The Savior is Born

Whitney Kitchens (Mary) played Baby Jesus in the Living Nativity performance when she was a baby.

Jennifer Ellis (Baby Jesus) was asleep by the final scene.

About 5,000 people attended the eight performances this year.

The Tabernacle has performed its Living Nativity for more than 20 years.

Jennifer Ellis portrayed Baby Jesus.

Rachel Stenger flew over the audience on a wire.

Davina Duff was the first angel to appear in the Living Nativity.

Even Tabernacle children played big roles in the Living Nativity.

Harry Stenger, Lance Wiegand and Jeff Ashe portrayed three kings.

John King and his son, James, played the innkeeper and the innkeeper's son.

Caleb Jordan portrayed Joseph in this year's Living Nativity.

The Living Nativity featured dramatic lighting and music.

The Tabernacle offered a Prayer Tent for attendees before and after each performance.