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  A serving elder's take on the new "tithing" arrangement

  by TTATTelder in

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  2. beliefs

  the gb can kiss my ass.. i'm writing "0" on the little slip of paper they pass out.. hey here's a thought:.

  you know that "widow's might" stuff they're always talking about?

  well i'm pretty dang sure that the lady was giving from the heart not because she filled out some dumba$$ piece of paper pledging two small coins several months previous!.

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  jonahstourguide

  As an aside,,, in my neck of the woods the pubs are going like

  "I thought we didn't do that tithing / promising stuff!!!!"

  "especially not for the long haul, carpets, repairs, that's ok".

  jtg
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  A serving elder's take on the new "tithing" arrangement

  by TTATTelder in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the gb can kiss my ass.. i'm writing "0" on the little slip of paper they pass out.. hey here's a thought:.

  you know that "widow's might" stuff they're always talking about?

  well i'm pretty dang sure that the lady was giving from the heart not because she filled out some dumba$$ piece of paper pledging two small coins several months previous!.

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  jonahstourguide

  Was a disaster here

  The elder handling the part read the letter then waffled on for the rest of

  his allotted time and no one knew what the hell was going on.

  He kept stressing how we should be generous but not under compulsion

  and we would get more info in the future. Body language of the rest of the

  "elders" was conspicuous. No confidential survey. no nuttin.

  A total schamozzle. A mate is gonna send me a pic of the survey they got

  and I will try and post it as soon as I get it, he said it was about direct debit stuff.

  jtg
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  For those of us who still attend

  by jonahstourguide in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i wanted to repost this, i inadvertently posted it in members but all need to see it i think.. .

  bible highlights this week.

  exodus 25:2.

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  jonahstourguide

  Thanks for the reminder on Deut. Searcher.

  The letter will be read this week starting May 5 service meeting

  part "local needs" Faithful Witness.

  jtg
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  For those of us who still attend

  by jonahstourguide in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i wanted to repost this, i inadvertently posted it in members but all need to see it i think.. .

  bible highlights this week.

  exodus 25:2.

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  jonahstourguide

  I wanted to repost this, I inadvertently posted it in Members but all need to see it I think.

  Bible highlights this week

  Exodus 25:2. "Tell the people of Israel to take up a CONTRIBUTION for me; from every person

  WHOSE HEART MOVES HIM, you are to take up my contributions".

  Comment; " this is in fact what sets us apart from religions of christendom, we do not solicit,

  pledge or tithe contributions, contributions are made free of any duress, truly a remarkable provision".

  Stand back and wait for the invitation to the second school after the meeting,,,,, I'll be there, bet your

  left knacker on it. What's gotta be said is gotta be said,,,, there needs to be a voice in the wilderness.

  jtg
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  New Atlanta Assembly Hall Has raised 3.4 million Dollars... GONE

  by James Jackson in

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  2. friends

  they announced last week that the new atanta assembly hall has thus far raised 3.4 million dollars.

  my local told that will become the society's come may 1. i wonder how that will go over with the ones who have been contributing to this fund..

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  !.4 Million pales into insignificance when I do some simple arithmetic.

  Don't get me wrong, many bro's are becoming more disgruntled globally

  and it's sad their plans are being shattered.

  However, based on the average contribution of some nearby congs of AU$4.50

  per pub per week including ww work, kh and ass hall construction, and not including local contributions

  based on figures posted on notice boards. lets say, 7 mill pubs x $4.50 per week = AU$31,500,000 per week

  or AU$1,638,000,000 per annum. Should be able to whack up a few flashy branches for that amount.

  You can juggle figures to say anything you want I know, but, you can't answer the questions that arise.

  just thinking out loud. Ha ha, typing out loud.

  jtg
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  Relocation of UK Bethel

  by krejames in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i heard a rumour that the uk hq is moving from mill hill in london to a location in essex near chelmsford.

  explanation being that it's closer to the transport networks.

  anyone know anymore?.

