a while back, we had a saturday wedding reception for a brother and sister from our kingdom hall.
the reception ended at midnight.
most of us got home at around 1:00 a.m. our sunday public talk meeting started at 9:30 a.m. .
My uncle was chairman during a circuit assembly public talk in the days when he sat on the platform all the way through, an hours length back then. During the whole hour his chin dropped to his chest as he swayed on his chair. The whole audience, maybe 800-1000 people were riveted to this drama. How many were listening?
Now I have a permanent bruise in my side that just fits my wife's elbow as I snooze..
The one good thing about the virus where we are, all meetings... cancelled.
a part of my in law family is in armagedon modus now.. they send this message this morning.. is it new?
never heard about it.. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-summit-britain-iduskbn21017s.
g..
A spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had received a letter from the Russian side which would be formally answered “in due course.”
Sounds like a strident half-hearted call to me. It would get me excited to turn over in bed.
2020 march 4, letter italian.
https://docdro.id/coljmy1.
petra!.
As always, thanks Petra.
Interesting the different approach and priorities between the British and Italian branches.
2020 march 4, letter italian.
https://docdro.id/coljmy1.
petra!.
Google Translate to English
Christian Congregation ~ of Jehovah's Witnesses Via della Bufalotta 1281, 00138 Ronu RM Telephone 06872941 March 4, 2020
TO ALL THE BODIES OF THE ELDERLY PEOPLE IN ITALY
Subject: Updates on the coronavirus epidemic
Dear Brothers, We wish to praise you and thank you for your concern the measures suggested by the authorities and the organization to limit the spread of coronavirus. Following the further development of the situation at national level, it is now necessary to suspend all theocratic meetings for two weeks starting from the receipt of this letter. This means that all congregation meetings and circuit assemblies will be suspended for precautionary purposes until March 15, 2020. Field service meetings may be held in limited groups, unless a specific local ordinance prohibits this, even if it would be preferable to make personal appointments. It will therefore be possible to continue to carry out the preaching work by adopting all the security measures that have been previously suggested. We encourage you to promptly inform all congregation members through service group overseers. Meetings can be followed through JW Stream if registrations and links are available, otherwise everyone will be able to consider the material scheduled for the week, available on the jw.org website or in paper form. The date of March 15, 2020 may be subject to changes. For this reason, we invite you to periodically consult the jw.org screen where this letter is published. Taking such measures does not mean diminishing the importance of spiritual activities; rather it means making an effort to continue to carry them out with the prudence of the "shrewd [when) he sees the danger" (Prov. 22: 3). We are confident that Jehovah will continue to support us while "[our] strength will be to remain calm and trust" (Isa. 30: 15). We pray for you and greet you with deep brotherly affection. Your brothers and ~ -e ~ lti ~ -iç ((} / IO, p.c .: To all circuit overseers in Italy (Ente monk ricoamolto eo11 D.J> .R. Jl / 10/1986 ••• 7IJ)
the final order was issued few hours ago:.
https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.336935/gov.uscourts.cand.336935.30.0.pdf.
the record establishes that darkspilver made fair use of the watch tower ad and chart.
A love these victories however small. Thank you for this intelligence.
2020-02-27 german coronavirus letter.
i will have to wait and see if we can also get the s-147 in german.
(announcements and reminders).
Couple of points.
1. I imagine door to door witnessing transmission would be popular with the public.
2. They can't help getting a little dig in about the end of days.
Otherwise, bog standard instructions.
2020-02-27 german coronavirus letter.
i will have to wait and see if we can also get the s-147 in german.
(announcements and reminders).
