I feel like an idiot whenever I tell people that I was an elder. All that time and effort wasted. At least the "smart" publisher realized what a hassle being an elder was and didn't "reachout" for this goal.
roybatty
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Do You Have the "I Was Just A Publisher" Mentality?
by minimus in.....and that's why i hate, dislike, can't stand, anyone that used to be an elder???
..........after reading so many "bad elder" stories, i can understand why some might feel that they were just one of the rank-and-file and were treated poorly vs. someone like an elder that could have authority and try to intimidate those that they felt they could push around.
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roybatty
Kissed enough a** so that I was appointed as an elder at the ripe old age of 27. Geez, what a dissapointment. Served as service overseer and had to baby all those who didn't want to knock on doors. After a while I came around and realized how stupid it all was.
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Want to Volunteer for a KH build brother?
by qwerty inout of the blue, an elder from a distant congregation called wondering if i could make it to a kingdom all build/remodel!
i was on the drywall team and not been to a build for about 2-3 years.i was at the time on my way out "da troof".
i was taken back by his request!
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roybatty
I remember for almost a year after I was DA'd I was called by various PO's to give a public talk in their hall and/or to exchange speakers (I had taken of this job for a couple of years as an elder). The first few times it happened I simply told them I was no longer handling this job and told them who to call. When it kept on happening I started to get a little ticked and resolved that the next time they call for a sub I'm going. But, as luck would have it, the calls ended. I suppose it took a little while for the word to get around that I was Da'd. Thinking back, I'm not sure what I would have done had I given a substitute public talk. But one thing is for sure, it would have been something those people would never have forgotton. Lol!
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What 5 songs MOST remind you of your time as a teen..?
by ScoobySnax inok, being the 80's teen i was.....here goes.... 5. milli vanilli.
girl you know its true (g g g girl!!).
4. wham young guns (go for it!).
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roybatty
5. "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" The Clash
4. Every time I hear anything from Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls or The Go's Go's (reminds me of the girls in high school)
3. "Start Me Up" The Stones
2. Anything from U2's "War" or "Unforgettable Fire" albums.
1. "Born in the USA" Springsteen (Just about summed up my frustration at not being able to successfully rebel against the whole "system")
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I'm in LOVE!
by Xena inwith shiraz....omg it's everything i ever wanted in a wine..where has it been all my life???????????????????.
i just tried it....the bouquet...the way it rolls over my tongue...i don't even know if this is a good one but i love it!
the earthy tones blended in perfect harmony with the fine sweetness *sigh* does it get any better?.
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roybatty
Wow, I'm going to try it.
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Will America Ever Be Able To Beat England?
by Englishman init seems that americans are keen to get amongst the big boys when it comes to soccer skills as can be seen from the embedded page futher down this post.. however, i have a sneaky feeling that americans might well be lacking in the genetic skills department when it comes to actually understanding the finer points of the noble art of soccer, let alone having any natural aptitude for the game.
this is a an excerpt from a book by bill bryson, a very popular american author who keeps us brits amused for hours with his experiences of living in england.this is bill's account of his first ever attempt to play soccer:.
"i had watched football (soccer) on tv and i thought i had a fair idea of what was required, so when one of the team lofted a ball in my direction, i decided to flick it casually into the net with my head, the way i had seen kevin keegan do it.
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roybatty
My daughter picks flowers, plays with dolls, looks so cute in her Sunday dress and plays soccer. My son builds tree forts, loves to play rough, enjoys doing "guy" things with his dad and plays football.
Enough said.
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If you decided to try a church, which one would you try?and why?
by LyinEyes ini have been thinking of doing something i have wanted to for along time, just to see, that is go to a church.
i guess i am a little afraid , or nervous , more than anything, but i feel i ready to venture out there and see what it is about,,,,,,,,,,,lol, i might not stay , i just want to try it.. i just want to give it a chance and right now i have no reason why i shouldnt if i go in with my eyes open.
i dont know what religion to start with,,,,,,,,, i figure this may be a journey on finding what feels right to me, or it could end up i stay home and do my own worship , who knows.. i know there are many christains on this board and i would be interested in hearing why you choose the faith you did, if it is methodist, catholic, baptist, or other mainstream ones.. i am also interested in other forms of religion some have choosen, and why?
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roybatty
After checking out a half dozen churches, the kids and I attend the local Methodist church. There are a few good reasons. One, I like their motto "Open hearts, Opens minds, Open doors." Everyone is welcome. Everyone is welcome to partake of the wine & bread. There isn't this feeling of "you HAVE to believe what we teach" but they also don't take it to the other extreme. Also, they have a lot of programs designed to help in the community. And finally two things. One, they welcomed us on our first visit but didn't do the "high pressure" thing and also lots of my kid's friends go there.
Regarding Reborn's comments about exchanging one control group for another. Not sure that it's comparing "apples to apples." I've had several casual conversations with the minister of Methodist church (who is a female). Sometimes to we agree, some times we don't. But there's more emphasis placed on finding your own beliefs then on simply accepting what the church teachs. Also, I do believe that kids are better off when taken to church. It's not a "cure all" but I believe it benefits them.
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Secret Sins
by Xena income on we all have them....those little things about us we hide...come on fess up..to start things off here are a few of mine: .
i don't iron...nope never...sold the iron and ironing board...now it if doesn't go to the dry cleaners it goes in the dryer with a damp cloth and a prayer.. .
i (taking breath for strength to post this) have been known to drink milk from the carton .
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roybatty
lol...I have one. I bought my son an x-box last year along with this cool, "shoot'em up" game. While he's at his mom's house, I have played and played and played this game. I was da man! Whenever we played against each other I'd kick his butt! But now that kid has gotton really good at the game and kicks my ass each time we play!!! My secret sin? IT REALLY PISSES ME OFF LOSSING TO HIM! LOL! But of course, I keep me cool and just smile :) And don't even get me started on my daughter and playing Candyland...
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Just saw 'Gladiator' - WOW
by DanTheMan ini know it's a few years old now, but i've just gotten around to seeing it.
what an incredible movie, one of the best, if not the best movie i've ever seen.
russell crowe is da man!!!!.
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roybatty
It is a great moving. I love the line where he says
"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius. Commander of the armies of the North, general of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor Marcus Aurelius, father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and I will have my vengeance in this life or the next."
God I've fantasized about about saying that to the GB!
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Fear Factor used to control JW children.it is nothing short of child abuse
by LyinEyes ini was thinking of this the other day,,,,,,, feeling guilty of putting my kids thru this, even thou it was not my intention at all,,,,,,,all the meetings, all the service , ,, fear was the motivating factor in doing all of the things jw's do every week.. five meetings a week jw children are subjected to hearing in graphic detail of how the birds will eat the eyeballs out of those who die in armeggedon.
then they are told they better keep on the cramped and narrow path or they will end up the same.
then they hear all the things god did in the past for those who didnt do what he said,,,,,,,terrified they will be his next victims.
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roybatty
Five meetings a week JW children are subjected to hearing in graphic detail of how the birds will eat the eyeballs out of those who die in Armeggedon. Then they are told they better keep on the cramped and narrow path or they will end up the same.
I couldn't agree more. It bugs me to no end that my kids sit at that Hall and are taught that I'll be destroyed by God. How abusive is that??!! Jeez!
Regarding Wildturkey's comments about the Catholic Church. Every Catholic that I've talked to says basically the same thing, that only the extremely evil people (i.e. Hitler, Dahmer, Saddam, etc.) will be spending time there. Whereas, we all know how JWs feel about the final resting place for anyone who is not a JW.