Posts by TheTruthBR

(google translation - original available)originala todas as congregacoesprezados irmaos:nao ha duvida de que jeova tem abencoado ricamente seu povo no mundo inteiro.

isso fica evidenteno aumento do numero de publicadores e no notavel progresso espiritual de nossa organizacao.

TheTruthBR

lostnotfound3 hours agoDo you have the original letter? Is this only in Brazil or will this come from the US branch? I just noticed the wording does sound very official (using "I" for example). Im just assuming thats a bad translation however...

The letter appears to have been written by the very branch of Brazil, based on the letter which was read in the Morning Worship, sent by the Governing Body.

That was very strange for the brothers in the country because the branch was being expanded: the recently finished the new kitchen. A new dining room and one or two residential blocks were being built. Last year a letter to all congregations asking for volunteers (similar to what happened in the US with Warwick) has been sent.

And now, all temporary volunteers who were exempt, so I heard.

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Letter from Brazilian Branch: Buildings

by TheTruthBR in

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this letter will be read in all the congregations of brazil on the service meeting this week.

(google translation - original available)originala todas as congregacoesprezados irmaos:nao ha duvida de que jeova tem abencoado ricamente seu povo no mundo inteiro.

isso fica evidenteno aumento do numero de publicadores e no notavel progresso espiritual de nossa organizacao.

TheTruthBR

Sorry guys, I was at the meeting (seriously!).
I have the original PDF was posted on a Brazilian forum. But once you have the I provide.
And I confirm the reading of the letter at the meeting.

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Letter from Brazilian Branch: Buildings

by TheTruthBR in

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this letter will be read in all the congregations of brazil on the service meeting this week.

(google translation - original available)originala todas as congregacoesprezados irmaos:nao ha duvida de que jeova tem abencoado ricamente seu povo no mundo inteiro.

isso fica evidenteno aumento do numero de publicadores e no notavel progresso espiritual de nossa organizacao.

TheTruthBR

ALL CONGREGATIONS
Dear Brothers:
There is no doubt that Jehovah has richly blessed his people worldwide. This is evident
the increase in the number of publishers and remarkable spiritual progress of our organization. (Isaiah 60:22)
So that our work continues to advance, the Governing Body gave us some specific guidelines
we would like to share with you.
As highlighted in May of JW TV program, the Governing Body is committed to
make the best use of organizational resources. Among other things, this involves taking
see to it that the amount of expenses does not exceed the value of donations received. Furthermore, in
many places the fields are still "white for harvesting." (John 4:35) Thus, we need to
priority as an organization for the activities of preaching and teaching.
To achieve these goals, the Governing Body decided to suspend all construction projects
and reform Meetings Rooms and slow down the construction of Kingdom Halls. Moreover, it will be
necessary to reduce the number of brothers serving in various forms of full-time service
special, including Bethelites, special pioneers and members of construction crews.
Most special full-time servants affected by this change will be assigned to the
field and encouraged to serve as regular pioneers. Thus, those brothers and sisters loyal can use
the valuable experience we have acquired to support the preaching work. I do not want no one to
impression that they are going out of special full-time service for failing to be desired in its
Work. On the contrary, we love these brothers and greatly appreciate all the dedicated service they
performed.
In the past, Jesus' disciples were also given an assignment that tested their faith. To remind
them that occasion, Jesus asked: "When we sent you without purse, no provisions bag and without
sandals, did lacked something "they said," No! "(Luke 22:35.) Surely Jehovah
will act the same way today with those who put Kingdom interests first
in life. At the same time, we trust that Jehovah will continue to provide the necessary for his work, as well
as he has done so far. - Proverbs 3: 5-7; Hag 2: 7, 8.
The faithful and wise servant is the instrument used by Jehovah to direct his second organization
your will. So we are sure that this information will motivate them to support these changes by
even more priority to preaching the good news and support the World work through their donations.
Be assured of our warm Christian love.

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Letter from Brazilian Branch: Buildings

by TheTruthBR in

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this letter will be read in all the congregations of brazil on the service meeting this week.

(google translation - original available)originala todas as congregacoesprezados irmaos:nao ha duvida de que jeova tem abencoado ricamente seu povo no mundo inteiro.

isso fica evidenteno aumento do numero de publicadores e no notavel progresso espiritual de nossa organizacao.

