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Greeters Patti Wormell, right, and Becky Cates welcome a young person Monday to Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church in Augusta. About 400 volunteers from the church presented two identical services which drew more than 3,000 people, organizers said.
Ellie Barnes, 9, of Windsor, left, plays with cousin Cassie Baker, 2, of Gray, as the girl is held by her uncle Shawn Barnes of Windsor Monday during Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church in Augusts.
Singers perform during Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church Monday in Augusta.
Attendees hold candles and sing “Away in a Manger” during Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church Monday in Augusta.
Elizabeth Blais, 12, right, follows her mother Becky Blais as they pass out hot chocolate and cookies during Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church Monday in Augusta.
Jack, last name not provided, 9, center is wrapped by Sophia Lefferts, 12, of China, while competing in the Wrapping Paper Relay during Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church in Augusta on Monday. About 400 volunteers from the church presented two identical services which drew more than 3,000 people, organizers said.
Colored light envelops people who stood for music during Christmas at the Civic Center with Central Church in Augusta on Monday.

 

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