video fireside

Sunday July 24th 5pm at the Stake Center we will be having a fireside with a video from Trek.  Parents and youth are invited.  There will be a refreshments served after.

Photos are up!!

You can go to http://www.woodmanproductions.com/Trek2011/  to view photos.

Each ward in the stake have been assigned a time to go to the temple on Tues. June 28th.

9:00am

1st ward at Temple

10:00am

2

11:00am

5

12:00pm

3

1:00pm

6th ward at Temple

2:00pm

4th ward at Temple

6:00pm

Youth arrive at the stake center, check in, weigh their buckets (remember only 17 pounds), enjoy a pasta dinner, and watch the Legacy movie.  Your buckets will be placed into a trailer and packed tight so make sure you have everything you need. Remember to keep out 1 outfit to wear on Wed. when you leave from the Stake center at 7am.  Also remember that there will be no electronics allowed you can bring a camera, but not a phone.

nd ward at Templeth ward at Templerd ward at Temple

15% off White Elegance Coupon

This is a link to the White Elegance page on Value pages advertising.  You can print the 15% off coupon it is on page 4.  White Elegance carries all pioneer gear and clothing for boys and girls.  THIS EXPIRES MAY 7, 2011

Couch to Trek Training

Does everyone remember the couch to trek training? Here is just a reminder of what you should be doing...


May 2nd, 2011 (Week 18)


Monday-Time Test: Walk 3 miles in 45 minutes.


Wednesday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.


Friday-Time Test: Walk 3 miles in 45 minutes








May 9th, 2011 (Week 19)


Monday-walk 4 miles


Wednesday-walk a hill for 30 min





May 16th, 2011 (Week 20)


Monday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes (make 1 mile up hill).


Tuesday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.


Thursday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes (make 1 mile up hill).


Friday-Jog 2 miles


Keep up the great work!

Mens straw hat at White Elegance $12.99  Mens suspenders $8.99 Walmart also carries suspenders they may be cheaper.

Buckets Pillows

The 5th Ward has been having sewing nights before YW's.  They have finished their dresses and pillows for the top of their buckets.  These can double as pillows.  They found circle pillows at wallmart and then made a slip cover with an elastic lip that will stay on the buckets. 

Kierstyn from the 3rd ward

This trek is going to be hard, I can promise you that. But it will TOTALLY be worth it. The leaders aren't setting out to make us miserable, they're trying to provide the best spiritual experience possible for us to feel connected with each other and connected with the saints that made the seemingly impossible journey across the plains to come to Utah. The theme for trek says "In His strength I can do all things." In the Book of Mormon at this time, Ammon is praising the Lord. He says, "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to myself I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in His strength I can do all things..." ALL things. Ammon says he can do ALL things, not just some. The Lord has infinite power and mercy. He WILL help you when you need it, if you will only ask with real intent, having faith that you will receive what you have asked for. His love for you, for each one of us, is without measure. He only wants you to succeed and return to live with Him again. This reminds me of the poem Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson:
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
  Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
  In each scene I noticed there were two sets of footprints,
    Sometimes there were two sets of footprints.
     Other times there were one set of footprints.
       This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life,
        when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,
           I could see only one set of footprints.
               So I said to the Lord,  "You promised me Lord,
             that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.
          But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
       there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
     Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?
  The Lord replied, " The times when you have seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you."
I know that Christ suffered for our sins so we could be saved and live with Him again. I know He lives, I know He loves us, and I KNOW that in HIS strength, I can do ALL things, and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
    

A Message from Nicole Romero {5th Ward}

"Yea I know that I am nothing: as to my strength I am weak, but I God I can do all things" the mortal man can do nothing on his own without the help out our Heavenly Father. He will strengthen and guide us if we just take the time to prepare and to ask. The same applies to our Trek. We are very privileged to have an experience like this. It will not be easy, that I can guarantee. This reminds me of a scriptures in D&C that say," DOUBT NOT, FEAR NOT".  If we prepare and do what it asked of us, like the exercising and walking, or whatever it is our stake presidency asks of us, we will have the strength, both physically and mentally to endure this trip. This trip will affect our outlook on everything - on our personal and spiritual lives. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me. He knows what is best for me, I cannot lean on my own understanding. In him, we can do all things"

A Message from Daniel Fernandez {2nd Ward}

"Trek is going to be a wonderful experience!  I am excited to go and experience what the pioneers went through.  I am also excited because going on trek is going to strengthen my testimony.  It will strengthen my testimony on prayer, scripture study, service, family and most importantly, my love for my Savior."

