Jack Ryan

Here you will find the Letters to all Bodies of Elders and Letters to All Congregations for the year 2015. As more letters are published, more letters will be added to this list. Where letters refer to other letters, you will find these references included below the appropriate letter. This audit trail is included so that individuals can easily track the changes in Jehovah’s Witnesses policies and procedures.

• Note 1: Letters in bold are currently active and used by elders and/or congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
• Note 2: Where links are not provided for some of the referenced letters and forms, it means that they are not currently available.

Bodies of Elders Letters 2015

1. December 30, 2015 To all Special Full-Time Servants in the Field (Whq)
2. December 28, 2015 Liability Insurance Certificate Request Form (Bi)
   • Liability Insurance Certificate Request form
3. December 18, 2015 Visiting Branch Facilities in 2016 (Us)
4. December 17, 2015 Supporting Worldwide Work (Bi)
5. December 7, 2015 Gift Aid Donations (Bi)
6. December 4, 2015 Literature Offer for January through June 2016 (Us)
7. December 2, 2015 New Songs for Memorial (Bi)
8. December 2, 2015 New Songs for Memorial (Us)
9. November 30, 2015 2016 Conventions – Local Needs Item (Bi)
   • CO-5a Special Needs Room Request (12/14)
   • ibsaconvention.org
10. November 19, 2015 Review of Circuit Account Balances (Bi)
    • S-331-E Instructions for Circuit Accounting (6/13)
11. November 19, 2015 Discontinuing use of S-43 form and of the respective application in jw.org (Gr)
12. November 18, 2015 CONFIDENTIAL Publishers with Accounting or Legal Qualifications and Experience (Au)
13. November 18, 2015 Simplified Applications for Expanded Service (Bi)
14. November 18, 2015 Simplified Applications for Expanded Service (Us)
15. November 3, 2015 New Schedule for Delivery of Magazines and Literature (Bi)
16. November 3, 2015 Adjustments to Kingdom Hall Maintenance Procedures (Gh)
17. November 3, 2015 2016 Convention Invitations (Bi)
18. November 3, 2015 2016 Convention Invitations (Us)
19. October 30, ,2015 2016 Regional Conventions (Bi)
20. October 29, 2015 Making the Best Use of Dedicated Funds (Bi)
21. October 26, 2015 Index to Letters for Bodies of Elders (Bi)
22. October 26, 2015 Video Equipment in Kingdom Halls (Us)
23. October 24, 2015 To Publishers Learning Another Language to Advance the Good News (Us)
24. October 23, 2015 Foreign-Language Field (Us)
25. October 22, 2015 Use of JW Stream (Bi)
    • stream.jw.org
26. October 22, 2015 Use of JW Stream (Us)
    • stream.jw.org
27. October 21, 2015 Combination Editions of The Watchtower (Us)
28. October 20, 2015 Making Wise Use of Printed Magazines (Bi)
29. October 20, 2015 2016 Special Conventions (Bi)
30. October 19, 2015 Service Meeting Part for Week of December 21, 2015 (Bi)
31. October 15, 2015 Kingdom Hall Information (Bi)
32. October 14, 2015 Signs Announcing Meeting Times (Us)
33. October 6, 2015 Convention Speaker Ratings for Bethel Brothers (Bi)
    • S-315 Speaker & Interpreter Ratings
34. October 6, 2015 Convention Speaker Ratings for Bethel Brothers (Us)
    • S-315 Speaker & Interpreter Ratings
35. October 5, 2015 Recommending Conventions Speakers and Interpreters (Bi)
    • S-315 Speaker & Interpreter Ratings
36. October 5, 2015 Recommending Conventions Speakers and Interpreters (Us)
    • S-315 Speaker & Interpreter Ratings
37. October 4, 2015 New Provisions Announced at Annual Meeting  (Bi)
38. October 4, 2015 New Provisions Announced at Annual Meeting (Es)
39. October 4, 2015 New Provisions Announced at Annual Meeting (Us)
40. October 1, 2015 Provision for Homebound Publishers to Receive the 2015 Tagalog Convention Program (Pp)
41. September 25, 2015 Global Assistance Arrangement for the 2016 Service Year (Bi)
42. September 25, 2015 Global Assistance Arrangement for the 2016 Service Year (Gr)
43. September 21, 2015 Letter Dated October 4, 2015 (Bi)
44. August 15, 2015 Submitting follow-up requests (Es)
45. August 13, 2015 Making Wise Use of Our Magazines (Bi)
46. July 24, 2015 “Became So Beloved” Video and “Event Media” Document Type (Es)
47. July 8, 2015 Fully Utilizing Kingdom Hall Auditoriums (Us)
48. June 16, 2015 Kingdom Hall Utility Supply – Letter of Authority (Bi)
    • Letter of Authority (LOA)
49. June 12, 2015 Annual Items for 2016 (Bi)
50. May 27, 2015 Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall Construction Worldwide (Bi)
51. May 26, 2015 Music at Theocratic Events (Bi)
52. May 26, 2015 Blind Publisher Survey (Gh)
    • Blind Publisher Survey – Urgent!
53. May 25, 2015 Guidelines for Congregation Meeting Conferencing Systems (Bi)
54. May 12, 2015 Kingdom Hall Utility Supply (Bi)
55. May 2, 2015 Supporting Our Brothers Regarding the Blood Issue (Bi)
    • dpa-E Bi Advance Decision to Refuse Specified Medical Treatment (9/11)
    • Care Plan for Women in Labour Refusing a Blood Transfusion (Jan 2011)
    • Supporting Our Brothers With Their Stand on Blood – Checklist
    • Supporting our Brothers With Their Stand On Blood – Secretary Checklist
    • When to Contact the HLC
    • S-55-E How Parents can Protect their Children from Misuse of Blood (9/10)
56. April 28, 2015 Orchestral Accompaniment for Singing at Congregation Meetings (Bi)
57. April 21, 2015 Programme for Special Meeting with Headquarters Representatives (Bi)
    • Programme for Special Meeting
58. April 17, 2015 Meeting Medical Needs in the Foreign-Language Field (Bi)
    • dpa-E Bi Advance Decision to Refuse Specified Medical Treatment (9/11)
59. April 15, 2015 “Convention Reminders” Video (Bi)
60. April 10, 2015 JW Broadcasting Monthly Programs (Bi)
61. April 6, 2015 Electronic Convention Program and Convention Releases (Bi)
62. March 31, 2015 Guidelines for jw.org (Bi)
    • S-5-E Kingdom Hall Information (12/15)
    • S-29-E Coordinator of the Body of Elders / Secretary Change of Address (7/14)
    • S-135-E jw.org Roles (9/13)
63. March 30, 2015 Maintenance and Repair Works to Kingdom Halls (Bi)
64. March 25, 2015 Broadcast of Visit of Headquarters Representatives (Bi)
    • stream.jw.org
65. March 24, 2015 Technical Preparations for the 2015 Visit of Headquarters Representatives (Bi)
66. March 20, 2015 The Final Week of Jesus’ Life on Earth (Bi)
67. March 17, 2015 Information Needed for Visit of Circuit Overseer (Bi)
    • DC-50-E Local Design/Construction Volunteer Application (10/14)
    • S-61-E Information Needed for Visit of Circuit Overseer (8/14)
68. March 16, 2015 Shepherding Textbook in Digital Format (Us)
69. February 27, 2015 Volunteer Application Forms (Bi)
70. February 25, 2015 Travelling Overseers Assistance Arrangement (Bi)
71. February 23, 2015 Local Design/Construction Department Broadcast Highlights (Us)
    • A-27 Application for Construction Volunteer Program (4/14)
    • A-32
    • S-82 Kingdom Hall Volunteer Worker Questionnaire (11/08)
72. February 6, 2015 2015 Memorial and Special Talk (Bi)
73. February 4, 2015 Our Kingdom Ministry (Bi)
74. February 2, 2015 Watchtower Publications List (Bi)
    • S-15-E Watchtower Publications List (March 2014)
75. February 2, 2015 Watchtower Publications List (Us)
    • S-15-E Watchtower Publications List (March 2014)
76. January 29, 2015 Contact information for the 2015 visit of headquarters representatives (Bi)
77. January 26, 2015 Interpretation for the visit of headquarters representatives (Bi)
78. January 13, 2015 Technical preparations for the 2015 visit of headquarters representatives (Bi)
79. January 13, 2015 Experienced Attorney and Paralegals Needed at Bethel (Us)
    • A-19-E Application for Temporary Volunteer Program (10/15)
    • A-20-E Temporary Volunteer Applicant Letter (11/15)
    • A-63-E Pornography Letter to Volunteer Applicants (5/13)
80. January 12, 2015 Special program for congregations during the 2015 headquarters representative’s visit to Canada branch (Ca)
81. January 6, 2015 Elders assigned student talks on the Theocratic Ministry School (Bi)
82. January 3, 2015 Local Design/Construction Department Broadcast (Us)
83. January 2, 2015 Service Meeting part for week of January 5, 2015 (Bi)
    • CO-5a-E Special Needs Request Form (12/14)
84. January 2, 2015 Territory seldom worked (Ca)

Here you will find the 2016 Letters to all Bodies of Elders, Letters to all congregations, letters to circuit overseers, letters to convention committees and much more. You may download each letter individually or as a complete zip file.

Note: Where links are not provided for some of the referenced letters and forms, it means that they are not currently available.

Click here for complete zip file of files listed below.

