MEET THE BELL STARS

         The BELL STARS are from Baltimore County, Maryland and are quite well known for their abilities with handbells and sign language. Members range in age from 12 to 50 and have various disabilities including Downs Syndrome, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and/or other health and learning handicaps. They have performed throughout Baltimore County (churches, schools, civic organizations) as well as through the state (including the Maryland Music Educators Conventions). They are a non-profit organization and use donations and gifts to defray costs for their bells, gloves, robes, shirts, travel/trip expenses, and special social events.

        The BELL STARS message is about opportunities more than disabilities. The director, Mrs. Pat Shelton, is an active advocate for awareness, sensitivity, and opportunities for ALL persons, regardless of handicaps and challenges. She is currently employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools as a music teacher in a special education school. Pat also serves as Family Ministry Coordinator at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and serves as the disabilities liaison for the Maryland-Delaware Synod of the Lutheran Church Task Force On Disabilities and on the Learning Ministries Team.

BELL STARS meet from 7:00 - 9:00 PM on the third Friday of each month at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8212 Philadelphia Road, Rosedale, MD. Church phone number is 410-866-8766. We welcome All God's People with disabilities to come and join our fellowship. Sunday School class is also offered on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the church. Emphasis is placed on God's love and acceptance of all people. Adapted materials for people with disabilities and programs for the entire family are available during this time.

For further information contact:
Mrs. Pat Shelton (director)
3800 Meghan Drive, Condo D
Baltimore, MD 21236
phone 410-931-2968
e-mail: patshelton@yahoo.com