Note the sad story below...
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Family in Illinois USA murdered by a JW
by proandcon in.
note the sad story below.... .
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-harvey01.html
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Old People Ask
by ballistic inok, i was reading the awake article thread, and i thought, we have "yound people ask" but no "old people ask" so what about some article titles for the old?.
old people ask: "why has the new system been *just around the corner* for over 100 years?".
old people ask: "why didn't i save for my retirement?".
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proandcon
Only 15 minutes needed or Jah.
Why don't they call on me at the meeting anymore?
Why do young ones treat me like s*it?
Never invited anywhere - so what?
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Are JW's smarter than dogs...and the rest of the story
by proandcon inthis comes from the branch in canada.
this is an encouraging experience from andre ramseyer, overseer, just back from the branch committee course at patterson: .
in england one of our blind brothers had a seeing-eye dog that would faithfully guide and take him to the meetings each week.
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proandcon
****vomit alert****
This comes from the branch in Canada. This is an encouraging experience from Andre Ramseyer, overseer, just back from the Branch Committee Course at Patterson: In England one of our blind brothers had a seeing-eye dog that would faithfully guide and take him to the meetings each week. He got into the routine of bringing him every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday to the Kingdom Hall. When the brother died, the dog became the property of another blind person, this time a non-witness. The dog left the man puzzled. EEvery Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday the dog was rearing to go and encouraging his owner to get up and go. So finally the man followed the dog's lead, and unknown to him, was brought to the Kingdom Hall and guided to a chair. The man didn't know where he was, but he enjoyed the warm reception he got from everyone. He started to study with the witnesses. Not only does this experience show how Jehovah can even use his animal creation to bring someone into the Truth, but.... also: If a dog knows where he should be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, isn't it a good example for us and our meeting attendance?
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is this the ending...likely not ...as we all have had experiences with the "friends" as we continued for any length of time in the "truth"...what ending could you propose? Mine goes something like this...
Cute story...very "upbuilding"...the dog continued to lead the new convert to the KH...in time though, the novelty wore off...the "warm receptions became less frequent...after a CA demo and presentation, some of the "friends" quietly became jealous of the dog. (he had far more success in the "ministry" than they. He was performing a "sacred work". They approached the elders and complained that the dog was was unfit for the KH...he smelled, needed a bath and was flea infested...plus, he would urinate on the carpet sometimes (having walked some distance and sat for 2 hours in the hall).Also sister "Perfect" gossiped to others about the dirty dog and his blind companion. She was increasingly PO'd and considered leaving the congregation to go somewhere "clean"...after many months of meeting and behind closed door sessions, the local "elders" decided the dog must stay outside after he brought the man to the KH..so out the dog went- with no food or water or shelter from the elements.
After a particularly harsh winter day, the dog 'decided" he wasn't being treated fairly or lovingly (or normally) and decided not to break his routine and only come on "nice weather days". He had better things to do. A local neighbor (worldy) had taken a particular liking to the dog. He was always warm and friendly and caring and generous - for no reason at all. The dog really liked being around him.
The friends lost track of the dog and his mate. Never visited them. Only a few wondered where they were. In time, the dog stopped coming at all. The "friends" just considered him "weak" and misguided. This part of the story never was discussed further. It never made the CA demo cut.
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How easy and great it is to always be able to point fingers at the actions of others without ever considering how our own actions (or inactions) should be considered in light of theri reaction.
My "end of the story" is likely quite realistic...
proandcon
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Annoying JW Buzzwords...
by Confucious inhey guys, .
was just wondering what is your worst jw buzzword.
probably all of us hate the "just leave it in jehovah's hands.
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"privelege"...as in carrying the mikes, etc
"sacred service" (riding around in circles)
"agape" love
"we have the 'truth"...
the "world" is _______________ (anything bad)
"wait on Jehovah"
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Larson stops the presses in Brooklyn
by proandcon in.
for the transfer of all printing to wallkill...jah must be thrilled..... .
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proandcon
For the transfer of all printing to Wallkill...Jah must be thrilled....
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Your story in 3 sentences or less.......
by ApagaLaLuz inhey!
shotguns post got me thinking.
post your story is 3 sentences or less, if possible.
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1. awestruck
2. dumbstruck
3. faded
4. long gone
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Do you "remember" these days?? or Not??
by proandcon insubject: i run on rechargable batteries.
this was read by bro.
sxxxxxxgen, circuit overseer -- march 2004. i run on rechargeable batteries.