1. December 31, 2016 2017 Annual Meeting and Warwick/Wallkill Dedication Program (Us)
2. December 30, 2016 Blind or visually impaired (Es)
3. December 29, 2016 Donations in Support of Kingdom Interests Worldwide (Bi)
4. December 29, 2016 Donations in Support of Kingdom Interests Worldwide (Us)
5. December 29. 2016 Donations in Support of Kingdom Interests Worldwide (Gh)
6. December 28, 2016 One Study Edition of The Watchtower in Languages Other Than English (Gh)
7. December 26, 2016 Watchtower Library – 2016 Edition (Us)
8. December 26, 2016 Watchtower Library – 2016 Edition (Gh)
9. December 24, 2016 Use of JW Library for Media Playback at Congregation Meetings (Us)
10. December 24, 2016 Use of JW Library for Media Playback at Congregation Meetings (Gh)
11. December 19, 2016 Live and Delayed Video-Streaming of Special Program (Gh)
    • Check Internet Speed
12. December 19, 2016 Linking jw.org Users to Branch Person Records (Us)
13. December 16, 2016 Adding Builder Assistant Users to Congregation jw.org Domains (Us)
14. December 16, 2016 Adding Builder Assistant Users to Congregation jw.org Domains (Gh)
15. December 15, 2016 Use of Bible Teach and Teach Us (Gh)
16. December 5, 2016 Branch Construction Project (Bi)
17. November 23, 2016 Index to Letters for Bodies of Elders (Gh)
18. November 17, 2016 2017 Convention Invitations (Gh)
19. November 4, 2016 Australian Royal Commission requests Watchtower Australia to answer more targeted questions (Au)
20. November 2, 2016 Kingdom Hall Maintenance Program (Us)
21. November 1, 2016 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Bi)
22. November 1, 2016 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Bi)
23. November 1, 2016 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Gh)
24. October 28, 2016 Online Tour Reservation Tool for Visiting United States Bethel Facilities (Bi)
25. October 18, 2016 Resolutions in Support of Kingdom Interests (Gh)
26. October 18, 2016 Update on Local Design/Construction Arrangement (Us)
27. October 15, 2016 Provision for Publishers to View Recordings of Assembly and Convention Programs Online (Us)
28. October 15, 2016 Provision for Publishers to View Recordings of Assembly and Convention Programs Online (Gh)
29. October 13, 2016 Magnetic Boards and Posters for Public Witnessing (Bi)
30. October 13, 2016 Magnetic Boards and Posters for Public Witnessing (Gh)
31. October 12, 2016 Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (Bi)
32. October 12, 2016 Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (Es)
33. October 12, 2016 Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (Us)
34. October 10, 2016 Bethel Consultants (Gh)
35. October 3, 2016 Minors (Es)
36. October 1, 2016 “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah (Us)
37. September 28, 2016 Convention Speaker Ratings for Bethel Brothers (Us)
38. September 23, 2016 Caring for Maintenance and Repair Work at Kingdom Halls (Bi)
    • Attachment to letter
39. September 22, 2016 Videos approved for use in penitentiary institutions (English Translation) (Es)
40. September 21, 2016 Global Assistance Arrangement for the 2017 Service Year (Bi)
41. September 5, 2016 Adjustments in the Monthly Report concerning Congregation Accounts (Es)
42. September 3, 2016 Care Plan Simplification (Gh)
    • Outline for Discussion of Care Plan with Publisher
    • Care Plan for Women in Labour Refusing Blood Transfusion
    • Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
    • Instructions for use of Care Plan
43. September 2, 2016 Update to Adjustments to Kingdom Hall Maintenance Procedures (Gh)
44. September 1, 2016 Handling Personal Data (Es)
45. August 30, 2016 Securing Rental Facilities for Circuit Assemblies (Us)
46. August 29, 2016 Reminders on Public Witnessing Set Up (Gh)
47. August 17, 2016 Literature Inventory (Bi)
48. August 17, 2016 Branch Relocation Project – Personnel Needs (Bi)
    • RVT Response Dates | RVT Roles | RVT Recommendation Form
49. August 16, 2016 Global Assistance Arrangement and Circuit Overseer Assistance Arrangement for the 2017 Service Year (ES)
50. August 16, 2016 Global Assistance Arrangement for the 2017 Service Year (Us)
51. August 16, 2016 Branch Relocation Project – Key Events (Bi)
    • Key Events Programme | Dates & Venues
52. August 11, 2016 URGENT: Use of Satellite for Transmitting JW Broadcasting and Special Events (Gh)
    • Survey on use of Satellite Equipment
53. August 10, 2016 Adjusted Paragraph in Study Article for the Week of August 8, 2016 (Gh)
    • Original June 2016 Watchtower in Twi (Large Print) | Revised June 2016 Watchtower in Twi
54. August 6, 2016 Data Collection Project (Gh)
55. August 4, 2016 2017 Memorial Invitations (Bi)
56. August 4, 2016 2017 Memorial Invitations (Gh)
57. August 2, 2016 New Kingdom Hall Maintenance Programme (Bi)
58. August 1, 2016 INDEX TO LETTERS FOR BODIES OF ELDERS (Bi)
59. August 1, 2016 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Au)
60. August 1, 2016 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Bi)
61. August 1, 2016 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Es)
62. August 1, 2016 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Gh)
63. August 1, 2016 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Us)
64. July 29, 2016 Simplified DPA Card (Gh)
65. July 27, 2016 Royal Commission Report (Au)
66. July 20, 2016 Simplified DPA Card (Us)
67. July 19, 2016 JW Donations—Rewards Program (Us)
68. July 18, 2016 Ministry Goals (Bi)
69. July 18, 2016 Letter to Regular Pioneers, Special Pioneers and Field Missionaries (Bi)
70. July 12, 2016 Branch Relocation Project Update (Bi)
71. July 11, 2016 Use of Bible Teach and Teach Us (Bi)
72. July 3, 2016 Serious Violation of jw.org Confidentiality (Ng)
73. July 1, 2016 Information for Touring the World Headquarters at Warwick, New York (Bi)
74. July 1, 2016 Information for Touring the World Headquarters at Warwick, New York (Gh)
75. June 25, 2016 2017 Vacation Witnessing Campaign (Bi)
76. June 24, 2016 Patronizing food vendors at assemblies and conventions (Gh)
77. June 20, 2016 Protecting Minors From Abuse (WHQ)
78. June 10, 2016 Transfer of Shipping Activities From Britain Branch to Central Europe Branch (Bi)
79. May 24, 2016 Release of English Revised New World Translation in Braille (Us)
80. May 21, 2016 Annual Items for 2017 (Bi)
81. May 21, 2016 Annual Items for 2017 (Us)
82. May 20, 2016 Requesting Literature (Bi)
83. May 18, 2016 Field Ministers Desk (Bi)
84. May 16, 2016 Donations to the Worldwide Work Using jw.org (Bi)
85. May 16, 2016 Donations to the Worldwide Work Using jw.org (Us)
86. May 16, 2016 Contributions to the worldwide preaching work over the web using jw.org (English Translation of Serbian)
87. May 15, 2016 Answers to 10 Questions Young People Ask (Us)
88. May 15, 2016 Answers to 10 Questions Young People Ask (Sb)
89. May 13, 2016 Safely Maintaining Our Places of Worship (Bi)
90. May 13, 2016 Safely Maintaining Our Places of Worship (Us)
91. May 12, 2016 Convention Talk Outlines for Audio Video Overseers (Bi)
92. May 10, 2016 Remain Firm Spiritually, Despite Difficulties (English translation of Russian Letter)
93. May 5, 2016 Video at Theocratic Events (Bi)
94. May 2, 2016 Hospital Liaison Committee (HLC) Contact Information (Bi)
95. May 1, 2016 Convention Audio/Video Department (Bi)
96. April 29, 2016 Video Trailers for 2016 Convention Dramas (Bi)
97. April 25, 2016 JW Broadcasting Available on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV (Bi)
98. April 22, 2016 Media Relations Manual (Mx)
    • Regional Assembly 2016 Media Relations Manual
99. April 21, 2016 Revised Funeral Discourse Outline (Bi)
100. April 21, 2016 Revised Funeral Discourse Outline (Us)
101. April 19, 2016 Regional Assembly Staff Report (Mx)
102. April 18, 2016 Arrangements for Electronic Donations to Local Congregations (Us)
103. April 17, 2016 Arrangements for Electronic Donations to Local Congregations (Us)
     • khdonate.net
104. April 11, 2016 Literature Offers for September and October 2016 (Bi)
105. April 11, 2016 Literature Offers for September and October 2016 (Us)
106. April 4, 2016 Selective Service System (Us)
107. April 4, 2016 Simplified Advance Decision Document (Bi)
108. April 2, 2016 Adjustments to Convention Organization (Bi)
109. April 1, 2016 Simplified Advance Decision Document (Bi)
110. March 21, 2016 Donations to “Jehovah’s Witnesses of India” (Us)
     • JWIndiaGift.org
111. March 18, 2016 Discontinuing Feature-Length DVD and Audio CD Production (Bi)
112. March 18, 2016 Discontinuing Feature-Length DVD and Audio CD Production (Us)
113. March 12, 2016 Literature Offer for July through December 2016 (Us)
114. March 11, 2016 2016 Bethel Visitors Information (Us)
115. March 2, 2016 Updating Videos Approved for TV. Penal Institutions, Medical Facilities, and Schools (Gh)
116. February 29, 2016 Skills Questionnaire (Bi)
117. February 29, 2016 Skills Questionnaire (Us)
118. February 14, 2016 Biennial Assessments Performed by Maintenance Trainers (Us)
119. February 11, 2016 Pocket-Size New World Translation (Us)
120. February 9, 2016 Supply of Screens for Video Playback at Kingdom Halls
121. February 6, 2016 Quarterly Organizational Accomplishments Video Series (Bi)
122. February 6, 2016 Quarterly Organizational Accomplishments Video Series (Us)
123. February 5, 2016 Attending Pioneer Service School Abroad (Bi)
124. February 2, 2016 School for Congregation Elders – CBOE (Mx)
125. February 1, 2016 School for Congregation Elders (Mx)
126. February 1. 2016 Supporting Those With Medical Needs (Us)
127. January 31, 2016 Revised Public Talk Outlines (Bi)
128. January 28, 2016 Delayed Streaming of Special Program (Gh)
129. January 25, 2016 Applause When Reinstatements Are Announced (Bi)
130. January 25, 2016 Applause When Reinstatements Are Announced (Gr)
131. January 25, 2016 Applause When Reinstatements Are Announced (Us)
132. January 21, 2016 Magazine Requests (Us)
133. January 19, 2016 Request for information regarding hospital treatment of brothers (GR)
134. January 18, 2016 Correct Use of jw.org Inboxes (Bi)
135. January 17, 2016 Reporting Field Service Activity (Us)
136. January 15, 2016 New Feature on jw.org for Processing Recommendation of Elders and Ministerial Servants (Us)
137. January 15, 2016 New Feature on jw.org for Processing Recommendation of Elders and Ministerial Servants (Gr)
138. January 13, 2016 Visit of Headquarters Representatives (Bi)
139. January 12, 2016 March Issue of the Life and Ministry – Meeting Workbook (Bi)
140. January 12, 2016 Local Needs – Reawaken the House-to-House Ministry and Conduct Progressive Bible Studies (Gh)
141. January 10, 2016 Submitting Please Follow Up S-43 forms on jw.org (Us)
142. January 8, 2016 Adjustment to Forthcoming Local Needs Item (Bi)
143. January 7, 2016 Donations for Worldwide Work (Us)
144. January 5, 2016 INDEX FOR LETTERS TO BODIES OF ELDERS (Us)
145. January 4, 2016 Use of Visual Aids (Bi)
146. January 4, 2016 Use of Visual Aids (Gh)
147. January 4, 2016 Use of Visual Aids (Us)
148. January 1, 2016 2016 Memorial and Special Talk (Bi)
149. January 1, 2016 2016 Memorial and Special Talk (Us)

Here you will find the latest Letters to all Bodies of Elders, to all Congregations, and to all Circuit Overseers. As more letters are published, they will be added to this list.

Where letters refer to other letters or forms, these are underlined. If you mouse over such underlines, you will see their respective references. This audit trail is included so that individuals can easily track the changes in Jehovah’s Witnesses policies and procedures.

