Yes, and when a disaster hits they will crow about how they had that spiritual provision in due season to be prepared, ignoring the fact that those instructions have been in the back pages of the phone book for decades.
Witnesses buying backpacks in spain
by OwnAccord 16 Replies latest jw friends
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Aussie Oz
yes lois, mum is still alive, waiting to die or be rescued by the big A.
on thread, yeah i can see it now, on the six oclock news...''yeah we all safe because our organization told us to prepare these neat little backpacks. Pity those poor catholic neighbors who died...if only they had served the true god je-ho-vah, you got that mr reporter? not jehovna witness ok''?
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TheOldHippie
Nothing new. A couple of years ago, a similar talk was given here, and it is all about how to prepare for possible nature catastrophes. In some areas, these are far more frequent than in others, and while it might seem "strange" to discuss it in an area where 'nothing has happened in a thousand years', then those living in earthquake or flooding or hurricane areas - just might find some pieces of sound advise in the points given.
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Vidqun
Or, the Watchtower has bought shares in Spanish backpack manufacturers. They are going to make a killing.
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OwnAccord
Thanks rip van winkle for the answer
and Louis
While it is a great post it wasn't by my hand. I used google translate and copied it over here. I'm also nowhere near the 9 decades the poster has . Someone on the spanish forum created the thread and I was just wondering if there was a similiar letter read in the US recently. I hadn't read anything on here about people going out and purchasing backpacks and was curious if it had been done or not.
Thanks for the words of encouragement too. I'll type up something about myself sometime soon.
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blondie
Armageddon coming...no the WTS got caught with their pants down during Katrina. The focus on preparedness started then. Elders who did not know the names, addresses, contacts, of people in the congregation and people fled New Orleans and other nearby areas.
Whatever his reason, these emergency packs arose out of Hurricane Katrina (2005) and how many congregations lost track of their members and how little the elders knew about them, addresses, phone numbers, and more importantly contact information. No emergency packs even for 1975, 1984, 1994, 2000.
*** km 5/08 p. 3 Announcements ***Bodies of elders should review the July 6, 2006, letter regarding disaster preparedness and ensure that they have up-to-date contact information for each publisher. In disaster-prone areas, additional emergency contact information should be obtained. Of course, in addition to emergency situations, it is helpful when publishers communicate with their Congregation Book Study overseer or another elder if they will be away for extended periods, such as when traveling on vacation or business, during a hospital stay, and so forth.
*** km 1/07 p. 4 Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster? ***
1 Each year, millions of people around the world, including many of our brothers and sisters, are affected by earthquakes, tsunamis, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Since natural disasters occur unexpectedly and could affect any of us, it is the course of wisdom to be prepared.—Prov. 21:5.
2 In Advance: Sometimes the authorities are able to warn of impending disasters. It is important to pay attention to those warnings. (Prov. 22:3) In such situations the elders will try to contact all in the congregation to help them to make necessary preparations. After a disaster, the elders will also endeavor to contact all who are associated with the congregation to see if they are safe and to discern what assistance may be needed. Valuable time can be lost if the elders do not have up-to-date contact information. So it is good for publishers to keep the secretary and their book study overseer informed of their current address and telephone number(s).
3 If the congregation is located in a disaster-prone area, the elders may ask publishers to provide the name and telephone number of a relative or friend who does not live in the vicinity and who should be contacted in case of an emergency. This will enable the elders to locate those who have evacuated. The elders may also wish to develop a contingency plan for the congregation that includes such things as a simple checklist of emergency supplies to keep on hand, evacuation arrangements, and plans for assisting those with special needs. Cooperation with these loving arrangements is important.—Heb. 13:17.
4 After a Disaster: What should you do if a disaster strikes in your area? Make sure that your family’s immediate physical needs are cared for. As you are able, give necessary assistance to others who have been affected. Endeavor to contact your book study overseer or another elder as soon as possible. This should be done even if you are safe and do not need help. If you need assistance, be assured that your brothers are making every effort to help you. (1 Cor. 13:4, 7) Remember that Jehovah is aware of your situation; rely on him to sustain you. (Ps. 37:39; 62:8) Be alert to opportunities to provide spiritual and emotional support to others. (2 Cor. 1:3, 4) Resume your theocratic routine as soon as possible.—Matt. 6:33.
5 While the threat of disaster causes the world much anxiety, we can look to the future with confidence. Soon all disasters will be a thing of the past. (Rev. 21:4) In the meantime, we can take reasonable steps to prepare for times of trouble and difficulties as we maintain our zeal in declaring the good news to others.
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OwnAccord
Sorry, it was Lois not Louis.
Thanks Blondie for the information.
Of course, in addition to emergency situations, it is helpful when publishers communicate with their Congregation Book Study overseer or another elder if they will be away for extended periods, such as when traveling on vacation or business, during a hospital stay, and so forth.
I guess eventually they'll start asking if you have regular bowel movements throught the day since they wanto to know pretty much everything else. Who, when, where, what, how.