The Anchorage Alaska mission covers a large mass of land, including the entire state of Alaska (in white) and also the Canadian province of Yukon Territory, directly to the east.
I love this beautiful photo of the Anchorage Temple. It's exciting to know that Mat will have the opportunity to go to this temple.
*Steve Squires, Dad: Paris France 1976-1978 *Ryan Squires, Brother: Perth Australia 2006-2008 *Tyler Kukahiko, Brother-in-law: Leeds, England 2000-2002 *David Borden, Grandpa: Mexico 1958-1961 *David and Jill Borden, Grandparents: Accra Ghana (3 missions) *Norman and Dorene Squires, Grandparents: BYU Jerusalem Center (2 missions) *Steve Borden, Uncle: Brisbane Australia 1987-1989 *Mark Borden, Uncle: Tonga 1989-1991 *Brad Borden, Uncle: Korea 1990-1992 *Mike Borden, Uncle: Wisconsin 1994-1996 *Mike Winans, Uncle: Valencia Venezuela 1994-1996 *Brett Rustand, Uncle: Valencia Venezuela 1994-1996
A Few Fun Family Facts About the Anchorage Alaska Mission
Mat's great-uncle, Bruce Dredge from Soda, Springs, Idaho, served a full time mission to Alaska.
Elder Hugh Pinnock was a member of the quorum of the Seventy. Elder Pinnock served as an area authority and his area included the Anchorage Alaska Mission. Hugh Pinnock was a first cousin to Mat's Grandma Borden.
