UPDATE: 2016 Service Year
There appears to have been a dramatic 24% drop in Bethelites,
The number is now down to the level it last was in 2008.
The ratio of bethelites-to-publishers seems to be down to early 1980s levels (!)
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REVEALED: The number of Bethelites over the years
by darkspilver inin response to this thread.
i've put forward the argument that i believe that the 'organization' is financially effectively bleeding itself dry - it is actually financially imploding.. i believe that over the last 45 or so years, in particular, it has evolved from a relatively 'lean machine' into what is now a huge unwieldy organization.
as an organization grows i would expect increased efficiency through by both economies of scale, and advances in technology.. how has the watchtower organization fared?....
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Britain Branch to Cease Printing Sooner Than Expected
by The Searcher ini've received the following news from a reliable and trusted source: .
the demise of printing literature in the u.k. is being brought forward by one year - to march 2018. graphic design and printing support will go too.
large numbers of "disposable" bethelites will now have to make their own way in the world, when their "mother" abandons them.
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slimboyfat: At its peak the worldwide "bethel family" was, what 26,000 or something?
FYI
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5639304585936896/revealed-number-bethelites-over-years
The ratio of bethelites-to-publishers is interesting - though the WT does a lot more translating now, but still....
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Britain Branch to Cease Printing Sooner Than Expected
by The Searcher ini've received the following news from a reliable and trusted source: .
the demise of printing literature in the u.k. is being brought forward by one year - to march 2018. graphic design and printing support will go too.
large numbers of "disposable" bethelites will now have to make their own way in the world, when their "mother" abandons them.
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sparrowdown: Surely there would be cheaper ways and places to print.
Yes, apparently it's called 'Selters'....
sparrowdown: I honestly foresee a time when books, DVDs etc will be available from the website.
Well that happened quick! They already make books and DVDs available from their website!
In fact they DON'T even give out any physical copies of new releases at the annual conventions now!
If you want a physical copy you need to specifically order it after the convention from your congregation!
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New Jehovah Witness Convert
by Eddie Fernandez in.
hello house,i am sorry for bumping in like this, ii am a newly baptized jehovah witness, i have been a christain all my life any but i love this new insight and teaching,so i am looking to find a jehovah witness lady that can help me grow strong in faith,i would rather meet someone here because we would take time to get to know each other before we meet, this is a light about me,i am 37 , single, never married and have no kids,i have a good sense of humor, i am loving, caring and trustworthy.i'm an easy going person and i try to stay clear of any drama.i am presently in living in lexington,kentucky but willing to move soon.i am a reserved man,now i am ready to settle down and i'm looking for a woman i can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level, i want love and commitment,i am intelligent and successful but let me not toot my own horns,thanks for taking your time to read this.attached my picture and i did include my mobile number.+1 913-730-5780looking forward to hearing from you .thanks.
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steve2: He has a beard and a bow tie - both No Nos in Jw land
depends where they are - and which congregation they're in - it's not b/w - bow ties are generally ok, well apart from comedy or spinning ones (!) (see my post about the CO/DO/Bethelite above) and beards are cool for publishers, MSs and Elders in some congregations, though unlikely to be asked to do assembly/convention items.
Of course, that's not to say there aren't some weird congregations out there that seem to ban everything and anything (!) - apparently some congregations only allow guys on the platform if they're wearing a white shirt.... and the OP is wearing a white shirt....
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5742496321634304/what-rules-did-elders-your-kh-make
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Reveal News: "Jehovah’s Witnesses fight law on reporting child sex abuse to police" by Trey Bundy
by AndersonsInfo inhttps://www.revealnews.org/blog/jehovahs-fight-law-requiring-child-sex-abuse-be-reported-to-police/.
jehovah’s witnesses fight law on reporting child sex abuse to police.
trey bundy, february 1, 2016 .
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greenhornet: an update please?
According to the Washington Post today (Thursday, September 7, 2017) the case is continuing
Judge talks with attorneys in child abuse reporting case
The Washington Post (by Associated Press), Thursday, September 7, 2017
A lawsuit targeting elders of a Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation for failing to report suspected child abuse continues to wind its way through Delaware’s court system.
The attorney general’s office sued elders of the Sussex County congregation in 2014 for not reporting an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were congregation members.
A judge scheduled a teleconference with attorneys Thursday to discuss the case.
FYI - apart from this thread's OP - there is some more background, and additional links to third party websites etc here:
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Finland, Turku - JW killed in attack
by darkspilver innow confirmed - fyi following my post yesterday here:.
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/6355488641908736/_post/6151316533411840.
it has now been confirmed via jw.org.
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FYI - Confirmation from WT that the JW lady who was murdered was a pioneer who was "engaging in metropolitan public witnessing" - that's the 'specially organised' cart-witnessing and NOT the standard local congregation cart-witnessing.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Offer Comfort After Attack in Turku, FinlandJWorg, Monday , September 4, 2017
HELSINKI — On Friday afternoon, August 18, 2017, one of our sisters was killed in Finland in what is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting women. In addition to our sister, the perpetrator killed one other woman and injured eight people in an attack that took place in a market square in Turku, a city on Finland’s southwest coast. Immediately after the attack, representatives from the Finland branch office, the local circuit overseer, and local elders provided comfort and support to those affected by the tragedy.
