These were the first permanent windows
installed in Concordia Church.

THIS WINDOW is an interpretation in color and light of one of the Church's noble old hymns. The principal figure is that of the enthroned Lord occupying the place of honor. He bears the scepter and globe surmounted by the cross, symbolizing His power and dominion over the world. He is surrounded by an aureole of gold. The golden pinnacles above suggest the heavenly city. The accompanying ruby-winged Seraphim symbolize the Nine Choirs of Angels, the larger one holding the traditional symbol of the heart of divine love.

In the tracery, to the right, is the symbol of the Father, and to the left, the symbol of the Holy Ghost.

In the heads of the lancets are the Archangels Uriel, The Regent of the Sun, on the right, and Raphael, the Guardian Angel, on the left.

Grouped below are the representatives of the Glorious Company of the Apostles (at the right): Saint Peter with the keys, Saint John with the chalice and serpent, and Saint James with the pilgrim's staff and gourd; and the Goodly Fellowship of the Prophets (left): Isaiah with the tongs and coal of heavenly fire, Jeremiah with the broken chain, and Ezekiel with the scroll of prophecy.

Still lower are the representatives of the Hosts of Witnesses (left): Samuel with the horn of anointment, Moses with the tablets of the Law, and Abraham with the brazier of fire.

At the center is the Virgin Mary bearing the Christ Child, accompanied by King David with his harp, and Saint John the Baptist with scallop shell and rustic cross.

At the right are representatives of the Noble Army of Martyrs and the Church throughout the World: Stephen with the book and stones of martyrdom. Saint Paul with the sword of the Spirit. and Martin Luther with the Bible.

Below are groups of worshipping and singing children, including children of color on the right, further representing the Holy Church Throughout All the World. The kneeling angel at the base of the central lancet bears a scroll with the opening words of the great hymn TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. The birds, animals, and flowers symbolize all the earth worshiping God.

West Balcony Wall
The Archangel Michael (Bottom)

Given in memory of Phillip Miller and his wife, Alice, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayer.

Given in Memory of his parents,
Herman Fruechtenicht and Charlotte Rott Fruechtenicht,
by Henry Fruechtenicht.

At top: Swallow
The Lost Son
The Lost Coin
The Lost Sheep

Given in memory of Edward Schmidt by his parents, Albert and Anna Schmidt.

St. Luke
The Pharisee and The Publican
St. Matthew
The Unjust Steward
St. Matthew
The Rich Man and Lazarus

Traditional symbol of the Sacrifice
(Pelican feeding her young with her
lifeblood) and the Resurrection (the Phoenix rising anew from the flames of its nest) enrich the Spandreis.

Given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Peters.

David, Sweet Singer of Israel,
accompanied by singing members of
the Angelic Choir.
At top: Symbols of three great church
musicians: Johann Sebastian Bach,
Gregory, Luther.

(left)
New Testament Worship
The Lord's Supper
Holy Baptism

(Right)
Old Testament Worship
Abraham offering gifts to Melchizedek
the High priest.
Censer (prayer)

Given in memory of Herbert Graef and Mrs. Anna Graef by Kathryn Graef,
Naomi Graef Holverstott, and Alvin Graef.

Across bottom: Creation; The Fall of Man; Noah and the Ark.
Upward and across: Abraham and
Issac; Jacob's Ladder; Joseph receiving his brothers in Egypt; The Exodus at
the Red Sea; Judges; Gideon with fleece, The song of Deborah, Samson with
jaw bone; King David and his son Solomon; Daniel in the Lions' Den;
Aaron the high priest, four figures present offerings; Moses, the Lawgiver.
In the tracery: the Trumpets of the Lord.

St. Luke
Healing of the Ten Lepers.
St. Mark
Healing the Man Sick of the Palsy.
St Matthew
Healing the Centurion's Servant.

Given in memory of their parents, Conrad and Helene Schiller and Jacob and
Caroline Presser, by Alfren L. and Freida Schiller.

Christ's power over Death
Peacock, symbol of resurrection
The Raising of Lazarus.
The Raising of Jairus' Daughter.
The Raising of the Widow's Son.

Given by the congregation in memory of Arther Brauner and Edward Schmidt who gave their lives
in the service of our country and in thankfulness for God's protection of those whose lives were spared while
serving in the Armed Forces in World War II.

Christ's Power over Nature
Chi-Rho, symbol for Christ
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
The Stilling of the Storm
The changing of water into Wine

Given in memory of his wife, Louise Dorothy, by Adolf Reukauf.

Given in memory of their parents, John and Ernestine Schweri,
by their children, Adolph Schweri and Lucille Woehrle.

Given in memory of their parents, John W. and
Elda K. Harju, William H. A. and Augusta Kurk,
by Ulof T. Harlu and Charlotte Kurk Harju.