Doin' God's Work -- Praying for our Leaders

How many were so ready for this election to be over with? Will you be satisfied with any of them? We should pray every day, not just during elections, for our leaders to do God's will and less of their own, as the Bible instructs us to do. May the politicians do what they believe is just for God's kingdom. Most importantly, remember that God is in control over all. Read His word and be prepared for the days to come.

Wednesday at 6, we congregated to pray for the survivors of Sandy and the recovery for those in her path. God spared us from the direct hit of the hurricane. It is time for us to come together and show that Christ's children love our neighbors. UMCOR took up a special collection Sunday for aid.

Samaritan's Christmas Shoe Box is collecting November 12th to 18th. They need to be delivered to Calvary Church by the 18th from 1-4 p.m. The David Petersen family is also accepting them for delivery.

Sunday, Pastor Janis was in the Worth County churches. Communion was served; a time to renew our strength. A special candlelight service was held to remember those in our congregation and community we have lost this past year. May God comfort the loved ones who are still suffering the loss; strengthen them and fill them with the hope to continue to do God's work. May the circle not be broken and reunite us in heaven.

A special thanks to all who volunteered and attended the Sheridan Annual Election Bean Dinner. You helped make it a success! Sunday, we will have a special prayer for our military on Veteran's Day. If you see a Veteran, thank him for the sacrifice they gave to God and our country. May God keep them safe!

Will you build your faith on the solid rock God has prepared for us? The only sinking sand is now at the bottom of the Atlantic, so let's get busy doing God's work! Join us as we prepare for 2013 and the mission work God has planned. Praise God in song for the wondrous things He has done and will lead us into the future, for His glory! There's so many blessings to praise God for as we prepare our hearts for Thanksgiving services this month. See you in church!