Posts by suavojr

The Local Design/Construction Department broadcast to all elders on January 31, 2015, explained the urgent need for Kingdom Halls throughout the United States and outlined organizational refinements that the Governing Body approved for addressing this need.

Highlights of that broadcast were then provided in the letter dated February 23, 2015, to all bodies of elders in the United States branch territory. We are confident that your heart is fully determined to support these efforts. (2 Ki. 10:15) In this connection, we are pleased to share with you the following comments.

The branch office prepares and maintains a master plan to prioritize the need for Kingdom Halls throughout the branch territory. Congregation meeting attendance is compared with auditorium capacity to ensure that Kingdom Hall auditoriums are fully utilized.

When an auditorium is overcrowded and no additional meeting times can be scheduled, building a new Kingdom Hall may be the most practical solution. On the other hand, the master plan may identify auditoriums that could be better utilized. In such cases, the branch office, with the assistance of the circuit overseer(s) and the bodies of elders, will consider the following questions: Could congregations merge in order to make better use of the auditorium capacity? Could a congregation relocate to an auditorium with sufficient parking and seating? If so, the branch office may decide that a new Kingdom Hall is not needed and direct that a merger take place. Such adjustments will result in conserving donated funds.

In cases in which a congregation desires to relocate to a different auditorium for other reasons, the elders should consult with their circuit overseer who will forward the request to the branch office for review.

Please be assured that the branch office will give careful consideration to the observations provided by the circuit overseer(s) and the bodies of elders before making a final decision. (Prov.15:22) We are confident of your full support of this arrangement. As spiritual men, we all acknowledge that Kingdom resources and places of worship belong to Jehovah God. (Hag. 2:8) In this way, we imitate the cooperative spirit of first-century Christians who “were of one heart and soul, and not even one of them would say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.”—Acts 4:32.

Thank you for your kind cooperation as we unitedly address the need for more places togather together and praise Jehovah. (Ps. 35:18) We send our warm Christian love and best wishes

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New letter, re: Fully Utilizing Kingdom Hall Auditoriums

by suavojr in

jw
friends

let the merging begin!!!.

to all bodies of elders in the united states branch territory.

re: fully utilizing kingdom hall auditoriums.

suavojr

Let the merging begin!!!

TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES BRANCH TERRITORY

Re: Fully Utilizing Kingdom Hall Auditoriums

Dear Brothers:

The Local Design/Construction Department broadcast to all elders on January 31, 2015, explained

the urgent need for Kingdom Halls throughout the United States and outlined organizational

refinements that the Governing Body approved for addressing this need. Highlights of that broadcast

were then provided in the letter dated February 23, 2015, to all bodies of elders in the United

States branch territory. We are confident that your heart is fully determined to support these efforts.

(2 Ki. 10:15) In this connection, we are pleased to share with you the following comments.

The branch office prepares and maintains a master plan to prioritize the need for Kingdom

Halls throughout the branch territory. Congregation meeting attendance is compared with auditorium

capacity to ensure that Kingdom Hall auditoriums are fully utilized. When an auditorium is

overcrowded and no additional meeting times can be scheduled, building a new Kingdom Hall may

be the most practical solution. On the other hand, the master plan may identify auditoriums that

could be better utilized. In such cases, the branch office, with the assistance of the circuit overseer(s)

and the bodies of elders, will consider the following questions: Could congregations merge in order to

make better use of the auditorium capacity? Could a congregation relocate to an auditorium with sufficient

parking and seating? If so, the branch office may decide that a new Kingdom Hall is not needed

and direct that a merger take place. Such adjustments will result in conserving donated funds.

In cases in which a congregation desires to relocate to a different auditorium for other reasons,

the elders should consult with their circuit overseer who will forward the request to the branch

office for review.

Please be assured that the branch office will give careful consideration to the observations

provided by the circuit overseer(s) and the bodies of elders before making a final decision. (Prov.

15:22) We are confident of your full support of this arrangement. As spiritual men, we all

acknowledge that Kingdom resources and places of worship belong to Jehovah God. (Hag. 2:8) In

this way, we imitate the cooperative spirit of first-century Christians who “were of one heart and

soul, and not even one of them would say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they

had all things in common.”—Acts 4:32.

Thank you for your kind cooperation as we unitedly address the need for more places to

gather together and praise Jehovah. (Ps. 35:18) We send our warm Christian love and best wishes

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JW Org Flags at R.C.

by ToesUp in

photo was posted on jw-archive.

j.w.org flags flying at the 2015 r.c.

in fribourg, switzerland..

suavojr

So sad...

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I Don't Get It!

by John Aquila in

there are literally about thirty young single very good looking sisters in this one kingdom hall under the age of 30. that is just one kingdom hall.

in the circuit there are literally hundreds of young beautiful jw girls under 30 who are single and anxious to get married.

about two years ago, this one single good looking brother who is about 30 years old and who is an elder married this plain looking sister who is 59 years old.

suavojr

marking

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Booklet exposing Trinity Brochure

by Pubsinger in

there was a booklet that exposed the errors, deceptions and misquotes in the trinity brochure.

i think it was called something like "why should you believe 'should you believe the trinity'" or something like that lol.

it went through the society's brochure page by page, quote by quote and gave full sources etc.. does anyone know if it's still available, preferably an online copy?.

suavojr

I found this on his website.

http://jashow.org/wiki/index.php/Examining_Should_You_Believe_in_the_Trinity/Part_1

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WBTS / JW views never quoted as good source of information

by menrov in

not sure if my title is correct.

what i noticed is that in say secular bible research documentation, books, lectures etc, one never (or at least i have never read it) reads a quote from one of the former or current wbts leaders nor do i ever see a reference to one of their publication (unless it is article about the jw/wbts itself).. for example, if you read a book on a bible theme or topic written by a scholar or other bible teachers/professors from prof xyz, you will find often in these books a reference to publications / statements / quotes from other scholars or professors.

but never have i seen a reference to say a wt publication or quote / statement from one the leaders of the organisation.. so, despite the million page printed or conferences organised by the wbts, the material apparently is never considered of value to others or to use as reference material.. in my view, that says a lot..... or am i wrong?

suavojr

Why do they have some awards at the Brooklyn headquarters? I suspect those awards are either fake or of no real importance... but the person giving us the tour said 'the GB wants to compete with other publishing entities and give weight to there material" basically if they are able to get some recognition it is easier for them to promote their blood doctrine, get legal recognition, etc...

Anyone knows what I'm talking about?

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BART EHRMAN answers my question

by TerryWalstrom in

as a member on bart ehrman's blog, i am able to ask him direct questions.is jehovah in the bible?.

question:.

how firmly grounded in reality is the claim of jehovahs witnesses that the divine name (jehovah) belongs in the new testament?.

suavojr

BTW Perry can go back to hide now

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BART EHRMAN answers my question

by TerryWalstrom in

as a member on bart ehrman's blog, i am able to ask him direct questions.is jehovah in the bible?.

question:.

how firmly grounded in reality is the claim of jehovahs witnesses that the divine name (jehovah) belongs in the new testament?.

suavojr

If Jesus or his apostles had uttered the Tetra., don't you think it would have caused a tremendous accusation by the Pharisees who were looking for any pretense whatsoever with which to accuse them?

Now the new Pharisees a.k.a Jdubs, claim true Christians must use the divine name, oh the irony...

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2015 Convention Reminders Video!

by Atlantis in

credit goes to mike & kim.. .. https://youtu.be/yj3x6wjrsaq .

.. .. atlantis!.

suavojr

This video makes me ill