Thanks for checking out the debut of Central Christian Churches drive through nativity. There are three ways to enjoy the nativity. 1) The video from our website directly (the first video below). 2) If that video is having trouble use our secondary YouTube link (below the first video). 3) If those aren't working or you prefer you can also use the script that is available to read below both videos or you can simply drive through in silence and enjoy (make sure someone besides the driver is reading).
Transcript:
Intro. Hello, this is Pastor Jeremiah from Central Christian Church. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for visiting our drive thru nativity. We ask that while you drive thru, you remain in your vehicle, turn off your headlights and be cautious and courteous as you enjoy the experience.
Station one. One night in a small town called Nazareth. God sent an angel to a young woman named Mary. This young woman, Mary, was a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph. God sent an angel to Mary. The angel said, God is pleased with you. You will have a baby and name him Jesus, for he will be the Son of God. This frightened Mary at first, but she trusted in God. Soon an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel told Joseph that Mary would give birth to God's son. They were to name him Jesus and he would save people from their sins. Joseph trusted in what the angel said and married Mary.
Station two. A few months later, Caesar Augustus issued a census that required every man to return to his home town. Joseph was from a town called Bethlehem, which was pretty far away from Nazareth. Joseph and Mary traveled the long journey on a donkey while she was nine months pregnant.
Station three. By the time they reached Bethlehem, tired from their journey, they sought an inn to rest. Unfortunately, because of the census requiring everyone to return home, the inn was full and the innkeeper told them they had no vacancies. However, Mary was very tired and the baby was coming, so the innkeeper told them they could stay in his stable.
Station four. In a nearby field, under the stars were some shepherds keeping watch over their flock of sheep. An angel appeared to tell them of Jesus's birth, saying, you will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. After hearing the angels sing praises to God, the shepherds went into town to see the newborn king.
Station five. The time came for Jesus to be born. Mary gave birth to her first son, Jesus, in a stable full of animals. She and Joseph wrapped him in cloth and laid him in a manger, just as the angels had said.
Station six. King Herod had heard of Jesus's birth and was not happy about it. He sent three wise men to find Jesus by following a star. King Herod told the wise men he was going to worship Jesus, but he was lying. The King wanted to have baby Jesus killed. The three wise men gave Jesus gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh, and did not return to the king because they knew that one day Jesus would save the world and he did.
Conclusion. As you exit the drive thru nativity, please stop by the little church display on your right for a craft and information about central service times. Also, feel free to check out our Central Youth K through 5 program (CYK5) on Tuesday nights and other activities and events on our website at Central Christian online.com.