Mark Your Calander!

May 1, 2011 at 5pm

Youth Devotional

Jenny Phillips
{More details to come as it gets closer...}

A Message from Alexis Chamberlain {2nd Ward}

I know that going to trek can bring you closer to Heavenly Father and your Stake.  Spending time away from worldly things leaning and doing what the pioneers did will be such an amazing experience and I know you will remember it for a very long time and love it.  We will be having so much fun and be spiritually uplifted also.  Our Stake has planned such a great trek for us you won't want to miss out!  The time for us to do it is now and the more people we have, the more fun it will be!  I am very excited and I hope you, too, share my excitement and join us on our pioneer trek!!  :)

A Message from Amanda Waldron {6th Ward}

"I am so honored to help plan such a big and exciting experience.  I cannot wait to join the youth in my Stake in an experience that will bring us closer together and strengthen our testimonies!  GO TREK!!

"Couch to Trek!"

We are happy to present the "Trek Physical Training Program."  Brother Mulford from the Stake YM Presidency was assigned to put together a "Couch to Trek"  fitness program.   He worked together with a fitness professional to create a plan that could help most anyone prepare for Trek, no matter what their current physical abilities.  It is mapped it out to start January 3rd and end mid May.   We are so excited to have it completed and know that it may be a great tool in the life of our young men and young women.


Trek Training

January 3rd, 2011 (Week 1)
            Monday-walk ½ mile
            Wednesday-walk ½ mile

January 10th, 2011 (Week 2)
            Monday- Walk stairs or step ups for 5 minutes, 10 walking lunges and 5 squats
            Wednesday-Walk ½ mile

January 17th, 2011 (Week 3)
            Monday-Walk ½ mile, 10-15 standing still lunges and 7 squats
            Wednesday-walk ¾ mile

January 24th, 2011 (Week 4)
            Monday-Time Test:  Walk a ½ mile as fast as you can.
            Wednesday-stairs or step ups for 7 min.

January 31st, 2011 (Week 5)
            Monday - Lunges- as many as you can in 1 min, rest for 2 min.  Do this 3 times.
            Calf raises-do 2 sets of 15
            Squat-do 3 sets of 10
            Push-ups-do as many as you can in 1 min
            Wednesday-walk ¾ mile
            Friday-walk up hill for 10 min.

February 7th, 2011 (Week 6)
            Monday-Walk 1 mile
            Wednesday-stairs or step ups for 10 min
            Friday-Jog ½ mile

February 14th, 2011 (Week 7)
Monday-walk for ½ mile as fast as you can.  Walking lunges for 3 min.
            Wednesday-walk 1 ½ miles

February 21st, 2011 (Week 8)
            Monday-Time test Walk 2 miles as fast as you can (shoot for 30 minutes).
            Wednesday-walk up hill for 15 min
            Friday-walk 1 ½ miles

February 28th, 2011 (Week 9)
Monday-do 15 pushups, 20 lunges of any kind, 15 squats and 3 min. of calf raises
Wednesday-walk 2 ½ miles
Friday-stairs for 10 min. or jump rope for 7 min.

