when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
larc,
Just finished reading your posts to Xandit, was interesting that when everyone stung him with so many strong facts, he finally admitted that the WTBS is a cult. Our efforts here do pay off sometimes.
Ok then Iam off to be a heretic....report to follow.
Danny
Ps. Iam really glad your an ole fart like me....all these youngins are intimidating, sometimes.
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
Amicus,
Here's fawning with you. Between Bossy Ozzie,Winsome Wendy, Sparkelin Larc, YuColdman JT,Limeyman, Gossamer Blues, LaterHallsDay, we have put together a little impromptu party...all of us knocking poor Ozzies serious question Who's to blame?, right off track.
Well no matter, Frenchy, Ioian, Tr, and MDS, kept up the theocratic atmosphere...despite us juvenile deliquents.
Hey Ami, to much reading will make your head grow, anyway. So come on in and join the party.
Dannny
warning !.
the following "dictionary" may be very discomforting to true believers of jehovah's organization.
if you ask too many questions about these things you are told " jehovah will make it all clear in time.
Zazu,
Iam offendedat your blatant r a s p b e r r y's......
Bears can't vibrate their lips and waggel the tounge at the same time.
So please refrain from such endearing displays of affection, its very frustrating to not be able to join in!
BearJealous
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
larc,
How you know I dated a witness girl 'Candy' when I was a mere 17yrs old. You have been responsible for many melancholy moments, since I arrived at this place....you the resident de'jah'vu guy?
Oh me this Zin is good...better be careful...someone will realize the bearman is tipsy....hell it Friday nite...and I don't have to go out in service in the morning....YeeePeeeeeDoDah
Cheer larc
Danny
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
Ozzie Knows Best,
Or was that 'father knows best' and Ozzy Nelson didn't have a clue?
CAB SAV wash your mouth out, man. Wait till I decant you and UB a jug of prime California Zin....then you two Ozzies will be clicking your heels singing 'California here we come'.
More truth to that song than fancy. Southcorp an Autrailian Wine Producer, bought close to 1,000 acres here a couple of years ago. They are going to have one of their first harvests this season. We know that the Austrailians are knocking on the back door of serious premium wine making. In fact the magazine Wine Spectator, every month it seems, is extending many points to various Oziee wines.
But i still want you to try some Cal zin. Or as we say here 'Sin with Zin'.
Danny
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
mommy,
Yeah I heard that to...only question is what exactly are they 'partaking of'?[8>]
One of my all time favorite movies Star Wars...must have seen the orginal movie a least 7-8 times....that was while I was a witness, must not have been to fanatical, eh? Of course I was a big shot shepherd(??) so who could touch me....geeez we/they have it so upside down.
Working for my Jedi annoninting....cause I wanna partake to. Slurp
Don't be gettin wierd on us now little one. Big Bear Danny will have to come over and bearpaw you upside the head![=:0]
BearCrazyKnight
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
Hells Bells Englishman,
Why would you wanna stay out where its green all the time...come on now mate, lets hop on down to the land of Oz. Only one thing though, you go first on the FOREPLAY line!!! Iam big but I ain't a dumb bear all the time.
Nice to hear from you...we havn't talked in a long time. This forum is really a pleasure, I like it here.
Danny
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
Gozz,
I need all the help I can get when it comes to figgerin. Iam figgerin right now that I like the looks of your figgerin better than my figgerin....so go figure.
BearScratchin
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
LDH,
I tell you what LD, this forum has some really great people posting. It is a real pleasure to have discovered this site. I was so tired of the constant bickering and oneups attitude, over at the other place. Everyone here has simply gone out of their way, to make me feel at home. I appreciate the kindness shown.
The above and the fact that everyone seems to have fun...a real plus!
DannyBear
when viv mouritz , former branch coordinator in australia, addressed the special meeting of sydney and surrounding area congregations at the superdome last weekend, he blamed the young witnesses who were leaving "the truth" for the drop in numbers in australia.. at the service meeting this week in one sydney congregation it was announced by a bethel elder that the elders have been told (as if they didn't know already!
) that 2,000 have left "the truth" in the past two years in australia.
this typical congregation of 120 publishers has lost 19 inactive since 1999.. the march 2001 issue of kingdom ministry (australian edition) gives the number of publishers for december as 58,426, pioneers 3,315 and 19 baptized.. in dec '98 there were 58,706 pubs,and in dec '99 there were 58,000.. with 1,600-1,800 being baptized each year, there is indeeed a 2,000 shortfall.. so, who's to blame?
larc,
Wyoming where 'beer kegs' are considered sacred artifacts.
"Women are men"...I have had the occasion to meet several of these rather intimidating ranchers....in my wilder days, I did some cowboy saloon hopin all around the west. When visiting WY (one of my favorite aunaturel(ozzie)states, it was evident that half or more of the patron's (women)could 'kick your ass'. Caution, caution.
Ozzie,
As a matter of fact..this reputation you Ozlanders have for having fun, is one of the prime reasons I want to visit your neck of the woods. Lets see Iam 53yrs old...ah that means that I have apprx 7 years to get there. Why? Who wants to go to such a rugged, wild, fun place having to double check your dentures, carry extra 'depends', and take 'blood pressure pills' whenever a gorgeous blond (ozzie) shiela, say G'day?!!!!
DannyBear (making reservations as we speake
