Drive Through Bethlehem The 3rd annual Drive Through Bethlehem was held on Friday and Sunday Evening, December 11 & 13 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Due to weather conditions, Sat. evening's Drive Through had to be cancelled. 2009 Drive Through Bethlehem Click to view: 2008 Drive Through Bethlehem Video Photo Gallery. 2008 Newspaper Article. This FREE, annual event is a fun and effective way to witness to our community. The Drive Through Bethlehem is a community event that brings the Bethany congregation outdoors into the winter nights. A cast including animals, blacksmiths, Roman soldiers and craftspeople transport you to that miraculous night where ancient Bethlehem could be experienced without leaving the comfort of your car. This event is free and open to the public, hosted by the Bethany Choir and a host of church members. Teach your children there's more to the holiday than the mall. The True Story At that time, Caesar Augustus decreed that a census be taken, and every person in the entire Roman world had to go to his own town to register. Many people traveled to Bethlehem for the census and all the houses and the inn were full. Joseph, being of the line of David, was required to go to Bethlehem to register with Mary, who was pledged to be his wife and was expecting a child. When Mary and Joseph arrived, there was no room at the inn. The Virgin Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son, in a crude, little stable where the animals were kept behind the inn. "Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." All too often, the real meaning of Christmas gets lost or blurred in all the flurry of shopping, travelling, and holiday. We must remember that there is a reason the name "Christ" is in the word Christmas and it doesn't have a thing to do with a "winter festival". "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."            Absolute faith is not a requirement in our church. An open heart is. Come join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. And you may just find that faith is the greatest Christmas gift of all. We would be delighted if you would come worship with us at Bethany Baptist Church, and if you do not have a church home, we trust that you will prayerfully consider our church. Bethany Baptist Church 608 Highway 26 East Cochran, Georgia 31014 Phone: 478-934-7151 Main Page | Location | Layout | Seniors | Youth | Children | Beliefs | Opportunities | History   Web Page By: Lemon Sky Designs