The Procession of Mary and Joseph to the Manger Scene
Mike and I have been attending this church for several years now. I just realized that the indoor nativity is not complete and that the various niches in the main church has the various statues on their way to the manger scene.
Manager Scene
These are the photos after the Sunday, December 11th service. The indoor nativity scene is located to the right of the altar. The only occupants are some animals.
Mary and Joseph in first niche.
Mary and Joseph statues are located in the first niche, just to the right of the manger scene.
Shepherd and sheep
Next are the statues of sheep and their shepherd.
Alter Decorations
The alter is decorated in shades of blue, which is the main color for advent. Each pillar has a banner with the theme of each week of Watch, Prepare and Rejoice. Next Sunday, another banner will be added and the statues will move to different niches.
More Sheep coming from the other side.
Here are more sheep migrating from the left side of the church.
Another Shepherd
Here is another shepherd, who appears to be calling the sheep (from the previous niche).
What a wonderful tradition to show the progression of the Advent season.