Translation by Google Translate
N ALL ASSEMBLIES Dealing with Contagious Diseases
Dear Brothers, Recently, some have expressed concern that the Corona virus could affect our fraternity. It remains to be seen whether there will actually be a significant outbreak of this virus. In any case, this letter serves to provide you with spiritual and practical guidance in the event of a sudden increase in infectious diseases in your environment. What practical steps can I take to protect myself and others in the congregation? We can demonstrate “practical wisdom” by implementing simple suggestions (Prov. 3:21). Experts recommend that the best steps you can take yourself are to wash your hands frequently with soap and water, to avoid visiting crowded places and to keep coughing and sneezing etiquette and a sufficient distance from the sick. Since it is not possible to tell whether someone has already been infected, it is advisable to avoid normal greetings, such as shaking hands or hugs, in acute infection periods. Also, you shouldn't touch your mouth, nose or eyes unnecessarily with your hands. If you have symptoms such as fever, cough or breathing problems, please do not hesitate to consult a doctor immediately. It is beneficial for publishers to follow the current warnings from the authorities and to read the articles mentioned in our publications on the subject. You can find examples of this in the following issues of Erwachet !: No. 6 2016, pages 4-6; June 2015, pages 3-5, and June 22, 1989, pages 18-21. The corona virus can spread through human-to-human transmission. In Philippians 2: 4 it says: “Do not only have your own interests in mind, but also those of others.” If you therefore suffer from flu-like symptoms, it is best at the very early stages to limit your contact with others and thereby them to protect against a possible infection. If a publisher had symptoms of illness, he would undoubtedly take good advice to avoid close contact with other brothers in the period when he could infect others with the virus (John 13:35). Persons who have been in a risk area designated by the authorities should avoid unnecessary contacts - even if they have no signs of illness - and stay at home if possible. Elders should help these people take full advantage of alternative gathering arrangements. How will it affect my assembly activities if a widespread outbreak of the virus occurs in my area? It is certainly appropriate to take the current situation seriously. At the same time, however, we should not overreact or panic, thereby putting our mental routine at risk. Arrangements for the gatherings of the congregation and the field service may need to be adjusted to shorten travel distances or overflow
in order to be able to correctly assess the situation on site and to organize the meetings and the field service accordingly. Jehovah's people have a clear understanding of the events that occur deep in the time of the end, and that helps us act sensibly. The characteristics of the sign that Jesus gave for the last few days and that was recorded for us in Luke 21:11 also include epidemics. These events therefore strengthen our hope and belief that the new system of things is getting closer (Luke 21:31). In these turbulent times, we pray that Jehovah will continue to take care of you (1 Pet. 5: 6, 7). Your brothers, D .: Kreisaufseher
PS for the Kreisaufseher: If you have a Kreiskongress this weekend, we ask you to have this letter read in the morning. Thank you very much. PS for the coordinator of the body of elders: Please have this letter read to the assembly at the first meeting after receipt. The letter must then be posted on the notice board for a month
i haven’t seen her posting lately, is she all right?
i miss her insight..
Good point, she is one of the best. Her WT reflections were always excellent and on point.
this week's meeting stresses god's justice and righteousness in destroying the "wicked" people of the above cities.
we are told how patient and just big j was in this matter.
finally with a regretful shake of his head, he dispenses justice .. gen 19:24 then jehovah made it rain sulfur and fire on sodʹom and go·morʹrah—it came from jehovah, from the heavens.+ 25 so he overthrew these cities, yes, the entire district, including all the inhabitants of the cities and the plants of the ground.+.
This week's meeting stresses GOD's justice and righteousness in destroying the "wicked" people of the above cities. We are told how patient and just big J was in this matter. Finally with a regretful shake of his head, he dispenses justice .
Gen 19:24 Then Jehovah made it rain sulfur and fire on Sodʹom and Go·morʹrah—it came from Jehovah, from the heavens.+ 25 So he overthrew these cities, yes, the entire district, including all the inhabitants of the cities and the plants of the ground.+
In China, huge numbers of pigs have met the same end. The following video is one of the most distressing I have ever seen. If you choose to watch it remember you will never unsee it. Please use your discretion, just the sound track is heart breaking.
https://www.kinderworld.org/videos/meat-industry/pigs-burned-alive-china/
We are expected to believe and rejoice in the notion that GOD will once again exercise, shaking his head in distaste, the same justice, to destroy almost the whole population of the earth.
There are many issues raised in the above barbaric footage here used in support of veganism. I choose to relate it to the barbarism of the Chinese system and that of the belief system we are expected to embrace.
Sleep well.
the link below reveals all the recent planning applications submitted by the organisation/corporation.. https://planning.chelmsford.gov.uk/planning/planning-documents?sdescription=19/02091/rem.
Thanks for that. It really seems as though the org equates progress with shiny new statement buildings. Increase is no longer anything to brag about in fact its positively toe-curling to see someone give a baptism talk to himself the absence of converts.
Young people no longer want the drudgery of countless hours of door knocking trying to persuade people who are at best uninterested but often hostile as they become better informed.
So the clear-skinned gullible young are sucked into being part of this property building empire. They gain camaraderie and a misplaced sense of purpose whilst they add to the stock of award winning real estate built to manage a stagnant field.
That seems to be the only measure of progress.
