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Stained Glass Ministry |
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Creating our own church art in memorial windows depicting the events of Scripture, we learn the artistic craft of making these beautiful windows. | | | 
The Martin Luther Window | The MARTIN LUTHER WINDOW reminds us that the church is one of WORD and SACREMENT. The significance of the word is depicted by Martin Luther in his classic pose with the Bible in his hand reminding us that the reformation was based on 'Scripture Alone', SOLA SCRIPTURA. Luther is standing on these 95 thesis which he posted on the castle-church door marking the birth of the reformation. Sacrement is represented by the chalice. The dove within the chalice signifies God's presence during Holy Communion.The Martin Luther Window is given in memory of Juanita Beal by Carol and Barbara Beale, dedicated to the glory of God this 29th day of November, 1987. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Barbara Beale, Jane Black, Gary Cline, Russ Fleming, Charles Mauney, Harrell Underwood |
| | The HOLY COMFORTER WINDOW represents, with Christ as it's center, how Christ and His Holy Spirit comes to those who need comfort. There are four figures recieving His comfort: The Lonely, upper right
Those Who Face Death, lower right
Those in Poverty and Starvation, lower left
Those in Conflict and War, upper left The Holy Comforter Window is given in memory of charter member Lillian Louis Horsley by her daughters Lillian Louis Corriher, Mary Alice Stowe and her grandchildren, dedicated to the glory of God this 21st day of December, 1986. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn and Russ Fleming | 
The Holy Comforter Window |
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The Advent Window | The ADVENT WINDOW depicts John the Baptizer saying to the people who have come to be baptized by him in the River Jordan, "I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to carry His sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and fire." Matthew 3:11The Advent Window is given in memory of James Harold Lineberger by by Alice Cason Lineberger, dedicated to the glory of God this 2nd Day of December, 1990. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Harrell Underwood, Mike Kowalewski, Cheryl Black, Gary Cline, Lois Shepherd |
| | The CHRISTMAS WINDOW depicts the poetic words from the first chapter of St. John: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things came into being through Him, and without Him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of all people. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. The word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His Glory, and the Glory as of a Father's only Son, full of Grace and Truth." John 1:1-5, 14The Christmas Window is given in memory of Pastor Eugene Franklin Helms by Charlotte Robinson Helms, dedicated to the glory of God this 23rd day of June, 1991. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Marilyn Meggs, Mike Kowalewski, Harrell Underwood, Gary Cline | 
The Christmas Window |
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The Epiphany Window | The EPIPHANY WINDOW shows Jesus calling His disciples and reminds us of our calling as His disciples. "I, therefore, a prisoner in the Lord beg you to lead a life worthy of the CALLING to which you have been CALLED, with all humility, and gentleness. With patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:1-3 "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are CALLED according to His purpose." Romans 8:28The Epiphany Window is given in memory of Lorene Watts Reed, James 'Papa' Watts, Lula Hope Watts, Lacy Watts Brown, Lucy Watts Brewer, Alva E. Watts, Walter S. Watts, and Marshall H. Watts, and in honor of Pearl Watts Wallace, Ruth Watts Sinclair, Sylvia Watts St. Clair, dedicated to the glory of God this 14th day of June, 1992. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Bill and Kathy Graves, Larry and Jean Watts, Harrell Underwood |
| | The LENTEN WINDOW depicts the line from the Apostles Creed, "He descended into Hell..." In the stark cadence of these words we confess that Christ destroyed the last enemy, death, and defeated Satan and evil in the victory of the cross. "Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared the same things, so that He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all thier lives were held in slavery by the fear of death." Hebrews 2:14-15The Lenten Window is given in honor of Joe and Anna Boyce Lineberger by the congregation of Holy Comforter for their unwavering faithfulness and contributions of service and support to their church, dedicated to the glory of God this 20th day of March, 1994. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Harrell Underwood | 
The Lenten Window |
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The Easter Window | The EASTER WINDOW shows the resurrected Jesus encountering "Cleopas and a companion on the road to Emmaus on that same day (Easter). Even though Jesus conversed with them for the remainder of the journey, the disciples did not recognize Him. Near the end of the day, Jesus accepted their invitation to eat, so He went to stay with them. When He was at the table with them, He took bread, blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight." Luke 24:13-35The Easter Window is given in gratitude to the lives of Charles and Louise Hoyle by the Hoyle family this 26th day of March, 1995. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Louise Hoyle, and John Taylor (representing all of the grandchildren) |
| | The PENTECOST WINDOW depicts the event as described in Acts 2 when divided tongues as of fire (flames) appeared among them and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit (dove). The figures in the bottom of the window represent every nation under Heaven, from the past to the present, who welcomed his (Peter's) message and were baptized.The Pentecost Window is given in memory of Charlie William Hamilton, early church council member, treasurer, and sexten by his wife and daughter Madeline and Elsie, and in honor of Madeline Jordan Hamilton, who led a group of senior women in making 600 quilts for church and community agencies by her daughter Elsie, dedicated to the glory of God this 21st day of April, 1996. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, and Gary Rogers | 
The Pentecost Window |
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The Noah Window | The symbols for Noah are the ark (the great flood), and God's bow (the rainbow). Genesis 7-9The Noah Window was given in memory of R. Joseph Reynolds, dedicated to the glory of God this 29th day of June, 1997. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Mark Yount |
| | The symbols for Abraham and Sarah are the star for the promised number of descendants, the knife and bundle of firewood for the command to sacrifice Isaac. Genesis 15 & 22The Abraham and Sarah window is given in memory of Harrell S. Underwood by his family, friends, and church family, dedicated to the glory of God this 26th day of April, 1998. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Mike Case, Charles Mauney, Mark Yount | 
The Abraham and Sarah Window |
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The Joseph Window | The symbols for Joseph are the coat of many colors, the chains of imprisonment, and the crown of authority over Egypt. Genesis 37:3, 39:20, and 41:41The Joseph Window is given in memory of William Peter (Bill) Hansen, by his friends and church family, dedicated to the glory of God this 9th day of March, 1997 Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Peter Hansen, Charles Mauney, Mark Yount |
| | The symbols of Moses are the burning bush and the ten commandments. Exodus 3 & 31:18The Moses Window is given in memory of William Peter (Bill) Hansen by the Hansen family, dedicated to the glory of God this 9th day of March, 1997. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney | 
The Moses Window |
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The Ruth Window | The Symbols for Ruth are the wheat, the sandals, and the city gate. Ruth 2, 4:1-13The Ruth Window is given in honor of Marcy T. Reid by the adult Sunday school class for their teacher of over 30 years, dedicated to the glory of God Rally Day, the 16th of August, 1998. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Mark Yount |
| | The symbols for David depict his rise from shepherd (staff) to king of Isreal (crown). I Samuel 16 The symbol of Solomon is a scroll, reflecting his wise judgement and administrative decisions. I Kings 4The David and Solomon Window is given in memory of Charles 'Buck' Poston by Virginia Poston and family, dedicated to the glory of God this 6th of February, 2000. Designed by: Stephen H. Hackney
Crafted by: Pastor Mike Varn, Charles Mauney, Mark Yount | 
The David and Solomon Window |
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