Some have suggested JWs have hired professional PR companies to come up with ideas to stop the bleeding. This makes sense when you think about all the change’s lately.
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Join JW's or DIE - soon!!!
by BoogerMan inw72 10/1 p. 607 - "they (jw's) know that soon now all who are not true worshipers of jehovah (jw's) will be destroyed.".
how quickly half a century passes by!
2 peter 3:8 - "...one day is with jehovah jw.borg as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day.
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Latest jw broadcast referring to allegations of protecting pedophiles
by jonahstourguide inhi folks.. i put this in abuse as i thought it relevant.. a physically in mentally out friend that considers our friendship greater than religion told me that on the latest broadcast steven lett alluded to satans voice being behind people that claim the organisation protects pedophiles.. my friend then went on to say they must be in damage control.. he added, but that is correct, they are hiding their internal records.
is not that construed as protecting the accused?.
if i get the inclination i may post a snippet of what was actually said.. sadly my friend is trying to protect his family relationships and so goes along with the charade.. his situation weighs on me but, as many of you here know, it can be a difficult road to travel.. jtg.
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It’s not like it used to be when I was growing up
they used to just say don’t take any literature from apostates which you hardly ever had the opportunity to do anyway
now the internet changes everything, you can look at both sides of any subject and make your own mind up
My favourite video the Borg ever made was whiteboard video about smoking, the best line ever was “no thanks I’ve checked out the risks and it’s not for me”
well this applies to any organisation that pushes being fully vaccinated so hard and act like salesmen for big pharma
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Latest jw broadcast referring to allegations of protecting pedophiles
by jonahstourguide inhi folks.. i put this in abuse as i thought it relevant.. a physically in mentally out friend that considers our friendship greater than religion told me that on the latest broadcast steven lett alluded to satans voice being behind people that claim the organisation protects pedophiles.. my friend then went on to say they must be in damage control.. he added, but that is correct, they are hiding their internal records.
is not that construed as protecting the accused?.
if i get the inclination i may post a snippet of what was actually said.. sadly my friend is trying to protect his family relationships and so goes along with the charade.. his situation weighs on me but, as many of you here know, it can be a difficult road to travel.. jtg.
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There is also this new Jade and Nita video to use Jades words “not to look at anything negative about my beliefs”
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Smoking gun GB can’t get out of this one
by Mikejw inhere in 2022 if anyone says anything against the vaccines even a little bit you are almost apostate.. someone once mentioned all vaccinated sports stars collapsing and someone else said not to speak badly about the gb or by extension jehovah.. the gb can’t get out of this one, it’s gone too far.
it’s now the case that if you speak against the vaccines you are speaking against the gb and by extension jehovah .
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As I had a pregnant wife at the start of the Governing body really pushing them, and then a feeding mother I chose to go against the GBs direction but not tell anyone
to me this is the smoking gun. They can not be directed by Jehovah. They can not be Jehovahs one channel and Jehovah did not help get all these pregnant and feeding mothers to get these injections
We now know of multiple fully vaccinated couples who have lost babies and had babies born with serious complications
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Smoking gun GB can’t get out of this one
by Mikejw inhere in 2022 if anyone says anything against the vaccines even a little bit you are almost apostate.. someone once mentioned all vaccinated sports stars collapsing and someone else said not to speak badly about the gb or by extension jehovah.. the gb can’t get out of this one, it’s gone too far.
it’s now the case that if you speak against the vaccines you are speaking against the gb and by extension jehovah .
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stan livedeath18 hours ago
Mikejw--i ask you again--are you an elder NOW
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Stan sorry I if I missed your question before yes I am still an elder but I am PIMA, physically in mentally agnostic.
But if anyone knew I went against GB direction not to be fully vaccinated then I would lose privileges
until I see proof of evolution or of another belief then I view it just as I view the Bible that it may be right or it may not be I just dont know
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Smoking gun GB can’t get out of this one
by Mikejw inhere in 2022 if anyone says anything against the vaccines even a little bit you are almost apostate.. someone once mentioned all vaccinated sports stars collapsing and someone else said not to speak badly about the gb or by extension jehovah.. the gb can’t get out of this one, it’s gone too far.
it’s now the case that if you speak against the vaccines you are speaking against the gb and by extension jehovah .
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Jan, serious question.
