13th annual Dexter Christmas Reading

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The 13th annual Dexter Christmas Reading drew a crowd of more than 600 people Saturday evening. The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performed Christmas carols and guest reader Eric Krapf read the story of Christ's birth from the second chapter of Luke. Spiced cider and and 5 dozen cookies were on hand for those in attendance.

Greg Mathis speaks to the more than 600 in attendance. the event drew people from counties outside of Stoddard including Dunklin, Butler and New Madrid Counties.
Guest reader Eric Krapf read the story of Christ' birth from the second chapter of Luke.
The Manger Scene at the Christmas Reading.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
Some of the attendees get some spiced cider prior to the start of the event.
Some the those attending sit on hay bales and listen to Christmas carols.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
The Crowley Ridge Mennonite Choir performs.
Matt Stutzman with the Crowley ridge Mennonite Church leads the closing prayer.