March 7th, 2011 (Week 10)
            Monday-time test walk 3 miles as fast as you can (try to walk 15 min. miles)
Wednesday-walk up hill for 5 min and 1 ½ miles on flat –finish both within 25 min.
Friday-walk 3 miles

March 14th, 2011 (Week 11)
            Monday-walk 3 miles
            Wednesday-walk 3 miles
            Friday-walk up hill for 20 min


March 21st, 2011 (Week 12)
            Tuesday- Time Test: Walk 1 mile in 15 minutes.
            Friday-Time Test: Walk as fast as you can for 3 miles (shoot for 45 minutes).

March 28th, 2011 (Week 13)
            Tuesday-walk for 3 ½ miles
            Thursday-lunge for 1 min, rest for 2 then repeat.  Do this 5 times
            Pushups for 1 min, rest for 2 repeat.  Do this 5 times
            Calf raises for 1 min, rest for 2.  Do this 3 times
            Saturday-Jog 1 mile (shoot for 10 minutes)

April 4th, 2011 (Week 14)
            Monday-Stairs for 10 minutes, jog 1 ½ miles (shoot for 17 minutes).
Wednesday-aerobic of choice for 45 min.
Friday-walk a hill for 25 min.

April 11th, 2011 (Week 15)
            Monday-walk 3 ½ miles
            Wednesday-walk for 3 ½ miles, 1 mile should be up hill

April 18th, 2011 (Week 16)
            Monday-Time Test: Walk 2 miles in 30 minutes.
            Wednesday-Walk 2 ½ miles
            Friday-Time Test:  Walk 3 miles in 45 minutes.

April 25th, 2011 (Week 17)
            Monday-walk 3 miles
            Wednesday-stairs for 15 minutes, jog 1 mile (shoot for 10 minutes).
            Friday-walk 4 miles

May 2nd, 2011 (Week 18)
            Monday-Time Test: Walk 3 miles in 45 minutes.
            Wednesday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.
            Friday-Time Test: Walk 3 miles in 45 minutes


May 9th, 2011 (Week 19)
            Monday-walk 4 miles
            Wednesday-walk a hill for 30 min

May 16th, 2011 (Week 20)
            Monday-Time Test:  Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes (make 1 mile up hill).
            Tuesday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.
            Thursday-Time Test: Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes (make 1 mile up hill).
            Friday-Jog 2 miles

A Message from Kierstyn Miller {3rd Ward}

"The theme for trek this year is "In His Strength I Can Do All Things". To me, this means that I can do anything with Jesus by my side.  If I have faith, He'll be with me always, to lift me up from my fallen state.  He'll always love me, and He is in my midst, constantly helping me become like Him.  Although I cannot see Him, I don't need to.  He's in my heart, and that is all I'll ever need.  I know He's there, and I know He loves me.  He suffered for my sins and died so I can live again.  He loves me, and He loves everyone unconditionally.  And He always will, no matter what."

Stake Youth Committee...

Just a reminder of our meeting tomorrow morning (Sun., 12/19) at 8:00 am at the Stake Center. Please bring your paper (a paragraph or thought) sharing your feelings about becoming closer to the Savior and how Trek can strengthen your relationship with the Savior, etc. See you there!

Trek Kickoff Video

4th Ward

The 4th Ward went to This is the Place Monument for their mutual!! 

Personal Trek Preparation

{study}

1.    Memorize two hymns:  “Come, Come Ye Saints” pg. 30, “How Firm a Foundation” pg. 85

2.   Memorize the following scriptures:  Alma 26:12 (Theme Scripture), Isaiah 41:10; 2 Nephi 31:20

Your favorite scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants

3.   Read the following scriptures and write down your thoughts and impressions in your personal journal.

Doctine and Covenants Sections:  1, 121, 122, 123, 136, 138, 59:1-4 and 61:36-39

4.   Study Patriarchal Blessing

{active participation}

5.   Visit the temple at least three times.

6.   Participate in the Exercise Program.  Target is: 4 miles in 1 hour, 3-4 times a week.

7.   Write your testimony in your personal journal.

8.   Research the first member of your family to join the church.  This will be your families “personal pioneer”.  Get to know their conversion story, so you can be able to share it with those in your Trek Family!

