How they were Created
A few years ago, these hand-crafted windows were a labor of love by a couple, Rafael & Gloria, in honor of their daughter’s marriage. They labored for many weeks, as each window took shape. Each window, as they were installed, was blessed as instruments to God's glory
For more information on the history of stained glass, visit this website https://stainedglass.org/resources/history-of-stained-glass/
The Nativity
“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and
she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths
and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2: 6-7
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest
heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:13-14
VINE and BRANCH
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
The background of Jesus’ words in John 15 most likely comes from the Old Testament imagery where Israel is called a vine or vineyard—although one that did not produce the expected fruit (Isaiah 5:1–7). Jesus replaces Israel with Himself as the “true vine.”
JESUS and the CHILDREN
He called a little child to him and placed the child among them.
And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. Matthew 18:2-5
The Luther Rose
Dr. Martin Luther’s COAT OF ARMS
This seal was designed by Dr. Martin Luther while teaching at Wittenberg, and it has become the primary emblem of the Lutheran Church.
From Dr. Martin Luther at Coburg Castle, 8 July 1530;
Grace and peace in Christ!
Honorable, kind, dear Sir and Friend! Since you ask whether my seal has come out correctly, I shall answer most amiably and tell you of those thoughts which now come to my mind about my seal as a symbol of my theology…
•The black cross, for faith in Christ crucified;
•The red heart, for faith in the Savior;
•The white rose, to show that faith causes joy, consolation and peace;
•The blue sky, to denote that such joy of faith in the spirit is the beginning of heavenly joy to come;
•The golden ring surrounding all, to signify that such bliss in heaven is endless.
CHRIST the KING
This Christian symbol has been used by various Christian denominations. The emblem is often interpreted as symbolizing
the reward in heaven (the crown) coming after the trials in this life (the cross)
“Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
The ANNUNICATION of MARY
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was
greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.” But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever;
his kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:26-33
What Will Your Window Look Like?
•What story or event will it portray?
•Will God say to you, “Well Done?”
The answers to these questions and more are found in the
manual for living; the Holy and inspired word of God…
Read it and discover for yourself the awesome love and
grace of God within the pages of the Bible.