Hope and humility: Local leaders celebrate the heart of Christmas – SteinbachOnline.com [Video]

Steinbach Mayor Earl Funk opened the final City Council meeting of the year on December 17 with some reflections on Christmas in Steinbach.  He emphasized the community’s Mennonite heritage, emphasizing simplicity, humility, and service. Traditions include sharing meals rooted in Mennonite culture, charitable acts for those in need, and community events like church services, carols, and nativity scenes that bring the Christmas story to life.

Mayor Funk said that, for Steinbach, Christmas is a living tradition, celebrating love, faith, and hope as enduring gifts to share with others.

Watch his ‘Christmas Council’ opening here.

Other local politicians also offered their holiday greetings and thoughts on the season.

Jim Funk, Reeve of RM of Hanover

“Christmas, to me, is a lot more than gifts and visiting with family and friends. Although they are a crucial part of the season and important to me it is time to reflect on what God did for mankind and what He offers He offers us. A gift no …