The Gospel in Glass
We encourage you to visit the Stained Glass Windows at Glendale First. Captured in each of the 21 windows is either a story told by Jesus, an experience from his ministry, or a belief drawn from scripture. When the first light of dawn strikes one of the windows, the story comes alive with the power to inform and transform a person just by seeing “The Gospel in Glass.” We invite you to spend time in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings to sit in the light from each window, read a short devotion on the window, gaze on the window and be transformed.
The windows were given by members and families of the congregation during the 1970’s and were created and installed by Judson Studios. The windows are made from individual pieces of faceted stained-glass set-in panels and held together by an epoxy resin compound. The individual panels were assembled to complete the window at the time of installation. The first window was the Altar window named “Glory” and was installed in 1973. The remaining windows were installed between 1973 and 1979.
List of Windows
Glory
Jesus & Nicodemus
The Resurrection
Call of Disciples
Jesus & The Children
Temptation
Baptism, Scripture, Communion (3)
Prodigal Son
Good Samaritan
The Talents
The Sower
The Mustard Seed
Beloved Custodian
Hope, Faith & Charity
Welcoming Christ
Prayer, Strength & Peace
Celtic Cross (2)
Rose Window
The Welcoming Christ| Matthew 10:40-45
This window was given in memory of H.K. Nickerson, Bessie Ray, Charles Connell, Edwin Bloss and Carl Vogt.
Located above the main entrance of the Sanctuary, this window is about your story and your journey of faith. Here we find the Risen Christ, draped in a red robe and outlined by a golden halo. With arms outstretched, He welcomes you and all who enter.
The Prodigal Son | Luke 15:11-32
This window was given in memory of Michael Nance and Frieda Crouch, by Mil and Joy Jefferson and Michelle Nance Lambert.
The Good Samaritan | Luke 10:25-37
This window was given to the Glory of God by Novilla Burton Lale.
The Parable of the Talents | Matthew 25:14-30
This window was given in memory of James Scully, by Eva Wesley Scully.
The Sower| Matthew 13:3-9
This window was given in memory of V. Phillips Marshall, by Thelma Wesley Marshall.
The Parable of the Mustard Seed | Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4;30-32, Luke 13: 18-19
This window was given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Wesley, by Thelma Wesley Marshall and Eva Wesley Scully.
Jesus and Nicodemus | John 3:1-16
This window was given in memory of Anna E. Stout, Charles A. Pitts, H. Lehman Stout, and James J. McAllister, by Anna Mae Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sexton, Catherine McAllister and Naomi Stout.
The Resurrection| Mark 16: 1-8
This window was given to the Glory of God by Doris and Willis Decker, and Joseph and Alberta Decker.
Jesus and the Little Children | Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10: 13-16, Luke 18:15-17
This window was given in honor of the Brewster family be Mae Brewster and Leonard, Rex, Ronald, and Wayne Brewster.
The Temptation of Jesus| Matthew 4:1-11
This window was given in memory of Robert Dolen and Terrence Schmid by Nona Dolen Stone.
Means of Grace| Baptism, Scripture and Holy Communion (3 Windows)
The first window was given by Estell and Mary Stahl in loving memory of their mothers, Mrs. Zola Merrill and Mrs. Florence Stahl. The 2nd window was given in memory of James C. Haun and Morris Floyd Sr., by Eva Haun, Raymond and Buena Reed, Lucia and William Haun, Morris and Steven Floyd, and friends. The 3rd window as given in memory of Ellis R. Sexton and in honor of Anna Mae Sexton, by Mr. and Mrs. Roberts Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Daly, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holmesley.
Glory| Romans 3:21-26
This was the first window installed and was given in memory of Harold Brewster, Alma Collings, Bess Dixon, Marshall Geho, John U. and Margaret Miller, John and Myrtle Mondo, Charles Pitts, Earl Ray, Mumford Smith, Marie Specht, Walter Strickler, Edmund Ingenhuett and Rosie Stelter.
Celtic Cross| Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34: Luke 9:23
These two windows were given in honor of Frank M. Annis (south window) and John S. Whatley (north window).
The Beloved Custodian| Mark 10:43
This window was given in memory of Belle Fields by members of this congregation.
Hope, Faith and Charity| I Corinthians 13
This window was given in honor of the Byron Haines family.
Prayer, Strength and Peace | Genesis 8:11; Luke 21:37
This window was given in honor of the Byron Haines family.
The Rose Window| Song of Songs 2:1
This window was given in 1974 in memory of Norman Mounts by Joanne Mounts, children and friends.