At first, we the pioneers thought this would be good. There were between 2-4 pioneers. We were the only ones to show up for FS and when anyone else did show up, they had their own aragnements. Nobody wanted to work with the pioneers. So this new arangement would force people to work with us. No. Publishers were insulted when the elders suggested them for the program. How would you feel being mentored by an 18 year old twit. No one was even sure how the program worked. Pioneers didn't need extra unpaid work. (I loved how they used the Pioneer School against you. The scociety invested so much into you with that special school, its the least that you can do to show your appreciation for all their hard work.) And the publshers that were selected for the program needed real help. Like a single mom who rode a bus 2 hour to work everyday - she needs more feild service. An old woman who couldn't walk or hadrly even breathe - feild service will fix that too! And what about the woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown, alcoholic husband, kids are a wreck - lets tell her she's not doing enough, give her more to worry about. Aahhh. the loving provisions of the WTS.
Amber Rose
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New arrangement for field service?
by Zico ini don't know if this is a worldwide thing because i didn't go the meeting where the arrangement was announced, but it's being done in my congregation anyway.
during those 6 months the member assigned to the pioneer is meant to make time to work with the pioneer as much as possible, so they can strengthen each other.
the idea is meant to be that eventually each member of the congregation will get a go.
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Do You Recognize Your Baptism?
by sweetstuff ini was promised that this generation would no means pass away.
(live forever book, pg.
154) i brought this up, although it has probably been discussed before, because i am sure some people right now are worrying how to handle an elder's visit or call.
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Amber Rose
When I was a baby I was baptized in a Catholic church, then when I was 15 I was baptized as a JW. I don't know if either of these baptizims count or if I am technically allowed to take communion in a regular church. I don't want to get baptized a third time because, come on, that seems like you're just starting some kind of baptizim collection. Any advice?
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Aug 15th WT
by mouthy inhas anyone read it "jehovah is a lover of justice " page 26 paragraph 16 & 18 please read it .
what rubbish .
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Amber Rose
Reading that acutally made my stomach hurt. It is hard to imagine what my reaction to their self description would have been two years ago or more. Would I have thought it was nonsence, hyperbole? Or would I have thought, that is so true, we are the most loving people in the history of the world? I really wonder what the typical JW response would be to those statements.
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My mom got disfellowshipped.
by reneeisorym inmy mom called tonight to tell me that she got disfellowshipped!!!!.
of course to me this is like the greatest news ever and to her its the worst ever so i'm seriously having a hard time being sympathetic.
i just know this could mean she's out for good and it definately means i've got my mom back.
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Amber Rose
Wow! I hope my mom gets disfellowshipped some day too. What were the charges, if you don't mind me asking. Will she start talking to you again, as you're both on the same level - so to speak? Great news!
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LOL under control
by Lady Lee ini grew up in a home where lol was dangerous.
i had three younger brothers and we all slept in the same room.
most mornings we were locked in the room until my mother or father woke up.. now 4 kids under the age of 8 in one room is a disaster in the making.
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Amber Rose
Awww. That was sad. I'm glad you learned to lol. Next, you should try the snort-laugh, even better!
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Dinosaurs! How were they explained (away)?
by DeusMauzzim indinosaurs are a bit of an embarrassment for the watchtower.
what did you hear about them?.
- were they a 'creative' experiment by god?.
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Amber Rose
My cousin told me about her sister-in-law. They were in the museum looking at genuine dinosaur fossils and her sil mumbles, "Yeah, as if they ever existed." I had never heard of people not believing in dinosaurs, crazy! Aparently, she thinks that Satan put dinosaur bones in the ground to spread lies about God. (They're not JWs)
Kid: Hey Dad, let me tell you about my favorite dinosaur!
Dad: Dinosaurs! Don't be silly, there's no such thing! Now, let me tell you about Santa and the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy.
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Am I reading this right?
by RedhorseWoman inthe latest wt questions from readers on blood.
fractions of all "primary" components are now allowed?.
is this saying that everything is allowed except when they're combined together?
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Amber Rose
Would someone tell me what happens to the milk on the third day. I don't want to wait that long to find out. Also, I might barf if I got close to a glass of milk that had been sitting out for three days. So, what happens!
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Ever have the shame of knockin on your schoolmates doors as a kid?
by xnmad inever wanted the floor to just swallow you up?then spent the rest of the wkend shittin it coz of whats gonna happen when you walk through the school doors on monday morning.think its affecting my parenting skills as an adult though coz am so aware of how my children feel about things, and the importance of never making them feel awkward or embarrassed.makes me wonder how much my parents thought of my feelings?i think they thought any bullying was a necessary form of torture, and would help me feel as christ did,i was probably sposed to enjoy it.
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Amber Rose
The worst part was my mom's disdain-like anger at me as we were walking away from the house because she knew that I was embarassed. (oh, are you embarassed, well, I'm sorry. Do you think Jesus was embarassed of his preaching. You're saving lives. Don't you know this is important?)
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TO BARBARA ANDERSON: MY FOURTEEN YEAR OLD SON
by deborahs_song inhello barbara,.
i commend your effort to correct the watchtower society.
god knows they need it!
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Amber Rose
Why are the specific religous beliefs of your son's friends so important? Do you only allow him to be friends with people who don't think exactly like you? Forgive me if I am wrong, but that's what I gathered from your post.
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Did You See Brothers Use Politics to Reach Out For M/S or Elder Positions?
by flipper inhello folks.
valid question i believe.
in the early 80's 1979 to 1985 i was a m/s and stepped down after having 3 kids bang, bang, bang in late 20's.
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Amber Rose
I always found this very irritating. There were some elders in the congregation that wanted Drew to be a MS. He seldom missed meetings (this was in the old days), gave interesting comments and on the rare occasion (because the school overseer had a vendetta against him but thats another story) that he was assigned a talk, the congregation loved to hear him. But Drew was never the type to kiss anyone's ass. Elders would ask me Does Drew want to be a MS? I'd say, Why don't you ask him? (They they would imply that we don't have a good marriage if I don't know the answer to that question.) Well, Drew has all the qualifications, and the only bible study in the congregation. We'd like to make him a MS, but he isn't doing any sucking up, what should we do? What was funny is at the same time there were several other men that were dying to be MS's. Cutting extra grass, putting in extra field service hours, wining and dining elders, they didn't make it either.