Once again, Marcy Essy organized and coordinated Akumal's Live
Nativity on the Akumal stage. This was the 10th year that Akumal has
presented this wonderful, crowd pleasing Christmas pageant.
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Like Mary and Joseph, Akumal was once again drawn to the Live Nativity. |
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Little Ben, Myrna Sparks grandson, wants to see Santa. |
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Marcy, as the MC, got things started and kept them rolling on time and schedule. |
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The stage is set, and the principal players are in place. |
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The crowd is taking its place, and there are a few empty chairs in the auditorium. |
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On this side, we have the children from the library who will provide some choral music later on. |
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Children from Hekab Be Biblioteca provide the choral portion of the program. |
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The entire theatre is enraptured by their singing. |
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Monika leads "The Wave" from the back row. |
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Laura reads from the Book of Psalms. |
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Kai is quite excited by this thrilling event. |
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As mommy, Marieke, leads the lighting of the Advent Wreath candles. |
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Kai, Marieke, and Scott finishes the candles while Marcy tells the story behing the Advent Wreath. |
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The flame from the Advent candles is spread among the audience. |
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There's enough to go around for everyone. |
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Natalie sings some very lovely songs. |
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And with that, another Akumal Live Nativity comes to an end. |
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