Faith in Every Footstep

Welby Utah Stake Pioneer Trek

July 14th- Family Gathering and Meeting

July 15-July 18

President Joseph F. Smith, who walked the pioneer trail to Utah as a nine-year-old boy, said in the April 1904 general conference, “I firmly believe [that] the divine approval, blessing and favor of Almighty God … has guided the destiny of His people from the organization of the Church until the present … and guided us in our footsteps and in our journeyings into the tops of these mountains.” Our pioneer ancestors sacrificed virtually all they had, including their lives in many cases, to follow a prophet of God to this chosen valley.

From our awesome youth who reported on their trek experience on Sunday, we learned:
-Family is important, whether they are a trek family, a ward family or a real family.
-The testimonies of our friends strengthen us.
-It is amazing that Heavenly Father trusted a 14 year old boy to restore the gospel.
-Priesthood blessings make is possible for us to overcome obstacles.
-Prayers are answered.  Answered prayers helped our ancestors cross the plains, even groups of pioneer women who didn't have men to help them on the journey.  Heavenly Father will answer our prayers, too, and be on our side.
-We can feel Heavenly Father with us on our journeys.
-When we move forward with what Heavenly Father has asked of us, our attitudes can change.
-Through all the trials and obstacles, pioneers had fun, laughed and even had time for practical jokes.
-When we open up and participate, things work out and we can even receive personal revelation.
-The world may see as "weird", but we can learn a lot from dressing up and studying pioneers.
-If you want people to bond, throw them in the sagebrush and dirt.
-Heavenly Father has a plan for us. He is mindful of us and His plan is always better.
-Even though most youth said they didn't want to go, nobody regretted going to trek.
-If we go into things with the right attitude and ask Heavenly Father for help, He will help us.