Shepherd’s Cross Living Nativity

2nd & 3rd Weekends of December

December 12 – 14 & 20 – 22,  2012
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
10:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M.

COME ON OUT AND ENJOY!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

There is no fee for the Living Nativity
(suggested donation $3.00 per person)
Come and capture the meaning of Christmas.

The Living Nativity is a walk through event, reminiscent of that first Holy Christmas.
Live character portrayals include Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men and angels.
The stable will be filled with live animals, and there is opportunity to interact with them.
Animals included in the scene are sheep, goats, donkeys, mules, dogs, chickens, guineas,
ducks, and horses.  The nativity is housed indoors in an authentic Amish built gambrel roof barn.

The original wondrous Christmas Story will spring to life once again,
as you look upon this re-enactment of that Holy Night when Jesus our Savior was born.

Enter into the peace of a certain cool winter’s night when while there were
“Shepherds watching their flock by night” Jesus came.  The sheep flock at Shepherd’s Cross
will be lying near by in the fields.

• Over one hundred costumed Bible characters, during the course of the six days.
  
• Hospitality table – includes apple cider, cookies and coloring sheets.
  
• Special activities offered periodically over the course of the Nativity include:
  

spinning, weaving  & other fiber arts demonstrations.

• Hands–on learning center –  features pecans and evergreens as well as farm animals.
  
• Shepherd’s Cross is PASS aligned & an accredited Oklahoma Agritourism facility.
  
• The Living Nativity is not a performance.  It is intended for a peaceful reflection upon the meaning ofChristmas.
  Step back in time, to the era of Christ’s birth.
  
• Christmas children’s audio-visual program
  
• Children’s arts & crafts project with natural pecans, walnuts &/or pine cones
  
• Farm Museum will be open

“While they were there (in Bethlehem), the time came for the baby to be born,
and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son.  She wrapped Him in clothes and
placed Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:6-7

SHEPHERD’S SHOP
A Unique Country Shopping Experience
Shepherd’s  Shop  hosts a variety of sheep and Great Shepherd gifts, including wool blankets,
yarn, roving, sheep pelts, Amish jams & jellies, locally grown honey, festive Christmas gifts, and hand crafted items from local artisans as well as from Christian Missions across the world.  The shop is an arts and crafts fair all on its own!
Spectacular local artisans offer unique, hand made gifts for all ages.

DRAMATIC STORY TELLERS
One Story is told every hour throughout the nativity
1.  ELIZABETH
the story of Christ’s birth from Elizabeth’s (the mother of John the Baptist) perspective.
Written  and performed by Betty Howard
2.  THE INN KEEPER’S WIFE
The story of Christ’s birth from the Inn Keeper’s wife’s perspective.
Written and performed by Frankie Campbell
3.  MENAGERIE AT THE MANGER
The story of the barn animals at Christ’s birth.
Written and performed by Linda Allen

PECAN FESTIVAL
Farm Fresh 100% Natural Pecans
Shepherd’s Cross harvests Pecans each year. We have been harvesting pecans at the farm for eighteen years. Native Pecans. Be sure and stock up on pecans for all those Christmas baking needs.

BLACK WALNUTS
Shepherd’s Cross harvests Black Walnuts each year.  Authentic, 100% Natural, healthy native black walnuts will bring a
special touch to your Holiday season.

HAND CRAFTED ITEMS
Available in shepherd’s Shop
Support local artisans                Authentic handicrafts
Amish candies &  baked items
Unique gifts ~ with a country flair

EVERGREEN WREATHS & BOUGHS
FRESH – HAND MADE
A wide variety of wreaths, boughs, and cross wreaths will be available to purchase, or to special order. Grave blankets
available by special request. Bible Garden tour guide Wilma Thompson will be on hand to tell of the special meaning of the
evergreen boughs, as we decorate in celebration of Jesus the King’s special day . . . Christmas.  100% of the proceeds from
the sale of our wreathes benefit missions locally as well as internationally.
This service is provided through our non-profit organization Heart of the Shepherd Inc.
Prices range from $7 – $14 for boughs & wreaths.

Come and stay for a few minutes or for a few hours.  A refreshing, peaceful outing, during the hustle and bustle of the holiday
season.
One and a half hours is the average time spent by each guest at the Living Nativity.

The Living Nativity is completely housed indoors. The tour barn is heated.FARM FRESH LAMB MEAT
Produced at Shepherd’s Cross; USDA packaged and certified; 100 % Natural
Festive for your Holiday Meals

There is no charge for the Living Nativity.  Donations are graciously accepted. Tax deductible receipts are available.