last "study center" was very creative. Book study was on saturday mornings. followed by a lavish coffee and refreshments, (high quality) and cleanup. and then? , guess: Field service ha ha.
Posts by waton
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26The old "Book Study Group"
by The Fall Guy inin the june 2004 kingdom ministry, the self-appointed "faithful slave" published this spiritual exhortation as a q&a item - "the congregation book study—why we need it.
three years later, in 2007 - in the august kingdom ministry - the same "slave" issued this reminder - "how the congregation book study arrangement helps us.
but surprise, surprise - within a few short months the "slave" decided that jehovah had had a change of heart, and now decided that the book study in homes - with all of its alleged benefits - was superfluous: .
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Dunkirk.
by zeb ini have just seen the film "dunkirk".
do yourselves a big favour and go see it.
(not for kids).
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waton
I remember the german pro english, sentiment in the 1930s, They even had their royal family link, Edward, picked, When England rebuffed them, declared war on them and not the poland invading Russians too, that anglo phil feeling soured, and anti english propaganda films about the Boer war etc appeared, prepared for the worst to come. going to see it, even if I really hate war. Living through the real thing was already once too much.
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The old "Book Study Group"
by The Fall Guy inin the june 2004 kingdom ministry, the self-appointed "faithful slave" published this spiritual exhortation as a q&a item - "the congregation book study—why we need it.
three years later, in 2007 - in the august kingdom ministry - the same "slave" issued this reminder - "how the congregation book study arrangement helps us.
but surprise, surprise - within a few short months the "slave" decided that jehovah had had a change of heart, and now decided that the book study in homes - with all of its alleged benefits - was superfluous: .
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waton
there always was one of these "groups" meeting at the hall for the disfellowshipped. odd person out. the change has considerably cut down on original comments, if for no other reasons than time restraints. same blabbers out of the whole circus monopolizing. legal reasons? keeps medical cost high too.
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I went Elder Hunting yesterday!
by Tight Pants Twinkle Toes inwin my first post i introduced you to tweedle dee and tweedle dum, ( surprise elders visit ).
well last sunday night i got phone call from t- dum, he informed me that t-dee was listening in, no doubt practicing his short hand.
t-dum went on to say how he was concerned that we were making the biggest mistake of our lives, yada yada.
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waton
threatening to sue them might just be an idle threat, but if they have real wealth, they do not want hat in jeopardy in any way, it is not like garnishing wages at lowes.
There might come another elder hunting season though, someday, in an anarchy like Syria, Iraq, the liberation of France, or the invasion of the USSR, nobody is going to protect the abusers.
ps: like cofty, or Simon said in another thread, "including killing all our constabulary, for they know.."
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They lied about methuselah tree at convention
by hoser inthere was a part about pine trees in california mountains at regional convention.
the brother/organization lied about how old they are.
he said oldest tree is 4200 years old when it is actually 5000 years old.
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waton
in wt science some trees need watering by immersion only once in their life, and fire to germinate. ?
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Total - 100%- Eclipse - I am in the path! SO exciting!
by nonjwspouse inacquaintances wanting to make the trek, i know a perfect spot by a lake for a private community viewing.
(just sayin' birdie) happy goat, sail away, and others.
barbara anderson, aren't you in the path?
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waton
where along the path are you? I am hoping for Madras / Terrebonne OR. or allittle further east.
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"You're going to die in Armageddon"
by Jules Saturn ini'm sure i am not the only one to have heard this come out of the mouths of my loved ones.
it's a very painful thing to hear, especially when it comes from the people like your own parents/family.
even after i've been told that, they would say "we'll just continue life without you.
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waton
In Megiddo will be a big pile. cremation preferred? Still remember Fred Franz's high pitched voice voice " -- Har. M..."
ps: deegee local flood, local Har-megiddo.
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There is no true religion.
by atomant inl came to this conclusion based on the fact that humans are imperfect living in an imperfect world.the bible was written by imperfect human hands and is impossible to interpret with 100% accuracy.religion is man made to help control the masses..
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waton
Religion, looking at the word I think of my ligaments, allowing muscles to pull, some are getting weak with age and I like to re-habilitate them.
IF something binds us to a possible creator, it would be following his creative example, deeply enjoying work, caring in a family, without sentimentality, rewarding success.
Bad bible story example: re-connect with god by sacrifice? carrion vs vegetables.? carrion wins and gets you killed? try something useful instead that benefits life, advances knowledge.
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Is there any humor in the bible?
by Normalfulla inhumor plays a big part in a lot of humanity and we all like a good laugh but as far as i'm aware god's supposed word has no actual humor ,of course apart from being a joke itself ,why wasn't there a passage or something like "jesus farted and giggles broke out among them " or something, is anyone aware of any notations of humor ?
all to.serious really.
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waton
Humour is a great teaching tool, every unexpected biblical outcome is humorous,
May be the Mona Lisa is smiling, reading the bible?
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New Kingdom Halls in Strip Malls & Real Estate Listings
by 4thgen ini met with a jw today and they showed me a picture of the new style kh build.
the building was located in a ***strip mall**** in florida.
i'm always amazed (and disgusted) at the new and inventive ways they think of expanding their real estate holdings.. along that vein...i recently discovered this: .
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waton
The wt givers are being treated to cheaper venues, The wt collectors, controllers in ever more upscale compounds.