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Contemplative Advent? Whatevs.

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Greetings! I'm sure you are beginning to think about what to get me for Christmas, right? Well, I got something for you! If you are viewing this on the FPC Website, then there is a document attached that you can download that has all of our Advent Worship Services as well as some resources to help you prepare for the celebration of Christmas! Just what you wanted? I know, RIGHT? Well, if you are worried about what to give me, first off – nothing. The Worship books contain material owned by others and used under the Creative Commons Liscence. Nothing is for sale, because it isn't all mine to sell. If you use it to worship God, then that's a good thing.

So, have a Contemplative Advent, a Mery Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Zach
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