by donuthole 39 Replies latest jw experiences
isaacaustin:
You do not have to answer that if the question is too personal to either you or donuthole.
Yep. I didn't reveal that bit of info for a long time. DH and I have both said enough publicly (on the public portion of the board and on our blogs) that our whereabouts and identities are not a secret. He is DF... I will be eventually I am sure.
I have commented on his JC recently and in the past on the board. His was a witch hunt and all elders were by default on it.
Snakes (Rich
You do not have to answer that if the question is too personal to either you or donuthole.
It isn't too personal for me. Yes as Snakes has indicated a couple of times, he was one of five elders that sat in on my judicial committee. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise if one day others didn't turn up on this forum as well. (JH, if you are reading I still love you and wouldn't turn down a chance to buy you a beer and catch up.)
That being said, in my opinion Snakes was a good elder and assett to the congregation. He had a sense of justice, had courage, and manifest great kindness and care, particularly toward the old-timers. Any chance I can talk you into going back? I hear Wood River may have some openings on the elder's body. Kidding of course, but it would be wonderful if you can find a place, not necessarily religious, where you can use those qualities to the benefit of others.
There are rules, fellow. If you can't follow them, they will double disfellowship you
LOL. That reminded me of something that my wife said. I had my JC appeal on a Sunday and then the memorial happened the following Wednesday, so it hadn't been anounced yet. Well every year at memorial time I always felt the desire to greet DF'd ones who showed up that time of the year. It just seemed wrong to ignore them when they made the effort to attend. (So I kind of did that stupid head nod and smile that JW's do and try to think they are being kind.) Well that last memorial - I figured what is holding me back and did what I should have done all those other years. So I took the time to greet any that I saw and tell them how glad I was to see them. I think some of the elders observed this and didn't appreciate it - my wife said, what will they do, disfellowship you twice?
Ginny Hampton Loftus
Ginny. Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope you are doing well. I see your family from time to time at Wal-Mart. Sometimes I say "hello".
DH, have you shared your experience here? If so, I would be interested in hearing it.
donuthole,
I hope my family says "hi" back to you when you greet them. I am doing well. Hope you and your family are also.
Snakes,
It's great to not care any more and be able to put my name out there on this board. Good for you for reaching that point also.
donuthole said:
It was a bit sad but also a little funny/ironic. I thought man, most people want to get rid of JW's when they come the door. I want to talk to them and they run away.
LOL...that's priceless.
Most witnesses spend all day out in field service hoping to get to talk to at least one person.
Here's a situation where they find someone wanting to talk to them and they run. I love it. hahaha
StoneWall:
Here's a situation where they find someone wanting to talk to them and they run. I love it. hahaha
So few people at the door actually stop and listen to JWs anymore that when one finally does, a JW does not know how to handle it. All we were really ever taught on a regular basis was those worthless "Conversation Stopper" things in the UNReasoning book. I always thought that those were a bit condescending or outright offensive (or just dumb...ie; "May I ask why you feel that way?"...really....)....even though I also remember having multiple parts on the SM with those filler parts from the rs book.
All the dubs do now are what my non-JW brother calls "Guerrilla Calls".... drop a 'Tower or a tract....and run.
Snakes (Rich )
What is the difference between the Titanic and the Watchtower Society? The Titanic sank faster, most of the people dressed better, and there were lifeboats available if you wanted off.
All the dubs do now are what my non-JW brother calls "Guerrilla Calls".... drop a 'Tower or a tract....and run.
What's up with that anyway? Our last few visits were magazines or tracts falling on to the floor as I open the front door. And we would be here the entire time. Door bell works, the dog goes nuts when the screen door opens, but they are so quiet no one knew they were here. Weird
lisa
We have not gotten any J-dub calls in years. Pretty much everyone in the local congregation knows I live here and generally never did come to my door unless they needed to use the bathroom or wanted to say hi, but there are three other houses on this street and they never go to them either. I have seen them on the next street before, but not for several years. Maybe more people are turning in time and not going out.
With the number of dubs at the local KH, they should be able to cover the territory much more often than they do.
Makes me wonder how many are inactive or perhaps padding their field service reports.
That being said, in my opinion Snakes was a good elder and assett to the congregation.
Agreed, Snakes served the community well burning large amounts of WT trash :)
Blessings,
Stephen
