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After three years, the Living Nativity Diorama is returning to Messiah Lutheran Church on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral. But even though there have been many obstacles like COVID, participation and even Hurricane Ian, the congregation at Messiah has responded this year with a renewed passion for this live event.

The long tradition, begun in 1988, has been a much-awaited event each year for people in the area. Hundreds of cars come each year to drive through the scenes that depict the events leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and show the life of the people of the time through live actors. There will be live music to add to the experience, reminding us of the season. Messiah has vowed to do whatever it takes to bring the Diorama back to life and provide a little bit of Christmas hope for the people of our community. Visit the Living Nativity Diorama on Friday Dec. 9 and Saturday Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church 2691 NE Pine Island Road, in Cape Coral. The entrance is on Corbett Road. For more information call the church office at 239-995-0133.