I know that handbells are not for everyone and that's fine. But they have been a passion of mine since I was probably 2 years old. Back in those days at church, this would have been around '76/77, the handbell choir was made up of housewives and stay at home moms so they met during the day on a weekday. Mom would take me along and sit me in a chair while they rehearsed. I was completely enthralled with them and they held my attention, that's for sure. My parents would let me stay in "big church" whenever they played and after they were done, I would get taken to the children's room. Those were good times and good memories.
I have had several conversations over the past month with friends about church and music. Music is extremely important to my worship experience. And for me, that means traditional music. I am not a big fan of contemporary Christian music. If you like it, that's great. It's simply just not for me. I want traditional hymns and anthems, organ music, piano music, instrumental and yes....handbells. One of the reasons I need that kind of worship environment is because music is very spiritual for me. It is one of the few ways I feel like I can give back to God. I have a talent for it...although not singing talent but oh well. And participating in church music is a way for me to express my feelings about the whole thing.
I miss that and will hopefully find it again one day. In the meantime, I will participate online by watching services and enjoying the music. That is all.
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