Ceremony

The ceremony will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church of Guthrie. From the moment we stepped into the sanctuary, with its rich wooden pews, plush crimson carpet and breathtaking stained-glass windows, we knew this was the place that we wanted to be married. This beautiful, historic church has endured over 80 years of Oklahoma's scorching summers and brutal winters, not to mention fire, flood and the occasional tornado. Scott and I both love the tradition of this old church and see it as a fitting symbol of the marriage we hope to build. 

 

The following facts were provided by the church:

The current building was dedicated in 1927. At the time of construction the stained glass windows were installed. 
As in most sanctuaries, the pictures are arranged in Biblical order.

Ours begin with the first window on the right toward the back of the sanctuary. It shows the Holy Bible--the Word of God. John 1:1 tells us, "In the beginning was the Word."

This is followed by the journey to Bethlehem--the fulfillment of God's promise...Emmanuel - ­God with us.

The sea and the cross hold a significant place in the ministry of Jesus. So many great lessons and miracles occurred by the sea, each pointing to the victory of the cross.

The fourth window shows "light" which was God's first message -- "Let there by light." Jesus later said "I am the Light of the world." And later He gave us that title when He said, "You are the light of the world.

The window at the front on the left side shows bread. Jesus prayed, "Give us this day our daily bread." This also represented all our necessary provisions and sustenance.

The anchor is the implement that keeps us steady. Hebrews 6: 19 states, "Hope is the sure and steadfast anchor of the soul."

The three crosses. Jesus was the man in the middle. The man on the right supported Him. The man on the left ridiculed Him. That was the way He died, and the world still seems to do that.

The last window shows the dove-- the symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit. It is a reminder that God works on the world.

Our balcony window shows Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He was drawn to children because the weak and innocent need His special care.

The picture in the front of the church and the window above it were dedicated in 1935. They were a gift from the Westminster S. S. Class, which is why the letter W is in the window. The message of the picture is Jesus saying, "Behold I stand at the door and knock." He is always waiting for an invitation to enter our lives.

The pipe organ was dedicated along with the new church in 1927. Our carillons were added in 1970.

Our sanctuary will seat 294, 230 downstairs and 64 in the balcony.

If you would like more information about the church, you can visit their website at http://guthriepresbyterian.com/