What would you say to a pregnant or nursing mother who asks you should she follow the direction from the governing body and by extension Jehovah to be fully vaccinated?
by the sound of it you would say to her yes the vaccines are safe and effective be fully vaccinated?
this to me is absolutely dangerous and you would have blood on your hands just as those fat old men in world headquarters now do.
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Did the Watchtower Society ban Vaccinations and Organ Transplants?
by Vanderhoven7 inan avid wts supporter writes:.
re: vaccinations: vaccinations have never been banned.
if they were, then no representative of the wts would have been allowed to travel overseas when vaccines were compulsory around 1920 when vaccines was regularly in the news, there was both positive and negative information printed in the golden age (forerunner of the awake) but not from the staff writers, but from out side sources of article by medical doctors at the time and others that responded to those articles.. re: organ transplants: organ transplants were never forbidden by the society.
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Vanderhoven711 hours ago
An avid WTS supporter writes:
RE: VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations have never been banned. . If they were, then no representative of the WTS would have been allowed to travel overseas when vaccines were compulsory Around 1920 when vaccines was regularly in the news, there was both positive and negative information printed in the Golden Age (forerunner of the Awake) but NOT from the staff writers, but from out side sources of article by medical doctors at the time and others that responded to those articles.
RE: ORGAN TRANSPLANTS: Organ transplants were never forbidden by the Society. Like vaccinations, organ transplants have always been up to the individual.
Is he right or wrong?
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where red did this come from?
he is wrong to say its up to the individual because you would lose privileges if you dont stay fully vaccinated. So this is not up to the individual.
if you don’t follow the direction to be fully vaccinated you are going against the GB and by extension Jehovah.
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Smoking gun GB can’t get out of this one
by Mikejw inhere in 2022 if anyone says anything against the vaccines even a little bit you are almost apostate.. someone once mentioned all vaccinated sports stars collapsing and someone else said not to speak badly about the gb or by extension jehovah.. the gb can’t get out of this one, it’s gone too far.
it’s now the case that if you speak against the vaccines you are speaking against the gb and by extension jehovah .
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https://www.trialsitenews.com/a/covid-19-injections-in-pregnant-women-lead-to-8x-increase-in-spontaneous-abortions-and-3x-increase-in-stillbirths.-a48c57af
Bart, they evidence is clear these jabs are horrifically harmful for women or anyone pregnant of not, and this is why the official government advisory U turn now saying the opposite of the current Governing Body direction.
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this is is good question to ask the organisation?
As you probably know there has been a U turn on official government direction now saying pregnant and nursing mothers should also not be vaccinated. Link attached.Many brothers and sisters are confused as the direction from the governing body is to be fully vaccinated and we have had many reminders to obey directions from the organisation even if they go against government directions.Please could you clarify will there be new directions along with official government directions or should pregnant and feeding mothers still follow the GB directions and go against the governments new directions?Toxicity conclusionsThe absence of reproductive toxicity data is a reflection of the speed of development to first identify and select COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 for clinical testing and its rapid development to meet the ongoing urgent health need. In principle, a decision on licensing a vaccine could be taken in these circumstances without data from reproductive toxicity studies animals, but there are studies ongoing and these will be provided when available. In the context of supply under Regulation 174, it is considered that sufficient reassurance of safe use of the vaccine in pregnant women cannot be provided at the present time: however, use in women of childbearing potential could be supported provided healthcare professionals are advised to rule out known or suspected pregnancy prior to vaccination. Women who are breastfeeding should also not be vaccinated. These judgements reflect the absence of data at the present time and do not reflect a specific finding of concern. Adequate advice with regard to women of childbearing potential, pregnant women and breastfeeding women has been provided in both the Information for UK Healthcare Professionals and the Information for UK recipients. -
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Smoking gun GB can’t get out of this one
by Mikejw inhere in 2022 if anyone says anything against the vaccines even a little bit you are almost apostate.. someone once mentioned all vaccinated sports stars collapsing and someone else said not to speak badly about the gb or by extension jehovah.. the gb can’t get out of this one, it’s gone too far.
it’s now the case that if you speak against the vaccines you are speaking against the gb and by extension jehovah .
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Bartolomeo19 hours ago
Serious adverse events of special interest following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in randomized trials in adults
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X22010283
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The trial ends 2023. This is an experimental drug. Anyone who follows the governing body are still part of this medical trail until next year.
The governing body has really done it this time. There is no way they can get out of this one, this is the smoking gun we have all been waiting for.
In years to come every Jdub will be asking why did the GB push the jabs so hard now that we know they were so harmful???
