I have not been out in service for at least 2 years, and I have been getting KM's on a regular basis. I go to about 1 Sunday meeting a month, less lately.
I was under the impression that only active publishers were suppose to get KM's. The only reason I can think of why they continue to give them to us is in hopes that we will return regularly. It is the congregation my husband grew up in, if that makes a difference.
We were in different congregations the past 10 years and only returned to this one about a year ago. The PO came by as we were moving in (at the nudging of my mother-in-law) and encouraged us to attend since we were now back in that territory. We tried to go for a while (to keep mum happy) but haven't been in about 2 months.
Now for the highlights of the January 2002 KM:
Front page: "Keep the Kingdom First"
Now, that is new. LOL
"How Will They Hear?"
page 2
Schedule for parts, as usual
In a box is a little article entitled, "Set Something Aside"
It seems that "Today the worldwide work of Jehovah's people keeps expanding, requiring ever-increasing financial support. It is appropriate that we too "set something aside" regularly to help fill the need. Material giving can be done in a variety of ways. (See November 1 WT, p. 28-9)
pages 3-6 are suggested presentations.
page 7:
Announcements-same ole, same ole except for an announcement about "researchers and others have contacted a number of brothers, seeking information about Jehovah's Witnesses and our organization. They have requested that survey forms be completed, supplying answers to questions related to our beliefs and teachings. If such individuals approach a congregation publisher, he should provide the name of the presiding overseer. The elders can handle such inquiries and make an appropriate response based on a letter addressed to all bodies of elders, date April 25, 2001."
In a box is an announcement entitled "New Corporations Formed" and lists the 3 new corporations
page 8,
"Parents-Train Your Children From Infancy
Another box entitled, "What to Say About the Magazines" which gives a brief overview of the magazines being offered during Jan and Feb.
Dang, you guys, that's the first time I've looked at a KM in years.
"I must stand up in search of the truth, if I don't I only roll with the flow of the lie and make it stronger.
---Sovereign---
edited for typos