Anyone searching for the true meaning of Christmas needed to look no further than the Grier City Union Sunday School. Saturday evening, members of the school presented Christmas Through the Carols, narrating the story of Christmas, singing traditional songs and presenting a Living Nativity, peopled by the youth of the organization.

Narrators Justin Bailey, Jerry Law, Richard Beltz, Dana Jones, John Shoup and April Mingle told the Christmas story using Bible verses from Matthew, Luke and John, and added inspirational readings."You can stop and worship, or remain unchanged," Mingle said, before the lights were dimmed and the youth of the organization organized for the finale. The curtains in front of the school were opened to reveal the Nativity, and then the angels, shepherds and wise men walked the center aisle. A little drummer boy, Kenny Bailey, also traveled the aisle.Kathy Rimm and Jerry Law provided accompaniment with piano and guitar. Loretta Beltz directed the youth with the help of other volunteers. Bruce and Ann McHale provided recorded music and programs.The Grier City Sunday School has existed since Feb. 28, 1885, with meetings held at various locations until June 1906, when ground was broken for the school. Officers of the school are Loretta Beltz, Edith Messerschmidt, Justin Bailey and Georgine Clemens. Trustees are Richard Beltz, Larry and Linda Light, Messerschmidt, Dana Jones and John Shoup.