Simply to remind us to celebrate the good news of God in Christ seeking to reconcile the world to Himself. A call to worship being someone to celebrate.
Ignored or misunderstood it reminds the faithfull that the message of freedom is for everyone whether high or low.
Often used joyfully at weddings. Slowly for those passed on ay funerals.
Calling the faithful to worship or to prayer.
Serving as a musical instrument to play appropriate hymns.
Notifying the community of an important occasion ( a wedding, death, funeral etc.).
Announcing the time of day.
Sounding an alarm in time of danger or emergency.