Historic Bethlehem Village Comes Alive in Poway
Tenth year expected to draw thousands

Come experience a re-creation of 1st century Bethlehem Village -- an outdoor celebration of the birth of Jesus at North City Presbyterian Church.
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North City’s beautiful campus will be transformed again this Christmas into the first century village of Bethlehem on the nights of December 12th and 13th. Our biggest event of the year, Bethlehem Village is truly an experience that is not to be missed. Between 6:00 and 9:00pm, Roman soldiers will register visitors, shepherds will be tending sheep, kids will be playing in the petting zoo, the marketplace will serve goodies, singers will be caroling, llamas will provide rides for the kids, and of course there will be a live nativity. This Christmas celebration will include:

• Llama rides with free photos!
• An animal petting zoo
• Puppet shows
• Live music entertainment for adults and kids
• Crafts and games for kids
• Free snacks
• A marketplace
• A live nativity play
• Free for all!
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The Details

Please join us and be filled with Christmas Spirit on Friday & Saturday December 12th & 13th from 6:00 to 9pm. North City Presbyterian Church is located 1.7 miles east of Interstate 15 on the corner of Poway Road and Springhurst Drive (11717 Poway Road). click here for a map. Call 858-748-4642 for more information.

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Jonathan, Katelyn and Klare Dunas reach for a chicken at the "Shepherd's Corral"

Hundreds gather to watch the reenactment of the Nativity

Joseph, played by Alex Printy and Mary, played by Katie Tullsen, try to escape the wrath of King Herod

Mary, played by Katie Tullsen, is surprised to hear from the angel Gabriel

Kei Matsuo catches a ride on friendly llama at "David's Llama Farm"

Puppets entertain lots of children at Bethlehem Village

Connor Hong pets a friendly pig at the "Shepherd's Corral"

Sarah Krager works at makes some crafts for her mom at "Nazareth Crafts"

Elissa Stelzner catches a ride on a pony

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