Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Services and Performances

The first Christmas Eve service at the First Presbyterian Church beginning at 5:30pm will feature the original play, “How Mr. Mark Stole Christmas”, patterned after the famous Dr. Suess’ Grinch. The play includes the old miser, Mr. Mark, played by Mark Munger, who hates the happenings at the church across the street. He cleverly concocts a way to stop the Christmas Eve service. But the child, played by David Walker, innocently sets Mr. Mark’s heart straight and the angel's song, by Lilly Rudolf, helped him to see more clearly. Other youth cast members include Ally Bothwell, Danny Horton, Elizabeth and Angelina Smith, Alex and Aurianna Hogg. The narrator is Mary Kay Clark, who adapted the play for the church. There will also be traditional carols and scripture with hot cider and cookies to follow.

The 11pm candlelit service will feature a brass ensemble including Tom Jacobs, Marcia Boisvert, Brian Mayer and Mike Coogan. The guest preacher, Rev. Kelley Shin, will deliver the homily, “Make Haste, Take Heart.”