Wishing you God’s blessing as we celebrate the 

                            birth of JESUS, who came and wants so much to be our 

                               Saviour, Lord and Coming King!

           

Recently, I read this quote: ‘Examine your heart, and, labyrinthine as it is, it will deceive you. Examine your treasure, and it will tell you the truth about your heart.’  Our treasures very much reveal what’s most important to us and that ‘treasure’ is often most easily detected within our calendars and cheque books.  The way we spend our time and money casts votes for what we value most.  That’s a reality check for me and sometimes a wake up call.  

    2015 for the Kirks was a year of recognizing afresh God’s provision:

• A family trip to Puerto Vallarta began the year.  Travelling with an age range of toddler to 90 year old was interesting and so fun.
• Mom fell in March breaking her hip. Without a SaskHealth card we navigated the route of traveller’s insurance forms and medical bills.  We realized again how easy it is to take for granted the provision of health care and the blessing it is.  
• Camp season began for LBC with our largest pre-camp staff ever.  God stories, connections and growth were experienced in the lives of campers and staff.  As the season ended, we felt tired, blessed and thankful for all who made it possible!
• Mom received her permanent resident status and with it SaskHealth and Home Care.  Yeah!!!!! We’re thankful that process took 1.5 yrs instead of the usual 3 yrs.
•  Insurance money arrived that covered most of mom’s medical bills.
• A new grandson came into our family: Sullivan, a little brother to Simpson and Vincent.
• The renter moved from our Nipawin house and we plan to wait a few months to rent it again… that gives opportunity this fall/winter season to hang out in Nipawin a bit more and reconnect with our former church family there and enjoy sharing family time with the younger Kirks:)
• Luseland Bible Camp introduced a new pool project.  It’s bigger than anything we’ve planned or imagined and we’re reminded that we serve a big God; who often touches hearts and is so able.  So, thankful we are for opportunities to serve the one true God and reflect His love to a world so in need.  We’re also thankful for you and the friendship we share… it is a gift to us!  Merry Christmas!   Ed and Marilyn