Veikko Leinonen, a spokesman at the branch office in Finland, states: “This is a very tragic and shocking event. We are especially saddened that one of our dear pioneer sisters was killed in this random attack while engaging in metropolitan public witnessing. We know that, despite all precautions, it is not always possible to prevent ‘unexpected events,’ including acts of violence and terror. However, we continue to comfort one another, particularly the family of the sister who was killed. Our prayer is for Jehovah to grant inner peace to those who are grieving this painful loss. We will also continue to take practical steps and not allow undue anxiety to overtake us while moving forward with our witnessing efforts.”—Ecclesiastes 9:11; Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:6, 7.
To provide emotional and spiritual comfort, the branch office sent a letter to all congregations in Finland. The branch also organized a special meeting to provide encouragement for the 135 brothers and sisters who assist with the metropolitan public witnessing in Turku. The pioneers have shown a courageous spirit and are eager to continue public witnessing.
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Britain Branch to Cease Printing Sooner Than Expected
by The Searcher ini've received the following news from a reliable and trusted source: .
the demise of printing literature in the u.k. is being brought forward by one year - to march 2018. graphic design and printing support will go too.
large numbers of "disposable" bethelites will now have to make their own way in the world, when their "mother" abandons them.
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TheWonderofYou: Temple Farm Development is designed as prestigious project of green cities an urban natural environement. First ever BREEAM Communities innovation credit is claimed by Temple Farm Development
A couple of months later, and....
Witnesses’ New Branch Office in Britain Receives Top BREEAM Rating for Sustainable DesignJWorg, Tuesday, September 5, 2017
LONDON — Jehovah’s Witnesses are building a new administrative facility in Britain and their design and construction methods have been certified as Outstanding, the highest rating available according to the world’s leading sustainability assessment standard, BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). The Witnesses’ facility, is located about 70 kilometers (43 mi) east of London, in Chelmsford, Essex, and is only the second BREEAM Communities scheme to have received the top rating.
READ MORE: https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/united-kingdom/branch-office-breeam-rating-sustainable-design/ -
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New Jehovah Witness Convert
by Eddie Fernandez in.
hello house,i am sorry for bumping in like this, ii am a newly baptized jehovah witness, i have been a christain all my life any but i love this new insight and teaching,so i am looking to find a jehovah witness lady that can help me grow strong in faith,i would rather meet someone here because we would take time to get to know each other before we meet, this is a light about me,i am 37 , single, never married and have no kids,i have a good sense of humor, i am loving, caring and trustworthy.i'm an easy going person and i try to stay clear of any drama.i am presently in living in lexington,kentucky but willing to move soon.i am a reserved man,now i am ready to settle down and i'm looking for a woman i can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level, i want love and commitment,i am intelligent and successful but let me not toot my own horns,thanks for taking your time to read this.attached my picture and i did include my mobile number.+1 913-730-5780looking forward to hearing from you .thanks.
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diana netherton: Since when did this become in dating site?
Well, the OP seems to have started this thread in the right section
Dating & Relationships, Sex, Marriage
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/subject/relationshipsThere is also
Marriage, Retirement. Other family issues relating to marriage and retirement planning
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/subject/marriagediana netherton: Well, in that case, I'm single too.
Ah, but the OP also included a (large) picture/headshot.......
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New Jehovah Witness Convert
by Eddie Fernandez in.
hello house,i am sorry for bumping in like this, ii am a newly baptized jehovah witness, i have been a christain all my life any but i love this new insight and teaching,so i am looking to find a jehovah witness lady that can help me grow strong in faith,i would rather meet someone here because we would take time to get to know each other before we meet, this is a light about me,i am 37 , single, never married and have no kids,i have a good sense of humor, i am loving, caring and trustworthy.i'm an easy going person and i try to stay clear of any drama.i am presently in living in lexington,kentucky but willing to move soon.i am a reserved man,now i am ready to settle down and i'm looking for a woman i can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level, i want love and commitment,i am intelligent and successful but let me not toot my own horns,thanks for taking your time to read this.attached my picture and i did include my mobile number.+1 913-730-5780looking forward to hearing from you .thanks.
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fokyc: For a start you can remove the 'bow tie'. I had to stop using one when I was attending a UK congregation, not allowed
haha, interesting considering....
St George of England: Ron Drage (or was he DO?) always wore a bow tie. In Bethel in London these days.
Maybe it was the 'spinning' they didn't like?
BluesBrother: A Google image search took me to a dating site based in Kentucky, matchopolis.com , but I could get the link to open on this tablet.
could try this link......
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5413191137886208/_post/5070097607557120
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New Jehovah Witness Convert
by Eddie Fernandez in.
hello house,i am sorry for bumping in like this, ii am a newly baptized jehovah witness, i have been a christain all my life any but i love this new insight and teaching,so i am looking to find a jehovah witness lady that can help me grow strong in faith,i would rather meet someone here because we would take time to get to know each other before we meet, this is a light about me,i am 37 , single, never married and have no kids,i have a good sense of humor, i am loving, caring and trustworthy.i'm an easy going person and i try to stay clear of any drama.i am presently in living in lexington,kentucky but willing to move soon.i am a reserved man,now i am ready to settle down and i'm looking for a woman i can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level, i want love and commitment,i am intelligent and successful but let me not toot my own horns,thanks for taking your time to read this.attached my picture and i did include my mobile number.+1 913-730-5780looking forward to hearing from you .thanks.
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stan livedeath: i strongly suggest he edits his post to delete his phone number
FWIW the phone number appears to be for a land line in Kansas City, Kansas, rather than the OP's Lexington, Kentucky....