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  Re: Use of revised New World Translation

  by pixel in

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  this letter will be read this week.

  you read it here first!.

  re: use of revised new world translation .

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  I know what you mean SGOF.
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  Re: Use of revised New World Translation

  by pixel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this letter will be read this week.

  you read it here first!.

  re: use of revised new world translation .

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  This letter will be read this week. You read it here first!

  Re: Use of revised New World Translation

  Dear Brothers:

  Since the October 5, 2013, release of the revised English edition of the New World Trans- lation of the Holy Scriptures, your appreciation of this superb translation has no doubt become greatly enhanced. Now that most English-speaking congregations have a modest stock of the re- vised New World Translation on hand at the literature counter, please proceed with offering this translation of the Bible to those studying the Bible, to regular return visits, or to other sincerely interested persons in the field ministry who express a desire to have a Bible. If you would benefit from having additional copies for your personal use, there is no restriction on requesting them at the literature counter. The regular-size, deluxe Bible ( nwt- E) is not a special-request item, and efforts will be made to maintain a modest supply at the Kingdom Hall so that they are readily available for use in the ministry.

  Some may be hesitant to place the regular-size, gray deluxe Bibles with individuals when making return visits or encountering interested persons in the field because of the tangible value of this printed edition. However, we advise you to apply the direction given in the “Question Box” on page 2 of the December 2011 Our Kingdom Ministry . With regard to offering literature to an individual, it stated: “If he demonstrates genuine interest, we may leave him two maga- zines, a brochure, a book, or other literature that we are offering. This is true even if we discern that he has little or no money to donate toward the worldwide work. (Job 34:19; Rev. 22:17) On the other hand, we would not leave our precious literature with those who do not appreciate it. (Matt. 7:6) . . . Publis hers should use good judgment to determine the individual’s interest.”

  Congregations that use tables or carts for public witnessing should take note of the third announcement on page 4 of the February 2014 Our Kingdom Ministry. It states: “ When engaging in public witnessing using a table or a cart, publishers should not display Bibles. However, they may have Bibles available to offer to individuals who request one or who demonstrate sincere interest in the truth. ”

  It is our hope that many more will “form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word” as a result of having access to a reliable, easy -to-understand translation of the Bible. (1 Pet. 2:2) We send our warm Christian love.
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  It is that time of year again... I AM INVITING YOU ALL TO THE 2014 MEMORIAL OF JESUS DEATH

  by suavojr in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  yes, it time to gather and 'keep doing this in remembrance of me.

  1 cor.

  11:24 .. come all to our best memorial ever!

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  People are been invited to hear the same outline that people heard last year. Go figure...
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  Did You Ever Hear An Elder or Bethelite's Comments That Made You Question ??

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  years ago, the society's speakers used to give many off the cuff statements.

  a lot of personal opinions and questionable remarks.. anything ever stand out for you in this area?.

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  Every Sunday morning I hear comments from the stage that don't make sense Minimus...
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  April 2014 WT is up, more attacks on career and unbelieving family!

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  here are some highlights from the magazine.

  the first article, "imitate the faith of moses", teaches how moses didn't remain in pharohs court, they then skillfully spin getting a decent paying job and career as equaling "enjoyment of sin", and how those who have "enjoyment of sin" will die at armageddon with everyone else who enjoys their job.

  here are some quotes from the article.... "when tempted to engage in sinful conduct, ask, what future do i want for myself?....

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  you may be more at fault than you realize.

  WTF. This people are gonna tell the R&F to drink the coolaid and die anytime now!
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  The UNITED NATIONS IS TURNING ON RELIGION!!

  by nicolaou in

  1. social
  2. current

  get ready for all the pointless, stupid speculation folks.

  or maybe not, do modern dubs even remember or care about this aspect of their end-times nuttery?.

  un panel confronts vatican on child sex abuse by clergy.

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  Sweet, God is using raped kids to fulfill the first step of his prophecy... according to ubber-R&Fs
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  The JW Space Telescope is AMAZING!

  by nicolaou in

  1. social
  2. current

  okay, that's the james webb space telescope - sorry, couldn't help myself .

  as the late, great hitch' would say; "far more inspiring than any burning fucking bush!".

  the james webb telescope in pictures: building a machine to see the beginning of the universe.

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  Happy to see the beloved Hubble make space for this wonder!
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  Did Jehovah God speak to Adam directly?

  by pixel in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  this is from genesis' bible highlights:.

  wt says:.

  3:8did jehovah god speak to adam directly?

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  Thanks Blondie.

  Intereting: So even if the Genesis account conveys the impression that God spoke directly to solitary Adam..

  "Later they heard the voice of Jehovah God as he was walking in the garden about the breezy part of the day, and the man and his wife hid from the face of Jehovah God among the trees of the garden." - Genesis 3:8.

  I don't see anything that "conveys the impression. Is plain and simple: The voice of Jehovah God.
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  Why is it so hard to speak about Jehovah's Witnesses in neutral terms?

  by neverendingjourney in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  catholicism.

  islam.

  buddhism.

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  Many JW's were slaughtered in jehovahs (ironic) name and Watchtower white washed the issue until 1996 when they did a tiny apology in an article, to paraphrase they said "We were not referring to all Jews" etc etc.

  Snare, is there a link to see this?
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  SEND THEM ALL !!!

  by Tech49 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i dont see anyone else mentioning it, so i will: last night at the service meeting there was a letter read, from the most holy 8.. a request for more workers!

  and this one with new addendums!

  i am pulling from memory, but pretty sure i have it right (feel free to correct me if someone else hears the letter too).. .

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  Here's the letter:

  TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES BRANCH TERRITORY
  Re: Age requirements for assisting temporarily with construction projects at Bethel

  Dear Brothers:

  We are writing to inform you of adjustments to the maximum age for those applying to assist temporarily with large construction projects at Bethel. Effective immediately, the follow- ing adjustments have been made.

  Temporary volunteers and part-time commuters: Those over the age of 55 may now ap- ply as temporary volunteers or part-time commuters in connection with large construction projects at Bethel.

  Temporary Bethel family members and full-time commuters: To further assist with staffing needs during large construction projects at Bethel, skilled brothers and sisters who are over the age of 35 may now apply to serve for one year or more as temporary Bethel family members or full-time commuters.

  Please note that the minimum age requirement for all forms of regular and temporary Bethel service remains at 19. While the maximum age limit has been adjusted, those who apply should be baptized at least one year and be in good spiritual, physical, moral, and emotional health. In addition, they should be U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or beneficiaries of the De- ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Anyone in the DACA program should identify himself as such in the section of the application that asks about one’s citizenship or res i- dency. He should also include a copy of his Employment Authorization Card.

  We are confident that these adjustments will further contribute to the advancement of the Kingdom work in connection with the large-scale construction projects taking place at world headquarters and the U.S. branch facilities. — Matt. 6:33.

  Please be assured of our warm Christian love and best wishes. Your brothers,

  Whatever.