Our stained glass windows add to our worship experience
These magnificent windows help make
the Sanctuary one of the most beautiful in this area. Light filtering
through the colorful stained glass casts a mellow glow which lifts our
spirits and sets the tone for meditation and worship. The story of
Christ is told within the design of the windows.
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the windows.
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The story told
Beginning at the back left side and continuing clockwise around the
Sanctuary, the windows depict in chronological order important events in
the Life of Christ. The two center panels of each window show the main
subject, while the side panels portray related events.
Here's a brief description of the eight windows with related Bible
references.
(Note: L=left; C=center; R=right; BR=Bible References)
| Window Name |
Events |
|
Nativity |
L:
The angel appears to the shepherds
C:
Shepherds and wise men worshipping the Babe
R:
Three wise men bearing their gifts
BR:
Luke 2:4-14; Matthew 2:1-6
|
|
Childhood |
L:
Flight into Egypt - Joseph, Mary and Jesus led by angel
C:
Jesus at 12 years talking in the temple with scribes
R:
In Nazareth, Mary teaching Jesus with Joseph and angel in background
BR:
Matthew 2:14; Luke 2: 40-52
|
|
Beginning
of ministry |
L:
John the Baptist baptizing Jesus
C:
Jesus performs miracles; the blind, the sick, and the crippled
R:
Fishermen Peter and Andrew mending nets; Jesus calls "Follow
me"
BR:
Mark 1: 9-35
|
|
Height
of ministry |
L:
Jesus healing the leper
C:
The Sermon on the Mount
R:
Jesus and the Centurion
BR:
Matthew 5-7 and 8: 5-10
|
|
Human
friendship |
L:
Mary Magdalen anointing Jesus' feet
C:
Jesus feeding the five thousand
R:
Jesus in the house of Mary, Martha and Lazarus
BR:
Luke 7: 37 and 9: 12-18; John 12: 1-8
|
|
Parables |
L:
The Father greets the Prodigal Son
C:
Jesus blesses the little children
R:
The Good Samaritan
BR:
Luke 15: 11-24, 18:16, 10: 30-35
|
|
Betrayal
and trial |
L:
Soldiers with torches to take Jesus; Judas betrays Him with a kiss
C:
Jesus before Pilate with soldiers and officers
R:
Jesus stripped of His robes and wearing a crown of thorns
BR:
John 19: 1-6; Matthew 26: 47 - 27: 25; Luke 22: 47 - 23: 25
|
|
Resurrection |
L:
Women arrive at empty tomb
C:
The Resurrection; Jesus, angels and soldiers
R:
Peter and John in the garden of Joseph
BR:
Matthew 28: 1-7; Mark 16: 1-8; Luke 24: 1-11; John 20: 1-19
|
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