Steeves' Summary #10: “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them” Christmas 2004

It is so easy to get weary during the Christmas season as an adult. Between parties, concerts, and the madness of shopping for the perfect gift for everyone, it can be exhausting.

After some coaxing from our children, we made gingerbread men today. We dropped by Bulk Barn to pick up a selection of small colourful candies to decorate the cookies. After supper, our whole family participated in the big event. The kids became extremely innovative. Julianne had a story for each of the characters she created. Evan commented with much enthusiasm, "This it the best day I've had this year!" Oh, to experience magic through the eyes of children!

It is a quiet reminder for us of how we are called to become like children.

And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3-4

At this time of year, we remember how Jesus came into this world as an infant, helpless, and dependent on others. We are so thankful that He came to lead us.

As we reflect on this year, we are grateful for many things. We have had the opportunity to share about Kenya and missions with over thirty churches and groups. It has become a ministry in Canada. Although our departure for Kenya has been delayed until August 2005, we are both still working and life continues as usual. Our family outings have changed from hiking and canoeing to skating and swimming, and there is a chance that we will adjust to winter!

Many blessings during this Christmas season,

Michael, Bernadine, Julianne and Evan

	Michael and Bernadine Steeves 113 Pauline St. Saint John, NB E2J 3K8 (506) 658-6081 steeves@kijabe.org www.kijabe.org
	Africa Inland Mission 1641 Victoria Park Ave. Scarborough, ON M1R 1P8 (877) 407-6077 (Toll Free) www.aimcanada.org
	Canadian Baptist Ministries 7185 Millcreek Dr. Mississauga, ON L5N 5R4 (905) 821-3533 www.cbmin.org