Posts by LevelThePlayingField

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Does it ever just hit you...It all may be a dream

by LevelThePlayingField in

that the paradise may or may not be real?

that the things you have been taught for many years from the jehovah's witnesses may not really be as they say?

has it really ever really hit you with that "pow" of reality ever?

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That the paradise may or may not be real? That the things you have been taught for many years from the Jehovah's Witnesses may not really be as they say? Has it really ever really hit you with that "pow" of reality ever? What are your thoughts?

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CO in midwest gets pink-slipped

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i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.

i was shocked but here it is.

here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.

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I just have to laugh a little because my wife wanted to feed the CO during his stay, so we did. Well, I had a doctor's appointment that morning so I came in during their lunch NOT dress in service clothes, just jeans and a t-shirt, said hi and sat down and ate with everybody.

Well, he, the CO was giving his experiences from the field (this was before he got his pink-slip). And I thought to myself, "he's kind of bragging a bit here". But he kept on and on, experience after experience and really didn't give anyone else a chance to talk. This went on for about 20 minutes. Finally it was time for him to go. We shook hands, and he "went off to the field". Yeah!

But now, looking back, that was one of his last meals! :)

Now he's gotta cook, clean, work, do it all himself. AND one more point, in the letter it was said that they were being asked to be "reassigned to the field activity" right? Well that's a crock. All CO's are already pioneers!!

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CO in midwest gets pink-slipped

by LevelThePlayingField in

i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.

i was shocked but here it is.

here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.

LevelThePlayingField

I managed to put the recording of the announcement on youtube. Crank your volume.

https://youtu.be/1A923S75VLM

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CO in midwest gets pink-slipped

by LevelThePlayingField in

i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.

i was shocked but here it is.

here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.

LevelThePlayingField

Wonderment - you are so right. In the CO's letter never once is Jesus mentioned. But boy did he beat the the pants out the words "Jehovah's organization". It makes you wonder :(

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Would you like to make a donation?

by pixel in

is this new?

i noticed it today:.

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Ok, now just watch, it's down there on the bottom, so humbly. But it will slowly creep it's way to the main part of the page and become a main button.

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CO in midwest gets pink-slipped

by LevelThePlayingField in

i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.

i was shocked but here it is.

here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.

LevelThePlayingField

A few of you have asked how old the CO was. He looked to be in his early 50's. His wife looked to be in her mid 40's. They served in NY, PA, OH & MN. He was a CO for nine years. Before the announcement, I noticed though that I didn't particularly care for him much. He didn't really seem that happy of a person to me. He didn't smile when delivering parts, seemed burned out. No jestures, seemed flat. Something to me seemed out of wack.

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I Hate the Sound of the Word Jehovah

by cofty in

listening to clips of the latest manipulative video from the watchtower i realised how much i detest that word - jehovah.. sometimes i have thought it would be interesting to observe a meeting or part of a convention.

every time i heard that word i would be unable to stay in my seat.. i have a visceral reaction every time i hear it.

it stands for so much that i have contempt for.

LevelThePlayingField

slimboyfat - here's the link to the blood post from Cofty:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/273265/my-explanation-why-they-got-wrong-about-blood-using-only-nwt

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CO in midwest gets pink-slipped

by LevelThePlayingField in

i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.

i was shocked but here it is.

here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.

LevelThePlayingField

Dunedain - I just typed it how the letter was read, but the coordinator probably just read it wrong, but yeah, in reality it probably is a typo.

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I Hate the Sound of the Word Jehovah

by cofty in

listening to clips of the latest manipulative video from the watchtower i realised how much i detest that word - jehovah.. sometimes i have thought it would be interesting to observe a meeting or part of a convention.

every time i heard that word i would be unable to stay in my seat.. i have a visceral reaction every time i hear it.

it stands for so much that i have contempt for.

LevelThePlayingField

Sorry Cofty, you wrote some pretty awesome posts, like the one on blood, the best man. But I love the name Jehovah and what it stands for. Now the JW's on the other hand, yes, they need a lot of work.

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CO in midwest gets pink-slipped

by LevelThePlayingField in

i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.

i was shocked but here it is.

here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.

LevelThePlayingField

I saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad. I was shocked but here it is. Here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:

..."I find it necessary to inform you of some recent developments. Sadly, on Thursday of last week, Joy and I received a letter from the branch office which has determined that we should transfer to the regular pioneer activity. This will go into effect December 1, 2015, just a month away. I know that this comes as a surprise to you. We were surprised as well.

"We did not think it would have been best to announce this during our interview during our circuit assembly last weekend. It would have distracting to the program that followed our interview. Additionally the friends who attended the first assembly two weeks ago would not have heard about it accept by hearsay. Therefore we decided to have it announced by letter in this manner. I'm sure that you will have questions to ask regarding our transition. We are at a disadvantage as we honestly have few answers at this time. Almost all of the visits that have been scheduled will be covered by a substitute circuit overseer. I am arranging for and scheduling them now. The branch office will appoint another circuit overseer in due time and will inform you by letter. For those congregations we have visited, we thank you for your support during the week of activity and for your hospitality. For those congregations that we will not get to visit we are saddened that we will not have some time together. However please be assured of our love. We are confident that you will be cared for by Jehovah's organization. As for Joy and myself, we spent sometime with our respective families before we transitioned to another assignment in Jehovah's service.

"In this time of dramatic change, we all have to be flexible in our expectation. We have recently heard of special pioneers, temporary special pioneers, temporary bethelites and bethelites who have been reassigned to other forms of service. We are all confident of Jehovah's direction by way of the governing body and by way of the branch. What a rich life Jehovah has provided for us. We are assured nor he nor his organization will forget the labors we have performed for his name. May Jehovah continue to be with all of you. Your brother, William G. Redd