Posts by Italiancalipso

i asked when would those responsible name and shame those institutions that have refused to join the redress scheme and if it was a one off event or are they going to continue to do so.. that was the gist of the message .it was to the herald sun newspaper printed in victoria and distributed nation wide.australia.their are about 5 institutions that have refused to sign up ,4 of them are very small institutions and the jehovah`s witnesses are by far the largest body refusing to join.. those of you in australia keep your eyes peeled to the herald sun to see if it gets published or not..

Italiancalipso

Why not? Let's hope....

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Baptism during Covid - pool must tough the ground?

by jwfacts in

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?.

Italiancalipso

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

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Received a letter from a JW today.

by smiddy3 in

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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 :.

Italiancalipso

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

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The “simplified” congregation donation arrangement

by slimboyfat in

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.

Italiancalipso

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

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World Wide Work Resolution Doubled Overnight

by JW_Rogue in

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?.

Italiancalipso

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

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