Letters to all Bodies of Elders, to all Congregations, and to all Circuit Overseers

1. December 29, 2017 Use of Cleaning Products in Kingdom Halls (Es)
2. December 28, 2017 Witnessing to Refugees (Bi)
3. December 28, 2017 Witnessing to Refugees (Es)
4. December 28, 2017 Witnessing to Refugees (Us)
5. December 27, 2017 2018 Circuit Assembly Songs (Gh)
6. December 22, 2017 Possible Installation of a Screen in the Auxiliary Classroom of the Kingdom Hall (Es)
7. December 19, 2017 Day Volunteer Programme for the Branch Relocation Project (Bi)
   • 2018/2019 Day Volunteer Congregation Assignments
8. December 15, 2017 2017 Service Year Report (Es)
9. December 15, 2017 2017 Service Year Report (Gh)
10. December 15, 2017 2017 Service Year Report (Us)
11. December 13, 2017 Volunteers to serve in territories seldom worked (Gh)
12. December 7, 2017 Live and Delayed Streaming of Special Program (Gh)
13. December 6, 2017 Study of Jesus-The Way (Bi)
14. December 6, 2017 Study of Jesus-The Way (Gh)
15. December 4, 2017 Changes to Circuits (Bi)
16. December 2, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Bi)
17. December 2, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Es)
18. December 2, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Us)
19. December 1, 2017 Donations in Support of Kingdom Interests Worldwide (Es)
20. December 1, 2017 Donations in Support of Kingdom Interests Worldwide (Us)
21. November 23, 2017 Use of Satellite for Transmitting JW Broadcasting and Special Events (Gh)
22. November 23, 2017 Booking Hotels via the ibsaconvention.org Website (Bi)
23. November 13, 2017 Making the Best Use of Our Kingdom Halls (Cu)
24. November 13, 2017 Making the Best Use of Our Kingdom Halls (Us)
25. November 9, 2017 Delegate Selection for Special Convention in Oslo, Norway (Cu)
26. November 9, 2017 Delegate Selection for Special Convention in Oslo, Norway (Us)
27. November 3, 2017 Update on Recent Natural Disasters (Us)
28. October 31, 2017 Discontinuation of the Funds-on-Deposit Arrangement (Cu)
29. October 31, 2017 Discontinuation of the Funds-on-Deposit Arrangement (Us)
30. October 31, 2017 New Visitor Exhibit at Bethel (Bi)
31. October 12, 2017 Vacation Witnessing (Bi)
    • Application for Vacation Witnessing
32. October 10, 2017 Branch Relocation – Newsletter (Bi)
33. October 8, 2017 New JW.ORG E-Mail (Au)
34. October 7, 2017 Annual Meeting Announcements (Gh)
35. October 7, 2017 Annual Meeting Announcements (Us)
36. October 7, 2017 Annual Meeting Announcements (Zw)
37. October 6, 2017 Awake! and Public Edition of The Watchtower in ASL (Gh)
38. October 5, 2017 Congregation Needs (Es)
39. October 4, 2017 Kingdom Ministry School for the 2018 Service Year (Es)
    • Program for Congregation Elders
    • Program for Ministerial Servants
40. October 4, 2017 Kingdom Ministry School for the 2018 Service Year (Us)
    • Program for Congregation Elders
    • Program for Ministerial Servants
41. October 2, 2017 Theocratic Schools (Bi)
42. October 2, 2017 Contributions Received at the 2017 Annual Meeting (Us)
43. October 1, 2017 Local Needs For the Week of October 16-22 (Ng)
44. October 1, 2017 Alternative Material for the November 2017 Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook (Gh)
45. September 27, 2017 Supporting Construction Projects (Bi)
46. September 27, 2017 God’s Kingdom Rules! in ASL (Gh)
47. September 20, 2017 Lead Sheet for “Sing Out Joyfully” (Gh)
48. September 19, 2017 New Original Song for Annual Meeting (Us)
49. September 19, 2017 Organized Book in ASL (Gh)
50. September 18, 2017 2018 Memorial and Special Talk (Es)
51. September 18, 2017 2018 Memorial and Special Talk (Us)
52. September 14, 2017 Information about the Historical Exposition concerning Conscientious Objection (Es)
53. September 12, 2017 2018 Special Conventions (Es)
54. September 11, 2017 Global Assistance Arrangement and Circuit Overseer Assistance Arrangement for the 2018 Service Year (Es)
55. September 11, 2017 Global Assistance Arrangement for the 2018 Service Year (Us)
56. September 9, 2017 2018 Special Conventions – Instructions for Congregation Secretaries (Bi)
    • 2018 Special Convention Instructions
    • Applicant Instructions
57. September 7, 2017 2018 Special Conventions (Bi)
58. September 7, 2017 Packing of Literature in Cartons (Gh)
59. September 7, 2017 Donations for Disaster Relief Work (Us)
60. September 3, 2017 Convention Speaker Ratings for Bethel Brothers (Bi)
61. September 3, 2017 Convention Speaker Ratings for Bethel Brothers (Us)
62. September 2, 2017 Recommending Convention Speakers and Interpreters (Bi)
63. September 2, 2017 Recommending Convention Speakers and Interpreters (Us)
64. September 1, 2017 Alternative Material for the October 2017 Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook (Gh)
65. September 1, 2017 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Au)
66. September 1, 2017 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Bi)
67. September 1, 2017 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Es)
68. September 1, 2017 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Gh)
69. September 1, 2017 Protecting Minors From Abuse (Us)
70. August 31, 2017 Procedures for Handling Certain Cases of Wrongdoing (Au)
71. August 31, 2017 Procedures for Handling Certain Cases of Wrongdoing (Es)
72. August 31, 2017 Procedures for Handling Certain Cases of Wrongdoing (Gh)
73. August 30, 2017 Exhibition about the history of conscientious objection (Es)
74. August 15, 2017 Payment of invoices in the name of Testigos Cristianos de Jehová (Es)
75. August 15, 2017 Translation of the 2017 Annual Meeting Program (Us)
76. August 11, 2017 2018 Memorial Invitations and Date of Special Talk (Bi)
77. August 11, 2017 2018 Memorial Invitations and Date of Special Talk (Gh)
78. August 11, 2017 2018 Memorial Invitation and Date of Special Talk (Us)
79. August 7,2017 Public Witnessing Posters (Es)
    • S-80-E Sp Public Witnessing Supplies
80. August 7, 2017 Public Witnessing Posters (Us)
    • S-80-E Us Public Witnessing Supplies
81. August 3, 2017 Languages in which the Kingdom Ministry School will be held in Spain (Es)
82. August 2, 2017 Discontinuation of Use of House-to-House Record (S-8) and Please Follow Up (S-43) Forms (Gh)
83. August 1, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Bi)
84. August 1, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Es)
85. August 1, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Gh)
86. August 1, 2017 Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls (Us)
87. July 27, 2017 Rental Vehicles (Us)
88. July 27, 2017 Reminder on Requesting 2018 Annual Items (Gh)
89. July 20, 2017 Woksheets for Use With Watchtower Study Articles in ASL (Gh)
90. July 11, 2017 Live and Delayed Video-Streaming of Special Program (Gh)
91. July 7, 2017 Needs in the Field – Training Others (Bi)
92. June 29, 2017 Branch Relocation – Newsletter (Bi)
    • Attachment 1: Britain Branch Relocation Project
93. June 28, 2017 Important Reminder – Volunteers (Bi)
94. June 27, 2017 Donations to Regional Conventions Using jw.org (Bi)
95. June 27, 2017 Donations to Regional Conventions Using jw.org (Ir)
96. June 23, 2017 Wise Use of Literature, Magazines and Our Christian Life and Ministry Workbook (Gh)
97. June 22, 2017 JW Broadcasting via Satellite (Gh)
98. June 20, 2017 Jesus – The Way, The Truth, the Life (Gh)
99. June 20, 2017 Jesus – The Way, The Truth, the Life (Es)
100. June 20, 2017 Supplier Arrangements on jw.org (Au)
101. June 15, 2017 Guidelines on loading and unloading merchandize (Es)
102. June 14, 2017 Annual Items for 2018 (Es)
103. June 14, 2017 Annual Items for 2018 (Us)
104. May 30, 2017 Bethel Speaking Assignments (Es)
     • Attachment 1: S-47-E Sp Request for Bethel Speaker (2/16)
105. May 29, 2017 Charity Commission Annual Return Guidance (Bi)
106. May 24, 2017 Donations to “Jehovah’s Witnesses of India” by Indian Passport Holders (Au)
107. May 24, 2017 Videos for Midweek Meeting Available on JW Broadcasting (Es)
108. May 23, 2017 Reviewing of Preaching Territories in Ghana (Gh)
109. May 16, 2017 Convention Organization Guidelines (Us)
     • CO-1-E Convention Organization Guidelines (May 2017)
     • CO-23-E Convention Attendant Instructions (5/17)
110. May 15, 2017 Regular Pioneers (Bi)
111. May 15, 2017 Regular Pioneers (Es)
112. May 15, 2017 Regular Pioneers (Gh)
113. May 15, 2017 Regular Pioneers (Us)
114. May 14, 2017 Public Reading of Study Material at Congregation Meetings (Gh)
115. May 14, 2017 Public Reading of Study Material at Congregation Meetings (Us)
116. May 10, 2017 Requesting Convention Releases (Gh)
117. May 10, 2017 Requesting Convention Releases (Es)
118. April 30, 2017 Circuit Assemblies for the 2018 Service Year (Us)
119. April 28, 2017 Preventive maintenance program for Kingdom Halls (Es)
120. April 21, 2017 School for Congregation Elders (Us)
     • Attachment 1: School for Congregation Elders
121. April 20, 2017 Contact Card for Witnessing to the Blind or Visually Impaired (Es)
122. April 20, 2017 Contact Card for Witnessing to the Blind or Visually Impaired (Us)
123. April 19, 2017 Branch Relocation Visitor Centre (Bi)
     • Attachment 1: Visitor Information Sheet
124. April 19, 2017 Kingdom Ministry School for the 2018 Service Year (Es)
125. April 19, 2017 Kingdom Ministry School for the 2018 Service Year (Gh)
126. April 19, 2017 Kingdom Ministry School for the 2018 Service Year (Us)
127. April 18, 2017 “Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah (Gh)
128. April 15, 2017 Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall Construction Worldwide (Bi)
129. April 15, 2017 Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall Construction Worldwide (Es)
130. April 15, 2017 Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall Construction Worldwide (Gh)
131. April 15, 2017 Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall Construction Worldwide (Ir)
132. April 15, 2017 Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall Construction Worldwide (Us)
133. April 13, 2017 Kingdom Hall Information – revised Sep 2017 (Bi)
134. April 13, 2017 Kingdom Hall Information (Bi)
135. April 13, 2017 Kingdom Hall Information (Ir)
136. April 12, 2017 Update of the Profile of LDC Volunteers (Es)
137. April 6, 2017 Tour Arrangement for Accra Bethel (Gh)
     • Attachment 1: Tour Booking Request Form
     • Attachment 2: Dress & Grooming for Visitors Touring Bethel
     • Attachment 3: Our Kingdom Ministry 3/08 p.3, Question Box
     • Attachment 4: Showing Respect for the House of God
     • Attachment 5: “How to Reach Bethel by Road”
     • Attachment 6: Road Map to Bethel
138. April 5, 2017 Adding Builder Assistant Users to Congregation Domain (Us)
139. March 31, 2017 Clarifications regarding the Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) (Es)
140. March 30, 2017 New Agreement with BBVA for 2017 (Es)
141. March 24, 2017 Declaration of Congregation Tax Status for the Purpose of Tax Legislation and Data Exchange Agreements (Bi)
     • Attachment 1: Annual Real Property Tax Exemption Verification Instructions
142. March 24, 2017 Declaration of Congregation Tax Status for the Purpose of Tax Legislation and Data Exchange Agreements (Ir)
     • Attachment 1: Annual Real Property Tax Exemption Verification Instructions
143. March 20, 2017 Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia (Bi)
     • Attachment 1: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 20, 2017
     • Attachment 2:Address Sheet for Russian Officials
     • Attachment 3: Revised: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 23, 2017
144. March 20, 2017 Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia (Es)
     • Attachment 1: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 20, 2017
     • Attachment 2:  Address Sheet for Russian Officials
     • Attachment 3: Revised: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 23, 2017
145. March 20, 2017 Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia (Gh)
     • Attachment 1: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 20, 2017
     • Attachment 2: Address Sheet for Russian Officials
     • Attachment 3: Revised: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 23, 2017
146. March 20, 2017 Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia (Us)
     • Attachment 1: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 20, 2017
     • Attachment 2: Address Sheet for Russian Officials
     • Attachment 3: Revised: Letter-Writing Campaign Supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Instruction Sheet March 23, 2017
147. March 19, 2017 Guest Rooming for Publishers Visiting Bethel Facilities (Us)
     • Attachment 1: Bethel Visitors Guest Room Request
     • Attachment 2: Bethel Visitors Guest Room Request – Instructions
     • Attachment 3: Dress & Grooming for Visitors Touring Bethel
148. March 18, 2017 Selective Service System (Us)
149. March 9, 2017 Supporting the French-Speaking Field in Ghana (Gh)
150. March 9, 2017 Baptism Date Survey (Gh)
     • Attachment 1: Baptism Date Survey
151. March 8, 2017 Royal Commission Case Study 54
     • Attachment 1: Child Safeguarding Policy of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia (version 1)
     • Attachment 2: Child Safeguarding Policy of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia (version 2)
     • Attachment 3: Child Safeguarding Policy of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia (version 3)
152. March 3, 2017 Australian Royal Commission Summons Watchtower Australia to Produce
153. March 3, 2017 Kingdom Hall Broadcast Readiness Survey (Us)
154. March 2, 2017 Update on Local Design/Construction Arrangement (Gh)
155. March 2, 2017 Broadcast Events Held in Kingdom Halls (Us)
156. March 1, 2017 “Design/Construction” and “Supplier Arrangement” Document Types (Us)
157. February 28, 2017 Visiting Disfellowshipped or Disassociated Individuals (Gh)
158. February 28, 2017 Visiting Disfellowshipped or Disassociated Individuals (Es)
159. February 28, 2017 Visiting Disfellowshipped or Disassociated Individuals (Us)
160. February 27, 2017 Personal Addresses and Adjustments to Coordinator of the Body of Elders or Secretary (Es)
161. February 27, 2017 Personal Addresses and Adjustments to Coordinator of the Body of Elders or Secretary (Gh)
162. February 27, 2017 Personal Addresses and Adjustments to Coordinator of the Body of Elders or Secretary (Us)
163. February 26, 2017 Public Witnessing (Us)
164. February 25, 2017 Magnetic Boards and Posters for Public Witnessing (Us)
165. February 22, 2017 Announcement to all Congregations (Gh)
166. February 21, 2017 2017 United States Bethel Visitors Information (Us)
167. February 20, 2017 Meeting Times and Locations for Groups and Pregroups (Bi)
168. February 20, 2017 Meeting Times and Locations for Groups and Pregroups (Es)
169. February 20, 2017 Meeting Times and Locations for Groups and Pregroups (Us)
170. February 18, 2017 CONFIDENTIAL National power supply agreement (Es)
171. February 16, 2017 Branch Renovation Project (Es)
172. February 15, 2017 Preparing for 2017 Memorial Campaign (Gh)
173. February 14, 2017 Use of Sign-Language Videos for Congregation Meetings (Gh)
174. February 13, 2017 Memorial & Special Talk (Bi)
175. February 13, 2017 Memorial & Special Talk (Es)
176. February 13, 2017 Memorial & Special Talk (Gh) 
177. February 13, 2017 Memorial & Special Talk (Us) 
178. February 10, 2017 Unassigned and Seldom-Worked Territory Campaign (Gh)
179. February 7, 2017 New European Circuits (Es)
180. February 4, 2017 Use of Summary Sheets (Gh)
181. February 3, 2017 Australian Royal Commission invites Watchtower Australia to provide supplementary Information
182. January 25, 2017 Kingdom Hall Construction and Renovation Projects (Es)
183. January 25, 2017 Guidelines for jw.org (Bi)
184. January 25, 2017 Use of Electronic Devices at Congregation Meetings (Gh)
185. January 19, 2017 Prerecorded Memorial and Special Talk 2017 – Welsh (Bi)
186. January 19, 2017 Delegate Selection for Special Convention in Cochabamba, Bolivia (Us)
187. January 16, 2017 Real Property Tax Exemption Verification (Us)
188. January 12, 2017 Circuit Overseer Guidelines
189. January 10, 2017 Literature Packing Lists (Us)
190. January 9, 2017 Literature offer for July through December 2017 (Us)
191. January 8, 2017 Entrance Times at Assemblies and Conventions (Us)
192. January 7, 2017 Global Assistance Arrangement for the 2017 Service Year (Gh)
193. January 6, 2017 Congregation Correspondence and Filing (Bi)
194. January 6, 2017 Congregation Correspondence and Filing (Us)
195. January 5, 2017 Circuit Overseer Accommodations and Financial Matters (Us)
196. January 5, 2017 Circuit Overseer Accommodations and Financial Matters (Gh) 
197. January 5, 2017 Circuit Overseer Accommodations and Financial Matters (Bi)
198. January 5, 2017 Helping the Blind or Visually Impaired Publishers and Interested Persons (Pp)
199. January 4, 2017 Child Custody Packet (Us)
200. January 3, 2017 Watchtower Australia’s Response to Royal Commission Letter dated 4 November 2016
201. January 3, 2017 2017 Pioneer School (Gh)
202. January 2, 2017 Branch Relocation Newsletter (Bi)
203. January 1, 2017 Handling Matters Relating to Alleged Child Abuse (Bi)
     • Attachment 1: Child Safeguarding Policy | Child Safeguarding Policy with attachments.
204. January 1, 2017 Supporting Those With Medical Needs (Us)
205. January 1, 2017 Supporting Those With Medical Needs (Gh)

