wt inc derives a steady stream of income from the "kingdom" halls the took out of the hands of the builder founder congregations.
why sell ?
do they anticipate that the stream will continue even if the asset is gone?.
The CO commented strongly about donations falling off at least once. No mention that brother " fell In to a pile of money" left.
At a convention a GB speaker mentioned how charity was keeping up despite grim economy I thought maybe he meant it for a minute, that we were taking care of each other, then he commented that the money coming in to " the least of christ's brothers " hadn't slackened. Those ÷%4&$^ dont know what least means
reports indicate that many people are physically and emotionally getting sick because they are disturbed by political matters.
some require professional help!.
There is a meanness on both sides. ranting maniacs and snake oil salesmen. If you can find one you kind of like you still find a puppet master in the background. Some of are probably mentally Ill anyway and some if the things we see or imagine seeing turn our stomachs
just yesterday, a pimi jw that i've known for years told me that at the end of a wedding they recently attended in pennsylvania, usa, the "brother" that officiated the ceremony concluded by saying to the bride and groom, "you may now embrace the bride.
no kissing.
just a hug.
Dont know about any you, but I did way more than e,embrace or kiss. Life partner
well she went off to the big convention this morning.
as she left i ventured a bare tiny 'dont give them money' 'they have millions.
' she spun back, (we are on pensions.).
Dobt forget that relief mostly is coordinated from nearby congregations. the old loving arrangement to participate
a couple of months ago, i reported on my congregation being disolved and merged with another.. on sept 1, cong b merged with cong a using the same hall, thereafter using cong a's meeting times.
also nearby cong c moved into the hall using cong b's meeting times and cong c's kh is being put up for sale.. i've since been to both sunday meetings and both midweek meetings.
at all, the parking lot is totally full, cars have to park around the corner and on the street.
Making the halls look full was given as a reason, except they called it utilizing all the seats. An elder did mention it looks better to have the place full. I will add that the back ( slacker) row an side were full. And the back km room. They started kicking moms with babies out at t ours and make the m.h sit in front
for nearly two years i have not seen any jehovah's witnesses going door to door in my neighborhood.
that was not the case when my wife and i first moved here (north central oregon).
in fact, our neighborhood was visited at least once every 4 to 5 months - even in the coldest winter months.
Been there and that is one of better days. Doing not at homes on Saturday when everyone is still at the grocery the conductor giving a short talk instead if getting with the program.
The break is the high point. Dont forget the Van's seat 8, but 4 of them better be agile children, then there is a muppet kingdom song playing, and you are supposed to talk only about spiritual things. I always hope for someone to find a talker as t hff at leaves the rest of us with free time.
Meantime, there is serious necessary stuff not being done at home while you waste a day
hi i’m getting disfellowshipped on thursday and was wondering what advice those that have left have for me.
i’m not sure if i still believe or not.
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You haven't given age, family, marriage, gender. That can play into advice. Do not be so specific you give things away. Let us know how things are.
hi i’m getting disfellowshipped on thursday and was wondering what advice those that have left have for me.
i’m not sure if i still believe or not.
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You will meet people you know at the store. Some will avert their gaze, some will change course, and some ( like me) will still acknowledge you. Family goes the full spectrum from outright treating you as dead, lessening contact, and maintaining contact in private. If in the same household you may be excluded from prayers before meals, discussions, and maybe nagged at to " come back"
You can leave for good, do what is needed to get back in then fade, or go back. No one can tell you what to do, but some will try. We dont know the details, some DFs are for reasons even the world can understand ( adultery), others are just kangaroo court reasons and there are shades in all them. Do not forget to keep living your own life
kick the bucket jw style!.
https://jehovahswitnessfunerals.co.uk .
atlantis!
RWith online books the book cover business has gone bust
As for traditional Victorian funerals, I like them. Do all the pomp and stuff, cry a lot, get over it. Dont try to avoid the subject
Best funeral I went to was catholic, whole deal, rosary, mass, burial. Bagpipes too. Runners up were another catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist. Worst were jw, not rehearsed well, dry, and preachy. I think people go for the food at the re reception and connecting with seldom seen friends,
I catch hell for going, but it is supposed to be for the family. I have even sung amazing grace because it is a pretty song
just wondering hate to give the devil his due.
They still borrow ideas. Anything g they come up with you can find in some other' sects beliefs
