Live Nativity and Christmas Candlelight Service

Sunday evening was the live nativity and candlelight service at church.   It was bitter cold - 29 degrees - but the animals didn't seem to mind, and we were all bundled up and prepared for the cold.

We got there early and arrived before the animals.  ;-)  The trailer below transported 2 camels, a cow, donkey, llama, 2 goats, sheep, and some ducks.  Amazing!  The children loved being able to pet and feed them.

A group of teens from the Romeo High School Choir came and sang Christmas carols - outside and inside during the candlelight service.

The Romeo High School Drama Club portrayed Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and Wisemen.

At 6:00 p.m. we went inside for the candlelight service.   Some of the members of the Romeo High School Choir sang a couple of songs and Pastor Steve gave a devotional before we lit our candles, singing Silent Night.

Our daughter and son-in-law came and brought Evie and Juliette [their granddaughters and our great-granddaughters].  

I wore a black fur hat to keep me warm outside, and had to leave it on inside to avoid staticky 'hat hair.'  My hubby said I looked Russian!  ;-)

It was a great way to begin the week leading up to Christmas.   My Christmas and grocery shopping for Christmas Eve are done, and I'm looking forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord.

This last picture came through my Facebook feed this morning and it was so cute I had to share it.  I don't know who the little guy is, but he's adorable and guaranteed to put a smile on your face!