jonahstourguide
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GB of catholic church in USA
by jonahstourguide inhi all, spotted this in australia abc news.
i doubt the gb of jwism will follow suit,, hmmmm.. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahukewjmg8ro6txfahuffnakhfuwbheqxfqbmab6bagaeam&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.abc.net.au%2fnews%2f2019-01-04%2fus-catholic-church-names-over-1000-priests-in-sex-abuse-cases%2f10683870&usg=aovvaw19gyjg2hp7aj9jdbjv4i6m.
us catholic church names more than 1,000 priests accused of child sex abuseupdated fri at 6:57am catholic church interiorphoto: more than half of the 187 dioceses in the us have released the details of abuse cases.
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So I'm Wondering.
by jonahstourguide inby the way, happy new year to all.. so, i'm wondering, if all the current global population converted to jwism what would happen to the approximately 300,000 births and 150,000 daily deaths?.
and, where are the 'false gods' today and where is yahweh nowadays?.
just my mind wanderings.. oh, and if the governing body has the global solution, why aren't they preaching to world leaders directly?
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More Developments In Australia
by jonahstourguide insome results of the royal commission in australia.
catholic church ellis defence scrapped in 'momentous day' for abuse survivorsby michelle brownposted about 2 hours ago john ellis speaks to the media outside the nsw supreme court.photo: john ellis, a former lawyer, tried to sue the catholic church for negligence (aap: paul miller)related story: nsw child abuse survivors to be allowed to sue churchesafter an 11-year battle, survivors of institutional child abuse locked out of suing for compensation will be able to launch civil claims from today.key points:the ellis defence prevented abuse survivors from suing unincorporated organisations including churches and other institutionsthe move to scrap it came after recommendations from the royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse.from today, an institution must nominate a defendant with sufficient assets to pay a survivor's claim.the so-called "ellis defence", which prevented abuse survivors from suing unincorporated organisations including churches and other institutions, is today abolished after the nsw government removed a legal road block.the move came after recommendations from the royal commission into institutional child sex abuse.john ellis, whose failed court of appeal case against the catholic church in 2007 gave rise to the defence, has praised the government's action.
"it's fantastic news," he told the abc.
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Update after attending one day of a regional. au.
by jonahstourguide inhi all.. personal experience.
attended a regional convention in melbourne australia.. saturday attendance,, 1,500 approx.. baptism,, 11. about 8 born ins ,,, all 8 under 20yo and 5 under 17.. 3 of the 11 appeared to be over 20 and are not born ins.. sounds about .8% increase ,,, kind of.. the outstanding part of the day was the continual reference to ' are you, can you do more'.
ha ha fear obligation guilt.. jtg.
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Selloff update Melbourne Australia
by jonahstourguide ini've posted this here so all visitors to this site can see info relating to the great expansion.. the kealba kingdom hall in st albans will be sold.
perhaps worth around au1.4 million dollars.
on two blocks of suburban land with off street parking.
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May Broadcast,, a plagiarised musical accompaniment !?
by jonahstourguide inhi folks.. how close is the music of this months "spiritual video" at app 55 minutes to michael buble's "i still haven't met you yet".!?.
i posted here so all and not members only would see this.
perhaps da big 8.. i don't have the skill set to post the comparisons but, i hope someone will.
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Melbourne Victoria Circuit Assembly Figures
by jonahstourguide inhi all, kind of news i suppose.. fyi, 10/12/2016 at melton assembly hall.
1,266 in attendance.. two 15 yo, one male one female baptised.. costs for the day, $6,951:00 .
before costs contribution to sydney branch office from last assembly surplus $3,000:00. jtg.
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Assembly Hall Re-Furb Australia
by jonahstourguide inso, after congs handing over all the cash, a request i believe, has been made in melbourne australia recently for a contribution box to be placed at the kingdom halls in melbourne for contributions to pay for the estimated 1.6 million dollar refurbishment of the melbourne assembly hall in melton.
i'm told by a angry attendee that the letter came from the branch in australia.
anyone else in oz hear of this ????.
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Bethel Layoffs In Australia Confirmed
by jonahstourguide inyes, 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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For those of us who still attend
by jonahstourguide ini 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.