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25th ANNIVERSARY WALK THRU BETHLEHEM

FREE Admission with your donation of canned foods

December 4, 2016

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Dates:

Fri., Dec. 9 from 7-9 p.m.                 

Sat., Dec. 10 from 7-9 p.m.                           

Sun., Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m.

Location:
Simpsonwood Park
4500 Jones Bridge Circle
Peachtree Corners, GA  30092
770-441-2181

Facts: 
- Hundreds of candle lights will line the path to the “Walls of Bethlehem.”

- Roman guards, shopkeepers and merchants in costume will be in the streets. Care has been taken to ensure that the goods in each shop are realistic. See live farm animals and a camel during your visit. You will also see shepherds, angels and Wise Men. Visit the live nativity scene at the manger.

- More than 300 church members volunteer to re-create Bethlehem.  Simpsonwood UMC members of all ages participate in planning, constructing, performing and supporting Walk Through Bethlehem.

- Approximately 3-4,000 visitors experience the excitement of "Walk Through Bethlehem every year.

- While admission is free, canned food will be accepted for the Norcross Cooperative Ministry.  Simpsonwood UMC has collected hundreds of barrels of canned goods through the year. 

- Hot chocolate is served at the end of each visitor’s journey to further warm the spirit.