There was a letter read this week, followed by a talk about all the changes that are coming in the next couple of months regarding merging congregations in the area (VA/MD/DC) - the letter said that the KH's in the area are only being filled to 48% capacity. This was music to my ears as I have noticed the decline in attendance in all the neighboring congregations. They will sell some kingdom halls and merge some congregations. This area was at one point, late 90's, one of the "greater need areas" people were moving here from other states to help out, now we all get to see the decline. Just thought I share the good news with you guys ..:)
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48% Capacity at Kingdom Halls - A post on reddit
by berrygerry inthere was a letter read this week, followed by a talk about all the changes that are coming in the next couple of months regarding merging congregations in the area (va/md/dc) - the letter said that the kh's in the area are only being filled to 48% capacity.
this was music to my ears as i have noticed the decline in attendance in all the neighboring congregations.
they will sell some kingdom halls and merge some congregations.
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The End Will Come in 2007 ?
by berrygerry inat least he doesn't rewrite his bs as updated light.. http://www.patrobertson.com/teaching/teachingonbabylon.asp.
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At least he doesn't rewrite his BS as updated light.
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What Kind Of Psychological Conseling Do You Think Jehovah's Witnesses Need When They Find Out It's Not The Truth?
by Brokeback Watchtower ini personally would like to see they get the very best but haven't a clue how to do it what are your benevolent words of wisdom, should a person do a deep research on his own a kind of self medication or should they brush up on some psychology,, who should they trust because after you leave you got big trust issues.. i don't know about you but to me it was a real shocker, i was totally into getting their worthless bull shit out of my head.
i choose the self medicate path and did as must research as time would allow,, science was a biggie for me, it was enjoyable learning to get so much bull shit out of my head..
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Solar power
by pepperheart inhi its been on the bbc website that in the uk they got 25% of the power that the whole country needed for friday just from solar power alone.
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Gas or Electric Stove
by just fine ini am getting new appliances.
i have decided on black stainless for the finish.
the house is stubbed for gas and electric for the range.
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berrygerry
Once you have gas - oh, never mind.
Gas - all the way. Phenomenal cooking control.
(Usually less expensive, too.)
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berrygerry
Way down the list of The Best Bond - but his willingness and ability as a "campy" Bond made him fun to watch.
Apparently, a sincere humanist.
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2017 Conventions
by Maryo inin view of the terrorist attacks going on in the world right now, as well as the high degree of animosity towards jehovah's witnesses as a result of their shuning practices, etc., i think it would be wise for the wts to discontinue meeting for large conventions and use live streaming and broadcasts instead.
even with the increased security measures being put in place this year, it would not be surprising if some incidents take place.
has anyone heard any talk in this regard?.
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berrygerry
Unlikely terrorists will be interested in a marginalized religious group"s conventions
Not unless violent extremists of one religion knew about the teachings of a non-violent extremist religion.
(See WT Nov 1, 1953, page 653)
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Did you ever have a discussion with an apostate that helped your journey out.
by jwfacts inthere seems to be a number of different ways that apostates try to get jehovah's witnesses realise they do not have the truth, ranging from subtle comments to aggressive attacks.
do you have any that looking back helped you finally leave.
some of the methods include:.
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berrygerry
I recommend that cult-victim-rescuers read this webpage:
http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/helping-someone-leave.php
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Interesting Word Search for Primordial Doctrine
by berrygerry inwt has always taught existing members to slowly indoctrinate new prospects - i.e., go slow with: everyone dies at armageddon, 7 men in new york are directed by god, even though they are not infallible or inspired, god owns a corporation on earth, etc.
etc.. so, one would expect a similar leadup in the bible teach book.
after the hook of an endless supermodel lifestyle, with a lakefront property and a backyard of all of your favourite zoo animals, we will be led to the importance of the seven elite.. search words: governing body, faithful and discreet slave (all variations), watch tower, watchtower.. zip, nada, nothing..
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WT has always taught existing members to slowly indoctrinate new prospects - i.e., go slow with: everyone dies at Armageddon, 7 men in New York are directed by God, even though they are not infallible or inspired, God owns a corporation on earth, etc. etc.
So, one would expect a similar leadup in the Bible Teach book. After the hook of an endless supermodel lifestyle, with a lakefront property and a backyard of all of your favourite zoo animals, we will be led to the importance of The Seven Elite.
Search words: Governing Body, Faithful and Discreet Slave (all variations), Watch Tower, Watchtower.
Zip, nada, nothing.
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last convention before global attack on witnesses
by Phoebe inso it's not enough that i'm dealing with post traumatic stress/anxiety and panic attacks all related to my life as a jw (50 years baptized -- i stopped going a couple of months ago) at 3 a.m. i get an email from the other side of the world.
'you have to go to the convention.
bro sanderson says we must watch the news, things are happening.
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berrygerry
Phoebe:
Some effects of being in a cult:
http://www.exitingthejwcult.com/p/if-you-are-going-to-see-mental-health.html
Reading Bonnie's book should help a lot:
https://www.amazon.com/EXiting-JW-Cult-Handbook-Witnesses/dp/1508477132/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8