Los Testigos de Jehová tienen una gran selección de discursos públicos que los ancianos y los servidores ministeriales pueden elegir. Estos esquemas de charlas públicas se usan para dar un sermón en sus reuniones de fin de semana, que se celebran en salas de reino locales alrededor del mundo. Históricamente, las conversaciones públicas eran de 45 minutos. En los últimos tiempos, las conversaciones públicas se han reducido a 30 minutos.

Aquí está la lista completa de los esquemas de la charla pública en inglés. Los testigos de Jehová proporcionan los esquemas de la charla pública.

Nota: Los números entre paréntesis después del título del resumen de la charla son la fecha en que se publicó el esquema. Las fechas se formatean como M / YY, MM / YY o YYYY.

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Discursos Públicos

1. Núm. 1-S ¿Conoce usted bien a Dios¿ (09/15)
   Núm. 1-S ¿Conoce usted bien a Dios¿ (03/91)
2. Núm. 2-S ¿Sobreviviremos a los últimos días¿ (09/15)
   Núm. 2-S ¿Será usted sobreviviente de los últimos días¿ (09/07)
3. Núm. 3-S Avancemos con la organización unida de Jehová (09/15)
   Núm. 3-S Sirvamos con la organización unificada de Jehová (09/07)
4. Núm. 4-S El mundo que nos rodea prueba que Dios existe (09/15)
   Núm. 4-S El mundo que nos rodea prueba que Dios existe (03/91)
5. Núm. 5-S Ayuda práctica para las familias (09/15)
   Núm. 5-S Un afectuoso ambiente familiar (01/05)
6. Núm. 6-S ¿Qué aprendemos del diluvio de los días de Noé¿ (09/15)
   Núm. 6-S El diluvio del día de Noé tiene significado para nosotros (07/91)
7. Núm. 7-S Imitemos al ”Padre de tiernas misericordias” (12/15)
   Núm. 7-S La misericordia, cualidad dominante de los cristianos verdaderos (03/91)
8. Núm. 8-S Vivamos para hacer la voluntad de Dios, no la nuestra (09/15)
   Núm. 8-S No viva para su yo, sino para hacer la voluntad de Dios (09/07)
9. Núm. 9-S Escuchemos y pongamos en práctica la palabra de Dios (12/16)
   Núm. 9-S Nunca permitamos que se nos embote el oído (05/08)
10. Núm. 10-S Seamos honrados en todo (12/16)
    Núm. 10-S Conduciéndonos honradamente en todo tiempo (05/91)
11. Núm. 11-S Imitemos a Jesús, y no seamos parte del mundo (12/16)
    Núm. 11-S ‘No ser parte del mundo’… a semejanza de Cristo (09/98)
12. Núm. 12-S A Dios le importa cómo vemos la autoridad (12/16)
    Núm. 12-S El respeto a la autoridad nos protege (05/91)
13. Núm. 13-S ¿Cómo ve Dios el sexo y el matrimonio¿ (12/16)
    Núm. 13-S Viendo el sexo y el matrimonio como los ve Dios (05/91)
14. Núm. 14-S Un pueblo limpio da gloria a Jehová (12/16)
    Núm. 14-S Un pueblo limpio honra a Jehová (12/07)
15. Núm. 15-S “Obremos lo que es bueno para con todos” (12/16)
    Núm. 15-S Como cristianos, nos interesamos por los demás (05/91)
16. Núm. 16-S Fortalezcamos nuestra amistad con Dios (12-2016)
    Núm. 16-S Siga estrechando su relación con Dios (05-1991)
17. Núm. 17-S Que todo cuanto tengamos glorifique a Dios (07-1991)
18. Núm. 18-S ¿Realmente hace usted de Jehová su plaza fuerte¿ (06-1993)
19. Núm. 19-S Su futuro… ¿cómo puede saberse¿ (05-2001)
20. Núm. 20-S ¿Es tiempo de que Dios gobierne el mundo¿ (02-2002)
21. Núm. 21-S ¿Cómo puede usted colaborar con el Reino de Dios¿ (08-1999)
22. Núm. 22-S ¿Está usted contento con las provisiones de Jehová¿ (08-1991)
23. Núm. 23-S La vida sí tiene propósito (07-1991)
24. Núm. 24-S Lo que puede hacer por nosotros la gobernación de Dios (02-2002)
25. Núm. 25-S Resistamos el espíritu del mundo (09-2007)
26. Núm. 26-S ¿Lo considera Dios a usted personalmente importante¿ (07-1992)
27. Núm. 27-S Cómo iniciar bien el matrimonio (09-1998)
28. Núm. 28-S Muestre respeto y amor en su matrimonio (09-1998)
29. Núm. 29-S Responsabilidades y galardones de los padres (09-1998)
30. Núm. 30-S La comunicación en la familia y con Dios (09-1998)
31. Núm. 31-S ¿Cómo se puede ser feliz a pesar de tener hambre¿ (07-1992)
32. Núm. 32-S Cómo enfrentarse a las inquietudes de la vida (07-1992)
33. Núm. 33-S ¿Qué hay tras el espíritu de rebelión¿ (06-1992)
34. Núm. 34-S ¿Está usted ‘marcado’ para sobrevivir¿ (06-1992)
35. Núm. 35-S ¿Puede usted vivir para siempre¿ ¿Lo logrará¿ (06-1992)
36. Núm. 36-S ¿Es esta vida todo cuanto hay¿ (06-1992)
37. Núm. 37-S Decida ahora a favor de la gobernación divina (06-1992)
38. Núm. 38-S Obren prudentemente a medida que se acerca el fin (06-1992)
39. Núm. 39-S ¡Seguros de la victoria divina! (01-1996)
40. Núm. 40-S Lo que encierra el futuro cercano (01-1996)
41. Núm. 41-S Esténse quietos y vean la salvación de Jehová (07-1992)
42. Núm. 42-S Cómo le afecta a usted el Reino de Dios (01-1996)
43. Núm. 43-S ¿Cumple usted con los requisitos de Dios¿ (09-2007)
44. Núm. 44-S Siga buscando el Reino de Dios (09-2007)
45. Núm. 45-S Siga el camino a la vida (07-1992)
46. Núm. 46-S Mantenga firme su confianza hasta el fin (07-1992)
47. Núm. 47-S Tenga fe en las buenas nuevas (09-1995)
48. Núm. 48-S La prueba de mantener lealtad cristiana (01-2000)
49. Núm. 49-S Una Tierra limpia ¿vivirá usted para verla¿ (09-2007)
50. Núm. 50-S ¿Cómo tomará usted sus decisiones¿ (12-1993)
51. Núm. 51-S ¿Está transformando la verdad su vida¿ (06-1995)
52. Núm. 52-S ¿Quién es su Dios¿ (12-1993)
53. Núm. 53-S ¿Concuerda su forma de pensar con la de Dios¿ (12-1993)
54. Núm. 54-S Edifique su fe en el Hacedor del hombre (12-1993)
55. Núm. 55-S ¿Qué clase de nombre se está haciendo con Dios¿ (12-1993)
56. Núm. 56-S Hacia el nuevo mundo bajo el acaudillamiento de Cristo (01-1996)
57. Núm. 57-S Aguantemos la persecución (01-1996)
58. Núm. 58-S ¿Cómo debemos servir a Dios¿ (01-1996)
59. Núm. 59-S Se siega lo que se siembra (12-1993)
60. Núm. 60-S ¿Qué propósito tiene su vida¿ (02-1997)
61. Núm. 61-S ¿En las promesas de quién confía usted¿ (12-1993)
62. Núm. 62-S El único remedio para la humanidad enferma (12-1993)
63. Núm. 63-S ¿Tiene usted espíritu evangelizador¿ (12-1993)
64. Núm. 64-S ¿Amadores del placer, o amadores de Dios¿ (12-1993)
65. Núm. 65-S ¿Cómo podemos ser pacíficos en un mundo violento¿ (07-2016)
    Núm. 65-S Cómo hallar honra y gozo en el ministerio de Dios (12-1993)
66. Núm. 66-S Trabaje como esclavo para el amo de la siega (09-2007)
67. Núm. 67-S Dedique tiempo a meditar en asuntos espirituales (09-2007)
68. Núm. 68-S ¿Guarda usted rencor o perdona¿ (12-1993)
69. Núm. 69-S Renovemos el espíritu de abnegación (12-1993)
70. Núm. 70-S Cifre su confianza en Jehová (12-1993)
71. Núm. 71-S Cómo mantenerse despierto espiritualmente (09-2007)
72. Núm. 72-S El amor identifica a la congregación cristiana verdadera (12-1993)
73. Núm. 73-S Adquiera un corazón de sabiduría (09-1994)
74. Núm. 74-S Los ojos de Jehová están sobre nosotros (09-1994)
75. Núm. 75-S ¿Reconoce usted la soberanía de Jehová en su vida personal¿ (09-2007)
76. Núm. 76-S ¿Pueden los principios bíblicos ayudarnos a afrontar los problemas de nuestro tiempo¿ (08-2010)
77. Núm. 77-S Siga la senda de la hospitalidad (09-1994)
78. Núm. 78-S Sirva a Jehová con corazón gozoso (01-1996)
79. Núm. 79-S La amistad con Dios o la amistad con el mundo ¿cuál escogerá usted¿ (01-1996)
80. Núm. 80-S ¿Cifra usted su esperanza en la ciencia, o en la Biblia¿ (09-1994)
81. Núm. 81-S ¿Quiénes llenan los requisitos para ser ministros de Dios¿ (01-1995)
82. Núm. 82-S Jehová y Cristo ¿son ellos parte de una trinidad¿ (05-1995)
83. Núm. 83-S El tiempo de juicio para la religión (11-1995)
84. Núm. 84-S ¿Escapará usted de lo que le espera a este mundo¿ (11-2003)
85. Núm. 85-S Buenas nuevas en un mundo violento (09-2001)
86. Núm. 86-S Las oraciones que Dios escucha (01-1995)
