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  For those who still attend- When was the last time you had a Congregation Picnic or Get together?

  by BU2B in

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  2. friends

  it seems that in my neck of the woods there is no social interaction between jws outisde of fs and the kh.

  the last get together was 3 summers ago.

  other than that there is no bond.

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  FadeToBlack

  When we were back in the states last, we had some good picnics (congregation rented a pavillion in park) but that was about 2004. At our house more recently in Poland, we invited everyone to come and most did, a few elders and their families did not (probably home studying WT for next day) but a few did - the younger elders. We had about 70 people running around having fun. Badmitton, soccer, I showed them how to play horse-shoes. Bonfire. Of course, I was the only one drinking (necessary). Eventually they would have to sing some KM melodies (I was busy cleaning up).

  Since I have faded, we haven't done it again. Too bad for the children. Must suck to get to be a child, once a year at a faders's BBQ.
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  Need advice for asking a girl out

  by DuvanMuvan in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  well long story short, i've been meaning to ask this girl at school out for a while but i can never do it because her friends are always there in the way and i would prefer to ask her in person.

  we've liked each other for a while (i was oblivious until about a month or two ago) and i'm also i bit worried she'll get tired of waiting.. i was just wondering if anyone had any advice or something that they could give me.

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  Write the following on a small piece of paper (business card szie) - Call me when you get a chance. <insert phone number> and then hand it to her discreetly. If she is interested, she will call.
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  Get ready for phone calls from Elders either this week or when the next CO visit happens.

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i got a call the other day, it looks like the gb is telling everyone to contact all inactive ones, let them know they are missed, etc, and to do it within a week.

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  Since we don't speak the same language (them Polish, me English) I don't think I'll be getting any phone calls.
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  Makes me sad :(

  by elder-schmelder in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what do you think of this picture?

  a friend of mine posted this on her facebook page.

  she is not a jw and has never been one.

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  FadeToBlack

  Tell her to listen to her child and ask why the child might feel this way? Is it unreasonable to think that children should not be forced to make any religious decisions until they are adults? Sure parents should have the right to bring their children up as they see best, but without penalties.
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  Are You Moving Ahead With Jehovah’s Organization? Study WT May 2014

  by KateWild in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  obedience is key in the paragraph below and the urgency is also emphasised with an exclaimation mark.. .

  10 the earthly part of gods organization is moving ahead in many ways.

  it helps us understand bible truth more and more clearly.

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  Great rendition BluesBrother: Do as your told, show up for meetings, and don't ask questions.

  I may need to make a banner of both to post above my desk as a means of silent protest...
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  Went to SAD

  by leaving_quietly in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  b.o.r.i.n.g.. same ol' stuff.

  highlights:.

  - reading the bible "must be more than an intellectual experience".

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  FadeToBlack

  Have to say, I'm glad I missed that. Thanks for the report.
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  Victory in Defeat !

  by cookiemaster in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  maybe you guys remember that in january, i shared here our situation with the ongoing conflict with the ms that was conducting the wt study in our home.

  well, my parents decided to talk to the elders about it.

  the last time he held the study in our home he really said some insulting things during it.

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  I think quellycatface nailed it: this type of behavoir is not normal among mature, fully functional adults. The light bulbs should start going off....
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  I am at a gay bar!!!

  by DATA-DOG in

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  2. friends

  so fun!!!

  full report later..... .

  dd.

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  FadeToBlack

  Great story. Next time I come back to the states, we are going to hit the strip joints in your area, and you are paying.. Start saving! We should do well since I always get the - you look like Mark Harmon comment. I had to look it up after my last trip to the states because I had no idea who he was.
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  Hello

  by GoUnion in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello everyone it's nice to finally be able to post i had trouble getting emails last month and was never able to sign up.

  this has been a very informative site which has really helped me grow and to think for myself.

  please allow me to introduce myself.. i was born into a witness family and was baptized at a young age an was part of a small kingdom hall.

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  FadeToBlack

  Welcome and please stick around. I agree with you that college is not for everyone.
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  Do you think not having the book study in private homes has had much effect?

  by truthseeker in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's been a few years since the organization ended the book study arrangement in private homes.. gone was the last opportunity to have tea and biscuits and a natter with the friends afterwards.. do you think people regret losing the book study?

  for some, it may have been the only time they were able to get some "associaton".

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  FadeToBlack

  LongHairGal is on the right path. They should get rid of all meetings. That way, you won't be corrupted by unbelievers.. Simple. Problem solved.