The Bethlehem Experience 2010 - Cool Spring Baptist Church



The Bethlehem Experience Saturday, December 4 2:00 - 7:00 pm An interactive journey for the entire family! Click Here for The Bethlehem Experience Website, a Video Walkthrough, and for More Photos. Cool Spring Church traveled back some 2,000 years ago to the town of Bethlehem. The church was transformed to that time and place, and over 1500 visitors experienced the sights and sounds of this little town much like Mary and Joseph did the night they came looking for a place to rest their heads after a long trip. They encountered people going about their busy day in the marketplace totally unaware of what was soon to take place in a small stable on the edge of town. Children enjoyed talking to shop-keepers, tasting the food in the open market and seeing the baby Jesus in the manger. This interactive, hands-on journey to Christmas was an experience for the entire family to be enjoyed from beginning to end. Click on each photo for a larger image.


The shepherd's animals outside the church.		Greeters at the entranceway. Children received a booklet to place stickers from throughout the Bethlehem Experience.


Roman soldiers were everywhere.		Shepherds keeping watch.


The gate to Bethlehem.		Registration for the Roman census.


Roman census and assessment of taxes.		You must pay your tax when you enter the Bethlehem market.


Kneading and baking bread at the bakery. Different breads were available to taste.		The bakery.


The clothing and garment shop.		The vegetable stand at the marketplace.


The candy shop with different candies from that era to try.		The wreath and flower shop.


The jail outside of the marketplace.		The vegetable stand.


The temple.		Interesting exhibits.


Children's games and activities.		The Inn - no rooms were available.


Cooking outside of the marketplace.		Fruits and vegetables.


Woodworking shop.		The metalworking shop where children received a small metal item.


Pottery shop.		Pottery making.


Refreshments were available in the Mission Cafe.		Mary and Joseph at the manger explaining the Christmas story.


The manger.		Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus.


Animals at the manger.		There was also a time available for praise, worship, and prayer.


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