87. Núm. 87-S ¿Qué relación tiene usted con Dios¿ (01-1995)
88. Núm. 88-S ¿Por qué regir su vida por las normas bíblicas¿ (01-1995)
89. Núm. 89-S ¡Venga, el que tenga sed de la verdad! (01-1995)
90. Núm. 90-S ¡Esfuércese por lo que realmente es vida! (03-2003)
91. Núm. 91-S La presencia y la gobernación del Mesías (11-1995)
92. Núm. 92-S El papel de la religión en los asuntos del mundo (11-1995)
93. Núm. 93-S ¿Es Dios el causante de los desastres naturales¿ (11-1992)
94. Núm. 94-S La religión verdadera satisface las necesidades de la sociedad humana (12-1993)
95. Núm. 95-S La Biblia ante las prácticas espiritistas (07-1994)
96. Núm. 96-S El fin de la religión falsa está cerca (01-1996)
97. Núm. 97-S Permanezcamos sin culpa en medio de una generación torcida (01-1996)
98. Núm. 98-S No dejemos que este mundo nos contamine (09-2007)
99. Núm. 99-S Por qué se puede confiar en la Biblia (09-1997)
100. Núm. 100-S La amistad verdadera con Dios y con el prójimo (11-1998)
101. Núm. 101-S Jehová, el Magnífico Creador (05-1995)
102. Núm. 102-S Prestemos atención a la Palabra profética (05-1995)
103. Núm. 103-S Usted puede experimentar gozo al servir a Dios (02-1999)
104. Núm. 104-S Padres, ¿están edificando con materiales incombustibles¿ (01-2005)
105. Núm. 105-S Cómo obtener consuelo en toda tribulación (05-1995)
106. Núm. 106-S Dios dará su merecido a los que arruinan la Tierra (05-1995)
107. Núm. 107-S Mantengamos una buena conciencia en un mundo pecador (05-1995)
108. Núm. 108-S Superemos el temor al futuro (05-1995)
109. Núm. 109-S El Reino de Dios está cerca (01-1996)
110. Núm. 110-S La familia feliz es la que pone a Dios en primer lugar (01-1995)
111. Núm. 111-S ¿Qué logra la curación de las naciones¿ (01-1995)
112. Núm. 112-S Cómo mostrar amor en un mundo desaforado (01-1995)
113. Núm. 113-S ¿Cómo pueden los jóvenes hacer frente a la crisis actual¿ (01-1996)
114. Núm. 114-S Aprecie las maravillas de la creación de Dios (01-1995)
115. Núm. 115-S Cómo protegernos de las trampas de Satanás (04-1995)
116. Núm. 116-S Sea sabio al elegir sus compañías (09-2007)
117. Núm. 117-S Cómo vencer el mal con el bien (11-2006)
118. Núm. 118-S Veamos a los jóvenes como los ve Jehová (08-1998)
119. Núm. 119-S Por qué es provechoso que los cristianos se mantengan separados del mundo (05-1997)
120. Núm. 120-S Razones para someterse hoy al gobierno de Dios (06-1997)
121. Núm. 121-S Una hermandad mundial rescatada de la calamidad (06-1997)
122. Núm. 122-S ¿De qué fuente vendrá la paz mundial¿ (07-1997)
123. Núm. 123-S Por qué deben ser diferentes los cristianos (06-1997)
124. Núm. 124-S Razones para confiar en el origen divino de la Biblia (05-1997)
125. Núm. 125-S Por qué necesita la humanidad un rescate (10-1999)
126. Núm. 126-S ¿Quién puede ser salvo¿ (11-2000)
127. Núm. 127-S ¿Qué nos sucede cuando morimos¿ (08-2000)
128. Núm. 128-S ¿Es el infierno realmente un lugar de tormento¿ (11-2000)
129. Núm. 129-S ¿Es la Trinidad una enseñanza bíblica¿ (10-2000)
130. Núm. 130-S La Tierra existirá para siempre (08-2000)
131. Núm. 131-S ¿De verdad existe el Diablo¿ (03-2002)
132. Núm. 132-S La resurrección – una victoria sobre la muerte (08-2000)
133. Núm. 133-S ¿Importa lo que creemos sobre el origen de los seres humanos¿ (08-2000)
134. Núm. 134-S ¿Deben guardar los cristianos un día de descanso¿ (08-2000)
135. Núm. 135-S La santidad de la vida y la sangre (09-2000)
136. Núm. 136-S ¿Aprueba Dios las imágenes en la adoración¿ (01-2001)
137. Núm. 137-S ¿De verdad tuvieron lugar los milagros de la Biblia¿ (11-2000)
138. Núm. 138-S Vivamos con buen juicio en un mundo perverso (11-2000)
139. Núm. 139-S Sabiduría piadosa en un mundo de orientación científica (11-2000)
140. Núm. 140-S Jesucristo – el nuevo gobernante de la Tierra (11-2000)
141. Núm. 141-S ¿Cuándo dejará de gemir la creación humana (11-2000)
142. Núm. 142-S Por qué refugiarse en Jehová (11-2000)
143. Núm. 143-S Confiemos en el Dios de todo consuelo (11-2000)
144. Núm. 144-S Una congregación leal bajo la dirección de Cristo (11-2000)
145. Núm. 145-S ¿Quién es como Jehová nuestro Dios¿ (11-2000)
146. Núm. 146-S Utilice la educación para alabar a Jehová (11-2000)
147. Núm. 147-S Confíe en el poder salvador de Jehová (11-2000)
148. Núm. 148-S ¿Ve usted la vida como la ve Dios¿ (11-2000)
149. Núm. 149-S ¿Anda usted con Dios¿ (11-2000)
150. Núm. 150-S ¿Hasta qué grado es Dios real para usted¿ (01-2001)
151. Núm. 151-S Jehová es ‘una altura segura’ para su pueblo (11-2000)
152. Núm. 152-S ¿Cuándo y por qué vendrá el verdadero Armagedón¿ (10-2001)
153. Núm. 153-S Tengamos muy presente el día ‘inspirador de temor’ (06-2011)
154. Núm. 154-S El gobierno del hombre, pesado en la balanza (03-2002)
155. Núm. 155-S ¿Ha llegado la hora del juicio de Babilonia¿ (12-2002)
156. Núm. 156-S ¿Es el día del juicio un tiempo de temor, o de esperanza¿ (06-2003)
157. Núm. 157-S Cómo adornan los cristianos la enseñanza divina (05-2003)
158. Núm. 158-S Seamos valerosos y confiemos en Jehová (11-2003)
159. Núm. 159-S Cómo encontrar seguridad en un mundo peligroso (10-2003)
160. Núm. 160-S Protejamos nuestra identidad cristiana (11-2011)
161. Núm. 161-S ¿Por qué sufrió y murió Jesús¿ (12-2004)
162. Núm. 162-S Liberados de un mundo de oscuridad (12-2004)
163. Núm. 163-S ¿Por qué temer al Dios verdadero¿ (06-2005)
164. Núm. 164-S ¿Sigue Dios ejerciendo la soberanía sobre la Tierra¿ (11-2005)
165. Núm. 165-S ¿A qué valores concedemos más importancia¿ (11-2005)
166. Núm. 166-S Afrontemos el futuro con fe y valor (05-2006)
167. Núm. 167-S Actuemos con sabiduría en este mundo insensato (12-2006)
168. Núm. 168-S Cómo sentirse seguro en este mundo turbulento (11-2006)
169. Núm. 169-S ¿Por qué debemos guiarnos por la Biblia¿ (11-2007)
170. Núm. 170-S ¿Quién es el único que puede gobernar bien a la humanidad¿ (12-2007)
171. Núm. 171-S Usted puede disfrutar de la vida en paz ahora y para siempre (01-2008)
172. Núm. 172-S ¿Qué posición tenemos ante Dios¿ (05-2008)
173. Núm. 173-S ¿Le importa a Dios qué religión tengamos¿ (09-2008)
174. Núm. 174-S ¿Quién será digno de entrar en el nuevo mundo de Dios¿ (11-2008)
175. Núm. 175-S ¿Qué pruebas demuestran la autenticidad de la Bilbia¿ (08-2009)
176. Núm. 176-S ¿Cuándo tendremos verdadera paz y seguridad¿ (09-2009)
177. Núm. 177-S ¿A quién podemos acudir en tiempos de angustia¿ (01-2010)
178. Núm. 178-S Andemos en el camino de la integridad (06-2010)
179. Núm. 179-S Rechace las fantasías mundanales; busque las realidades del reino (11-2010)
180. Núm. 180-S ¿Por qué debe ser real para nosotros la esperanza de la resurrección¿ (05-2011)
181. Núm. 181-S ¿Faltará menos de lo que usted cree¿ (06-2011)
182. Núm. 182-S ¿Qué está haciendo por nosotros el Reino de Dios¿ (09-2011)
183. Núm. 183-S Alejemos la mirada de lo que es inútil (08-2012)
184. Núm. 184-S ¿Es la muerte el final de todo¿ (07-2012)
185. Núm. 185-S ¿Influye la verdad en su vida¿ (11-2012)
186. Núm. 186-S Unidos al feliz pueblo de Dios (03-2013)
187. Núm. 187-S ¿Cómo es posible que un Dios de amor permita la maldad¿ (07-2013)
188. Núm. 188-S ¿Ha depositado su confianza en Jehová¿ (10-2013)
189. Núm. 189-S Andar con Dios nos beneficia ahora y para siempre (04-2014)
190. Núm. 190-S Una familia unida y feliz para siempre (07-2014)
191. Núm. 191-S Cómo vencen al mundo la fe y el amor (04-2015)
192. Núm. 192-S ¿Anda usted por el camino que lleva a la vida eterna¿ (08-2015)
193. Núm. 193-S Pronto se nos librará de la angustia mundial (11-2015)
194. Núm. 194-S Cómo nos beneficia la sabiduría divina (05-2016)

