
| SHEPHERD'S LIVING NATIVITY ~ PECAN & CRAFT FESTIVAL 2nd & 3rd Weekends of DECEMBER 2008: 11~13th and 18~20th (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) 10:00 - 8:30 P.M. COME ON OUT AND ENJOY! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Shop will be open and Nativity Animals available to tour from 10:00 - 8:30 Live character portrayals from 4:30-8:30 p.m. There is no fee for the Living Nativity. Come and capture the meaning of Christmas. The Living Nativity is a walk through event, reminiscent of that first Holy Christmas. Live character portrayals include Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men and angels. The stable will be filled with live animals, and there is opportunity to interact with them. Animals included in the scene are sheep, donkeys, mules, dogs, chickens, guineas, ducks, rabbits and horses. The nativity is housed in an authentic Amish built gambrel roof barn. The original wondrous Christmas Story will spring to life once again, as you look upon this re-enactment of that Holy Night when Jesus our Savior was born. Enter into the peace of a certain cool winter's night when while there were "Shepherds watching their flock by night" Jesus came.
"While they were there (in Bethlehem), the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in clothes and placed Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:6-7 SHEPHERD'S SHOP WILL BE OPEN Farm fresh pecans will be available, during this pecan harvesting season. The shop also hosts a variety of sheep and Great Shepherd gifts, including wool blankets, yarn, Amish jams, festive Christmas gifts, and warm beverages to warm you up. Free Cider and cookies; other concessions available. PECAN FESTIVAL Farm Fresh 100% Natural Pecans A wide array of pecans are available, including Whole, cracked, cracked and cleaned, as well as candied pecans available. CRAFT FESTIVAL Craft Festival - supports local crafters Authentic handicrafts & culinary delights Indoors - on the 2nd floor of the barn Unique gifts ~ with a country flair EVERGREEN WREATHS & BOUGHS FRESH - HAND MADE A wide variety of wreaths, boughs, and garlands will be available to purchase, or to special order. Bible Garden enthusiast Wilma Thompson will be on hand to tell of the special meaning of the evergreen boughs, as we decorate in celebration of Jesus the King's special day . . . Christmas.
outing, during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. After serving our community with a living nativity in the city of Claremore for 17 years, we now offer a mini version of the Living Nativity in downtown Claremore at Dickens on the Boulevard the weekend preceeding Thanksgiving, as well as a full version here on the farm, in the authentic gambrel roof barn. This new season of the Living Nativity on the farm, is held in conjunction with a Pecan & Craft Festival, adding to the warmth and authenticity of the season. There is no charge for the Living Nativity. Donations are graciously accepted. Tax deductible receipts are available. Celebrating the Christ of Christmas |



| Shepherd’s Cross, Inc. & Heart of the Shepherd, Inc. 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017 2.5 miles North of Claremore on Hwy 66 & 2 ½ miles East on Akin Road (EW 45 Road or EW 450 Road) (918)342-5911 farm@shepherdscross.com |
| Seasonal Hours of Operation Tours by Appointment Only Shop Open: 8:30 ~ 5:30 Thursday, Friday 10~5:30 Saturday Closed Holiday Weekends Closed December 21 - March 1 |




