[NewWine]

I browsed over some of the comments by YouTube members, and some were just downright nasty. But, you have to ignore people. Some will say anything to get a rise out of people. For some reason some tried to make this a 'Pentecostal' issue; which it is not. I have two opinions in regards to Sis. Mangun's singing the National Anthem.

First, singing the National Anthem is not as easy as some deem it to be. It is unknown whether or not she was able to practice with the band/orchestra; which makes a difference. Having played in orchestras from elementary to junior college I can understand that; and have been in that position. Sometimes having a 'feel' for the musical style of the singer, helps out tremendously. It is just up to the musicians to follow the lead of the singer. She sang the song they way she felt to sing it. It was not my personal liking, however, music is interpreted by each person differently.

Secondly, we (Apostolics) see so many sing the National Anthem that don't even believe in God and would do anything to remove our right to worship Jesus Christ freely. Let me repeat that freely......freely.....freely. So, it was nice to someone of precious like faith sing the National Anthem. Seeing as how our nation was founded on Christianity; it is nice to have see a TRUE CHRISTIAN, sing the National Anthem. I look at her singing more symbolically than how the performance went.

Respectfully NewWine