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As some of you know, I get up pretty early to work out outside with friends. This time of year, we start and finish in the dark, and three mornings a week I find myself at the stoplight in front of the church. Last week, the longer wait gave me a chance to appreciate our illuminated stained glass windows and the witness they offer from our prominent corner in Boone.
This week, we had a work crew here repairing both windows so they can continue proclaiming God’s love for generations to come—even to those of us crazy enough to exercise before sunrise!
The project began during our roof work, when a crew member noticed signs of rot around the frame of the round, sunburst window above the original Sanctuary entrance. Further inspection revealed that, after nearly 100 years of exposure to the elements, the frame was deteriorating and the window was at risk of falling. The crew carefully removed the window, placed it in a new frame, and reinstalled it to preserve this beautiful feature for another 100 years and beyond.
We also discovered problems with the protective glass covering our large Sanctuary stained glass window, often called the Reformation Window. After a local window-washing company came to clean the windows, they found that two protective panes were broken, allowing moisture to collect around the original stained glass. Thanks to Jennifer locating the original project records, we were able to reconnect with the company that installed the protective glass. They have now replaced the broken panes and repaired the frame of the smaller window.
These repairs will be funded through our annual Peeler Foundation grant, a wonderful gift that helps us maintain and improve our church buildings.
So, whether you’re passing the church early in the morning or in the evening, take a moment to appreciate these beautiful windows and the witness they offer to our community: the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ.
In Grace,
Pastor Steve
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