Posts by konceptual99

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First thoughts on "new" meeting...

by konceptual99 in

had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.. the increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" .

sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but i think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.

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konceptual99

This gets worse. Below are the instructions for part of the meeting. The school is still there just focused on parroting presentations.

Still talks for brothers and sisters. From the instructions (S-38):
Bible Reading: 4 minutes or less. This part will be assigned to a brother. The student should read the assigned material without giving an introduction or a conclusion. The meeting chairman will be especially interested in helping students to read with accuracy, understanding, fluency, proper sense stress, modulation, appropriate pausing, and naturalness.
4. Apply Yourself to the Field Ministry: During the first week of every month, the Prepare This Month’s Presentations part will be presented in place of the three student assignments. At times, the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook may provide specific settings and instructions for the student presentations, such as telephone witnessing or public witnessing.
 Prepare This Month’s Presentations: 15 minutes. Videos of model presentations will be shown and discussed to prepare the congregation to offer the magazines or the featured publication. This part will be assigned to an elder or a qualified ministerial servant.
 Initial Call: 2 minutes or less. This student presentation may be assigned to a brother or a sister. When assigned to a brother, the assistant should be a member of his family or a brother in the congregation. The student should choose a greeting appropriate for the area.
 Return Visit: 4 minutes or less. This student presentation may be assigned to a brother or a sister. When assigned to a brother, the assistant should be a member of his family or a brother in the congregation. The student and assistant may be seated at a table or be standing.
 Bible Study: 6 minutes or less. This student presentation may be assigned to a brother or a sister. When assigned to a brother, the assistant should be a member of his family or a brother in the congregation. The student and assistant may be seated or standing. From time to time, elders may receive this assignment.

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On a need to know basis - The Letter

by no-zombie in

we've just had our sunday meeting and the letter was read out to the congregation.. however, there was no mention of the bethel lay-offs or the building program shut-downs.. looks like we are on a need to know basis, here in australia..

konceptual99

As mentioned there are several streams of info that have been discussed over the last week or two. Layoffs have not been the subject of a general letter to the congregations.

However, my understanding from comments on a pro JW site is that there was some mention made of it at the AGM. I suggest waiting for the video to appear on JW TV and then we shall see how they spun it.

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Jehovah's Chariot slams into reverse!

by apocalypse in

the question i will be asking dubs at the hall this week is, "since jesus is directing the slave.... why has he done a 180..?".

last sunday we studied how jesus is directing the slave to build an average of 5 kingdom halls a day since 2000. why has he changed his mind and gone in the completely opposite direction?.

if this 'change' is not securely lodged in their craw by the time i am through, then i will eat my hat..

konceptual99

Hahaha @cantleave!

I've seen this car at Mithril Racing at Goodwood. Always fancied a go but single seaters and Ferraris are even more enticing!

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First thoughts on "new" meeting...

by konceptual99 in

had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.. the increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" .

sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but i think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.

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konceptual99

Nope. They shortened the WT by 15 mins and read the letter. There was a short video explaining the new study bible and it included the introduction to Matthew.

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How to Read Financial Statements

by JeffT in

jw
friends

i just put an entry on my blog.

thought it might be useful in all the discussions about money.

feel free to post questions or comments either here or on my blog.. http://pathologicallyintellectual.blogspot.com/.

konceptual99

Thanks Jeff. Have you looked at the accounts published by the two main JW legal organisations in the UK?

I can repost the links if you need them but these have the breakdowns you are talking about and anyone with an accounting background should be able to discern some useful information from them.

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Sad Reality...

by JW_Rogue in

...is that most jws don't know anything about the financial news that is happening right now.

sure it has trickled down to the elders and those who volunteer for construction but the average jw has no idea.

no one in my hall has said a thing about it.

konceptual99

Yup - and now they have the buzz about the rehashed midweek meeting to occupy them.

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First thoughts on "new" meeting...

by konceptual99 in

had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.. the increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" .

sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but i think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.

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konceptual99

I wonder how the second/third school will work?

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First thoughts on "new" meeting...

by konceptual99 in

had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.. the increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" .

sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but i think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.

.

konceptual99

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First thoughts on "new" meeting...

by konceptual99 in

had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.. the increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" .

sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but i think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.

.

konceptual99

Mmmmm. Looks like we could all be wrong....

The video still featured the Benefit book and there is a new speech counsel slip. Image to come....

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First thoughts on "new" meeting...

by konceptual99 in

had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.. the increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" .

sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but i think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.

.

konceptual99

Had a quick look at the workbook and flicked through the sample meeting video.

The increased use of video shows the trend for more centralised dissemination of "best practice" . Sure there isn't really a "school" any more and the format is a bit different but I think those that called it as the same old crap just in new package got it pretty much right.