Memorial attendance

Balaamsass2

Curious. What was your local Memorial attendance like tonight?

Well, I guess like us, everyone enjoyed NOT going! lol. 1st gen and I had dinner late, put up our feet, and enjoyed a guilt-free evening at home. :) Cheers! ( not motivated to even drive by the KH parking lot. )

a watcher

150 publishers, 250 at the Memorial.

jhine

A fb friend of mine who is a JW put a post on saying that she had the " honour " of having her plates used for the bread .

Are JWs so eager to get recognition that this is considered an honour ?

Jan from Tam

Gorb

Local attendance here was low. A lot of empty seats.

G.

dropoffyourkeylee

More than I expected. Back to pre-Covid level, I'd say, without knowing the exact numbers.

raymond frantz

Packed full at ours, they never learn

hoser

Packed

It’s all a show

Today is Sunday and everyone is happy there is no meeting

HereIam60

Ours is a Hall shared by 2 congregations, in some years we had 2 Memorial 'services' that evening, but this sometimes led to traffic congestion, and the second group getting out later, so this year, as they had a few times prior to Covid, a hotel ballroom was rented and the 2 congregations combined...I did not attempt to count but there were at least 200, with some non -witness invitees and some who rarely attend meetings, also a Zoom tie in

It went well, though I'm uncomfortable about the opening song being one in praise of "The Annointed"! A young elder gave the talk and did very well. Is it usual to applaud after the Memorial talk? My memory's not what it was but I don't recall this happening before. The talk (scripted, I assume) had the usual discouragement about partaking of the bread and wine (only for those in the heaven!y covenant, the rest 'respectful observers) and used an illustration I didn't care for..A school open only to citizens of the country, someone from elsewhere wishes to enroll, but cannot, because they are not a citizen.

For me personally it was a good occasion. I feel a sense of peace and unity with those around me, and worldwide, and do feel we are in the presence of Jehovah and Jesus, and all of us recieving His sacrificial flesh and blood, regardless of consuming the emblems or not. I realize this may be entirely emotional reaction on my part.

Sorry for long post!

DesirousOfChange

We went to keep the JW family and friends (that don't ignore us) "happy".

Attendance seemed pathetic. These used to be standing room only events. Attendance including Zoom was just barely over 100. The seats were 25% empty. In fairness, there are two events held at this location and we went to the late (2nd) one, so likely some of the older members went to the early one. Still . . . .

. . . . it ain't like it used to be.

AND I MUST ADD -- I did not hear "this may be the last time we do this . . . ."

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