First Lutheran Church continues Christmas Adventures tradition

By: Darren Doyle

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The First Lutheran Church in St. Joseph is continuing its unique, annual tradition, bringing Christmas magic to families.

This year, families who pay $15 get to experience "Trip to the North Pole," featuring Mrs. Claus's kitchen creation of a gingerbread town after Tinsel the elf opened a special magic gift.

Money for the trip will benefit the Open Door Food Kitchen in St. Joseph. 

The event serves as the ultimate experience to make memories during the holidays, according to Christmas Adventure Co-Director Tami Davis.

"People get so wrapped up with the monetary side of buying gifts and things like that. And to me, it's making memories with your family," Davis said. "This is a perfect opportunity for them to come take their kids and make a memory that'll last way longer than that."

Trips can be taken between 2 and 6 p.m. The last four dates for this experience are Dec. 13, Dec. 14, Dec. 20 and Dec. 21.

Interested attendees can make reservations online and will have to pay in person. Families are still welcome to walk into the church during Christmas Adventure hours.