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  New congregation accounting system

  by thedog1 in

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  i'm sure i read a thread here about the new congregation accounting procedures.

  i ask because i handle the accounts in our cong and in our part of the world the new accounting system has just arrived whereby local congs do not have their own account any longer, but all funds outside of basic monthly costs is forwarded to an account controlled by the org.

  this is causing huge confusion in our cong as we have to work out how much we need to keep back for monthly costs and the new idea is that you send all your extra cash to the org and if you need it back you can ask for it but we don't know how easy or hard it would be to do that.

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  Also, when you need money, it can be done online through the Account Administrator, like when you do personal online banking.
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  New congregation accounting system

  by thedog1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i'm sure i read a thread here about the new congregation accounting procedures.

  i ask because i handle the accounts in our cong and in our part of the world the new accounting system has just arrived whereby local congs do not have their own account any longer, but all funds outside of basic monthly costs is forwarded to an account controlled by the org.

  this is causing huge confusion in our cong as we have to work out how much we need to keep back for monthly costs and the new idea is that you send all your extra cash to the org and if you need it back you can ask for it but we don't know how easy or hard it would be to do that.

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  This has been in effect in the US for more than 10 years now.

  I handle the accounts in our Congregation. It is called "An Account On Loan To The Society", You could call it a Savings Account with the WT Society. Many Kingdom Halls after they pay off their mortgage, open this account to send funds to the Branch. This is so that if you need new furniture, carpet, etc., the funds will always be there without having to beg the congregation for "new"money. You more or less keep sending in the funds you had previously used for mortgage payments.

  FYI, All Circuits used this arrangement.
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  3 years of study, Just found out!

  by impala63rag in

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  hello friends, .

  i would like some advice from those that are inpartial, and are familiar with the teachings of jw.

  i studied with a wonderful jw couple weekly for 3 years.

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  Hey, you are okay. With your present appearance and your current job profession, they would not allow you to be a member!
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  Quick builds- Were you on a team?

  by Oneoutallout in

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  which trade did you work with?

  any interesting revelations or tales?.

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  14 years. Did roofing and Brick Laying.

  Enjoyed working with a bunch of great people. It was better to work with them, than serving with them in the local congregation.
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  Watchtower Library 2013 Download

  by outinthemeadows in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el1ad1-qnxa.

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  Nothing there
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  FL Represent!

  by IcingHeart in

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  who else is from florida?

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  South Miami
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  Christians please answer something for me

  by confusedandalone in

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  or should i say some things.... reading over another thread and a number of other threads i have to ask, why are we making excuses for jesus / god.. how can you fathom and all powerful god who created the universe and all the laws that govern it was not capable of:.

  1. making sure the proper pronunciation of his name is not available.

  2. that all his teaching are not preserved in an easy to discern manner so that ther is no confusion.

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  C&A, Why did you have to ask such deep questions? I am trying to hold on to the Dream, but it is slowly vanishing as I read the comments to your questions. Oh the PAIN!!!
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  "Is my life now more meaningful, and am I happier?"

  by Julia Orwell in

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  2. friends

  so the question is posed in this week's watchtower study at our former cult's houses of indoctrination.

  i should like to answer it, and i should like to hear your answers too.. the question is in two parts, and i shall address each one in turn.. q. is my life more meaningful?.

  my life is more meaningful.

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  " I am happier, and have medical evidence to prove it. I am on half the antidepressant medication I was as a JW, my anxiety disorder has disappeared, I no longer wake up screaming from nightmares every night (or taking valium to suppress them) and my physical welbeing is increasing."

  Wow Julia! I have read all of your postings and I am impressed with your progress this past year! You inspire hope and confidence that there is another life out there.

  By the way, How is your husband dealing with your transformation?
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  To SO CAL: What CO's and DO's do we all know?

  by IreallydidwalkoutofaKH in

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  okay, in order it goes like this for me............brother peace 1980-83, brother rose 1984-86, brother yasko 1986-88, brother sekella 1988-91, brother billy ford 1992-95, brother davis 1996-99, brother irskin 2000-03 and then it gets kinda blurry....brother burge and another, brother hairston.

  okay, that just about does it.

  i have this topic becauce i tried reading the favorite co and do thread, but did not recognize any names......

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  Jim Crosley- Great Guy

  Clayton Peace-Jerk

  Don Wallace- very funny and practical

  David Brooks- Okay

  Thomas Rucker- Loved by all

  Scott Watts-

  Lou Puerini- Kind and Gentle

  John Graeff- Tall brother, great teacher

  Jerry Lucket- Loved by all, never in a hurry

  Kenneth Williams- Nice, but liked hanging out with those who had influence
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  Just wanting clarification on the RBC

  by joe134cd in

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  i have been reading threads about how the rbc operates, so i sort of have a fair idea of what the answers will be.

  but i would like to have a more direct answer to my questions.. where do the orders come from that a hall is in need of a remodel, or a new one to be built.. can the elders refuse a remodel or quickly built.. out side contractors are only allowed with rbc approval.

  what are the consequences if say a kh needed a new roof, and secular contractor was hired.. is it a case that orders a given that a hall needs a remodel, and that the rbc will have total control, and look out for who ever gets in the way, and elders just have to simply comply.. this is the question i most want answered.

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  1) In the States, the RBC does an annual inspection of the KH. If you are paying on a loan from the Society, according to the terms of the loan, you must comply with the RBC.

  2) The Society loan are 0% on the principle.

  3) The RBC makes purchases from Home Depot, which gives them a Contractor's price of 10% off retail.

  4) However, the RBC does charge the local congregation a 25% mark up on all materials; for the reason that the RBC uses these extra funds to purchase equipment, trailers, tools, etc.