TRIUMPH – The public is invited to join Pastor Sandy Smith and the congregation of the Triumph United Methodist Church for a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service at 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 24.

“Retelling the Story” is the theme for this year’s program. This music-filled service will blend many familiar carols with scripture texts that relate to that particular carol.

This program is held in the afternoon to benefit those persons that do not drive after dark or have to travel to be with family later in the evening.

A free will offering will be taken and all proceeds will benefit the Mendota Christian Food Pantry. Everyone is welcome.