Scenes
The following eleven scenes are parts of a church
interior railing. Each scene shows how Christian themes are applied
to the lives of the agricultural community. Each topic illustrates
a scripture verse that is carved into its surrounding frame. All
forged and polished mild steel, built to conform to uniform building code.
Communion Elements
Bread,
wine, chalice and grapes.
Oil Lamp
Lamp
of the Holy Spirit lighting the believer's path.
Loves and fishes
Loaves and Fishes: Feeding of the 5,000 (Note mounting
pad carved bolts in form of crosses.
God's Abundant Provision
Cattle, vegetables, fruit and wheat. Reflects produce from the area's
rich farmland.
Holy Spirit Dove
Holy Spirit descending on Jesus like a dove.
Soaring Eagle
Soaring
Eagle: Verse from Isaiah.
Nails and Spear Cross
Shows
cross as a brutal device for executing criminals. Nails and spear
head are actual size and shape as those actually used.
Song Birds and Lilies
Easter theme of renewed life. Blossoms, lilies and singing birds
are found in springtime, the time of promise and renewal.
Sheep
Lamb
of God: Gentle and innocent, Jesus is innocent and without sin, yet
also our shepherd.
Sword and Open Bible
The word of God is sharper than any two edged sword. Actual scale
replica of Roman short sword.
Farm Tools
Tools symbolize farmer's work. This work, dedicated to God, forms
a cross. Such work is holy.
Signs
Bishop's Sign
Sign for the Episcopal bishop, Diocese of Olympia (WA). Twining roses,
ivy cross, enamel shields and forged frame. Cast sound bronze letters.
Close-ups: On
display From
below
Crosses
Memorial Cross
Open lattice memorial cross in church garden. Rose of Sharon, crown
of thorns, lilies and vines.
Gates
Memorial Garden Gate
Celtic
cross with descending Holy Spirit dove. Gate and frame built into
hand laid stonework.
Also See Memorials
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