Secti on A front wall at c hurch entrance, left
1.Mrs . Frances E. Kerr In honor of Mrs. Kerr’s gifts over the years, Twenty Third Psalm, one of her favorite scriptures. “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want…” Psalm 23:1-4, 6.
2.Mr . Reuben C. Hoffman In appreciation of Mr. Hoffman’s plantings of Rose of Sharon many years ago. Hibiscus syriacus. Pink summer blooms. Illustration of Song of Solomon 2:1.
3 .Hosta Lily Plantain Lily. Liliacaeae . Purple, spike blooms, late summer. Luke 12:27-28, 31.
4 .Angel’s Trumpet Plant (Removed seasonally.). Brugmansia Pink, trumpet flowers. In memory of Juanita Stiles by her sister, Marion Lundwall & husband Ed, niece Debbie Slaney & family. 1 Thessalonians. 4:16-18.
5 .Jesus With Children Statue surrounded by Golden Jerusalem Daisy. In memory of Brenda Joyce Stiles, Jonathan Hardy, Ryan Craven and all children whom Jesus now holds in His heavenly arms. Mark 10:14b-16.
6 .Flowering AlmondPrunus triloba. A small version of almond tree. Pink spring bloom. Jerem 1:11-12.
7 .Mint , Rue, & Garden Herbs Rue, Dill, Jerusalem Sage, Egyptian Mint, Oregano, others. Illustration of Luke 11:42, Matt. 23:23. In memory of Juanita Stiles by Bill, Lora, Patrick, Adam and Luke Loftin.
8.Brown Turkey Fig Tree Ficus carica. Self pollinating, mature fruit in summer. In memory of Luther Turpin by Fontana Village Resort. Micah 4:1,4.
9 .Dwarf Pomegranate Punica granatum nana. Compact version. Orange flowers and fruit, spring thru fall. In memory of Domenick Dell’Osso by Fontana Village Resort. Haggai 2:19.
10 . Lamb With Hyssop origanum syriacum & lamb statue illustrate our Passover Lamb, Jesus. In memory of Juanita Stiles by Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Brady. Exodus 12:22-23.
11 .Ten Commandments Tablet Garden stone with Ten Commandments. ”And He declared unto you His covenant.” Deuteronomy 4:12a, 13. In memory of Fred Cline by his wife Nora, & sons Larry, Richard & families.
12 . Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine Campsis monbal . Red trumpet flowers. “God h as ascended…amid the sounding o f the trumpets.” Psalm 47:5-6. In memory of Ralph D. DeFalco.
13 .Weeping Cedar of Lebanon Cedrus lebani pendula . Relative of Lebanon cedar. In Memory of Juanita Stiles & Jon Hardy by Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Hardy. Psalm 92:12-15
Section B around cross, bottom of hill, left
14 .Circle of Flowers 12 groups of flowers, in honor of Jesus’ appointed twelve & those ordained to this church.Mk3:14-15
15 .Pigmy Date Palm Small version of Bible palm. (Removed seasonally) In memory of Juanita Stiles & in honor of Dean Hardy by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jones. Rev. 7:9-10.
16 .Footprints Stepping Stones “Footprints in the Sand” poem. “…Be their shepherd and carry them forever.” Psalm 28:8-9. In memory of Juanita Stiles and Missy Whitaker by Loretta Craven and family.
* 17 .Daylilies “God’s Servants” ”Praise our God, all you His
servants.” Revelation 5:19b. Abraham, Barnabas, Bathsheba, Elijah, Elizabeth, Ezekiel, Gideon, Goliath, Isaac, Jacob, Joel, Joseph Dream, Luke, Malachi, Moses Fire, Naomi-Ruth, Neb’s Furnace, Rahab, Song of Solomon, Timothy.
18 .Wooden Cross Handcrafted by Rev. Ernest A. Stiles, Sr. in memory of his wife, Juanita Stiles. “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross…” Galatians 6:14.
