In the living Nativity scene Friday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, top, Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are attended by kings and shepherds. Visitors included Wise Men portrayed from left by Cord Bocheff, Emily Lyon, and Cole Bocheff. Brianna and Alex Hager portray Mary and Joseph. Shepherd participants in the living Nativity are, from left, Cooper Courson, Mason O'Bryon and Mackenzie Courson. This is the first time in 25 years the church has staged the outdoor event.

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In the living Nativity scene Friday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, top, Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are attended by kings and shepherds. Visitors included Wise Men, above, portrayed from left by Cord Bocheff, Emily Lyon, and Cole Bocheff.

Brianna and Alex Hager portray Mary and Joseph, above. Shepherd participants in the living Nativity, top, are, from left, Cooper Courson, Mason O’Bryon and Mackenzie Courson. This is the first time in 25 years the church has staged the outdoor event. Dave Prelosky /butler eagle