Adults tell the Christmas story at Bethesda Baptist Church
December 21, 2023 at 12:27 a.m.
Bethesda Baptist Church at 136 E. William St. enacts “The Birth of a King” with an adult cast on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the church sanctuary. Margaret Richmond (left) is the angel Gabriel, Eva and Juan Ramirez are Mary and Joseph and Minister Chatman Richmond, Willie Calhoun and Christopher Grant portray The Three Kings bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Jananne Abel/Westmore News)
Shepherds Marilyn Washington, Reverend Henry Wanamaker, the church’s associate pastor, and Naybis Washington watch over their flocks before baby Jesus is born in the manger behind them when there is no room for Mary and Joseph in the inn. (Jananne Abel/Westmore News)
Angels Lovely and Gianna Grant and Lisa Padilla rejoice in the birth of baby Jesus. (Jananne Abel/Westmore News)
The entire cast, including those unseen during the performance, make an appearance at the end of the Christmas play. It was directed by Cheryle Washington (wearing red dress). (Jananne Abel/Westmore News)
Margaret Richmond opens the play in the present day on her cell phone. (Jananne Abel/Westmore News)
Innkeeper Jeremiah Washington laments that there is no room in his hotel for Mary and Joseph. (Jananne Abel/Westmore News)