* 19 .Daylilies “Bible Places” “Bless the L ord… in all places of His dominion .” Psalm 103:22 Ancient Egypt, Blue Nile, Damascus Road, Emmaus, Nebo, Ethiopia, Jerusalem, Jericho, Judah, Mt. Zion, Sinai, Zebulon .Available for memorial.
20 .Shepherd Boy with Flute Garden sprinkler represents showers of praise to God. “Praise Him with …the flute . Let every thing that has breath praise the Lord. . .” Psalm 150:1,3,6. In memory of Ryan Craven by Loretta Craven and family.
* 21 .Daylilies “Hymns & Songs ” “…I will sing praise to thy name…” Psalm 9:2. Amazing Grace, Amen, Blessed Assurance, Call To Worship, Glory, Hosanna, Only Believe, Open My Eyes, Pass Me Not, Peace Be Still, Praise The Lord, Song of Praise..
22 . ”Eil, Eil , l’m ana sh’wik-thani”.Jesus ’ Words From The Cross in Ancient Galilean Aramaic Audio of Jesus’ cry at the ninth hour (3 o’clock in the afternoon) from the cross in the language He probably spoke. Mark 15:34, 37-39. The Disciples New Testament, Galilean edition. An English translation of the Ancient Aramaic New Testament.
23 . Crimson Passion Flower (Removed seasonally) Passiflora . Vitifolia . Tropical vine with red blooms spring to fall. “He showed Himself alive after His passion (suffering).” Acts 1:3 In memory of Juanita Stiles by Lora Miller and family.
* 24 .Daylilies “Names of the Lord our God ” “We will walk in the name of the Lord our God, forever.” Micah 4:5b. Messiah, Baruch, Blessed Trinity, Gentle Shepherd, King of Glory, King of Kings, Lamb of God, Light of the World, Light of Heaven, Lion of Judah, Abba, Rock of Ages, Holy Spirit.
25 .Daylilies , 28 varieties. A relative of Bible lily. “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine: He feedeth among the lilies…” Solomon 6:3 In memory of Juanita Stiles & Melissa Whitaker, and in honor of Rev. Ernest Stiles, Sr. & family by Fred, Larry & Richard Cline families.
26 . Crown of Thorns Euphorbia Milii Giant (Removed seasonally) Used here for its namesake. In memory of Juanita Stiles by Thad Blue and family. Matthew 27:27,29.
27 .Grasshopper Watering Fountain Decorative water sprinkler. Illustration of Isaiah 40:22 “ … the people below must seem to Him like grasshoppers !” In memory of Turner Emory Sholes, 3/14/89-6/15/91, by Tom & Diane Sholes.
28 . Butterfly Pincushion Flower Scabiosa columbaria .
Perennial flowers attract butterflies. Song of Solomon 2:12. In memory of Jeffrey Lee Smallwood by Tom & Diane Sholes.
30 .Wormwood Artemisia . 180 varieties. Bitter, poisonous herb. Illustration of Deuteronomy 29:10a,18.
31 . Blue Crown Passion Flower (Removed seasonally) Passiflora caerulea . . Tropical vine. An illustration of passionate prayer. James 5:16-18. In memory of Bill & Dorothy Guyn, former employees of Fontana Village by Bill & Judith Guyn.
Section C at garden bench, continuing left
32 . Cross Garden Bench Decorative bench with molded cross. “…There laid they Jesus.” John 19:41-42. In memory of Juanita Stiles & in honor of Dean Hardy by Paul Mellott.
33 .Perennial Flax Linum ‘Sapphire’. Close relative of Bible flax, woven into linen. Blue blooms. “…and took Him down and wrapped Him in the linen.” Mark 15:46. In memory of Juanita Stiles by her daughter, Linda.
34 .Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus . See #2.
35 .Amazing Grace Wind Chimes Chimes first line of Amazing Grace. “… My grace is sufficient for thee…” 2 Corinthians. 12:9. In memory of Mrs.. Stiles by her daughter, Angie.
