kendall lakes congregation (miami fl usa), partook of the emblems.
he is an elder(40), his wife and their 2 daughters (21 &19), all 4 are also regular pioneers.
another 6 pioneers in that congregation partook of the emblems..
I asked an Oldtime Elder buddy of mine in that congregation about this (just wanted to confirm this), he put his head down and said "it is all true".
2 Elders called the Branch for direction, they were told to leave it alone for now unless they start encouraging others to partake.
snapper creek (miami, fl) congregation, had 2 pioneers (female), partake at the memorial for the first time.
one is 20 years old, the other 23.. the gt delayed again!!
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snapper creek (miami, fl) congregation, had 2 pioneers (female), partake at the memorial for the first time.
one is 20 years old, the other 23.. the gt delayed again!!
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By the way, consuming Alcohol is illegal for anyone under 21, but is allowable for religious purposes.
I dwelt with this issue some time back.
just to share a little about me:.
i was recently appointed an elder, about 6 months ago now, and that is exactly two years after my awakenning, but funny that the appointment came also about 2 years after i had completely lost all faith in god and had been leading a full time anti-jw life .
makes you wonder the role of the holy spirit in the entire nomination or appointment process.. .
Can we all just get along and put our own feelings aside?
Isn't this whole site about our own individuality? Let the man speak and express himself in his own way.
I look at myself and the damage I have caused to others lives because of my JW Elder training. This site has opened my heart and I have many regets to how I have behaved to fellow believers because they were not doing what I was doing. I lurked on this site for 2 years before I joined and I am still going through the de-programing process. it does not happen overnite.
One BIG CHANGE NOW FOR ME is that I care for people. I have not donated money to the BORG in 8 months now, yet I am using my hard earned money to help those less fortunate than me, especially the Fatherless children. I am giving away more money now than I have in my whole life in the Watchtower!
kendall lakes congregation (miami fl usa), partook of the emblems.
he is an elder(40), his wife and their 2 daughters (21 &19), all 4 are also regular pioneers.
another 6 pioneers in that congregation partook of the emblems..
Kendall Lakes Congregation (Miami FL USA), Partook of the Emblems. He is an Elder(40), His wife and their 2 Daughters (21 &19), All 4 are also Regular Pioneers. Another 6 Pioneers in that Congregation Partook of the Emblems.
snapper creek (miami, fl) congregation, had 2 pioneers (female), partake at the memorial for the first time.
one is 20 years old, the other 23.. the gt delayed again!!
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Snapper Creek (Miami, FL) congregation, had 2 Pioneers (Female), partake at the Memorial for the first time. One is 20 years old, the other 23.
The GT delayed again!!!
do you guys remember when the congregation's monthly contribution report was read out loud in the service meeting?
obviously, they don't do that anymore... does anyone here know why exactly they stopped reading the report publicly?.
seems fishy to me.
I am currently the Account Servant for our Hall. As mentioned earlier, the Accounts Report is to be read the 2nd Service Meeting each month. A copy stays in the file and another copy is given to the COBE for him to give it out to the Brother with the 1st part to read it outloud, then post it on the info board.
Someone is not doing their job, ask the COBE.
sometime soon, we are to be "announced" as "no longer one of jehovah's witnesses".
well, that's what you get for testifying against "glorious ones.".
question is: will this kind of announcement be made the week of the co visit?.
Everthing is to be Positive during the CO visit, so generally, no DF announcements.
But, you could have a hardcore CO that wants to instill fear, ANNOUNCE IT!!!
i know what they are supposed to be like.
but at this point in time, do you think the elders look joyful?
are they serious bible students?
Having been an Elder for over 20 years, I did find the job rewarding. I liken it to a "pleasure drug", a high if I may. You are up and front of the congregation on a weekly basis, a stand out when at the Assemblies, Quick Builds, etc. I did always feel like I was not doing enough(now it sickens me when they push regular and aux pioneering on a weekly basis). Next month in the KM, they want you to use your vacation time to Pioneer. You become so wrapped up in "The Truth", that when the family wants to get away for a week, you feel guilty, you have to tell them that you are going to be gone a week, and you know some of your fellow Elders are jealous of you, because they are making many sacrifices "for the Truth", and you are going on a vacation. The only time I did any serious study is when I had to prepare a new Public Talk. That is me, I just didn't want to bore everyone from reading from an outline. Even today when I have a talk on the school for example on these individuals in the Bible we know little or nothing about, I just look for one quality good or bad about the person and center my talk on that one point.
hi i am new here thank you for letting me join.
i first of all want to say i am not here to bash the religion.
there are good people in the congregation but also bad ones.
"Actions speak louder than Words".
Be there for your parents and be respectful toward your sister. Be the better person!
