Photographer: Rick Danzl

Anika Wells, 9, Mahomet, looks to pass a plate of hot food to the next volunteer while serving in the kitchen during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012. More than 450 were served lunch during the 3rd annual event.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Ernie Waters, Champaign, right, serves himself some hors d'oeurves during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Guests enter the sanctuary for the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012. More than 450 people were served during the 3rd annual event.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Guests enter the sanctuary for the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012. More than 450 people were served during the 3rd annual event.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Guests enter the sanctuary for the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012. More than 450 people were served during the 3rd annual event.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

John Goodell, Urbana, left, and Jennie Maxwell, Champaign wait to be served lunch during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Jim Turpin serves as the emcee during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Volunteer Austin Aten, Champaign, puts whipped cream on a slice of pie during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012. Aten was one of 280 volunteers that served more than 450 guests.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

Elizabeth Bone, left, and Lynne Barnes lead in the singing of Christmas carols during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012.

Photographer: Rick Danzl

People enjoy their lunch during the Community Christmas Dinner at First Christian Church at 3601 Staley Road in Champaign Tuesday December 25, 2012.