I hear that the Stockbridge/Henry County, Georgia area has 30 fewer members. The CO has asked for special "reaching out" to those who are not attending. At the same time, it is reported that these congregations in this area are growing fast. So, they bought a new plot of land. The old, Kingdom Hall are paid for, and are owned by the local congregations . A new Kingdom Hall would probably mean a new mortgage. Is this a scam by the Watchtower?
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Declining membership but building new Kingdom Hall in Stockbridge Georgia
by skeeter1 ini hear that the stockbridge/henry county, georgia area has 30 fewer members.
the co has asked for special "reaching out" to those who are not attending.
at the same time, it is reported that these congregations in this area are growing fast.
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Witness calls to tell me UN is attacking the Catholic Church, it has begun!
by Wasanelder Once inthe poor thing is 86 and was told by a friend with "the internet" that the catholic church is being attacked by the un!
the tribulation is at hand.
well, if you consider a report on molestation coverups the end of religion, watch out wt, they are coming for you next.
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You do know, that the Italian govenrment is making the Catholic church pay millions in taxes now? I heard this from a JW relative. But, when I looked into it further, it was just that the Catholic church had to pay taxes on secular activities (like owning a shopping plaza), like any other investor/busienss would have to do. It is not a tax on their religious activities.
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Nervous dating stunted
by d indo you feel nervous and stunted when trying to date?
i still do and i am 23..
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Simple, don't ask a girl out "on a date". Instead, get to know the girl in your formal way for a few weeks. Then, explain to her that you want to go see "a movie, a concert, a party" . . . and would like her to come along because you enjoy her company. What girl can refuse that? Then, when you meet her at the door, bring her some flowers and chocolate and BE A NICE GUY on the first several dates. Don't try to have sex, immediately. Let her take the lead. A 23 year old woman will likely take the lead . .. .
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They have got to be making this stuff up!
by Atlantis inthey have got to be making this stuff up!
posted here: .
http://www.jw-archive.org/ .
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Dog out in service? REally? Come on! I've never seen a dog out in service. Nor, would I ever even think of bringing a dog out in service. Imagine if the householder had a cat? What about a dog? What if this doberman bit a householder? Please, too much chaos, and distracting from the message, in addition to not being loving or considerate of your neighbor. No good Christian would ever bring a dog out in service.
But, a dog at the assembly would be a great idea. Those sleeping dudes would have probably stayed awake, rubbing the dog's ears!
Prince is definately there, under Box 3. He looks out of place, with all those old people. Where's the hot JW girls? Oh, wait a moment, I see one. That sister in the pink dress, with her left sleeve off her shoulder, peering with her neck aflux towards Mr. Prince.... Reminds me of two Prince songs, 1) Cream and 2) Rasberry (dress)! LOL.
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JW uncle in hospital
by finally awake ini just found out that my uncle, who is a staunch jw elder, has an aortic aneurism and is in critical condition.
he's in his late 70s and he probably won't survive.
he lives several hundred miles away, so i don't see myself making the trip for his funeral..
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If it ruptures, there is a need for massive transfusions. The doctors seem to be using packed red blood cells, which are usually washed to remove the factors on the outside of the red blood cell's skin that cause reactions. JWs can have hemoglobin, which is the insides of the red blood cell, basically. To get hemoglobin, the doctors may have to ask for FDA compassionate use.
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JW uncle in hospital
by finally awake ini just found out that my uncle, who is a staunch jw elder, has an aortic aneurism and is in critical condition.
he's in his late 70s and he probably won't survive.
he lives several hundred miles away, so i don't see myself making the trip for his funeral..
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http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1979501-treatment#aw2aab6b6b2aa
"pen thoracic and abdominal aneurysm repair has a mortality rate of around 8%, with myocardial infarction being a frequent cause of death. [9] Preoperative reduction of cardiac risk by cardiac investigations and beta-blockade may reduce this mortality rate. Autologous transfusion techniques, such as acute normovolemic hemodilution and interoperative cell salvage, reduce the need"
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The good news is that the WTS allows hemodilution and cell savage. It's talked about all the time in their literature and touted as being bloodless. So, make sure he and his family understand that what can save him, is allowed.
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Please read! Breaking News....
by Newly Enlightened inhttp://www.mcalesternews.com/breakingnews/x409169231/da-jehovah-witness-church-concealed-molestation-crimes.
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governing body being accused of covering it up!.
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"The motion alleged that the Jehovah Witness Church prevented the victims from coming forward.
“The actions of the church, their banishment of (Lawrence) on one or more occasion and the directives of the governing body toward the victims and their family members regarding these crimes were actions of “concealment” and further actions preventing the victims from reporting the crimes to law enforcement,” the motion alleges.
According to the motion, the State of Oklahoma is asking the court to overrule the defendants motion to dismiss and order the matter to proceed to preliminary hearing.
Lawrence was released from jail Nov. 24 after posting a $50,000 bond. As a condition of his bond, he is not to have contact with the alleged victims in the case.
If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.
No one answered several calls to the Jehovah Witness Church and Lawrence could not be reached for comment."******************
WOW!
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Should I Tell a Witness that I Am an Apostate?
by Band on the Run ini sometimes join discussion groups.
the witnesses do get mentioned.
i try to make it humorous but some bitterness seeps through.
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if she is an innocent, weak-kneed and uneducated JW, then leave her alone and allow her dignity within the group. She is not evenly matched in argument to you. You risk looking like a bully with your group, when you have an opportunity to look mature. That being said, you can get to know her better and plant seeds of doubt. I have no doubt that you have the savvy to carry it off!
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Pioneer Encouragement - "You can sit in the back room"
by 4thgen inlast night one of the pioneers stopped by on her way home from the pioneer meeting.
she has always been very kind and i believe she is acted out of concern, however her visit was unsettling.
she mentioned that all the pioneers were counseled to invite everyone they know inactive or those who has had life has got them down to come to (a special?
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Blows one's mind that it doesn't blow this pioneer's mind on the wrongness of having to sit in a back room becuase you were not wearing the "right" clothes.
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NEW BOE LETTER - It just got exponentially harder to "fade"
by sir82 inhere is the text of the letter:.
february 2, 2014. .
your brothers,.
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I see smart elders asking their wives to take attendance.