Clothing Descriptions

Young Women’s Clothing

Dresses and skirts:  Pioneer dresses should be worn just above your ankle to avoid tripping and tangling with walking.  You should be able to safely climb stairs without using your hands to lift the hem.

Skirt should be full enough to allow active movement and a long stride, gathered into a waist band or with elastic at the waist.  Skirt could have a ruffle at the hem or be plain at the hem.

Blouses:   They should be long-sleeved to protect from the sun, of cotton fabric.  Fabric patterns should be conservative color, print, check or stripes.  Sleeves can be narrow, or full with cuffs.  The neckline could be just to the neck or have a high collar.  Cotton is recommended because synthetic material like polyester is hot and uncomfortable.  Be aware that shirts made from too lightweight of cotton fabric can allow sunburn through it. 

Dresses and Blouses should be loose enough to breathe and allow free movement at shoulders and waist.  Tight clothing will be very uncomfortable, is likely to rip at shoulders and may cause chafing or a rash.  All clothing patterns should be conservative and try to reflect authentic pioneer style (ie. Please, no bright or eccentric styles.)  A complete pioneer style dress is appropriate, as well.

Bloomers:  The Stake Young Women’s presidency is providing a pattern that will be given to each Ward Young Women’s President.  Bloomers must be worn.  They will provide protection against bites and ticks and are mandatory for every woman and young woman participating in the trek.

Bonnets:  Women wore bonnets whenever they were outside.  Bonnets should be made of solid or print cotton, with a stiffened wide brim in front and a back ruffle to protect the neck and tie under the chin. 

Shoes:  These do not need to be in a “period” or old fashioned style.  Comfort and supportive walking or running shoes are recommended.  Be sure to break in shoes at least 3 months before trek.

Aprons:  Are not mandatory but are useful to protect your dress/skirt and can have a wonderfully useful pocket, or two pockets.  Large, deep pockets are highly recommended.  The aprons should be gathered at the waist into a band, with ties at the back.  A square above the waist could be added, if desired, with pins to hold the top corners.    Aprons should be 6-12 inches shorter than the skirt. 

* Each ward young woman president will be given a copy of the dress, bonnet and bloomer pattern to duplicate for the young women in her ward.

Young Men’s Clothing

Shirt:  A loose shirt, with long sleeves and a collar.  Shirts with plaid or striped fabric are great. Cotton fabric is recommended.

Pants:  Should be somewhat loose (cotton), in a tan, brown, black, gray or beige.  Consider using an old Dockers-style slack.  Note: No Denim will be allowed.

Hats:  Many styles are authentic, including round-topped felt brimmed hats, wide straw hats and cowboy hats.  Straw hats with wide brims for sun protection are recommended, with a cord to keep from blowing off in the wind.  Note: No baseball caps will be allowed on trek.

Shoes: These do not need to be in a “period” or old fashioned style.  Comfort and supportive shoes are most important.  Walking or running shoes are recommended.  Be sure to break in shoes at least 3 months before trek.

Optional

Vests & Ties: Usually worn on Sunday or for social occasions.  Ties were small and made from black silky fabric; tied in front with a square knot.  If desired, old suit vests could be found at thrift stores and faux suede fabric is available at fabric stores to make a vest.  A bandana tied at the neck is also appropriate.

Suspenders:  Ideally crossed in the back and buttoned on the front of the pants waistband.  Wide black or brown ribbon could be sewn to the pants to look like suspenders, even with buttons, if desired.

Commercial patterns with pioneer clothing styles:

Simplicity: www.simplicity.com

3723 View “A”: Women’s Dress and bonnet

5023: Men’s Shirt and pants

5035: Men’s shirt and pants

Butterick: www.butterick.com

B4486: Men’s shirt with “crisscross” lacing

McCalls: www.mccallpattern.com

M4862: Men’s or women’s “Poet” shirt

M4548: Women’s Apron, dress, bonnet, skirt

M9423: Women’s Dress, bonnet, apron

M4090: Women’s Skirt