Lakewood Stake 2008 Nauvoo Youth Excursion
Who Unto Nauvoo
Agreement to Uphold the Standards of a Latter-Say Saint Youth
Theme: “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works” Mosiah 5:15
The Goals for this Nauvoo Youth Excursion are to:
Youth – seek out your kindred dead, gain an appreciation for the Temple and reverently perform baptisms for
your descendants and others who are waiting to enter into God’s kingdom
Take advantage of opportunities to understand and appreciate the history of the areas we will visit and be
grateful for the sacrifices made during the early Nauvoo period
Find opportunities to feel and share the Spirit as you visit each site
Make new friends throughout the Lakewood Stake, encourage one another and establish lasting friendships
Experience the joy of service and maintain a positive and cheerful attitude
Study the Doctrine and Covenants (pertaining to our Church History) in a personal way
Strengthen your Testimony and share it with others who are receptive
Have fun, follow the rules and be safe
Youth need to be aware and agree to the following policies:
1. Adhere to all church standards – 100%
2. “A Merry Heart Maketh a Cheerful Countenance” Proverbs 15:13 - Be courteous, respectful and good examples
to each other, to all adult leaders and to strangers
3. Follow Dress Standards as described in the What To Bring List
4. All electronic equipment will be left at home (see What To Bring List)
5. No youth is allowed to drive any vehicle during this entire trip
6. Respect all property while; on the bus, in motels, in restaurants, at church sites, etc.
7. “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good” Ephesians 4:29 (no
profanity, cursing or vulgarity)
8. Sleep in your assigned room – no changes after we leave Lakewood
10. Participate in morning and evening family prayers
11. Each evening review, with your family leader, the next day’s schedule – Get up on time and don’t be late – the
buses will not wait. They have a tight schedule to adhere to.
12. “If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report, we seek after these things.” 13th Article of Faith
i. No romance or kissing on this trip
ii. Be a few minutes early
iii. No Whining
iv. Bring only games that you’d be comfortable playing with your Stake presidency and only
reading material that you could share with them…
v. Promote and support positive behaviors
13. Stay with your assigned family group and on your assigned bus – no changes after we leave Lakewood
14. Use the buddy system – never take off by yourself; inform an adult leader when you leave, where you’re going
and when you return
15. Everyone in your assigned rooms by 10:00 pm and lights out no later then 11:00 pm
16. We will have strict policies for bus departures each day – it is essential to be on time!
We have a great love for you Youth in our Lakewood Stake. We expect you to follow these policies and guidelines as
described above. This agreement is to ensure that we are all good representatives of the Church and to give you the
opportunity to learn and to grow during this wonderful Nauvoo Excursion.
Signed ______________________________ Signed _______________________________
Youth Parent/Guardian
Date _______________________________ Date _________________________________
“Our beloved young men and women, we have great confidence in you. You are choice spirits who have come forth in
this day when the responsibilities and opportunities, as well as the temptations, are the greatest… Your Heavenly Father
wants your life to be joyful and to lead you back into His presence. The decisions you make now will determine much of
what will follow during your life and throughout eternity. We promise that as you keep these standards and live by the
truths in the scriptures, you will be able to do your life’s work with greater wisdom and skill and bear trials with greater
courage. You will have the help of the Holy Ghost. You will feel good about yourself and will be a positive influence in
the lives of others. You will be worthy to go to the temple to receive holy ordinances. These blessings and many more
can be yours.” The First Presidency – from the “Strength of Youth” booklet