Kirby

A Message From Pastor Mike...

I feel like Mark Twain when he said that the rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated! I have had many calls and texts of concern – some thinking I had H1N1 flu to being on my death bed to being a big sissy (which, I assure you, is not true). So here is the deal. Tuesday night I got hit by the bug! Chills, fever – typical flu stuff. I went to bed and have been in the same room ever since. I am feeling somewhat better. The doctor told Terry, because a lot of people have H1N1 right now, to assume I have it and respond accordingly.

Several weeks ago I had discussions with several healthcare professionals in the church and we all agreed that an intelligent response would be necessary. So, starting Sunday every class that has students in it 18 years old or younger will have a “Purell Break.” The goal is to “Purell” our hands twice in any given teaching hour (both Sunday School and Children’s Church hours). Parents, it is your responsibility to let us know if your child has a reaction to Purell. Also, each room will have an ample supply of Clorox wipes. Surfaces and toys will be routinely wiped down. And as of right now: Tot Spot rooms are only open for use on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. No exceptions. Also, if your child has a cough or a running nose, stay home and take care of the family. We all need to enforce this as a lovingly hard rule.

For your part, take the extra time to make sure that you are over it. That is why I will not be at church Sunday. I neither want to give it to you or get it from you. Tommy will be speaking from Psalm 6. Educate yourself. Eat right. Get plenty of rest. Hydrate.

Rest assured we will do our part to make your house of worship a safe place for your family. We believe that it will be much safer than restaurants, malls, etc. The fact is that there is no 100% flu free zone.

I am fine. I am praying for you. Thank you for your prayers. I will see you Wednesday.

Pastor Mike