We would like to invite you, your family, your school, group or organisation to take part in our
Christmas Crib Competition. Many children don’t know the nativity story and why we celebrate
Christmas. This is a fun and engaging way to discover the real meaning of Christmas.
Here’s the challenge
We’re inviting you to create a nativity scene out of recycled materials. This is what you’ll need to
do…
Read the two accounts of the birth of Jesus from the Bible (attached). Try and include as
many of the elements and characters you can find in the story. You can get clues for what
the models should look like from the texts.
The second part of the challenge is to make the nativity scene from recycled materials and
pre-used materials. You can use glue, paint and paper to help you, but all other materials
must be recycled.
The closing date is Friday 29th November. Cribs must be delivered to Tabernacle Baptist Church
Plassey Street Penarth by that date.
Judging and prize giving
Entries will be judged by group namely under 16, over 16 and mixed age groups. Winners will be
announced on Sunday 15th December 2024 in our service at 10.30 a.m. We would love you to
attend.
Open to the public
The Church will be open for members of the public to view the cribs on Saturday December 14th
from 10.00 am to 11.30 am.
Bringing it to life – group bookings
From Monday 9th – Thursday 12th December, the church will be open for groups to book a 45
minute to one-hour visit and see all the nativity scenes that have been created. Booking is
essential using the email address below.
Collection of cribs
We know some groups might like to display their own cribs (and prizes) over the Christmas
period. We would suggest therefore that, if you wish, your cribs may be collected from the Church
after 15th December. Any cribs that are not collected will be displayed in Church over the
Christmas period.
More information can be found here.
We’re so looking forward to seeing all your creative entries. If you need any more information,
please contact Ann Niblett at ann.niblett@tabspenarth.org.uk.