It is very possible that someone would not realize the details of their baptism that is 30 years in the past.
I had not been baptized that long and I did not realize that they had snuck in the part about being baptized to the WT.
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"Scriptural" Baptism
by NeverKnew ini was told that jws baptize in the name of the father, son and the holy spirit.
i asked if it was done exactly as stated in the bible to be sure i was hearing the answer correctly.
the response i got was "yes!
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Need an ex-elder or someone who knows
by Roberta804 init has been a long time since i have been here, but i need you guys now.
my mother-in-law is on her death been; most likely will not make it though the night.
my husband and i have sat with her for the past two days, she is totally unconcious.
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JustVisting
I'm sorry about your MIL's condition. Gingerbread has given accurate info., I would add that the elders will give a JW
funeral TALK in behalf of the baptized family. I had to experience when an inactive (baptized) family member past away and the elders allowed me to give the scripted funeral talk at the funeral chapel even though I have absolutely no priveleges in the congo. I would suggest not giving the standard talk, but rather have several people say a few words about her life, how she helped others and so forth. Just my opinion. I can email you the funeral talk outline if you so choose.
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Describe What a Jehovah's Witness Elder Is Like
by minimus ini 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?
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To see the congo. secretary and his MS minions review and update the territory cards before the CO visit,
you would think they were preparing for financial year-end audits for a Fortune 500 company.
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A letter from my Mom
by ateograciasadios infriends,.
i have seen several posts like the following, and never thought i would have to write one myself, but here we go: my dear mom is forcing me to make a move... one that i have been really avoiding as much as possible.
she wrote me an email today, and here i am giving you an idea of its contents.
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JustVisting
Ateo,
I feel for you and your mom. I would not mislead her by saying that you still believe in WT. Are you so sure that she would shun you? The love of a mother for "mijo" can be very strong afterall. It may be that she would eventually accept a visit from you if you continually showed her unconditional love.
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Removing DO's Will Be a Fatal Mistake
by kneehighmiah inhere is an article i looked up about the collapse of the soviet union.
striking similarities.. http://www.worldology.com/europe/europe_articles/causes_soviet_collapse.htm.
stagnating economy: the soviet union had grown to a size large enough to the point where it became cumbersome to continue state planning.
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JustVisting
These men and their wives invested the best years of their lives to rise through the ranks of this org. They will
now be assigned to Tumbleweed, Texas or some other God-forsaken area. What incentive do they have to continue
to "reach out"? These people will likely find their place in the congos as the wise, experienced sages although they will be looking for someone to help pay their light bill for their garage apartment. Sad outcome if you ask me.
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Describe What a Jehovah's Witness Elder Is Like
by minimus ini 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?
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Cold, aloof, judgmental, unfeeling...
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Top 10 WT changes
by JustVisting inadd your own thoughts:.
top 10 wt changes if a mexican-american brother is appointed to the gb:.
10. zoot suits are now acceptable for talks.. 9.
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JustVisting
add your own thoughts:
Top 10 WT changes if a Mexican-American brother is appointed to the GB:
10. Zoot suits are now acceptable for talks.
9. "illegal alien" status no longer holds brothers from appointments.
8. Hot sauce required at all Bethel dining halls.
7. WT and Awake mags. start to be published in "Spanglish" creating huge increases in Hispanic studies.
6. COBE title changed to "El Jefe".
5. New Kingdom song added in the style of "La Bamba".
4. "Quincianeras" (sweet 15 celebrations) now considered a conscience matter.
3. Legal Department OKs Mexican beer banner ads on JWorg-increasing Bethel revenue $$.
2. Memorial date changed to Cinco de Mayo.
1. Food-stamp EBT cards now accepted at Assembly donation stations.
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Sunday 23rd watchtower
by FL_Panthers inthis watchtower study article yesterday was so encouraging.
youths should use their energy to serve jehovah.. so encouraging.. :-).
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oops, pardon me it's my first new topic attempt!
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Sunday 23rd watchtower
by FL_Panthers inthis watchtower study article yesterday was so encouraging.
youths should use their energy to serve jehovah.. so encouraging.. :-).
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Top 10 WT changes if a Mexican-American brother is appointed to the GB:
10. Zoot suits are now acceptable for talks.
9. "illegal alien" status no longer holds brothers from appointments.
8. Hot sauce required at all Bethel dining halls.
7. WT and Awake mags. start to be published in "Spanglish" creating huge increases in Hispanic studies.
6. COBE title changed to "El Jefe".
5. New Kingdom song added in the style of "La Bamba".
4. "Quincianeras" (sweet 15 celebrations) now considered a conscience matter.
3. Legal Department OKs Mexican beer banner ads on JWorg-increasing Bethel revenue $$.
2. Memorial date changed to Cinco de Mayo.
1. Food-stamp EBT cards now accepted at Assembly donation stations.
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The Organization is expanding so much........
by DATA-DOG in...that district overseers are now being used as circuit overseers!!
that was a comment at the wt study program.
another great comment was this: " you can go to bethel and have zero skills.
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I've never seen a McDonalds worker go hungry.