Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th : 4:30-7:30 PM
LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland United Methodist Church invites you, along with your friends and family, to join them for the 8th annual production of "The Living Nativity" – "A presentation through drama and song of the account of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, according to the gospels of Luke and Matthew."
When you arrive you will be received by Roman Guards who are at their station making sure all that arrive to Bethlehem do so in an orderly and safe fashion. They will direct you to a warm, welcomed greeting by Townspeople who will introduce you to your tour guide, “Luke” or “Mary”.
As you begin your walking tour, you will witness the following along the way:
- Caeser Augustus Issuing a Decree that a Census Be Taken
- The Roman Guards Stationed at the City Gates
- The Census Taker’s Station
- The Angel’s Promise of the Birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah in the Temple
- Angel Gabriel’s Promise of the Birth of Jesus to Mary
- An Encounter with the Townspeople at the Baker's Home - Delicious Samples!
- An Angel’s Appearance to Joseph
- Mary’s Visit with Elizabeth
- An Encounter with some of the Townspeople
- The Market Place Bustling with Music and Dancing
- Mary and Joseph's Arrival at The Bethlehem Inn
- Prophecies are Recalled of Jesus' Birth
- An Angel and the Heavenly Host Appear to the Shepherds
- The Living Nativity: Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Angels
- The Live Animals - There will be time to visit with the animals!
- The 3 Wise Men at Herod's Palace
The Living Nativity Walking Tour takes place outside in the lower level parking lot of Loveland United Methodist Church, so you are advised to dress warmly.
On Saturday evening, December 5th, sign language (PSE - Pidgin Sign English) interpretation will be available on the tour, if requested.
Pat Blankenship said, "All this, and there’s no admission fee. This is our Christmas gift to you."
Looking forward to seeing you in “Bethlehem” in 2009!
