First Story Windows

Beginning with the Northeast corner of the chapel, these windows adorn the wall's of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church's chapel area.

 

     The lily, a frequent symbol of the Virgin Mary, has been bestowed with the fullness of the Divine Grace, represented by rays of light.  Presented by Mr. and Mrs. William Hinsey, in Memory of Rosanna Ramage McMullen and William Alonzo McMullen.

 

     Symbolized by the star of David and the shepherd's crooks.  Presented by Mrs. J. A. Matheny in Memory of Franklin Fisher, M.D.

 

     The child Jesus in the temple is symbolized by two turtle doves prescribed by the Law of Moses as the offering of the poor for the presentation of a child.  Presented by Colonel and Mrs. Robert J. Knight, in Memory of Robert Jackson Knight, Mary Makemie Knight, George Preston Wooddell and Elizabeth Munro Wooddell.

 

     This is symbolized by the pyramids and by the broken idol which represent the stay of Jesus with Mary and Joseph in the pagan world. In Memory of Deceased Elders and Deacons.

     Symbolized by the carpenter tools, this window illustrates the hidden years of Jesus' youth and young manhood in Nazareth.  Presented by Mr. Albert P. Rogers and Mr. Wilson N. Rogers, in Memory of the Pierce and Rogers Families.

 

     Portrays Jesus among the doctors and teachers in the Temple and is a representation of this one recorded event in the period of his youth.  In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Jeffords.

 

     Symbolized by the Dove, the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit, and by the purifying waters of baptism which are suggested by the waves.  Presented by Mr. and Mrs. R. M.      Thompson, Jr., in Memory of Kathleen D. Thompson and Todd C. Thompson. 

 

     The lily in this window is used to represent the purity of Christ overcoming the power of Satan.  Satan is represented as standing on a high mountain and showing all the kingdoms of the world.  Presented by the Tweed McMullen Family.

 

     The enlistment of men in Jesus' service is symbolized by the fishing boat with the Apostles and the net with all varieties of fish.  Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hisgen, in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hisgen, Sr., and Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Nance.

 

     Jesus' triumph on earth is portrayed in the radiance at the top of the symbol, which suggests the Father.  The Greek initials XP represent the glorified Christ, who is surrounded by the stone tablets representing Moses, and Elijah is suggested by the flaming chariot, with a cloud obscuring this glorious experience from the world below.  Presented by Mrs. S. S. Coachman, in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Charles Candler, Sr.

 

     Symbolized by the bread and wine, and recognizing the Maundy Thursday institution of Holy Communion.  Presented by the Faulds Family.

 

     Gethsemane and the Crucifixion: these are symbolized by the Cross of Christ rising out of the cup of suffering and agony mentioned in the garden.  Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Doeringer, in Memory of John Gray Kennedy.

 

     This mighty miracle is symbolized by the butterfly which through the centuries has been one of the frequent representaions of the the resurrection of Christ.  Presented by Mrs. Robert D. Green, in Memory of Robert Dickinson Green.

 

     Represented by the footprints of the ascended Christ left on the mountain top.  In Memory of Miss Blanche W. Allen.

 

     Represented by the descending Dove, the symbol of the Holy Spirit, and by the tongues of fire, distributed over the disciples.  Presented by Mrs. J. H. Legge, in Memory of J. Howard Folwell.

 

 

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