So yesterday I worked with the C.O. We went in a car group, four brothers. The C.O. is late 40's, in circuit work about 9 years. We went to McDonalds first for coffee, stayed 20 minutes, then drove to a return visit, then back to KH for lunch. The C.O. told a lot of experiences in the car about the tract campaign, and how the work is growing in sign language in the United States. He didn't seem to have any doubts or worries whatsoever. He seemed sure of himself, happy, and enthusiastic. I tried to sense if there was any underlying doubts, but I couldnt tell if anything was there.
He talked about how Bethel in New York is so smart for selling the real estate now, and how they definitely have Jehovah's spirit because they buy and sell at the right time. also how the ones that were reassigned from Bethel love the field ministry and are glad they are reassigned. He said some were not too thrilled at first, but now they are happy.
I talked to him that night before the meeting, he said there are "matters pending" with me. So that didnt make me happy. But he also asked me how long I was a missionary and C.O., so he was polite I guess.
But it was just surreal to be with someone who is like I was a few years ago, in every conversation he turns everything around to reflect good on God's Organization.
He also acts like he is important, but yet humble at the same time. The way he walks and talks. He brings up the fact that he is the C.O. but then he like says, "I would like to know, how are you my brother." Hard to describe. Like "I know I am the C.O. and appointed by Brooklyn, but I am still a regular guy."
I don't see any way that I could have brought anything up that would have changed his mind or made him think even a little bit. Everything he said revolves around how we have the truth, and we are God's people.
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