Posts by Ignoranceisbliss

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Asking For More Money Again

by rosesinbloom in

we had another letter read this week from the 'slave' that asked for more money again.. it asked for a resolution to be passed by all congregations in support of the circuit overseer to pay their expenses and medical expense was included in there.. a resolution was put on the floor and voted upon and agreed by show of hands that our congregation would send over $2,000 for the year 2016.. the society broke it down to how much it would be per year for each publisher but i do not remember what they suggested.. i was glad i was listening in and not present this week because it would have been obvious i did not support the resolution because my hand would not have been up when the attendance took a count.. has anyone here also had the letter read at their service meeting this week?.

Ignoranceisbliss

This was read at our hall as well and it was the same $15 amount. This was for two separate funds. I think the abbreviations were GAA and TOAA. One is for CO cars and health care and the other was for the worldwide insurance fund. The CO car and health care seems legitimate. But the insurance fund seems bogus to me. I don't know the amount per publisher for last year but I am pretty sure that this years is higher.

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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions

by thedepressedsoul in

here is an idea i tested.

works at both assemblies and conventions.

i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.

Ignoranceisbliss

JW facts is good. Any other good ideas? Needs to be short and sweet. Perhaps "Google Cantice Conti". Not sure if u can use spaces though.

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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions

by thedepressedsoul in

here is an idea i tested.

works at both assemblies and conventions.

i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.

Ignoranceisbliss

This sure jumped up a notch!

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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions

by thedepressedsoul in

here is an idea i tested.

works at both assemblies and conventions.

i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.

Ignoranceisbliss

I had the same exact idea but I never had the balls to go through with it. What would be fantastic is it would also let other closet apostates know that there is another one in their midst

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139th Gilead Graduation Videos

by Listener in

the gilead graduate videos are now up on jw org tv.

they've outdone themselves this time by presenting 3 videos.

i didn't listen to it all but here is a little summary of them.. losch's talk about spiritual richness.

Ignoranceisbliss

One 30year oldish single bethel lifer went to this class and then got assigned to the service department. What a privilege he gets to be working side by side with tight pants tony.

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Blog Post (Not Mine)

by allyouneedislove in

http://sweetpotatopeachtree.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-truth-is.html

Ignoranceisbliss

Very well written. I enjoyed that. I wish their family the best.

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Bethel Status Update - Insider Information

by thedepressedsoul in

i have some updates and new information on the downsizing in bethel.

25% of all bethelites around the world will be sent home.

in the us over 1,000 will be sent home.

Ignoranceisbliss

Thanks for the update. I am looking forward to any additional insider info that others may have.

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Who Are Your Past Circuit Overseers? It's a small world..

by mentallyfree31 in

who were your past circuit overseers?

i'm sure a lot of us actually know mutual people, as the co's relocate all over the country.. here's a few from the southeast us: (let me know if you recognize any names and post yours too please...).

ellwood johnson (new york/philadelphia area for several years also).

Ignoranceisbliss

Slegr (great co)

miller

obrien (became do after our circuit)

palanzo (brutal. Heard he was asked to step down)

jason kieker

Ohl (absolute asshole)

beltran (Good speaker)

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Introducing...ME

by Heartsafire in

jw
friends

long time lurker here.

i'm a fifth gen born-in baptized jw.

to say i've been struggling with doubts is an understatement.

Ignoranceisbliss

Welcome! I really enjoyed your post. Fifth gen is impressive. Your family must go back pretty much to the Russell days. My story is much the same except I'm fourth gen and it's my wife that's still indoctrinated. There really aren't any simple solutions. I wish you the best and look forward to your future posts.

Iggy

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Are Circuit Overseers next?

by Londo111 in

last year saw the elimination of the district overseer...and circuit overseers now must retire at 70. how long until the circuit overseer is no more?

of course, the role might still exist, they would simply not get paid.

they would have to care for their own expenses.

Ignoranceisbliss

In the U.S. Each Congo pays a special fee to provide for the COs car and car insurance. They also provide a place to live and pay for all of their expenses when they are at their hall. I believe bethel pays for their health care. I didn't think beyond that bethel paid for much else.