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St. Paul's Bible Church, as it stands now, at the corner of 94th and Winchester Streets.
Sanctuary - Center; Kindergarten Sunday School Room - Right
Original Pastors Study - Near Left; Bell Tower - Far Left



Stained Glass Windows. 

Front Window

Chancel: 
Central figure of "The Inviting Christ" with representation of the dove descending over the figure, as of the Holy Spirit.

Side panels:  
Emblematic of "Word and Sacraments" received from the Chancel.

North:

  • Sheaves of wheat - symbolic of the "Bread"
  • Tablets - symbolic of the "law"

South:

  • Goblet and grapes - symbolic of the "wine"
  • Open book - symbolic for the "Word"

Lower flanking windows:  Symbols of the ministry of music associated with the choir and organ. (Not Pictured)
 

North:

  • Organ pipes
  • Harp

South:

  • Crossed trumpets
  • Scroll of music

CHURCH NAVE
These windows form a series of the episodes in the life of Jesus.

South Aisle

Trinity manger

Fleur de lys - symbolic of the Holy Trinity
Triangle with Holy, Holy, Holy inscription - symbol for the Creator

Manger - embodiment in the Flesh

Glastonbury Thorn Rose - symbol of the Nativity

South Aisle

Shell

Hand laid on child's head - symbol of Healing 
Loaves and fishes - demonstration of Spiritual Supply

Shell - symbolic of Jesus' Baptism

Child in Temple - growth in Grace

 

 

North Aisle

 

Crown of thorns - Start of Passion period
Basin and towel over arm - symbol of service to fellow man

Phoenix rising above ashes - symbolic of Resurrection

Empty cross - Crucifixion

Candle and open book - symbol for Jesus' illuminating the Scriptures
Lamb with banner - Agnus Dei - Symbol for victory over death

Cross on orb - symbolic of the Gospel preached to the entire world

 Corner stone - symbol of Christ as "The Cornerstone" of the church

NARTHEX
Windows bearing the names of the four Gospels:  Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (Not pictured)
 
 

TOWER

  • Open Book and Sword, St. Paul's Emblem
  • Shield bearing Invitation inscription
  • Shield bearing "Blessed by the Lord for ever and ever"  Daniel 2:20
  • Star of Epiphany - Symbolic of the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child
    Lilies - Symbol for Easter

SOUTH BAY AT TOWER
Four windows devoted to symbolism referring to the Four Major Profits, with scrolls bearing inscriptions as follows:

Jeremiah 3:2

Isaiah 2:5                                                             Daniel 2:20

Ezekiel 30:3