Are we serving? 2/23/15

Hey Family and Friends,

It's been a crazy transfer week here in Oklahoma! I have moved over to the OKC 3rd ward and I have a new companion, Elder Hart!

Right now we're teaching some solid people!
Jasmine is a 10 year old who has been surrounded by the church her entire life. Her Grandparents are members and she had expressed to us that she wanted to be baptized. Tonight we have a lesson with her, so we are definitely excited to see her progress!
Ricky is in his 50's, he's an accountant and he has an office down in Lawton. His religious background is Catholicism, and he wanted to know more about our beliefs. We taught him the Plan of Salvation and it went great! He invited us back over so we will see him again soon!
Saul is a young father of 3 kids. He's a really well read guy about the Bible. He is an honest seeker of truth, but he is trying his best to wrap his head around the Book of Mormon. I believe that if he feels the spirit and will not cast it out, he will be a strong member of the Church.

I'm still learning this area, but I have recognized that it has wonderful potential. The ward here is nice, and we have some pretty interesting people here. I look forward to work with the members here!

My new address is: 8128 W Britton Rd #9, Oklahoma City, OK 73132
We will be moving around the 24th next month to a new apartment complex, so I will have to give you the new address when the time comes.

I have learned a lot of important lessons this last week. As we go about our daily activities, are we aware enough of the service opportunities that are before us? Just as the Good Samaritan, we too must be willing to change our plans and honor our baptismal covenants to 'mourn with those that mourn, stand with those that stand in need of comfort'. As we devote ourselves to a life of unselfish love, duty and service, we will become who God wants us to be. I bear testimony that as we are serving others we are serving God himself.

I love my mission! It has been such a great experience so far! I hope to continue to do my best for the Lord so that I can grow as much as I can. I know that Jesus Christ is my savior, that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the restored Church of Jesus Christ that existed in the meridian of time. As we improve our testimonies of the Book of Mormon, our testimonies of these great eternal truths will grow.

Thanks for all of your support,

Elder Holbrook