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Historic church building lost but faith maintained - Jacksoncountychronicle

Posted: 22 Nov 2015 08:03 AM PST

Jacksoncountychronicle

Historic church building lost but faith maintained Jacksoncountychronicle Like the bell, made from a mold by the Cincinnati Bell Foundry decades ago, Cornerstone Church remains intact. “It wasn't just a building, it was a mold for us as a congregation,” said Derek Miller, the church's pastor since 1999. “But that is not the ... and more »

An invitation to The Spectator's carol concert at St Bride's church - Spectator.co.uk (blog)

Posted: 22 Nov 2015 04:40 AM PST

Spectator.co.uk (blog)

An invitation to The Spectator's carol concert at St Bride's church Spectator.co.uk (blog) The nights are drawing in, and mini santas are already in the shops. For Coffee Housers who do their Christmas planning early, I'd like to extend an invitation: to The Spectator's annual carol concert on 9 December – my favourite event of the year ... and more »

Appeal to keep the church bells ringing in Millom - NW Evening Mail

Posted: 22 Nov 2015 03:37 AM PST

Appeal to keep the church bells ringing in Millom NW Evening Mail Mr Gray has been a bellringer at St George's Church for 55 years and believes the bells play a vital part in the daily life of the community. They ring out joyful peals for weddings and mark solemn occasions such as funerals and Remembrance Day with a ... and more »

If you fancy a go on our bells - give us a ring! - Sleaford Today

Posted: 22 Nov 2015 02:52 AM PST

If you fancy a go on our bells - give us a ring! Sleaford Today All the prospective ringers were taken by Greg to peep at the belfry too. Audrey said it is sociable, fun and appeals to all ages, adding: “It exercises your mind and your body.” She said there are many bell ringing enthusiasts not associated with ...

Town Crier - The Messenger (subscription)

Posted: 22 Nov 2015 12:29 AM PST

Town Crier The Messenger (subscription) 3, featuring guest speaker Dave Adkisson, President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, on the eighth floor of Baptist Health Tower. Lunch is $20 per ... The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season. If you are ...

Crowds watch Michael Eavis light up Burnham-On-Sea for Christmas - Burnham-On-Sea

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 05:27 PM PST

Burnham-On-Sea

Crowds watch Michael Eavis light up Burnham-On-Sea for Christmas Burnham-On-Sea Groups performing on the stage included Brent Knoll School, Coastline Singers, Berrow Hand Bell Ringers, Burnham's St Joseph's School, St Andrew's School and Burnham On Song. Last year's BOS Factor winner, Gracie Wickens-Sweet, who was also a ... and more »

Church of the Ascension Finally Rings Rare Bells for Community - TWC News

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:37 PM PST

TWC News

Church of the Ascension Finally Rings Rare Bells for Community TWC News While France plans to bring her daughter to see the bells when she's in town, those in charge of the project are glad to see the bells are already ringing in the hearts of those who came to see them. “It's sort of an answer to all the trouble in the ...

Lyminster, W Sussex

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:00 PM PST

Pagham, W Sussex

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:00 PM PST

Napa Church Reopens After Pouring $2 Million Into Quake Repairs - NBC Bay Area

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 02:49 PM PST

NBC Bay Area

Napa Church Reopens After Pouring $2 Million Into Quake Repairs NBC Bay Area Neish already had his sermon prepared and was looking forward to taking his own pulpit once again. As a group of musical bell ringers practiced their entrance song, Neish stood on the wooden deck of the pulpit, eyes gazing upward at the brilliant ... and more »

The ring cycle: Answer Man checks out the Netherlands Carillon - Washington Post

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 01:30 PM PST

Washington Post

The ring cycle: Answer Man checks out the Netherlands Carillon Washington Post Suitably chastened, the Park Service spent $300,000 to restore the bells and the tower, including screening out pigeons. ... A group of Dutch businessmen raised $1.4 million to retune the bells, shaving metal from the inside to achieve the correct ...

