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ALPHA - OMEGA
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Emmanuel means 'God with us'. |
Emmanuel Church Warren Hill is more commonly known as 'Emmanuel Church Bestwood' and in some cases 'Emmanuel Church Arnold'. |
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Emmanuel Church is situated close to the Bestwood Lodge country Park.
The churchyard, with its Scott's Pine, Yew trees and clipped yew bushes; is used as a thoroughfare into Bestwood Country Park
Although, the church is close to modern housing; the grounds of the church still retain thier beautiful wooded setting, which make it a popular choice for weddings and solace. The main entrance to the church is lined either side with yew bushes. Emmanuel church has a stone built, gabled and shouldered bell turret with one single bell; solely for swing chiming.
There is a Lychgate situated at the Church View Close side of the churchyard. It has a plain tile roof, steps and a pair of elaborate wooden gates with crenellated posts. |
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Emmanuel Church, is a Grade 2 listed building, built in the Early French Gothic style. It was designed by the architect Mr S.S. Teulon; who also designed Bestwood lodge for the 10th Duke of St. Albans and his wife. The foundation stone, which is set in the outside of the west wall bears the inscription "The first stone of this chapel, erected by the Duke of St. Albans and the inhabitants of Bestwood for the service of God, was laid by Mrs Challand on behalf of Lady Louise Beauclerk, May 17th 1869, the Rev. George Browne being Vicar of the Parish". |
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Inside the church, at the eastern end of the building is a beautiful apse. At the apex of the roof are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, Alpha and Omega, to remind us of the eternal nature of God. "I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end". Revelation ch.21 v 6. |
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| Beneath the Alpha and Omega, are eight painted roundels, illustrating the Benedicite or Song of Creation from the service of the Morning prayer, of which the opening words are, "O all ye works of the lord, bless ye the Lord. Praise him and magnify Him for ever". |
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| The eight painted roundels illustrate (1)the angels of the Lord, (2)the heavens, the sun the moon and the stars, (3)the lightnings and clouds, (4)the green things upon the earth, (5)the Whales and all that move in the waters, (6)Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah (Shadrach, Meschach and Abendigo) who were the three men in the burning , fiery furnance, as told in the book of Daniel. (7)the holy and humble men of heart and (8) the priests of the Lord, all of whom are called upon to bless the Lord. |
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| Restoration repairs to the domed ceiling of the apse and to two circular wall paintings were conducted by the Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust. More information can be found by using the associated link opposite. |
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| The church also contains stained glass windows depicting Jesus, the Good Shepherd and the four evangelists : St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John. The church contains many memorials, artistic panels, and further articles of interest. For more information regarding the church and its history; please refer to the link opposite. |
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