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Ring Those Bells
Written By: Wiley Sloan | Issue: 2016/11 - November
Come hear The Mountain Top Ringers, the handbell choir of Highlands United Methodist Church as they present “Ring Christmas Bells.” During the 10:50 A.M. Sunday, December 11, worship service, the ringers will perform a concert of sacred Advent/Christmas songs from the concert repertoire.
They’ll perform their entire concert at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 14. Come for supper at 5:15, if you like, and the concert will follow.
In addition to familiar Christmas carols and Advent themes, the ringers will play a selection of Christmas pops during this concert. There are few who cannot sing along with “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “White Christmas.” You’ll be tapping your toes as the ringers break into “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” and “The Chipmunk Song.” They will also play favorite Advent/Christmas carols, including “Silent Night,” “O Come O Come Emanuel,” and “O Holy Night.” You will be wowed when you hear their closing tune – Handel’s magnificent “Hallelujah Chorus.” You know what a moving piece this is in a choral performance, but you won’t believe what it takes to perform with handbells. This talented group of ringers under the direction of Minister of Music Les Scott makes the music come alive. Come enjoy this celebration of the Christmas season.
The church is located at 315 Main Street. For more information, call the church office weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at (828) 526-3376 or visit highlandsmethodist.org.