Wonder Woman Gives You A Piercing Stare In The First Official Movie Picture - io9

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 12:17 PM PST

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Wonder Woman Gives You A Piercing Stare In The First Official Movie Picture io9 Big Ben: the universal, popular name for the tower, repeated throughout the world. Pros: everyone knows what you're talking about, and it has a nice ring (pun sort-of intended). Cons: purists don't like it because Big Ben is strictly the name of the bell.

Melbourne bell-ringers learning the ropes - Sydney Morning Herald

Posted: 21 Nov 2015 05:17 AM PST

Sydney Morning Herald

Melbourne bell-ringers learning the ropes Sydney Morning Herald Wheeze up the last of the 53 steep spiral stairs of the bell tower of Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral on a Sunday evening and you'll encounter a a tight band of men and women in leisurewear. Their faces are pictures of furious ... St Mary's boasts 14 ...

Yeovil, Som

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 04:00 PM PST

Village intends to buy Leaning Tower of Niles, spend $550K in repairs - Chicago Tribune

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 03:02 PM PST

Chicago Tribune

Village intends to buy Leaning Tower of Niles, spend $550K in repairs Chicago Tribune Vinezeano also said several Italian bells, including one that is 600-years-old, are stationed at the peak of the structure. Hearing the peal of the historic bells reverberate across town is another goal, he said. Trustees also approved a resolution ... and more »

Sparkman: On song in the Mrs. Revere - Daily Racing Form

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 01:44 PM PST

Daily Racing Form

Sparkman: On song in the Mrs. Revere Daily Racing Form Campanologist's full sister Peace Bell is a graded stakes producer in South Africa, and his half-sister Armilla, by Rainbow Quest, has met the same standard in Australia. Dubai Soprano's dam, Ring of Music, by Sadler's Wells, also was unraced, but she ...

Ring those bells - Independentherald.com

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 01:06 PM PST

Independentherald.com

Ring those bells Independentherald.com The group played four songs, incuding “Do Lord Remember Me” and “Joy to the World”, for friends and family. This is the second year for the group, according to Joyce Edwards, activities assistant at the center. To read more about the bell ringers, see ...

Historic bell removed from Rochester Congregational Church - Sippican Week

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 10:36 AM PST

Sippican Week

Historic bell removed from Rochester Congregational Church Sippican Week Rochester — The bell tower in the First Congregational Church of Rochester is a lot roomier after crews removed the historic 1892 bell from its cradle on Friday morning. The bell, which rings in the tune of D, has been a fixture in the circa 1837 ...

The tower of rice - The Echo News

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 08:03 AM PST

The Echo News

The tower of rice The Echo News Actually, it doesn't toll for anyone at Taylor, because the bell tower uses a speaker system. The so-called “bell tower” does not house a single bell. No little man with back problems scuffles around the scaffolding, ringing the bells at every quarter ...

Dominoes latest - Skegness Standard

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 06:04 AM PST

Dominoes latest Skegness Standard Division One: Ex Service W 8 Highwayman Rangers 1, Railroad Robbers 7 Seaview Nil 2, Seathorne Arms 7 Seaview Lads 2, Seaview A 4 Ex Service U Watts 5. Division Two: Ex Service Shufflers 3 Railroad XL 6, Finnigans 3 Bell Ringers 6, Liberal C 5 Ex ...

Festive fun and carols at switch-on - Morpeth Herald

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 04:13 AM PST

Festive fun and carols at switch-on Morpeth Herald Following a Christmas address by the Rector of Morpeth, Rev Simon White, at 4.50pm, the button to turn on the town centre display will be pressed by retiring town clerk Gillian Turner. There will be festive bell-ringing by the Clock Tower Bell-ringers ...

