The Symbols of St John Lutheran Church in Tigerton Wisconsin

Stained Glass Windows

The Rose Window, installed above Five Loaves and Two Fish The Cup and Wafer The Symbol of St. John

Altar in June 2004, features the Communion Communion

symbol of the decorative cross.

Holy Matrimony Lamb of God Luther’s Seal The Holy Spirit

Crown of Life The Holy Bible Ship of Faith Wheat

The Ten Commandments

Other Symbols

These Symbols were added to the front wall of the church, one on each side of the Alter, in 2003. They

were made by Jonathon Staley, a professional artist who was a member of our congregation. The one on

left signifies Communion and the one on the right signifies the Baptism. It is located above the Baptismal

fount.

Above is a picture of the Lord’s Prayer Cross, which is located on the back wall of the church. Each symbol on this cross represents a part of the Lord’s Prayer. Starting on top and going down from left to right, the symbols and meanings are as follows.

Our Father, Who Art In Heaven-Praying Hands beneath God’s hand of Blessing

Hallowed Be Thy Name-Rays of Light=Holiness, Triangle=Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Hebrew Letter=Abbreviation for God

Thy Kingdom Come-Dove=Holy Spirit coming down, Crown=God’s Kingdom

Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven-Cloud=Heaven, Cross=God’s Will, Glove=Earth

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread-Roof=House, Bread=Daily Food, Shirt=Clothing

Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us-Cross Tilted=Forgiveness, Misshapen Globe=Sinful World

Lead Us Not Into Temptation-The Cross is over (victorious) the serpent of devil

But Deliver Us From Evil-God’s Hand Separating Man from the serpent or Devil

For Thine Is The Kingdom, And The Power And The Glory-Crown=Kingdom, Lightning=Power, Burst of Light=Glory

Amen-Is over a Solid Cross. In Christ, Salvation is Finished