Because there was no room at the inn, baby Jesus was born in a manger. In the poignant scene are Sophie Scott, angel in the background; Lily Gambel, little angel; Lauren Rossi, Mary; and Chris Gambel, Joseph. BY RON MACARTHUR
December 20, 2015
Steve Daddona as Joseph looks skyward in prayer with Mary, portrayed by Berta Goodwin, in the background. BY RON MACARTHUR
Angels announce the birth of Jesus to shepherds tending their flocks. BY RON MACARTHUR
King Herod, portrayed by John Ovens, was king of Judea during the birth of Jesus. BY RON MACARTHUR
A Roman guard, portrayed by K.C. Carmine, and a money collector, portrayed by Tony Harrison, greet people at the Bethlehem gate. BY RON MACARTHUR
Tina Trout as the Angel of the Tomb talks about Jesus as the reason for the Christmas season. BY RON MACARTHUR
Each year at Christmas, Conley's United Methodist Church off Camp Arrowhead Road presents a two-night living nativity depicting the Christmas story.