Published January 14. 2021 06:51AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
Members of Faith Wesleyan Church, Orefield, presented a drive-through Nativity during the evenings of Dec. 18 through Dec. 20, 2020.
The chapter of St. Luke, in the Christian Bible, was the source for the Nativity as celebrated throughout Christendom and throughout the world.
Faith Wesleyan Church members stayed true to the story as written by St. Luke in the latter half of the first century.
His description of the birth of the Christ Child was taken from eyewitnesses living at the time of Christ.
Faith Wesleyan Church member Becky Kemp portrayed Mary and daughter, Ellie, was the Angel Gabriel. Gabriel announced to Mary she would give birth to the Savior of the World.
Caesar Augustus, portrayed by Craig Moyer, decreed that all of the world would be registered. This compelled Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem. Roman guards, played by Noah Kemp and Joshua Drummond, saw to Caesar's security.
It was a good time to be a merchant in Bethlehem. Denise Ryan, Deanna Steich, Liz Moyer, Janet Smith and William Beatty all portrayed merchants willing to barter with visitors while in Bethlehem.
Craig Smith was portraying a very happy inn owner who has filled his rooms with guests arriving for the census.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Three Wise Men, played by Audaly Drummond, Keith Ulett and Helmut Wicker, traveled from the East to see the miracle of the birth of the Christ Child as they followed the Eastern Star.
Shepherds played by James McCready, Josiae Drummond and Josiah Zola watch their sheep by night.
And angels portrayed by Adrianna Ortiz, Giavonna Ortiz, MaKayla Dana, Emmalynn Dana, (back row) Alicia Dana and Ruthy Wicker appeared to announce the Birth of the Christ Child
Alex and Sierra Moyer played the roles of Joseph and Mary, the proud parents of Jesus. Additional photos appear on page A2. PRESS PHOTO BY LOU WHEELAND
Channeling his future as Jesus was Luis Ortiz.
