Regular Pioneer!
Officially announced! I'm very happy! Can't be on here too long now but I just wanted to update you guys on my last thread.
During the meeting I commented 4 times and read the watchtower. Since this watchtower study was about the ten toes and daniels statue which have been extremely discussed here, it was so easy for me and I almost laughed at how barely anyone would raise their hands to comment on the matter. This made some what of a positive impact on the watchtower conductor as well as the other brothers which gave me the upper hand in for my meeting with them after.
The meeting with the elders on Sunday was very brief. First, I told them that in the coming months, I would be taking some classes to learn a trade (going to college but making it sound acceptable to the elders) and that it would become even more difficult to go out in the ministry to complete my time. Then I also added that I was going to start working longer hours at work because they need me more and also because to my surprise my father's business is not doing so great at the moment and I have to help the family out financially and since I've been a RP for over a year now and have attended the Pioneer school that I had thought and prayed about it and had decided to step down from my position.
They all just sat there and listened, two of them whisperd to each other while one told me that it would be appropiate only if I returned to the full time ministry after all these things were done. I agreed and they said okay, not knowing that I will never come back since the congregation is splitting in a couple of months and there will be new elders in charge by then. Another elder stopped and said, "you know we will have to announce your name in front of THE WHOLE CONGREGATION do you not?", as if to try and change my mind. I simply smiled and said "yes, I am aware of the way these things are done and I am okay with that. Thank you for telling me though."
One the way out one trying to simpathize with me said, "well, I have been informed about the current state of your fathers business and I know it can be hard on both you and your family. We will pray for you." They all nodded in agreement and then left.
And that was that.
More simple than I thought.
I wonder how easier it will get when the congregation's split...
Anyway I couldnt have done it without you guys!
That should show some of the watchtower apologists on here and/or lurkers that this site does indeed help and care about one another and that we aren't evil, mentally diseased!
OneDayillBeFree
