NATCHEZ — The First Presbyterian Church hand-bell choir rehearses for the church’s Christmas program which will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church on Pearl Street.

Members include Danna Mooney, Kay McNeil, Donna Carr and Marjorie Burns, Robert Rasberry, Sherry Hanson, Jo Ann Mullins, Esther Jeffus, Diane Galbreath and Nelda Thomas.

The music by the hand bells will be part of a program that includes scripture readings, music by a small orchestra and other seasonal offering. The choir is under the direction of Sharon Rouse.