The start of the 2016-17 Bell Season is approaching fast and each of the directors have been hard at work planning for the new program year.

Here are the start dates and times for the bell groups:

Carillons: Thursday, September 8 at 9:30 am (directed by Joyce Zartman)

Bellcanto Ringers: Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 pm (directed by Julie Cook Ramirez)

Angelus Ringers: Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 pm (directed by Julie Cook Ramirez)

Martin Ringers: Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 pm (directed by Julie Cook Ramirez)

Peanut Bells: Sunday, October 2 during Sunday School (directed by Sarah Hallberg)

If you or your child is interested in joining one of the bell groups, please contact me or the respective director. We always welcome new (or returning) ringers.

We look forward to an exciting year of ringing with joy for the Glory of God! Julie Cook Ramirez, Interim Director of Handbell Ministries (julie@secondfirst.org or 815-543-9739).