Well, we wouldn't be visited by any elders, because when we stopped meeting attendance, we had just moved into a new circuit, and didn't get to know anyone in the area. As well, when I served in previous congregations, we only formed a close friendship with one other servant. If they ever visited the conversation would probably go something like this:
US: Hi you guys, come on in.
THEM: How are you, getting to the meetings?
US: No, we're having a little trouble with a few issues like the changing date thing, and the changing blood issue thing, and the UN involvement issue. (Ask #18 & 12)
THEM: Those are stumbling blocks put out by apostates, you shouldn't be listening to that stuff.
US: It's not apostate thinking at all. You need to look into it for yourselves.
BROTHER THEM: Anyway, I see you're still wearing that beard. You should really get rid of it.
SISTER THEM: You know, I've never understood the fuss over beards; I think some brothers look great in them.(Looking at me) Alfie really suits his, and he always keeps it trim and neat. What's the big deal?
US: (Ask# 6) It seems to be a big problem and yet the organization keeps covering it up and DFing brothers who speak up. Doesn't that bother you?
THEM: What problem? That's just another apostate rumour, now the churches ; they have a scandal to be worried about.
US: Are you afraid to face facts? Why won't you look into it?
THEM: Hey, did you see (insert whichever C&W concert was on TV) last night. It was really good. OK< let's go and eat, we're hungry!!
THE END
CIAO4NIAO!!
alfie
Edited by - alfie on 22 September 2002 4:32:36
