Live baby Jesus, real donkey highlight Christmas story at Aurora church

Posted December 27, 2022 10:00 pm

Submitted by Al Benson

A live baby Jesus and a donkey were part of a live Nativity program at Aurora's Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 17.

The free, public production was held outdoors on the church lawn.

Joseph, played by Ben Scott, and Mary, played by Elena Buscher, held baby Jesus, played by Arthur Reiniger.

A live donkey was tied up at the edge of the Nativity scene.

Actors portraying shepherds and Eastern kings flank the Nativity scene during the Faith Lutheran Church annual outdoor program in Aurora on Saturday, Dec. 17. Courtesy of Al Benson

Pastor Rob Douglas said, "Faith's production features a large cast, choir, live animals and scenery to provide a memorable Christmas event for the entire family.

"The journey takes visitors back in time to the birth of our Savior."

As the story was told, visitors were invited to join with the choir in singing traditional carols.

Visitors who stayed in vehicles were invited to tune to radio station AM 88.3 to listen to the narration.

After the performance, visitors were invited to sample hot chocolate and cookies, enjoy a petting zoo and take Nativity scene pictures.

Faith Lutheran Church is at 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora.

For more information, call (630) 862-3500 or email info@discoveryfaith.com.

Visit discoveringfaith.com or www.facebook.com/discoveringfaith.

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