A Night in Bethlehem & Operation Christmas Child

But..We invite everyone to join us with Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child, packing shoeboxes for Christmas distribution and sharing the gospel around the world. A Night in Bethlehem is a family-friendly event where you will experience what it was like in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. Experience the Roman census and the tax collector as “travelers” to the city. You will wander through the

streets of Bethlehem and visit a number of different shops in the marketplace. You will hear festive music…nibble treats from a first century bakery. Watch as a variety of items are crafted and displayed – you will also have an opportunity to create items yourself at the Marketplace shops and take them home with you! Visit with the citizens of Bethlehem – some popular and friendly; while others ...well maybe not so friendly. AND ... please make your evening complete by following the shepherds to visit the live display at the manger where the Christ-Child was born! You'll see, touch, feel, and smell what life was like during the miraculous time of Jesus' birth. A Night in Bethlehem will be a Christmas experience that will never be forgotten. FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!