Sound View Totem Pole
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CROSS: 10 ft down 13 ft across. The empty cross symbolizes the risen christ. The cross arm's reach out as christ’s love reaches out to all
GOD GIVES: “In the beginning, God created heaven and earth” Gen.
Hand of God reaches to many. Tri-radiant nimbus-diversity.
WE PRAISE: “Let the peoples praise you oh God let all the peoples praise you.” Psalms 67:5. God reaches to man
Man reaches to God
Man reaches to Man
Trinity
GOD GIVES: “You are my son, the Beloved, with whom i am well pleased.” Luke 3:22.
Chi Rho- Greek symbol Christ
Star of Eternity 12 stars- 12 disciples
Sun- son. Jesus brings light and life into the world
WE REMEMBER: 5 loaves and two fish- Jesus feeds the body and the soul.
GOD GIVES: “You will receive the gift of the Holy Christ's, the promise is for you and everyone.” Acts 2:30-39
Descending dove- gift of the Holy Spirit. Swiftness and motion to the Holy Spirit is movement and life.
WE DO GOOD WORKS: “Now faith, hope, and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love.” 1Cor 13:13
Cross, heart, anchor. Faith, hope, love
GOD GIVES THE EARTH: “The dawn will break upon us to give light to those who sit in darkness, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (paraphrased) Luke 1:78-79
WE WALK IN THE PEACE AND LIGHT OF GOD: The sun rises and sets telling us to preserve and love our Earth.
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Cedar tree is a symbol of
- Growth- Ps. 92;12
- Height- Amos 2:9
- And steadfast faith
Vertically carved on the other side of pole is the greatest commandment “Love one another.”
Pole is 69 ft long, each symbol is 5 ft long. 11 ft of the pole is underground.
Carving for Christ by Louis Summers. Member- Pine Lake Presbyterian Church Issaquah
