Journey to Bethlehem New Market

05/09/2026

YOUR EXPERIENCES:

"All of it! I was so amazed when I walked into the city. And the angels in the field were also a pleasant surprise. The ending manger scene really ties everything together nicely. I have young school aged children and they also really enjoyed it and asked to go back again. " Hannah Horst

04/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
DECEMBER 3-6, 2026

12/18/2025

YOUR EXPERIENCES:

"I wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the incredible experience you provide each year with Journey to Bethlehem. My family and I have been trying to obtain tickets for many years, and while the process often sells out quickly, we have always appreciated how welcoming your team has been when we show up hoping for a vacant spot. In past years, the wait was usually 15–60 minutes, but lately it has grown longer. Even so, we are always happy to wait, knowing the show is a true blessing.

We have been attending since pre-COVID, and every part of the experience delights us—from the joking parking attendants, to the ladies taking tickets, the pre-show music, and the hot cider chats at the end. Every year, we try to bring someone new, from children to the elderly, and they have all come away amazed. The little details—the musicians, the interactive gold coin handouts, and even the real baby at the end—truly make a difference and have turned this into a cherished family tradition.

It was heartbreaking when you had to pause during COVID, and equally so to learn the show would not be running this year. We fully understand, of course, but it’s a testament to the impact you have that the community feels the loss so deeply."

~ James Whiteside

12/06/2025

Last night we had the privilege of caroling through our neighborhoods! What a blessing to all who participated!

12/04/2025

Tonight would have been our first night of Journey to Bethlehem for the 2025 season. We are sad and are missing this great event for this year. But we cherish all of the memories and look forward to 2026 when we will bring it back to you. Please pray for us as we improve things and prepare for next year! We will never forget the reason for the season, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! 

11/30/2025

YOUR EXPERIENCES:

"We have only been able to get tickets once, but we loved going through the market, seeing Roman soldiers on horseback, and the potter working." ~ Anonymous

11/15/2025

COME JOIN US!

As some of you may know, J2B is taking a Sabbatical this year in order to work on improving our event. But we still want to gather and celebrate this season with our community!

On Friday evening, December 5 at 7pm, we invite you to join us for Christmas Caroling in our local communities. If you want to sing or are willing to drive, please register at the link below.

We'd love to have you join us!

Event Address: New Market SDA Church, 62 West Lee Highway, New Market, VA 22844 Contact us: [email protected] This event will start at the New Market SDA Church on Friday evening, December 5 at 7pm. We will begin with instructions, dispersing at 7:15 and return at 8:15 for hot drinks and story....

11/14/2025

YOUR EXPERIENCES:

The end of the journey is the most breathtaking and memorable when the angels appear at the birth of our Messiah. But the special little additions are really nice, our first visit we were able to sample lentil soup. Our second visit fresh baked bread and a small cross formed by nails for our children. Simply an amazing family tradition. ❤️ ~ Tammy Galladay

10/29/2025

YOUR EXPERIENCES:

"Each year our family anxiously awaits the Journey to Bethlehem experience. Our kids talk about it all year and ask when we are going. We enjoy every minute from the music in the sanctuary to each thought out scene. We enjoy the stories told along the way and the actors in character. It is a great way to celebrate the birth of Jesus." ~ Anonymous

10/07/2025

We want to hear from you! If you have ever been through Journey to Bethlehem, please take few brief moments to let us know what experience of J2B impacted you most. Tell us a situation that touched you and the reactions of your group.

Please click on the link below to tell us!

Every summer, our Journey to Bethlehem team meets to prepare for our December event. Each year, we have evaluated the previous year and made improvements for the next year to better serve the community. This past summer, after much deliberation and prayer, we have decided to take a sabbatical year,....