Bethlehem Walk
November 27 --The First United Methodist
Church of Escondido will host the 26th recreation of the "Little Town of
Bethlehem" Dec. 13-15, a renowned holiday tradition where visitors from
across Southern California can experience an authentic depiction of the
birthplace of Christianity.
Last year, over 2,000 people attended
Bethlehem Walk, strolling through the masterfully staged open areas of the
church. Live artisans, shopkeepers, shepherds, Jewish families, Roman
centurions and prophets present a living picture of Bethlehem in the time of
Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor who decreed that a census be taken, setting
in motion the pivotal event of Christendom, the birth of Jesus, the Christ, in
Bethlehem. In Escondido's "Little Town of Bethlehem, there also is, of
course, an inn and a manger, complete with actors portraying Joseph, Mary and
the infant Jesus. (Yes, real babies, swaddled warmly against the cold!)
"Bethlehem Walk is a gift to the
community," said Rev. Faith Conklin, pastor of FUMC, Escondido. "More
than a dozen other local churches of many different denominations help build
and staff the 'city.' We all come together to share the joy of Christmas and
its message of peace and goodwill for all of the Earth."
The church is located at 341 South Kalmia
Street, at the corner of 4th and Kalmia. Tours are free and begin every 5
minutes during designated times.
Reservations for tours are highly
recommended; those with reservations are given priority entrance in the tour
groups. Tours will be: Friday, Dec. 13, 5:30 - 8:55 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, 4
- 8:25 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 15, 4 - 7:55 p.m.
Reservations can be requested after 8:30
a.m., December 2, by emailing bethlehemwalk@fumcesc.com or by completing a form
on the church website, fumcesc.com. Please include the preferred date and tour
time, as well as the number of people in your party. A reservations coordinator
from the church will contact you to confirm the tour date and time.
If you are interest in doing this please
contact the church office 224-2995.
God Bless
Denise
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