Why Is There A Camel Walking Around Capitol Hill? And Sheep? And A Donkey?
Photo courtesy of Faith & Liberty.
Come December 7, you may find yourself asking that question as you walk from one of the House office buildings across Independence Avenue to the Capitol and spot a camel strolling along. It will be accompanied by sheep and a donkey, too.
Oh, and there will be three really smart guys bearing gifts, some local shepherds who saw something that really freaked them out in the night sky, and a young couple, with an infant baby. To get the whole story, check out the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke.
Faith & Liberty, a Capitol Hill-based Christian missionary and spiritual outreach ministry in the nation’s capital, will present this annual ceremonial event in celebration of Jesus’ birth.
This special event begins at 11 a.m. ET in front of the U.S. Supreme Court (west side) with the U.S. Capitol directly across the street on Thursday, December 7. Join them for the presentation, singing and picture-taking with Sampson, the camel.
Make way for the Messiah! Police will be doing just that as Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, Wise Men, townspeople, and shepherds donned in first-century attire, along with camels, donkeys and sheep, head to the U.S. Supreme Court. The world-changing story of that first Christmas night will be read from the Scriptures. Live music will add to the celebration. Photo opportunities also will be available to the public.