Bedford church takes Nativity story
on the road with drive-through drama
___BEDFORD--Baby Jesus doesn't stay in the manger at Woodland Heights Baptist Church.
___"Celebrate Christmas," the church's holiday extravaganza, features a live-action drive-through presentation of the life of Christ.
___"We have 13 scenes with full cast--about 200 people in all--in costumes, with props, makeup, lighting, etc.," Pastor Doug Riggs explained.
___The show is located on the church's campus, at 3712 Central Drive in Bedford. Each vehicle receives a cassette that narrates the scenes from Jesus' life, acted out by church members.
___The narration is 18 m
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MEMBERS of Woodland Heights Baptist Church depict the wedding at Cana, where Jesus first displayed his miraculous power.
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inutes long, but last year--when Woodland Heights started the presentation--vehicles averaged about 25 minutes on the tour, Riggs reported.
___The scenes include:
___ The nativity, with live animals, including a camel, sheep and donkeys.
___ A carpenter shop, depicting Jesus as a young boy. The narrative reflects on his teaching related to carpentry.
___ The wedding at Cana, where Jesus conducts the first miracle of his public ministry, demonstrating that he came to bring new life to people.
___ Jesus' meeting with Nicodemus, a respected religious leader. This is where Jesus says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
___ His conversation with the "woman at the well," where a person who has trouble with relationships meets the Savior.
___ The pool of Bethesda, where a hopeless and helpless man meets Jesus and is healed.
___ Jesus and the children, featuring the "innocent of faith" who meet the Lord.
___ The Last Supper, where Jesus gathers with his disciples to celebrate the Passover.
___ Gethsemane, the garden where Jesus struggles over his destiny and submits his will to God the Father's.
___ A city street scene depicting Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha, site of his crucifixion.
___ The crucifixion, presenting Jesus and the two thieves on their crosses.
___ Jesus' resurrection, showing Jesus alive, his tomb empty and the Roman soldiers who guarded him bewildered.
___ A modern scene, tying the events of Jesus' life together and illustrating how Jesus is relevant today.
___Woodland Heights takes on the program for two reasons, Riggs said.
___"We want to present the story of Jesus so that lost people will hear the gospel and receive Jesus and so that Christians will be encouraged to live for Jesus," he explained. "We really ask that Christians bring lost friends to the presentation rather than just bringing their Christian friends."
___Woodland Heights' "Celebrate Christmas" will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14-16.
___Although the presentation is free, the church accepts canned food for a local food bank and new toys for a Metroplex charity.
___For more information, call the church at (817) 571-7884, or visit the church's website, www.eWHBC.com.
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