GREAT TIDINGS: Nativity comes to life

Published 12:00 am Thursday, December 10, 2015

Sophia Rodriguez portrays the angel of the nativity scene in front of Jefferson Street Methodist Church Wednesday night. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. each night. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

Sophia Rodriguez portrays the angel of the nativity scene in front of Jefferson Street Methodist Church Wednesday night. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. each night. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

Anna Bette Smith holds the hand of her father, Curt Smith as they watch the live nativity scene in front of Jefferson Street Methodist Church Wednesday night.  (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

Anna Bette Smith holds the hand of her father, Curt Smith as they watch the live nativity scene in front of Jefferson Street Methodist Church Wednesday night. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

At top right, Hartley Pyron pets one of the goats. The live nativity scene presented by the church youth will return Friday and Saturday night. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

At top right, Hartley Pyron pets one of the goats. The live nativity scene presented by the church youth will return Friday and Saturday night. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)