• S-99-S Títulos de los Discursos Públicos (7/12)
• S-99a-S Títulos de los Discursos Públicos Ordenados por Temas (1/16)
• S-99a-S Títulos de los Discursos Públicos Ordenados por Temas (7/12)
• S-141-S Puntos que los Oradores Públicos Deben Recordar

Los discursos públicos conmemorativos

1. S-31-S Demostremos Gratitud por lo que Cristo ha hecho por Nosotros (2/17)
2. S-31-S Demostremos Gratitud por lo que Cristo ha hecho por Nosotros (12/15)
3. S-31-S Demostremos Gratitud por lo que Cristo ha hecho por Nosotros (3/15)
4. S-31-S Demostremos Gratitud por lo que Cristo ha hecho por Nosotros (2/13)

Los Discursos de funeral

1. S-32-S Discurso de Funeral (2/16)
2. S-32-S Discurso de Funeral (2/11)

Discursos matrimoniales

1. S-41-S Un Matrimonio Honorable a la Vista de Dios (9/07) (11/2015)
2. S-41-S Un Matrimonio Honorable a la Vista de Dios (9/07)

Discursos de la Asamblea de Circuitos

1. CA-brtk17-S Cuidemos nuestro amor por Jehová (2016-2017)
2. CA-cotk17-S Fortalezcamos nuestra fe en Jehová (2016-2017)

Discursos Públicos de la Asamblea Regional

1. CO-tk17-S ¡No Se Rinda! (2017)
2. CO-tk16-S Seamo Leales A Jehová (2016)

Reunión de los ancianos con los Precursores Regulares, los Precursores Especiales y los Misioneros que Sirven en el Campo

1. S-211-17-S Sean hábiles “pescadores de hombres” (10/16)
2. S-211-16-S Lecciones de la parábola del sembrador (11/15)
3. S-211-15-S Aviven cual fuego el don de Dios (12/14)
4. S-211-14-S Acuérdense de los que llevan la delantera entre ustedes [e] imiten su fe (11/13)
5. S-211-13-S Guarda lo que ha sido depositado a tu cuidado (10/12)

The Kingdom Ministry School 2018 is a training school for circuit overseers, elders and ministerial servants of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

According to Jehovah’s Witnesses’ doctrine, “an overseer in the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses must be a man who can organize his life so as to give the proper attention to all in the congregation and be a blessing to them. At the same time he cannot be a man who ignores his family in favor of the congregation, but he must use the spirit of a sound mind.”

To that end, this is an “opportunity … afforded … congregation servants throughout the world of coming together at the Kingdom Ministry School to get a training that will help them to do just what the Bible says an overseer should be able to accomplish”.

The real intent of these talks is to ensure that the circuit overseers, elders and ministerial servants remain in complete obedience to the governing body and the organization behind Jehovah’s Witnesses. It’s interesting to think most grown men that will attend this one day seminar will be unable to see the undue influence being pushed upon them.

Kingdom Ministry School 2018 Talk Outlines

Here is the list of the 12 talks being given to all the circuit overseers and elders of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world between 2017 and 2018.

Program for Congregation Elders

1. Do You See the Fiery Chariots?
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2. Jehovah’s Celestial Chariot Is on the Move – Are You?
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3. Keep Jehovah Before You Constantly
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4. Humility or Ability – Which Does Jehovah Prefer?
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5. “Continue Applying Yourself … to Teaching”
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6. “Continue Applying Yourself … to Reading”
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7. Making Recommendations – A Serious Responsibility (Part 1)
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   • “Shepherd the flock of God” (ks10)
   • March 17, 2013 letter
8. Making Recommendations – A Serious Responsibility (Part 2)
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   • “Shepherd the flock of God” (ks10)
   • Recommendations for appointments of elders and ministerial servants (S-62)
   • August 1, 2016 letter
9. Exercise Balance When Evaluating Regular Pioneers
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   • May 15, 2017 letter
10. Protecting Minors From Abuse
    • “Shepherd the flock of God” (ks10)
    • September 1, 2017 letter
11. Needs in Our Branch Territory
12. “Jehovah was listening”
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Program for Ministerial Servants

1. Do You See the Fiery Chariots?
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2. Jehovah’s Celestial Chariot Is on the Move – Are You?
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3. Keep Jehovah Before You Constantly 
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4. Humility or Ability – Which Does Jehovah Prefer?
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5. Ministerial Servants – Desirous of a Fine Work
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6. Building a Spiritually Strong Family
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7. Fully Accomplish Your Ministry
8. Symposium: “Continue Applying Yourself … to Teaching” – How to Attack an Outline
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9. Symposium: “Continue Applying Yourself … to Teaching” – “Were Not Our Hearts Burning?”
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10. Symposium: “Continue Applying Yourself … to Teaching” – “Be Aglow With the Spirit”
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11. Symposium: “Continue Applying Yourself … to Teaching” – Practice! Practice! Practice! – And Do So Out Loud!
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12. “Continue Applying Yourself to … Reading”
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13. Needs in Our Branch Territory
14. “Jehovah Was Listening”
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Kingdom Ministry School 2018 Talks (Combined)

Previous Kingdom Ministry School talks

Well they explicitly said in the school that if an elder has a child that goes to college and lives on campus, that elder is to be removed. Period.

WT P.17 SIMPLIFIED

Why? Because before, when a person sang the words of this song, he was telling others what to do. This could be awkward for new ones, interested ones, young ones, and sisters who are at our meetings, assemblies, and conventions. So the title and the lyrics were changed.

WT P.17 STANDARD

Why? In the audience at our meetings, assemblies, and conventions are many new ones, interested ones, young ones, and sisters who by singing the words would be put in the awkward position of telling others what to do. So the title and the lyrics were modified.

With this newest song book all the wordings were changed to personal pronouns instead of collective references. Go back and look at the brown book and then at the newest song book. 

Regarding a change to a song title, the study article on page 7 paragraph 17 of November 2017 Watchtower explained, “The change of the title “Guard Your Heart” to “We Guard Our Hearts” was most considerate. Why? In the audience at our meetings, assemblies, and conventions are many new ones, interested ones, young ones, and sisters who by singing the words would be put in the awkward position of telling others what to do. So the title and the lyrics were modified.”

https://www.drphil.com/shows/my-husbands-religious-beliefs-are-ruining-our-family-and-now-cps-has-our-children-can-we-get-them-back/

According to the Dr Phil show website Monday's show will be about a Jehovah's witness. Check the link or the website for more information.

From the discription:

For nine years, Tatiana was a member of a strict religious group.She claims she wasn’t allowed to celebrate holidays or birthdays, or get an education, and felt isolated from family and friends. 
Tatiana says she wasn’t born religious but claims her husband, Robert, a devout Jehovah’s Witness, used her innocence about the religion to pressure her into becoming a member. But four months ago, she left the religion and now wants her husband to leave, too. To make matters worse, Tatiana and Robert say CPS recently put their children in foster care over what they claim was a misunderstanding. Now, they’re fighting to get them back, but Dr. Phil says their approach is all wrong. Will Robert leave his religion for Tatiana, and can they get their children back? Dr. Phil offers some advice, but will they take it?

The Governing Body lives in gated mansions nearby in Tuxedo Park:

We need your donations!!!

He is a current member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses 

Watchtower has (or had) $500,000,000 in a Hedge fund in the Cayman Islands.

Watchtower Investments in the Cayman Islands Hedge Fund 2007

The Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Namibia has asserted its right to be EXEMPT as an "Employer" for purposes of payment to those who work on its behalf, nor are they responsible (they claim) for filing any Social Security documents as to wages, hours worked, withholding, etc.
In 2014, the Congregation asked to be de-registered as such.
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It didn't go so well.
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On the 16 June 2014, authorities replied to the JW's request by confirming that the appellant is considered an employer in terms of the SS Act and consequently should be registered with the Employees’ Compensation Fund established by the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1941, as well as having the Order register its members with the Maternity, Sick Leave and Death Benefit established by the SS Act
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A ping-pong protest and response commenced with multiple requests for clarification by the Dubs and protestations and requests for appeal, etc.
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Authorities decided this matter was best handled by visiting the premises and investigating for themselves what goes on.
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After the "visit" by authorities, nothing was offered by the Dubs to change any minds.
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The JW's continued to whine and protest and appeal, etc.
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The authorities examined the Congregation's Appeal and made the following evaluation:
== In the respondent’s listed grounds of opposition, it noted that the appeal filed by the appellant is not proper as it failed to complete the Form 11 as contemplated in Rule 17(2)(a) of the Rules of this Court==
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JW's protested and appealed the appeal response which didn't appeal to them.
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Arguments continued until the following finding was released:
The Labour Amendment Act stipulates that:18 ‘For the purposes of this Act or any other employment law, until the contrary is proved, an individual who works for or renders services to any other person, is presumed to be an employee of that other person, regardless of the form of the contract or the designation of the individual, if any one or more of the following factors is present:

(List of factors attached)
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Blah-blah-blah-blah
Finally:
The SS Act does not provide for de-registration of employers. Accordingly, logic follows that once an employer has been registered under this Act, the obligations created in terms of this Act ceases to exist only where the employer (who is a natural person) dies or becomes insolvent or is sequestrated or is liquidated or wound up (where an employer is a juristic person). Employees may be ‘de-registered’ under that employer in the event they die or their services have been terminated.
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Cut to the chase:
Accordingly, the appellant cannot pick and choose which laws should apply to them and which not. This court finds an employment relationship evident between the parties for the reasons stated above. In the result and for reasons and conclusions stated hereinbefore the court makes the following order: 1. The respondent’s application for condonation for the late filing of its heads of argument is hereby granted. 2. The appeal is dismissed. 3. There is no order made as to costs

Watchtower criticises other religious groups for colluding with Hitler, whilst Jehovah's Witnesses were imprisoned for their refusal to compromise their standards. What is not admitted is that Rutherford initially praised Hitler for his stance against Jews and the Anglo/American empire.

One of the groups that Hitler sent to concentration camps were Jehovah's Witnesses. They were forced to endure unspeakable atrocities and many lost their lives. The individual actions of many Witnesses are commendable and the Watchtower holds up this part of their history in great esteem. What is not discussed is the hypocritical actions of Rutherford in the lead up to these events.

