Presenting "The Gospel According to Scrooge"

It is amazing when you think how a rural Iowa church that averages a Sunday attendance of 102 can continually pull together an amazing musical performance. Bethel Church will take the stage again Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 and 4 for their 16th holiday presentation of “The Gospel According to Scrooge.” A musical adaptation of  Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” “The Gospel According to Scrooge” reveals the spiritual transformation of the miserly Scrooge.

The group’s first performance was in 1983 and they have consistently put on a show nearly every other year since that time.

The cast and crew of approximately 52, ranging in age from five to 80-plus years, began practicing in late September.

They were in full dress while rehearsing Sunday, Nov. 6. Opening with carolers gathering to a medley of Christmas songs, this musical stage production will immediately put you in the holiday spirit. 

Read more in the Nov. 23 issue of The Ogden Reporter

PHOTO ID: Cast from Bethel Church’s “The Gospel According to Scrooge.” Row 1: Sarah Henriksen, Owen Schriever, Shelby Peterson, Kali McCoy, Arielle King, Daven Peterson, Lennon Schriever, Don Kruger (in wheelchair). Row 2: Becky Verrips, Derek Hahn, Emily Henriksen, Garry Gardner, Jody Elliott, Liz Elliott. Row 3: Hannah Henriksen, Erin Schriever, Brenda Kruger, Tracy Nation, Wendi Peterson, Bailey Noring, Ilene Gardner, Leigh Zantow, Duanna Thompson, Gay Stumbo, Ruthie King. Row 4: Davis McDonald, Chris King, Jean Mallicoat, Carol Erickson, Linda Haberer, Matt King, Pat Anderlik, Bob Anderlik, Thor Verrips, Pat Verrips, Cassie Henriksen, Josiah Korpi, Kim Taylor, Jamie Schriever, Denise Nebbe, Trent Mallicoat, Lori Jackson, Lloyd Jackson. -Ogden Reporter photo