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VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC99 HEIGHT= 21 WIDTH="134"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="134" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#990000 WIDTH="421"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="421" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="570" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#990000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFCC99" FRAME="ABOVE" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 505 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11459ae00.jpg" border=0 width="154" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Baptism</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="187"><bR> <div> The windows in </div> <div> the Chapel depict</div> <div>  its regular use.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <div>  Many private baptisms </div> <div> are performed here.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Bible study classes and</div> <div>  Prayer & Praise services are held here.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> And,many adult </div> <div> confirmation classes </div> <div> and individuals</div> <div> receive the comfort</div> <div>  and strength by partaking in the Lord's Supper in the Chapel.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="114796db0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="475" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The Lord's Supper</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="555" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#990000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFCC99" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 359 WIDTH="543"><div> THE THREE SIDE WINDOWS </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="394" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 176 ><NOBR><div>  <IMG SRC="55e6ea90.jpg" border=0 width="110" height="169" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="56071a80.jpg" border=0 width="113" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B><U><IMG SRC="5626aa80.jpg" border=0 width="106" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B> The open Bible and lamp symbolize teaching and preaching the Word of God in bible class, Sunday School teacher's study meetings, adult information </B></div> <div> <B>class lectures, and special services.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Holy Spirit, chalice, and two doves are symbols of confirmation. </B></div> <div> <B>The many marriages solemnized here are depicted in the</B></div> <div> <B> two candles, whose auras intersect and strengthen.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="553" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#990000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFCC99" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 243 ><NOBR><bR> <div> TWO CLOISTER SIDE WINDOWS</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="544" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#990000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFCC99" FRAME="HSIDES" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 144 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="bd072890.jpg" border=0 width="114" height="137" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="133678880.jpg" border=0 width="120" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="56a6f890.jpg" border=0 width="111" height="137" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="bd376890.jpg" border=0 width="118" height="137" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> The two windows on the cloister side speak of prayer and petitions -</div> <div>  the lyre of praise and the scroll with music score for hymnody.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="540" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#990000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFCC99" FRAME="BELOW" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 50 WIDTH="520"><bR> <div> On the OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH in the CLOISTER AREA</div> <div> The medallions in the brick arches symbolize:</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 190 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="56c786a0.jpg" border=0 width="120" height="106" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The Harvest </div> <div> of the Lord</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="264"><div> <IMG SRC="1337816d0.jpg" border=0 width="129" height="109" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="5"></div> <div> The Christian Cross </div> <div> through the path of life, </div> <div> The Symbol of all Faith</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="118"><div> <IMG SRC="bcb77700.jpg" 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