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John the Apostle or Saint John the Beloved was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Generally listed as the youngest apostle, he was the son of Zebedee and Salome. His brother was James, who was another of the Twelve Apostles.

To the glory of God in honor of Mary H. Whitaker given by Mike, Virginia, Brian, Mary Beth, and Richard.

Luke the Evangelist is one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels.

To the glory of God in memory of Allyson Patsey in honor of John D. Kevin and Edward Patsey given by John and Betty Patsey.

Mark the Evangelist is the traditionally ascribed author of the Gospel of Mark. Mark is said to have founded the Church of Alexandria, one of the most important episcopal sees of early Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the winged lion.

To the glory of God given by Marry and Charles Cundiff and Family (Frankie and Rustle).

Matthew the Apostle, also known as Saint Matthew and as Levi, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

To the glory of God in honor of Georgia and Horace Withers given by Dale, Connie, Jaime, and Rose Withers.

Paul the Apostle, commonly known as Saint Paul and also known by his Hebrew name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world.

To the glory of God in memory of Gideon C. and Victoria G. Prather given by grandsons James F. Prather, Jr., and John G. Prather, Sr.

Thomas the Apostle, also called Didymus, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Thomas is commonly known as “Doubting Thomas” because he doubted Jesus’s resurrection when first told of it; later, he confessed his faith on seeing Jesus’s crucifixion wounds.

To the glory of God in memory of Carole Clinard given by Steve, Mary, Molly, and Jill Hieronymous.

Simon the Zealot or Simon the Canaanite or Simon the Canaanean was one of the most obscure among the apostles of Jesus.

To the glory of God in memory of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Andis in honor of Mary A. and James B. Ramsey given by James A. Ramsey and Susan R. Wilson.

Philip the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who preached in Greece, Syria, and Phrygia.

To the glory of God In memory of Paul L. Neikirk given by Francis, Joe, and Randy Neikirk.

Saint Peter, also known as Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, Cephas, or Peter the Apostle, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, and one of the first leaders of the early Church. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero.

To the glory of God in honor of Mildred and W.M. Jesse given by Ruby Jesse Omara and Anna Mae Jesse Crawford.

Matthew the Apostle, also known as Saint Matthew and as Levi, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

To the glory of God in memory of Leonard M. and Frances J. Keiterer given by Anita J. Robbins, her sister, as well as Sue K. Cooper, Jean K. Gibson, Ann K. Pace, and their families.

Jude was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is generally identified with Thaddeus, and is also variously called Jude of James, Jude Thaddaeus, Judas Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus.

To the glory of God in memory of Jack and Maxie Phelps given by Ralph and Lucille Phelps.

John the Apostle or Saint John the Beloved was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Generally listed as the youngest apostle, he was the son of Zebedee and Salome. His brother was James, who was another of the Twelve Apostles.

To the glory of God given by W. Gene and Virginia B. Kivett and children, Linda K. Davis and Walter Conley Kivett.

James the Less is a figure of early Christianity, one of the twelve chosen by Jesus. He is also called “the Minor”, “the Little”, “the Lesser”, or “the Younger”, according to translation. He is not to be confused with James, son of Zebedee.

To the glory of God given by the Gene Hurt family Gene, Mary Lynn, Kim, Jeanne, and Don.

James the Great, also known as James, son of Zebedee or as Saint James the Greater, was one of the Twelve Apostles. Saint James is the patron saint of Spain, and according to tradition, his remains are held in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.

To the glory of God given by the Isaacs family Sam, Alene, Paul, John T. Beverly and grandchildren.

Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles, is said to have been martyred for having converted Polymius, King of Armenia, to Christianity.

To the glory of God in memory of Dewey Strunk in honor of Zella Strunk in memory of Arch and Artie Cornett given by Walter and Mildred Strunk.

This expression of Holy Communion illustrated in the Dove and Chalice with Wheat makes us aware of God’s peace… “Peace I leave with you, Let not your heart be troubled, neither be afraid.”

In honor of Edgar and Geneva Gregory, Geneva Cummins Canning, and C. William Cummins by Jack and Jane Gregory.

The Hand of God is one of the oldest representations of God the Father. This was the main symbol used in the first thousand years of Christianity that denoted the Father.

In honor of Richard Hunt Weddle, M.D., by Mrs. Richard Weddle.

“Behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sins of the world.” The lamb denotes sacrifice and innocence reclining on the Word of God as seen in the symbol of the Lamb and Bible.