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Elders confidential September
by Mikejw infor elders.
announcements and reminders.
september 2022.
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FOR ELDERS
Announcements and Reminders
September 2022
1. Publications for Personal Use: Attendants should discreetly offer a copy of the literature being used at congregation meetings, such as the Bible, the study edition of The Watch- tower, and the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, to any in attendance who need one, including children.
2. 2022 Kingdom Ministry School: Arrangements are being made for classes of the 2022 Kingdom Ministry School to be held in person in the early part of 2023. The course will be approximately eight hours in length and will be for elders only. Your circuit overseer will soon inform you of the specific dates and location of the class that you will be assigned to attend.
3. Locating Approved Publishers for Theocratic Audio/Video Productions: There is a growing need for publishers to assist as actors or extras in theocratic audio/video produc- tions. In order to fill this need, the organization is arranging for approved publishers in se- lected congregations to be invited to participate in self-guided auditions. Representatives from the Regional Video Team (RVT) will contact you with further information if your con- gregation is selected to participate. Please do not discuss this arrangement with publishers.
FOR CONGREGATION SERVICE COMMITTEES
1. Assisting with Vernacular Audio Recordings: Please be mindful that only those who are exemplary should be recommended to the branch for this privilege, this includes minors. Please send names and contact details (telephone and email) of recommended individuals to InboxTRANS.GB@bethel.jw.org. Thereafter, representatives from the Translation Depart- ment will contact selected publishers with further information.
FOR COORDINATORS OF THE BODIES OF ELDERS
1. Announcements for Congregations: Please ensure that the announcements for con- gregations are read at the next midweek meeting and thereafter posted on the information board for at least one month.
2. Rating Convention Speakers and Interpreters: The coordinator of the body of elders, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the auxiliary counselor (or another elder respected for his teaching ability if the auxiliary counselor is the coordinator of the body of elders or the Watchtower Study conductor) should prayerfully review the abilities and the example of each elder who has been approved by the body of elders to give outgoing public talks. The three brothers should follow closely the direction provided in Instructions for Rating Speak- ers and Interpreters (S-315i). The Speaker and Interpreter Ratings (S-315) form should be submitted to the circuit overseer—not the branch office—by the date indicated on jw.org.
3. Promoting Literacy: Please arrange for the body of elders to discuss the topic of pro- moting literacy at the next elders’ meeting. Is there a need for family heads in the congrega- tion to help their families to become literate? Do progressive Bible students need additional assistance to learn how to read and write? Is there a need to organize literacy classes? (sfl chap. 24 par. 20) As a reminder, copies of the brochure Apply Yourself to Reading and Writing are available for download on jw.org.
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4. Caring for the Needs of the Blind and Visually Impaired: The body of elders should discuss the needs of any blind or visually impaired publishers or interested persons in the congregation at the next elders’ meeting to ensure that the needs are being cared for.—sfl chap. 1 par. 6 pt. 3; chap. 5 par. 2 pt. 4.
FOR SERVICE OVERSEERS
1. Literature Inventory: All language-coordinating congregations should submit their in- ventory quantities using jw.org no later than September 15, 2022. The following actions should be taken by the literature servant in the language-coordinating congregation::
(1) Prior to submitting the inventory report, review the latest version of the List of Publi- cations Approved to Discard (S-60) and follow the instructions to discard any items appearing in the list.
(2) Record the inventory count on the latest version of the Monthly Movement of Literature (S-28) form. This includes any literature stored on public witnessing carts. When filling out the information for the public Watchtower and Awake! in the “Periodicals” section of the form, please be sure to record the quantity received for each issue as well as the quantity remaining at the end of the featured months. If there is a large surplus of magazines from recent months, standing requests should be reduced accordingly. —S-56 par. 8.
(3) Submit the inventory report via jw.org. On the “Congregation” section of the home page when logged in to jw.org, select “Literature.” Then select “Request a Publication.” On the “Congregation” tab under the heading “Request Literature,” select “Inventory Reports.” An inventory report should be submitted for each language displayed.
(4) Along with the service overseer of the language-coordinating congregation, determine how much literature can be shared with nearby congregations. Then, on the “Congre- gation” tab, under the heading “Request Literature,” select “Inventory Reports” and then “Maintain Current Inventory.” Update the “Quantity to Share” column.
