bethel rooms for rent

DaCheech 15 years ago

there was a letter posted on the congregation bulletin board.

it said that one can plan and put an application to rent brooklyn rooms for up to 3 days?

anyone know the details?

is contribution necessary?

is it a money making ploy?

Link

blondie 15 years ago

When they were renovating the Standish, family and friends of Bethelites could stay in one of the old rooms for a small fee. I can see it happening if they really need the funds and can't sell the property, such as the Bossert.

Link

Doubting Bro 15 years ago

I read that the other day but haven't seen the application for it. I would bet there is a suggested contribution but I'm sure it's far below what a NYC hotel room would go for. I'll see what I can find out.

My opinion is that those rooms are just sitting vacant so they may as well get a little revenue from them.

Link

life is to short 15 years ago

They are using the Bossert this way now like Blondie said. It was just read at the meetings about three or four weeks ago.

Link

Elder-Patrol 15 years ago

My understanding is that the buildings must be heated, cooled, plumbed, and powered anyway. In addition, the support work justifies keeping that many more Bethelites aboard who might otherwise be assigned back to the field.

Rooms are available to baptized and unbaptized publishers and their minor kids.

The form for Patterson says:
"There is a suggested donation of $40 to $60 per night per room. Donations may be made in any of the provided contribution boxes at the time of your visit. Donations by check should be payable to “Watchtower.”"

The form for Brooklyn doesn't mention any specific amount. It says:
"If any desire to make a donation, this may be placed in any of the provided contribution boxes at the time of your visit. Donations by check should be payable to “Watchtower.”"

Link

NeonMadman 15 years ago

there was a letter posted on the congregation bulletin board.

Ahem. You mean the information board, brother.

Link

bobld 15 years ago

My understanding,when when you visit bethel you can rent the rooms for 3 days for a lot less then other hotels in N.Y.So it is a good deal for a cheap vacation to the big apple.

B

Link