For information on this years production visit; http://livenativity2012.blogspot.com/

DVD now available!

Price: $10.00 each

Shipping: $3.00

Make checks payable to Benjamin Iocco.

Send to: Benjamin Iocco, c/o Live Nativity,

5129 Route 30 Cornwall, VT 05753

Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery after we receive your check.

[For quantity orders, contact info.livenativity@gmail.com for shipping cost]

Your purchase of this DVD will help toward the cost of next year's production. Thank you.

2008 Trailer

This is a trailer for the upcoming video of this last years Live Nativity. Keep checking this blog to see when the complete DVD is available.

(We apologize for the poor quality of this preview. It is caused by the video file being reduced to fit this blog.)

Pictures from the Live Nativity!

Here are some pictures of this years Live Nativity presentations.

We apologize for the poor quality of the images. The pictures were taken from video footage and due to low lighting they are quite grainy.

And it came to pass in those days,
that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus,
that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)...

...And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city...

...And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David which is called Bethlehem...

...To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child...

...And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes...

...And laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

...And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field...

...keeping watch over their flock by night...

...And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the Angel said unto them,

Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger...

...And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men...

...And it came to pass as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us go now even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger...

...And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Luke 2

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem...

...Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him...

...When Herod the King heard these things, he was troubled and all Jerusalem with him...

...Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again that I may come and worship him also.

When they had heard the king they departed; and, lo, the star, which they say in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was...

...And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him...

...And when they had opened their treasure, they presented unto him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh...

...And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return unto Herod, they departed into their own country another way. Matthew 2

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

LIVE NATIVITY 2008

The cast! (minus one.)

Well the Live Nativity is over for this year!

It went very well. (Praise the Lord!)

Journey back to Bethlehem tonight!

Come and join us!

6:00 p.m.

Directions!

If you click the link below you will find a map from Middlebury to Cornwall. By zooming and scrolling you will be able to get more details.
Or, after you have opened the map, simply enter were you will be coming from in the A. Get Directions box in the top left hand corner.

Driving Directions Link: <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=middlebury&daddr=5129+Rte+30,+Cornwall,+VT+05753&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=43.97021,-73.186815&sspn=0.127499,0.357056&ie=UTF8&z=12>
Start address: Middlebury, VT End address: 5129 Rte 30 Middlebury, VT 05753
Start at: Middlebury, VT
1. Head northwest on Court St/US-7/VT-125 toward Charles Ave - 0.6 mi2. Turn left at Ct Square/US-7/VT-125 - 256 ft3. Turn right at N Pleasant St/US-7/VT-125 - 344 ft4. Turn left at Main St/Route 30/VT-125/VT-30 Continue to follow Route 30/VT-30 Destination will be on the left - 6.9 mi
Arrive at: Maple Hill Country Store, 5129 Rte 30 Middlebury, VT 05753

We are the place that sells Christmas trees and wreaths.
(2 miles south of the town of Cornwall or 4 1/2 miles north of the town of Whiting on Route 30.)
Dress warm. Bring a lawn chair/blanket if desired!

We look forward to seeing you!

December 6th & 7th, for Live Nativity presentation!

The nights for the Live Nativity presentation are set for Saturday, December 6th, and Sunday, December 7th. Both showings will be at 6:00 p.m.
For those who will be part of the performance cast, rehearsals will be held on:
Sunday, November 23rd, at 3:00
Saturday, November 29th, at 5:30
and the dress rehearsal at 5:30 on Friday, December 5th.

Keep checking our blog for updates.

If anyone has any questions email us at: info.livenativity@gmail.com. Thanks!

LIVE NATIVITY vision.

Some have asked if we are taking donations for the "Live Nativity". By all means, yes! There are many extra costs involved between the props, equipment (lights, sound, etc.), and publicity, etc. If you would like to help toward this presentation, send a check made out to the director, Benjamin Iocco, and it will be used toward the costs. Mail it to: Benjamin Iocco, c/o Live Nativity, 5129 Route 30, Cornwall, Vt. 05753. (Sorry this is not tax deductible). Thanks for your consideration.

What is the Live Nativity?

Last December a group of Christian families put on a Live Nativity in Cornwall, Vermont, as a way to reach out to our community. The Live Nativity is a historical drama of the birth of Jesus Christ. The presentation consisted of the nativity story cast, sheep, cattle, a horse, a donkey and a narrated soundtrack. The entire presentation was a joint effort to spread the good news of the gospel.

This year we would like to continue to build on that effort, and are hoping to add more characters and props to make it even better. Our main objective is to bring glory to God, and provide a production of true quality, and clarity.

We desire to make the production as real and authentic as we can. (This means costumes and props as historically accurate as possible.)

If you would like to join us or have any questions about the Live Nativity, please Email us at: info.livenativity@gmail.com

Trailer

Play the video below to see a short, promo trailer for this years Live Nativity.

Pictures of last years presentation.

Mary and Joseph.

Keeping warm around the Shepherd's campfire.

A couple Wisemen.


Shepherds.

Angel.