Journey to Bethlehem FBCC

03/22/2026

Come join us for Road to Resurrection today! We would love to see you.

04/20/2025

On that first Easter morning, the tomb was empty because Jesus had done exactly what He said He would. He conquered death, rose again, and proved that His word never fails.
🕊️ “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:6
Today, we don’t just celebrate an event — we celebrate a Savior who keeps His promises.
Because He lives, we have hope, freedom, and new life. ✝️💛
Happy Easter from all of us!

04/06/2025

Day two of Road to Resurrection at First Baptist Church of Columbia, IL. 2-5 pm. We will be having it inside the church building. This is a FREE event.

04/05/2025

Open until 1!

04/05/2025

Road to Resurrection at First Baptist Church of Columbia IL is still on for this weekend. We have modified the performance for Saturday to take place inside the church with the expectation of rain most of the day. Sunday is still planned to be held outside along the same trail as Journey to Bethlehem.

Jesus came to earth to pay the price for our sin by dying on the cross. But the story doesn’t end there. At Road to Resurrection, you are going to see the depths of Jesus' love for you as he endured great suffering. Jesus did all of this: he suffered, he died, and rose from the dead so you and I can have a right relationship with God through faith in Him.

Groups will be going through approximately every 7-8 minutes.

Neither rain, sleet nor snow... Road to Resurrection at First Baptist Church of Columbia IL is still ON for this weekend with some modifications for Saturday's performance. Instead of being outdoors, we have brought it indoors to the church. As of right now, Sunday's Road to Resurrection will be outdoors. We hope you can join us this weekend.

03/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who has attended our Journey to Bethlehem @ First Baptist Church of Columbia in recent years. Although we are taking a break from this winter production, we have exciting news about a new spring interactive walk-thru at FBCC! Road to Resurrection is an interactive walk-through drama that helps bring the Easter story to life. Along the path, the community will see a portrayal of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Included during this event will be family-friendly activities to go along with the walk-through drama.

Journey To Bethlehem is a FREE, live, outdoor telling of the Christmas story with the sights and soun

11/20/2024

We have had many messages asking if we will be performing Journey to Bethlehem this year at FBCC. Sadly, we will not be having the performance this year. We do plan on bringing it back in the future and will make announcements on dates on this page. Thank you to everyone who has messaged and reached out.

11/20/2023

We just wanted to get the word out that Journey to Bethlehem at FBCC will not be taking place in 2023. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to inquire about this. We are anticipating having it once again in 2024 after taking this year off.

12/14/2022

Thank you to everyone that came out this year for our 5th annual Journey to Bethlehem. Over 1300 people this past weekend experienced the live storytelling of the night that changed the world! Each year over 200 volunteers work several months to build scene structures, sew costumes, prepare the trail, band/singing rehearsal, and planning & organizing, to make this weekend memorable for you and your families. We pray your experience at Journey to Bethlehem added to your Christmas season. On behalf of all of the volunteers of Journey to Bethlehem and the staff of First Baptist Church of Columbia. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and may God bless each of you!

12/11/2022

Thank you so much for everyone that has come out so far this weekend! It has been great seeing everyone and hearing how much Journey to Bethlehem has added to their Christmas season. Doors are open now and journeys start at 5 and end at 9.