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  Old people ask?

  by bottleofwater in

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  some funny opas:.

  what is happening to my body?.

  how can i avoid photography?.

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  hoser

  roflmao
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  This is what it costs to run a circuit.

  by hoser in

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  i found this on the canada revenue agency website.. .

  d2 summary of financial position:.

  using the charity's own financial statements, provide the following:does the charity own land and/or buildings?4050.

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  hoser

  I found this on the Canada Revenue Agency website.

  D2 Summary of financial position: Using the charity's own financial statements, provide the following:
  Does the charity own land and/or buildings?	4050	No
  Total assets (including land and buildings)	4200	$ 8,224
  Total liabilities	4350
  Did the charity borrow from, loan to, or invest assets with any non-arm's length parties?	4400	No
  D3 Revenue:
  Did the charity issue tax receipts for donations?	4490	Yes
  If yes, what is the total eligible amount of all donations for which the charity issued tax receipts (except enduring property).	4500	$ 6,265
  Total amount received from other charities (excluding specified gifts and enduring property)	4510
  What is the total amount for all other donations received for which a tax receipt was not issued by the charity? (excluding amounts at lines 4575 and 4630)	4530
  Did the charity receive any revenue from any level of Canadian government?	4565	No
  If yes, total amount received	4570
  Total non tax-receipted amounts from all sources outside Canada (government and non-government)	4575
  Total non tax-receipted amounts from fundraising	4630
  Total revenue from sale of goods and services (except to any level of Canadian government)	4640
  Other amounts not already included in the amounts above	4650	$ 34
  Total revenue (Add lines 4500 through 4650)	4700	$ 6,299
  D4 Expenditures:
  What was the charity's total expenditure on professional and consulting fees?	4860
  What was the charity's total expenditure on travel and vehicles?	4810	$ 333
  All other expenditures not already included in the amounts above	4920	$ 47
  Total expenditures (excluding gifts to qualified donees) (Add lines 4860+4810+4920).	4950	$ 380
  Of the total amount at line 4950:
  a) How much did the charity spend on charitable programs?	5000
  b) How much did the charity spend on management and administration?	5010
  Total amount of gifts (excluding specified gifts) made to all qualified donees.	5050	$ 11,256
  Total amount of specified gifts made to qualified donees.	5070
  Total expenditures (Add lines 4950 and 5050 + 5070)	5100	$ 11,636

  line 4950 shows it all it cost $380.00 to run the circuit for the whole YEAR

  I wonder how much they told us it cost?

  notice line 5050 they sent $11256 to the wt$
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  The Governing Body intends to announce significant changes in academic literature (DOCTRINES) - Brazil

  by Dogpatch in

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  dear randall.

  good morning!.

  here is the daniel of brazil (former bethel).. this week at the forum of former jehovah's witnesses had an interesting news!

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  "Brooklyn can now claim that through the internet they are preaching the good news of God's Kingdom throughout the World they don't need people going from door to door en mass in order to reach people they can operate in any country they like thanks to the Web they can hook people effectively through the written and spoken word on line."

  that would end up losing a lot of control over the publishers don't you think?

  would they still need a service meeting?
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  The Governing Body intends to announce significant changes in academic literature (DOCTRINES) - Brazil

  by Dogpatch in

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  dear randall.

  good morning!.

  here is the daniel of brazil (former bethel).. this week at the forum of former jehovah's witnesses had an interesting news!

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  hoser

  "These are areas addressed in the court case that was settled recently. Not ordained as ministers of the Watchtower, ordination to preach good

  news for their God ... Organization does not arrange mandatory meetings to train in ministry ... meetings for field service are not mandated by the

  Organization .... the Organization does not insist that records of ministry are submitted .... they said these things to a court, now they have to make

  them true."

  so will they change the baptism questions too?
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  The Governing Body intends to announce significant changes in academic literature (DOCTRINES) - Brazil

  by Dogpatch in

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  dear randall.

  good morning!.

  here is the daniel of brazil (former bethel).. this week at the forum of former jehovah's witnesses had an interesting news!

