Posts by SadElder

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calling all elders - what goes on at the week long elders school?

by not bitter in

my dad is currently attending a week long elders school.

dad is in his 70's and not in great health at the moment so this is adding to my anger that he is having to leave the house at 7am and doesn't return until 6pm and then has to lock himself away to study further in preparation for the next day.. he has also been told he is not to discuss anything about the school with other elders until they have all attended.

what are they learning about that isnt' already out there for all to read anyway.. they can't be learning more bible stuff as the bible is there to be read by the general public so i can only assume that its all top secret stuff that the rest of the congregation can't know about.

SadElder

Missed the one week course they're offering now. From all reports it's more of the same.

Just for kicks I pulled my copy of the 1972 Kingdom Ministry School course that hasn't been opened in years. This was a two week thing that ran all day 9-4:30 M-F and 9-Noon on Saturday. The first one I attended was taught by Bruce Giffin, a pompous DO who took delight in putting down the brothers in attendance. Looking back over the curriculum I see that it wasn't much different than the two day schools I've attended in the past. Do more, you better do this, and so on.

Glad I'm done with all that drivel.

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Flash mob at wedding

by usualusername in

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unbelievable!.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-23020504.

SadElder

If this could only happen during some prude of a CO's visit. Maybe during the final talk he gives.

Loved the two old ladies. That would be sister "never laid with a man" and her lifelong roomate "moldy toes", stomping off to have a touch of the recipe in the ladies room.

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Invites, Parking and the DC - a true laughable story

by wizzstick in

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i'm in a major uk city, and we're assigned to an out of city location for our district convention.. to set the scene this site is off a busy motorway (freeway).

it's a football (soccer) stadium.

there is nothing around aside from one petrol (gas) station which also has a tiny supermarket in it.

SadElder

When attending a convention in Daytona Beach, FL some years ago. We had to go late since we were giving a ride to a new brother who worked nights. We actually held two parking tickets. When we arrived about 10am there were no parking slots remaining in the lot. After driving around for 30 mins. looking for street parking, we left and went to breakfast and then drove the 80 miles back home. Needless to say we had a lot to say to the convention office the next day and basically got ignored.

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Judah Ben Schroeder - where is he now????

by dreamgolfer in

did he ever get his law degree (old thread) does he practice law?.

or did he take over his in-laws sell cars to the wtbts dealership?.

what happened to the book ?.

SadElder

Blondie: my recollection is that FIL owns/owned auto dealership(s) somewhere. Big money. Too long ago now for the info to come back to mind.

BTW Judah may own the condo in Florida but he is not currently listed as a member of the Florida Bar nor is he listed as having registered any corporation or LLC here.

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Elders who criticized brothers talks for being TOO strict?

by toto555 in

did this ever happen to you?

did you ever try to teach god's word the way it was supposed to be rendered only to deal with elders and others who wanted you to "tone it down" or have your "words seasoned with salt" although you weren't saying anything wrong.

you were just telling the truth and they didn't want to hear it.

SadElder

No. But I did give counsel to a few for beating Jesus sheep when they got up there on the platform and time and again did the "do more" thing. There is nothing wrong with the strength of God's word, but I never put up with speakers who wanted to place their own self contrived loads on the backs of the brothers. Jesus words about his load and yoke gives insight into his kindness.

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Final Warning Given Unto Mankind, Tribulation Is Near and Soon Cometh.

by OneTrueGod in

verily, thus saith the creator of all things of life and light which are good.

behold the time of tribulation draweth near and is soon at hand; i am in the sun, and the light of the sun and it shall soon darken in the day you perceive not.. .

let this be a sign unto the world that tribulation cometh quickly, the day which darkens soon cometh upon the world.

SadElder

Why is it that all these folks need to speak their pronouncements in old English? Doeseth it make it a more holy dirge?

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Letters to HQ

by Kool Jo in

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so i've heard of cases where individuals got df'd for writing to the wtbs...but are their cases where individuals have written and actually got a reply to their questions without any repercussions?.

SadElder

Copies of all letters are sent back to the local elders and the Circuit Overseer. I've often wondered about copywriting a letter and then waiting to see if it gets copied and forwarded to the locals. Turn the tables on them since they are so quick to go after web sites that quote their faux pas.

The WT boys really don't want you writing them. They would rather you drink the Kool Aid and shut up.

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Former Long Time Elder, New Member

by James Jackson in

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i have served 20 years as an elder, 5 years as an ms. was on the district committee in 2010, held various positions on the district , circuit, and rbc level.

probably been on more than 100 judicial committees and even an appeals committee.

was the coordinator in our congregation and deleted because adult child was df ( i kicked him out at the time of his wrongdoing, but that wasn't enough for thr brothers).

SadElder

You'll find many of us here. Former elders who were kicked in the teeth by others who were jealous of our perceived standing among the brothers or some other stupid thing. Likely you will feel sadness for a while over this. It will pass. As it's been said don't let the 'bast...s' get you.

Have great day.

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Bethelites - What Were Some of Your Favorite Meals At Bethel?

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

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i ate at brooklyn bethel twice, 23 years apart.

both times it was fried pork chops, mash potatoes and apple sauce.. just lois.

SadElder

We enjoyed breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings at Cadman Plaza restaurant. Pancakes and real bacon and fried eggs and on Sunday the Times and Daily News.

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For those using Photoshop from Adobe

by SadElder in

what is your take on the latest from adobe and their lease only option for future versions of their software?

pay the monthly fee or lose the use of the program..

SadElder

I don't object to SaaS if I know going in the rules. I have a program at the office that is subscription based. I chose that and knew going in what my obligations were. I object to changing horses mid stream as it were.

I can't believe that all software will becom 'leased' as the mom and pops of the world will just abandon computing. Maybe I'm wrong in my observations. Time will tell. In the meantime I'll look for other venues.