Gas Prices Not Cooperating with Governing Body "Arrangement"

by LostGeneration 14 Replies latest jw friends

  • LostGeneration
    LostGeneration

    We all know how the Governing Body has "lovingly arranged" for 30 hour aux pioneering in April. But oil prices are going up, and $4 a gallon gas will probably be here by Memorial day, and $5 gas by the summer.

    http://www.wgntv.com/news/wgntv-gas-may-hit-5-dollars-by-summer-feb24,0,7527696.story

    Evidently, Jehovah didn't get the memo, or he isn't endorsing the GB's plan. You would think that with this loving arrangment in place, Jehovah would take note and arrange for middle eastern turmoil to be delayed at least a few months, keeping gas reasonable. Now more JWs will be hit in the pocketbook as they drive the territory in April.

  • leavingwt
    leavingwt

    "What a unique opportunity to express Christian love, despite the hardships of this old system!"

  • LostGeneration
    LostGeneration

    I remember the last time gas prices starting getting out of control. One of the elders was downright angry with the sentiment of some of the publishers. Apparently they had given off the impression that because they were paying so much for gas in service, that was to be their "donation" and nothing was going into the contribution box.

    High gas prices will sqeeze all of us, but for JWs it could mean a lot less going to Brooklyn.

  • St George of England
    St George of England

    He must have a real down on us here in the UK; we pay £1.30 per litre which is about £5.90 per gallon or about $9.52

    George

  • truthlover
    truthlover

    As of today, in one part of Canada - the east coast - pricing ranges from 112.8- 118.2 per litre -- so would that be about $5.08 - $5.32 per gallon??

    So far, in my cong - not a lot of folks have signed up for the 30 hour push

  • wasblind
    wasblind

    Maybe the pioneers can ask the folks in brooklyn for gas vouchers, Ya think ?????

    and consider it a side dish to go along with the "meat in due season"

  • moshe
    moshe

    JWs can get their time in the easy way-- on a street corner.

    -

  • wasblind
    wasblind

    Hey Moshe,

    they might need some dolluz for a new pair of shoes

    if the price of gas keep goin' up

  • villabolo
    villabolo

    Memo to the Body of Elders:

    Brothers, in spite of living in an isolated bubble of our own reality, it has nonetheless come to our attention that publisher hours have dropped markedly due to the ever increasing price of fuel.

    Jehovah is not one to place a burden on us that we cannot handle (Fill in with appropriate scripture _______). In his loving kindness, he has directed his Slave to lighten the load of exorbitant fuel prices.

    From now on, all Elders and Ministerial Servants are to own a passenger van with a capacity of no less than 12 people and equipped with sliding side doors for quick exit. Field service routine will be changed slightly. An Elder or Ministerial Servant shall take the lead in field service and fill his vehicle with Publishers. Publishers will then contribute to the van owner a specified amout of money to cover the cost of fuel and maintenance.

    Upon arriving at their designated area, Publishers will then be dropped off in strategic locations and work their way towards a rendezvous point; where the van will be ready to pick them up. This will ensure that they will swarm an entire territory, thus fulfilling the scripture:

    13 "Oh woman residing on abundant waters, abundant in treasures, your end has come, the measure of your profit making. 14 Jehovah of armies has sworn by his own soul, 'I will fill you with men, like the locusts, and they will certainly sing over you a shout.'"-Jeremiah 51:13,14

    Yes brothers, are we not glad that Jehovah, by means of his Slave, takes into consideration our financial hardships as we joyfully approach the imminent end of this system of things?

    Yours truly, your humble brothers in association with Christ's Slave.

    Villabolo

  • GOrwell
    GOrwell

    Villabolo, to get access back into the Van, you'll need to donate again... LOL - just like donating when you pick up the mags, and then donating again whatever money your magazine calls give..

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