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  E-mail from friend alerting me to emergency instruction from GB

  by Wasanelder Once in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  here's a paragraph from a friend who is active.

  they say it's important that we fill out this form about emergencies... poor fools.

  "hi, i have been meaning to tell you that the society is telling us to fill out an emergency form that the book study conductors have and return it to them in case of an emergency.they will then give us a brochure to have that will tell us where to meet and what to have in our bags so we can grab them and leave in a hurry.

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  AlphaOmega

  Stilla, did the form that you completed look anything like the one that I've just posted ?
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  E-mail from friend alerting me to emergency instruction from GB

  by Wasanelder Once in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  here's a paragraph from a friend who is active.

  they say it's important that we fill out this form about emergencies... poor fools.

  "hi, i have been meaning to tell you that the society is telling us to fill out an emergency form that the book study conductors have and return it to them in case of an emergency.they will then give us a brochure to have that will tell us where to meet and what to have in our bags so we can grab them and leave in a hurry.

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  Okay... I've done a little digging about this and it seems it MAY be a response to the following January 2007 Kingdom Ministry article :

  Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
  1. Why is it prudent to be prepared for disasters?
  
  Each year, millions of people around the world, including many of our brothers and sisters, are affected by earthquakes, tsunamis, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Since natural disasters occur unexpectedly and could affect any of us, it is the course of wisdom to be prepared.—Prov. 21:5.
  
  2. Why should we keep the elders informed of our current address and telephone number(s)?
  
  In Advance: Sometimes the authorities are able to warn of impending disasters. It is important to pay attention to those warnings. (Prov. 22:3) In such situations the elders will try to contact all in the congregation to help them to make necessary preparations. After a disaster, the elders will also endeavour to contact all who are associated with the congregation to see if they are safe and to discern what assistance may be needed. Valuable time can be lost if the elders do not have up-to-date contact information. So it is good for publishers to keep the secretary and their book study overseer informed of their current address and telephone number(s).
  
  3. How may we cooperate with the elders if we live in a disaster-prone area?
  If the congregation is located in a disaster-prone area, the elders may ask publishers to provide the name and telephone number of a relative or friend who does not live in the vicinity and who should be contacted in case of an emergency. This will enable the elders to locate those who have evacuated. The elders may also wish to develop a contingency plan for the congregation that includes such things as a simple checklist of emergency supplies to keep on hand, evacuation arrangements, and plans for assisting those with special needs. Cooperation with these loving arrangements is important.—Heb. 13:17.
  
  4. What should we do if a disaster strikes in our area?
  After a Disaster: What should you do if a disaster strikes in your area? Make sure that your family's immediate physical needs are cared for. As you are able, give necessary assistance to others who have been affected. Endeavour to contact your book study overseer or another elder as soon as possible. This should be done even if you are safe and do not need help. If you need assistance, be assured that your brothers are making every effort to help you. (1 Cor. 13:4, 7) Remember that Jehovah is aware of your situation; rely on him to sustain you. (Ps. 37:39; 62:8) Be alert to opportunities to provide spiritual and emotional support to others. (2 Cor. 1:3, 4) Resume your theocratic routine as soon as possible.—Matt. 6:33.
  
  5. How are we as Christians affected by the threat of disaster?
  
  While the threat of disaster causes the world much anxiety, we can look to the future with confidence. Soon all disasters will be a thing of the past. (Rev. 21:4) In the meantime, we can take reasonable steps to prepare for times of trouble and difficulties as we maintain our zeal in declaring the good news to others.

  It also seems that this may be more of an issue to disaster prone areas, hence there doesn't seem to be a national / international form for this.
  It seems that it has been left to individual congregations to sort this out.

  I have just received a SAMPLE form for this.

  

  
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  E-mail from friend alerting me to emergency instruction from GB

  by Wasanelder Once in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  here's a paragraph from a friend who is active.

  they say it's important that we fill out this form about emergencies... poor fools.

