Stained Glass Memorial Windows
Upper Windows

Beginning at the Southeast Corner:

1. Abraham and Isaac, Genesis 22:1-19
    A. Symbol - Ship: Zebulun
    B. Symbol - Tents: Gad
2. Moses, Exodus 32:19  Breaking the tablets of stone
    A. Symbol - Hind: Naphtali
3. Samuel and David, I Samuel 16:7-13
    A. Symbol - Lion: Judah
4. Solomon, I Kings 3:16-28 Depicting woman with baby asking justice
    A. Symbol - Small plant with flowers: Reuben
    B. Symbol - Sun and Starts: Issachar
5. Daniel, Daniel 6:16-23    Taming the Lion
    A. Symbol - Orange Tree: Asher
    B. Symbol - Fortress: Simeon
6. Ezekial, Ezekial 37:1-14    The Valley of the Dry Bones
    A. Symbol - Unicorn: Joseph
7. Jeremiah, Jeremiah 24:1-7    Vision of the City of God
    A. Symbol - Wolf: Benjamin
8. Isaiah, Isaiah 6:6-013  Angel of the Lord puts coals of fire on Isaiah's lips
    A. Symbol - Priest?s breastplate: Levi
    B. Symbol - Addar: Dan

THE TE DEUM WINDOW    

   One of the most beautiful windows in the Southwest is Central United Methodist Church's Te Deum Window. This great East Rose Window measures over 11 feet in diameter and is composed of a pleasing series of concentric circles. The stone work was done locally and is of unusually high quality. The Judson Studios of Los Angeles did the Art Glass. Judsons are fourth generation glass workers and after studying the church and its possibilities, recommended this treatment.
    Blue, ruby and some gold dominate the window. The general effect is one of rich quietness and the blue symbolizes Faith. Within the window are eight medallions and within each a figure playing one of the musical instruments represented in the 150th Psalm. It is from these that the name "Te Deum", or "Praise be to God" comes. People have given praise to God by use of the Lute, the Harp, the Flute, the Cymbals, the Pipes, the Triangle, the Tambourine, and the Trumpet. As the light changes on the window from time to time, it creates different but always pleasing effects.

THE PORTER WOMACK MEMORIAL WINDOW 

   The Porter W. Womack Window, placed in the Narthex, is the loving gift of Leta Womack and Family. It honors the memory of a man long a generous and active force in the growth and development of Central Church.
    The window depicts the two Sacraments sanctioned by Christ. Baptism and the Lord?s Supper. One panel shows the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist. The other panel pictures Jesus offering the chalice of Holy Communion.
    The window was designated and executed by Judson Studios of California.

AISLE WINDOWS

    The aisle windows represent the scenes in the life of Christ.
Beginning at the Southeast corner:
1. The Nativity Scene, Luke 2:1-14
    Depicting Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus
2. Christ in the Temple, Luke 2:41-52
    The boy Jesus before the Elders
3. Baptism, Luke 3:21-22
    The Baptism of Jesus by John
4. Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5

Begining at the Northwest corner:
5. The Last Supper, Matthew 26:26-29
6. Crucifixion, Matthew 27:23-28
7. Resurrection, Matthew 28:2-4
    The Resurrection from the Tomb

North Transept Window
8. Beatitudes Rose, Matthew 5:3-13

South Transept Window
9. Passion of Jesus Rose

This data and information was compiled by Mary Lou Kendall as Chairperson, assisted by Wendell and Alice Phillips, Emmis Sutherlin and Geneva Howe. The plaques were cast by Mr. Jerry Dujanovic, of Eastern Products Foundry, Phoenix.