there has been many threads from various posters around the world about recent bethel layoffs.. so far i remember threads about:.
south africa.
united states.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
