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  WT September 2015 (Public edition) - We never petition for Money

  by Designer Stubble in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  page 6 of the september 2015 public wt, under the heading "how is our ministry financed"our work is supported entirely by voluntary donations.

  (2 corinthians 9:7) in 1879, the second issue of this magazine stated: zions watch tower [as this magazine was then called] has, we believe jehovah for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support.

  we have not wavered from that policy.

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  Dagney

  Our work is supported entirely by voluntary donations.

  aaannnddd earnings from dividends, stock portfolio/investments, real estate investments, mandatory funds from congregations.
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  What should I ask Richard Dawkins tonight?

  by the comet in

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  2. friends

  my amazing wife surprised me and bought tickets for us to hear richard dawkins tonight!

  he is giving a lecture with someone and then they are having a q&a session.

  anyone have any suggestions for questions i could ask?

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  That's great! A handful of us from JWN went to see him a few years ago when he spoke at a local event. Several had their pictures taken with him. It was a very good discourse.

  The nut case Ray Comfort was there with his group passing out copies of "Origins of the Species" in front of the venue for some reason. Got a copy from him. (rolls eyes)

  Enjoy and tell us about it later.
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  Why did Jesus come to earth? Invite to a DC

  by Simon in

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  2. beliefs

  i just had an invite to a district convention later this month in calgary (i guess they get to clean up the saddledome before the stampede, lol).. they gave me a leaflet asking "why did jesus come to earth?

  " so i asked them "so why did he come?".

  "well, he came to save us".

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  Dagney

  That was good Simon. I hope I have a chance to use it.
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  Well another one leaves the Borg.

  by John Aquila in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i took a quick trip to the store and i happened to see a young man (about 26-28 years old) who got baptized about the same time i was leaving- about 2 years ago.

  a couple of pioneer sisters found him in the door to door work.

  one of them, a very attractive girl.

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  Dagney

  Wonderful! I love to hear of one more leaving.
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  How many of you went to your Class Reunion when you were a JW??

  by James Mixon in

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  2. experiences

  how did it go for you?

  i have a 50 year reunion coming up and.

  i am looking forward to it.. they all know i was a jw, it should be interesting.. i figure we won't have many more (reunions) so i must attend, the last round up..

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  Dagney

  I never went as a JW. 2 yrs after I left I was contacted to attend my 30 year out of the blue by a girl that was a neighbor way back when. I went, and even though I was a fish out of water and had left that school after 9th grade to go "where the need is greater," everybody was very nice and we kept in touch for awhile. It is amazing no matter how old we all are, in our minds eye we are still see each other as those 14 yr old kids.

  Have fun! It's interesting and the music will be great!
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  Hello, just introducing myself

  by Miss Behaving in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've just signed up two days ago, but i've been lurking for about a year and a half.

  here's my story if you're interested:.

  my parents converted when they were in their first semester of college.

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  Dagney

  Welcome! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so happy you made it out! You have a great attitude and that along with working towards a goal in life will help you go far.

  Sorry about the loss...but as you have stated and we too have discovered, nothing is worth more than being able to live your own life with freedom of thought. Who knew??!!!

  Good luck and look forward to your comments.
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  2015 Convention Reminders Video!

  by Atlantis in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  credit goes to mike & kim.. .. https://youtu.be/yj3x6wjrsaq .

  .. .. atlantis!.

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  Dagney

  Wow.
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  Theories on the increasing appearances of the new GB aide?

  by Lemonp in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have noticed that younger guy appearing more and more on jw tv and in special talks.

  can't remember his name but he is middle aged, greying, but has a business exec look about him.. is this guy the next gen of gb members?

  or is he just an aide to help them about etc?

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  I think the marketing firm said they need to integrate a more pleasing looking person in their social media. I heard a lot of JW's were rather embarrassed about some of the talks...how goofy the presentations were. They need a slick willy.
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  UK Branch visit 2015

  by tamagotchi in

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  2. friends

  anyone know anything about it?

  apparently it's going to be broadcast live nationally to all the congregations this saturday

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  Dagney

  Thank you 88JM. This is dated before the removal of several elders out of the UK Branch, which I "heard" Gilles was held somewhat responsible for. Dunno.

  Thanks again.
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  UK Branch visit 2015

  by tamagotchi in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  anyone know anything about it?

  apparently it's going to be broadcast live nationally to all the congregations this saturday

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  Dagney

  Does anyone know what happened (if anything) to Paul Gilles? I had "heard" he had a position change, and wondered if that was true. Or is he still the voice of UK Bethel?

  Curious.