John "Jack" Brown stands by one of the Nativity scenes he made by hand for all the Concordia buildings. The scene in front has a glitter-covered star which proved to be a misstep in the construction process, according to Brown. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

JEFFERSON TWP — Concordia Lutheran Ministries Haven I resident John “Jack” Brown, 87, has long made Christmas ornaments and toys for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

But his latest projects will decorate the yards in front of each of Concordia’s five buildings along Marwood Road.

Brown has been busy constructing Nativity scenes for each of the lawns since June at the request of Loraine Vantine, Haven I resident coordinator, and Connor Hagey, Concordia director of independent living.

The Nativity scenes will be replacements for Concordia’s previous holiday decorations, where were lights on the buildings’ porticos that were difficult to put up and kept falling down.

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