so two big changes in the org were announced in the most recent agm.. local needs part is replaced by "how do you know the truth" where all members will tell their experience (oh what fun).
basic pioneer role 10 only hours a month required (see, jehovah lightens our load, therefore he loves only us)!.
it seems like they have really turned up the heat here.
I did alot of Auxillary Pioneering, 60 hours/month, with my kidds...now it's 10 hour Basic Pioneer.
All of the changes make no sense to me, but it doesn't really matter. One thing hasn't and won't ever change...the hierarchy. There will always be uppity-ups and and there will always be peons in the org.
It sounds as if he's been through alot. Maybe he just wants to move on from the JWs, in or out. Maybe he has PTSD and can't cope with people yet...it takes awhile to become healthy again. Or he may not want any reminders, too painful. I'm sure it's got nothing to do with you as a person, but it's probably him trying to overcome his previous life. Take Care.
anybody going or who can give us the noolite hot from the gb a$$?.
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Thank-you, Absalom, for sharing......I am so appreciative! :)
an odd letter was read at last nights' meeting.
it was in regards to a special campaign for next year arranged by the governing body to go and preach in israel.
the call is going out to anybody that speaks hebrew and english.
Personally, I think this is outrageous. I think things have gone off the deep end with the Org., I really do. This time they asked for 'anyone' who speaks Hebrew, not the just the 'elite'.
all thanks must go to my anonymous source.. .
full set: http://imgur.com/a/bwl52.
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Wow... I think it's amazing that members here get information before anyone else.....lol.... I'm glad, that's one of the reasons I come here. Thank you!
a "sister" i know is in her late 80's.
her friend was 90 and on her deathbed.
(just a week ago.
I'm not "OLD" old, 63, been going to the KH for 61 years. When Jimmy Carter was President, he said Peace and Seurity quite often. Of course I started thinking the end may be in sight, but it wasn't. I am a believing df'd witness. I believe the bible and MOST of what is being taught at the KH. But unlike most of JWs, I got a college education, learned to play classical guitar and violin, didn't put any faith into dates, whenever dates are mentioned or stressed, I don't pay much attention. I love life and living, have very good health, no mental issues (except some stress occasionally). I've learned that living for Paradise is a waste of the good life we have now, enjoy the beautiful things in this life. The rest will get here when it gets here. My sister's MIL is 98, a pioneer most of her life, she was sure she would see the New System and not die...she's in a nursing home with Alzheimer's and doesn't know anyone, no one from her Hall visits her. My mom died 4 years ago at age 89. She knew she would never die...She was convinced we would walk into Paradise together. She's dead, and I'm still here, getting older by the minute. I don't know what the future holds, but whatever it is, I'm sure it will be just what it's supposed to be. Take care.
ok so... when i was talking to my mil about why i no longer wanted to be a witness she kept trying to convience me that i needed to speak to the elders.
i said from the word go i didn't feel the need to as my mind was already made up and no one could change it.
i also said if the elders new all my reasons for leaving they would view me as an apostate and i would get disfellowshipped.
Don't say anything...period.
good morning.
want to attend?.
kingdom ministry school.
DoC: Wow....that's quite a picture! lol ... Thanks for the hearty laugh. BU2B: I agree and it's really quite sad.
ok so... when i was talking to my mil about why i no longer wanted to be a witness she kept trying to convience me that i needed to speak to the elders.
i said from the word go i didn't feel the need to as my mind was already made up and no one could change it.
i also said if the elders new all my reasons for leaving they would view me as an apostate and i would get disfellowshipped.
I am df'd and have been for 17 years. If you can help it, my advice is NOT to get yourself df'd.
sometimes people make special connections to animals.
sometimes they bond very deeply and are real friends.
yesterday was the end of such a friendship that lasted ten wonderful years.
I am so sorry, I hope you are able to feel better soon. I have lost dear pet friends...they are the best friends.
