Text & Images ©2008 James A.Harris
In 1993 I was asked to design a wndow for the front of the sanctuary of Deep Creek United Methodist Church, which was undergoing renovation. Here is a picture of the window design, and a photo of the finished window.
The church chose the theme of Jesus & the Children.
And if I remember correctly it measures 12' x 30'.
The photo above is the full-color drawing I did of the window design.
Below is a scan of a photo of the window itself. This summer I hope
to get a digital photo of the window, which will show details better.
All of the children, as well as Jesus, have olive skin and the various
hair colors are supposed to represent diversity. Also, the child that
is sitting on the ground has a crutch by his side.
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The finished window was crafted and installed by Lynchburg Stained Glass.
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Comments: 96
What an awsome talent you have been given.
Just beautiful!!!
10 4 u
Have you ever been to Navy Pier in Chicago..... museum there that is free with hundreds of Stained glass windows that were saved from various churches and cathedral's there in Chicago and surrounding cities.
Thank you for sharing.
Anna del C.
Author of "The Elf and the Princess"
Karl Leuba's comment, "the changes from the drawings to the finished product are all improvements" got me to thinking that perhaps I need to provide more information. (By the way, I agree with you, Karl.) I just want to make it clear that I created the design, but the artists at Lynchburg Stained Glass redrew it and created the finished product. So, I am only one of the artist that was involved in the total process.
I hope everybody chalks this one down for post of the year.
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God bless you, your hands and your heart!