Maybe it was my mood, but last night the meeting seemed really over the top cultish.
Mainly the latter portion that just focused on presentation videos which always seem creepy to me anyway.
Then the local needs was pre-empted by a video all about LDC which seemed completely pointless. (on a side note my wife knew a couple of different people in it)
The congregation "bible" study which dealt with the ever changing cover of the Watchtower magazine. No bible study at all again I am afraid.
Then they wrapped it up with one of the older songs that I find offensive. Song 8, "Jehovah Our Strength"
1. Gracious Jehovah, our strength and our might,
You are our Savior, in you we delight. (I thought Jesus was our savior)
We are your Witnesses bearing your news, (I thought it was the good news of the Christ)
Whether men hear or they proudly refuse.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, our Rock, Our strength and our might,
Your name we make known Both day and night. (I thought it was Jesus name we were to make known)
Glorious Jehovah, Almighty in pow’r,
You are our hiding place; You are our Tow’r.
2. We who now serve you rejoice in your light;
Eyes that are opened now see truth and right.
Searching the Scriptures, we hear your command; (which command is that? Love enemies? Pray for those persecuting you?)
Making our choice, for your Kingdom we stand.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, our Rock, Our strength and our might,
Your name we make known Both day and night.
Glorious Jehovah, Almighty in pow’r,
You are our hiding place; You are our Tow’r.
3. Gladly, O God, we keep doing your will.
Though Satan mocks us, we’re trusting you still.
Though he may slay us, oh, help us to be
Firm to the end for your grand Sov’reignty.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, our Rock, Our strength and our might,
Your name we make known Both day and night.
Glorious Jehovah, Almighty in pow’r,
You are our hiding place; You are our Tow’r.