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*Dates
for 2008 have not been set*
Thursday,
Friday & Saturday nights.
Gates open at 7 p.m. on week nights and 6 p.m. on
Saturday.
Gates close at 9 p.m. each night.
What Is Journey to Bethlehem?
Journey To Bethlehem is an interactive walking tour from the town of
Nazareth to Bethlehem. The journey recreates the events that happened on
the evening of Christ's birth.
The journey begins as you become a part of a family (about 30 people)
making a trip to Bethlehem to pay their taxes and be counted under the law of
the land.
The trip, which takes about 45 minutes, and is one mile in length, will
provide you with a glimpse of the events of the times. Your journey will
start as you look at a map & speak with the mapmaker who will direct you on
your journey. Along the way you will meet with other families
who are journeying to their birthplace. You will talk with the shepherds who have a magnificent story to tell about a baby that has
been born in Bethlehem, and meet the three wise men who also are
seeking this child.
Your journey will be full of encounters with Roman Soldiers, both on
horseback and in patrol teams. They will order you, "Jews" to
comply with Roman Law.
The mysterious appearance of an angel who announces the
birth of Christ, and a visit to the Bethlehem marketplace will
quicken your spirit and fill your senses. The culmination of the trip
finds you visiting the inn where there is no room for your family to
sleep, and finally the stable where you will discover the
Christ child, Mary and Joseph.
This is a family event and you are encouraged to bring your
children. However, the path is very uneven and covered with wood chips,
strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended. Please dress your family
warmly as it is typically very cold and the event takes place outdoors.
You are welcome to come as early as you wish to secure a spot in line - due to
the overwhelming response each year, reservations cannot be made. Please
be advised that some persons may have a difficult time completing the 45 minute
walk.
Directions To Journey:
We recommend you use our FREE shuttle bus
service from the Orchard Park Shopping Center. The shuttle runs
continuously starting an hour before gates open till the last person is safely
to their vehicle. The shopping center is located on Mitchell Road &
Don Pedro (look for the big, flashing signs).
Journey is located on our 20 acre church site located at 3754 East Service
Road, Ceres. Map
it!
 | From Modesto: You can find us one of two
ways: Route #1: Take Old Oakdale Road South past the Airport to
Ceres. This road becomes Mitchell Road. Take Mitchell Road
through Ceres to Service Road (AM/PM Arco Station is on the left). Turn left
onto Service Road and go approximately .6 of a mile. - OR - Route
#2: Take Highway 99 South to Mitchell Road exit. The first stoplight
is Service Road, turn right.
You will see "Event" signs and parking attendants in
approximately .6 of a mile down Service Road. There is shuttle bus service from the Orchard Park Shopping
Center located at Mitchell Road & Don Pedro.
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From Turlock: Take Highway 99 North to Mitchell exit.
The first stoplight is Service Road, turn right.
You will see "Event" signs and parking attendants in
approximately .6 of a mile. There is shuttle bus service from the Orchard Park Shopping
Center located at Mitchell Road & Don Pedro.
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And they came into the house and saw the
Child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped
him...Matthew 2:11
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