ABOUT US - Picture Gallery
Mt. Ararat Panel – The first panel (left) is Mt. Ararat and recounts the story of the flood. The dove and the olive branch are familiar to everyone, as is the rainbow. The account in Genesis 8, reminds us that they are powerful symbols of the saving power of God. Just as Noah and his family were saved from the waters of the flood, so we are saved by the waters of Baptism. The baptismal font is located on this side of the chancel so its watery images can associate with that story. Mt. Sinai Panel – The next panel depicts Mt. Sinai and its significance for God’s people. The tablets of the Law remind us of the covenant of God, promising unconditional love for those who observe the commandments. The burning bush recalls the story of Moses and his call by God. Faithful to that covenant, God would use Moses to deliver the people of Israel from bondage. Also included on the panel is the sanctuary lamp, not only as it contains fire, but also because this is the Old Testament custom that reminded people of the eternal presence of God. “...that a lamp be set up to burn continually...in the tent of the meeting.” (Exodus 27:20) Christ Centerpiece and Halo Window – At the center between the panels, representing the Old and New Testaments, is a figure of the Christ, hand raised in blessing and surrounded by halo or aura which is formed by the stained glass window. The carving and the glass combine to form an image of the transfiguration. It was on Mt. Hermon that He was transformed before several of His disciples and “...His face shone like the sun.” (Matthew 17:2) Mt. Calvary Panel and Processional Cross – To the right of the Christ figure is the Mount Calvary panel. For all Christians, the meaning and importance of what happened there is primary to our religion. The Resurrection Panel – The final panel (right) is not a mountain, but a valley. Then the carving shows the tomb with the stone rolled away to remind us that our Lord who died on Calvary, arose three days later, thereby conquering death on our behalf. This then becomes a symbol of hope that all who die in the Lord share His resurrection.
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