Eastmark Stake Trek 2025

TRAIL OF FAITH AWARD

Eastmark Stake Trek 2025

The Trail of Faith award is designed to help you prepare both physically and spiritually for Trek. It is designed for you to complete before your feet ever hit the dusty trek trail. This is a Trail of Faith for you in your lives right now.

To earn this award, we invite you to complete 3 goals from each of the categories listed as you prepare for our Pioneer Trek. We encourage you to seek guidance from your Father in Heaven as you complete these goals. As you faithfully prepare for Trek you will be strengthened as you "Look Unto Christ" and His peace will bless your life. You will be a blessing and strength in the lives of others.

Download the Trail of Faith pamphlet here

Completion: Put a check next to the activities you complete as you prepare for trek. When you have completed at least 12 activities (at least three in each area), have your parent or leader sign the printable form. Bring the completed form with you and turn it when you check in the first morning of trek.

“Let us never forget the faith of our fathers and the selfless sacrifice of our mothers, those pioneering Saints who set such an inspiring example of obedience. Let us remember them as we strive to be valiant servants in our work.”

-Joseph B. Wirthlin

Spiritual

  • Read “The Living Christ” Pick a Christlike Attribute displayed by pioneers (i.e., charity, endurance, humility, etc.). Set goals and make plans to develop it prior to trek. Track your progress in your journal or share with a family member
  • Learn more about the Sacrament prayers found in D&C 20:77, 79. Discover, Plan, and Act of how you can make the Sacrament the most important part of your week.
  • Read 3 General Conference talks on the temple. Discuss with a parent or leader your thoughts and questions.
  • Participate in baptisms for the dead with your family or class/quorum.
  • Prepare a Family Home Evening or Sunday class/quorum lesson on Patriarchal Blessings. If you have not received yours, begin making plans to do so. If you have yours, ready and ponder it every day for 2 weeks.
  • Read the Book of Mormon every day before Trek. Keep a scripture journal of the spiritual impressions you receive.

Social

  • For 2 weeks, make a special effort to strengthen your relationship with a friend or family member. Reflect on what you learned in your journal.
  • Volunteer at a hospital, assisted living community, or food pantry, etc. Check JustServe.org for ideas in your area.
  • Invite a less-active class/quorum member to a church activity or service opportunity.
  • Discover, plan, and act on how you can improve your thoughts and communication with your family and friends. For example, avoid gossiping, offer encouragement, actively listen, speak and act kindly, etc.
  • Learn how to apologize and admit you were in the wrong. Pray for humility. Reflect and record your thoughts and experiences.
  • Observe someone in your daily life who has been left out or marginalized. Go out of your way to show kindness and compassion to them. Share your experiences with your family or class/quorum.
  • Spend at least 3 hours giving service outside your family. Record your feelings about the experience in your journal

Physical

  • Go on a 4-mile hike wearing your Trek footwear.
  • Review D&C 89. Develop and implement a regular fitness and/or healthy food plan for at least 4 weeks.
  • Study and discover ways to better manage your stress. Plan and act on your impressions for 2 weeks.
  • Plan and execute a Family Home Evening or class/quorum activity involving exercise, such as yoga, dance instruction, sports, etc.
  • Learn to cook a healthy meal with or for your family or class/quorum.
  • Discover and develop a new outdoor interest. Share this interest

Intellectual

  • Spend 3 hours Indexing records at: www.familysearch.org/indexing.
  • Collect stories and learn about your ancestors who have demonstrated faith and sacrifice. Share with your family.
  • Learn about, create, and tend a garden. Take time to reflect on the beauty and creations of God.
  • Record your personal history in 500 words or more.
  • Research an early church pioneer and take their name with you on Trek, reflecting on their faith on the trail.
  • Read a book about the early pioneers, such as The Saints volumes, Fire of the Covenant, etc.
  • Read "For the Strength of Youth". Choose an area you would like to work to strengthen.
  • Record “living histories” of an older family member or person in your ward by videotaping them as you interview them about their lives.