Stained Glass Windows Tour: The New Testament Windows
[complete window up top? Then individual sections at the left with a blurb to the right?]
In the transept on the right side of the church (on the north, or “liturgical south” side of the church) This compound window features scenes from the New Testament, and faces the opposite transept window that features scenes from the Old Testament. The New Testament window starts symbols from the Biblical Revelation to John. Below, two-panel windows depict The Baptism of Jesus, Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the Crucifixion, and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The bottom panels show the Last Supper. See below for detail on each scene. Note that the resurrection is depicted in the Resurrection Window (above the organ). (top to bottom, left to right): The tracery at the top depicts symbols from the Revelation to John, the final book of the Bible. A. Descending Dove: symbolizing the Holy Spirit “And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him” (Matthew 3:16, also Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32). The Descending Dove window signifies God the Holy Spirit. Given by the following: Don and Myra Loeber in thanksgiving for their many blessings, especially those we don’t perceive to be blessings; and by Billy and Diane Harrison in thanksgiving for their grandson Jack Armstrong Fitzmaurice B. Agnus Dei: The Lamb lying on the book of Seven Seals Jesus is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29), the Passover lamb sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7), and the lamb before the throne (Revelation 5:6). The Lamb here signifies Jesus, God the Son. Angus Dei is latin for “lamb of God.” In Revelation 6:1, the lamb opens the seven seals of the scroll. Given by the following: By Jane F. Bunn with love and thanksgiving for Carson, Sawyer, Austin and Quinn; By Lori & Jason Dell with love and thanksgiving for Ally, Dixie, Libby, Nicki & Logan Moore; By Cheryl & David Rundle with love and thanksgiving for Anna Joy, Elizabeth and Peter. [*double check with Kitty my interpretation of this plaque] C. Cross and Alpha & Omega The Greek letters Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. God says “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end” Revelation 22:13. Here, they are superimposed with the cross. Given by Jim and Nancy Moore in loving memory of Muriel Moore and Jim Cannon D. Chi-Rho & World The first two letters of the word “Christ” in Greek are the Chi and the Rho (resembling a latin “X” and “P”). Together, they make a common symbol for Jesus used in the early church. Here, the Chi Rho is placed before an image of the earth surrounded in clouds. Given to the Glory of God and in memory of KM “Doc” & Helen Green, Dr. WT & Dr. Mary Jane Brannon, and in thanksgiving for the family of John & Cordelia B. Green. E. The Angel with the scroll, “And I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire” (Revelation 10:1). Given by the following: By Tom and Elizabeth Whitfield in loving memory of Joseph Ransom Clisby and Jimmie Nell Clisby, and in thanksgiving and love for Breneman, Alexander and Jonathan Whitefield; By Elizabeth, Pat, Alison and Chase Belcher (parents) and Ruth and Robert Mitchell (grandparents) in loving memory of Adam Robert Belcher, beloved son, brother and grandson; To the Glory of God by Bill and Ann Joyner, in thanksgiving for the ministry and friendship of the Reverend Louis Edward Tonsmeire, Sr., the first Rector of St. Peter & St. Paul. F. The Tree of Life “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations” (Revelation 22:1-2). Given by Dan and Barbara Smith in thanksgiving for their many blessings, especially their children, Lee, Sara, Luke, & Charlotte. At the bottom of the tracery (the top section): G - J: Symbols of the Four Evangelists: Revelation 4:6b-8 “…Around the throne, and on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with a face like a human face, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle. And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and inside. Day and night without ceasing they sing, “Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” ” These creatures are traditionally placed before an open book to signify the Four Evangelists: the writers of the four accounts of the Gospel: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. G. The Winged Man: Matthew Given by general contributors and Ben and Karen Thrower in memory of their son, Sam. H. The Winged Lion: Mark Given by Rob & Lori Fleshman I. The Winged Calf: Luke Given by Rob & Lori Fleshman J. The Eagle: John Given by Jim & Caroline Woodruff (middle panels, left to right): K. The Baptism of Jesus “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased” ” (Mark 1:9-11). Given by Rob & Lori Fleshman L. The Triumphal Entry of Jesus to Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) “And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!” And he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple” (Mark 11:7b-11a). Given in loving memory of Anita Malvea Swanson M. The Crucifixion of Jesus “And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments” (Luke 23:33-34). Mary, his mother, and another woman are at his feet (Matthew 27:56, Mark 15:40, John 19:25) ??? various Marys at a distance in Matt, Mark & Luke, or… John has them close (not sure how many women John implies, but it seems more than two… Given by Rob & Lori Fleshman N. The Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:1-4). In the foreground, Peter preaches to the crowd (Acts 2:14-36), with Mary next to him. ??anything else we can say about figures & faces in the crowd?? Given by Rob & Lori Fleshman (Lower panels): O. The Last Supper The four lower panels feature Jesus’ Last Supper, as mentioned in Matt. 26:17-29, Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-23 and John 13:21-30. The imagery, which depicts the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest, has been executed in a Renaissance manner, echoing Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper,” located in Milan, Italy. [Who’s there in what order?? If it follows daVinci, Wikipedia says: Bartholomew, James (son of Alphaeus) and Andrew, all surprised; Judas Iscariot, Peter, and John; Jesus, Thomas, James the greater, Phillip; Matthew, Jude Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot. Anything more we can say about the art? The guy on the end has a bag (which would make him Judas, right?).] First panel: given to the Glory of God by Marilynn & Kurt Mueller and family in loving memory of their kind and precious mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lillian Anderson Hood. Second panel: given by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew: Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Third panel: given in memory of Betty Lee Gladding by Alfred E. Gladding, Charles Gladding, Terry Gladding, and Donna David. Fourth panel: given in appreciation for the love, support and service of Alfred E. Gladding by Tom and Donna David, Charles and Pam Gladding, and Terry Gladding; |