Posts by Gayle

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I don't mean to brag but . . .
by Gayle in
1. social
2. humour
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Gayle

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My sister died
by poppers in
1. social
2. family
just got word that my sister died.

she had surgery for heart valve replacement about 5 weeks ago, and when they opened her up for it they found cancer.

we had an extra special relationship since i was her "birthday present" when she turned 10 in 1951. this is my second sibling to die of cancer in 14 months..
Gayle

I am so sorry,,this has to be very difficult. I lost my mom to cancer in '70. Miss her every day.
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WT Study March 15 on jw.org
by Gayle in
1. watchtower
2. bible
only scanned,,couple articles on necessary on having a old-age long-term plan now.

reality is hitting them more than ever.. also, australia showed "publisher" amount.

i assume it was the "peak" stat.
Gayle

Of course, the WT makes no acknowledgement, for ones now old and those that followed the WT admonition to not have children now, and were encouraged to wait till the soon to be 'new world.' Or, the ones that went to Bethel, missionary work etc. and were demoted with no retirement programs achieved. Their articles only criticized any old ones that are now discouraged and very disappointed. There must be a lot of 'bitter' aging ones there.

Well, too late for them to recover such sacrifice. But, I hope the younger batch see this issue and give them second thoughts about what they should reconsider. There must be an under-the-current message, though not directly spoken, yelling out to the younger ones, "Run, young ones, Run."

Hopefully, this causes more to develop a "Plan B." Their younger ones must start considering 'long-term' and hopefully the very young ones start considering college, getting decent homes, or other real life investments as they work, and also to find personal joy and happiness along the way. Don't just wait it out as dead GB, old now GBs, their aging parents, dead grandparents did.
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Finally decided to introduce myself here
by cookiemaster in
1. jw
2. experiences
hey guys !

i've stopped believing the watchtower crap a few years ago.

i achieved this on my own, despite being raised as one.
Gayle

Glad you're going to college and no longer believe the WT. It is a very bad and insane thing that the WT leaders discourage college. They do no long term thinking, ( well, except now to their advantage to build anew & move upstate New York). When I finally realized it wasn't truth at all, I had 5 young children. I stressed every day their need for college. All have finished college now and grateful for that realistic direction they got. Now I am a grandma. I never for one second missed the organization and its entrappings.

Best wishes to your schooling and independence and freedom of mind and heart!
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Upcoming assembly program - child shortage
by Bonnie_Clyde in
1. jw
2. experiences
my daughter-in-law's father has been assigned a part on the assembly where he has to interiew 3 children.

problem is...there is only one child in his congregation.

half of his congregation is over 60 years old.
Gayle

That's what they (GB) gets,, They've so burden down families, kids, teenagers. The GB have burned down the life of the kids.. Hopefully,,kids are not wanting to pioneer right out of school.

Unfortunately, they'll probably pressure a few kids enough to do the part.
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Interview with an apostate: Hillfy54321
by Hillfy54321 in
1. jw
2. experiences
tell us a little about yourself and your family.. im sixty years old, and i am a second generation jw.. were you a born in or a convert?.

i was a born in.. are your parents / family jws?.

my parents were both witnesses, as also was my oldest sister, though they are all now deceased.
Gayle

Enjoyed your Interview, I too from the 60+ group. I hope you can keep doing that Karoke,,but with other groups. You can keep up the fun. Hopefully, your niece and nephews see their way to leave some day.

Best wishes to you! A "free' older person is better than one never free at all!
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suggestions for elder a nd co visit
by Shaul in
1. jw
2. friends
getting a visit tommorow our kids that are in are concerned as to why we are missing meetings.

our family is basically ignored by the congregation long story we just don't want to go anymore.

i have told the kids how rotten i have been treated and also i have had some seriou health issues but you know you should still be at the meetings.
Gayle

can't you be just too sick,,(& that's truth enough?)?
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February 2014 Kingdom Ministry (KM - 02/2014 PDF)
by WatchTower87 in
1. watchtower
2. bible
news!!!.

http://adf.ly/aggvc km - 02/2014 pdf.

instruction: press the 'skip ad' button top right, you should then see the download screen more easily.
Gayle

In the "Highlights" for U.S., it shows, is claimed an increase (1.4%) in "Peak Pubs." However, it is admitted in previous info, that there is an extra method to call pubs. that didn't report in previous months (probably inactive/irregular otherwise) and get them counted.
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February KM
by pixel in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
look at this instructions on the february km:.

announcements .

"when engaging in public witnessing using a table or a cart, publishers should not display bibles.
Gayle

pixel, sorry, I don't have access to a copy.
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February KM
by pixel in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
look at this instructions on the february km:.

announcements .

"when engaging in public witnessing using a table or a cart, publishers should not display bibles.
Gayle

Does anyone have any "undercurrent" amount that the WTS wants for those "revised" NWTs or anyone volunteering how much they are "donating?"

Also, pixel, were there any "Highlight" comments in that Feb. KM?