Oswego church hosts display of 60 nativity scenes from around the world

Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego hosted its 21st annual exhibit of nativity sets from around the world on Friday, Dec. 5.

Sixty Nativity scenes were placed on boards on pews in the church sanctuary by congregants Pam and Bob Dodson Jr. of Oswego. Included was a set Pam Dodson made as a youth. The displays ranged from recent acquisitions to some 80 years old.

Featured was a Filipino set of narra wood, the Philippines' national tree. Good Shepherd congregant Janet McCarty of Oswego purchased the set while serving as a Methodist missionary to the country.

The display and a chili and pie supper held by Good Shepherd United Women in Faith highlighted Oswego's annual Christmas Walk in the downtown area. The free event included a tree lighting performance, Santa's reindeer, live ice sculpting, an emergency vehicle light parade and other holiday activities.

Fox River Music Academy members with music director Karen Kulzer provided live music in the sanctuary during the display.