Laguna Niguel Stake 2021 Youth Conference Trek
ALL IS WELL
Dear Parents,
We are looking forward to being with your daughters and sons during our
upcoming Stake Youth Conference Trek. This pioneer Trek is designed to
provide an authentic pioneer experience and place the youth in situations
where they learn through experience to appreciate what they have, who
they are, and who they can become. They will learn about pioneers who,
at great cost, paved the way for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to thrive in our
country, and throughout the world.
Our youth will come to better understand their role in our prophet, President
Nelson’s charge to help “gather Israel on both sides of the veil.” We will also be
emphasizing the importance of the family, along with many other eternally
significant principles.
Our goal goes beyond the experience that we know they will receive while on
Trek, but extends to the changes that can occur after they return. We hope
that their experiences will strengthen their testimonies, soften their hearts,
and give them a renewed perspective.
Our goal is for each of the youth in our Stake to spiritually prepare for Trek
by considering a challenge they are having in their life, or a question they
are struggling with and are seeking an answer to. We want them to have
this time to pray and reflect as they seek to find answers through Hearing Him.
As families, you may want to take some time prior to Trek to study the lives
of the Saints, as well as your own ancestors. As President Hinckley has said,
“It is good to look to the past to gain appreciation for the present and
perspective for the future.” We are also strongly encouraging your youth to
invite their friends to participate in Trek. Please help them prayerfully
consider who they could invite. Our Stake’s full-time missionaries will
also be encouraging them with this.
We love your youth and are aware that they, like the pioneers, have had
to overcome many challenges this past year. But, despite the trials and
disappointments, All IS Well, and WILL be well, as they put their trust in
God and turn to the Savior.
With love,
The Laguna Niguel Stake Young Women & Young Men Presidencies
TREK INFORMATION
WHO MAY ATTEND: Youth ages 14-18 or going into 9th grade in the Fall.
We encourage youth to invite non-member friends. Church member friends
or family from outside our stake may not attend.
COST: This opportunity is being paid for by the stake, so there is no cost to
you other than what you may need to purchase as necessary supplies for
the trip such as sleeping bags, hats, etc. (see packing list)
DATES: Local Fireside Sunday, July 11th, then depart to Riley’s Farm
Monday, July 12th and return Wednesday, July 14th
TRANSPORTATION: Youth need their own transportation to the Fireside
on Sunday July 11th, but busses will be provided to and from Riley’s Farm
on Monday, July 12th
FOOD: Provided by Stake
DUE MAY 16TH- Signed Permission Form, Photo Release, & Parent Letter:
We ask that one parents of each youth attending Trek write a letter
expressing their love for their child, testimony of the restored gospel
and the sacrifices made by early church members. Please enclose your
letter in an envelope and address it to your son or daughter. All permission
forms and letters must be turned in to your ward YW President or Bishop
by Sunday, May 16th along with the permission slip and photo release.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ossola (949-285-7851),
Ron Hoopes (949-510-4900), or Jennifer Stewart (949-204-4936)
