Well guys, I've been part of this discussion group for about two weeks and I must say it's been really fun! I always look forward to reading everyone's thoughts on so many different topics.
I grew up in the troof, so needless to say it was a major part of my life. My whole childhood was engulfed in meetings, field service, book study, bible study, watchtower study. and the occasional j-dub "gatherings"
I was thinking about one particular time when my family had a "part" in the assembly. It was the circuit assembly, and we had a part in a "demonstration" I was 13 yrs old at the time, so i dont exactly remember what the talk was about. It had to do with paying attention at the meeting or something along those lines. They had four rows of chairs on the podium and there were several other brothers and sisters, sitting there pretending that we were at a "meeting" we were to play the "good" family so we sat there and paid rapt attention. the other brothers and sisters that had a part would all play their roles as "bad" jw's pretending to talk, chew gum, sleep while the brother who gave the talk would comment- see what they are doing? what kind of example are they setting for interested ones that might be in attendance?
The audience got a kick out of it and applauded of course.
So what's my point? well I just remember thinking, as i was sitting up there, how it would have been much more fun to play the "bad" family! hehe
Have any of you given or been a part of a demonstration at an assembly? If so, what was it and what do you think about it now?