Monday, 30 June 2014

Packing List

The Stake is supplying: Book of Mormon, Marking Pencil & Pen (Youth only)
Everything except your sleeping gear should fit in a duffle bag/day backpack
- You will be transporting this on a travois, so keep it light!

ITEMS YOU WILL CARRY WITH YOU THROUGH THE WILDERNESS
                      
  CLOTHING

  •  2 Nephite Costumes – (will be worn at all times - adults and youth) must be roomy enough to put a coat on underneath – Make sure you can wear just your costume modestly if it is hot.
  • Pants (should be worn underneath costume on the first day for the journey in the wilderness)
  • Shorts, shirts to wear underneath costume (Church Standards)
  • Satchel to carry a Book of Mormon, Liahona book & water bottle (Must carry with you - throughout Quest)
  • PJ's & underwear
  • Two pairs of shoes - one set "broken in" for hiking through the wilderness
  •  Five pair of socks
  • Swim gear & towel - swim wear must be covered (Church standards - NO two-piece or speedos!)
  • Rain Gear & Fleece Jacket
  • Head covering - You will be given a bandana at the beginning of Quest –

No ball caps allowed

                   

 OTHER SUPPLIES

  • Personal hygiene supplies (soap, sanitary supplies including 1 roll of toilet paper, toothbrush/paste, comb, sunscreen & insect repellant!!)
  • Small First Aid kit
  • Mess Kit in net bag for drying or Plate, Bowl, Mug, Fork, Knife & spoon in a net bag for drying
  • Towel
  • Cookies (one package/bucket of cookies per Family)these cookies will be asked for at kick off and used for a re-enactment later. they are not for consumption as snacks



No Knives, hatchets, ammunition, fireworks, face cards, walkie-talkies, radios,
Discman, I Pods, MP3 players, electronic toys, or anything else electronic!

*There are no safekeeping facilities - cameras, musical instruments &  expensive items are discouraged   Quest will be recorded on video and pictures that will be made available for everyone after quest

ITEMS TRANSPORTED TO YOUR CAMPING SITE

  •  Sleeping bag, & pillow air mattress/foamy - placed in an orange garbage bag Clearly marked with name and ward

Optional: small stool or very light folding chair to sit on during Quest

Wards are responsible for the tents and other sleeping and camp arrangements.
                             
Directions to Moroni’s Quest

You will need two sets of directions to get all your people to where they need to be Quest morning. Do not worry, we will have people and signs in place to give you directions if you get lost or have questions.

The youth, tribeleaders, actors and other support people who will be traveling through the wilderness with the youth follow these directions;
From Valleyview;
South on highway 43 toward Edmonton 4 miles
East on secondary highway 665 nine miles to Range road 211
South on rge rd 211 two miles to township road 690
West to kick off location.

GPS coordinates to find maps on Google  54.936688, -117.104029 


All other leaders, support people, camping gear etc please follow these directions;
From Valleyview;

South on highway 43 four miles
East on secondary highway 665 six miles to Little Smoky Road
South on Little Smoky road 2 miles
East 1 ½ miles into camp site

GPS coordinates for google maps    54.936392, -117.121110



Monday, 12 May 2014

Calling for All Registration Forms!

We need the registration forms to be handed in ASAP, and they can be given to President Hatch. Registration forms must be filled out for participating youth, adults, tribe leaders, actors, and anyone else who will be participating in the Quest.

Crest Information

Brief Summary of Crest Information


  • If you choose to represent the Saviour please be respectful in His depiction (Ex. no cartooned images)
  • Needs to follow the theme of "Arise and come forth unto me" (3 Nephi 11:14)
  • A slogan or motto MAY be added but is not mandatory. Should also relate to 3 Nephi 11:14
  • Please send submissions to the following email address: bjmo98@gmail.com

Music

As many of you probably know the youth will be singing the song "Come unto Christ" during the Saturday session of Stake Conference on May 31st. Practice makes perfect, or so they say, so posted below is a link to the music for everyone to use. Please practice on your own, in your individual units, and there will be an opportunity for everyone to practice together at the Super Saturday on the afternoon of May 31st.

https://www.lds.org/youth/video/come-unto-christ-2014-theme-song?lang=eng


Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Welcome to the Quest Information Page

Hello and Welcome Quest leaders and participants!

This is the official blog page for the Grande Prairie LDS Stake Quest 2014. On this site you will find ongoing posts with relevant forms and information pertaining to the upcoming Quest taking place from August 1-4.

Questions? Post in the comments and we will try and get you pointed in the right direction.