If this is a money saving strategy, why would they wait till January of 2008? Why not start sooner?
Virgochik
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CONFIRMATION new watchtower mag arrangement
by yesidid init was announced at the service meeting.
so it's definately a goer.
starting jan 2008. .
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Why Some Stay In The Organization
by Outaservice indon't you think a lot of brother's stay with the watchtower because in the real world they would never be anybody so-to-speak.
they would never even attain their '15 minutes of fame' that many have.. but, at the hall, they get to get up in front of an audience, and people listen to them as if they really have something to say!
and they're given a 'title' such as elder, ministerial servant, microphone handler (wow) etc.
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Virgochik
Like Gary said... the fathers aren't too well educated, and the cycle continues with the next generation. Not that I counted anyway, being just a girl. But I remember trying to read my school books in the car on the way to the meetings. I'd go out to the car again, after the meeting and try to do my homework under the streetlight while they had one of their long winded elder's meetings. Fortunately, I was a speed reader and managed to do fairly well in school. Not that anyone cared. School wasn't very important, as long as I didn't get held back a grade, because that could delay my graduation and pioneering.
I worked with an elder who was a mail carrier. He had many pretexts to stop by the Post Office on his day off, so we could all get a look at him in his suit, tie, and snappy italian leather shoes. That meant the world to him, to hear people say, "Wow, T, check you out! You look so nice, all dressed up! What's the occasion?" Then he could strut and tell us that he was a minister of Jehoopla, and he had a talk tonight at the Kingdumb Hall! I think he was partly sincere in his belief the Dubs had the truth, and partly puffed up with his own importance from all the admiration he got. This man is Hispanic, and I don't think (not positive tho) he finished high school. But he was somebody important in the congregation, and that's hard to give up.
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This is too cute....very happy Jehovah's Witness
by lisavegas420 inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5pufzqoq_a.
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Virgochik
Shudder! Why did we have the idea it looked nice to wear those awful jackets with those dreadful long skirts? I was as guilty as the next sister. But that was in the 80's! I see they haven't updated their styles much.
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Virgochik
I'm taking my husband to his favorite restaurant tonite, it's German and decorated like a Bavarian Chalet inside. After dinner, for a surprise, they will bring a Black Forest Torte to the table. I have a card to give him, with a gift certificate inside. Hope he likes my plans!
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Daily Text for 2/14/2007
by VanillaMocha73 ink... this gave me a laugh... anyone got the whole article?.
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...despite the wiles of the foremost apostate, satan the devil, the spiritual vigilance of the faithful and discreet slave class has helped true christians to remain loyal to jehovah and his word.
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Virgochik
After I read this, I asked myself, "What exactly did that long, rambling sentence say?" I think it was mostly an excuse to harp about apostates again!
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In the interest of political correctness....
by Stealth453 ini move that we make our use of the name jehovah reflect our ethnicity.. for example:.
mexico, jehombre.
france, jehalloutte.
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Virgochik
Denmark: Jehovahssen!
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By their fruits
by Bobhere ini am not saying that all elders are heartless but i do believe the wt rules lead them in that direction.. after i was df i continued to go to all the meetings.
at one of the meetings an elder who was on the commitee that gave me the boot was giving my 10year old son counsel on his student talk.
he said that his talk was good and that if he needs any help with his next talk he would be happy to help him.
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Virgochik
Welcome to the board, bobhere! Well, I think that eldumb was just an ignorant ass. As if you don't know anything now, just because you're df'd! You have all the same knowlege as you had before and are as capable of helping your son as ever! He had to know that remark was likely to get back to you. Not very Christian or loving, just hurtful. Take care.
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2008 Changes to the Watchtowers
by Inquisitor ini don't know if someone else has already posted about this.
i tried looking a page or two back in this section, but didn't find any thread on this news.
if someone has, pls add the link in this thread.. no, the watchtowers aren't gonna be monthly like the awake, but apparently the w mags will be designed in this way:.
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Virgochik
They'll probably hold this out as a "privilege" for new ones to "reach out for." Just think, Brother Steady Study, if you continue making fine progress in Jehoopla's disorganization, you may qualify soon for your own copy of the insider's edition of the Witchtower! Won't that truly be marvelous? This is not for the eyes of the wicked world, you know, but only for those showing loyalty to Jehoopla and to the annointed
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The Moment You Have All Been Waiting for Has Arrived:
by Crumpet inplease congratulate me on my posting prowess - have reached my 4000 post mark!.
cakes all round!
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Virgochik
Haha, bikerchick! Ya called Crumpy a blabbermouth, and she can't reply! Must be killing her, lol!
Anyway, congratulations to you, Crum-pet! I'm sure even the Queen is proud of ya!
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Bluetooth Headsets: Geeky or Sexy?
by Elsewhere inas a programmer i am exposed to high technology all the time and ironically this has given me an odd aversion to it!
i like gadgets and gizmos like anyone else; however i demand it be discrete.
when i'm out-n-about i want to be connected, but at the same time i don't want anyone to be able to see it.. for years i have avoided the bluetooth headsets that appear to be gaining in popularity, however im still not quite ready to get one because of the obvious geek factor and the simple fact that many people who wear them appear to be making the "look at me, i've fancy" statement.
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Virgochik
That was me. I'm not a little old lady, haha! Yesterday in Wal-Mart I called my husband to see what kind of toothpaste he wanted. A man in the toothpaste aisle said "Huh?" I said, "What kind of darn toothpaste do you want?" Then he realized I was on the bluetooth and gave me a disgusted look.