Under the leadership of Vic Shea and a renovating committee appointed by the Session, Phase I renovation of the church building and grounds began in the fall of 1982. Phase I included renovation of the Sanctuary (carpet, paint, upholstery for the pews, structural changes to the pulpit), new restrooms, Parlor carpet and furniture.
The stained glass window memorials and dedication of Phase I renovation took place March 24, 1985. The aisle windows symbolize the Christian Life. As a plant cannot be sustained without water, the Christian Life cannot blossom without God's spirit. All aisle windows are identical except for a circular etching near the top. Each circle contains a different ancient Christian symbol. Additional symbols are used in the Narthex transom.
The main window between the front double doors is the Presbyterian Church symbol designed specifically for the Reuniting 195th General Assembly in 1983 by James Avery, Craftsman. Slight variations in design were added to unify all windows.
The stylized Cross is intended to remind us of the mighty Act of God in the redemption of the world through our Lord Jesus Christ, the ecumenical emblem of Christendom. On its shank appears the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-6).
The Descending Dove with nimbus is proclamation of the Presence of the Holy Spirit. The Dove and the Bush are common to the seal of the reuniting churches, and historically to all branches of the Reformed Faith.
The all-encompassing Circle is affirmation of eternity, the perfection and completeness wrought by God, the Creator. The legend within the Circle, ECCLESIA REFORMATA SEMPER REFORMANDA - "The Church, having been reformed, always is being reformed" - is attributed to Theodore Beza (1519-1605), aide, amanuensis, and successor to John Calvin in Geneva.
The employment of the traditional liturgical colors of white, red, greenish gold, and blue-violet is emphasis upon the continuum of the Holy Catholic Church, the People of God who have been called and kept in every age.
The stained glass windows were made and installed by Dale and Lynn Schenck of Reflected Impressions in Lubbock. Both graduates of Texas Tech, the Schencks had been in business since 1977 at the time of the installation. They assembled and installed their work as a team.
