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IPC Sanctuary Windows. The Way Fall 2009. The Nativity Windows Dedicated. Text. Covered on 09/13. The Children’s Chapel Dedicated September 6, 1942. Mosaic of the boy Jesus is a memorial to First Lieutenant Arnold Harris Edmonds, who died in military service in 1941
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IPC SanctuaryWindows The Way Fall 2009
The Nativity WindowsDedicated Text Covered on 09/13
The Children’s ChapelDedicated September 6, 1942 Mosaic of the boy Jesus is a memorial to First Lieutenant Arnold Harris Edmonds, who died in military service in 1941 May date to the early 1800s IC and XC to right and left of Jesus’ head are shortened Greek for Jesus Christ Carved into the front of the altar are the letters IHC – the first three letters of the word Jesus in Greek (sometimes shown as IHS) Holding a scroll perhaps referring to his appearance in the temple at the age of 12 Given in memory of the children of Beach Chenoweth, Henry Edmonds and JelksCabaniss Luke 18:16 – “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the kingdom of God.” Covered on 09/20
The Presentation in the TempleDedicated Text Covered on 09/13
The Boy Christ Among the DoctorsDedicated March 1946 “And all that heard Him were astonished” Luke 2:41-51 Story of the 12 year old Jesus in the temple in the midst of the teachers of the law Only story of the childhood of Jesus Old Testament scrolls on the ground Two Old Testament Prophets – Zechariah Isaiah Zechariah’s symbol is the fountain Isaiah’s symbol is the Messianic rose Joseph before Pharaoh Interpreting the ruler’s dream 7 fingers for the 7 years of plenty and famine Henry Badham – Chairman of the committee to form IPC Aided heads of floundering businesses and those in need from Lyric Theater services Covered on 09/20
Christ in Galilee Extending His Great InvitationDedicated Text
Jesus Ministering to a ChildDedicated December 26, 1943 “Of such is the kingdom of Heaven” Luke 18:16 Jesus is ministering to a sick child brought by his mother Vine behind Jesus illustrating the vine passage John 15:1 – “I am the true vine and my Father is the vinedresser” Loaf of bread and jar in the bottom right corner symbolize the sustenance Jesus gives The palm tree in the upper right corner is a symbol of victory, recalling Palm Sunday Memorial for Martha Stevens Spencer Founder and leader of Mercy Home for 50 years Covered on 09/20
IPC Windows and Scripture Nativity Windows – Luke 2:1-20 “Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men” Children’s Chapel – Luke 18:16 “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the kingdom of God” The Presentation in the Temple – Luke 2:22-38 “For mine eyes have seen the salvation” The Boy Christ among the Doctors – Luke 2:41-51 “All that heard him were astonished” Christ in Galilee Extending His Great Invitation – Mathew 11:28-30 “Come unto me all that labor” Marriage Feast at Cana in Galilee – John 2:1-11 “Jesus and his disciples were called” Jesus Blessing the Children – John 15:4 “Abide in me and I in you” (two others in the predella from Luke and 2 Corinthians) Jesus and Nicodemus – John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son” The Calling of Peter and Andrew – Romans 13:8-10 “Love is the fulfillment of the law” The Alabaster Box (Love’s Extravagance) – John 12:3-8 “Then Mary anointed the feet of Jesus…” Sermon on the Mount – Mathew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” The Gethsemane Window – Luke 22:42 “Not my will but thine be done” The Resurrection (Easter) Window – Mathew 28:6 “He is not here; for He is risen as He said” Ascension Window – Mathew 28:20 “Lo, I am with you alway” Te Deum Window – Mark 13:27 & Mathew 24:31 “He shall gather together His elect” Parable of the Talents – Mathew 25:21, 23 “Well done, good faithful servant” Christ Expounding to Peter and Philip – John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled” Christ with Mary and Martha – John 11:26 “Whosoever believeth in me shall never die” Christ the Good Shepherd – John 10:14 “I am the Good Shepherd and know my own” Christ Feeding the Multitude – John 6:11 “He took the loaves and fishes and gave thanks” Jesus Ministering to a Child – Luke 18:16 “…Of such is the kingdom of Heaven” Thomas Window – John 20:28 “My Lord and my God”