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Carols, Cookies and Coffee 2018

Posted by MaryO on December 14, 2018

Leave a comment Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Local Events, musicians Tagged bells, carol, carols, Christmas Carols, Christmas Cookies, coffee, concert, Handbell concert, Handbells, Music Ministry

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