by stuckinarut2 13 Replies latest jw experiences
So we received the obligatory "shoved under the door" memorial invitation and "return to Jehovah" brochure the other week. It also had a hand written note from two elders saying "we love and miss you" etc...
So why then when one of them saw us at the grocery store, did he pretend to not see us and then ignore and quickly walk away?
The sincerity is wonderful....
Dont get me wrong, we dont want any attention from them, but it's an interesting observation anyway....
For me, that expression was 'the last straw' in having family ties. Said at my grandfather's visitation at the funeral home, and I was in grief and so put off by the phoniness of it all. I replied "Oh, really? My number is in the book."
That was the last time I saw most of my rellies. And good riddance. xx
Yes, my mother pulled the same ... "so and so really misses you and would love to see you"! I offered to meet them for coffee as long as the topic was religion was off the table. Funny thing ... they don't miss me that much now.
The instructions are clear:
Also, please follow closely the instructions in the May 23, 2010, letter to all bodies of elders as you endeavor to invite inactive ones to the Memorial and special talk. As you meet with them, please convey the love and concern of the Governing Body and the local congregation. (1 Thess. 2:7, 8) Offer to help with transportation or to provide any other practical assistance so that they can be in attendance. As noted above, please ensure that they have received a personal copy of the Return to Jehovah brochure. A modest supply of the brochure should be kept on hand (though not displayed) at public witnessing locations for the benefit of inactive ones
This year, in addition to visiting inactive ones, you should make a special effort to invite dis-fellowshipped ones to the Memorial and the special public talk. (See the Shepherding textbook, chap-ter 10, paragraph 1, for direction on who qualify to be visited.) A copy of Return to Jehovah should be left with such individuals. As a reminder, the visit should be kind and positive, but brief.
They are required to convey their love for you. It has nothing to do with actual feelings...
Yes..."required to"....
Thus highlighting the "conditional love" that exists, only IF you conform.....
WE.....LOVE....YOU....Beep....Beep....Beep....We....LOVE....YOU....Beep...Beep.... Beep....WE....LOVE....YOU....Beep....Beep....Beep.......................
