Christmas at the Chapel
White feathered wings
stir silently, like thistles floating on the summer air. Delicate, slipper-clad
feet move effortlessly along the center aisle toward Mary and Joseph, the Christ
Child, the wise men, a donkey, some sheep and a silver star that wobbles along a
hand drawn pulley and slowly comes to rest over the manger scene. A tinkling
chime sounds in the distance. There is the pure fragrance of beeswax from a sea
of burning candles. Someone is telling the story of what happened the night
Jesus Christ was born; and there is the sound of children's voices singing
"Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia," a balm unlike any other. It is Christmas, come
again.
The Chapel Live Nativity Scene is an annual outdoor reenactment of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is thought of by Chapel members as a gift to the Wimberley community. Live animals, costumed actors, quiet music and realistic scenery help to evoke the mood of that long-ago tableau. The Nativity Scene is scheduled on two nights during the last weeks of December. Guests are encouraged to step out of their cars and view the scene in a more personal way, although some prefer to simply drive through the outer loop driveway that is lit by luminaria. We invite you to come inside, warm up and enjoy refreshments of hot chocolate and home made cookies served in the church kitchen. There are several decorated and lit Christmas trees and a beautiful indoor manger scene to enjoy along the way to the kitchen.
