Hey everyone!
We had a colder week here in OKC. Just about everyone in the district has a cold or a cough but we keep on smiling! It's starting to get warm though, so we are all looking forward to spring!
Monday was a really busy day. We got done with our regular P-Day activities quickly so that we could get going on exchanges (it's basically a companion swap for a day for learning from one another). I went on exchanges with Elder Gillies and we had a lot of fun, unfortunately he was sick, so we weren't able to get out and work like we had wanted to.
Tuesday Elder Hart and I taught the scripture study class we have in the evening. It was about missionary work (I know, such a shocker of a topic choice) and how we can use the class to invite others who might be willing to learn more about the church. After the study class we went to correlation meeting where we meet with our Ward Mission Leader, Brother Schmalbeck. He's a pretty interesting 3/4 german guy who loves guns, knives, and self defense. Needless to say, we get along just fine! (see picture of man holding spear)
On Wednesday we had a winter storm blow in. We promptly froze our butts off as we were helping our Bishop's brother move into the ward. About 3/4 of the way done the moving truck broke down and we spent about 2 hours trying to jump it The battery needed a complete replacement in the end, and since it was an old International truck, the service mechanics that came had to climb under the truck and take off two panels to get to the battery itself. Not fun in 15 degree weather.
Thursday we had a heck of a time trying people but no one wanted to answer their door that day, so we talked to a lot of people. We met a guy who was changing his brake pads on his car that was a Presbyterian. He accepted a Book of Mormon and said that he would read it. He said he wasn't interested in the discussions but if he reads it and catches the spirit of it I think he will be giving us a call.
Friday we had a great appointment with Jasmine! We showed her the Restoration DVD and the knowledge stuck. She is reading the Book of Mormon and she is getting into it. It's pretty awesome to watch her grow in the gospel.
On Saturday morning we cleaned the church building. We were able to meet with the Torres family, who are recent converts who have struggled to stick to the church. They need fellowship, so we went over with their home teachers and taught a lesson with them. They came to church, which was wonderful!
Sunday we did a power hour with the Davick family after dinner, and they asked me if I knew a Fred Holbrook who was a stake president in Montana and a Clayton who was his son. I explained to them that I was Clayton's son, and I guess it proves that it's still "a small world". Sister Davick whipped out some yearbooks and showed me some pictures of my Dad, which were pretty awesome. It's amazing how you can go nearly anywhere in the world and meet someone that knows close family members.
But yeah, it's been a pretty awesome week. I definitely feel closer to my savior as I continue to serve him. A mission is what you make of it, and I feel that I am doing my best, but I know that I can still improve. Jesus really is the Christ, the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and we are led today by prophets and apostles. I love my experience out here!
Thanks for all of your support,
Elder Holbrook
Small world!! Someone in OKC went to high school with Clayton!
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