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  Gift giving

  by ab.ortega in

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  whenever we had the c/o visit or a special speaker at an assembly, etc.

  i used to give the "brother" or couple a thank you note with some cash.

  also did it with our tour guides at bethel branches.

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  ab.ortega

  Thanks neat blue dog, found very interesting conversations :)

  freddo, I like your idea.
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  Gift giving

  by ab.ortega in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  whenever we had the c/o visit or a special speaker at an assembly, etc.

  i used to give the "brother" or couple a thank you note with some cash.

  also did it with our tour guides at bethel branches.

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  ab.ortega

  Whenever we had the C/O visit or a special speaker at an assembly, etc. I used to give the "brother" or couple a thank you note with some cash. Also did it with our tour guides at Bethel branches. Is this common worlwide? Did you ever do it or see it done?

  I feel like this was somehow expected. Especially after every C/O visit.

  Would like to hear personal thoughts on the topic.
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  This Thing That Was My Mother

  by TimeBandit in

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  this thing that was my mother.

  this thing that was my mother, so withered and blackened now,.

  was once so kind and loving, but things have changed somehow.. remember when you'd hold me, and soothe my childhood fears?.

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  ab.ortega

  That is real emotion. Thanks for sharing.
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  Mark Sanderson Talk re Belgium visit

  by Listener in

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  the degradation of the governing body members continues on.

  mark sanderson gives a talk regarding his visit to belgium for the memorial this year and was travelling from korea to munich to brussels, belgium on the day of the belgium terrorist attacks.he cannot wipe the smirk on his face as he relates his experience, with no regard whatsoever of all those unfortunately affected by the attacks.

  in fact, he personally found god's hand affecting him personally, allowing him to attend the memorial as planned and a kh dedication.he is that privileged during his flight travels that internet was available to him, enabling him to catch up on current news and to contact branch's.

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  can't describe the feeling in words.........
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  The last video in the 2016 convention...

  by problemaddict 2 in

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  ...is an epic triumph is emotional manipulation.

  bringing together all of the stories they told thus far and placing them int he "new world" complete with the little boy who was killed in a car accident coming back from the dead.. i have a good friend who is stuck in with family and plays the role.

  he said everyone was crying, and the people next to him rated the videos by how many tissues they needed to dry their eyes.

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  ab.ortega

  I notified audiomachine.com of the use, they are checking to see if WT paid, lol

  
  

  I would like to know if they did and how much.

  
  

  
  
  
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  The last video in the 2016 convention...

  by problemaddict 2 in

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  ...is an epic triumph is emotional manipulation.

  bringing together all of the stories they told thus far and placing them int he "new world" complete with the little boy who was killed in a car accident coming back from the dead.. i have a good friend who is stuck in with family and plays the role.

  he said everyone was crying, and the people next to him rated the videos by how many tissues they needed to dry their eyes.

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  ab.ortega

  Great song, I was wondering what JW would have composed a great piece of music. Now If only we could know what the chorus is saying and the meaning. That would be fantastic. I tried searching but couldn't find the answer.
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  Sorry little girl, they will be back.

  by ab.ortega in

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  i stumbled upon this article: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/nick-king/jehovahs-witnesses-meet-a-five-year-old_b_9382460.html.

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  sad to say, with this new sophia video, they just might be back with something to "say" to the little girl in this story..

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  ab.ortega

  I stumbled upon this article: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/nick-king/jehovahs-witnesses-meet-a-five-year-old_b_9382460.html

  
  

  Sad to say, with this new Sophia video, they just might be back with something to "say" to the little girl in this story.
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  Baby Jesus

  by ab.ortega in

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  unbelievable.

  never in a million years would i have thought they would publish something like this.

  i remember we weren't supposed to think of jesus as a baby.

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  ab.ortega

  Very creative sparky1. I love it.
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  RC 2016 Leaks & Releases

  by wifibandit in

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  in an effort to reduce the number of posts, this year i will try to add links to this post.

  now, on with the leaks & releases!

  first up.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nzvwhflss4.

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  ab.ortega

  These convention videos are getting more interesting. Please post more as they are shared with you.
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  Baby Jesus

  by ab.ortega in

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  unbelievable.

  never in a million years would i have thought they would publish something like this.

  i remember we weren't supposed to think of jesus as a baby.

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  https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/bible-lessons/baby-jesus/

  What? Unbelievable. Never in a million years would I have thought they would publish something like this. I remember we weren't supposed to think of Jesus as a baby. Around Christmas time, people think of Jesus as a baby - but not JWs. Notice the article below. Maybe they will start celebrating Christmas again. hmmmm...Nah.

  *** w04 11/1 p. 6 Who Is the Right Leader for Today? ***

  One Truly Qualified to Lead

  Two thousand years ago, an angel told a young Jewish woman named Mary: “You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you are to call his name Jesus. This one will be great and will be called Son of the Most High; and Jehovah God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule as king over the house of Jacob forever, and there will be no end of his kingdom.” (Luke 1:31-33) Yes, Jesus of Nazareth is the King of Bible prophecy.

  Religious artwork often portrays Jesus as a baby, as an undernourished weakling, or as an ascetic who passively submits to whatever befalls him. These images do not inspire confidence in him as Ruler. The real Jesus Christ of the Bible, however, grew up to be a vigorous, well-developed man full of zeal and initiative. And he possessed other traits that qualified him for leadership. (Luke 2:52) Following are a few aspects of his outstanding personality.