the july 2020 announcements mentions that baptism can be held in an “inflatable pool” as long as it touches the ground.
the pool must not be “on a terrace, flat roof, balcony, etc.”.
has anyone ever noticed that as a requirement?.
It is due to the safety ...weight of inflatable pool could be considerable high.
But don't worry...in Italy we have the best engineers in Bethel..so no problem about this calc. Of course not mentioning they decide to bought the wrong building for the new Bethel.
IC
it started off as "dear friend ,as one of your neighbours" , however the postmark on the letter was from 2 townships away ?
a good twenty minute car drive away .a minor point i know.
it goes on about how she is concerned about the effects that current events are having on the welfare of the community and the corona-virus has prevented her from discussing the issues personally with me.. she then goes on to state and quote jeremiah 29:11 and then goes on to say "for more information about this promise and other questions like :.
I think you can write a letter to this lady and put inside to another letter to the congregation where you ask to deliver your mail to her. I hope they are not dishonest to this level. I think like this you should be able to reach her.
Than as content maybe you can ask for her answer to the ARC and IICSA, as in the JW.Org you didn't find any answer in the legal area. In a plain and gentle way as you are interested truly.
Than in case you want to avoid your real name and want to continue the discussion, you can build anonymous email for it to mention inside.
Good luck and keep us posted if you will reply
IC
did anyone else experience a nostalgic throwback to the 1990s when the latest watchtower announcements presented their demand for increased donations from congregations as a “simplified” arrangement?
5. adjustment to resolved congregation donations: in the past, the congregation was presented with multiple resolutions to donate funds to the branch office in support of vari- ous activities cared for by the organization.
this arrangement has been simplified.
For bethelitesalot:
My two cents for you, tell your wife you are doing the donation via internet from Bank account each month. In this way less contact for the elder to be in danger for them and for her. And of course don't do it!
At least you will not give them any money and you wife can sleep well.
IC
during covid-19 crisis our hall decides to double the amount sent to hq from our local account.
the resolution is unanimously supported, no questions asked.
has anyone else had this happen?.
In my case around 5K plus the resolution around 3...4 euro per people. Anyway I think is quite important sign. They are scratching the end of the barrel! Basically my congregation as all the other around the world has no money left in the bank account. Plus each month's will send the money. And let see in how much time we can build again the three-four months saving back.
Next time they need money they must start to sell property or reduce dramatically people in special services. There is nothing left in the congregation anymore. Let see... I see the light at the end of the tunnel.... I hope the ARC and the other "persecution" will give the last push to ruin economically this organization.
IC
it was announced at the meeting.
do what you are able to because of covid.. i think i should sign up as i’m able to meet the hour requirements.
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I hope it will break the cognitive dissonance this one!
extreme abuse or non support how about mild physical abuse?
or as i know of, a sister who wanted a bigger house and left.
she also encouraged adultery sk she could move on.
In the JW world there is all the spectrum of humanity. Good and bad... Normal and sociopath....
They are not so clean as they described...
IC
dear brothers, july 27, 2020. in 1919, the president of the watchtower society made a bold prediction, “millions now living will never die”.
that quotation was constantly repeated by the organization till the year 2000 when they realized that everyone in attendance at that assembly, who listened to j.r. rutherford repeat those words, are dead.. that teaching has guided my life.
statements were repeatedly made at assemblies, conventions and in print that there was no career in “this system of things” so you don’t need a job with benefits or retirement, your fulltime job is to “preach the good news”!
Good luck!
IC
well its been a while since i posted and i wanted to ask what latest 'new light' has been revealed so i can keep up.
just also wanted to say rest in peace dansk and mouthy amongst others, long time members here and great people.. minimus if you see this good to see you're still active, gumby & uncle bruce also if you stumble on this i wish you both well.
gumby i know you made many sacrfices mate, i hope you're happy.
Great comment smiddy3! luckily Tony the turd cannot see your pants in zoom!
been reading here for a few years.. 4th gen jw, born and raised, served for a few years which was the catalyst for me.
the politics, backstabbing, slandering and coercive tactics in particular caused a constant internal struggle.
i started researching and focused only on the stories of ex-elders/servants to see if i was the only one - i wasn't.. the rest is history..
Welcome!
in their covid19 related instructions watchtower writes:.
restrictions imposed by the government that affect our activities should be followed.
what changed?
Yes but on weekly base the hall should check and continuously keep it in good shape....you never know when start the sale :)
BR
IC