36 .Fern Leaf Bleeding Heart Dicentra exima . Summer blooming perennial. “..Unto Him that loved us and washed us of our sins in His own blood…” Revelation 1:5b-6. In memory of Dorothy Schultz & Kate Colon by Mr. & Mrs. George Schultz, Sr.
37 .O bedient Plant Physosteg ia virginiana .. Perennial white blooms. An Appeal For A Holy Life. 1 Pet. 1:14-16
38. Garden Flag Welcom e: Jesus and the Animals
39 . Church Leadership: Power Seeking Pride Or Truthful Goodness Demetrius Daylily. Excerpts from 3 John: Domineering church leader, vs Demetrius, John’s choice for a man of God worthy to model ourselves after.
40 . The Watchman Alcea . Summer chocolate blooms. Illustration of Ezekiel 33:7. In loving memory of Lionel Peter Copeland, ever faithful husband and father.
41, Double Heart Trellis & Vine Wrought iron trellis with Bleeding Heart Vine. Clerodendrum splendens . (Vine removed seasonally) In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Larry Cline’s 45th Wedding Anniversary by their grandchildren. John 3:16.
42 . ”If Anyone Is Thirsty” Birdbath Garden Accent, illustration of John 7:37“If anyone thirst , let him come to Me and drink.” In Memory of Dr. Fred C. James and in honor of
Joanna H. James, with love by Donna, Julie & Grandchildren, Kelsey, Justin, and Chloe.
43 “Remember Me” Rose Bush Hybrid Tea Rose blooming copper colored blooms all summer. “Remember me, My Lord, when you come with your kingdom.” Luke 23:42. In celebration of Jane & J. Irvine Thornton’s 60 years of marriage by their children, Jim Thornton, Barbara Elliott & Kay Condron.
44 . Amazing Grace Birdhouse & Vine Birdhouse with chimes and Mexican Love Vine. Mandevilla . Symbolic of God’s grace through Jesus. Ephesians 2:8. In honor of Thomas & Barbara Walker’s 50th anniversary by their children and grandchildren.
45 .Lion & The Lamb Sculpture & Lamb’s Ear perennial. Stachys byzantina .. ” …the lion and the sheep shall abide together…” Isaiah 11:6-9. In loving memory of “Pop-Pop” Adolph Duncan by his grandchildren, Tori, Duncan, Logan, Landon & Leanna.
46 .Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium . Spring perennial, blue blooms & decorative ladder. Illustration of Genesis 28:12. In memory of Joe M. Halcomb, 5/9/35-5/27/02, by his wife Dorothy Janke, children and grandchildren.
Sectio n D at Chaste Tree , left around corner
47 .Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus . “Chaste Lamb”. Illustrates Jesus’ purity. 1 Peter 1:18-19. In memory of Richard Burchfield by Fontana Village Resort.
48 .Garlic & Onion Allium tuberosum & Allium sepa L. Garlic Chives & Egyptian Walking Onion, Num. 11:46
49 .Chaste Lamb Vitex agnus-castus .”Chaste Lamb”. Lilac blue flowers in late spring. In memory of Hazel Lee by Fontana Village Resort. 2 Corinthians 1:1; 11:2,13:14.
50 .Water Into Wine Fountain “…Whatever He says to you, do it….. This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of G alilee ..” John 2: 1-11. Available for memorial.
51 .Red Roses Floribunda Rosa Salsa. In memory of Missy Whitaker by those who love her. Psalm 23:1,6.
52 . ” Boy & Girl Playing ” Statue An illustration of our heavenly future. “And the streets shall be filled with boys and girls playing.” Zechariah 8:3-5. In memory of Missy hitaker by her brother, Ernie
53 .”Heaven” Campanula L “…unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 NIV.
54 .Burning Bush Euonymus alatus , winged. Named for flaming red fall color. Illustration of Luke 20:37-38.
