Norwell church members hold live nativity in Marshfield
Sue Scheible
Twenty-five members of the New Hope Chapel in Norwell and friends held a live nativity on the Marshfield Training Green Saturday.
The special presentation of scenes from Luke 2 took place behind the town hall by Route 3A.
It included adults portraying Mary and Joseph, shepherds, kings and others. There were live animals and recorded music.
"We are performing the word of God," Elaine Taylor said. "Amazing."
Her husband, Leonard, was in the production and built the shed used for the manger scene. The church is headed by Pastor David Wilson.
Church members have also performed the live nativity for four years on Norwell Common, in Pembroke, and at the Marshfield Fair. Last week they were in South Boston, where Taylor said they were warmly received.
The 4H Club and local residents provided the animals, including an alpaca, sheep and goats.
They performed the 10-minute drama continuously from noon to four.
The kings were Tom Fitzgibbons, Jim Kent and John Eldridge. Len Taylor, Phil Reeves, Jay McDonald and Bill Scanlon were shepherds,
Phyllis Copponi and her daughter and granddaughter were angels.
The church gave out free gifts to children who attended and free refreshments to everyone.