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Christmas Returns to First Emmanuel Baptist in New Orleans
Congregants from Baton Rouge, Houston and beyond walk past wreckage to worship at First Emmanuel Baptist Church for the first time since Katrina. The 118-year-old church survived with roof damage while its stained glass windows remained intact and about 1,200 members plan weekly services. Families describe loss and resilience as they celebrate Christmas amid FEMA trailers, mobile homes, and desolated streets across the city.
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