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  Bethel Meeting at Regional Convention

  by MrTheocratic in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i decided to go to the bethel recruiting meeting yesterday to test out my theory that the organization is in decline.

  i assumed that if there is a general feeling of apathy by many in the org, then certainly it would be shown up by the lack of enthusiasm or zeal by many to sign up for bethel service.

  well let me say that based on what i observed, this organization is not going anywhere.

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  ToesUp

  Oh, I have no doubt this meeting was jam packed. The spiritual competition is ON! "Our little Johnny is So much more spiritual than your little Susie."

  Has anyone seen the RC talk on bragging? They show a video on how one Brother tells how he has a part on the Convention. He brags that the part is 10 minutes long and he is on the part for 6 minutes , so the part is more focused on him than anyone else on the part. Then after the talk, the Speaker announces the next part...."The next Speaker is a 30 year whatever and is serving at Warwick." How ironic...a talk about not bragging and then you end the talk with a resume on the next speaker. How appropriate!

  Incredible and sad!
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  Closing Prayer at RC...youth baptism

  by freemindfade in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  so while 99% of the closing prayer i did not hear, what i did was the elder say "we need to encourage our young ones to get baptised.

  we can't let the world take anymore of them away" .

  i found this very strange and looked up in disbelief.

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  We should all be excited about all of the talks on the young getting baptized, men reaching out and give us more $$$$$.

  If these things were not a problem, they wouldn't be giving the talks.

  1. Kids aren't getting baptized like they used to.

  2. Men are not reaching out. Some men would rather enjoy their time with family, make a decent living and not be bullied by A**h*** CO's. Smart men in my opinion.

  3. People aren't donating! Yes!!! Smart people!

  I hope all these people keep up the GOOD work!
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  Tsongas Center Lowell MA, Sunday Session of the Regional Convention 2015

  by oppostate in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  we're breaking up the regional convention event by going each of the days to a different weekend session.. the tsongas center lowell ma was a bit hard to find, we got lost and got there after the first song and prayer (just in time for the first talk)!

  we ran into so many from our home congregation who aren't even assigned to this rc!.

  i think it's quite common for publishers now to break up the convention weekend and attend at times when their congregation isn't assigned.. some families (3) were attending this particular convention so as to meet up with family members who are in another part of the region.

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  ToesUp

  Thanks for the report. 3582, I wonder how many they were expecting?

  According to the arena's website. It can hold 7800.

  For concerts and floor events, the Center can seat about 7,800 spectators
  
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  The monthly broadcast as an opportunity to wake up

  by paradisebeauty in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was thinking that maybe the monthly broadcasts are a occasion for some jw's to wake up.

  before those broadcasts they probably imagined that the gobgoverning y members are some very special peopleand that you see in their behavior and words that they are "chosen".

  but now all jw's can see them for who they really are: average men, some full of themselves, some ridiculous, some just normal men with nothing special.

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  I do believe these broadcasts and the AMIII zone meeting rant are getting some to think. Some folks we have talked to, stated they are giving less or nothing at all. Time will tell the true impact.
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  How many times were you told, "You Just Don't Qualify Yet to be an Elder"

  by John Aquila in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  you think it's the holy spirit that appoints the elders, at least that's what new jw males are told.

  the culture within the organization dictates to all young male jehovah's witnesses that unless you are an elder, you will not get the sultry, passionate- brunette, the voluptuous, curvaceous,- blond, or the seductive, erotic, red headed-vamp..

  so unaware of the social forces that are shaping your mind, you succumb to the dictum issued by the governing body to conform to the structure already in place- if you want to be successful.

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  John, I got to the point were I figured. If they do not want me to help, handling mics, sound, M.S., etc... Then they could do ALL the work themselves! This included cleaning the toilets! Oh, my field service time was always good enough to clean the bathrooms. I am very glad I was never made a servant. It made our fade much easier to do.
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  How many times were you told, "You Just Don't Qualify Yet to be an Elder"

  by John Aquila in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  you think it's the holy spirit that appoints the elders, at least that's what new jw males are told.

  the culture within the organization dictates to all young male jehovah's witnesses that unless you are an elder, you will not get the sultry, passionate- brunette, the voluptuous, curvaceous,- blond, or the seductive, erotic, red headed-vamp..

  so unaware of the social forces that are shaping your mind, you succumb to the dictum issued by the governing body to conform to the structure already in place- if you want to be successful.

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  ToesUp

  John. I never even made it to M.S. Status. I was told numerous times I needed to get more F.S. Hours. I was 6 - 8 hrs per month, they said I needed at least the national avg. Shorty after that meeting, due my work. I could only make 3 - 5 hrs per month. I was no longer good enough to even handle a mic!
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  Our hall is asking for money...

  by thedepressedsoul in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i guess the branch isn't happy with the amount being sent each month since we are way lower than our loan amount.

  we now have to another financial survey to see the max amount that can be given.

  it is "encouraged" for all to be in attendance and give much forethought and consideration to the amount you can donate each month.

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  So, what happens if a congregation does not have enough funds to cover local expenses, utilities, supplies, etc? Let's say they have asked the "friends" for additional funds, still not enough. Will WT help the congregation?

  Has anyone experienced this type of situation?
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  2015 Convention

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  pixel, cappytan, and wifibandit present for your consideration:.

  https://youtu.be/g16_p3tncxq?list=plrw9u-n1z2m-_z5_a55vmqj1biuwnslhq.

  the saturday program will be added tomorrow, followed by the sunday program the next day..

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  ToesUp

  Watchtower-free. Thanks...I needed that! LOL

  Look! Letts pinky ring is BACK! Must not be asking for money in this video?
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  2015 Convention

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  pixel, cappytan, and wifibandit present for your consideration:.

  https://youtu.be/g16_p3tncxq?list=plrw9u-n1z2m-_z5_a55vmqj1biuwnslhq.

  the saturday program will be added tomorrow, followed by the sunday program the next day..

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  ToesUp

  FadingTruth - ditto! It really helps us faders to keep up appearances.

  Thanks to ALL of you that made this information available. It means a lot!
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  Switching Halls

  by the comet in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's time for me and the mrs. to get the hell outta dodge.

  recently my hall has undergone major management changes and the atmosphere is..less than ideal.

  i'm getting multiple calls a week asking to set up a time to meet, i've politely declined but these guys aren't taking a hint.

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  For our situation. We just faded from our hall. We figured, if we move halls the Elders will just send a letter telling the new set of Elders how weak we are. Then we have to deal with a new set is Elders. Hope it works out well for you!