Chancel Window: The window above the altar is the focal point of all the windows. It shows the figure of Christ with the Word. Christ Jesus is the Word. Without Christ there can be no salvation. That is the central message of all Lutheran preaching and teaching. The Word of God is the Means of Grace leading sinners to repentance and to the saving knowledge of Christ. Above the figure of Christ we find the symbols of the four Evangelists . Matthew is symbolized by a man, for in his Gospel we find emphasized the human nature of Christ. Mark is pictured as a lion, for in his Gospel the victorious power of Christ is stressed. Luke is represented in the form of an ox, for in his Gospel he gives a complete description of the sacrificial death of our Lord. The symbol of John is the eagle, for in his Gospel we find repeated references to the divine nature of Christ. Thus this window also reminds us of the church itself that is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself the chief cornerstone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

This window tells the story of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Since baptism works forgiveness of sins, delivers from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the Words and promises of God declare, it is our duty to teach all nations and baptize them. This is to be done in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Thus, you will find in the three smaller windows immediately below the baptismal window symbols of the three persons of the Holy Trinity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

This transept window shows two young people receiving their first communion. Since the Lord's supper is a Means of Grace, Christians want to partake of it frequently for the forgiveness of their sins and the strengthening of their faith. The Lord's supper was instituted during Holy Week, so the three small windows below depict the three major events of the week. Reading from left to right, facing the windows, we have Palm Sunday, the day on which Christ triumphantly rode into Jerusalem. In the center is Maundy Thursday, the day on which the Lord's Supper was instituted. Good Friday is depicted on the right, the day on which the Lord gave His body and blood into death for our redemption.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 

This large and beautiful window depicts the Easter story in actual figures.  Christ, rising from the dead, naturally  occupies the center position.  This sudden turn of events is too much for the guards, they fall to the ground like dead men.  Above, in the arch of the window, you see many adoring angels, with faces turned to the risen Redeemer and singing the great Easter Hallelujah.  This scene strikes our eyes as we leave the church.  With the words of the benediction still ringing in our ears and a last glance at the resurrection scene the Christian is again prepared to go out into the world to face life's battles.
 
 













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