Monday April 23, 2007 the world lost a great man of God. Norman Steeves was a member of The Glades Baptist Church where we pastored for 3 years. He had a passion for seeing lost souls come to Christ. That man would pray and knock on the doors of those in the neighbourhood and tell them about God and that they needed to come to church. At prayer meeting when people were praying for the sick, Norman was praying for the lost... it inspired and showed the power of prayer... The Bible says the prayers of a righteous man are powerful and effective... Norman's prayers worked. Period.Our first summer at the church there was a leak in the roof and Norman at 89 was up there with Greg Killam fixing it. Another time he was helping clean up some tree limbs from a tree in the front yard in the parsonage and a car came along and we saw him run to get out of the way... he was a living example of one who was a steward of all he had, including his own body.
One story I like the most is one night during Prayer Meeting Norman asked Geoff what it would take to grow the church. Geoff said "We need to update the church building and reach the community for Christ." Norman, who loved his church, said "Then lets do it!" In a day in age when older people are afraid of change Norman was out there changing the world for Christ. What a man of God.
The world lost a great man but I'll tell you what, he's at the Throne in heaven talking and walking with his Lord and Saviour and undoubtedly hearing these words "Well done good and faithful servant." Praise the Lord.
Thank you Lord, for Norman and the witness he showed to all he met. I pray we all learn from his example and be men and women for You. Amen
Our condolences go out to Jean and all the family at this time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Geoff and Debbie
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