Live Nativity Makeover: Christmas Fest: A Celebration of Jesus

WRITTEN BY NANCY JO DEMONLIN

Hey everyone! Our Christmastime Live Nativity event is back with a new name, a new look, but, of course shouting the SAME MESSAGE. We proclaim the ‘Good News’ that our Savior, Jesus Christ, is born. ‘’For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord!” Hallelujah!

Remember our first Live Nativity in 2016?

Live Navitiy 2016

Since then, we have added various activities that now make this event much more than a re-enactment of the Christmas story. In addition to our Live Nativity presentation, we now have a KidZone Carnival, a puppet show,

a Photo Shoot, a Light & Sound presentation, and petting zoo! This year, on Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11 we will kick-off our Christmas Fest: A Celebration of Jesus with the Live Nativity being the main attraction!

Puppeteers at 2019 Live Nativity

To make this event a successful outreach to our community, we need lots of people to serve in various ways: before the event, during the event, and even after the event!

On Sunday, November 14, there will be a light luncheon in the Gym for everyone who wants to serve at our Christmas Fest. At the luncheon we will be casting vision for the event and providing information and opportunities to sign up to serve.

Here are some of the areas of service.

Before the Event:

Prepare luminaries

Prep gift bags

Bake cookies

Prep carnival games

Promotion

During the Event:

Welcome Team: stationed in each area of activity as greeters to welcome our guests.

Giveaway Givers: people to pass out our giveaway gifts.

Luminaries: set up and light candles early each evening

Refreshments: set up and serve

KidZone Carnival: set up and oversee various games

Costumes/Make Up: prep actors for Live Nativity

Sound & Lighting: help move equipment, set up and tear down each evening

Puppet Show: puppeteers (We use a prerecorded script.)

Photo Shoot: completing info cards and organize participants

Parking Attendants: assist in parking lot coordination

Van Drivers: provide transportation to and from event

After the Event: Tear Down/Clean Up

Two things everyone can do: PRAY and INVITE!

Christmas Fest Invitation cards are available for you to give to your friends and neighbors and even a stranger! Many people look for events to attend during the Christmas season and our Christmas Fest is entirely FREE!

Tim Painter at 2019 Live Nativity

Are you interested in serving in any listed areas? Please plan to come to our Christmas Fest Luncheon on November 14, immediately following the 10:45 Worship Service and sign up to serve!

Questions? Text or call Nancy Jo Demolin for more information at 724-448-7360.