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The three windows (a reminder of the Three Persons of the Trinity) behind the altar are the focal point of the church. | |
The center picture shows a section of wooden cross with the sign placed by Pilate above Christ's head at His crucifixion. The scroll reads I.N.R.I., the four initial letters of the Latin words, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. | 
The left hand panel holds a picture of a chalice with the host rising above it, surrounded by rays of light, symbolizing the Real Presence with, in, and under the bread and wine. | 
The right hand panel shows a phoenix sitting above the flames. Though not a Biblical animal, it has for centuries been associated with rebirth. The mythical phoenix lives, dies, then rises from the ashes to live again. It is not only a reminder of Jesus' resurrection, but that because of it, all believers in Christ will someday rise from death to eternal life. |
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To the right of the chancel is a large window with three main images. The center image is the Anchor Cross, the left is the Latin Cross or Cross of Glory, and the right is a laurel or olive leaf, both hold a special meaning for the believer. | 
The Anchor Cross, a symbol of Jesus Christ, our sure and steadfast anchor. "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." (Heb. 6:19) | 
The Cross of Glory can symbolize that after Christ's death on the Cross, with the rising of the sun on the third day, He rose to glory! |
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This window is to the left of the Chancel. It has three main images: "Agnus Dei" or Lamb of God, the CHI RHO, and a triangle intertwined with a circle. | 
"Agnus Dei" John the Baptist says of Jesus, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" The cross on the flag represents Christ shedding His blood in death on the cross, the standing lamb announces that Christ is risen, triumphant over death! | 
The Triangle represents the Holy Trinity and the circle represents the eternal nature of God. |
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"He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but for the sins of the whole world" (I JN 2:2) | 
The Cross of Triumph/Victory/Conquest. It can signify the conquest of the earth by Christianity or symbolize Christ's sacrifice on the cross was for the whole world! | 
The vines and branches are symbolic of the communion between Jesus and His believers. John 15:5 says (Jesus speaking) "I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remain in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit." |
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John 8:12 "I am the Light of the World"
Matt. 5:16 "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." | 
The candle window can have two meanings: Jesus being the Light of the World and/or Christians letting their light shine in the world. | 
The oak leaf reminds us that as oak trees are known for their steadfastness and endurance, so too, is the strength of faith and virtue in aiding the Christian in adversity. We are also reminded that as a mighty tree grows from one small acorn, so can a small seed of belief grow and mature into a powerful and enduring faith. |
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Rev. 22:13 "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." | 
Here is an open book with the Greek symbols A and Q, standing for Alpha and Omega. This symbolizes Jesus Christ , the Son of God, who not only was there at the beginning and will be there at the end, but is for us as Christians our 'everything'. | |
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Exodus 31:18 "When the Lord finished speaking to Moses on Mt. Sinai, He gave him then two tablets of the testimony, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God." | 
Lutherans place the first three commandments on one side and the other seven on the other. The first three deal with our responsibility to God, and the other seven with our responsibilities to humankind. | |
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Matthew 28:30 "Lily of the Field" passage. | 
The rose can symbolize the Nativity, martyrdom, or divine love. It can remind us of God's great love for us! | |
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Matt. 3:16 "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him." | 
A dove alone would be a symbol of peace, but a descending dove with a nimbus around its head is clearly a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The nimbus signifies that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. | |
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Mark 14:23-24 "And He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them and they all drank of it. And He said unto them, this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many." | 
The chalice (or footed cup) holds the wine of the Last Supper. The Cross above it represents how Christ's atoning blood shed on the Cross is given to us through the wine during Holy Communion. | |
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I Peter 5:4 "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the Crown of Glory that will never fade away." | 
The crown can represent several things and is mentioned often. The New Testament refers to the Crown of Righteousness, the crown that will last forever and also the Crown of Life. The crown also reminds us of Jesus, our Lord and King! | |
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