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  Did Ray Franz manage to live out a comfortable retirement from the proceeds of his books.

  by joe134cd in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i'm just curious if anybody knows.

  firstly i don't take issue with the man making money from his books and if he was able to live comfortably from it then i say power to him.

  but what i'm wanting to know was just how successful was it and did it allow him to live out the remainder of his years in comfort e.g buy a house, eat good food etc.

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  wifibandit

  According to http://www.commentarypress.com/

  Raymond Victor Franz Cynthia Marie Franz
  Born: May 8, 1922 Born: August 15, 1935
  Died: June 2, 2010 Died: December 29, 2013

  If someone downloads a copy of his books today, they are not taking anything from Him or His widow.

  One of my regrets is not waking up in time to meet him, hear him speak and kick a few buck his way. (I was slaving away at Bethel making no money myself.)
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  Bethel Layoffs In Australia Confirmed

  by jonahstourguide in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  yes, last week the number of bethel layoffs was confirmed from 90 to 125. .

  and those going in thinking they may be there for some time have been told.

  that they may be there for two months rather than 3 years depending on .

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  Can you scan them? Or mail them to me so I can scan them, then mail them back to you?

  I have the 1952 Dwelling Together in Unity. Oh how I wish I had kept my two copies! They did a revision while I was there.
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  Bible Exhibit update

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  is this how they hope to draw tourists to warwick?

  you're better off going to an actual museum!

  the kids might learn something.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1knmqbctd8k.

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  wifibandit

  Is this how they hope to draw tourists to Warwick? You're better off going to an actual museum! The Kids might learn something.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KNMqbCtD8k
  

  
  

  "A Bible Exhibit That Glorifies Jehovah’s Name "
  

  00:27 Is that Warren Buffett?

  00:28 Thanks for the Valuables! (Send more)

  12:55 "We hope to have received even more rare and unique Bibles"

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  Attention Lurkers... Monday, October 1, 2012 is the 98th anniversary of Jesus' rulership!!!

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  attention lurkers... monday, october 1, 2012 is the 98th anniversary of jesus' rulership!i'll just let the watchtower magazine speak for itself...october 1, 1914, on taking his place at the breakfast table in the brooklyn bethel dining-room, he in a strong voice denoting conviction announced: the gentile times have ended!

  -watchtower july 15 1950 page 216 pargraph 1 those seven appointed times of the nations ended in the early autumn of 1914, about october 1. before then the good news of the established kingdom could not be preached.

  -watchtower october 15 1955 page 623 paragraph 7october 1, 1914, is now more than forty-two years ago and the kingdoms fight at armageddon is fast nearing.

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  Let us assume it was on Friday, October 2nd, 1914.

  Click here to calculate how long it's been since Russell entered the Bethel dining room and announced to the Bethel family: “The Gentile Times have ended; their kings have had their day.”
  
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  Online Watchtower publications archives?

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  years ago i remember there being a number of sites with pretty extensive archives of watchtower publications online.

  can anyone direct me to the best current site for this material?

  in particular i am looking for a booklet from 1898 called "the bible vs. the theory of evolution".

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  wifibandit

  You can force google to limit its search to a list of sites. Just replace the word "search" for what ever you are looking for.
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  Attention Lurkers... Monday, October 1, 2012 is the 98th anniversary of Jesus' rulership!!!

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  attention lurkers... monday, october 1, 2012 is the 98th anniversary of jesus' rulership!i'll just let the watchtower magazine speak for itself...october 1, 1914, on taking his place at the breakfast table in the brooklyn bethel dining-room, he in a strong voice denoting conviction announced: the gentile times have ended!

  -watchtower july 15 1950 page 216 pargraph 1 those seven appointed times of the nations ended in the early autumn of 1914, about october 1. before then the good news of the established kingdom could not be preached.

  -watchtower october 15 1955 page 623 paragraph 7october 1, 1914, is now more than forty-two years ago and the kingdoms fight at armageddon is fast nearing.

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  Wait, Was it October 1st or 2nd that he made that announcement?
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  Any funny stories of when a"brother" giving a talk, said something "funny" or "questionable", and didn't even realize it?

  by Dunedain in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  there were always all types of speakers in the org.

  myself, growing up a "witness", must have heard all types of talks, and given by all manner of speakers, especially on sundays, when almost every week we would get a "visiting" brother giving the public talk.. sometimes, you would have a "great" speaker, all fluent and animated.

  other times we would get a comical speaker, one who would maybe purposelly get a few laughs outta the audience.

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  I'm still looking for that mp3...

  JWTALK may have it, but I'm not welcome on their site
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  Any funny stories of when a"brother" giving a talk, said something "funny" or "questionable", and didn't even realize it?

  by Dunedain in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  there were always all types of speakers in the org.

  myself, growing up a "witness", must have heard all types of talks, and given by all manner of speakers, especially on sundays, when almost every week we would get a "visiting" brother giving the public talk.. sometimes, you would have a "great" speaker, all fluent and animated.

  other times we would get a comical speaker, one who would maybe purposelly get a few laughs outta the audience.

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  There was an mp3 that was floating around US Bethel in the mid 2000's of a DC Talk where the Bethel speaker was trying to describe the difference between a Squid and an Octopus. He kept say Testicles when he meant to say tentacles.

  We got a stern talking to for not being loving and shaming our brother.
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  Sorry for the young folks that don't get 12 inches anymore

  by Diogenesister in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  just listened to patrice rushen "forget me knots"and it made me think - do you remember the excitement of going to the record shop and getting the 12 inch of your favourite tune?.

  i remember halkwind 12 inch silver machine that went on forever!!

  or blue monday in the 80's depech mode.

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  wifibandit

  If you like vinyl, check out some of the cool features on Jack White's 'Lazaretto' Ultra LP.
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  October 14, 2015 BOE

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  october 14, 2015 .

  re: signs announcing meeting times .

  https://infotomb.com//38v6n.

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  wifibandit

  October 14, 2015
  

  Re: Signs Announcing Meeting Times
  

  https://infotomb.com//38v6n

  "Midweek Meeting" and "Weekend Meeting" are now the official names.

  TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS
  Re: Signs Announcing Meeting Times
  Dear Brothers:
  In view of the upcoming adjustments to our congregation meetings, please note the wording
  that should appear on signs that announce meeting times:
  Midweek Meeting [Day and Time]
  Weekend Meeting [Day and Time]
  If adjustments other than wording are made to the sign, please confirm that any zoning
  regulations are adhered to. Any expenses incurred would be the responsibility of the congregation
  rather than the branch office.
  We send our warm Christian love and best wishes.
  Your brothers,