Ex-JW Convention in Pennsylvania coming up!

by Dogpatch 27 Replies latest jw friends

  • Dogpatch
    Dogpatch

    For those who are inclined, I recommend this convention.

    October 17-19, 2003

    PFO?s international convention will celebrate its Silver Anniversary in 2003. From humble beginnings in 1979, the convention has been a consistent source of counsel, support, and encouragement for people whose lives have been torn apart by the Watchtower Society. During the past twenty-four years, help to Jehovah?s Witnesses who desire to break free from the organization and to families who have lost loved ones to the sect have been a primary focus of the meetings. The three-day conventions are filled with doctrinal teaching, examinations of Jehovah?s Witness doctrine and practice, and wonderful testimonies by those who have made their exodus from the Watchtower organization and have found true salvation through Jesus Christ.

    http://www.pfo.org/2003wnfj.htm

    I won't be there, but a lot of fine people will be!

    Randy

  • Hamas
    Hamas

    Thats great, thanks Randy !

    Although I will give it a miss. There is only one group of people more annoying than JW's ; Born Again Christians.

    No offence.

  • SanFranciscoJim
    SanFranciscoJim
    The three-day conventions are filled with doctrinal teaching, examinations of Jehovah?s Witness doctrine and practice, and wonderful testimonies by those who have made their exodus from the Watchtower organization and have found true salvation through Jesus Christ.

    Much as I would be tempted to attend, since I live only a couple of hour's drive from there, I can't help but wonder how they would react to the presence of a gay man in their midst. I wouldn't want to bog the conference down with debate about what the Bible does and does not say about homosexuality.

    I'm happy that support for exJWs exists so close to me and has been a help to so many, but I think I'd do well to sit this one out.

  • TresHappy
    TresHappy

    I went to this convention previously, in 1994 and 1997. My first year, I was newly removed from the WT and in SO much pain, I can't even describe it. I was scared the whole time, thinking everyone there was a WT spy. What I found was a lot of love, and a lot of understanding. I am not too crazy about all the tables set up in the lobby selling various counter-cult ministry materials, but that's not my call. I am going again this year, partly to see friends and bug the heck out of mouthy, but also to have some healing. This has been a horrible year for me and I want to put it ALL (JW bull____ ) behind me once and for all.

  • mouthy
    mouthy

    Thank you Randy for posting this. I have been going for 14 years!!! I have met homsexuels there & there has been NO discussion on it....It is NOT a "why did you get kicked out session" The only reason I knew folks were gay,lesbian is because I have a face that folks THINK they can shock.And they tell me!!!! I love em ALL >straight ,Gay, Nuts, fanatics Etc!!!!!! But at 76 I dont shock!!!!! easily! Sanfrancis!!!!!!!!!! You will miss a great time....If you live near there> for pets sake GO!!! You can sit next to me!!!!! I sit on the left of the entery third seat in------Oh come on fellow- you can always take off if your not interested...
    I bet you ( how much) you will enjoy!!!!!!!!

    Hamas!!!!!! I am offended!!!! You dont even know me- & have judged me!!!!! A born again Christian!!!! That aint nice sweetie!!!!!( But I wont bash you for it!!!!
    Grace .

  • Beans
    Beans

    Stay Cool Grace! lol..!!!!! I will be attending the beer convention in Kitchner that weekend so send my love to the brothers and sisters!

    Beans

    http://Quotes.JehovahsWitnesses.com

  • stillajwexelder
    stillajwexelder

    There is only one group of people more annoying than JW's ; Born Again Christians.

    No offence.

    I agree Hamas

  • SanFranciscoJim
    SanFranciscoJim
    Sanfrancis!!!!!!!!!! You will miss a great time....If you live near there> for pets sake GO!!! You can sit next to me!!!!!

    Grace, that's very kind of you to offer. I will consider it. Your name (Grace) befits you!

  • teenyuck
    teenyuck

    I will be visiting my JW mother in Chicago that week....I cannot decide which is worse (her or born againers)

    As Hamas said, no offense, but, the last thing I want to spend my time with is born againers.....

  • mouthy
    mouthy

    Beans dont drink Kitchener dry THIS year

    Holding my towel to my face crying because the other on here are picking on me boo hoo...Why do you not like me .I cant help it if I am born again The Holy Spirit did it

    O.K. kids go do a pee! get a drink of water & go to bed

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