Community Extra: Calendar - HeraldNet

Posted: 20 Nov 2015 12:02 AM PST

Community Extra: Calendar HeraldNet Thanksgiving dinner, Edmonds: Annie's Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, hosts its annual Thanksgiving Feast, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the church, 23525 84th Ave. W. The program offers free community meals every Wednesday. More info ... and more »

Day of festive entertainment will lead up to Burnham's lights switch-on - Burnham-On-Sea

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:21 PM PST

Burnham-On-Sea

Day of festive entertainment will lead up to Burnham's lights switch-on Burnham-On-Sea Brent Knoll Primary School's young singers will be on stage from 1.05pm, followed at 1.25pm by Berrow Hand Bell Ringers. At 2pm, the Coastline Singers will be entertaining the audience. And at 2.30pm Father Christmas will make his official arrival ...

Coming Soon: Saint Mother Teresa? - wnep.com

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 04:45 PM PST

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Coming Soon: Saint Mother Teresa? wnep.com A lot has changed since then, like the name of this place which is now called Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, but rumors in Rome may lead to a name change in Mahanoy City. Italian media outlets are reporting Pope Francis plans to make ... Her Legacy - Acceptance And Doubts Of a Miracle - NYTimes.comThe New York Times all 94 news articles »

A Choir Without Words - KWQC-TV6

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 02:18 PM PST

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A Choir Without Words KWQC-TV6 The church bell choir is extremely talented. Director Ric Smith emphasizes mechanics with the music. Wrist and rhythm. Teamwork. An attentive ear. The bell ringers listen for the same things. Each with a particular part to play. The choir practices weekly.

Hoffman's Chocolates opens its Winter Wonderland - Palm Beach Post (blog)

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:41 AM PST

Palm Beach Post (blog)

Hoffman's Chocolates opens its Winter Wonderland Palm Beach Post (blog) Holiday bell ringers; magicians; musicians; and talent from local schools, community groups and churches will perform in the new Paul Hoffman Community Corner. Guests are invited to bring blankets to get cozy on the green lawn and revel in the holiday ... and more »

Clock will be temporarily out of action - Okehampton Times

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:40 AM PST

Clock will be temporarily out of action Okehampton Times THE clock on the tower of St James' Chapel will be out of action for a week in late November while essential maintenance is carried out to the bell frame. The work is the latest in a series of renovation and maintenance works to be carried out on the ... and more »

Historic bell placed on historic Winston House - NRToday.com

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:06 AM PST

NRToday.com

Historic bell placed on historic Winston House NRToday.com The bell itself is about 20 inches tall, but the bell in its bracket is 28 inches tall. The bell was made at the C.S. Bell Company, a bell foundry in Hillsboro. Beverly Browne and Julie Winston spray-painted the bell silver and placed it on top a red ...

Read an excerpt and see the stunning cover of Mary Kubica's Don't You Cry - Entertainment Weekly

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 08:33 AM PST

Entertainment Weekly

Read an excerpt and see the stunning cover of Mary Kubica's Don't You Cry Entertainment Weekly Beside me there are rustles of complaint, blind eyes reaching out to reclaim the blanket, an aggravated sigh. Already the taste of last night's alcohol creeps up my insides, ... Time to get ready for church. Esther, with her silvery, soothing voice ...

Holiday events 2015: Bay Area tree lightings, ice rinks and more - San Jose Mercury News

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 08:07 AM PST

Holiday events 2015: Bay Area tree lightings, ice rinks and more San Jose Mercury News 11-12, Bethel Baptist Church, 3578 Clayton Road. Musical presentation with the Bethel Baptist Choir. Light refreshments. .... 5, Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd. Featuring Ohlones Tuba Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, Community Band and ...

Memorial to WWII Lancaster bomber pilot installed at St Breaca Church - Falmouth Packet

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 07:39 AM PST

Falmouth Packet

Memorial to WWII Lancaster bomber pilot installed at St Breaca Church Falmouth Packet As well as the pair of communion rails which Trefor made himself, new kneelers were also made by another former churchwarden, Audrey Mercer; new chairs were added, a set of bells and an oil painting of Mary and Jesus which had been donated by artist ...

