Blanchie DeGrate

We hear them speaking in our languages about the magnificent things of God.—Acts 2:11.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/22
May we continue to treasure our privilege of being Witnesses of “the magnificent things” that Jehovah God has done and of his promises for the future. True, such witnessing is not always easy. Many of our brothers work in territories where there is a lot of apathy, ridicule, or outright persecution. We can do just as the apostle Paul and his companions did. Paul said: “We mustered up boldness by means of our God to tell you the good news of God in the face of much opposition.” (1 Thess. 2:2) So let us never give up. Rather, may we be determined to be true to our dedication as Satan’s system crashes in ruins. (Isa. 6:11) We cannot do this in our own strength, but following the example of the early Christians, we must pray that Jehovah by means of his spirit will give us “the power beyond what is normal.”—2 Cor. 4:1, 7; Luke 11:13. w14 7/15 4:6, 13

Hahaha....  all  Brothers  smiling  after  the  baptism  of  the  very  old  new  Brother,  near  93 years  old...   Late,  but  NOT  too  late ! ;-) 
 

Whitney  and  Clint  Heichel...  when  they  still  were  so  happy ❤

A  REMINDER  TO  OUR  LOVING  SISTER  *WHITNEY  HEICHEL* ❤
Jehovah's  Witness  community  mourns  Whitney  Heichel.....

Whitney Heichel, 21, of Gresham was  ‘just a beautiful little person,’  her husband, Clint, said.  She was "just full of love,  and she was just a ray of light to everybody !"   ( very  sad  days  we  had  before  4 years, I  remember ) Whitney and Clint were so very happy ;-)  a wonderful  JW  couple  -  Whitney  was  so  liked  and  popular  by  all  JW  and  other  humans !
 
Jehovah will call you, dear Sister Whitney...  hope, we see us in paradise !
read  more...  http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/devastated-husband-slain-barista-grapples-agonizing-questions-article-1.1189678
( and  other  links...)

 The Oregonian, Ross William Hamilto/AP
Friends and acquaintances of Whitney Heichel gather at the Starbucks, where she worked,  Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Gresham, Oreg.

Are You Moving Ahead With Jehovah’s Organization ?

I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One guiding you in the way you should walk.—Isa. 48:17.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/20
Whether we are anointed Christians or we are members of the great crowd, we can experience the bright future promised in God’s Word. To do so, however, we must comply with Jehovah’s requirements. (Isa. 48:18) Consider the Israelites under the Mosaic Law. One purpose of the Law was to protect the people of Israel by giving them wholesome statutes regulating sexual conduct, business dealings, child care, proper treatment of fellow humans, and so forth. (Ex. 20:14; Lev. 19:18, 35-37; Deut. 6:6-9) Complying with God’s requirements benefits us in similar ways—and we certainly do not find it burdensome to do his will. (1 John 5:3) In fact, as the Israelites were safeguarded by the Law, our compliance with Jehovah God’s laws and principles not only protects us but also keeps us “healthy in the faith.”—Titus 1:13. w14 5/15 4:9

SO  wise  words  from  our  Australian  sister ❤  Thank  you, Tia  Maria ;-)

Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it if it is within your power to help.—Prov. 3:27.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/21
When we notice a good quality in another Christian, do we express how much we value that fine trait? In Romans chapter 16, Paul gave recognition to more than 20 fellow believers for qualities that made them dear to his heart. (Rom. 16:3-7, 13) There may be fine results when we give genuine commendation. For instance, each time we express appreciation for well-handled assignments or praiseworthy efforts, we give our fellow believers an incentive to serve Jehovah more fully. Jérôme, a missionary in French Guiana, has helped many young men to qualify for missionary service. He says: “I have noticed that when I compliment young brothers on specific points in their ministry or for giving well-thought-out comments, they grow in confidence. As a result, they develop their abilities further.” w14 6/15 4:15-17

I do not know you.—Matt. 25:12.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/18
In the parable of the ten virgins, was Jesus saying that many of his anointed servants would prove unfaithful and need to be replaced? (Matt. 25:1-13) No. Remember, he had just warned his “faithful and discreet slave” never to turn into an evil slave. (Matt. 24:45-51) That did not mean that he expected such an outcome. Similarly, this parable conveys a powerful warning. Just as five virgins were foolish and five were discreet, each anointed one has the full capacity to choose either a course of preparedness and vigilance or a course of folly and unfaithfulness. The apostle Paul was inspired to make a similar point when addressing his anointed fellow Christians. (Heb. 6:4-9; compare Deuteronomy 30:19.) Note that Paul’s warning was very firm, but he followed it up with a loving expression of his confidence that “better things” lay ahead of his Christian brothers and sisters. Christ knows that each of his anointed servants can remain faithful and receive the thrilling reward! w15 3/15 2:13
 

Love this!!!

Great encouragement for the day 

Yes,  and  so  many  Bible scriptures  for  Thursday !  A  Good  Night  from  Germany...