55 . Paul’s Glory Hosta. Ever-changing, variegated perennial. Illustration of our changing to heaven’s glory. Romans 8:1, 18. In loving memory of Roy H. Dunlap from his family, Jordan, Audrey and Sharon.
56 . Rose of Sharon. Hibiscus syriacus . See #2
5 7. Garden Mirror James 1:23-25. Listen to God’s word, clean up your image and God will bless you. Celebrating the lives of Liam, Elise, Colin & Isla, Grandchildren of L.P.C.
Starry Night” blooms blue-yellow blooms all spring-summer.
*58 . Autumn Angel Topiary Encore Azelea Azalea x ‘ Robleg ’ White blooms, spring, summer & fall. “An angel of the Lord appeared to them (shepherds) and the glory of the shone around them, and they were terrified…” Luke 2:9-10
59 .Nativity Figures represent God’s gift to mankind. Luke 2:11-12. Daylily “Royal Occasion” Violet, mid bloom; Star of
Bethlehe m bulb, white blooms early; Daylily “Peace On Earth”, pink bloom early; Daylily “ Frankencense & Myrrh” Yellow, mid bloom; Daylily “First Noel” White, blooms late. Daylily “Angel Fire ” Red blooms, mid; Christmas Fern Polystichum a crostichoides . Sweet Autumn Virgin’s Bower Vine Clematis Terniflora , white blooms, summer; Starry Night Viola Continuous deep blue blooms with yellow centers illustrate the night of Jesus’ birth.
60 . Moses on the Nile Lily of the Nile. (Agapanthus) Perennial with blue blooms, reed basket & Egyptian papyrus
in bog garden. An example of God’s deliverance in Exodus: 1:2:3. In memory of Michael R. Miller, loving husband, father and devoted friend. By Ralph, Simme, & Cathy.
61 .Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus . See #2.
* 62 . Mary’s Song “ …My soul doth magnify the Lord . Luke 1:46-50, Mary statue and “Blessed Art Thou” daylily, orchid pink bloom. Available for memorial.
Section E after arbor, back church wall
6 3 .Grass and Flowers Seasonal plants illustrating Isaiah 40:6, 8. “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.”
* 64 . Jubilee Weeping Alaskan Cedar Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Jubilee’. Your dwellings, O Israel!...Like cedars beside the waters. “Numbers 24:5-6. Available for memorial.
* 65 . The Robe Azalea kaempferi 'The Robe'. Varigated azalea with red blooms. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Rev. 19: 13, 16.NIV. Available for memorial.
*66 . God Is Good. Psalm 107:1: Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good For His lovingkindness is everlasting. KJV Plaque with solar light. Available for memorial.
*67 . ” Water of Life” Fountain “ … To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. … and I will be their God, and they will be my children.” Rev. 21:6-7
*68 . Pearl of Great Price "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Words of Jesus Matt. 13:45-46. Queen of Pearls Hydrangea. Deciduous shrub, mophead white blooms.
69. COMING SOON: Virgin’s Oil Lamp and Recording
70 . Stone Garden Path & Steps Laid by Rob Hardy in loving memory of his brother, Jon Jon, and his grandmother, Juanita Stiles.…Prepare a pathway for the Lord’s coming.. Matt 3:2-3.
71 .Stone “Earth Angel” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples!" "I tell you," he replied, " if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out…" Luke19:39-41. Rock art illustration by Rob Hardy. Accented with Earth Angel Hosta.
72 . Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus . See #2
73 .Castor Bean Plant C.Ricinus communis . Annual. Botanist’s choice for Jonah’s plant. Excerps from Jonah
*74 . Mother’s Choice Peony Upright Perennial with large, double white blooms illustrates a mother’s decision to choose life for her child, even if it meant giving him away to another woman claiming to be his mother. 1 Kings 3:26-27
75 . Burkwoodi Broom Cytisus scoparius‘Burkwoodi’.”What Are You Doing Here?” Similar to Bible broom. Ruby blooms with golden highlights in spring. 1Kings19:3-12. In honor of the still, small voice of our Lord.