Early in 1933, the Watchtower office in Berlin was closed and Jehovah's Witnesses were banned in many German states. This was due to the refusal of Jehovah's Witnesses to swear loyalty to the government or to serve in its armed forces.

In an attempt to appease Hitler into lifting the ban, Rutherford instigated a Declaration of Facts and sent a Letter to Hitler discussing the Watchtower's support of the Nazi regime.

Current Watchtower references provide a deceptive portrayal of these documents, through selective quoting. The Proclaimer's book mentions that Rutherford wrote a letter to Hitler under the context of "facing Nazi oppression", in which the Watchtower Society is made to sound as if they were firmly against the Nazi regime.

"Therefore, on June 25, 1933, a declaration regarding their ministry and its objectives was adopted by Jehovah's Witnesses at an assembly in Berlin. Copies were sent to all the high government officials, and millions more were distributed to the public. Nevertheless, in July 1933 the courts refused to grant a hearing for relief. Early the following year, a personal letter regarding the situation was written by J. F. Rutherford to Adolf Hitler and delivered to him by special messenger. Then the entire worldwide brotherhood went into action. 

On Sunday morning, October 7, 1934, at nine o'clock, every group of Witnesses in Germany assembled. They prayed for Jehovah's guidance and blessing. Then each group sent a letter to German government officials declaring their firm determination to keep on serving Jehovah." - Jehovah's Witnesses - Proclaimer's Of God's Kingdom p.693

It is quite surprising to find the opposite is true, which can be identified when reading the content of Rutherford's 1933 letter to Hitler and the Declaration of Facts.

Letter to Hitler

Russell, founder of the Watchtower, was a Zionist and sympathetic to Jews as part of modern day fulfilment of Bible prophecy. Rutherford initially continued such support, but changed by the 1930's to a bigoted, anti-Semitic stance.

"Be it known once and for all that those profiteering, conscienceless, selfish men who call themselves Jews, and who control the greater portion of the finances of the world and the business of the world, will never be the rulers in this new earth. God would not risk such selfish men with such an important position" The Golden Age 1927 Feb 23 p.343

"The Jews were evicted from Palestine and ‘their house left unto them desolate’ because ?they rejected Christ Jesus, the beloved and anointed King of Jehovah. To this day the Jews have not repented of this wrongful act committed by their forefathers. … In 1917 the Balfour Declaration, sponsored by the heathen governments of Satan's organization, came forth, recognized the Jews, and bestowed upon them great favors. ... The Jews have received more attention at their hands than they really deserved." Vindication - Book II (1932) pp.257-258

During the time of Rutherford, Witnesses became known as a religion of hate, due to the Watchtower's tirade of insults against other Churches and governments. The Catholic Church come under the greatest condemnation and bought this to the attention of the Nazi government, petitioning against the Watchtower Society. In 1933, the Nazi government banned the Watchtower's German operations.

“In June of the so-called “Holy Year” of 1933 Adolf Hitler’s regime seized the Watch Tower Society’s property in Magdeburg and banned the activities of Jehovah’s people in Germany as regards meetings and literature distribution, though the property was returned that October.” Yearbook 1975 p.174

In an effort to overturn the ban, Rutherford sent a Letter and a Declaration to Hitler, in which he praises Hitler for his anti-Anglo/American campaign and his stance against the Jews.

 

A copy of the letter in German.

Following is part of an English translation of the Letter to Hitler.

"Dear Reichskanzler, 
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The Brooklyn headquarter of the Watchtower Society is pro German in an exemplary way and has been so for many years. For that reason, in 1918, the president of the Society and seven members of the board of directors were sentenced to 80 years in prison, because the president refused to use two of the magazines published in America under his direction for war propaganda against Germany. These two magazines, "The Watchtower" and "Bible Student" were the only magazines in America which refused to engage in anti-German propaganda and for that reason were prohibited and suppressed in America during the war. 

In the very same manner, in course of the recent months the board of directors of our Society not only refused to engage in propaganda against Germany, but has even taken a position against it. The enclosed declaration underlines this fact and emphasizes that the people leading in such propaganda (Jewish businessmen and Catholics) also are the most rigorous persecutors of the work of our Society and its board of directors. This and other statements of the declaration are meant to repudiate the slanderous accusation, that Bible Researchers are supported by the Jews. 

The conference of five thousand delegates also noted - as is expressed in the declaration - that the Bible Researchers of Germany are fighting for the very same high ethical goals and ideals which also the national government of the German Reich proclaimed respecting the relationship of humans to God, namely: honesty of the created being towards its creator. 

The conference came to the conclusion that there are no contradictions when it comes to the relationship between the Bible Researchers of Germany to the national government of the German Reich. To the contrary, referring to the purely religious and unpolitical goals and efforts of the Bible Researchers, it can be said that these are in full agreement with the identical goals of the national government of the German Reich. 

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We are looking forward to your kind approval, which we hope to receive soon, and want to assure our highest respect to you, honorable Mr. Reichskanzler. 

Yours faithfully, 
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society Magdeburg"

The letter mentions Hitler's "just principles," quoting from section 24 of Das Program der NSDAP (The Nazi's Platform of the National Socialist German Workers Party).

Rutherford further compromised Watchtower principles but offering that, "We want to continue to live up to the prohibition imposed upon us," that is, they would stop preaching in Germany, provided the ban was lifted that would allow them to "meet for prayer and church service".

Click Letter to Hitler  for a translation of the full letter in PDF format.

The Yearbook 1974 briefly refers to this letter, along with the Declaration of Facts.

"The conventioners returned home tired and many were disappointed. They took 2,100,000 copies of the "declaration" home with them, however, and made fast work of distributing them and sending them to numerous persons in positions of responsibility. The copy sent to Hitler was accompanied by a letter that, in part, read: 

"The Brooklyn presidency of the Watch Tower Society is and always has been exceedingly friendly to Germany. In 1918 the president of the Society and seven members of the Board of Directors in America were sentenced to 80 years' imprisonment for the reason that the president refused to let two magazines in America, which he edited, be used in war propaganda against Germany." 

Even though the declaration had been weakened and many brothers could not wholeheartedly agree to its adoption, yet the government was enraged and started a wave of persecution against those who had distributed it." Yearbook1974 p.111

In light of the contents of the official letter and Declaration sent to Hitler, the Watchtower's 2011 comment mocking other Churches is nothing short of hypocritical.

"Did Hitler receive letters of protest from church officials concerning the outrages perpetrated by the National Socialists, or Nazis? There were some, but such letters were few and far between. In the Moscow archives, however, Eberle found a file containing a number of letters sent to Hitler by Jehovah's Witnesses from different parts of Germany, protesting against the conduct of the Nazis." Watchtower 2011 Oct 1 p.14

Declaration of Facts

Rutherford and Knorr organized a public convention in Berlin on 25th June, 1933 to release a "Declaration of Facts," being pronouncing at the German convention, and distributed in letter format. This outlined Watchtower's support of the German governments stance against Jews.

The convention hall was decked with swastikas and the program was opened with Song 64, a song from the Bible Student's songbook that had the some melody by Hayden as the German national anthem. Konrad Franke, Germany's Bethel branch overseer later stated his disturbance at seeing the scene for the convention and Rutherford's declaration.

"When we entered, we found the hall bedecked with swastika flags! But not only that: when the meeting started, it was begun with a song that we had not sung for years, especially not in Germany, because of the melody ... the melody of "Deutschland, Deutschland uber allies"! 

Can you imagine how we felt? Many could not join in the singing. It was as though their throats were throttled. What kind of leaders did we have who brought us [into] such dangers - and the danger of faltering under these circumstances-instead of helping and supporting us, so that we could take a fearless stand [against Nazism]." Translation of Konrad Franke's speech from Jehovah's Witnesses and the Third Reich, Penton, p.25

The Declaration of Facts was reprinted in the Yearbook 1934. It went on in part to state:

"It is falsely charged by our enemies that we have received financial support for our work from the Jews. Nothing is farther from the truth. Up to this hour there never has been the slightest bit of money contributed to our work by Jews. We are the faithful followers of Christ Jesus and believe upon Him as the Savior of the world, whereas the Jews entirely reject Jesus Christ and emphatically deny that he is the Savior of the world sent of God for man's good. This of itself should be sufficient proof to show that we receive no support from Jews and that therefore the charges against us are maliciously false and could proceed only from Satan, our great enemy. The greatest and the most oppressive empire on earth is the Anglo-American empire. By that is meant the British Empire, of which the United States of America forms a part. It has been the commercial Jews of the British-American empire that have built up and carried on Big Business as a means of exploiting and oppressing the peoples of many nations. This fact particularly applies to the cities of London and New York, the stronghold of Big Business. This fact is so manifest in America that there is a proverb concerning the city of New York which says: The Jews own it, the Irish Catholics rule it, and the Americans pay the bills. 

The present government of Germany has declared emphatically against Big Business oppressors and in opposition to the wrongful religious influence in the political affairs of the nations. Such is exactly our position. 

Instead of being against the principles advocated by the government of Germany, we stand squarely for such principles, and point out that Jehovah God through Christ Jesus will bring about the full realization of these principles and will give to the people peace and prosperity and the greatest desire of every honest heart. 

A careful examination of our books and literature will disclose the fact that the very high ideals held and promulgated by the present national government are set forth in and endorsed and strongly emphasized in our publications and show that Jehovah God will see to it that these high ideals in due time will be attained by all persons who love righteousness. 

Let us remind the government and the people of Germany, that it was the League of Nations compact that laid upon the shoulders of the German people the great unjust and unbearable burdens. That the League of Nations compact was not brought forth by the friends of Germany." Yearbook 1934 pp.134-138 (English Edition)

A copy of the English Yearbook 1934, pages 132-139.

a copy of the Declaration in German.

Click here  for an English translation of the full Declaration of Facts in PDF format.

Rutherford's Letter and Declaration were an effort to appease Hitler, but to no avail - too little, too late.

With Rutherford's efforts at appeasing Hitler into lifting the Watchtower ban not achieving its aims, Rutherford instead started to antagonise Hitler through his publications.

“On October 7, 1934, the ... speaker announced that congregations of Jehovah’s witnesses world wide were meeting today in order to send cablegrams to Hitler, all at the same time, asking him to refrain from persecuting Jehovah’s witnesses in Germany.” After praying to Jehovah, each group sent the following cablegram: “Hitler Government, Berlin, Germany. Your ill-treatment of Jehovah’s witnesses shocks all good people of earth and dishonors God’s name. Refrain from further persecuting Jehovah’s witnesses; otherwise God will destroy you and your national party.””  Yearbook 1975 p.174

These cablegrams read:

"Hitler Government, Berlin Germany. Your ill treatment of Jehovah's witnesses shocks all good people of earth and dishonours God's name. Refrain from further persecuting Jehovah's witnesses; otherwise God will destroy you and your national party"

Rutherford send another letter to Hitler, this time threatening Hitler with the punishment of God if the ban on Jehovah's Witnesses was not lifted.

"You may successfully resist any and all men, but you cannot successfully resist Jehovah God. ... I demand that you give order to all officials and servants of your government that Jehovah's Witnesses ... in Germany be permitted to peaceably assemble and without hinderance worship God.... 
If by the 24th day of March, 1934, there is no response to this earnest demand and nothing done by your government to grant the relief of the aforesaid Jehovah's Witnesses in Germany, then God's people in other countries will begin the publication throughout the nations of the earth of the facts concerning Germany's wrongful treatment of Christian people there; and having delivered the testimony, we will submit our case and leave it to Jehovah God by and through Christ Jesus to administer the punishment of the guilty ones in His own good way. Permit me to remind you that Jehovah warns that no one shall oppress His anointed."