Be courageous and strong of heart. Yes, hope in Jehovah.—Ps. 27:14.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/17
We get courage by trusting in God and following the steps of his Son. (Ps. 28:7) During his ministry, Jesus showed courage in various ways. He boldly exposed the religious leaders for misleading the people with false teachings. (Matt. 23:13-36) He stood firm against the world’s contaminating influence. (John 16:33) He continued to preach despite pressure from opposers. (John 5:15-18; 7:14) Twice, he fearlessly cleansed the temple, driving out those who were defiling the worship there. (Matt. 21:12, 13; John 2:14-17) In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus fearlessly identified himself to the soldiers who came to arrest him. Although his own life was in danger, he spoke up to protect his disciples. (John 18:1-8) When questioned before the Sanhedrin, he boldly affirmed that he was both the Christ and the Son of God, even though he knew that the high priest was looking for an excuse to have him killed.—Mark 14:60-65. w15 2/15 2:3, 5, 6

Clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union.—Col. 3:14.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/16
Self-sacrificing, Christlike love is the mortar that binds the building blocks of a sturdy marital union. It makes the marriage unbreakable in the face of irritating personality flaws, daunting health challenges, distressing financial crises, and challenging in-law issues. True, it takes loving devotion, loyal commitment, and earnest effort to make a marriage succeed. Rather than abandoning the marriage when difficulties arise, marriage partners should be determined to make their relationship thrive—not just survive. Christian couples who are devoted to Jehovah and to each other are motivated by their love for God and for each other to resolve their difficulties, for “love never fails.” (1 Cor. 13:8; Matt. 19:5, 6; Heb. 13:4) Building a strong and happy marriage is particularly challenging in the “critical times” in which we live. (2 Tim. 3:1) But with Jehovah’s help, it is possible. w15 1/15 3:18-20
 

Do not drink wine or other alcoholic beverages . . . when you come into the tent of meeting.—Lev. 10:9.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/14
Does that passage mean that we must not drink anything alcoholic before going to a Christian meeting? Think about these points: We are not under the Law. (Rom. 10:4) In some lands, our fellow believers use alcoholic beverages in moderation at meals before attending meetings. Four cups of wine were used at the Passover. When instituting the Memorial, Jesus had his apostles drink wine that represented his blood. (Matt. 26:27) The Bible condemns heavy drinking and drunkenness. (1 Cor. 6:10; 1 Tim. 3:8) And many Christians would feel impelled by their conscience to abstain completely from alcoholic beverages before engaging in any form of sacred service. However, circumstances vary from one country to another, and the important thing is for Christians to conduct themselves with holiness that pleases God.—Lev. 10:10. w14 11/15 3:18

It is better to leave the information up so as to squash the false rumor for the next 1000 people.

Yes,  @Monique Suzanne Vortman,  you  and  some  others are right  and  I read it  too...   My pioneer girlfriend apologized by our  phone-call !   I now will be MORE careful what  I believe !  I'm  sorry  for  that  false  posting  and  of  course,  the  singer  is  *Joan Manuel Serrat*  ;-)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Manuel_Serrat
His  mother  was  a  JW  and  he  maybe  too  -  I  don't  know  exactly.  But  I  wanted  clear up  that  problem  here,  bec.  we've  to  be  honest !
If  the  posting  is  to  remove,  I  ask  the  Librarian,  he  has  to  decide. Agape !

Be patient.—Jas. 5:7.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/11/15
We have to admit that we have no control over the spiritual growth of a Bible student. Modesty on our part will help us to avoid the temptation to pressure or force a student to get baptized. We do all we can to assist and support the person, but we humbly admit that ultimately the decision to make a dedication belongs to that person. Even though the seed we sow does not bear fruit, if we have done our best to help the student, we realize that this outcome is not a sign of unfaithfulness on our part. Jehovah allows the seed of truth to flourish only in a humble heart that is willing to make changes. (Matt. 13:23) So we should not judge the effectiveness of our ministry merely by the results. In Jehovah’s eyes the success of our ministry is not determined by the response of those whom we teach. Rather, he treasures our faithful efforts regardless of the results.—Luke 10:17-20; 1 Cor. 3:8. w14 12/15 2:6, 7

@Blanchie DeGrate and @Queen Esther ... please say your "good-nights" and other niceties using the personal messenger between members instead of on the topic threads. 
It will help the readers who are sifting through posts for informational reasons.
Big hugs to both of you.

Have a good night my dear sweet Sister ;0) ❤️?❤️?❤️

You are good Queen Esther  

The song was beautifully........................sung! Thanks Sis. For sharing ????

I love this song alot❤️  Our loving Brothers made a very good job ! Thanks ;-)  Yes, you are so right, Chedric ! 
( My pioneer girlfriend wrote me on WhatsApp, Julo's Mom had a Bible study with JW sisters. They always were so kindly with her, until she passed away...  He was singing that song for all sisters, showing his big gratitude, thats all I can say just now...) 

In fact the importance and purpose of song 138 don't change by whom it is sung. We don't adorate people. If Julio of who else is singing it we cannot give him special adorance. Kingdom songs were earlier sung by wordly stars. The GB never used officially kingdom songs to be sung by stars.
The choirs we have and arrangements are sung by high quilified musicians, and they don't go for fame.
The song 138 has been sung nice, but will not chnage the value if it when sung by a famous artist. We can and may enjoy it, but song 138 will not be used into the KH as important.
Have a nice time all.
Chedric
 
 

My  girlfriend  sent  it  on  my  i Phone...  but  I  found  it  for  you  all  in  the Internet !  I  compared  it  -  its  the  same  voice ❤
Julio Iglesias'   Mom  studied  with  JW  sisters  and  they  were  so  loving  with  his  Mom,  but  she  now  died,  he  said...  He  wanted  sing  this  song  for  all  sisters...   she  wrote  me ❤   KD song  No. 138  😉 Enjoy !