City of Bethlehem
Step into the City of Bethlehem this Christmas season for an unforgettable Outdoor Live Nativity Walk Through! Experience 11 authentic scenes filled with live animals, actors, narrators, and guides as you journey through Bethlehem and hear the greatest story ever told — the birth of Jesus Christ.
After your guided tour, enjoy live music, warm refreshments, and visit the Prayer Wall in the gym. Come celebrate the true reason for the season with your family and friends this Christmas!
After your guided tour, enjoy live music, warm refreshments, and visit the Prayer Wall in the gym. Come celebrate the true reason for the season with your family and friends this Christmas!
Guides - Team Leader Derran Broyles
As a volunteer on the City of Bethlehem Guides Team, you will lead guests on a guided tour through 11 authentic scenes of Bethlehem. Along the journey, you will help bring each scene to life by sharing the story and making guests feel they are truly part of the most important journey of all time — the birth of Jesus Christ. Guides will be provided with a costume, script, microphone, and flashlight. For any questions, please contact Derran Broyles.
Inside Decorations - lisa woodard
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Indoor Decorations Team, you will help set up the indoor Christmas decorations throughout the Gym, Narthex, and Stage area. Your work will help create a beautiful, welcoming, and memorable experience for guests as they enjoy the event and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
For any questions, please contact Lisa Woodard.
For any questions, please contact Lisa Woodard.
Music - Brian Lawcock
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Music Team, you will have the opportunity to play Christmas music for our guests, helping create a festive and joyful atmosphere. The Music Team will perform on the Gym stage as guests enjoy refreshments, fellowship, and the prayer area following their journey through Bethlehem.
For any questions, please contact Brian Lawcock.
For any questions, please contact Brian Lawcock.
Narrators - Trista james & Andi Watson
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Narrators Team, you will help bring the story of Bethlehem to life by narrating one of the 11 authentic scenes. You will provide guests with a brief overview of your scene, helping them better understand the importance and significance of each moment along the journey. Your role will help create a more meaningful and memorable experience for all who attend.
Narrators will be provided with a costume and script. For any questions, please contact Trista James or Andi Watson.
Narrators will be provided with a costume and script. For any questions, please contact Trista James or Andi Watson.
Greeters - pastor andrew singh & pastor mignelis lazcano
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Greeters Team, you will welcome guests as they enter Georgetown First United Methodist Church. You will help create a warm and friendly atmosphere, making guests feel comfortable and at home while answering any questions they may have. Throughout the evening, you will also have the opportunity to mingle and interact with guests to enhance their experience. For any questions, please contact Pastor Andrew Singh or Pastor Mignelis Lazcano.
actors - becky snodgrass
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Actors/Actresses Team, you will participate in one of the 11 authentic scenes, helping bring to life the most important story in history—the birth of Christ. Your role will help guests experience the significance and meaning of each scene, creating a more genuine and impactful spiritual experience.
Actors and actresses will be provided costumes and microphones. A dress rehearsal will be required to ensure proper costume fit and readiness for the event. No prior acting experience is necessary, and non-speaking roles are available. A comfortable position is available for anyone interested in participating.
For any questions, please contact Becky Snodgrass.
Actors and actresses will be provided costumes and microphones. A dress rehearsal will be required to ensure proper costume fit and readiness for the event. No prior acting experience is necessary, and non-speaking roles are available. A comfortable position is available for anyone interested in participating.
For any questions, please contact Becky Snodgrass.
Costumes - Anette eades
As a volunteer of the City of Bethlehem Costume Team, you will help ensure all volunteers are properly outfitted for their roles, including narrators, greeters, actors, guides, and prayer team members. You will work with the team to assign costumes based on size and role, and assist during dress rehearsal to help with try-ons and ensure proper fit.
During the event, you will help set up costume rooms and assist volunteers as they get ready and with any costume needs throughout the evening. On Friday and Saturday, you will help hang costumes back up and prepare laundry bundles. Your role is essential in helping create an authentic and immersive atmosphere for all City of Bethlehem guests.
For any questions, please contact Anette Eades.
During the event, you will help set up costume rooms and assist volunteers as they get ready and with any costume needs throughout the evening. On Friday and Saturday, you will help hang costumes back up and prepare laundry bundles. Your role is essential in helping create an authentic and immersive atmosphere for all City of Bethlehem guests.
For any questions, please contact Anette Eades.
outdoor decorations -
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Outdoor Decorations Team, you will help set the stage for the entire experience by preparing and placing outdoor scene decorations. The team will set up props for each scene, arrange indoor and outdoor elements, and help spread hay, trees, and bushes throughout all designated areas.
Your work plays an important role in creating an immersive environment, helping guests feel as though they are truly walking through biblical times on the most important journey of all time—the birth of Christ. For any questions, please contact
Your work plays an important role in creating an immersive environment, helping guests feel as though they are truly walking through biblical times on the most important journey of all time—the birth of Christ. For any questions, please contact
Prayer team -
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Prayer Team, you will have the opportunity to walk among our guests, offering prayer and support as needed, and providing free Bibles. You will also serve in the Gym at the replica of the Wailing Wall, assisting guests as they write down their prayers and place them into the wall.
Your role helps create a meaningful and peaceful environment where guests can reflect, pray, and experience spiritual encouragement throughout the event.
For any questions, please contact
Your role helps create a meaningful and peaceful environment where guests can reflect, pray, and experience spiritual encouragement throughout the event.
For any questions, please contact
refreshments - mandey shields
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Refreshments Team, you will help provide warm refreshments to our guests throughout the event. The team will assist in organizing all food and drinks each night before the event and keep the refreshment tables stocked with cookies, desserts, hot cocoa, and cider during the evening.
You will also make rounds to other volunteer teams to offer food and drinks, helping ensure everyone is cared for throughout the night. Your role helps create a warm, welcoming, and inviting environment where guests can feel at home while enjoying refreshments and live music.
For any questions, please contact Mandey Shields.
You will also make rounds to other volunteer teams to offer food and drinks, helping ensure everyone is cared for throughout the night. Your role helps create a warm, welcoming, and inviting environment where guests can feel at home while enjoying refreshments and live music.
For any questions, please contact Mandey Shields.
traffic - donnie davis
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Traffic Team, you will help direct guests to parking in the front parking lot and guide them to available spaces and toward the entrance. You will also assist any elderly or handicapped guests who may need help getting safely to the front entrance.
Your role is to help ensure guests feel informed, safe, and welcomed as they enter and exit the parking area. The Traffic Team will be provided high-visibility reflective vests, walkie-talkies, and flashlights for use during the event.
For any questions, please contact Donnie Davis.
Your role is to help ensure guests feel informed, safe, and welcomed as they enter and exit the parking area. The Traffic Team will be provided high-visibility reflective vests, walkie-talkies, and flashlights for use during the event.
For any questions, please contact Donnie Davis.
assembly - Jason Lambirth & Ben Shields
As a volunteer for the City of Bethlehem Assembly Team, you will help set up and take down the outdoor scene sets that bring the City of Bethlehem experience to life. You will assist in transporting, assembling, and bracing sets for each of the 11 scenes, helping create the environment for guests to walk through and experience the story.
Setup will take place on Thursday and Friday during the week of the event, and teardown will occur on Sunday after lunch. No prior construction experience is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers. For any questions, please contact Jason Lambirth and Ben Shields.
Setup will take place on Thursday and Friday during the week of the event, and teardown will occur on Sunday after lunch. No prior construction experience is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers. For any questions, please contact Jason Lambirth and Ben Shields.