I have been observing a pattern in recent WTBS publications
and events. Is the importance of the preaching activity no longer the number 1 priority? Are not billions of lives still at stake?
The Daily text for Wednesday, February 4, 2015 ends with a
very interesting sentence.
The responsibility
of the faithful and discreet slave includes overseeing material assets,
the preaching activity, assembly and convention programs, and the production of
Bible literature. w13 7/15 4:13, 1
What stood out to me was the order of importance the writer
chose to list the responsibilities.
Starting with the number 1 priority, overseeing material assets, then number
2 was the preaching work.
During the LDC meeting January 31, 2015, which included over
100,000 Elders in attendance. The US
Branch introduced a new Kingdom Hall Design and a new construction program. During the presentation a part regarding
Kingdom Hall Maintenance was presented.
The point was stressed throughout this part of how important it for you
to participate in taking care of your Kingdom Hall. The Org. will be sending maintenance trainers
to each K.H. and teach everyone locally on how to properly maintain Watchtower assets,
I mean Jehovah’s house. When you help
out with cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, etc…, It was stated that this work
was part of your “Sacred Service” to Jehovah.
My question. Can I now count my field
service time while maintaining the K.H.?
Why not, the RBC allowed certain ones to count time while working on past
construction projects.
Next observation was during Steven Lett’s part (2:30).
He highlighted 5 key points.
5 ways we can have a fuller share
1.) Endeavor to simplify your life, to become
available full time (if possible) to work with the LDC arrangement (notice he
was not stating to pioneer or spend more time in field service).
2.) Need our support personally. Encourage others to participate as well.
3.) Generously contribute monetarily. In harmony
with our circumstances.
4.) Continue to Preach without let up.
5.) Pray for Jehovah’s continued rich blessing upon
these exciting adjustments that are being implemented.
I am glad to see preaching still made it on the list. Out of the top 5 ways to have a fuller share,
preaching was 4 and Prayer made the list at number 5.
I might be making a mountain out of a mole hill. However, these are my observations. The WTBS
seems to be more concerned with these other activities and to keep the rank and
file busy. Hey and the added bonus, you
can still count your time since this is part of your “Sacred Service”.
These are my thoughts, I would love to hear your views.
