VanillaMocha73

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  Does anyone need any JW books, brochures, etc.?

  by exwitless in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  we have a bunch of books that are wasting a lot of valuable bookshelf space: songbooks (the gold ones), nwts, the jw history book, insight on the scriptures, and most of the little dumb books.

  we also have a few brochures, tracts, and some kingdom ministry brochures called "the new millennuim - what does the future hold".

  we have the entire bible on cassette tape, the wt library 2000 on cd, and lots of other stuff.. someone was asking on another thread about the old school brochure.

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  Bonfire.... But, honestly, I have plenty as well, so what did you want?
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  Thongs and Speedos parties

  by White Dove in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  would you host one or go to one?

  i don't mean a sales pitch party but a pool party with thong bikinis and speedos required.

  the right friends and aquaintances are most likely a must.

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  With spouse and spouse only. Nobody wants to see me in a thong, trust me!!! Some things are better left covered. My husband in a Speedo tho.... (Hey - I know you're on here, hun....)
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  Is anyone trying to go back to the K. Hall that lives in Philly.

  by ladyofsmiles in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am a disfellowshipped j.w.

  single mom that needs a ride cause i have to walk with a stroller with my 4 yr. old toddler to the oakland congreations on oakland st. this is a very dangerous area of the city and because its blocks away from frankford ave. and lights and stores we could be attacked.

  please email me at: [email protected] if you are going to the same hall and also trying to be reinstated.

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  I also struggled through the reinstate process - going to meetings despite the odds. It was for nothing - God does not require this, just a group of men. It is wonderful that you want to get your life together. Find a nice Christian church nearby and start reading your Bible - not the New Way to Twist it bible, but a real genuine Bible. It was a wonderful experience for me.
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  NEWS Article JW "WOLVES in SHEEP'S CLOTHING

  by DannyHaszard in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  false impression .

  cherry hill courier post, nj -1 hour ago.

  the public needed to know the whole truth about jehovah's witnesses and see how they really affect families.

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  I responded to the editor on the Tacoma convention.
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  No DC next year, last DC?

  by doinmypart in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a relative said there may not be dcs next year.

  he said on the last day of this year's dc when the final speaker goes through all the reports & experiences, the speaker said next year's dc have not been planned yet and the gb will make an announcement later this year.

  did anyone else hear a similar announcement?

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  They can't afford them anymore?
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  Any Pioneer Letter Scans?

  by Island Bro in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi i was wondering if anyone had any scans of pioneer letters.

  you know those ones they send out when you first become a reg.

  pio.

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  I never kept mine - they were nothing to write home about, as I recall.
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  What told you that no holy spirit was moving the BOE?

  by Crumpet in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i've read on and off here of various things that told people that god's spirit was not directing the organisation.. personally for me on the last time i got dfed it was the fact that i got reinstated by a meeting of the boe at the exact same moment i was smoking my first cigarettes in 7 months.

  i didnt question it exactly but it did seem odd.

  i mean i had no idea that they were discussing my reinstatement at that moment that i succumbed and had decided in my favour.

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  Minu.... ditto here.... They spent 13 years telling me that I should stay and be abused. And that if I didn't make him mad then he wouldn't hit me. Ummm... No....
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  Update: So I've been going to some meetings (and other things)

  by WingCommander in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i've been absent from this board from some time, as i've been through alot the past few months.

  firstly, my mother passed away after complications from her surgery.

  so i've lost my entire family since 1999. i'm an only child.

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  Your choice is your own, of course. But if you are looking for some direction in life, I would suggest Christianity. Pray about it, see where the Lord directs you. I had to pray long and hard about the Trinity because I (like you) had been so conditioned against it by JWs. But just be open to where God directs you.
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  Question About DFed

  by yesboy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just wanted to know the real answer because it appears there is never one.

  1.if a family member is dfed are you allowed to talk to them.

  2.attending a wedding for family that is dfed

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  *** w81 9/15 pp. 30-31 pars. 23-26 If a Relative Is Disfellowshiped . . . ***
  
  

  23 There is no point in looking for some rule as to family members being at gatherings where a disfellowshiped relative might be present. This would be something for those concerned to resolve, in keeping with Paul’s counsel. (1 Cor. 5:11) And yet it should be appreciated that if a disfellowshiped person is going to be at a gathering to which nonrelative Witnesses are invited, that may well affect what others do. For example, a Christian couple might be getting married at a Kingdom Hall. If a disfellowshiped relative comes to the Kingdom Hall for the wedding, obviously he could not be in the bridal party there or “give away” the bride. What, though, if there is a wedding feast or reception? This can be a happy social occasion, as it was in Cana when Jesus attended. (John 2:1, 2) But will the disfellowshiped relative be allowed to come or even be invited? If he was going to attend, many Christians, relatives or not, might conclude that they should not be there, to eat and associate with him, in view of Paul’s directions at 1 Corinthians 5:11.

  24 Thus, sometimes Christians may not feel able to have a disfellowshiped or disassociated relative present for a gathering that normally would include family members. Still, the Christians can enjoy the association of the loyal members of the congregation, having in mind Jesus’ words: “Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother.”—Mark 3:35.

  25 The fact is that when a Christian gives himself over to sin and has to be disfellowshiped, he forfeits much: his approved standing with God; membership in the happy congregation of Christians; sweet fellowship with the brothers, including much of the association he had with Christian relatives. (1 Pet. 2:17) The pain he has caused may even survive him.

  26 Should he die while disfellowshiped, arrangements for his funeral may be a problem. His Christian relatives may like to have had a talk at the Kingdom Hall, if that is the local custom. But that would not be fitting for a person expelled from the congregation. If he had been giving evidence of repentance and wanting God’s forgiveness, such as by ceasing to practice sin and by attending Christian meetings, some brother’s conscience might allow him to give a Bible talk at the funeral home or grave site. Such Biblical comments about the condition of the dead provide a witness to unbelievers or comfort to the relatives. However, if the disfellowshiped person had still been advocating false teachings or ungodly conduct, even such a talk would not be appropriate.—2 John 9-11.
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  Question About DFed

  by yesboy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just wanted to know the real answer because it appears there is never one.

  1.if a family member is dfed are you allowed to talk to them.

  2.attending a wedding for family that is dfed

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  *** w97 4/15 p. 25 Weddings That Honor Jehovah ***
  
  

  Experience has shown that a good way to limit the number of guests is by using specific invitations in writing. It is wiser to invite individuals instead of whole congregations, and as orderly Christians, we should respect such limitations. Written invitations also help us to avoid the embarrassment of having a disfellowshipped person show up at the reception, for if that happened, many brothers and sisters might choose to leave. (1 Corinthians 5:9-11) If a couple invite unbelieving relatives or acquaintances, these will no doubt be limited in number, giving more importance to those “related to us in the faith.” (Galatians 6:10) Some have chosen to invite worldly acquaintances or unbelieving relatives to the wedding talk rather than to the reception. Why? Well, there have been cases when worldly relatives created such an embarrassing situation at a wedding reception that many brothers and sisters felt that they could not remain. Some couples have arranged to have only a small dinner with close family members and Christian friends.