Costume assistant Deborah Thompson helps Miles Fountain become Joseph for the “Journey to Bethlehem.” David Pierini/Staff Photographer
Sam Gurrola was one of the many Marys to perform in the “Journey to Bethlehem.” David Pierini/Staff Photographer
Joseph, played by Craig Nelson, whipes the face of Mary, played by Jane Larson, during the First Baptist Church of Oak Park’s “Journey to Bethlehem”. David Pierini/Staff Photographer
Bruce Renshaw portrayed King Herod. David Pierini/Staff Photographer
An angel appears before the Virgin Mary to tell her she would be with child. Sam Gurrola played Mary while Alex Gurrola was the angel. David Pierini/Staff Photographer
“Journey to Bethlehem” came to life in part because of some live animals, including sheep, a donkey and this camel. David Pierini/Staff Photographer
First Baptist Church of Oak Park hosted “Journey to Bethlehem”, a live nativity play performed on church grounds, on Dec. 8. The scenes were brought to life by costumed actors, animals that included a camel and a live baby to portray Jesus.
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