I had forgotten about church bells in Europe…funny the things that leave the mind after a year. But near Phil and Laina’s there is a church called De Bron (in English = The Source).
On Sunday as Jen and I were sitting up in the office at the house we heard the bells ring. And then 45 minutes or so later, we heard them ring again. Both times they rang for a while.
Jen asked, “Why are they ringing so much?”
The first thing that went through my head was, “To remind people that they are still there.”
Justin- I love that imagery of empty and forgotten churches calling out to be remembered. Very cool- and to think that God has called you to be a part of the movement that leads folks back to those buildings in rememberance of Jesus.
Wow. Good insight. I love this post.
I love that I can picture the beautiful, but empty building. And I can hear the rich, full sound of the bells (yep, I can hear it, clear over here in Porland)! I think you’re absolutely right!