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.
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
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
This window was given in memory of Michael Nance and Frieda Crouch, by Mil and Joy Jefferson and Michelle Nance Lambert.
The Good Samaritan
This window was given to the Glory of God by Novilla Burton Lale.
The Parable of the Talents
This window was given in memory of James Scully, by Eva Wesley Scully.
The Sower
This window was given in memory of V. Phillips Marshall, by Thelma Wesley Marshall.
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
This window was given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Wesley, by Thelma Wesley Marshall and Eva Wesley Scully.
Jesus and Nicodemus
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
This window was given to the Glory of God by Doris and Willis Decker, and Joseph and Alberta Decker.
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