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regardless of whether they attend church is welcome to enjoy the
performances.
“The celebration involves people of all ages from children to
seniors – last year one of our singers was 91 and she stood in the
tree and sang the whole time,” says Stearns.
As of press time the church had sold almost 5,000 tickets, don’t
delay in getting yours. Stearns describes this year’s production,
The Living Christmas Trees, “Journey to the Manger.”
“It begins as a Pastor from a local church enters the gallery
of the famous sculptor, Nathan Row, in hopes of purchasing a
Nativity scene for his church’s Christmas morning celebration.
He sets his eye on an exquisite piece hand sculpted by Nathan,
only to realize its exorbitant price tag is far beyond his reach.
After the Pastor leaves, Nathan explains to his wife Christine that
Christmas is nothing more than a commercial venture centered
on a far-fetched myth. Despite Christine’s convictions to the
contrary, Nathan can’t be swayed from his cynical outlook. That
night, as Nathan falls asleep in his studio, pieces from the Nativity,
Mary and Joseph, come to life and transport Nathan from the
Depression Era, to Italy during the Renaissance, the streets of
England, a simple church in Austria, the manger, and finally back
to the 21st century, where Nathan begins to understand the joy,
hope and love that Christ brought on that first Christmas night.
Awakening from his dream, Nathan excitedly tells his wife of the
events and the change he’s experienced as they rush to the local
church to deliver a special gift to the Pastor and his congregation.
His gift of the exquisite Nativity is only a small gesture compared
to the most wonderful gift of all...eternal life.”
Stearns believes the powerful dramatic story will captivate
minds and encourage spirits.
“Our aim is to help you to enjoy this wonderful season of the
year, and to remind you of the beautiful truth, “For God so loved
the world that He gave His only Son.”
The production will include a 25 plus piece orchestra, 110 voice
adult Choir on Trees, Angel Ballet team, stage ensemble, drama
cast, PraiseKids Children’s Choir (1st - 4th graders), Tween City
CREW (5th graders), AMPLIFY Creative Arts Team (6th - 8th
graders), Resonate Creative Arts Team (9th - 12th graders) and
a live nativity.
SAVE THE DATE
First Baptist Church
3000 Orange Blossom Drive
(Between Airport and Livingston Roads)
www.fbcn.org
888.795.1559
(9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Monday-Friday)
There are seven performances:
Dec. 5, 7 (4 & 7 p.m.), 11, 12, 14 (4 & 7 p.m.)
$12.50, $10, $5
All tickets are reserved seating.
performances.
“The celebration involves people of all ages from children to
seniors – last year one of our singers was 91 and she stood in the
tree and sang the whole time,” says Stearns.
As of press time the church had sold almost 5,000 tickets, don’t
delay in getting yours. Stearns describes this year’s production,
The Living Christmas Trees, “Journey to the Manger.”
“It begins as a Pastor from a local church enters the gallery
of the famous sculptor, Nathan Row, in hopes of purchasing a
Nativity scene for his church’s Christmas morning celebration.
He sets his eye on an exquisite piece hand sculpted by Nathan,
only to realize its exorbitant price tag is far beyond his reach.
After the Pastor leaves, Nathan explains to his wife Christine that
Christmas is nothing more than a commercial venture centered
on a far-fetched myth. Despite Christine’s convictions to the
contrary, Nathan can’t be swayed from his cynical outlook. That
night, as Nathan falls asleep in his studio, pieces from the Nativity,
Mary and Joseph, come to life and transport Nathan from the
Depression Era, to Italy during the Renaissance, the streets of
England, a simple church in Austria, the manger, and finally back
to the 21st century, where Nathan begins to understand the joy,
hope and love that Christ brought on that first Christmas night.
Awakening from his dream, Nathan excitedly tells his wife of the
events and the change he’s experienced as they rush to the local
church to deliver a special gift to the Pastor and his congregation.
His gift of the exquisite Nativity is only a small gesture compared
to the most wonderful gift of all...eternal life.”
Stearns believes the powerful dramatic story will captivate
minds and encourage spirits.
“Our aim is to help you to enjoy this wonderful season of the
year, and to remind you of the beautiful truth, “For God so loved
the world that He gave His only Son.”
The production will include a 25 plus piece orchestra, 110 voice
adult Choir on Trees, Angel Ballet team, stage ensemble, drama
cast, PraiseKids Children’s Choir (1st - 4th graders), Tween City
CREW (5th graders), AMPLIFY Creative Arts Team (6th - 8th
graders), Resonate Creative Arts Team (9th - 12th graders) and
a live nativity.
SAVE THE DATE
First Baptist Church
3000 Orange Blossom Drive
(Between Airport and Livingston Roads)
www.fbcn.org
888.795.1559
(9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Monday-Friday)
There are seven performances:
Dec. 5, 7 (4 & 7 p.m.), 11, 12, 14 (4 & 7 p.m.)
$12.50, $10, $5
All tickets are reserved seating.
