Stained Glass Windows



INTRODUCTION

The First United Methodist Church became involved in 1955, in a project designed to enhance its architectural beauty and inspire its parishioners by the addition of magnificent stained glass windows in the Chapel and in the Sanctuary.

As an art form, these windows delight the viewer, but they also serve to instruct and illuminate the faithful.  The great parables which illustrate the teachings and wisdom of Jesus are portrayed in the Chapel windows.  As a definitive indication of the saving grace of God as revealed through His only Son, the Nave windows in the Sanctuary present the major events in the life of Christ:  the Nativity, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension.  The transept windows depict four great heroes of faith: Martin Luther who spawned the movement to cleanse the Medieval Church of its abuses and excesses; St. Paul who progressed from persecutor of the faith to spokesman for the faith; John Wesley who awakened the religious conscience of 18th century England and colonial America; Francis Asbury who brought the message of the historic faith to the frontiers of the New World.

The Sanctuary windows were designed, executed and installed by the Mueller Stained Glass Studios, Zephyrhills, Florida, during the years 1955-1960.

The Chapel windows were designed, executed, and installed by the Willet Stained Glass Studio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and were dedicated in a special service on October 29, 1978, conducted by the Rev. David G. Hortin.

SANCTUARY WINDOWS

          South Nave Windows
                    The Nativity Window
                    The St. John Window
                    The Good Shepherd Window

          North Nave Windows
                    The Crucifixion Window
                    The Resurrection Window
                    The Ascension Window

          Transept Windows
                    The St. Paul Window
                    The Luther Window
                    The John Wesley Window
                    The Francis Asbury Window

          Balcony Windows
                    The South Balcony Windows
                    The North Balcony Windows

CHAPEL WINDOWS

                         Rich Man and Lazarus
                         Sheep and Goats
                         Lost Sheep and Lost Coin
                         Prodigal Son
                         Good Samaritan
                         Sower and Seed
                         I Am the Bread of Life
                         Feeding the 5,000
                         I Am the Light of the World
                         Healing the Blind Man
                         I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
                         Healing the Ten Lepers
                         I Am the Resurrection and the Life
                         Raising of Lazarus
                         Jesus Preaching in the Temple at Nazareth
                         Mary and Joseph Taking Jesus to the Temple

               Transom WIndows
                              North
                              South
                              Center

               Chapel Door Windows





 

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