CLARKS GREEN — The 18th annual live nativity at Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abington Road, titled “Our Gift…His Presence,” was presented on Dec. 18 and 19 in two performances each day. The production included a live cast with animals and a soundtrack on a wooden set constructed across from the church’s parking lot. Guests also enjoyed hot beverages and cookies after each performance in the church basement.

Jayson Jayne and Hannah White perform as Joseph and Mary in the Christmas story during the 18th annual live nativity, ‘Our Gift…His Presence,’ at Clarks Green Assembly of God.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-1.jpg.optimal.jpgJayson Jayne and Hannah White perform as Joseph and Mary in the Christmas story during the 18th annual live nativity, ‘Our Gift…His Presence,’ at Clarks Green Assembly of God.

Bruce Leach performs as the angel Gabriel in the 18th annual live nativity at Clarks Green Assembly of God.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-2.jpg.optimal.jpgBruce Leach performs as the angel Gabriel in the 18th annual live nativity at Clarks Green Assembly of God.

Hannah White, as Mary in ‘Our Gift…His Presence.’
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-3.jpg.optimal.jpgHannah White, as Mary in ‘Our Gift…His Presence.’

Ana Rivera performs as an angel in Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-4.jpg.optimal.jpgAna Rivera performs as an angel in Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity.

Dancing angels in ‘Our Gift…His Presence’ at Clarks Green Assembly of God, from left, Ayana Rivera, Bianca Asencio, Madelyn Taylor and Julia Taylor.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-5.jpg.optimal.jpgDancing angels in ‘Our Gift…His Presence’ at Clarks Green Assembly of God, from left, Ayana Rivera, Bianca Asencio, Madelyn Taylor and Julia Taylor.

Shepherds listen to the voices of angels in ‘Our Gift…His Presence,’ Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity. From left, Hannah Hricko, Madison Kessler, Natalie Treat and Josiah Hricko.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-6.jpg.optimal.jpgShepherds listen to the voices of angels in ‘Our Gift…His Presence,’ Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity. From left, Hannah Hricko, Madison Kessler, Natalie Treat and Josiah Hricko.

Pastor Dan Miller talks about the meaning behind the Christmas story during the 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Dec. 19 of Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-7.jpg.optimal.jpgPastor Dan Miller talks about the meaning behind the Christmas story during the 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Dec. 19 of Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity.

An alpaca appears to be keeping an eye on the baby Jesus while wise men bow down in worship during ‘Our Gift…His Presence,’ Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-CGA-Nativity-8.jpg.optimal.jpgAn alpaca appears to be keeping an eye on the baby Jesus while wise men bow down in worship during ‘Our Gift…His Presence,’ Clarks Green Assembly of God’s 18th annual live nativity.

By Elizabeth Baumeister

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