"101 Nativities Exhibit" at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church

Nov 20, 2014

by Lynne Tebo

Thinking of Christmas? Think Nativity, which refers to scenes or crèches displayed at Christmas depicting the birth of Christ, so visit the fourth annual “101 Nativities Exhibit” at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm and Sat. & Sun. Nov. 22 & 23 from 1:30 - 3:30pm.

The Nativity exhibit will include nativities from all over the world, made of metal, wood, glass, ceramic or plastic. Nativities that children can handle and play with will also be on display. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Each child will be given an opportunity to make a craft to take home. The children’s craft room is decorated with birthday hats and streamers in celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday.

The Nativity Exhibit has become a tradition at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. "101 Nativities" has grown several ways since that first Nativity Exhibit in 2011 - in the number of nativities on display, the number of community members who have participated in the event, and the number of persons attending the exhibit.

Ladies from the church and community have contributed to the exhibit by bringing their nativities to the church for display, contributed their time and talents in the setup of the nativity exhibit, and contributed their time during the actual event.

A "Nativity Christmas Tree,” will again be on display, decorated with handmade nativities made by over 60 ladies and children from the church and community. This has brought women of our community together from a variety of faiths and backgrounds and the nativity exhibit has truly become a community effort. You will not want to miss out on this amazing event. We encourage all grandmothers to share time with your grandchildren by bringing them to the Nativity exhibit. You will be making memories that may last into eternity. We encourage everyone to get together with their family and friends and come to the fourth annual nativity exhibit!

“For unto us a child is born...” Isaiah 9:6