Where is the District Overseer?
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Packing his bags...he's been pink-slipped.
Entertainment for International Delegates
by Listener 52 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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EdenOne
Oh, the irony!
I was looking up the lyrics for Van Morrison's "Kingdom Hall; they go like this:
So glad to see you
So glad you're here
Come here beside me now
We can clear inhibition away
All inhibitions
Throw them away
And when we dance like this
Like we've never been dancin' before
Chorus:
Oh, they were swingin'
Down at Kingdom Hall
Oh, bells were ringin'
Down at the Kingdom Hall
A choir was singin'
Down at the Kingdom Hall
Hey, liley, liley, liley
Hey, liley, liley, low
Do do do do do do, do
Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do, do
Do do do do do do
Good body music
Brings you right here
Free flowin' motion now
When we're shakin' it out on the floor
Good rockin' music
Down in your shoes
And when we dance like this
Like we've never been dancin' before
Repeat Chorus
Down at the Kingdom Hall
They were havin' a party
They were havin' a ball
Bells were ringing out
And the choir was singin'
Hey, liley, liley, liley
Hey, liley, liley, low
Do do, do do, do do, do do
Sugar was there
Did you see Sugar
Down at the Kingdom Hall__________________________
Then I looked down at the comments section, and I found this gem:
Everyone sings at the Kingdom Halls | Reviewer: Ben | 6/12/08
No one dances in the aisles. The meetings are for worship and learning. The songs sung are to praise Jehovah God. So don't let this song mislead you about what goes on at any of the Kingdom Halls. Come and see for yourself that the song by Van Morrison is not absolutely correct and that what is taught at the Kingdom Hall is the Truth from the Bible. You will be amazed that what you will learn from Jehovah's Witnesses at the Kingdom Hall will save your life. Your eyes will be opened to the Truth from God's word the Bible. You'll be telling your loved ones and others about what you have learned.
For a preview of Bible truths that you will learn about go to this website: www.watchtower.org
Read the New World Translation of the Bible online here too.
BenI wonder if "Ben" could look at the video of the OP, what would he be saying now? Oh, the irony.
Eden
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AnnOMaly
A DRUM KIT? In the Kingdom Hall?
Songs from Satan's world being sung and danced to? In God's house of worship?
I'm surprised fire didn't come down from heaven and devour them!
*** w10 5/1 p. 31 What is a Kingdom Hall? ***
"So the name Kingdom Hall, which was coined in the 1930’s, appropriately describes the purpose of these buildings—to promote true worship and serve as a hub for the preaching of the “good news of the kingdom.” (Matthew 24:14) Thus, Kingdom Halls are not used for social or commercial activities."
*** w91 12/1 p. 19 par. 13 Practicing Pure Religion for Survival ***
"Jehovah’s Witnesses respect their Kingdom Halls and larger Assembly Halls as places dedicated to Jehovah’s worship. Unlike many churches of Christendom, Kingdom Halls are not social clubs."
Having said that, it was a really nicely-made, souvenir video (OK I didn't watch the whole thing but skipped parts) and it was good to see a little creativity (and there was only a little but hey, it's a typical cong.) and spontaneity, shaking off some inhibitions, displaying more of their natural personality. They need more of those kinds of gatherings at the KH, imho.
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sir82
In a Kingdom Hall? Stunning.
If this video went viral among JWs, there would a LOT of "stumbling".
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BU2B
My mouth was literally hanging open as I watched this! This is neither the JW religion of the past, nor is it representative in any way of the day to day reality of JW life with its stale piped in music and dry, boring meetings.
I was shocked to see them play "worldly" music in the kingdom hall when even playing "Here Comes the Bride" is forbidden at JW weddings! You MUST pick only CURRENT KINGDOM MELODIES for the bride to walk in to! Like ADCMS said, even if you were to play something mundane and vanilla like Kenny G at a KH cleaning, heads would roll. NOW THEY ARE PLAYING PHARRELL AT THE KH???? WTF??!! I was amazed to see the way they blended their "holy" music with "worldly" music! I thought this world was headed for destruction? When I was growing up, this would have been considered as a reproach and shameful, undignified behavior for the KH! I dont know what else to say.
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BU2B
Do you guys think this was approved by the GB??? I really am shellshocked
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zed is dead
No shit Sparlock! That made Jehovah sad! Listen, obey, and be blessed.
zed
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John_Mann
Once I was cleaning the KH and I decided to play my Men At Work CD in the KH's sound system.
An elder came and it was just like I was adoring the golden calf.
In the 90's something like that inside a KH could end in genocide.
I wonder how I would react to this if I was still in. I would play Phineas and the spear. Poor old timers...
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John_Mann
I'm throwing down my apostate's badge.
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kneehighmiah
This isn't anything new. They have been entertaining delagates in Kingdom Halls for a while. This is just the first time the United States has experienced it. Times approved by the governing body. In fact a helper to the governing body aka an aspiring GB member attended such an event. I have videos of events that I recorded that make this look like nothing. I would share publically, but I don't wish to blow my cover yet. If you're interested PM me and I will share.