Porchtown's Spiritual Journeys
- Ruth Moore's beautiful mural of Joseph + Mary's Long Journey is back-lit with a starry sky!
Porchtown Zion United Methodist Church offers a unique interactive indoor Christmas journey in preparation for the birth of Jesus. Visitors are invited to travel through Biblical moments ranging from Old Testament Prophesies foretelling the Coming of the King to the birth and baptism of Jesus in the elaborately decorated Social Hall.
Journey to Bethlehem is a self-guided tour that takes visitors step-by-step through the cherished Christmas story with ambient light, spiritual music and hands-on activities. Prepare to be transported back in time with scripture, prayers and opportunities to be blessed by each scene. The experience promises to speak to your heart as the true meaning of Christmas comes alive.
NEW FOR 2011: Our All-New Journey to Bethlehem will be set-up in the church scanturary for easier access! Journey anytime after any worship service or by appointment. Individuals, families and organizations are encouraged to visit the journey every year as a Christmas Tradition.
- New for 2011: A wonderful mural depicting the Lord's Last Supper by Ruth Moore.
Porchtown Church invites the community to “Walk in HIS Steps …" with an interactive Spiritual Journey to the Cross at Calvary. The indoor journey, which transforms the Social Hall back in time to the Holy Land, depicts Biblical scenes of Christ's life where participants learn how He fulfilled God’s plan and purpose. The ambiance is enhanced with subdued lighting, scented candles and wonderful spiritual music playing softly in the background. Journey goers are encouraged to feel the cool water of Christ's baptism, wave palm branches outside Jerusalem, toss dice at the foot of the cross and write their names in red paint on a scroll entitled "His blood shed for you." At the resurrection scene, they light their candle from the Christ candle and are encouraged to let their own light shine throughout the year.
New for 2012: The Easter Journey will be available in the Sanctuary after each worship service during the Lenten Season with additional viewing hours from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Good Friday; 7-8 p.m. Easter Saturday; and after Easter Worship Service at 11:30 am-noon Easter Sunday.
