A Walk Through Bethlehem

Every year our church puts on one of them most incredible events!  They transform much of our church building into the streets of Bethlehem.  It truly is amazing, and for children, an experience that they don't soon forget! 

This year seemed extra special.  The last time we visited Liam was 4 and Ainsley was 2... so it was more for fun than anything.   But with them being "older" now, they could truly enjoy the activities and walked through the streets with wide-eyed amazement!  They had questions and enjoyed all the various experiences around every tent.

Here's our evening in pictures...

Listening to Mr. Mark tell a story, showing off official Bethlehem wear, and registering for the census

Receiving a henna tattoo, Making Perfume, and practicing writing "Messiah" in Hebrew

Making their own coin, sifting wheat, rolling dough

The ever popular bread making station!

Learning about pottery and showing off their creations...

Playing a marble game and checking out the sheep.

Finally finding baby Jesus!

I love this last picture because it just represents "us" right now! :)  Ainsley was thrilled to finally find the baby!  She loves to tell people that she played the part of baby Jesus for this event four years ago! (and she remembered all her lines!) :)

As we were heading home, I asked the kids what their favorite part was...

Liam: Making the bread, Eating the crackers and trying the white grape juice... it was better than the purple juice! (anyone notice a theme for Liam?)

Ainsley:  Seeing baby Jesus, playing the marble game with Maggie, and making the bread. 
What Ainsley didn't like... "drinking the goat's milk... it was yucky!" 

This was a great night, and I'm so beyond thankful to our church and the staff who pour so many hours into putting on this event and for all the people who volunteered!  We were blessed!

Oh, Come!  Let Us Adore HIM! 

CHRIST the LORD!