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Hi I'm Russel
I was born and raised in Alaska. I love the outdoors. I'm a Mormon.
About Me
I was born and raised in Alaska. I was home-schooled until my senior year in high school. I love to hike, hunt, camp, snowboard, paintball, and pretty much anything outdoorsy. I received my Eagle Scout award when I was 15 and I loved the scouting program. I am currently serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Texas Houston East Mission. I will be serving until January of 2018.
Why I am a Mormon
I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. My parents raised me in the church and have taught me the doctrine since I was a little kid. I can see the joy and the protection that the gospel offers me. I know that Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers because of the comfort I receive when praying. I have a testimony that the Book of Moron is another testament of Jesus Christ and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and that he translated the Book of Mormon through the power and authority of God. I also know that we have a living Prophet today and that he has the power and authority to receive revelation to guide the church in these latter days.
How I live my faith
I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since I was born. I go to church every Sunday and participate in the meetings. I have taught several sundayschool classes and have helped plan many activities for the youth in our congregation. When there is a community service project I always try to help out and plan to continue doing so.