Walk Through Bethlehem

Bethlehem is coming to McKendree on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 & 14 2008.

Travel back in time and imagine the small town of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. Beware of the Roman soldiers, patrolling the streets. Register your family with the census taker at the gate, walk the crowded and narrow streets, visit the bustling marketplace and talk with the vendors busy in their shops. See the shepherds watching their flocks by the light of the moon. Listen carefully and you can hear as the villagers talk in excited yet hushed voices about seeing angels. Listen, to the villagers speak of the very special baby who’s just been born. Be aware of miracles occurring all around. But, don’t plan to stay overnight. The inn is full!

Even though we’ve set the stage, this isn’t a play. You’re witnessing a re-creation of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the mystery of Christmas as it all began.

The city gates are open from 6 – 8 pm and admission is free, just like God’s mercy and grace to you. Invite your family, friends and neighbors! Help fulfill McKendree’s mission to Win, Disciple and Serve by inviting others to come to our Walk Thru Bethlehem, and by helping us bring Bethlehem to Lawrenceville.

In order to bring Bethlehem to McKendree, we need lots of help. It is our prayer that this ministry will touch many lives. For some, this is their only exposure to the true meaning of Christmas. For others, it is a wonderful way to share with our families a familiar, loved and often-repeated story of Christ’s birth.

Either way, this year we’re expanding our Bethlehem, and we hope to see you there!

We need many helping hands, and helping hearts to make our 2008 Walk Thru Bethlehem bigger than last year. We need volunteers to help behind the scenes, volunteers to be part of our “cast”, volunteers to serve hot chocolate, volunteers to pray with our guests, and much more. If you are interested in helping in ANY capacity, please contact Kim Gallogly at (770) 277-6725

A Walk thru Bethlehem is located at:

McKendree United Methodist Church
1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Thank you for your prayers as McKendree eagerly awaits the chance to celebrate, and tell the story of Jesus’ birth.