The church hosted its annual 'Night in Jerusalem' event.
By
Amanda Sebastiano
| 10:50 p.m. December 5, 2015
East County
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Donkeys, robes, and Christmas music? Check, check and check.
Living Lord Lutheran Church transformed it's parking lot Dec. 5 into a miniature version of Bethlehem, just in time for Christmas.
"A Night in Bethlehem" offered a "wine" shop that served up grape juice to thirsty attendees, various craft stations offered decorative glasses and Christmas ornaments and other attractions to keep the more than 400 event goers busy throughout the nearly three-hour event.
A group of singers also performed "Silent Night" and other Christmas music.
Donkeys and event mascots Fancy and Olivia also helped bring the Biblical city to life.
Although Logan and Gracie Walling were hesitant to pet the fuzzy animals at first, they became fast friends.
Dressed in a costume she put together, 10-year-old Alyssa Trompke, of Bradenton, colors a Christmas craft.
Logan and Gracie Walling, of Bradenton, make new friends.
Olivia and her mother, Fancy, help bring Bethlehem to life at the church.
Matt Baar, Jessica Seminick and Rachel Klostermam, of Bradenton, pose inside one of many Biblical-themed props.
Anthony and Bella Sosso, of Bradenton, make an ornament to hang on their Christmas tree.
Carolyn and Carl Walp, of Bradenton, have attended every Night in Jerusalem event at the church.
Carson DeLay, Karrie Hanson and Liliana Mont, of Lakewood Ranch, enjoy a breezy night out.
Toni, Jacob and Mike Seminick man the "wine" booth.
Lily Edwards, of Bradenton, puts the final touches on a glass she's decorating.
Rheann and Haela Stephens, of Bradenton, decorate glasses to bring home.
Four-year-old Braelyn Schroeder, of Bradenton, builds a necklace with breads and string.
Ben Byrnes, of Bradenton, paints a glass with the help of event volunteer, Lori Norgart.
Don Garrison and Bill Mork, of Bradenton, sing "Silent Night."