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Subject: I Run On Rechargable Batteries
This was read by Bro. Sxxxxxxgen, Circuit Overseer -- March 2004
I RUN ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Sunday I was tired,
"I sure could use a charge!"
I drug myself to the meeting
And felt better, by and large
Tuesday I felt wimpy
"Just wish I could plug in!"
By the time the study was over,
My face wore a grin.
Thursday came and found me grumpy
"I've had a stressful day!"
We ate dinner and got dressed
And attended anyway.
Whenever it may happen
Whenever I hem and haw
I always come home feeling better
When I go to the Kingdom Hall!
I run on rechargeable batteries
And this world drains them dry.
But when they're recharged at the meeting
I feel like I can fly!
Stress may zap my energy
And emotions fray and frazzle
But after charging up at meetings,
I feel a spark and dazzle!
When I feel I can't continue
And my lights are growing dim
Just take me to the meeting
Don't forget to plug me in!
Jolt me with Jehovah's spirit
Through parts and association
I know I'll be filled up to the brim
Plugged in to the congregation!
Though alone I am a weak battery,
I can be recharged
And through these repeated bursts of power
My "up time" is enlarged!
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Make up your own Young People Ask titles
by doodle-v input yourself back in a dub's kids shoes and make up your own young people ask titles.. here's mine:.
young people ask:.
why do i have to go to these lousy meetings five times a week?.
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Is all religion really a "snare and a racket"?
Why is the CO an unapproachable a**hole? Is he trying to be a DO?
Is dragging a 5 year old in a suit out in field service in 90 degree heat a form of child abuse?
If growth in membership is a sign of Jah's blessing...why are many other religions growing much faster?
Does Jehovah really give a sh*t?
Can I get df'd for pissing in my pants in brother elder's new 4 door car?
Does Jehovah know if I "fake the knock"?
What's the technical requirements to become a window washer?
Is leading a double life wrong only if I get caught?
Why can't I get married at 17? Am I past the "bloom of youth, yet?"
Is wanting to scr*w sister Hooters a sin against the holy spirit?
How come my the ministry school parts always suck? Am I an idiot?
Does satan have a sense of humor?
How many tons of depression medication are taken by JW's in the US each year? How can I get some?
Why do my school friends think I'm a brainwashed moron?
Who needs college?
When will the "truth" make me one of the "happiest people on earth?" If not, can I get my money back?
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Jehovah's Witnesses Challenge Police
by DevonMcBride inhttp://www.townonline.com/boxford/news/local_regional/tri_newttjehovahcbb04282004.htm
jehovah's witnesses challenge police .
by barbara r. bodengraven / [email protected]
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proandcon
I used to witness in the Topsfield area...this is an affluent town just north of Boston...car group always stopped at the police station before we went to the neighborhoods...never any issue at all...never stopped once on the streets...if this is "caesar's law" and it' s reasonable, what's the big deal about telling the police that you will be driving in the area? no one in that area ever came into the congo from the door to door work in all the years I was there...people rarely even answered their doors...like most other places...is this just the WTS trying to stir up the pot so they can again play the "persecution" card? Like the R&F JW's can deal with a cop when he approaches them...most can't at all...
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Potato Chips...Loving acts can be so simple
by proandcon inpotato chips
a little boy wanted to meet god.
he knew it was a long trip to where god
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Potato Chips A little boy wanted to meet God.
He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato
chips and a six-pack of root beer
and started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks,
he met an old woman. She was sitting in
the park, just staring at some pigeons.
The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase.
He was about to take a drink from
his root beer when he noticed that the old lady
looked hungry, so he offered her some chips.
She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he
offered her a root beer. Again,
she smiled at him. The boy was
delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating
and smiling, but they never said a word.
As twilight approached, the boy realized
how tired he was and he got up
to leave; but before he had gone
more than a few steps, he turned
around, ran back to the old woman, and gave
her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his
own house a short time later, his
mother was surprised by the look
of joy on his face. She asked him,
"What did you do today that made you so
happy?" He replied, "I had lunch
with God." But before his mother could
respond, he added, "You know what? She's go the most beautiful
smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant
with joy, returned to her home.
Her son was stunned by the look
of peace on her face and he asked,
"Mother, what did you do today
that made you so happy?" She replied,
"I ate potato chips in the park with God."
However, before her son responded,
she added, "You know, he's much
younger than I expected. " Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,
a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring, all
of which have the potential to turn a
life around. People come into
our lives for a reason, a season, or
a lifetime. Embrace all equally!
Have lunch with God........bring chips.