UPDATED SUNDAY, DEC. 10:

Because of the threat of severe weather, Sunday’s drive-thru Nativity at Delrayno Baptist Church has been cancelled. “A Journey Back To Bethlehem” is scheduled to continue Monday, Dec. 11 and will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 12 as well, organizers said. The live Nativity event is open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Experience the wonder of a live Nativity as Delrayno Baptist Church in Oxford presents “A Journey Back To Bethlehem” beginning Saturday, Dec. 9.

There is no fee for the drive-thru Nativity, which runs for three consecutive evenings – Saturday, Dec. 9, Sunday, Dec. 10 and Monday, Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1315 College St.

The parking lot and grounds of the church are transformed with props, scenery, lights and more to re-create Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Church members in period dress participate in the various vignettes set up on the grounds that have become a favorite local Christmas event.