By You can ring my bell!
33 Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. 34 The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe. 35 Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out, so that he will not die.
Exodus 28 verses 33 – 35
I play in our handbell choir. It is both challenging and enjoyable. Ringing bells will teach you so much about reading music (especially counting). But I find the experience to be a lovely religious lesson as well. Why? Hear me out!
In bell ringing I am responsible for my 3 bells (my world). I have to learn my notes, practice, count and follow the conductor. In addition, I have to trust that my fellow ringers will do the same. Each ringer is responsible for 3-4 bells. If we played on our own individually, you wouldn’t be able to identify the song, the melody, the meaning of the piece at all. It is only by the entire group playing together, led by our director, that a beautiful song is produced.
This is how I see life and Christianity. We all have our parts to play. God is directing us. He needs us to practice (through prayer). Only then as a group can we achieve something beautiful.
We’re always looking for ringers, so if you’re interested, please reach out!
Dear Lord,
Thank you for giving us the gift of music
Bless our singers and ringers as they convey your message through bells and voices
Amen
