“Habits of the Heart” preached on March 9, 2014

A little more than a month ago, I thought my health was good except for my backache and extra weight.  Then, one day I seemed to have the flu with all those wonderful viral symptoms. I called the doctor after 24 hours of strange pains in my chest and back.  Then, I drove to the ER after delivering the bulletin material to Edna May. Quite convinced my problem was acid reflex, GERD or the flu, I was in shock when the cardiologist said, “Deb, You are having a heart attack. We are transporting you to Strong Memorial where they will place a stent in the blocked artery. You are going to be alright.” The circumflex artery was 100 percent blocked.  Shocked by the news and grateful for excellent and immediate care were my immediate responses.

Afterward, my private personality pulled away into a solitary space so my heart could heal.  Caring friends, neighbors and family called on me and lifted my spirit.  Doctors, nurses, and cardiac rehab nurses have taught me habits for a healthy heart.  I have learned a few things about the heart and body. (more…)

Please remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour and change the batteries in your smoke detectors before going to sleep tonight.  Daylight Savings Time begins tomorrow morning, March 9, 2014 at 2:00 AM.

Call for the Annual Meeting
of the Presbytery of Geneva
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
to be held at First Presbyterian Church of Bath
6 East Morris Street, Bath, NY 14810
(607) 776-6464
The Rev. Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Host Pastor

The Annual Meeting of the Presbytery of Geneva will be called to order on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Bath. Registration for the meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Please note that the meeting is scheduled to run through lunch until 2:00 p.m.

The SERRV Shop has reopened again and we have many gifts to choose for spring, Easter and Mother’s Day coming soon. Every Saturday 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and Sundays after both services are perfect opportunities to purchase those gifts. Volunteers are also available during the weekdays by calling the church office. (more…)

Getting Comfortable with Prayer is a six week Lenten study which meets Friday evenings, March 7th – April 11, from 6-8 pm at the church in the Fellowship Hall. A soup dinner will be provided from 6-7 pm and the study will take place from 7-8 pm. (more…)

The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will again be hosting the Lenten Breakfast Series.  The breakfasts begin at 6:45 and end promptly at 7:30 for those that must leave for work.  A free will offering that goes to One Great Hour of Sharing is received.

The theme is the Seven Last Words of Christ and the schedule is: (more…)

On March 9, the Sunday School classes will make pretzels to share with the congregation after Worship.  Pretzels were used during Lent as treats since they were made without any of the rich ingredients that were forbidden during Lent.