A drive-thru live nativity was open to the community Saturday at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. According to youth pastor Evan Kolding, about 40 people participated in the event, including those who helped with preparations to those who were at each of the seven displays spaced throughout the large parking lot at the church.
Leah Stellmaker of Duluth is an angel in the shepherds field Saturday during a drive-thru live nativity at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. The live nativity had seven displays spread through the parking lot of the church. Youth Pastor Evan Kolding organizer of the event remarked, "This is the first year we did a live nativity. Everyone is looking for something to be a part of this year because normal Christmas is not happening." (Clint Austin/caustin@duluthnews.com)
Framed through the window of a car, Emma Hoffman, 13, of Duluth plays Mary Saturday during a drive-thru live nativity at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. According to youth pastor Evan Koliding about 40 people participated in the production of the event. (Clint Austin/caustin@duluthnews.com)
Annie Goodman, 6, of Duluth eats a candy cane Saturday during a drive-thru live nativity at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. Visitors received gifts including candy canes, hot chocolate, and an ornament at the event. (Clint Austin/caustin@duluthnews.com)
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A car pulls up to the manger scene Saturday during a drive-thru live nativity at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. (Clint Austin/caustin@duluthnews.com)
Innkeeper Jack Renick of Duluth tells visitors that there is no room in the inn Saturday during a drive-thru live nativity at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. (Clint Austin/caustin@duluthnews.com)
A sign directs vehicles and visitors Saturday during a drive-thru live nativity at Lakeview Covenant Church in Duluth. (Clint Austin/caustin@duluthnews.com)