Stake Theme and Goals


Theme

"Embark In The Service Of God" is our 2015 Pioneer Trek theme. As our Stake prepares for a temple to be built in our midst, let us remember and learn from our pioneer ancestors. They did everything possible (even push handcarts 1,300 miles) to have a temple in their midst. They were spiritually and physically prepared to live more celestial lives here on earth. We encourage you to set the temple as your ultimate goal and work miracles to live a more celestial life every day.
President Thomas S. Monson said,
“As we touch the temple and love the temple, our lives will reflect our faith. As we go to the holy house, as we remember the covenants we make therein, we will be able to bear every trial and overcome each temptation.”
President Ezra Taft Benson gave his thoughts on what we can do to be ready to work miracles: Get Ready to Work Miracles

Trek Goals/Vision

Help our youth develop greater love for, and faith in the Savior, by remembering Him, working miracles in their own life and others, and sacrificing personal desires, in order to follow Him.
They will do this by:
  • Realizing that, with the help of Heavenly Father, and through the atonement of Jesus Christ, they can stand strong and do hard things, like the pioneers did.
  • Learning to selflessly serve, love and respect each other, and to lift and strengthen those in need.
  • Increasing personal testimony by seeking after, recognizing and following divine revelation.
  • Recognizing that the difficulties endured by the pioneers were possible because of their faith in the Savior and his gospel.
  • Developing more gratitude for the sacrifice made by faithful pioneers and gratitude for the atoning sacrifice of the Savior.
  • Finding one of their own ancestors names to take to the temple through their efforts in family history work.
  • Developing an obedient heart and recognizing that blessings come through obedience to the Lord and His servants.
  • Gaining strength to meet current challenges by drawing on lessons taught by our ancestor’s experiences and the legacy of the handcart pioneers.