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  jonahstourguide

  Thought I'd bump this relevant to the New Britain Branch post today

  jtg

  P.s. Is this in addition to the 13000 kh and 35 assly hall projects ?
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  Letter to BOE: Adjustment in process for appointing elders and ministerial servants

  by pixel in

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  hello, you read it here first!.

  governing body of jehovah's witnesses.

  to all congregations.

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  jonahstourguide

  Good point hoser.

  That may well be in the instructions to co's

  He may have to pop the question to all

  appointed prior to the latest edition of flock book

  jtg
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  All appointed men are being told they have to pioneer now!

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  yes, you read correctly..... all appointed men have been told in a new letter that they have to pioneer to "set the lead" whenever there is a "special" campaign month.

  they use some scripture saying that these ones have to show by example.... so for any of us who are appointed and have learned ttatt, it is going to be very hard to fade during this time!.

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  jonahstourguide

  Yes stuckinarut2, you're on to it.

  Bit of the old story, funnily enough it makes sense in that if you're

  gonna tell folks to do stuff then the shepherds need to lead,,kinda makes sense

  in any chosen way of life.

  jtg
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  BOE - PDF - CONFIDENTIAL 2014-04-22 Adjustment in process for appointing elders and ministerial servants

  by WatchTower87 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  boe - confidential.

  instruction: press the 'skip ad' button top right, you should then see the download screen more easily.

  no virus ;-).

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  jonahstourguide

  Too true skin, and there was a public holiday weekend in oz.

  jtg
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  All appointed men are being told they have to pioneer now!

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
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  yes, you read correctly..... all appointed men have been told in a new letter that they have to pioneer to "set the lead" whenever there is a "special" campaign month.

  they use some scripture saying that these ones have to show by example.... so for any of us who are appointed and have learned ttatt, it is going to be very hard to fade during this time!.

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  jonahstourguide

  Hi folks

  I'm just wondering if the thought originated from this letter posted by pixel a coupla months ago

  SERVICE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

  We are pleased to inform you that the Governing Body is arranging for a world- wide campaign in August 2014 to give extensive distribution to a new tract entitled Where Can We Find Answers to Life’s Big Questions? A key objective of this global campaign is to widely advertise the jw.org Web site. The Governing Body anticipates that our com- bined efforts in this special campaign could well make the month of August the greatest witnessing month ever! In the coming months, Our Kingdom Ministry will provide more details. For example, all qualified publishers will be able to serve as auxiliary pioneers in August with either a 30-hour or 50-hour requirement. All publishers and families are encouraged to begin making plans now to have a full share in the ministry during the month of August!

  Generate enthusiasm for the campaign: Hebrews 13:7 encourages us : “Remember those who are taking the lead among you, who have spoken the word of God to you, and as you contem- plate how their conduct turns out, imitate their faith.” Literal sheep follow the voice and actions of their shepherd. In one land, an inexperienced shepherd reportedly tried to make the sheep cross the road by herding them, shouting at them, even striking them. They did not respond. However, when he walked across the road, he was surprised to see that the sheep were following him. In like man- ner, publishers will be more inclined to auxiliary pioneer in August if they know that the elders, ministerial servants, and their families are in the forefront of the work. Whether your circumstances permit you to auxiliary pioneer or not, all will want to give zealous support to this special cam- paign. — 2 Cor. 9:7.

  Field service group overseers should set an example that will encourage each publisher and pioneer in his group to have a zealous share. Group overseers should personally encourage Bible students who are well along in the Bible Teach book to consider approaching the coordinator of the body of elders to see if they qualify as unbaptized publishers. Young ones who go out in the minis- try with their parents but who are not congregation publishers may also want to begin participating

  2/3/14-E

  There were four letters posted in the op

  jtg

  I havent worked out how to post the link to the earlier post. 2/3/2014