THE PASTOR'S MUSINGS

Flu Precautions

Over the past few months, we've drowned in news reports about this flu season.  The good news is that the H1N1 flu doesn't appear to be as bad as first feared.  It doesn't look like we'll have a repeat of the influenza epidemic that struck the world after the First World War.  In addition, our medical system today is far superior to 1918.  That said, we should still be concerned about passing germs, even at church events.  This is especially true, with this flu, for those who are very young and who have other medical conditions. Simple things like coughing into your sleeve instead of into your hands will help make us all healthier.  When you cough into your hand, and then shake someone else's hand, you pass along all sorts of germs!  Also, frequently washing our hands and using hand sanitizer when washing is unavailable will cut down germ transmission from person to person.  Hand sanitizer is available at both entrances to the sanctuary.  We all like to shake hands, but during this difficult season when it appears there will be two strains of flu going around, personal touch including the shaking of hands should be avoided .  The danger is that we're contagious even before we begin to feel ill.  Another tip, those in our first service should take their bulletins home instead of recycling by leaving the used bulletins for the second service.  Germs can live for a short while on paper.   Finally, if you do have the flu, remember that our first service is broadcast over the radio on WBCH.  Listen in (or if you are out of the area, read up on the sermon and the bulletin from our website or call the office and we'll send you a copy of the sermon and bulletin).  Let's do our part to keep everyone healthy.

 

Check out Pastof Jeff's Blog site or web log to see his sermons and convers with others on the site

http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com

 

Copies of the pastor's sermons are normally available before service. Copies are placed on a table in the foyers to the front and back of the church.

In addition, those who would desire a copy afterwards may call the church office and one will be mailed to you.