Christmas Nativities Exhibit opens in Coffs Harbour Coffs Coast Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 12, 2022 Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coffs Harbour present their annual Nativities. NATIVITY scenes from all over the world, collected, bought and handed down, are on display at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coffs Harbour for the community to enjoy. “O Come Let Us Adore Him,” invited Linda Alfred, a member of the Church, using the welcoming words of the famous Christmas hymn. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Linda is one of the organisers of the Church’s annual Christmas Nativities Exhibit which opened on Thursday 8 December and is showing until 9pm on Sunday 11 December. The unique exhibition, which started in 2009, features over 250 nativity scenes collected by members of the Church over many years, including many from overseas. Holding the exhibition dear to her heart, Linda said, “Putting this display together is a true blessing. “Being able to place out the recreations of the birth of Jesus Christ brings so much more into my Christmas celebration.” Kathy Schmitt, who is also an organiser, added, “I am grateful each year to be part of the Nativities display. “It gives me an opportunity to reflect on my Saviour Jesus Christ and all he has done for me. “The display is a reminder of how blessed I really am and how important it is to reflect and give thanks.” Members of the Church have been collecting nativities since 1990. New to the event this year will be a performance by the Coffs City Choir on Saturday 10 December from 6.30pm. Mrs Claus Coffs Coast will be attending around the same time. “There will be a kids’ room, with special activities and nativities just for them to play with,” said Linda. President of the Church’s Coffs Branch, Bob Schmitt invited, “Please come along and view our Nativity Display, contemplate all that has been given to you because of Him, love your loved ones just a little more and spend time with us as we enjoy the true and honest meaning of Christmas.” The Nativities Exhibit is open for viewing at 63 Perry St, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9 December from 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 10 December from 2pm – 9pm and Sunday 11 December from 3pm – 9pm. By Andrea FERRARI Nativities settings come from all over the world. Putting on the Nativities is a special time for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coffs Harbour. Come along and see the 250 nativities in the annual display.