TheTruthBR

This letter will be read in all the congregations of Brazil on the Service Meeting this week.
(Google Translation - original available)
ORIGINAL

A TODAS AS CONGREGAÇÕES
Prezados Irmãos:
Não há dúvida de que Jeová tem abençoado ricamente seu povo no mundo inteiro. Isso fica evidente
no aumento do número de publicadores e no notável progresso espiritual de nossa organização. (Isaías 60:22)
Para que nossa obra continue avançando, o Corpo Governante nos deu algumas orientações específicas que
gostaríamos de compartilhar com vocês.
Conforme destacado no programa de maio da TV JW, o Corpo Governante está empenhado em
fazer o melhor uso possível dos recursos da organização. Entre outras coisas, isso envolve tomar
providências para que o valor das despesas não ultrapasse o valor dos donativos recebidos. Além disso, em
muitos lugares os campos ainda estão “brancos para a colheita”. (João 4:35) Assim, precisamos dar
prioridade, como organização, para as atividades de pregação e ensino.
Para alcançar esses objetivos, o Corpo Governante decidiu suspender todos os projetos de construção
e reforma de Salões de Assembleias e diminuir o ritmo da construção de Salões do Reino. Além disso, será
necessário reduzir o número de irmãos que servem nas diversas modalidades de serviço de tempo integral
especial, incluindo betelitas, pioneiros especiais e membros de equipes de construção.
A maioria dos servos de tempo integral especial afetados por essa mudança será designada para o
campo e incentivada a servir como pioneiros regulares. Dessa forma, esses irmãos e irmãs leais poderão usar
a valiosa experiência que adquiriram para apoiar a obra de pregação. Não queremos que ninguém tenha a
impressão de que eles estão saindo do serviço de tempo integral especial por terem deixado a desejar em seu
trabalho. Pelo contrário, nós amamos esses irmãos e valorizamos muito todo o serviço dedicado que eles
realizaram.
No passado, os discípulos de Jesus também receberam uma designação que testou sua fé. Ao lembrá-
los dessa ocasião, Jesus perguntou: “Quando os enviei sem bolsa de dinheiro, sem bolsa de provisões e sem
sandálias, será que lhes faltou alguma coisa?” Eles responderam: “Não!” (Luc. 22:35) Sem dúvida Jeová
agirá da mesma forma em nossos dias com aqueles que colocaram os interesses do Reino em primeiro lugar
na vida. Ao mesmo tempo, confiamos que Jeová continuará a providenciar o necessário para Sua obra, assim
como fez até agora. — Provérbios 3:5-7; Ageu 2:7, 8.
O escravo fiel e prudente é o instrumento usado por Jeová para direcionar sua organização segundo
sua vontade. Assim, estamos certos de que essas informações os motivarão a apoiar essas mudanças por
priorizar ainda mais a pregação das boas novas e por apoiar a Obra Mundial por meio de seus donativos.
Estejam certos de nosso caloroso amor cristão.

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Brooklyn Layoffs and Halt to Kingdom Hall construction projects

by James Jack in

a good source just just told me that at morning worship today that the governing body announced that a total of 1600 bethelites will be let get go and not transferred to warwich when the last property is sold in brooklyn and all kingdom hall building projects are on hold for at least a year so that all the focus will be on the preaching work.

TheTruthBR

From Brazil:

I knew of a congregation that had some land and build the Kingdom Hall this year. Announcement today: Current Kingdom Hall will be sold and there will be construction.

In the same state, a work was in progress. Built walls and R $ 80,000 (approximately $ 20,000) on purchased building materials. Letter Branch: canceled work.

All expansion works at Bethel in Brazil stopped.

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Latest rumor - all WT construction "suspended", except for Warwick

by sir82 in

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heard 4th-hand, but from a full-on believer, so not likely to be an "apostate lie":.

apparently, at bethel's morning worship this morning, it was announced that all worldwide wts construction is "suspended" for an indefinite time, except for the new world headquarters at warwick.. also, the "relocation" of remote translating teams is also suspended.. finally, there will be a "worldwide" reduction in bethel personnel.. all this came to me in a non-english language, and,as noted, 4th-hand.

so it is possible something may have been lost in translation and/or in the multiple steps between bethel morning worship & me.. but if true, it would be quite stunning.

TheTruthBR

News from Brazil:I knew of a congregation that had some land and build the Kingdom Hall this year. Announcement today: Current Kingdom Hall will be sold and there will be construction.
In the same state, a work was in progress. Built walls and R $ 80,000 (approximately $ 20,000) on purchased building materials. Letter Branch: canceled work.
All expansion works at Bethel in Brazil stopped.

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Honduras bus crash leaves 14 dead and 55 injured - JW

by TheTruthBR in

honduras bus crash leaves 14 dead and 55 injuredbus veered off road and crashed into ravine.

by ruth doherty, nov 1, 2014. updated: november 1, 2014 8:10 am.

afp/getty images.

TheTruthBR

This source, from Brazil, said:

" As pessoas que viajavam no ônibus pertencem a uma congregação das Testemunhas de Jeová e partiram da cidade de Choloma com destino ao Estado de Lempira, no leste do país, para pregar,"

"People who were traveling on the bus belong to a congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and left the city of Choloma bound to the state of Lempira, in the east, to preach,"

http://noticias.terra.com.br/mundo/america-latina/acidente-de-onibus-deixa-14-mortos-e-55-feridos-em-honduras,666e841395869410VgnCLD200000b2bf46d0RCRD.html