Lds night in bethlehem

This was a night like no other. In and amongst all the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations it was so nice to walk into this humble, peaceful night of honoring the birth of our Savior. Many, many talented and gifted individuals worked their magic and came up with a beautiful marketplace that offered fruits, sliced meat pitas, olives, crackers and all sorts of great food for our "supper." Bottled water at the well. Lots of rugs and blankets for family seating. Tables and chairs were set…

Our church always has an annual Christmas dinner. Sometimes its the usual sit-down dinner with some light entertainment. One year it was ...

Our church always has an annual Christmas dinner. Sometimes its the usual sit-down dinner with some light entertainment. One year it was ...

It was a wonderful night in Bethlehem... We had our ward party last night. This is the Christmas party that I had in mind after I did last years ward party. I am so glad that I got to stay around and see my "vision" play out for the evening. Most wards do something like this at least once, but our ward has never done it. It is a huge on taking, but I knew that it could be done. Here is the census area where you signed the census and paid your taxes (can of food) before entering the market…

This was an activity that was in the very early stages of planning when I got released. (Sorry it has taken me over 6 months to post!) While I do not have all of the details I will post what I do know as it was a huge success. First of all, I will tell you that my Ward had done "Christmas in Bethlehem" about 5 years ago (Before I was called) and it was far too unorganized and far too much work. The feedback wasn't necessarily positive after that, so when I suggested it as a possibility to my…

Last weekend I helped a few ladies from my church plan our wards Christmas party: A Night in Bethlehem. We wanted to create a Christmas experience that celebrated the life of Christ. I'm on the enrichment committee,

Our ward (a group of Latter-day Saints or Mormons) this year hosted A Night in Bethlehem for its annual ward party. We met first in the chapel where we received instruction as to how the events would unfold and had an opening prayer. As families, we gathered together outside the "gates*" of Bethlehem and waited to be announced by the Roman Soldiers (*the doors into the gymnasium). Each family was announced and a census-taken and recorded by the town scribes and paid their taxes (cans of food…

This was a night like no other. In and amongst all the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations it was so nice to walk into this humb...

It was a wonderful night in Bethlehem... We had our ward party last night. This is the Christmas party that I had in mind after I did last years ward party. I am so glad that I got to stay around and see my "vision" play out for the evening. Most wards do something like this at least once, but our ward has never done it. It is a huge on taking, but I knew that it could be done. Here is the census area where you signed the census and paid your taxes (can of food) before entering the market…

A Night in Bethlehem - Market tent ideas