HOLIDAY GO GUIDE: South Shore abounds with Christmas parades and performances - Wicked Local

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:23 AM PST

Wicked Local

HOLIDAY GO GUIDE: South Shore abounds with Christmas parades and performances Wicked Local The Choral Art Society of the South Shore, now in its 57th season, will perform Christmas songs for the whole family in “Jingle Joy,” Dec. 6 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scituate. The audience will get to sing during the popular carol sing ... and more »

Your Districts for Bishop's Castle to The Strettons, week commencing November 19 - Ludlow Advertiser

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 02:10 AM PST

Ludlow Advertiser

Your Districts for Bishop's Castle to The Strettons, week commencing November 19 Ludlow Advertiser BATTLE OF MONTGOMERY – Dr Jonathan Worton was the guest speaker at the October meeting of the South West Shropshire Historical and Archaeological Society in the Church Barn, Bishop's Castle. ... and Standard, the Army Cadet Force and Standard, Women's ...

Reflect on real meaning of Christmas - Portsmouth News

Posted: 18 Nov 2015 11:15 PM PST

Portsmouth News

Reflect on real meaning of Christmas Portsmouth News Entertainment will be provided on the Saturday by the Owslebury Hand Bell Ringers from 11am until 12.30pm. The festival will end with an informal worship service at 6.30pm on December 6. At that service, we will be exploring the theme of journey and ...

Hartington Lights Up Christmas — Early - Yankton Daily Press

Posted: 18 Nov 2015 08:55 PM PST

Yankton Daily Press

Hartington Lights Up Christmas — Early Yankton Daily Press Candlelight Christmas also will feature bell ringers from 6-6:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, a Christmas cookie contest, coloring contest, Hartington-Newcastle Student Council dance and two photography booths. In addition, the "Reindeer Monologues ...

HINGHAM'S YESTERDAYS: George R. Turner's livery stable - Wicked Local Hingham

Posted: 18 Nov 2015 12:57 PM PST

Wicked Local Hingham

HINGHAM'S YESTERDAYS: George R. Turner's livery stable Wicked Local Hingham Mr. R. B. Mowry, late of Mexico, and superintendent of the Boston Rope Co., has engaged a house from Mr. Alphonso Cain, at Fort Hill. The Evening School will ... WEST SCHOOL CITY: Our best citizens has the privilege of ringing the bells for a minute's ...

Edmonton arts groups make merry with an overflowing calendar of festive ... - Edmonton Journal

Posted: 18 Nov 2015 09:52 AM PST

Edmonton Journal

Edmonton arts groups make merry with an overflowing calendar of festive ... Edmonton Journal Bells of Concordia at McDougall United Church, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, available at the door or by phone at 780-499-0422. Kids under 10 are admitted for free. Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick, ... The many ...

Charlie Daniels: The place I'm most thankful for - Fox News

Posted: 18 Nov 2015 08:53 AM PST

Fox News

Charlie Daniels: The place I'm most thankful for Fox News No Eiffel Tower, no Taj Mahal, no Alps, no Andes No native hut, nor royal palace can rival her awesome beauty, her diverse population, her monolithic majesty. Watching the purple shadows deepen in the Arizona desert? Or seen a herd ... Have you ever ...

HERE'S the latest WI and YCA reports from Ryedale. - Gazette & Herald

Posted: 18 Nov 2015 03:41 AM PST

Gazette & Herald

HERE'S the latest WI and YCA reports from Ryedale. Gazette & Herald Normanby and Marton - The November meeting was opened by Jean Bell who introduced Anthea Firth who gave a talk and demonstration on willow weaving. Different types of weaving were explained, by showing members examples of what Anthea had made. Members ... and more »