by keyser soze 6 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
I ask, because a neighboring congregation of where I used to attend was dissolved, and the people from there were scattered about to whatever congregation was closest. But it turns out that they still meet at the old Kingdom hall a couple times a week, for field service. Apparently this is done for tax purposes.
I suppose from a fiscal standpoint it makes sense, though it seems a little deceitful. It does beg the question, though: Why dissolve the congregation in the first place?
I don't have an answer, Keyzer.
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Sylvia
Just want to say hi and good to see you.
Good to see you too, snowbird. Long time no see!
Maybe they have to meet there to keep it tax exempt?
That's exactly the reason they're doing it.
If they think they might recreate the congregation in the near future, it may be better to hold on to the hall instead of building a new one.
I find it a little odd that it's been over a year, and the property, which is fully paid for, and deeded to the society, still hasn't been listed. It may well be for reasons other than financial, that they dissolved the congregation. But my sister and brother in law attended the congregation. He was an elder. I hadn't heard about anything negative going on. But then, I'm not always in the loop anymore.
Is the real estate market down in your area?
It is recovering in some areas and still slow in others. Maybe they think they should sit on the property a while longer?
I will say it certainly isn't normal. Something is up. Could be many things, though.
I hear the organization will keep secrets and lie to protect "Mother".
So good luck getting a straight answer.
