Pentecost Sunday – May 31

Remember to wear red for our celebration of Pentecost this coming Sunday.

Our worship will be centered around praying for the coming and work of the Holy Spirit, in our lives, in our church, in our community, in our world.

And after service we will have our annual Pentecost Picnic. We’ll enjoy the beauty of our church grounds and memorial garden.  Hamburgers and hot dogs, and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a side dish to share.  We’ll have some games after lunch.  Feel free to bring your favorite game to  share.

Coming up:  On Sunday, June 7, Mark and Nancy will be out of town.  John Russel-Curry will be our preacher for the day and will administer the Lord’s Supper as usual on the first Sunday of the month.

H1N1 — Swine Flu Information

Since knowledge conquers fear, here is some information on Swine Influenza from the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov/swineflu. If you want more, please go online. (I have posted printouts in the Social Hall.)

• Swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease, caused by the influenza A (H1N1) virus. It is not known how easily it spreads between people.
• Symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue; sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
• Spread of disease: thought to be by coughing or sneezing; droplets land on an object, then a person touches that object with the virus, then touches his or her own mouth or nose or eyes. (Swine influenza is not spread by eating pork).
• Duration of contagious period: from one day prior to symptoms through seven or more days after becoming ill.
• Prevention: first and most importantly-wash your hands- using soap and warm water, scrub for the time it takes to sing the “ABC” song—alcohol hand sanitizer is OK too; take good care of yourself, get enough sleep; be active; manage stress; drink plenty of fluids; eat nutritious foods; DO NOT TOUCH contaminated surfaces; avoid close contact with anybody who is sick. Keep your hands away from your face. Those who are sick: STAY HOME.
• Treatments: antiviral medications obtained with a physician’s prescription: pills, inhalers, liquid, best if started within two days of onset of symptoms.

There is no current vaccine to prevent swine flu. We pray for a quick resolution to this potential pandemic. In the meantime, please do take very good care of yourself.

Click here to go to my article in the May Good News.