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  hoser

  " no more turning in field service reports, no organizational insistence on service groups, "

  so are they going to reinstate all those africans that were df'd for refusing to put in their time and threw their time slips up toward heaven?
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  The Governing Body intends to announce significant changes in academic literature (DOCTRINES) - Brazil

  by Dogpatch in

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  dear randall.

  good morning!.

  here is the daniel of brazil (former bethel).. this week at the forum of former jehovah's witnesses had an interesting news!

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  hoser

  @blondie

  it's anybody's guess and it might be all speculation

  the only thing I know is that the WTS needs to cover their a$$ because of potential liability and the facts point to the fact that their empire is in

  decline.
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  need your advice again, please

  by outsmartthesystem in

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  so here's the latest in my pathetic saga.

  i've tried to fly under the radar for the past year, but it isn't working so well.

  i've learned not to engage my wife in debates but rather to ask questions.

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  hoser

  It sounds like you are in a tough spot my friend. I feel for you.

  It is almost imossible to fight against an organization like this. As soon as there is a "perceived spiritual danger" the org rallies their troops to love bomb your wife and kids with positive reinforcement(aka encouragement) seen it happen many times.

  The elder arrangement is in place and trained to do this, to separate families if need be for the greater good $$$ of the organization. They would rather have your family in and you out than all of you out.

  This may sound odd but have a bible study with your family. A BIBLE study. Not wt book study or anti wt study but read the bible and only the bible together. many have seen ttatt by just reading the bible in context and discovering it's meaning.

  When finances are tight, bad decisions are often made. If you are constantly falling behind in your bills eventually it will catch up to you. You should sit down with your wife and a piece of paper and calculator and see if adjustments need to be made or even to go see a financial consultant and get some advice. You cannot go on like you are. something will give.

  I hope this helps
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  need your advice again, please

  by outsmartthesystem in

  1. jw
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  so here's the latest in my pathetic saga.

  i've tried to fly under the radar for the past year, but it isn't working so well.

  i've learned not to engage my wife in debates but rather to ask questions.

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  hoser

  double post
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  The Governing Body intends to announce significant changes in academic literature (DOCTRINES) - Brazil

  by Dogpatch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear randall.

  good morning!.

  here is the daniel of brazil (former bethel).. this week at the forum of former jehovah's witnesses had an interesting news!

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  hoser

  Something will change with the preaching work or the way we do it. A well connected family member elder mentioned to me more than once that the

  society is losing a LOT of money on the magazines and books. Hence more tract campaigns to save paper. He mentioned also in passing a couple of

  weeks ago that the preaching work would be a new focus.

  Also at a recent zone visit Anthony Dufus III said that the preaching work would eventually end. "I won't cry when it's over" are his exact words.

  I don't know if he meant anything by it or he was just flying by the seat of his pants when he said it

  hoser
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  The Governing Body intends to announce significant changes in academic literature (DOCTRINES) - Brazil

  by Dogpatch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear randall.

  good morning!.

  here is the daniel of brazil (former bethel).. this week at the forum of former jehovah's witnesses had an interesting news!

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  hoser

  I can't see them introducing tithing. According to a recent WT it is not required

  "The Mosaic Law was abolished on the basis of Jesus’ death, so monetary tithing is not a requirement. Yet, tithing has a symbolic meaning. (Ephesians 2:15) It does not represent the giving of our all. While the tenth part was brought year after year, we bring our all to Jehovah only once—when we dedicate ourselves to him and symbolize our dedication by undergoing water baptism. From that time on, everything we have belongs to Jehovah. Still, he allows us to choose a portion of what we have—a symbolic tithe—to use in his service. It is whatever our circumstances allow and our heart impels us to use. The offerings we bring to Jehovah include the time, energy, and resources used in the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work. Also included are attending Christian meetings, visiting sick and elderly fellow believers, and rendering financial support to true worship."

  from W07 12/15 p28

  As for ending field service or making it less demanding that would be a bad move too. That is one of the main ways they make people feel guilty and unworthy, other than meeting attendance.(or lack of) my guess is they will become more controlling demanding and expect more from the elders