The Chapel's Worship
Center, or sanctuary, is full of symbolism.
A bell tower dominates
the front of the building ―
bells pealing the message
that God is calling people out from the world and unto Himself. Entering
the narthex, one immediately notices the inscription over the Worship
Center doors: "Christ died for our sins...," (1 Corinthians 15:3), which is
the heart of the Gospel. Anyone outside the worship of the living God must
come under the sound of the Gospel to become a true worshipper. Having
received the Gospel, that Christ has indeed died for his sins, he then enters
into the worship of God through "the door" of faith in Jesus Christ. It was
Jesus who said, "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved."
(John 10:9)
The focal point of the
sanctuary is the rank of organ pipes pointing upward toward God. This
symbolizes the prayer and praise that rises to God from worshipers'
hearts.
The nave, or platform area
of the church, is finished in walnut, speaking of God's fruitfulness and
blessings. The ceiling, rails and beams are oak, speaking of God's
strength. The pews are California Red Oak. They were selected for their
integrity as a wood and to complement or tie together the other woods. They
remind us that God's holiness or integrity makes Him beautiful and ties all
His other attributes together. The carpeting is forest green which speaks of
life. God gives eternal life to those who believe in His Son (John
3:16). The upholstery fabric is an ivory color, similar to light.
It serves to tell us that God not only gives life, but light or
understanding to those who believe (John 1:4-9).
