COUNTY LIFE
Sharing memories – Nativities bring Jesus’ birth to life
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’”
Luke 2:10-12
By BARBARA GREEN
There is no more prominent symbol in Christianity than the Nativity, representing the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a scene celebrated with life-size figures in church yards and cherished family momentoes each Christmas season.
If you enjoy the symbolism and message of the nativity, the members of the Saint Jo First United Methodist Church invite you to start your holidays with a visit to the fourth annual Community Nativity Display Dec. 2-3.
The church is located at 306 W. Boggess Street. The display will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. There is no admission cost.
Last year the display grew to 100 sets exhibited around the fellowship hall and adjacent rooms of the church. The church membership and area communities are invited to bring their nativity and share its story. Call Harris at 940-995-2720 if you would like to submit a display.
Read the full feature in the mid-week News.
This origami nativity box is the newest addition to Rhelda Harri’s nativity collection. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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