In the latest sign of an ongoing spiritual awakening in America, a Baptist church in Oklahoma had more than 700 soldiers attend its exclusive Christmas play last weekend and 116 of them made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
First Baptist Church of Lawton displays a sensational 39-foot tall Christmas tree which takes 40 people and seven hours of work to set up.
But it is all worth it for the church’s annual Living Christmas Tree musical that draws thousands each year.
“Last year, we reached 4,000 people in one weekend,” Worship Pastor Xavier Abraham told Swoke News. “This year, we decided to do two weekends. We hope to reach 5,000.”
The production is an adaptation of “The Journey of Christmas” musical, the outlet reports.
The musical shares the story of Mitchell who wants to go on vacation for Christmas, but for many reasons can never seem to go. He soon learns that the true meaning of Christmas is not gifts or vacations.
“It’s more than that,” Abraham said. “It’s about the memories you create, the moments you get to help someone out. We want to point out the real journey of Christmas, and what the Christmas season is about.
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