Stained Glass Artwork

The eight stained glass exhibits displayed in the east windows of the Narthex, were given by Vi Quinn in 1982 in memory of her parents.  All original stained glass was done by Trinity Memorial member and craftsman, Ron Langbehn.

 

The four candles represent the four Sundays in Advent prior to Christmas, reminding us to repent of our sins.  Advent means "coming"; Jesus came to Bethlehem, to us by faith, and He will return. 

 

The Manger and Star are symbolic of the star the Magi followed to the manger in Bethlehem. The Magi utilized the most advanced methods of the day to reach the manger. 

 

The three gifts; gold, frankincence and myrrh, were given to the infant Jesus by the Three Kings (Magi).  They gave the best to their Savior. 

 

 

The Crown of Thorns and nails are the most widely known symbol of our Lord's Passion.  The crown of thorns was forcefully thrust on Christ's head afflicting not only pain of body but also pain of soul and mind.  Three nails are shown on the assumption that only one nail was used to affix Jesus's feet, one on another to the cross and one through each of His wrists. 

 

The Easter Lily is the symbol of Jesus' resurrection.  It is a spring flower that blooms following the cold, cherrless winter of our sins and emerges in the springtime of our salvation in the risen Savior at Easter.  It's white color symbolizing purity.  it reminds us of the sound of the trumpet -- "He is Risen."

 

The descending dove represent the Holy Spirit of Pentecost.  The basis for picturing the Spirit as a dove is found in what the four evagelists report about the baptism of Jesus, namely, that the heavens were opened and that the Holy Spirit came upon Him in the form of a dove.  On that day the Father said:  "This is My beloved Son."

 

The Shell, with three drops of water dripping from it, signifies Baptyism - both Jesus' baptism and ours.  What joy to know that our sins are washed away! 

 

 

Martin Luther's coat of arms is a sutiable symbol for the Reformation.  Martin Luther states, "The first thing expressed in my seal is a cross, black, with the heart, to put me in mind that faith in Christ crucified saves us."  But this heart is fixed upon the center of a white rose, to show that faith causes joy, consolation, and peace.  the rose, moreover, is fixed in sky-colored ground, to denote that such joy of faith in the spirit is but a beginning.