Boardman church performs live nativity

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Neighbors | Submitted .Melanie and Jeremy Basham of Boardman took part in Disciples Christian Church's Journey to Bethlehem last year. This year's journey will feature a live nativity.

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Neighbors | Submitted .Mark Tareshawty of Canfield portrayed a Roman guard. Disciples Christian Church will hosts Journey to Bethlehem, a walk-through drama, Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its 565 Boardman-Canfield Road location.

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Neighbors | Submitted .Richard Grate of Poland read the decree from Ceasar Augustus that "all the world shall be taxed." Grate played the role during Disciples Christian Church's "Journey to Bethlehem" in 2009. This year the journey will feature a live nativity Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a break from the busy holiday season and join Disciples Christian Church on a Journey to Bethlehem Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The walk-through drama will recreate the sights and sounds of the village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth and features a live nativity.

“We will have various stations where people can interact with people of the times,” said the church’s pastor Rev. Tim Brown.

Participants will take part in a Census, meet King Herod, visit angels, wise men, shepherds tending flocks and join the cast in its search for the newborn baby. Afterward, visitors can go to the ancient city’s marketplace and watch craftsman at their work, make a craft, visit the soothsayer or enjoy refreshments, including cocoa and cookies.

“We tried to make it meaningful for adults and kids in the community,” said Brown. “And I hope this is an alternative for them during the busy holiday season and gets the real message out that Christ was born to give hope.”

The church is located at 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, across from Giant Eagle and Get-Go in Boardman.

For information, call the church office at 330-758-8189 or visit http://dcc4boardman.net.