“For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything." - Hebrews 3:4 In this year 2006, Precious Moments has come “home”, and Sam hopes you will agree that this year encompasses the sense of wonder, love, and inspiration that Precious Moments has always tried to communicate. “I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.” - Psalm 122:1-2 While a house provides basic shelter, it becomes a home for those who dwell in it. “Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst." - John 6:35 In the world of Precious Moments, each petal in this flower symbolizes part of the message, “loving, caring, and sharing.” This is what Sam Butcher feels Precious Moments is all about. The crown represents glory, dignity, and sovereignty. It is representative of the importance of faith now and in the next century. Butcher chose a cross surrounded by a heart to symbolize faith. The sandal represents the importance of our faith and our journey with the Lord. The egg speaks of birth, of new things to come, things known only to God alone.” - Samuel J. Nor will they completely understand until it is hatched and God’s wonderful plan is revealed. Just as we know little of what the 21 st century will bring, no one knows what is taking place inside an egg. "I have chosen the egg because it symbolizes the new millennium and a new beginning. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." - Matthew 2:2 Glasses symbolize Precious Moments’ 20 th year and to emphasize “the vision is still the same.” “For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword." - Hebrews 4:12 Ships, which are mentioned many times in the Scriptures, symbolically portray a message of hope. The trumpet also signifies a battle cry and a herald victory. The trumpet represents loving, caring, and sharing. The butterfly represents the rebirth of man who comes from darkness into light. This clef symbolizes the harmony of God’s love. The vessel is a reminder that God’s love flows through the vessel of life.
The flame represents those who have gone through the fire of life and found comfort in believing. The bow & arrow represents the power of the Bible and God’s word touching the hearts of His people. The flower represents God’s love for his children. The cedar tree is a symbol of strength, beauty, preservation, and praise. The olive branch is a symbol of peace and understanding. The cross is a universal symbol of Christianity. The fish is the earliest symbol used by believers of the Apostolic church. The hourglass symbol represents the time on Earth we have left to serve the Lord. In the Christian faith, the Holy Trinity consists of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. The triangle is a symbol of the Holy Trinity.
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