I was an anemic poster but avid reader of this forum back when it was jehovahs-witness.com. I stopped a few years back due to certain circumstances in my life. One good thing that benefited me is that I had a break from being an elder (which was awesome) but I foolishly gave in to peer pressure from my wife and others to accept re-appointment, I know what an IDIOT! Looking to drop out again soon. Anyways hello ewveryone.
Wow this board is still quite active!
by XBEHERE 9 Replies latest jw friends
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Soldier77
Hello! So being re-appointed, have you got your new shiny Elder book yet? If so, what are your comments on it?
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XBEHERE
Havent even bothered to read it yet, been too busy playing violent video games. We have elders school coming up at the end of December so I can post some notes on that if anything juicy comes up.
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Murti
It is already tough to live as rank and file JW. I can not imagine being a elder or going through rituals to become reappointment as one.
You sir have a high-tolerance for BS.
My sympathy,
Jay
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Soldier77
lol @ XBEHERE! Are you playing World of Warcraft!?
Would love to see what kind of things they make you write down in the margins of the book at elder school.
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XBEHERE
You'd have a high tolerance for B/S too if the alternative was listening to your brainwahsed, all be it, misguided wife asking you constantly to reach out again everyday. No WoW, play Fight Night, Vindictus (MMORPG).
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blondie
I can see why your wife would do that. Women in the WTS have little if any status except through their husbands...she probably found that some quickly withdrew from her.
Welcome back, Blondie
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straightshooter
Glad you are back on this forum. Looking forward to any updated information from the elders school you may be attending.
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Crisis of Conscience
DISCLAIMER: XBEHERE This post is in no way meant to be condemnatory. It is to show others how the BS about the holy spirit being involved in re/appointments is exactly that...BS. I have "freedom of speech" (TM) in this regard because I am currenly still a servant in my hall yet posting regularly on this site.
Uh-oh! You were reappointed? Sounds like that darn holy spirit was fooled again!! The angels and holy spirit have observed your recent activity and have found you ABSOLUTELY worthy of reappointment! Congrats! LOL
What was your answer to the following questions from the elders, based on pg 35 of the new KS10 book (elder's manual)? (Assuming the answer was no, this solidifies the absenteeism of the holy spirit.)
"Is there anything from your past, even before baptism, or in your personal or family life that disqualifies you or that would prevent you from accepting this appointment? Is there any reason why your appointment should not be announced to the congregation?"
Lurkers - Appointments in the congregation have NOTHING to do with holy spirit. I'll tell it to you as one elder said to me recently about receiving privileges (TM) in the organization, "It's about being in the right place, at the right time."
CoC
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jamiebowers
Welcme back! Please do post your notes from the elders school. Several of us also have a shiney new copy of the manual, so we can follow along, LOL!