Last night we had a couple of friends call to see if we wanted to go to an outdoor "Walk through Bethlehem" at a church in Ringgold, GA.
It was aweome! Absolutely awesome! When we got there we got 'herded' into the sanctuary, that was absolutely packed - standing room only, and got to enjoy some great 'live' music while we waited.
During the time we waited, a black choir from a nearby Baptist church performed - and they were awesome. They were singing and Joelle was really getting into the music. One of the choir memebers noticed and stopped to say "hi" to her on the way out after they finished their 'set.' It was cool.
Then our group was finally called up - and we got in line and went on a 45 minute walk through Bethlehem. It takes 225 people to put this event on. We went though the 'gate' into Bethlehem - and had to pay a tax (A shilling they gave us as we gave them our ticket) and then through the shops of the period and then on into the Inn where there was "no room." And into the field where the shepherds were keeping watch on their sheep (Actual sheep) and we got visited by some angels who sang to us and then to the stable where 'Jesus' was born, we ran into the wisemen with camels as we left the stable and then we 'time-warped' into the future with Jesus talking to the disciples and then to the cross and then the empty tomb.
It was just really cool and a great way for our girls to actually experience the Christmas story live - rather than just hear it.
Most definetly cool!!!
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That sounds awesome! Where's teh pics?
Hey Steve- glad you all got to enjoy that Christmas program! I've been to ones that are similar and they are always fun. :o)
My partner recently went to a similar event with family. They also really enjoy it, although the chilly air did leave them a bit sniffly.
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