July 1st is celebrated as Canada’s birthday. We are an important part of the family of nations and therefore we should seek a responsible world view rather than a narrow nationalism. Canadians should seek to be witnesses to Christ in Canada and the world, and to continue working to influence those in government to act from Christian principles and attitudes as we strive for justice and peace throughout the world so that all God’s people may share in the goods of this earth. God’s kingdom will come only when all people are ready to let Christ’s teaching guide and rule their lives and actions.