This later aggression of Rutherford towards Hitler no doubt exacerbated the strong stance Hitler took against Jehovah's Witnesses, and they would have suffered less had Rutherford acted more reasonably and with concern for the safety of German followers. The result was that Jehovah's Witnesses suffered unspeakable atrocities in Nazi concentration camps, with an estimated 1,200 dying. Many individuals displayed tremendous courage and conviction, and it is tragic that this unnecessary suffering was a result of the words and actions of their leader, Judge Rutherford.

Watchtower Justification

An Awake! in 1995 makes it appear that Nazi opposition was because Witnesses did not support Nazi ideologies, concluding;

"The Nazis did not intend to tolerate any refusal to support their ideology." Awake! 1995 Aug 22 p.7

Yet, this was not the sentiment of the Declaration of Facts, which tried to portray sharing similar ideologies with the Nazis, such as when stating;

"The present government having declared adherence to the aforementioned high ideals, we are persuaded that the rulers do not desire to knowingly resist the progressive witness work to the name of Jehovah God and his kingdom which we are now carrying forward."

In 1943 the Swiss Watchtower Branch sent another Declaration of Facts requesting leniency for Witnesses. This dishonestly stated:

"We expressly state, that our association neither commands nor recommends, nor in any other way suggests, acting against military orders. Questions of that sort are dealt with neither by our congregations nor in the Society's published literature... We have at no time presumed and at no time shall do so, to view the performance of military duty, as laid down by your statutes, as an offence against the principles and aspirations of the association of Jehovah's Witnesses."

The information covered above is discussed in greater detail by M. James Penton in Jehovah's Witnesses, Anti-semitism and the Third Reich; The Watch Tower Society's Attempted Compromise with Nazism. See also Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Third Reich (M. James Penton, Toronto: University of Toronto Press 2004).

A seeming response to Penton's article was provided by the Awake! in 1998. I leave it up to the reader to assess whether the Watchtower correctly presents the intention of the Rutherford and his documents to Hitler.

"Concerned about the rising tensions in Germany, Joseph F. Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, together with the Germany branch office manager, Paul Balzereit, decided to mount a campaign to inform Chancellor Hitler, government officials, and the public that Jehovah's Witnesses posed no threat to the German people and the State. Rutherford evidently believed that Hitler was unaware of the attacks against Jehovah's Witnesses or that he had been misinformed by religious elements regarding the Witnesses. 

Therefore, the Magdeburg office arranged a convention to make use of the German citizens' right of petition. On short notice, Jehovah's Witnesses from all over Germany were invited to the Wilmersdorfer Tennishallen in Berlin on June 25, 1933. About 5,000 delegates were expected. Despite the hostile atmosphere, more than 7,000 courageously attended. The delegates adopted a resolution entitled "Declaration of Facts." This document protested the restrictions that had been put on the work of the Witnesses. It made a clear statement of their position and denied charges of seditious links with political causes of any sort. It stated: 

"We are wrongfully charged before the ruling powers of this government. … We do respectfully ask the rulers of the nation and the people to give a fair and impartial consideration to the statement of facts here made." 

"We have no fight with any persons or religious teachers, but we must call attention to the fact that it is generally those who claim to represent God and Christ Jesus who are in fact our persecutors and who misrepresent us before the governments." 
… 
Some now hold that the 1933 Berlin convention and the "Declaration of Facts" were attempts on the part of prominent Witnesses to show support for the Nazi government and its hatred of the Jews. But their assertions are not true. They are based on misinformation and on misinterpretation of the facts. 
… 
By means of the "Declaration," the Witnesses strongly denied accusations of financial involvement or political ties with Jews. Thus, the document stated: 

"It is falsely charged by our enemies that we have received financial support for our work from the Jews. Nothing is farther from the truth. Up to this hour there never has been the slightest bit of money contributed to our work by Jews." 

Having mentioned money, the "Declaration" went on to denounce unfair practices of big business. It said: "It has been the commercial Jews of the British-American empire that have built up and carried on Big Business as a means of exploiting and oppressing the peoples of many nations." 

This statement clearly did not refer to the Jewish people in general, and it is regrettable if it has been misunderstood and has given cause for any offense. 
… 
The "Declaration" also reminded the government of its own promises. The Witnesses upheld certain high ideals, and these happened to be publicly espoused also by the German government. Among these were family values and religious freedom. 

In this regard, the "Declaration" added: "A careful examination of our books and literature will disclose the fact that the very high ideals held and promulgated by the present national government are set forth in and endorsed and strongly emphasized in our publications, and show that Jehovah God will see to it that these high ideals in due time will be attained by all persons who love righteousness." 

Thus, the Witnesses never expressed support for the Nazi Party. …" 

Awake! 1998 Jul 8. As appeared at watchtower.org/e/19980708/article_01.htm (16 May 2012)

Holocaust Victim Assets Litigation Fund

The Holocaust Victim Assets Litigation (Swiss Banks) CV-96-4849 is a fund to compensate people suffering from the Holocaust. As stated at swissbankclaims.com/index.asp (3 Mar 2006);

"This is the official information website for the Holocaust Victim Assets Litigation against Swiss Banks and other Swiss Entities. You may have important rights under a proposed $1.25 billion (U.S.) Settlement of a class action lawsuit against private Swiss Banks and other Swiss Entities for their alleged conduct related to World War II and the Holocaust."

In a letter dated 7th December 1999, Watchtower applied for compensation, payable to a nonprofit corporation called Jehovah's Witness Holocaust-era Survivors Fund, Inc., which was incorporated 27th October 2000.

An Elder's Letter, dated February 1, 2001 referred to the Jehovah's Witness Holocaust-Era Survivors Fund Inc, explaining that the fund was being set up to assist gather money for Jehovah's Witnesses that were eligible for the payment.

Whilst this appears at face value to be commendable, Watchtower was also requesting money for itself.

www.swissbankclaims.com (as of 28th September 2009) contains the 1999 letter from Watchtower to the fund, or Click Here for a PDF copy of the Watchtower application letter. Included is a request to receive a portion of the funds on the following basis.

"Some Witnesses died prematurely and left no heirs to make a claim to the Swiss Bank Settlement Fund. However, the legacy of spiritual resistance that they left behind is of great value in the education of future generations about the importance of standing up for the dignity and value of human life. Representing these individuals, the Watch Tower would be pleased devote any allocated moneys solely to the interests of Holocaust education and the remembrance of the prisoners who bore the purple triangle, according as the court might stipulate."

It is disturbing that Watchtower requested money that could have been distributed to living victims, for what would by nothing more than self promotion of their organisation.

It appears that Watchtower did not receive any money from the fund. A statement of distribution as of 31 December 2015 stated:

"Inadmissibility decisions were claims that the CRT determined to be ineligible to participate in the Deposited Assets Class process. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, only the accounts of "Victims or Targets of Nazi Persecution" were payable from the Settlement Fund (with the exception of Slave Labor Class II, which was open to all Nazi victims). The Settlement Agreement defines "Victims or Targets of Nazi Persecution" as those who were, or were perceived to be, Jewish, Romani, Jehovah's Witness, disabled, or homosexual. Neither the CRT nor the Court had the authority to address Deposited Assets Class claims asserted on behalf of account owners who were not “victims or targets” as defined under the Settlement Agreement." See swissbankclaims.com/Documents/Distribution%20Stats.pdf or Distribution Stats.

Individual Jehovah's witnesses did receive compensation, as part of the tens of thousands classified as "non-Jewish victims (Roma, Jehovah's Witness, disabled and homosexual)."

Further Reading

Wikipedia - Declaration of Facts

May I remind the JW's worldwide that tell themselves constantly that the world is a theatre and that you all are on "theatrical display" to the entire world.

So far what I have seen reflected in public behaviour by the JW's on the Internet is not becoming at all.

Is JW.org the best you have to offer? 

A little microcosm bubble where no one is able to debate or reply. How fun?

Why don't you all just move to North Korea where that style of communication is the law of the land?

@Anna  I see you (a JW) are not so self righteous so as to accuse or attack me. Congrats. That is a step better than others.

However you do make an assumption about me and avoid the topic. 

The whole idea of a forum is that other people may have ideas (often contrary to the ones you may have)

@tromboneck  (like many self-righteous jw's I've known) attacks the messenger because he is powerless or clueless as to how he should actually attack my ideas.

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"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people" - Eleanor Roosevelt
 

*** w74 6/15 p. 376 par. 8 Serve with Eternity in View ***

8 This kingdom, the means by which eternal life is possible for us, is a heavenly government. Jesus himself is the chief Ruler, and he is to have 144,000 corulers who have been chosen from mankind and called by God to heavenly life. (Rom. 8:16, 17; Luke 22:29; Rev. 5:9, 10; 14:1) The paramount importance of this kingdom is seen in the emphasis that God put on it in the Bible. It was the chief subject of Jesus’ preaching. (Matt. 4:23) Also, it is to the spirit-anointed Christians who will rule in that kingdom that most of the Christian Greek Scriptures is directed, including the promises of everlasting life.

*** w06 6/1 p. 24 par. 12 Jehovah Tells “From the Beginning the Finale” ***

12 The foreordination of the 144,000 does not mean that certain individuals were predestined to serve God faithfully in this way. Indeed, the admonition in the Christian Greek Scriptures was written primarily to guide and strengthen anointed ones to maintain integrity and keep themselves worthy of their heavenly calling. (Philippians 2:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:5, 11; 2 Peter 1:10, 11) Jehovah knows in advance that 144,000 individuals will qualify to serve his purpose. Who they prove to be depends on how those invited individually choose to live their life, a decision that each one of them must make personally.—Matthew 24:13.

.In the sign of Libra to be exact...the start of the fall at the autumnal equinox........fall did I say?

In the sign of Libra you have three of the ancient classical planets involved....first though.....you have to know the seven planets of the ancients.....and you all do!.....you just don't know you do.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_planet

The seven planets are....the moon,mars,mercury,jupiter,venus,saturn and the sun.

Do you know why you know them?....they are the seven days of the week!

Monday is the moon day,Tuesday is Mardi in French...mars day,Wednesday is Mercredi...mercury day,Jeudi is jupiter day or Thor's day....(because Thor is jupiter is zeus....they are forces and concepts....not real gods),Vendredi is friday....venus day,Saturday is obviously saturn's day and sunday speaks for itself.....the seven planets.

However in the story of the autumnal equinox....three of the planets are involved....the sun (the good guy)....venus .....the goddess of love and apples,and saturn...the grim reaper....god of darkness.....satan.

The sun falls in Libra.....as does Adam....(it's the fall of sunny boy at the autumnal equinox every year as his reign ends)....Saturn climbs (exaltation/darkness once more takes over from the light) in Libra and Venus rules Libra.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libra_(astrology)

Look at the box on the right of the wiki page to see the characters.

So you have the sun,saturn and venus (e-venus....the autumnal equinox is the dusk.....the eve-ening of the year).

You can see Venus with the scales at Cardiff castle.....

Venus above showing the scales of Libra and the bull of Taurus....she rules both of these houses.
 

Venus of Arles holding the apple of Hesperides.

Venus is also connected to the 5 pointed star........and lo and behold....cut inside an apple and you get the 5 pointed star......and the planet Venus also gives us a 5 pointed star in astronomy also.

https://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/AstronNotes/Earth-Venus.htm

See if you can work out any other stories that come from the zodiac.....there are loads.

It's all stories about parts of the cycle.....