the round of "international" conventions that started in the middle of last year in the states "wrapped" up last weekend in new zealand.
there was some media converage (from which i derived the information that follows).
(someone who knows how to copy links may be able to provide the relevant media links?).
Steve2.
I wounder how many got baptized versis how many leaft the organization??
There was a big drive to build KH's in NZ the late 80's and early 90's but i haven't heard of a single one being built for a long time,some are empting out or lie idol.
As we know even the Bethel was closed down.
I have been suprized at the long time J.W's ive bumped into and have leaft the organization.
Karter.
at the last elders school i heard from a few different attendees that the average age was easily 60+.
there will be a lot of elders gone within the next 10yrs.
there is nowhere near enough young brothers to replace these ageing elders.
They have lowered the bar to become an Elder.
Were i come from 2 elders who had serious drug problems before becomeing JW's .....Their talks are disjointed and the stumble through them.
As there is not alot of young men reaching out they will rush through anyone who showes the slightest sing of wanting to become an M.S or Elder.
One new appointement is the most moody,smart arse around if i ever bump into him he makes some smart arse stupid comment.
Karter.
what the title says.
do you think the wts doctrine that says that christ was made king in 1914 is about to change?
if you think that's being orchestrated and prepared, do you see signs of that already?
They may do away with it as fast as they did away with 1975.
As 100 years approchers the date 1914 will take on less and less significance and the WTS will stop mentioning it as much.
Once they have droped it all togeather anyone who mentions it will be told (like 1975) they are running ahead of the WTS and they are reading too much into it.
Lets face it they have moved the goal posts so often whats another one.
Karter.
pm me if you want to come.. .
karter..
Still thinking....OH YES!!!!!!!
http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2013/01/citys-largest-ever-conference-lands-in-claudelands/.
will this be their "only" district convention?
says they're expecting 10,200, but plus 4 and "other" venue hookups.
WTWizard, you should come and work for our tourism board.
Karter.
http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2013/01/citys-largest-ever-conference-lands-in-claudelands/.
will this be their "only" district convention?
says they're expecting 10,200, but plus 4 and "other" venue hookups.
People being flowen in from all over my Mum and her freinds are hosting a few.
Seems they have moved to bigger assemblys again.
Karter.
''well there's one thing you got ta ask yourself punk....you felling lucky...well do ya punk".....clint eastwood dirty harry.. "it's life jim but not as we know it" capt kirk star treck..
"Beam me up Scotty"....star treck.
Karter.
pm me if you want to come.. .
karter..
PM me if you want to come.
Karter.
hi guys,.
i was just looking through www.reddit.com/r/exjw and there is a thread that was posted about four hours ago with the title "so our circuit overseer just got disfellowshipped" and there some basic details in their op.
the location is given as central coast, australia, which is north of sydney.. there aren't many more details other than "it has sent shockwaves throguh the congregations" and a query on the protocol in situations like this.
What a shame it wasn't Han Hubler .....he should have been DFed years ago.
Karter.
we're trying to rebuild our lives after leaving the org, have new experiences and create new memories for ourselves.
we're planning out our trip to hawaii, nz, austrailia and tahati in february.
i thought i'd see if anyone on here could give us some advice on places to see/stay/eat in brisbane and thereabouts, as well as places to steer clear of.
If your coming to Auckland nz pm me. There are many secnic interesting places in nz.
love to catch up for a meal.
Karter
