Kentucky Community Comes Together For Christmas Service Outside Church

Kentucky was one of the hardest hit states in the December 10 tornado strike.

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77 deaths were confirmed throughout the state.

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The town of Mayfield, Kentucky, was one of the hardest hit.

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Nine workers passed away in a candle factory in Mayfield.

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On Christmas Eve, residents gathered outside a demolished church for a Christmas service.

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Over 100 people prayed under lights powered by generators.

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Dr. Miller West read from Scripture and gave out communion.

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He said that the church community was going to live on.

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The group closed the night by singing "Silent Night" together.

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