Windows of
Sweetser U.M.C.

The stained glass windows of the Sweetser
Methodist Church were probably installed in 1915 when the church was moved to its present
site. They are no doubt, "Belgian High Fired Glass", because of true and bright
colors of the glass. The windows are in good shape in most cases except for the need
of releading and the dust and grime of years need to be cleaned away. Some have
broken and cracked glass. --- From "Sweetser Stained Glass Windows 1915-1972", a
report given by Chief Ted Sedruley, Hartford City, Indiana, provided by Eleanor Wright.
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view of the windows!

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North wall of the sanctuary |

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Northwest view of the sanctuary |

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This window is a much remembered scence
in the life of Jesus for he is pictured as the good shepherd. The clouds in the
background are most striking in color and formation. If a verse is chosen, it might
be taken from St. John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his
life for his sheep."
The window was a gift of Samuel and Julia Bechtel. Mr. Bechtel was
a trustee of the church in 1875.
This window is located on the north wall of the sanctuary. |

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This window shows Jesus following the
cruxifiction. In the background is a small angel and the scripture at the base of
the window was taken from St. John 11:25-26. "I am the resurrection and the
life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whomsoever
shall liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believist thou this?"
The window was a gift of William and Elizabeth Burge. Mr Burge was a
long time benefactor of the church and also made provision for a parsonage.
This window is located on the south wall of the sanctuary. |
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This window depicts hills, a waterfall, a
tree and lillies. The scripture at the base reads : "I will look to the hills from
whence cometh help."
The window was a gift of Ernest and Nettie Cary. Mr. Cary was a
trustee of the church in 1875.
This window is located on the south wall of the sanctuary. |

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This window is one of tranquility and
peace, pictured by the dove, clouds and the lillies of the field. The scripture at
the base comes from St. Matthew 6:28.
The window was a gift of Alfred and Catherine Stephens.
This window is located on the north wall of the sanctuary. |

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This window states "How beautiful to
be with God."
The window was donated by Frances E. Willard.
This window is located on the east wall of the sanctuary. |

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This window was donated by Thomas and
Nancy Prickett.
This window is located on the east wall of the sanctuary. |

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This window was donated by Leslie and Mary Mills.
This window is located on the northeast wall of the sancutary. |

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This window was donated by David P. and Elizabeth A. Draper.
This window is located on the west wall of the sanctuary behind the
altar. |

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This window was donated by Andrew J. and
Harriet White.
This window is located on the west wall of the sanctuary behind the
altar |
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