New Utrecht Reformed Church brings nativity scene to life
BENSONHURST — The front lawn of the New Utrecht Reformed Church looked like a scene straight out of the New Testament on Dec. 15 as visitors were treated to a real-life depiction of the Nativity.
Volunteers dressed as Mary, Joseph, shepherds and the Three Wise Men all stood in a makeshift stable set up on the lawn to portray the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago. The scene also featured a manger filled with straw. A doll was used as a stand-in for the infant Jesus.
Several animals, including sheep, roamed the area around the stable to the delight of children who enjoyed petting the docile creatures.