Bethlehem seemed an unlikely destination for the fulfillment of God’s promise to send a Messiah. Bethlehem. Why would anyone—especially the Creator of the universe—choose a little remote village? But as Scripture records, the road to Bethlehem was the road that ultimately led to God.

The Minden Community Cantata Choir, under the direction of Dr. Dan Gibbs, will present The Road to Bethlehem with full orchestra and Legacy Dance Studio of Shreveport, at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025 at First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden.

Legacy Dance Studio’s mission  is to discover and enhance talent, develop and train versatile dancers, promote high self-esteem of children in the community with positive influences while encouraging them to work hard at being their best, and teach them to believe there is no limit to what God can do if they acknowledge Him and give 100 percent.

They will be performing during the cantata in interpretive dance that is originally choreographed to fit the words and music.

Lloyd Larson’s The Road to Bethlehem uses narrative and music to help the listener meditate on the coming of the Messiah and the remarkable possibilities that can occur in seemingly unremarkable places. Kylee Larson’s narration offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on that journey leading to Jesus’ birth.

The public is invited and enouraged to experience The Road to Bethlehem. Please share with your churches.