Al Hinson – Donor The menorah is a seven-branched candelabrum that is described in the Hebrew Bible and in later ancient sources as having been used in the Tabernacle
Al Hinson – Donor In this close-up of the Christmas Rose, we see the pure white petals, and yellow stamens, against the green plant leaves over the green earth.
Al Hinson – Donor The triquetra, from the Latin adjective triquetrus “three-cornered”) is a triangular figure composed of three interlaced arcs, or (equivalently) three overlapping lens shapes. It is used as an ornamental
Al Hinson – Donor Jesus’ sacrifice as the true lamb that Abraham was referring to, opens up the gates of heaven and showers down upon the world a flood
Al Hinson – Donor The lily is mentioned several times in the Bible. King Solomon spoke of them, and Christ referenced them, too. Lilies came to symbolize Christ not
Al Hinson – Donor The initialism INRI (Latin: Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum) represents the Latin inscription which in English translates to “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews”, and
Al Hinson – Donor The simple depiction of wheat recognizes the 53 instances of mention in the Bible – from the Old Testament through the New Testament – from
Al Hinson – Donor The star of David is a Jewish symbol comprising two equilateral triangles laid atop each other and forming a six-pointed star. According to the Encyclopedia
Les Crawford – Donor The cross, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal arms, is our constant reminder that, in Christ, heaven and earth are reconciled. This piece is adorned
Clyde Malmberg – Donor The cross, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal arms, is our constant reminder that, in Christ, heaven and earth are reconciled. Through his actions, Christ
Clyde Malmberg – Donor This simple rendition depicts Jesus as the Good Shepherd. See also: 25 West – Lamb. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down
Robbie Gilbert and Alta Newton – Donors Here is another depiction of the grapevine, with ripened fruit sitting before the white background of the communion wafer (host). They are
Helen Burgdorf – Donor The Latin cross or crux immissa is a type of cross in which the vertical beam sticks above the crossbeam, with the three upper arms
Violet and Howard E. Grant Sr. – Donors The white Byzantine cross on the blood-red banner signifies Christ’s victory over death. (The white Byzantine cross on red was the
Thelma L. Fryer – Donor The Christmas rose, also known as the Glastonbury Rose, is a little white flower that grows in northern Europe during the winter. Just its
Les Crawford – Donor The ripening grapes on the vine depict the vital union of the believers with Christ and among each other while the Christian soul (the doves)
Les Crawford – Donor The ripening grapes on the vine depict the imagery provided by Jesus of the relationship between Himself and his followers. Abide in me as I
Katherine Waite – Donor The Christmas rose, also known as the Glastonbury Rose, is a little white flower that grows in northern Europe during the winter. Just its name
Les Crawford – Donor In this rendition of the dove with olive branch, the dove’s wings are spread out over a lower nimbus, with a center solder dividing between
Wilson Chaney – Donor Jesus called the fishermen to be fishers of men. Jesus used the metaphor to represent evangelism in the proclamation of the gospel by which people
Wilson Chaney – Donor The dove returning to Noah’s Ark with the olive sprig provided proof that the Flood was over, land had become exposed once more, and Noah
Wilson Chaney – Donor The cross, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal arms, is our constant reminder that, in Christ, heaven and earth are reconciled. Through his actions, Christ
Wilson Chaney – Donor This panel depicts a ribboned book, and is titled the “Open Bible.” There is a green ribbon, marking the time of creation. There is a
Wilson Chaney – Donor The Rev. Dr. Dean Taylor writes, “It seems like Jesus would have pointed during one of His outdoor teaching sessions and said, ‘Behold, the butterfly…’
Wilson Chaney – Donor The Chi Rho (English pronunciation kie – roe) is one of the earliest forms of Christogram, often formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters—chi and rho (ΧΡ)—of the Greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (Christos)
Wilson Chaney – Donor In Christian symbolism, the lamb represents Jesus, “the Lamb of God.” Standing with a banner, the lamb represents the risen Christ triumphant over death. Jesus’
Wilson Chaney – Donor Lotus plants grow in dirty water, but they also can clean toxins out of the water around them. They emerge on the water’s surface to
Nellie Vernon Sams – Donor The lyre is mentioned at least 38 times in the Bible, appearing to please both God and man. Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let
Russell F. Sams – Donors The crown of thorns is arguably one of the most iconic images of Christ’s crucifixion. Perhaps more than any form of physical suffering He
James & Dixie Wyatt – Donors Early Christian and Jewish writers believed that Noah’s Ark existed, and unsuccessful searches for Noah’s Ark have been made since the second century; literal believers
Louis Norman Day – Donor Holly as a winter decoration predates the celebration of Christmas, having been particularly noted in association with Saturnalia, the winter pagan festival superseded by
Patty Moody – Donor Mary, riding the donkey, with Joseph and Jesus alongside her, are depicted traveling to Egypt in this panel. See also: See also: 16 East –
Katherine Alfred – Donor The birth of Christ is depicted in this simple scene with Mary, Joseph, and the babe in the manger, under a simple roof as described
Walter & Victoria Weselak – Donors Lighted candles may be seen to symbolize the light of Christ, or the light of the gospel, or simply to remind the congregation that
W. Thomas & Muriel Booker – Donors In this expression of Pentecost, the dove bringing forth the Holy Spirit is surrounded by a nimbus (a luminous cloud or a halo surrounding
Jack V. Sams – Donor Many Judean cities were founded on the summits or sides of mountains, and travelers could see them from afar. Perhaps Jesus pointed to such
Mayola G. Balentine – Donor A rendition of the pen-and-ink drawing by the German printmaker, painter and theorist Albrecht Dürer is depicted in this panel. The original was created
James E. Tramel – Donor Pentecost is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit with wind and “tongues of fire,”
Irene Tramel – Donor The panel depicting the mandate of Christ given to his disciples is both simple, and rich. The golden chalice of the king is placed on
