Well, Jesus did say we will always have the poor. He did help out the poor, but they would never disapear. The cong funds are not set up for that need. It's up to the individuals who are in a position to help to respond. Some JW's are stingy, and need to be reminded about this. In the first century, there were many stingy Christians. That's why the book of James strongly counsels them. We are no different today. Only some have responded to the call of displaying generousity. I have seen many acts of generosity displayed by individuals, and some cold acts. I have also seen some moochers.
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Anyone recall a time when your congregation came to the aid of a Brother or sister in need??
by jam ini'm not talking about a individual, but a congregation as a whole.. i'm talking about a brother or sister that really hit hard times.. have there ever been an occasion where the brothers (elders).
decided to dip into the kh funds and help one in need????.
example, brother loose his job, get evicted, family of four or.
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Prescott Arizona
by ducatijoe ini was an elder in prescott for many years... anyone now out from there?
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Welcome, Duca
I got to see an Arizona sunset recently, and was truly amazed. You sure live in a beautiful State.
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What is this new Announcement to take place in August?
by Quarterback injust heard from an elder.
he told me that there is another change to be announced in august.
he didn't know more about it.. any other info?.
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Just two months ......for the count down
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Two points of entry for the Dallas Convention?
by CaptainSchmideo inanyone else hear about this?
i got this second hand from my wife, who got it from her mom.. .
apparently, there will be two points of entry to the convention.
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My covention site is a smaller stadium, and security is not a big issue. I imagine in the larger cities, when famous stadiums are used, and there is a large attendance, it reflects the attitude of post 9/11.
Glad I won't have those problems.
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Come on, Lois.....share a beer with me
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Get well Grace (Mouthy)
by label licker ina loud get well grace from all of us to you.
everyone, grace has been in and out of the hospital and i'm sure she would love to read your get wells.
we miss you grace:) wish i could post pictures.
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So sorry to hear about your health. Hope it gets better, Take care
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Do you think the age has passed when there can be no new religions?
by truthseeker ini think we are already living in the age where there can be no new religions.
we have access to information like never before and anyone claiming revelations of something new and starting a whole new religion can easily be discredited.. christianity and islam may continue to subdivide but i think we've pretty much seen the end of anything new in terms of a new belief system.. .
what are your thoughts on this?.
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We may have topped the limit of the religion list, but, we certainly have more room for new diet books.
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Why do Christian nations think they can assimilate Muslims into their communities , does Islam attempt to assimilate Christians in their communities ?
by smiddy inislam /muslims today are what christianity was centuries ago , the two beleif systems are like oil and water , not to be mixed .
christians are not tolerated spreading their infectious disease amongst muslims, in islamic countrys , and harsh penalties apply for them doing so in muslim countries , including the death penalty.
stonings , whippings etc.. on the other hand christian nations are very tolerant of muslim extremists who incite hatred and violence on their own territory , and they get a slap on the wrist and say dont do it again .
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I welcome people of all mixed colours, educational background, ages, and various personalities into my home. The only things I ask of them ist to leave their beleifs, political views, shoes, and their culture outside of my door.
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WT Letter, August 2015
by Quarterback indear brothers:.
whazzup?????.
one year has passed and we have noticed that you have not had any issues with your monthly pledges.
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Dear Brothers:
Whazzup?????
One year has passed and we have noticed that you have not had any issues with your monthly pledges. For this reason we suspect that you have not be quite truthful with us with what you are able to afford. For this reason we are doubling the amount, and increasing the regular pioneer quotas. Don't expect 30 hr pioneering any time soon.
Who loves you more than us,
Your brothers
the GB
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Coffee Appreciation
by FL_Panthers inas i'm making my seventh cup for the day, i thought it would be a good idea to have an appreciation thread.
what's the best ground coffee?
beans?.
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Tim Horton's is the Canadian high ranking coffee, and it has sustained me during my working career.
Starbucks does a good bold cup of coffee. I like mine black.
I recently bought an Espresso machine that makes great Espresso. I use an Italian blend of coffee for that.