#1: In Memory of Singleton L. King*, Presented by His Wife. Most of the land for the church building and cemetary was donated by Mr. and Mrs. King, after long feeling the need (along with other families in the community) for more than the open air Sunday school which had been meeting across the street amidst a grove of chestnut trees. Singleton died in 1909 and his wife, Mary R. E, survived him untill her death in 1923. Inset: Dove ...is the symbol of peace, as well as of the Holy Spirit. As a peace symbol, it recalls the Ark of Noah.

(right center double window)

#2: Rev. and Mrs. W.M.Hoffman. He was the minister of the church when it was built (cornerstone laid for present building in 1910). He had several churches in his circuit charge. Thus, he only preached at ceratin churches in the charge every other Sunday - he preached at Chestnut Grove, St. Paul's in Laytonsville, and Mt. Tabor in Etchison on one weekend. He then preached in Cedar Grove on the alternating weekend. Inset: Open Bible ...symbolizes the Word of God. The pen stands for divine authorship.

(front right)

#3: Charles Hawkins*. Charles 'Bud' Hawkins married Elsie Benson in 1913/1914. Though the couple had no children, they were from large families in the community (his brother, Elgie, ran the Hawkins store -- now the Woodfield Store, and James Bradley Hawkins). Inset: Lilies and Crown... symbolize the reward of the faithful after death, and also that there is no crown without a cross.

(back sanctuary)

#4: Presented by J.R. King* and Della King*. He was the oldest son of Singleton and Mary R.E. King; she was a Woodfield from Cedar Grove. Having married in 1895, they went on to have nine children. (Current WG member Pat Mallon is a surviving grandaughter) Inset: Ascending Dove... An ascending dove represents the transport of the departed's soul to heaven.

(front alcove left)

#5: Montgomery I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 88 of Damascus. The "International Order of Odd Fellows" is an organization committed to sharing their worldly goods with those less fortunate. Many of the early Wesley Grove male members were members of the club's Damascus chapter. Many members of other area churches received memorial stained glass windows. Though other club chapters are still active, the Damascus chapter is not. Inset: All Seeing Eye of God... looks out from the triangle of the trinity. It symbolizes God the Father, telling that he knows all that we do.

(right rear)

#6: Young Men of Wesley Grove. The young men were the sons of the families of the church, including: Duvall, Woodfield, King, Darby, Pope, Allnut, Green, Barber, Easton, Fish, and Wright. Many of these young men helped with the construction of the church. Inset: The Ten Commandments Tablet...This shows the first four commandments on the left side, dealing with our responsibilities towards God. The remaining six on the right side, deal with our responsibilities toward others.

(front left)

#7: In Memory of Enoch G. Ward. Along with wife, Mary E. Ward, were the grand parents of current member Mary Ann (Ward) Davis. Of Enoch's twenty children, Mary was the mother of ten. Mary outlived Enoch, and spent her final years in a house directly across Woodfield Road from the church. Lamb of God ... symbolizes the victorious nature of Jesus' sacrifice. The lamb typifies the Lamb of God who takes away worldy sins.

(left center double window)

#8: In Honor of Medical Science. Presented by three area doctors -- Dr. George M. Boyer (father of Mackendree Boyer, founder of The Boyer Clinic in Damscus), Dr. Vernon H. Dyson of Frederick, and Dr. Smith Lansdale of Mt. Airy. Inset: Open Bible and Books ...symbolizes the Word of God, and the teachings of the Bible.

(front alcove right)

#9: In Memory of Mary L. Woodfield, Presented by the Children. The village of Woodfield derives it's name from this family. Mary Lizabeth (Thompson) Woodfield was grandmother to Lyndall Woodfield Morris (Mary Williams and George Woodfield Jr.), and great-grandmother to current Wesley Grove member Sally Swearinger. Unfortunately, Mary died six years after moving to Baltimore with her husband, George W. Woodfield. However, her son, George P. Woodfield was later very instrumental in the Wesley Grove church construction. Inset: Wheat or Grain ... suggest the human nature of Christ... ears of grain and bunches of grapes symbolize the bread and wine of Holy Communion. Wheat also represents plenty -- having no needs.

(right front)

#10: In Memory of Darius and Eliza A. Burns. Parents of Oscar Burns, Annie Burns Hawkins, Webb Burns (father of Jim Burns), and Darius Burns. Inset: Star ... particularly used to represent Christ -- "the bright morning star" -- especially at Christmas and Epiphany.

(left rear)

#11: In Memory of Mary E. Ward. Along with husband, Enoch G. Ward, were the great-grandparents of current member Mary Ann (Ward) Davis (and Woodrow Ward Jr.). Of Enoch's twenty children, Mary was the mother of ten. Mary outlived Enoch, and spent her final years in a house directly across Woodfield Road from the church. Inset: Cross and Crown ... symbolizes the reward of the faithful after death and also that there is no crown without a cross.

#12: In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hawkins. Early owners of what is now "Woodfield Country Store". James Benjamin and Annie began operating the store about 1880 and the store remained in the Hawkins family until 1971. It was then sold to the Ketchum family -- the eldest son, "Skip", is a current member of Wesley Grove. Inset: Lilies ... symbolize purity and has become a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The Easter Lily, a particular variety that blooms in the Spring from a seemingly lifeless bulb, has become symbolic of Christ's ressurection. A lily can also be used as a symbol for Christ.

* indicates this person is buried in Wesley Grove Cemetary

When the church building was expanded in 1948, the greeting room, church offices, and ante rooms were added. Memorial windows were also installed in these rooms.

GREETING ROOM:
#1 - In Memory of James F. Burdette and In Honor of Ionia S. Burdette
#2 - Presented by Floyd and Bertie Grimes

PASTOR'S OFFICE:
#1 - Charles W. Ward and Hattie L. Ward
#2 - Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Green & Mrs. Dorothy Beall

CHURCH OFFICE:
#1 - In Memory of John S. Durall Presented by His Wife
(probably a mispelling on the window - meant Duvall)
#2 - Presented by Ladies Aid Society

CHURCH OFFICE OUTER ANTE ROOM:
#1 - In Memory of Albert M. Burdette by His Wife and Children