I pioneered for 8 yrs right out of High School, I even graduated a semester early to be able to start ASAP! It was the early 80s and it seemed that every other Watchtower study article emphasized the pioneer work, I remember one article in particular posing the question for all JWs to ask themselves: "Can I excuse myself before Jehovah for not pioneering?" not exact words but something similar to that. Talk about a "guilt trip"! Besides, I had a mom and a sister who were reg pioneers, both STILL are. An uncle who served on a branch committee in the foreign field, dad was and still is the PO etc... it seemed the natural thing for me to do. As some others commented, I too started out with the proper motive, I really felt that the Kingdom message needed to be shared with as many as possible before THE END, which of course was "around the corner"! I remember praying before each door for Jehovah to give me the proper words to say to touch the householder's heart. Eventually though the whole counting time issue did take its toll and I too succumb to the "men pleasing" trap! I finally had to stop as I realized that I couldn't continue fooling myself.
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Counting Time... Is It Part Of The Rot?
by ballistic inhow many here have pioneered?.
be honest, what was predominantly on your mind, telling people this wonderfull good news or was it counting time?.
an elder once said to me, "you know, it's strange how when pioneers quit pioneering, they're hours don't stay the same, they don't gradually diminish and they don't even drop by half... they drop practically to nothing.".
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Fallout Over The WT-UN Contraversey
by Ranchette inyes, fallout has already begun (literally)over the wt-un contraversey!.
a long time jw friend of ours told my husband today that he has already disassociated himself from the organization after seeing the proof of wt's immoral affair with the beast.. this was the last straw for him.. i wonder how many others this info is going to effect this way?.
we will see.. ranchette
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Trevor Scott:
GREAT LETTER! I printed it to share with my dad on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
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Fallout Over The WT-UN Contraversey
by Ranchette inyes, fallout has already begun (literally)over the wt-un contraversey!.
a long time jw friend of ours told my husband today that he has already disassociated himself from the organization after seeing the proof of wt's immoral affair with the beast.. this was the last straw for him.. i wonder how many others this info is going to effect this way?.
we will see.. ranchette
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I was supposed to lead the group in the FS today, but just couldn't bring myself to go out. I must say Im quite dismayed lately with all the information now available about the WTS on line. I just finished searching the UN's website and sure enough the WTS is one of the member NGOs. We just covered the material in the Isaiah book about how Babylon the Great is sitting on the UN engaging in spiritual audultery and how she will be DESTROYED soon! While conducting the BS thursday nite I felt like such a hypocrite covering the material and actually having the friends read Rev 17 and asking for comments on the application of the text. I have a lot of work to do now. Monday Im going to carefully share the information with my dad.
Wish me luck!
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Questions for our brand 'Newbies'
by LDH incould you please tell us all how long you lurked before you decided to join us?.
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and if i missed anyone, i'm sorry.
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I lurked for over a year.
I concur with JBean's comments!
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RE: "Special Meeting"
by Quandary ini'm very surprised that my family has not heard about this "special meeting".
we are a 3rd generation jw family, dad is the po, mom has been a reg pio for 25 yrs, brother is a bethelite.
can anyone tell me the date of this supposed "special meeting" and if there is a chicagoland location.. thanks
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Thanks Eby
It will be very interesting to read up on the news from this "special" event.
I don't understand what the Society is trying to accomplish with all the secrecy surrounding this meeting. These are the things that feed the egos of the "pharisees" amongst us. I can just hear some of the "chosen" ones gloating over the fact they were invited. Personally, I could care less about sitting through yet ANOTHER meeting. My family and I, including my uncle and aunt overseas who serve in a foreign branch have always maintained a very low profile as we go about our service, never expecting acclamations for what we feel is our duty to perform. One of my dad's favorite texts is Ruth 2:12 "May Jehovah reward the way you act..." and this is his motto. I'm having a harder time lately dealing with all the pompous, over-righteous "boys" than I've had in the past. This event just gives them more fuel. Oh well-
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RE: "Special Meeting"
by Quandary ini'm very surprised that my family has not heard about this "special meeting".
we are a 3rd generation jw family, dad is the po, mom has been a reg pio for 25 yrs, brother is a bethelite.
can anyone tell me the date of this supposed "special meeting" and if there is a chicagoland location.. thanks
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Thanks AlanF for your input.
Does anyone know if there is going to be one in the Chicagoland area?
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RE: "Special Meeting"
by Quandary ini'm very surprised that my family has not heard about this "special meeting".
we are a 3rd generation jw family, dad is the po, mom has been a reg pio for 25 yrs, brother is a bethelite.
can anyone tell me the date of this supposed "special meeting" and if there is a chicagoland location.. thanks
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I'm very surprised that my family has not heard about this "Special Meeting". We are a 3rd generation JW family, dad is the PO, mom has been a reg pio for 25 yrs, brother is a bethelite. Can anyone tell me the date of this supposed "special meeting" and if there is a Chicagoland location.
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Reasoning on use of Blood to safe lives!
by Quandary ini don't post very often on this board and when i do i'm quite laconic.
it's my nature, im a person of few yet concise words.
that being said i would like to share my brief thoughts on the blood issue as i see it.. all jws are familiar with the words at luke 22:20 as they are read ritually every memorial: " ...this cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in your behalf.".
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I don't post very often on this board and when I do I'm quite laconic. It's my nature, Im a person of few yet concise words. That being said I would like to share my brief thoughts on the blood issue as I see it.
All JWs are familiar with the words at Luke 22:20 as they are read ritually every Memorial: " ...This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my BLOOD, which is to be poured out in YOUR behalf."
My simple reasoning is this:
Since Jesus gave his BLOOD for our salvation, what is so wrong with us giving our blood to save someone's life? Isn't the use of blood for the saving of life an approved practice since our Leader set the precedent?
Just my take on the matter.
I feel the whole blood issue should just be a matter of conscience.
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Memories of Traveling Brothers
by Quandary ini know a similar topic has been started before but im sitting here feeling a little nostalgic at the moment as i reflect on some of the truly sincere people i have been priveleged to meet in this organization.
one such person was david binkley and his truly wonderful wife esther.
they served us when i was a kid and i will never forget their genuine christian personalities!
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I also wanted to ask if anyone else remembered the Binkley's and if anyone knew if they are still around and where they might be serving?
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Memories of Traveling Brothers
by Quandary ini know a similar topic has been started before but im sitting here feeling a little nostalgic at the moment as i reflect on some of the truly sincere people i have been priveleged to meet in this organization.
one such person was david binkley and his truly wonderful wife esther.
they served us when i was a kid and i will never forget their genuine christian personalities!
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I know a similar topic has been started before but Im sitting here feeling a little nostalgic at the moment as I reflect on some of the truly sincere people I have been priveleged to meet in this organization. One such person was David Binkley and his truly wonderful wife Esther. They served us when I was a kid and I will never forget their genuine christian personalities! They were the humblest, meekest traveling couple I have ever met, just serving the brothers in their special role as traveling friends always with a "real" smile on their faces! I pray Jehovah will always look out for his True servants as they really do follow Christ's example of self sacrifice! Does anyone else have any fond memories of brothers in authoritative positions that were true gems?