The Friendly Church with the Six O'Clock Chimes
That was a tag line on our church literature from many years ago. You may or may not have noticed that we have not had bells ringing for our Sunday call to worship. Those that live nearby may have noticed that bells have not sounded from our church rooftop for several months--bells that had been ringing there on a regular basis since 1982. Our current system served us well but is now beyond repair. The leadership council, in consensus with the elders, has agreed that this method of identification and outreach for our church is a worthwhile project to restore.
Just as we have been blessed most recently with a large number of bequest monies from the estates of several long-time members now in heaven, we have also been blessed with monies given by our current members and friends in memorial for those who have passed. By combining monies given in memorial over the past few years, we are able to fully fund a new electronic carillon and restore this long tradition. These monies had been given to honor: Jim Peterson, Eunice Zimmermann, Dale Griffin, LaVerne Eifert, Lucille Massie, Jack Rutter, Mary Ann Faeth, Charlotte Moret, Sally Dobrunz, Vivian Kattentidt, Betty Welch, Nancy Allen, David Thielker, Vivian Scott, and Alton Scott. This acquisition is a fitting remembrance of these faithful members and loved ones.