The Hieronymus Family: Dr. Ben, Helen, Jane, Tom, Steven, and grandchildren.

The chalice with grapevine entwined and a sheath of wheat symbolize Sacrament of Holy Communion and the communion of Jesus and His believers.

In memory of W.R. and Zula Perkins by Herbert and Hazel Ledford and girls.

The Nativity symbol reminds us of the humble beginning of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea as He laid in a manger. The star of the wise men and the presence of the descending Holy Spirit are also illustrated in this emblem.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert C. Day and William Elbert Day by Ruth Day.

The Seven Point Star and Book refers to the written word of God as inspired by the Holy Spirt with the seven-point star representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.

In honor of Irene and Volando Taylor by Joanne Taylor Blucher and William C. Blucher.

The emblem of Fortitude suggests the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit, which refer to the Word of God. The vision of peace and of God’s Kingdom are also indicated in this symbol.

In honor of the Women’s Wesley Class.

The symbol for Praise is portrayed through the emblem of the harp. Psalm 33:2 reminds us: “Praises the Lord with the lyre. Make melody to him with the harp.”

In memory of Herbert Parks Sibley by Mildred S. Sibley.

The guide given by God for all human relationships and for successful living is illustrated in the Ten Commandments sign.

In honor of Mr. And Mrs. W.E. Waters, Sr., by Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Waters, Jr.

The Crosier, the shepherd’s crook or walking staff of the Apostles combined with a shield and Chi Rho Cross, has become the pastoral symbol of a bishop – a symbol of authority and jurisdiction.

In memory of Jesse F. and Cora T. Neikirk by children.

The Open Holy Bible indicates that the Bible is accessible throughout the world. Translations of the Bible have been published in more than a thousand tongues. We have two pieces of furniture that uphold the Word of God – the pulpit and the lectern.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gover, Sr., by children.

The Scroll with Pen signifies Scripture – more often given to Old Testament authors. A scroll or rolled manuscript was used before the page method.

In honor of Richard W. and Sue K. Cooper by children and their families.

“Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). The Lamp with Flame reminds us as Christians of our call to Christian knowledge, truth, and wisdom.

To the glory of God by Nile and Tellie Cundiff.

Descending Dove and Trefoil portrays the Trinity. The descending dove as the Holy Spirit and the three circles of equal size indicate the equality, eternity, and unity of the three persons in the Trinity.

In memory of W. L. and Nora Judd and Rev. Smith    Gilmore by Cora Judd Gilmore.

In the days of persecution, Christians often identified one another by the drawing of a Fish. It was said when this symbol was displayed outside of a pagan home, it indicated a funeral banquet was being held for the dead, but when it appeared outside a Christian home, it was a sign the Lord’s supper would be celebrated there at night in secret.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Holt by their children.

The Dove of Peace illustrated here with an olive twig in its beak is a symbol of the ark. From the earliest centuries of Christianity, the Ark of Noah has been a symbol of the church. In the ark all living creatures found refuge from the flood. The ark and the rainbow remind us of God’s covenant with Noah and God’s new covenant with the Church.

In memory of Marlon G. Hamm by Mrs. Marlon G. Hamm.

This symbol of Baptism depicts the shell, the cross, and the hovering Holy Spirit. “…and Jesus was baptized and as he was praying, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove settled upon him, and a voice from heaven said, ‘You are my beloved son, in you I am well pleased.’”

In memory of Mrs. Edna Calhoun by the Harmony UMW Circle.

Christ’s triumph over sin, death, and the grave is illustrated through the Lamb of God symbol with the lamb carrying the banner of victory.

In memory of Jean Kay Alexander by Edna and Bill Alexander.

The Butterfly is a symbol of the resurrection of Christ in a more general sense; the butterfly means the resurrection of all men. This meaning is derived from the three stages in its life as represented by the caterpillar, the chrysalis, and the soaring butterfly, which are clearly symbols of life, death, and resurrection.

In honor of Margaret Spragg Thurman; in memory of Isa Spragg and Claire Elizabeth  Thurman by Thomas F. and Glenda W. Adams.

The Descending Dove has come to be the most widely recognized symbol of the Holy Spirit. At the baptism of Jesus, there was the descent of the Holy Spirit like a dove from Heaven. Also, on the day of the Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian Church, they were filled with the Holy Spirit.

In memory of Mrs. Isa L. Thurman and Betty Thurman by Margaret Thurman.