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August 2019 Ringing News

Miraculously Uncommon

For some of us, handbells are common. At a recent meeting of the Area 9 board, we were waiting for our dinner to be served when the conversation, of course, centered on handbells. But not just handbells, but the uncommon things that sometimes happen as we play.   READ MORE

Children, Bells, and Church

Lives are busy, there are a lot more activities available for children, and in most households both parents are working and struggling to juggle a complicated schedule. However, I encourage you to push through the challenges to offer ringing opportunities for the children in your church.   READ MORE

Rehearsal Techniques that Work

We all have our own ways to do things. If you are like me, you tend to get into a pattern of rehearsal, using techniques that work. But how do you handle situations when nothing seems to work?   READ MORE

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