Assembly with the branch representative

by LaFrancia 12 Replies latest jw experiences

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  LaFrancia

  We had the meeting with the Branch representative this weekend.

  The air was different than usual.

  Bearded ushers at the parking lots welcomed the brothers warmly.

  Lots of sisters with dress pants or not, nothing scandalous.

  The representative of the Italian Branch made his debut on stage with his full beard.

  Location: Roseto degli Abruzzi (Italy-Europe)

  Some interesting statistical data can give a little food for thought after the numerous changes that have occurred in recent months (the ten-year or five-year plan, if you prefer, seems to be producing some small results).

  Attendance has increased since the last meeting.

  Our constituency includes 1725 publishers and those present in the morning were 1553, a little better than the November 2023 convention. Perhaps the new changes have brought some back to attendance?

  We still haven't managed to reach the pre-covid numbers, some empty seats in the auditorium could also be seen from the podium.

  The collapse of the baptized continues, in the past they were between 5-8 in these assemblies, but it is recovering. 4 baptized in total, including 2 teenagers and 2 adults. The new fashion of baptizing minors is confirmed.

  The representative of the Branch was Brother Spina a bearded JW.
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  St George of England
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  wannaexit

  The new fashion of baptizing minors is confirmed.

  Hello LaFrancia , Thank you for this. Perhaps the above phrase got lost in the translation. What do you mean by it.
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  LaFrancia

  Hello wannaexit.

  yes, sorry for the Google translation. I wanted to say, in recent years, more and more children aged 14,13,12 have been baptised.
  
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  Beth Sarim

  ""In recent years, more and more children aged 14,13, 12 have been baptised."

  The born ins,,youngest.

  The true victims of this Borganization. The "low hanging" fruit on the tree. The born ins of families of jws.

  Those who are "unduly influenced" are easily manipulated,,misinformed and cannot make a well informed decision.
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  WingCommander

  Trapping them young is also a hallmark of the Mormon cult. This is especially true in the past 20 years, with the advent of ex-Member support groups. People are waking up to the BS of these cults, and they are hemorrhaging. The youth of today aren't swallowing this tripe.
  
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  Beth Sarim

  "'The youth of today aren't swallowing this tripe"".

  Im glad generations are 'wakening'.

  'Bout freagin time.
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  NotFormer

  Still baptising minors.

  Until this practice is uncoupled from the practice of the punishment of minors by shunning* by the broader congregation, not much has changed.

  *The practice is still in place, the rules for getting to that place have only changed a little.
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  Beth Sarim

  The age of naievety is ending

  We are entering the information age .

  Ignorance is a choice. The Borgs showcase at a$$emblies and CONventions is 3rd world countries like in Africa. Because.....fewer people have access to the internet and information.
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  Beth Sarim

  Now.

  We can truly see why the Borg hates 'education' so much.