Posts by elderINewton

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Canada Branch Finances - 2015

by berrygerry in

so, cra has fixed the glitch whereby they had probably posted the annual return of a small congo.. at first glance, there was disappointment that the gb's begging has been paying off.

so, donations are at an all-time high, up by 10% (line 4500).. more staggering, gifts from other charities exploded to $33.5 million (line 4510).. as a result, total revenue is at a staggering $83.3 million (line 4650).. however, expenses are still high, with supplies increasing by $5 million (line 4891).

(really explains the push to digital, and discontinued publications.).

elderINewton

LT investments were probably loans to KHs.

It would also explain increase in donations from other charities as they are no longer loan payments coming in.

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Is it true: the memorial will stop after the last anointed have passed away?

by FinchAndWeston in

i heard that the memorial will stop after the last anointed have passed away ... is this information true/false?

just curious.

it's secondhand.

elderINewton

I'm with you OTWO.

The memorial is pure power control. Watch everyone pass the wine and bread so that you all acknowledge someone is in charge of you, and controls you. Its us the GB. The exercise does nothing more than support the class structure they have developed for themselves.

Maybe it will die out when the overlapping generation that overlapped the last overlapping generation. But they would have to kill the control structure or make it different say, only the anointed should touch the bread and wine, so that its a video/live link to a bethel memorial. Would give them control over number of partakers as well. (Don't steal my idea without credit WT).

Can you imagine the excitement of all getting to watch TPT and the rest of the GB slurping away. It would make them even bigger gods in the eyes of most JW.

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Pshycos! - 2016 "Remain Loyal to Jehovah" Regional Convention Program

by thedepressedsoul in

wow this is interesting!

i think how much emphasis this puts on "loyalty" shows their is an issue.

they're trying to plug the wholes as much and quickly as possible.

elderINewton

I'm looking forward to "Shun Unreptentant Wrongdoers"

this looks to be a desperate attempt to hold on to the flock with the outlines like this. They clearly expect nobody to show up from the public, but its not like that was normal anyways.

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Why dont you go to the memorial?

by atomant in

l guess we all have our own reasons and thought it would give insight to others considering going to reconsider and not go.

elderINewton

We all have similar reasons wow.

Not wanting to be part of the numbers is important, and to me that they are a cult that hurts people that is misleading 8.2 million. But as another mentioned my reason is that those peodophile lovin fuckers can kiss my ass before I'll ever set foot in again. Then they need to beg my forgiveness for asking me to break the law.

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Did any of us ever enjoy meetings?

by stephanie61092 in

this is a legitimate question.

did any of us ever find real joy in being at the meetings?

did any of us ever finish a meeting and think "i feel so enriched"?

elderINewton

I loved giving talks but hated how restricted the wt was on passion and keeping an audience engaged. I must have been counciled hundreds of times to focus on the material rather than the audience.

Watchtower study was a death sentence. Worst meeting part ever. Clear brainwashing part that I never ever could like

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Went for my first legal session today.

by umbertoecho in

the arc are indeed a patient lot who don't pressure.

they make sure a person feels safe.

they don't hold back with legal information either.

elderINewton

thank you for your bravery and dedication to seeing it through.

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jw family loves to ask df'd ones for money!

by Ghiagirl in

well it finally happened!

we have been waiting about a year for this, my dfd husbands family asked us for money.

even though his own father hasn't met our 8 month old son.

elderINewton

Since my family and I have faded we had a similar request. There is no winning in these types of requests, its all about minimizing the impact on you and your family.

I gave some money, in the form of grocery cards, but I made damn sure that every member of the family knew I did it. Then added that is what true love shows, and I'm Jesus would have done the same.

It pissed them all off good. I laughed, figured it was cheap thrills for $100.

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Any motorcycle sales rep out there?

by RavenPearl in

jw
friends

heres hoping.

i have a 2005 yamaha r6, with extras.

i am looking to purchase a 2008 (design is beautiful and low miles compared to mine.

elderINewton

I ride a R6 2012. That's way too much $$ if your in the USA. It would have to have 1000 miles on it.
Else my last trade i said you be fair you get my money. That was it, plus it is way easier to do this at seasons end rather than now.

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Urging More Lurkers To Sign Up

by freemindfade in

i have seen a lot of new posters intro stories on here, also updates from those who have been around for a while.

i just want to take 1 post to beg those reading to speak up.

it was a big turning point for me and one of the best decisions i made.

elderINewton

It felt great to apologize for all the unloving injustices I was a part of. This is one of the few places you can pretty much do so.
So many other posters felt the same and while it is great to hear that it's even greater to be heard so that you see your far from alone in the JW world.
Joining felt liberating.

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Elders & Ex Elders, did knowing sins of congregation members change how you treated them?

by Wasanelder Once in

when you found out all the sins of fellow witnesses did it effect how you treated them?

it was shocking when i found out the range of bs these people did to each other.

i don't mean sexual abuse, i mean fraud, theft, infidelity and more.

elderINewton

I did know a brother that had a hard time with porn. Well when I found that out I'll admit it was tough to shake his hand after.
That's about it