LAUREL HOUSE

Origin: Roman wreath of victory.

Virtue: Perseverance

Verses:

James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 

Galatians 6:9 - And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Romans 5:4 - And endurance produces character, and character produces hope.

Color: Red (hex#660000)

Mascot: Ram—The ram is seen in the story of Abraham and his son Isaac. God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son as an offering. Moments before he does God stops him and presents to him a Ram with his horns tangled in a bush. The story represents Abraham’s perseverance through trials and tribulations. The Ram becomes the sacrifice as we see with our Lord and Savior becoming our sacrificial lamb as well.