Our Sunday Worship begins at 11:00 am

Sunday School for youth and children begins with the worship service.

The church office is (usually) open Monday through Thursday 9-2.

Dear Saints and Friends of the First Presbyterian Church of Medina, In last month’s newsletter, I shared with you about my (then) upcoming knee surgery. As I write this, I am three weeks on the “other side” of that surgery which took place April 4th.

The surgery went well. My recovery has also been progressing well. However, I still have several weeks to go before I wilI be able to resume full-time ministry activities.

My mind says I should be able to just get back into the swing of things right now, but my body tells me that I’m not ready yet. It’s amazing how the pace of healing seems so different when you’re experiencing it personally, as opposed to observing it occur in someone else. I am reminded of the (tongue-in-cheek) prayer: “God grant me patience – and I want it now!”

God has been good to me during this time of surgery and convalescence, despite my impatience. I claim the promise that God has made which we find in Isaiah: “Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint,” (Isaiah 40:31, NRSV). God is actively bringing that promise to fruition in my life.

And you, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have been good to me, also. I have been so encouraged and strengthened by your prayers, your cards, your words of support and encouragement. Knowing that many of you have had similar experiences like I am now having, I have been able to see by your example how you have renewed your strength, and that in turn, has also inspired and encouraged me. I thank you all.

May God add His blessing to all you do for Christ and for those whom He loves. Yours in Christ’s love and service,

Rev. Ron Sumption

PW is sponsoring a collection to benefit the women’s shelter near Albion.

PathStone Domestic Violence Services Ongoing Shelter Wishlist

585-589-8733 1-866-314-SAFE

• Hair brushes/ combs • Shampoo/conditioner (NO SAMPLES PLEASE) • Hair Spray • Hair grease • Toothpaste • Deodorant • Lotion • Razors • Tampons/pads/liners • New underwear (all sizes) • Towels/washcloths (new or gently used) • Q-tips • Diapers (all sizes) • Baby wipes • Baby shampoo/wash/lotion

• Pull Ups • Tylenol • Baby Tylenol • Dish detergent • Toilet paper • Paper towels • Garbage bags (all sizes) • Laundry detergent • Fabric softener/dryer sheets • Notebooks/pens • Pocket calendars • Gum/mints/candy • Body soaps & washes • Twin bed sheets (new or gently used) • Bleach/cleaning supplies

MAY

9 Session Meeting, 6:30pm

11 PW meeting

14 Mother’s Day

17 Deacons’ meeting, 5:30pm

21 Articles for the Visitor due

28 Men’s Breakfast, 8:00am

JUNE

4 Pentecost, Holy Communion

8 PW meeting

13 Session meeting

18 Father’s Day

21 Deacons’ meeting

25 Men’s Breakfast Baccalaureate Sunday

Les and Alfreda Morse 5/20/66

Roland and Sue Phillips 6/9/78

Bill and Sandy Tompkins 6/11/60

Sarah and Garret White 6/13/15

Lynn and Claudette Creasey 6/17/67

Randy and Cindy Hurt 6/19/99

Tom and Liz Webster 6/25/16

Al and Virginia Kropf 6/26/87

Todd and Deb Roberts 6/30/84

In nursing homes: Orren Roberts, Mildred Baker at North Wing. Donna Riemer at Willows. Pete Amos at Applegate.

Our military and their families. On-going concerns: Eva Allison cancer, Peg

Pearce, Ginny Messore cancer, Alice Martin, Jason Anderson cancer- David Anderson’s nephew, Karen Curtin, Ron Holbrook, Kenny Johnson, Ida Cook, Dawn Goering Pat Rizzo’s sister, and Jimmy Ambrose.

Pat Wechter 5/1

Maggie Roberts 5/9

Sylas Jones 5/10

Sarah Martin 5/11

Lynn Creasey 5/12

Jan Rook 5/16

Katy Allison 5/20

Gabe Bruning 5/22

Andrew Meier 5/26

Lynne Ambrose 5/27

Nicki Fredericks 5/29

Patrick Roberts 6/1

Mable Bruning 6/1

Jenna Bruning 6/3

Alissa Dunham 6/6

Anne Albone 6/8

David Anderson 6/15

Jan Williams 6/15

Virginia Kropf 6/16

Joan Roberts 6/20

Debi Gay 6/21

Sue Squires 6/27

Peg Pearce 6/27

Todd Roberts 6/29

PALM SUNDAY BLESSINGS

Many thanks to Donna Johnson, Tina

Oosterling and Dave Schwert who ar-

rived early to prepare the palm branches

for distribution. And thanks also to the

Sarah Martin and Alissa Dunham for

folding the extra branches into crosses

for us to take home or to deliver to

those unable to attend the service.

DEACONS DO. . .

. . . a fabulous job of making each holiday

celebration special! Easter Sunday they served break-

fast before the worship service, offering a variety of

homemade egg casseroles, sweet rolls, juice and cof-

fee/tea. The dining tables were decorated with brightly

colored napkins, Easter grass, eggs and candy for a

festive touch.

Upstairs in the sanctuary,

deacons used spring flowers to decorate

the chancel. The flowers were donated

by members of the congregation in mem-

ory or in honor of loved ones.

See this page in vibrant color on our

website: firstpresbyterianmedina.org

Treasurer’s report April

The pledge offering: $7,305 Capital Campaign: $350

OGHS: $1,630 Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you! For Coffee Hours

(April)

Cindy Hurt, Trudi Schwert, Pat Hermann, the Deacons, Nicki Fredericks,

Donna Johnson, Peg Pearce and Pat Wechter

Greeters/Ushers

May (Grushers???)

7 Pat Rizzo, Sandy Thaine

14 Nicki Fredericks, Rog Rogers

21 Dave and Trudi Schwert

28 Contact Chris to see your name here!

June

4 Peg Pearce, Lynne Williams

18 Orren and Joan Roberts

25 Pam and Greg Canham

11 Pat Wechter, Ginny Roberts

The Presbyterian church was the last stop on the Cross

Walk through Medina. After the cross was set in place,

Lynne Ambrose read the final message, a black swag was

placed on the

cross, and a

Roman

Centurion knelt

in prayer.

On Easter Sunday

Lynne put a white

swag in place

signifying that

HE IS RISEN!

GOOD FRIDAY

CROSS WALK

First Presbyterian Church 522 Main St, PO Box 213

Medina NY 14103 Phone & FAX: (585)798-1264

Email: first.presbyterian@yahoo.com

The Visitor is now available online at firstpresbyterianmedina.org. Let us know if you want to go paperless!