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  WT Mtg "read scriptures" are only to be read by a 1 brother???

  by Olivia Wilde in

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  we had co visit recently & it appears that the co told the elders of the congregation that the scriptures indicated on the wt to be "read" on the watchtower study are only to be read by 1 brother in the entire study.... the elder conducting the watchtower announced that at the wt mtg... i was like what???

  only men?....

  has anyone else had this occur in their congregation?

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  jonahstourguide

  Well Folks,

  The cong where I show up, here in Australia, even has 8 year olds reading and

  unbaptised publishers. One elder tried to change that but the others over ruled

  him 'to encourage all including the kids'

  Jtg
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  Where are you from?

  by BeautifulMind in

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  i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.

  but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.

  i currently live in georgia, usa.

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  Victoria
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  Aus Bethel reducing numbers dramatically.

  by joey jojo in

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  sorry if this is old news but just heard that there will only be about 75 people left at sydney bethel after layoffs.

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  jonahstourguide

  Hey joey jojo

  Last confirmed by a reliable bethelite last week

  125 are to go

  jtg
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  Special Pioneer Couple Living at a Kingdom Hall In Miami FL, get the dreaded Letter

  by James Jack in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just got a phone call from an older sister saying that a couple that got re-assigned from bethel 4 years ago to live at their kh apartment as special pioneers, just received a letter saying "as of january 2016, your special pioneer assignment will be discontinued".. they live in a south miami kh(snapper creek congregation).. this couple had only served in bethel for 15 years before they were sent out into the special pioneer work.

  they are now in their mid 50's and the sister said that they have to find part time jobs to support themselves.. the older sister (does not have a pc or internet), says that the couple are just devastated!

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  jonahstourguide

  thats accrued holiday entitlements
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  Special Pioneer Couple Living at a Kingdom Hall In Miami FL, get the dreaded Letter

  by James Jack in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just got a phone call from an older sister saying that a couple that got re-assigned from bethel 4 years ago to live at their kh apartment as special pioneers, just received a letter saying "as of january 2016, your special pioneer assignment will be discontinued".. they live in a south miami kh(snapper creek congregation).. this couple had only served in bethel for 15 years before they were sent out into the special pioneer work.

  they are now in their mid 50's and the sister said that they have to find part time jobs to support themselves.. the older sister (does not have a pc or internet), says that the couple are just devastated!

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  jonahstourguide

  Here in Oztralia, the spin doctors are saying that the cutoff point was that

  special pioneers with less than 20 years service were 'retrenched'. And,

  "there isn't really a need for special pioneers here in Oz. "So please

  don't feel that you have been singled out or aren't appreciated".

  The kh units they lived in will be given to 'retired' circuit overseers.

  And, as I see some of them, (melbourne cbd ) I note they are confused and gutted.

  jtg

  P.S. And,,,,, any a holiday entitlements (one month per year)

  are null and void.

  "Go in peace and be well fed my 'seeking kingdom interests first'
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  No carts in Australia?

  by Festus in

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  a friend of mine visited australia and to his surprise there were no jw carts on streets.. wonder if it was just a coincidence or is it due to media attention that arc has created?.

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  Carts are alive and kicking and in fact, Congs are awaiting shipments to

  double or triple the carts currently in use..people are catching on to the

  easiest way to count time. Sit on a bench sipping coffee. I saw 3 guys doin this

  just yesterday.

  jtg

  (edit)ps Your friend must have been in lesser cart bombed areas.
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  Any funny stories of when a"brother" giving a talk, said something "funny" or "questionable", and didn't even realize it?

  by Dunedain in

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  there were always all types of speakers in the org.

  myself, growing up a "witness", must have heard all types of talks, and given by all manner of speakers, especially on sundays, when almost every week we would get a "visiting" brother giving the public talk.. sometimes, you would have a "great" speaker, all fluent and animated.

  other times we would get a comical speaker, one who would maybe purposelly get a few laughs outta the audience.

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  jonahstourguide

  Ha Ha

  Same sh#t different As% Hole

  JTG
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  Bethel Layoffs In Australia Confirmed

  by jonahstourguide in

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  yes, last week the number of bethel layoffs was confirmed from 90 to 125. .

  and those going in thinking they may be there for some time have been told.

  that they may be there for two months rather than 3 years depending on .

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  jonahstourguide

  Hi All,

  Yes, last week the number of Bethel Layoffs was confirmed from 90 to 125.

  And those going in thinking they may be there for some time have been told

  that they may be there for two months rather than 3 years depending on

  operational requirements.

  Regards

  jtg

  P.S. By the way as we understand it there were app. 350 folk there prior to the

  layoffs.

  Have a good evening Aussies
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  Let's Consolidate World Branch Layoff Threads - Oct 2015

  by TheListener in

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  there has been many threads from various posters around the world about recent bethel layoffs.. so far i remember threads about:.

  south africa.

  united states.

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  approximately 90 of the Australian Bethelites are being retrenched at this stage. and special pioneers young and not so young have got their walking ticket.
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  Brooklyn Layoffs and Halt to Kingdom Hall construction projects

  by James Jack in

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  2. experiences

  a good source just just told me that at morning worship today that the governing body announced that a total of 1600 bethelites will be let get go and not transferred to warwich when the last property is sold in brooklyn and all kingdom hall building projects are on hold for at least a year so that all the focus will be on the preaching work.

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  jonahstourguide

  Similar situation here in Australia. Although no mention

  of KHall construction on hold yet

  jtg