  "hi, i have been meaning to tell you that the society is telling us to fill out an emergency form that the book study conductors have and return it to them in case of an emergency.they will then give us a brochure to have that will tell us where to meet and what to have in our bags so we can grab them and leave in a hurry.

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  AlphaOmega

  I'm afraid it was only a chance to look at it, not to get a copy

  From what I remember, it was a few months ago.
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  E-mail from friend alerting me to emergency instruction from GB

  by Wasanelder Once in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  here's a paragraph from a friend who is active.

  they say it's important that we fill out this form about emergencies... poor fools.

  "hi, i have been meaning to tell you that the society is telling us to fill out an emergency form that the book study conductors have and return it to them in case of an emergency.they will then give us a brochure to have that will tell us where to meet and what to have in our bags so we can grab them and leave in a hurry.

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  AlphaOmega

  I've seen one of those forms...

  I was amazed... it all seems to be driving the hype !!!
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  U.K. form for disfellowshipping

  by Dogpatch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  check out the form for disfellowshipping and disassociation, u.k. style.

  disfellowship your neighbor, boss or whatever by filling out the form!.

  net soup.

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  AlphaOmega

  Thanks Onacruise.

  I also found one and uploaded it here :

  http://i9.tinypic.com/6x1ny13.jpg

  

  ...but I'm also looking for the instructions on the reverse. Does anyone have that please ?
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  U.K. form for disfellowshipping

  by Dogpatch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  check out the form for disfellowshipping and disassociation, u.k. style.

  disfellowship your neighbor, boss or whatever by filling out the form!.

  net soup.

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  AlphaOmega

  Does anyone still have this form available please ?

  Thanks

  AO
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  2008 Feb 15 - Study Edition PDF

  by AlphaOmega in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  here it is : feb 15 2008 study edition.

  http://files-upload.com/files/671272/2008-02-15%20watchtower%20study%20edition%20ocr.pdf.

  with many thanks again to fokyc for the scans.

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  AlphaOmega

  I'm afraid that it does seem like a slogan on their part.

  What you say makes sense, but it still sounds like "Watchtower-speak" to me.

  Also I may add that there teaching about the truth of who Jehovah and his Son is the Kingdom is paramount to me.

  I honestly believe that JW have the truth, regardless of the imperfect org, which by the way publishes teachings from God's word and helps Gods' people.

  Surely you must be able to see the "stock phrases" in that. "teaching about 'the truth' of..." and "have the truth".

  What do you define their "truth" to be - surely it can't be that they are inspired by God and that he is using them and working through them (either solely or in union with other groups) - their track record shows otherwise.

  Jesus didn't just help "God's people" - he helped everyone. (scraps under the table etc) - so already they are falling short and only helping their own.
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  THE END OF THE WORLD CULT;CHANNEL 4,WEDNESDAY;10PM

  by badboy in

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  2. friends

  there is a programme on tomorrow.. not sure what it is about..

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  AlphaOmega

  Acts 28.22 has two numbers 28 and 22 and I wrote extensively on these two and by using these two numbers the way I explained we can find the only one true sect just like the first christians were called by the people of false religion.

  OBVES...

  When the individual books of the Bible were written, they were not listed in a chapter and verse format, they were a later addition.
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  2008 Feb 15 - Study Edition PDF

  by AlphaOmega in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  here it is : feb 15 2008 study edition.

  http://files-upload.com/files/671272/2008-02-15%20watchtower%20study%20edition%20ocr.pdf.

  with many thanks again to fokyc for the scans.

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  AlphaOmega

  Fresia, what do you think of my last comments to you in this thread (about how individuals become part of the JW system) and about the message of the WT is incidental ?

  I am interested to know.
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  Moomanchu... what's happening ? Try posting here...

  by AlphaOmega in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  consider this a thread donation.

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  AlphaOmega

  We didn't even get to see the post - all we got was an error when we look at it.

  Do you know the JWs that are sending you this ?