Published December 11. 2009 05:00PM
St. John's Lutheran Church, in the heights section of Jim Thorpe, is hosting its Second Annual Crèche/Nativity Display this weekend. The church is located at 319 South Ave.
The event will take place this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, from noon until 5 p.m.There will be over 150 different nativity displays from members of the congregation. The display will include a variety of international nativity scenes from such countries as Germany, Italy, France, Honduras and Ireland, among others. The various nativities are made of glass, ceramic, wood, terra cotta, plastic and other materials, with some dating back to the early 1890s.The public is welcome to visit St. John's this weekend, and experience the true meaning of the season. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.For more information or directions to the church, call (570) 325-4255.
KAREN CIMMS/TIMES NEWS Mitzi-Jo McElhenney, left, and Joan Melber, right, unpack one of the many nativities that will be on display at St. John's Lutheran Church, 319 South Ave., Jim Thorpe. There will be over 150 crèche and nativity scenes, some over 100 years old, and in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and materials.