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Marriott design artwork revised April 2022
Comments from David Williams, the artist.
The background scene
I wanted a peaceful pastoral scene behind the key elements and suggest that it reminds us of the psalmist's words: "I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth" Psalm 121. Stertching the imagination further the scene could represent our world that is free from strife and chaos.
The central elements represent the congregation.
Shown here are the Communion Cup, loaves and grapes, the Bible, the baptismal candle ad the dove for the Holy Spirit.
The Marriotts
It was a privilege to design this section as I knew Fred and Irene. In the 1970's Fred was a church steward at Springvale Road Church -ba jovial welcoming man with a load voice! We have known Irene for about 40 years of her long life - practical, efficient, avid gardener and rose lover, a great worker and much loved member of Waverley Historical Society, a musician and staunch church member.
As pioneers the Marriotts gave the land and built the first Methodist CHurch in Waverley, pictured here, and served it well well before transferring to our church. They planted gum trees near the corner of Springvale and Waverley Roads, so gum trees feature in the window. Some products of their market gardens are shown plus some livestock.
Our present Church
Irene Marriott was a long term church member who was a regular contributor to the life of the church through music, flower roster and many activities.
The seats around the gum trees are a resting place and also an invitation to be part of our congregation. The roses are a reminder that Irene grew and loved her rose garden. At the right is our present church with two important elements shown above: the international sign of wi-fi represents our church's digital ministry and the keyboard represents the long, outstanding musical tradition in worship provided by many choirs and hosts of musicians of which Irene was one.
This window is an important part of the MarriottBequest and I hope it will be a worthy addition to our church foyer.