I like to read the KM to see what the WTBTS is saying, and then to think about what they really mean.
Information appears in the KM when problem need to be addressed in the organization. The article on
the front page "Make the Most of Your Time in the Ministry" was insightful to me. In the fourth paragraph
we find these encouraging words "Once the meeting for field service ends, do not linger unnecessarly, but
begin by making your way to the territory." It appears that the brothers and sisters are not too eager to
get out there and knock on doors of people who are not home, or burn up their $3.00/gallon of unremibursed
gasoline. They like to "linger". (there will be no lingering in Jehovah's organization !!!!!!!!)
The paragraph continues "If you anticipate having to leave the territory early, arrange for your own transportation
so that the rest of the group does not have to leave early." It appears that if the driver of the the car group says
after one hour " I have to go in because I have a doctor appointment or an important errand to
run" that the whole group says "OK that is fine I will stop too have things to do too." (meeting with the group is for show
anyhow. Once you were out and the friends saw that you were out in service this is "mission accomplished." It is not
about saving lives, it is about appearances. I should know because I did it for over 40 years.)
In paragraph 5 we find the encouraging words dealing with return visits "If you anticipate a lengthy visit, arrangements
can be made for those in your group to preach nearby." Sitting in a car waiting for someone inside is the best time.
You get to sit in a warm car, you don't have to talk to strangers, uou are not burning up your gasoling and the clock
is still ticking, you are still punched in counting time and you can get caught up on the latest gossip.
It sounds like the Society is beginning to crack down on this. The article that made my jaw drop was the insert
on "Bear Through Witness to the Good News." In paragraph 5 we find "If you are elderly or infirm, you may be able
to auxiliary pioneer by spending a little time each day in the ministry." The word infirm means "weak, feeble, not
stable, or frail." I thought to myself what the heck is going on? Is the ministry activity going down hill so fast that
they need to encourage the infirm and elderly to pioneer? No doubt the reason is so the elders can say that
if "Sister Wheelchair" or "Brother Cripple" or Sister Dementia" can out in service every day then why can the
young, the teenages, those with good health, or wifes who don't have to work be a pioneer since Armegeddon
is soon, just around the corner.
I just had to share my thoughts with you.
TooBad TooSad