2. Review of Literature Requests: The congregation should have on hand extra copies of literature used at congregation meetings. Along with the literature servant, please regularly review standing requests of the study edition of The Watchtower and the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook. Requested quantities should closely match the needs of the congrega- tion.—S-56 app. A.
3. Resuming Magnetic-Compatible Posters for Public Magazines: Production of mag- netic-compatible posters for public magazines has resumed. Pending requests for Awake! No. 3 2021, The Watchtower No. 1 2022, and Awake! No. 1 2022 will be filled. Congrega- tions may wish to store their posters after their feature months have passed so that they can be reused in the future.
4. Caring for the Needs of the Blind and Visually Impaired: If there are publishers or interested persons in your congregation who are blind or visually impaired, you should com- municate with them to confirm that they are receiving spiritual food in their preferred format. (sfl chap. 5 par. 2 pt. 4) In addition to the resources mentioned in the announcement for congregations, embossed braille publications and large-print publications may be requested from the branch office.
5. Sylheti Speakers in the Territory (English congregations only): Sylheti is a spoken language closely related to Bengali. It is spoken by thousands of people throughout Britain and Ireland. Most congregation territories contain Indian restaurants, a large number of which are run and staffed by Sylheti speakers. We suggest assigning a few pioneers or S-147-22.09-E Bi
experienced publishers to visit these premises at quiet times. From the Internet they could learn a simple greeting in Sylheti, and offer to show a video. A variety of ministry videos are available in Sylheti on jw.org. Be alert to invite them to local meetings. We believe there is great potential in this language field and we hope this suggestion proves beneficial. Please write to the Service Department with any positive experiences that result.
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Announcements and Reminders
September 2022
FOR CONGREGATIONS
1. Preaching to the Blind and Visually Impaired: Many resources are available for the blind and visually impaired. These include audio publications that can be accessed via jw.org, JW Library, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Additionally, screen reader (RTF) and notetaker (BRL) files as well as videos with audio descriptions are available on jw.org. When a blind or visually impaired person shows interest, it is often beneficial to ask how he prefers to take in information and then assist him in locating the appropriate resource. Pub- lishers who need assistance with the use of these resources may also call the branch office and ask for the jw.org Help Desk.
2. Publications for Christian Meetings: The Governing Body wants to help all in the con- gregation, whether young or old, to progress spiritually. In large measure, this requires that we be able to read and study God’s Word. We also need to have a personal copy of the publications considered at congregation meetings. This would include a Bible, a copy of the study edition of The Watchtower, and a copy of the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook. We use these publications to prepare for our meetings. We also use them to follow along when we attend. (Ps. 1:2; 1 Tim. 4:13-15) Many now use digital formats of these publications. However, we are also eager to provide printed copies. For example, some parents use dig- ital formats of the Bible, the study edition of The Watchtower, and the Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, but they provide printed copies for each one of their children. (See the article “Why Reading Is Important for Children—Part 2: Screen or Print?” on jw.org.) This is important so that the children can prepare for, follow along, and participate in the meetings. Parents, do each of your children have a personal copy of the Bible and other meeting pub- lications? (Deut. 6:6-9) If you need printed copies of these publications, please do not hesi- tate to request them from the literature servant. Having personal copies of the Bible and study publications, whether in printed or electronic format, will enhance our preparation for and participation in Christian meetings and assist all of us to make spiritual progress.—Heb. 5:14.
3. Mask-Wearing in the Ministry: As a reminder, in areas where mask-wearing is not man- dated by the secular authorities, each publisher will decide whether or not to wear a mask in the ministry. When you approach people, we know you will continue to show due respect and consideration for their feelings and circumstances.
4. Resuming In-Person Theocratic Schools: We are excited to announce that in locations where governmental regulations allow, in-person classes of the School for Kingdom Evan- gelizers, the School for Congregation Elders, and the Pioneer Service School will resume in January 2023.
5. In-Person Circuit Assemblies: The Governing Body has given approval to resume in- person circuit assemblies beginning January 1, 2023. Those who are unable to attend in person may contact one of the elders to request access to view a prerecorded program that is available on JW Stream.
6. Assisting with Vernacular Audio Recordings: There is an ongoing need for publishers with vernacular language skills to assist with audio recording projects, including original songs. Therefore, we are keen to identify publishers, both adults and children, who are fluent and able to express themselves with good diction in the following languages: Welsh, Irish Gaelic,
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Scottish Gaelic, Maltese, and Persian. If you would like to make yourself available to assist in this way, please speak with your service committee.
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