A sister could be disfellowshiped for wearing pants. If she is married, her husband will be counseled. If that doesn't work, she will be counseled with her husband present. We would even have the circuit overseer counsel her. If after many attempts fail, she will be "marked". If she continues to refuse, a judicial committee will be formed. She is showing a brazen attitude. By this time she is probably doing it to call attention to herself, being headstrong. Other sisters probably are beginning to imitate or admire her. She is a Jezebel and will have to be removed. Keep in mind this process will take many months, elders will have to show we have tried to help her and she is refusing the help.
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Can a Woman be DFd for wearing a pantsuit to meetings?
by LovesDubs inim wondering if they are still so tight assed in the organization as to make issue with such matters that they would df a woman who preferred to wear pants to dresses but still came to the hall.
do you think they wouldnt allow her to enter after awhile?
i wore a skort once and gave a talk back in like, 1986 and was soundly reprimanded for wearing apparel that was "masculine and improper for sisters to be wearing".
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The reason for the change, my opinion.
by joebin ini think the decision was made because elders were starting to really feel the pinch and maybe many were considering giving their resignation due to the heavy workload involved.
with the new arrangement, not only do they have one less meeting to get ready for a week but also less preparation for the remaining ones.
i don't think the org can afford to lose too many elders.
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I spoke to a CO friend. He hinted that elder workload was a strong reason for the change. The FDS is aware the load is becoming heavy, especially for elders and their families. The FDS is very concerned about the number of elders loosing privileges for not presiding their households in a fine manner. Everyone should use the extra time to strengthen their families spiritually. Elders will receive further instructions, but it will be stressed to elders that shepherding should begin at home. He hinted that more changes will be coming. I asked him if the pioneer hours would be reduced... he smiled and told me to wait and see. He also mentioned the BS change was only the beginning, he stressed that Jehovah’s organization is progressive but we don't make a lot of changes at once. He said that changes will take a couple of years, and that a brother who has been inactive for several years will not recognize the organization if he is to return in a couple of years.
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Copy of New Bookstudy Arrangement Letter
by grassyknoll07 inthis site has a copy of the letter.
it's in spanish.
http://www.extj.com/foro/view_topic.php?id=3679&forum_id=1
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grassyknoll07
only 3 songs... 1 at the start, 1 after school, 1 at the end.
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Copy of New Bookstudy Arrangement Letter
by grassyknoll07 inthis site has a copy of the letter.
it's in spanish.
http://www.extj.com/foro/view_topic.php?id=3679&forum_id=1
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Letter says the FDS wants to lighten the load. They realize satan's systems is pressuring us. After much prayer and meditation they have decided to modify the weekly meeting schedule. Starting Jan 1, the BS will be moved to the TMS and SM. The meeting will no longer be named Congregation Book Study, new name Congregation Bible Study... We will still have small groups for field service... We will provide you with more information about the Congragation Bible Study later. Many benefits... cut down on fuel, travel time. But the more important benefits are... more time for family study and personal study.
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Copy of New Bookstudy Arrangement Letter
by grassyknoll07 inthis site has a copy of the letter.
it's in spanish.
http://www.extj.com/foro/view_topic.php?id=3679&forum_id=1
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grassyknoll07
This site has a copy of the letter. It's in Spanish. http://www.extj.com/foro/view_topic.php?id=3679&forum_id=1
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If BS info is true - POs failed the test
by grassyknoll07 inwhy would the fds only send this notice to pos?
sounds like a loyalty test -- which they failed.
maybe there is some truth to the jan 13 rumor (po position to be eliminated).
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Why would the FDS only send this notice to POs? Sounds like a loyalty test -- which they failed. Maybe there is some truth to the jan 13 rumor (PO position to be eliminated).
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CONFIRMED Book Study amalgamated with the TMS and SM
by yesidid in.
old timers on the board may remember that i was the first to mention the november 06 blood insert in the km.. http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/121104/1.ashx.
the same very, very reliable source has confirmed that the book study will be amalgamated with the tms and sm.. this same source recently had a long and private conversation with a gb member.
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very interesting topic. I have a copy of the letter that is to be read on sunday 27; and it's about the convention hotel problems. However, one more free night during the week sounds good.
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Elder confirms "changes are ahead" but did not elaborate
by truthseeker inthe elder conducting the wt study said that changes were imminent but did not elaborate so unless someone spills the beans between now and next week, i guess we'll all have to wait.. right now we have three possibilities:.
1) the meetings are being restructured - rumors suggest that the congregation book study may no longer be held at private homes.
however, if they are held at kingdom halls, this will have significant impact on congregations that already share a kingdom hall.. it has been suggested that most announcments are made at the service meeting and i concur, but if this is a restructuring of meetings, then it would make sense to announce this on a sunday as the public would be present and the handbills will have to change.. if the book study stays perhaps it will be conbined with the school and service meeting with a question and answer review of the material with no paragraphs read.. .
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the big announcement is.... "2) The BOE letter on staying only at hotels on the recommended list during the District Convention ..." The letter is to be read 3 times; including sunday after the WT study. Just like the letter announcing the 2009 international conventions...
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huge announcement after the Watchtower study on the 27 of April?
by Dogpatch inthere will be a huge announcement after the watchtower study on the 27 of april.. for what it's worth, this was just sent to me anonymously.. randy.
www.freeminds.org.
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grassyknoll07
A letter regarding convention hotel rooms will be read 3 times. April 27 will be the last time the letter is read to the congregation.
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Magazines on MP3
by Peppermint ini thought they were going to restrict the new study magazine.
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http://www.jw.org/index.html?option=qryqzrqvnznt
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The study edition is not for widespread distribution. But if anyone wishes to obtain a copy, all they need to do is ask. That's what the letter to the congregations said. If you want a copy, just ask to be placed on a magazine route, and it will be delivered to your door. That's a fact! A lot of false rumors have been posted on this board about the study edition. But there is nothing secret about the study edition; it's on the internet for global distribution. We have two 'inactive' publisher in our congregation who have requested this arrangement. It's in the letter to the congregations folks (I believe a copy is posted somewhere in this forum).