We are richly blessed to have been gifted with a beautiful banner for
our Reformation 500 commemoration! This banner was designed and crafted
by Nancy Schultz of Catalina Lutheran Church, Tucson AZ. Mrs. Schultz
has tremendous experience and expertise in liturgical banner design;
among her recent works is a banner which was designed for the dedication
of the International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in
Wittenberg, Germany. Mrs. Schultz’ banners are invaluable teaching
tools and this one is no exception! The center of the banner highlights
our theme with the clause “Freed in Christ” represented by the Crucifix
on Luther Rose taken from the Missouri Synod Reformation 500 logo. The
theme is framed by the “Motto of the Lutheran Reformation”: Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum
(The Word of the Lord Endures Forever, 1 Peter 1:25), a “confident
expression of the enduring power and authority of God’s Word.”
The “V D M A” Cross logo was used widely by Reformation-era Lutheran
laity as they “struggled to defend their beliefs, communities, families
and lives against those who were intent on destroying them.” http://www.englishdistrict.org/ministries/reformation-500th-anniversary
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