My dad (or sometimes my mom, when there weren't enough 'brothers' in the congregation) handled the accounts for years--lots of times I remember them giving extra to make the accounts report finish "black". I know every month the expeditures were itemized--phone, gas, electric, etc. And building loan and literature to the society...but I can't remember if other money was sent to headquarters. Do any old account servants out there know?
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by JH ini didn't put much money in the contribution box.
just buying a bigger car was my way of contributing financially.
i also was generous with the ones in need.. as far as the watchtower's contribution boxes were concerned, they didn't recieve much from me.
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What's the name of the book used in the "free home Bible study" ??
by garybuss inwhat's the name of the book used in the "free home bible study" on new recruits?
it used to be the knowledge book.
is that changed?
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nsrn
Dang, I'm feeling old again...my knee-jerk answer was "The Truth Book."
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What was the nastiest house you got invited into?
by Virgochik inwe actually has a study with a disabled elderly couple living in a trailor.
it was wall to wall filth, rat infested and smelled awful.
i was a child, but mom and dad brought me along anyway.
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nsrn
I can remember going with my dad to a study out in the country--kind of hillbilly folks with no screens, lots of kids and coon dogs, and part of a car engine torn apart on the worn out linoleum floor of the living room. The wife there was a heavyset lady with an apron on all the time. She made the best homemade biscuits with apple butter! Everyone there had about a 600 decibel conversation volume. That combined with the coon dogs made the place seem like a 3 ring circus. It was my favorite study--except for the old alcoholic that was either drunk or in full-fledged dt's every visit. My dad sure could pick em!
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Help!!!!! How do I get out of vacation?
by collegegirl21 inokay, so spring break is coming up soon.
i just got off of the phone with my jw mother (i'm still in the religion), and i found out that although i'm in college and was planning on going somwhere else for my spring break, that i now have to go down to memphis, tn with her, my dad and my 2 non-believing aunts and 1 non-believing uncle in an suv from wisconsin.
i then have to stay with them for 5 days while my granddad and my mom fight over scriptures (my granddad is a 7th day adventist) and do nothing.
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nsrn
How about, "Mom, listen, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I just don't want to go. I feel really resentful when you make plans for my spring break. I feel disrespected that you're not listening to me. If I DO decide to go with you, I will not be attending the hall or go out in service."
I remember when I lived at home, turned 18. Started having homework too heavy to finish on Thursdays, and then scheduling myself to work my part time job on Sunday a.m. When I did have to do out in service, I quit speaking at the doors. (Get paired up with someone you haven't worked with in a while, and at the first door announce, "You do the talking today, I'll just listen to you.") When my parents questioned me about my fade, I was able to tell them that my heart just wasn't in it.
I remember the worst part was knowing I was dissappointing THEM. (My parents)
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Anyone else miss their record collection?
by free2beme ini was just thinking today about the 1980's and all those records i used to have.
i remember how they skipped through some of the best songs, or warped in the heat on the way home.
how i thought i was some hot property for getting the beloved diamond needle.
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nsrn
I can also remember reading the record cover for my Rick James/Funkadelics over and over again, wondering what "funk" meant, but having no one to ask! (about 1976)
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How many generations of yours were lemmings?
by free2beme ini was a forth generation witness.
my great-great grandmother came in near her death when she and my great grandmother lived in new york and would go to rutherford's talks.
then my grandmother got baptized in her late 20's and went inactive.
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nsrn
My mother is 86. Her dad was a "Russellite" and I grew up hearing about colporteurs (sp?) and wind up record players....
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Anyone else miss their record collection?
by free2beme ini was just thinking today about the 1980's and all those records i used to have.
i remember how they skipped through some of the best songs, or warped in the heat on the way home.
how i thought i was some hot property for getting the beloved diamond needle.
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nsrn
Wait a minute!!!! Am I the ONLY one here who still has a collection of 8 track tapes?!?!?!?! Who can forget the fade out and loud 'ka-chunk' sound every 3 or 4 songs, and the endless repeats, and the challenge of switching tracks to skip/relay certain tracks?
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Date of Memorial This Year? & Hello Everyone
by adelmaal init's been awhile since i posted
i'm trying to figure out when the memorial is this year... anyone have the inside word?
thanks in advance
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nsrn
Beats getting home on the 11th!!!!
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What Went Thru Your Mind While Sitting at The Meetings?
by minimus ini used to listen but not really.
i'd look at the platform/speaker stand, look like i was paying attention, get antsy, and find another elder to "discuss" something ith.
i just got to the meeting----right before it was to start and if the talkative po decided that his last part was going to go overtime, i'd put on my coat and look at the big clock on my way out in front of everyone and leave for the local bar.
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nsrn
I was a good little elder's kid, and had to set a "good example"--no little toys or coloring. So I learned to daydream some fantastic adventures. I remember holding my dad's hand and tracing all the lines and callouses--now his hands are so old and wrinkled but still so familiar.
I have an old study book of my dad's, and every picture has a penciled in funny caption. He was probably more bored than he'll ever admit, too.
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If you were newly inactive, did you feel pressure to attend the Memorial?
by truthseeker in.
i'd be interested in hearing your experiences, if you were newly inactive and felt pressured to go to the memorial.
did the jw's pressure you to go or did you feel guilty for missing the lord's evening meal (well, we all miss it anyway when we pass it round)
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nsrn
My mom coaxed me into coming one year to Memorial and bringing my then 5 year old for the first time. As I got out of the car with my daughter, I mumbled,"I feel like a whore in church!" and trudged in. Of course, we weren't there two minutes before my kid said loudly, "Grandma, why does Mommy feel like a whore in church?"
Silence.
Then my ever polite mother (bless her heart) said, "Well, honey, I guess she just feels a little uncomfortable here. It's been a long time since she saw some of these friends." Calm as can be.
I have only been back for funerals since. It was just not worth the stress. And to my folks' credit, they have never asked to take my daughter again!