WTS Cashes In On Tsunami

ezekiel3

In an informal announcement at Service Meetings this week (corroborated by the Question Box in the January 2005 Our Kingdom Ministry, pg 7) JWs interested in contributing to the Asian tsunami disaster should contribute directly to the "Worldwide Work" (the general fund).

The entire article referenced above:

What is the best way to make contributions for the benefit of needy brothers in other lands?
At times, we hear about brothers in another land who have come into material need because of persecution, disaster, or other difficult circumstances. Some brothers have been moved to send funds directly to the branch offices in such lands, requesting that the money be used to help a certian individual, a particular congregation, or a designated building project. -2 Cor. 8:1-4.
While such loving concern for fellow believers is commendable, often there are needs that are more urgent than those the contributor has in mind. In some cases, the designated need has been already cared for. Of course, we can be confident that when contributions are sent to the local branch office for the worldwide work, the Kingdom Hall Fund, or disaster relief, those donated funds will be used as directed by the contributor.
The brothers in all the branches have been throughly trained to respond quickly to unanticipated needs. In all cases, the branch keeps the Governing Body informed regarding the matter. If additional assistance is needed, the Governing Body may invite nearby branches to help or funds may be sent directly from headquarters. -2 Cor. 8:14,15.
Therefore, all contributions intended for the worldwide work, building projects in other lands, or disaster relief should be sent to the branch office in the land in which you live, either through the congregation or directly. In this way, "the faithful and discreet slave," through the organizational arrangements set in place by the Governing Body, cares for the needs of the worldwide brotherhood in an orderly manner. -Matt. 24:45-47; 1 Cor. 14:33,40.

I sense the WTS is about to profit handily from this horrible tragedy.

kwintestal

So how much will the WTS actually donate?

Ha! WTS donate. Right. There's too much property out there to buy to just GIVE money away!

Kwin

avishai

In this way, "the faithful and discreet slave," through the organizational arrangements set in place by the Governing Body, cares for the needs of the worldwide brotherhood in an orderly manner. -Matt. 24:45-47; 1 Cor. 14:33,40.

And how does this fit in with the "good samaritan" parable? Remember, the Jews and Samaritans were closely related, the Samaritans practicing a strict mosaic form of Judaism. The Jews and Samaritans did'nt just consider one another 'worldly' They considered each other apostates. So, being as they quote from this parable so often, how is it that with their billions of tax free slave labor dollars they can in good conscience only help their own?

TresHappy

I've been wanting to say this for a long time "Screw the Society!"

Elsewhere

The "World Wide Work" huh?

Sounds like they don't want the use of the money to be traceable.

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Watchtower 03 6/1 p. 7 Giving That Pleases God ***

When it comes to organized charity, though, we need to be cautious as we evaluate the many appeals we receive. Some charities have high administrative or fund-raising costs, leaving only a small portion of the collected money for the intended purpose. Proverbs 14:15 says: "Anyone inexperienced puts faith in every word, but the shrewd one considers his steps." So it is the course of wisdom to examine the facts carefully.

fleaman uk

It seems there are a lot of People here who are privy to the Societies audits and accounts!

Have you stopped to consider that they actually do donate to charities but dont make a Song and Dance about it?Yeah,they got a lot of Property and are primarily a Business,but i refuse to believe that the Money i donated all those Years only went on Buildings in Brooklyn etc??

Ezekiel,if your that upset by the announcement at the hall,just give to the Red Cross and stop going to Meetings.

Neo

Some charities have high administrative or fund-raising costs, leaving only a small portion of the collected money for the intended purpose.

ROFLMAO!!! Priceless quote!

__________________

You contribute to the disaster relief, but the cash goes to WT's general fund, and then the WT decides how much will be really directed to the tragedy or whether it will be used for that purpose at all.

Considering their current cash flow, we all know what they will do with most of the extra money.

Stefanie

Therefore, all contributions intended for the worldwide work, building projects in other lands, or disaster relief should be sent to the branch office in the land in which you live, either through the congregation or directly. In this way, "the faithful and discreet slave," through the organizational arrangements set in place by the Governing Body, cares for the needs of the worldwide brotherhood in an orderly manner. -Matt. 24:45-47; 1 Cor. 14:33,40.

Englishman

Therefore, all contributions intended for the worldwide work, building projects in other lands, or disaster relief should be sent to the branch office in the land in which you live, either through the congregation or directly.

They're actually saying that you can't specify what you want your donation to be spent on! Pay it to the congregation or your local branch office just as you would any other donation.

Which means that it goes into the same pile as the money in the contribution box and mind your own business as to what we do with your money!

Good grief.

Englishman.

avishai

bingo

WTS Cashes In On Tsunami

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