DId anybody (who went to the memorial) notice the opening song?
Keep in mind that this is the most important night of the year for the witnesses. It is supposed to be all about Jesus Christ. It seems that the opening song should be one of praise for the person who not only had a part in creating the earth, and all life on it but also gave his life for us. Instead the opening song was a song of praise to the governing body/anointed . . . published by the governing body.
On memorial of Christ’s death the governing body assigned 8 million people to sing a song of praise . . to them. Song 147 - A Special Possession (1 Peter 2:9)
God has a new creation,
His spirit-anointed sons.
He has bought them from mankind;
His approval they’ve won. *
(CHORUS)
A special possession,
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.
They are a holy nation,
Who handle the truth aright.
God has called them from darkness
To his wonderful light.
(CHORUS)
A special possession,
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.
Faithful to their commission,
They gather the other sheep.
To the Lamb they are loyal.
His commandments they keep.
(CHORUS)
A special possession,
They’re a people for your name.
They love you. They praise you.
As one they declare abroad your fame.
They sure like to blow their own horn.
Also, I noticed that they did not mention the number of partakers from last year like they normally do. Kinda hard to explain when that number keeps going up