Live Nativity
"...I bring you good news of great joy." Luke 2:10
The live nativity is a ministry that we present on the Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday before Christmas. This three day event draws over 5,000 people.
There are seven scenes; the angel's announcement to Mary that she will be the
mother of God's son., the angels' proclamation to the shepherds that the
child is born, the choir of angels to the shepherds, Joseph and
Mary on their way to Bethlehem, the manger with baby Jesus, the wise men following the star to
find the Christ child, and Christ risen from the grave after the Crucifixion.
In addition to live characters in the scenes we use live animals. We rent
camels, goats, and a donkey from the Natural Bridge Zoo. Sheep are loaned
to us for use in the Shepherds' scene.
This ministry was started in 1985 by Steve Fulton and the teens of our
congregation. It has grown over the years and almost one half of our
congregation is involved in presenting this ministry. Freddie and Linda
Liptrap have headed this ministry for many years now. Also involved are
Pat
Smith, Jackie Jones, Gina Layfield, Gloria Manning, Helen Paxton, Missy Paxton,
and Eddie Johnson.
The angel's announcement
to Mary that she will be the mother of God's son.
2004 Nativity Pictures
2007 Nativity Pictures
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