BIG SURPRISE at upcoming International Conventions (page 3)

OUTLAW

There was always going to be a major announcement at every convention I ever went to,since I was a little kid..It was always the same old crap with a new wrapping...OUTLAW

Gerard

Maybe the end of the world is encoded in the dimensions of Sakkara pyramid, not Giza's.

Or maybe Jehovah does not live in the Pleiads constelation anymore, he got a condo in Virgo.

I haven't been a witness for over ten years so I may be a bit behind. Please update me on the financial status of witness's. When I was last active, there was no longer suggested contibutions. I was concerned at that time as to how things would continue then. I am sad things didn't work out.

Also when I left we were just starting to bring our own lunch to conventions. this was really challenging for me a young mother at the tiem. Whatever happened to those fabulous burritoes!!! Remember planning for you place in line to get the many different foods we had. I used to work in concessions as a youngster and this was the highlight of the convention.

Being raised as a witness I am very familiar with the "big" surprises and they never pan out to be anything of interest. At best they are more unfulfilled promises. Remember I was a witness all thru 1975. Guess there all still patiently waiting......

Bless their hearts. Ignorance is bliss isn't it?

starfish422

RubADub, # 3 & 4 killed me too! LMAO I even read them out loud to a non-Dub coworker who got a kick out of it as well.

MegaDude

In the futile but hopeful wish that the JWs WILL instigate some postive changes, let me suggest the following if any Bethel flunkie reads this board:

Dump the blood doctrines; every stupid, insane single one.

Dump the prissy name Jehovah's Witnesses and call yourself something else. (You need a fresh start and a fresh name; think of it as creative religious marketing)

Make shunning a conscience matter if you shun at all.

Dump the silly chronology which has gotten more egg on your face than any other so-called Christian denomination in this country

Apologize for the wrongs you have commited. (Blame it on the old guard.)

Dump the ministry school and quit making the brothers and sisters suffer through torturous, horrible, boring, excruciatingly bad talks. Cut 15 minutes off the book study and use it to show how to present your latest literature therefore dumping the service meeting.

Make sure your rank and file members, who have to be told to wash their hands after they take a dump, know to report child abuse to the authorities and not rely on the elders to guide them in this matter.

RubaDub

I definitely feel that the time away from home SHOULD be reduced to allow more time to be with our families. Here would be my approach:

1. The Watchtower could be studied at the "Book Study" instead of after the Public Talk

2. After the Public Talk, have a meeting that combines the TMS and SM. We do this type of thing now during the visit of the CO. It works when he is in town. The information in the Isaiah Book or any new publications could very easily be included in this meeting.

3. To keep the "three times a week format," simply call the "meeting for service" on Saturday or whenever the third congregation "meeting" each week (let's face it, it IS a meeting!)

This would free up an entire night for family activities or whatever.

Does this make sense ???

*****Rub a Dub

Edited by - RubaDub on 24 January 2003 15:49:57

hillary_step

I have been writing to the WTS for many years suggesting that the 'Disgusting thing that Causes Desolation' is in actual fact Rod Stewart, perhaps they have finally taken me writings seriously and are going to make a public announcement to this effect.

If any of you doubt this interpretation, listen to The Spiky Stewart Beast murdering poor 'ole Cole Porter in his latest CD offering, which I might add, is clearly standing without shame in the the Holy Place ( music ).

HS

NameWithheld

I've got an idea. How about ...

Change the Sun meeting to a lazy morning in bed, then brunch w/ wife/kids/family. Later watch football or do some outdoor activity.

Change Tues bookstudy to nothing, allow kids time for normal kid activities - like homework, dinner, school sports/clubs.

Ditto Thursday.

Can FS altogether. See above re: 'normal' family activities.

Nathan Natas

Hillary_step, that was hilarious!

I thought you were always a serious studious guy, but you can be FUNNY too!

Shakita

New Light..............Women are now equal to men in all things. Now, that would be a surprise, wouldn't it?

Mrs. Shakita

BIG SURPRISE at upcoming International Conventions