Introduction to this Service
Everyone is to come to church with some kind of bell. You will want to announce this the week prior and remind the congregation through other church communications. The following might be used in the newsletter or bulletin: "Bells have been used in many ways over the years. Bells have been used to sound an alarm, and to call children to school, people to worship, and families to meals. Bells mark the beginning and the end of the work day, classes, and sporting events. Sometimes bells mark the passing of the hours in a day. On this first Sunday of Advent, please bring a bell with you. We will be using the bells to call one another to a time of Advent waiting that is filled with anticipation."

The bells we ring will serve to help people to remember to wait with …