“A Night in Bethlehem” presented by Westminster United Methodist Church, provided visitors a unique opportunity to experience the wonder of Jesus’ birth with 70 costumed characters during this Christmas event. Following time outside, visitors were invited into the ancient Bethlehem Marketplace to meet friendly merchants and participate in fun activities.
A manger scene on the alter greets visitors during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
A group follows their guide through “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Will Somers plays Joseph during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Snow falls on the Fit for a King Inn during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Travelers gather around Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Guards stand at the gate to the city as travelers are seen in the distance during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Karl Whittenburg, left, and Malcolm Stranathan are Artimus and Barak who are trying to find the way to Bethlehem during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Herod, played by John Yingling, reads from a scroll during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Sheckles are collected by the tax collector during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Travelers follow the North Star and meet the Wise Men during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Chris Schryer plays the tax collector during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
A sheep is fed during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
The inn keeper greets visitors during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Angels and shepherds sing during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Jan Halman-Miller, left, helps Grace Alger, 8, make a percussion instrument during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Michelle Bowman and Aaron Lyle offer samples of unleavened bread during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)
Elizabeth Gordon hands her daughters Abby, 5, and Hannah, 6, a bag of sheckles during “A Night in Bethlehem” at Westminster United Methodist Church. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)