Trek  Family Challenge

Spiritual:

• Read “Deep in Our Heart” by Douglas D. Homles

  • https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/16holmes?lang=eng 

Action - Set personal and family goals to prepare for Trek

Physical:

Run/Walk/Bike 4 miles in at least ONE mile increments 

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Spiritual:

• Read or Listen to Saints Volume 2: No Unhallowed Hand - Part 1: Rise and Go (Chapters 1-10)

• Available in Gospel Library App  --- Restoration and Church History  --- Saints Volume 2

  • https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v2?lang=eng

Action - Discuss with your family ways that you can help build Zion within your community and make a plan?

Physical:

Run/Walk/Bike/Hike 4 miles in at least ONE mile increments 

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Spiritual: 

• Watch 17 Miracles with your family

• ***Review the “Trek West” page on churchofjesuschrist.org and study a few stories and locations of interest : https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/trek/the-trek-west?lang=eng

• Read Following Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith by M. Russell Ballard

Action - Discuss with your family and document within the memories family history app 1 family history miracles.  

Physical:

Run/Walk/Bike/Hike 8 miles in at least ONE mile increments. 

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Spiritual:

• Read or Listen to Saints Volume 2: No Unhallowed Hand - Part 2: By Sea and by Land (Chapters 11-23)

• Available in Gospel Library App  --- Restoration and Church History  --- Saints Volume 2

  • https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v2?lang=eng

• ***Read about the European converts and their trek across the Atlantic https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/trek/the-convert-immigrants?lang=eng 

Physical:

Run/Walk/Bike/Hike 8 miles in at least ONE mile increments 

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Spiritual: 

• Watch “The Mormon Battalion” story with your family (24 minutes)

• Read “Four Things to Know about the Journey of the Mormon Battalion”  

• Read Following the Pioneers by Dallin H. Oaks

Action - Discuss how the battalion had blessed America and future generations?

Physical: 

Run/Walk/Bike/Hike 8 miles in at least TWO mile increments 

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Spiritual: 

• Watch “The Year the Saints Were Driven Out of Missouri” with your family (5 minutes)

• ***1838 Mormon War in Missouri: How the State tried to eradicate the Mormons & drive them from Missouri

  • https://youtu.be/1ETBoSPShFo?si=3Qkrox8v_2Q-Hvuh

  • Objective historical summary  of the Mormon extermination order in MO. (14 minutes)

• Read The Trek Continues by M. Russel Ballard

  • https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-trek-continues?lang=eng

• Read “Live True to the Faith” by Elder William R. Walker

  • https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/live-true-to-the-faith?lang=eng

Action - What trials in your life have tested your faith?  Discuss with your parents and leaders how your faith is an anchor to your soul?

Physical:

Run/Walk/Bike/Hike 8 miles in at least TWO mile increments

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Spiritual: 

• Watch Ephraim’s Rescue with your family

• ***Explore the interactive map on churchofjesuschrist.org: https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/maps/historic-sites/wyoming/liverpool-to-salt-lake-city-emigration?lang=eng

• Read “Five things you might not know about the handcart rescue” 

• Review the rescue infographic 

• Read “More than a Hero” by Bishop W. Christopher Waddell

Action - Pray for opportunities to help someone in need and reach out to those placed in your path.  

Physical: 

Complete a 5 mile hike

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Spiritual:

• Watch Legacy with your family (52 minutes)

• Read Saints Volume 1 Part 3: Cast into the Deep April 1836-April 1839 (Chapters 25 - 36)

Action: Discuss why the saints left everything to Trek West? What would you sacrifice to establish Zion? What is Zion and the Gathering of Israel?

Physical:

Run/Walk/Bike/Hike 12 miles in at least TWO mile increments

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Spiritual: 

• Read/Watch President Nelson’s 2018 Worldwide Devotional for Youth. 

• Personal Sacrifice: The Pioneers had to leave a lot behind on the trail.  The cargo space in a hard cart was always tight.  What are you willing to sacrifice/let go as you prepare for trek?

  •  Give up/Sacrifice something you enjoy for ONE WEEK straight.  Some ideas…

    • Texting

    • Video Games

    • TV

    • Music

    • Social Media

    • Sugar

    • Fast food 

Physical:

The day has arrived! Congratulations! LETS DO THIS!

Spiritual: 

• Read Prayers of Faith  by Henry B. Eyring. 

Action - Record in your Journal 3 spiritual lessons that the Lord taught you through the Trek Experience. Share these experiences with your class, quorum, family, or a friend. 

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