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NewsNovember 30, 2019

11th annual Dexter Christmas Reading

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The Nativity Scene on display at the reading.
The Nativity Scene on display at the reading.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Those in attendance sing 'Silent Night' along with the choir at the conclusion of the the reading.
Those in attendance sing 'Silent Night' along with the choir at the conclusion of the the reading.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Those in attendance sing 'Silent Night' along with the choir at the conclusion of the the reading.
Those in attendance sing 'Silent Night' along with the choir at the conclusion of the the reading.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Norah Guethle enjoys a cookie after the Dexter Community Christmas Reading.
Norah Guethle enjoys a cookie after the Dexter Community Christmas Reading.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The guest reader for the 2019 Dexter Christmas Reading was David Wyman. Each year a different reader is selected and revealed by Mathis at the reading.
The guest reader for the 2019 Dexter Christmas Reading was David Wyman. Each year a different reader is selected and revealed by Mathis at the reading.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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Greg Mathis welcomes everyone and delivers the opening comments.
Greg Mathis welcomes everyone and delivers the opening comments.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
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Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir member Ethan Stutzman offered the benediction.
Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir member Ethan Stutzman offered the benediction.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Some young members of the choir look around the room during the performance.
Some young members of the choir look around the room during the performance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Two young members of the choir perform.
Two young members of the choir perform.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The 11th annual Dexter Christmas Reading took place before a standing room only crowd at Rainey Mathis Funeral Home. The reading was moved indoors due to the threat of inclement weather. Tye Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performed before and after the reading. Those in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy cookies and hot cider as well as free ornaments, Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir Cds and Christmas books for the children.

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