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December 10-12, 2009

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28)

Thursday, December 10 6-9 pm
Friday, December 11 6-9 pm
Saturday, December 12 1-9 pm

Join us for the sixth annual community celebration of the birth and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. This three-day event features nativity exhibits from around the world, live music performances, and artwork depicting the life of our Savior. This wonderful celebration provides an opportunity for each of us to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and find “rest” during this busy holiday season.

  • Over 300 nativities from around the world
  • Musical performances by local school and church choirs and orchestras
  • Beautiful art gallery depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ
  • Community “Messiah” sing-in
  • Live nativity
  • Children’s room with activities

Free Admission – Open to the Public

We invite you to bring a non-perishable food item for the Western Wake Crisis Ministry.

*Handicap Accessible*

Location

590 Bryan Dr, Apex, NC – (off NC 55) [ Directions & Map ]

Contact Us

Jill Smith, Nativity Chairman (919) 303-3729 info@apexnativity.org

Linda Scadden, Co-Chairman of Volunteers  (919) 481-4182 lascadden@gmail.com

                                       Volunteers can sign-up here.  Submit your items here.

Cheryl Bodhaine, Co-Chairman of Music Scheduling (919) 946-9999 or cherylbodhaine@yahoo.com

                                   Music Participants can sign-up here.

Jennifer Kennedy, Co-Chairman of Publicity (919) 303-5612 or jen@kenndeykin.com

We welcome your involvement in helping make this year’s event a wonderful celebration of the birth and ministry of Jesus Christ.

About Us

To learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and our beliefs, visit Mormon.org.

  • Performance Schedule

    Live choral and instrumental music by local schools, community groups, and various denomination congregational choirs and soloists:

    Thursday, Dec. 10
    6:00 Trio- cello, flute & piano
    Marianne Bradshaw, Erika Henderson, AliceMarie Miller
    6:30 Sara Passey, piano
    6:45 Jill Smith, Soprano
    7:00 Kay Durr, Organ/Piano
    7:20 Amy McGrady, Soprano
    7:30 Nanette Banz, Harp
    8:00 Keith Watkins, Piano
    8:30 Christine Smith, piano
    Friday, Dec. 11
    6:00 LDS Cary 2nd Ward Youth
    6:15 Athens Drive High School Orchestra
    Marta Partridge, director
    6:45 Apex Stake LDS Children’s Choirs
    Erika Henderson, Junior Choir Director
    Cheryl Bodhaine, Senior Choir Director
    7:15 Cary High School Orchestra
    Marta Partridge, director
    7:45 Hedgehogs in Harmony
    Holly Grove Elementary Chorus
    Claudia Dickens, director
    8:15 Holladay Family Trio
    Saturday, Dec. 12
    1:00 Laura Benoit, Piano
    1:30 Zach Gibson, Organ/Piano
    2:00 Emma German, Harp
    2:30 Ralph Roth, Organ/Piano
    3:00 Alyssa DelBianco, Piano
    3:30 Raleigh LDS Institute Choir
    Stephanie Haines, Director
    4:00 Horn Duo
    Lyric Kinard & Madelyn Blanchard
    4:30 Steinagel Strings
    Gina Steinagel, Director
    5:00 Explore Creative Learning Center
    Flutes & Violins
    Jessica Roberts, Director
    5:30 The Joy Recorder Ensemble
    Carrie Bylina, Director
    6:00 The Four Wisemen Quartet
    Jason Spiesman, Seth Packham, Aaron Peart & Nate Jones
    6:15 Warren Avenue Cello Quartet
    6:45 The Holly Springs Community Band
    Bonnie Borchert, director
    7:15 The Lyman family - strings, organ, piano, vocal
    7:30 Handel's Messiah sing-in
    (All are welcome)