They being the witlesses. Recently the good and gracious gubbering body set up a month for special activity (April ?). Anywho to show how kind and loving they are they graciously allowed for the opportunity to be referenced as pioneers with a reduced hour requirement. This resulted in a huge shout of praise to Jah the organization with many congregations reporting fifty percent participation and more. Buutt. The question that must be asked is - for what real purpose other than the warm fuzzies. We belong to such a great organization, look what we can do when sufficiently co-erced. And what real thing was acheived. The oil companies prolly appreciated the increase in gas consumption. The coffee shops likewise prolly had banner months. But what real and tangible thing was acheived?
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by therevealer 5 Replies latest jw friends
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journey-on
What was achieved was a reaffirmation of solidarity with the mother ship. When you have accomplished a mission you committed yourself to, you feel even more motivated. It was make-busy work to keep the flock focused on the organization and their eyes on the prize.
My sister and her husband did it, and she was sooooo proud that she made her hours. She had that "I did it!" attitude, and this will keep her motivated now through the summer conventions. She will probably have an urge to open up her pocketbook a little wider, too (a side benefit for the borg.)
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MrFreeze
Its all about putting people in classes and keeping up appearances. "our congregation had 30 pioneers this april!" Meanwhile, how do you think those poor brothers and sisters feel who still couldn't reach the 30 hours. When I wanted to no longer be a pioneer they were so distraught. The elders just did not want to give up a young MS pioneer. They didnt care that I couldnt get the hours with working full time. They didnt care that my heart wasnt in it. They just wanted to look good with their pioneer MS.
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snowbird
My daughter, sister, and nephew also struggled to "get in their hours."
Syl
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therevealer
Soooo, we all seem to agree. Just sad. As the late John Barr would have said, it's so good to motivate the "Rank and file".
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snowbird
Keep 'em busy is WT's motto.
Syl