A Night in Bethlehem

First of all, I have this great committee. I could never do this calling with out them. Plus we had a lot of other people that helped us. It so much less stressful that way.

We had planned one party,but the person in charge of the program couldn't figure out what we should do. She just kept feeling like we should do a Bethlehem night. So with only 11 days before the party, we changed the whole thing. It came together beautifully, obviously that's what we needed to do. So many people came up to me and said how glad they were we did a Night in Bethlehem.

So here are a few pictures, in random order.This is everyone at the close of the activity, singing Silent Night while facing the stable . See the star up above turned on now that

Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus arrived at the stable.

We had some table and chairs set up

and families brought blankets to sit on.

Family picture minus Rob, who was at

at work

Sister Ruefenacht, our angel, singingThe stable before the birthcrafts for kidsKaty and Annaleah helping outOur holy familyNotice the tent we made in the background. This is where kids played the dreidel gamewe had booths with apples, bread, hummus, cheese, pita sandwiches, and chicken kabobs.Our village wellEven the young men helped

It was great night!