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The
Stained Glass in the Sanctuary
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God,
The Son
Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, stands invitingly over the main
entrance to the narthex (South window). He stands victoriously
over the globe of the Earth. Symbols of his birth, Joseph,
Mary, the flight to Egypt, through the crucifixion and resurrection,
tell the story of his life and triumph.
"Savior,
Like a Shepherd Lead us, Much We Need Thy Tender Care." |
God,
The Father
The White Bluff Road (East) window depicts God, the Father,
as Creator and Guide of Israel. The creation of the universe,
the flood, the twelve tribes, Abraham and Isaac, Moses and
the burning bush, Isaiah and the tongs from the altar tell
the story of God preparing his people for the coming of the
Messiah.
"This
is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears, all nature
sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres." |
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God,
The Holy Spirit
The west window depicts the Holy Spirit, descending in the
form of a dove, empowering the Apostles of old. Symbols of
the early church leaders, Peter and Paul, are complemented
with the shields of the four Gospel writers. Crosses represent
the twelve Apostles and there is even a Methodist circuit
rider (lower left) near the contemporary church building.
"Spirit
of Faith Come Down, Reveal The Things of God." |
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