Following is a description of each symbol on the Ninth Confessional Banner:

THE CROSS:  The cross is designed in a rainbow of colors representing the celebration of unity with the diversity of cultures and races living in Christ.

THE BLUE BACKGROUND:  The blue background symbolizes the universe as the light of the Word of God bringing us together.

THE EARTH:  The cracks symbolize our divisiveness and diversity, yet the faith we confess unites us with the one universal Church.

THE SECURE HANDS OF GOD:  The hands of God holding the world, remind us that he who holds our world together in turmoil will unite us in the grace of Jesus Christ.  This is the foundation of our knowledge of God's sovereign love and our living together in the Holy Spirit.

THE WHITE SYMBOLS:  The symbol of A Brief Statement of Faith has a prominent position on this banner. 

THE DESCENDING DOVE OF PEACE:  This represents the descending love and peace and the baptism of Christ.

THE OPEN BIBLE:  Represents the Word of God.

THE FONT:  The FONT recalls the Sacrament of Sacrament of Baptism.

THE WHITE TABLE:  This image recalls the Sacraments of Communion, the Last Supper, and the pulpit as the preaching of the Word.

THE FLAMES:  The flames represent the burning bush and Pentecost.

THE OVER ALL IMAGE:  The overall image suggests the human figure with stretched out arms.

BANNER PATTERN

First Presbyterian Church holds the design patent for the

Banner of Faith.

To assist your church in making this lovely banner, we have put together a kit. 

The Banner Kit includes:

• A set of patterns
• A description of the meaning for each symbol
• A color picture

Please send a check payable to 'First Presbyterian Church' in the amount of $25.00.  Include the word 'Banner' in the memo section of your check.