The handbell program at the church began in 1976 when elder Janet Yocum gave monies in memory of her father Ivor Jones for the purpose of purchasing handbells.  Soon after a tragic plane crash killed both Ms. Yocum and her husband Charles, many friends decided to donated funds for the same project and thus established the bell choir named in their memory, the Memorial Ringers.   Later the program grew to include high school students, then elementary age children.  The church owns 5 octaves of Malmark handbells.   Most recently, the church purchased 3 octaves of Malmark hand chimes which are similar to handbells, but produce a more mellow sound.   The Melody Chimes rehearse and perform with the hand chimes. The handbell choirs perform regularly in church, play for community events and occasionally attend workshops and bell festivals.  For more information or to join one of these groups, contact Rachel Barker, Director of Handbells.