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Ascension Lutheran Church |
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7100 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 Phone 480-948-6050 |
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The four large stained glass windows at the sides of the sanctuary each have a dark blue cross in the background enhanced by bright yellow glass. These four crosses coordinate with the large cross in the altar area reminding us that this is a Christian worship center. The BAPTISM WINDOW has a conch—like seashell with drops of water coming out of it reminding us of how water is often poured on peoples’ heads in the name of the Triune God. In that very simple event, God does profound things. He claims us and names us and adopts us into his family, the church. And He gives us the gifts of faith and salvation. The cross in the background reminds us that in Holy Baptism we are also connected to the One who suffered and died on the cross.
The TRINITY WINDOW has three equal, intertwined rings in red. Each ring represents God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We believe in one God who expresses himself as creator, savior, and growth—giver. The rings are endless; reminding us that God is endless and eternal. The cross in the background points to the special work of the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.
The SCRIPTURE WINDOW reminds us that the Bible is the written word of God. This written word is a cradle which holds the living word, Jesus Christ he who is the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end of our faith life. The cross in the background points to the good news of the gospel that through the suffering, death, and resurrection of his son, God accepts us, loves us, forgives us, and grants us eternal life.
The COMMUNION WINDOW has grapes, stalks of wheat, and a chalice. Wheat is harvested and ground into flour, which is then used to make the bread of which Jesus says, “This is my body.” Grapes are used to make the wine of which Jesus says, “This is my blood.” The chalice reminds us that as we eat bread and drink wine together, Christ comes within us and links himself to us in a Holy Communion. The cross in the background reminds us that as we participate in the Lord’s Supper, we remember His suffering and death for us, and we are forgiven and our faith is strengthened.
The “message of the windows” is that the Triune God
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