Stained Glass Windows
The worshipful atmosphere of the church sanctuary is enhanced by lovely stained glass windows, several of which have been presented by several members of this church as memorials to loved ones. These windows do not date to the original construction of the church building in 1855, but were added beginning in 1898. The first stained glass window installed was the Sunbeam Window, which is shown below. The Sunbeam window was followed by windows sporting a color motif utilizing yellows and greens. These windows were installed circa 1903 and were designed by the Von Gerichton Glass Studio. In the 1940’s several of the Von Gerichton windows on the north and south sides of the sanctuary were replaced by windows designed by Jacoby Glass Works. These beautiful windows depict various scenes from the life of Christ and are shown below with the inscription on each and the Bible passage that tells the story of the window.
	This beautiful window, named the Sunbeam Window, was a gift from the Sunbeam Society of the church in 1898. The Sunbeam Society was an organization composed of children learning about foreign missionaries and their work at spreading the Word of God throughout the world. In honor of these missionaries, the children of the society saved their pennies until they were able to purchase the window. The radiant sunbeams contained in the window remind admirers not only of its origin, but also vividly symbolize Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
"Presented by the Sunbeam Society"
	Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day's journey. Then they started to look for him among their family and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, "Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety." He said to them, "Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Luke 2:41-51(NRSV)
"Marion Gordon Willis, Lucy Taylor Willis, Nannie Judson Gordon, Marion Gordon Willis, Jr."
	In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people: to you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in a manger. When they saw this, they made known what they had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. Luke 2:8-12,15-20
"In Memory of Vinnie L. Wiltshire, 1856-1938. Given by Anna D. and William W. Butzner."
	People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it." Luke 18:15-17
"Sacred to the Memory of Henry Garnet Chesley, Mary Ferneyhough Chesley. Erected by Their Son, William S. Chesley."
	But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24:1-5
"Horace F. Crismond, Bettie K. Crismond. Given in Memory of his Mother and Father, by Horace F. Crismond, Jr."
	Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:38-42
"In Memory of Our Father, George Phillips King, 1871-1931. In Memory of Our Mother, Cora Harrison King, 1882-1944." Given by G.H.S. King and Francis M. King, in memory of their father and mother.
	Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." Luke 3:21-22
"In Memoriam: Harriet Grimsley Heflin, 1844-1938" This Window was given in by Miss Bessie Heflin, 1950 in memory of her mother.
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