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Drive-through Bethlehem Teaches Meaning of Christmas

By December 16, 2022No Comments

Evangel Baptist, Bradenton, Florida, taught the true meaning of Christmas by creating a drive-through Bethlehem.

Driving or walking around Evangel Baptist’s property, the church family and community visited Bethlehem “like it was on that first Christmas night,” the church says. After passing through gates to enter the re-created town, guests encountered tax collectors, village vendors, fishermen, carpenters, and—finally—Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a stable.

Using numerous volunteers, the church hosted this event on the evenings of Dec. 2 and 3. But the event didn’t end with driving or walking through the re-created town. Guests were invited to linger outside while enjoying popcorn, hot cocoa, and s’mores; hearing a choir sing; and making Christmas ornaments.