Blanchie DeGrate

PREACHING IN  THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...
How nice brothers enjoy serving together and the place looks beautiful !
Jehovah  always  blessing❤

Jehovah's Witnesses Our Christian Life Ministry Meeting 27 October 2016
 

Please  tell  me,  if  you  all  like  my  true  stories....   then  I  will  post  more  -  also  in  German  I  posted  some  ;o)

A glass of Milk, paid in Full...
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk.
He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.”
He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”
As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.
Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room.
She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She began to read the following words:

“Paid in full with one glass of milk."
"Signed, Dr. Howard Kelly.”

Author Unknown
So,  our  heavenly  Father  is.   We  can  read  in  Hebrews...
(Hebr. 6 : 10 ) 10 For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.
(  its  a  story  -  can  bring  tears  in  your  eyes... ;o)

Now You Are God’s People

So it will be in the conclusion of the system of things.—Matt. 13:40.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/30
“The conclusion of the system of things” began in 1914. During the war that broke out that year, the few thousand anointed Christians, “the sons of the Kingdom,” were in spiritual captivity to Babylon the Great. (Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43) In 1919, Jehovah delivered them, making a clear distinction between them and “the weeds,” or imitation Christians. He gathered “the sons of the Kingdom” into an organized people, in fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy. (Isa. 66:8) Zion, Jehovah’s organization of spirit beings, brought forth her spirit-anointed sons and organized them into a nation. Just like the early Christians, the anointed “sons of the Kingdom” were to be witnesses of Jehovah. (Isa. 43:1, 10, 11) As such, they would stand out as different by their Christian conduct and by their preaching “this good news of the Kingdom . . . for a witness to all the nations.”—Matt. 24:14; Phil. 2:15. w14 11/15 5:11, 12

Thank you my sweet Sister!! I didn't really realize that you had both notebooks together. WOW ;0)   Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I am ready for my next Circuit Assembly!  ??❤️?❤️?❤️?❤️??

[Teach] them to observe all the things I have commanded you.—Matt. 28:20.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/29
Does the commission to preach really apply to those who are not anointed with holy spirit? Yes. Jesus instructed all his disciples to preach. After he was resurrected, Jesus told his followers to make disciples, teaching them to observe “all the things” he had commanded. Included among those commands was the commission to preach. (Matt. 28:19) Therefore, all disciples of Christ are to preach, whether their hope is to rule in heaven or to live on earth. (Acts 10:42) Also, the book of Revelation indicates that the preaching work would be done both by the anointed and by others. In the vision recorded in chapter 22, John sees others, who are not of the bride class. They too are told to say, “Come!” This second group are those who have the hope of living on earth. Therefore, this vision clearly indicates that all who accept the invitation to “come” have the responsibility to preach to others. w15 3/15 4:11-13

Make disciples.—Matt. 28:19.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/28
In 1900, only 8,000 automobiles were registered in the entire United States, and there were just a few hundred miles of roads good enough to drive them on. Worldwide, there are now more than one and a half billion registered motorized vehicles and millions of miles of good roads. Cars and roads enable many of us to take the good news to people who live in remote areas. However, even if we lack convenient means of travel and must walk great distances, we put forth the effort needed to make disciples. (Matt. 28:20) Trucks, ships, and trains make it possible to transport Bible-based literature to very remote regions within weeks. Airplanes allow many to travel swiftly to conventions or to care for theocratic assignments. Additionally, members of the Governing Body and other brothers from world headquarters fly to many countries to encourage and instruct fellow believers. Advancements in transportation thus help to promote unity among Jehovah’s people.—Ps. 133:1-3. w15 2/15 4:8, 9

Here is a notebook that has both the 2016-2017 Circuit Assembly's in it.  "Maintain Love for Jehovah"  and also "Increase Your Faith in Jehovah". TB
 
2016-2017 Circuit Assembly's.pdf

Jehovah's  creations...  so  sweet  little  Baby  Hedgehogs ❤
 

THAT  IS  SO  COOL.....  hahaha ;o)

Yes,  its nice, clever and funny,  haha ;o)  Enjoy !

Very  rare  and  never  seen  in  Europe...   a  SO  young  sister  before  her  baptism !
But  I  saw  it  in  pic's  and  reports  -  its  really  true !!   I  will  soon  post  it  here...
Its  great  -  how  mature  the  kids  in  Asia  and  Africa...    wow ! 

Facing the End of This Old World Together
We are members belonging to one another.—Rom. 12:5.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/26
We can see proof of this principle when disasters strike. In December 2011, a tropical storm caused severe flooding on the Philippine island of Mindanao. Overnight, more than 40,000 homes were inundated, including dozens of our brothers’ homes. However, the branch office reports that “even before the relief committees were in operation, Christian brothers from other areas were sending help.” Similarly, when a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami struck eastern Japan, many brothers and sisters suffered great losses. Some were left with virtually nothing. A member of the relief committee comments: “Brothers from all over Japan were acting as one, trying to help one another. Brothers even came all the way from the United States to help. When asked why, they said, ‘We are united with our brothers in Japan, and they need help.’” Are you not proud to be part of an organization that cares so much for its members? w14 12/15 3:19, 20

May  Jehovah  bless  our  very  young,  mature  brothers  &  sisters !  They  so  need  HIS  help❤

12 years old

 

We Must Be Holy in All Our Conduct
You have become dull in your hearing.—Heb. 5:11.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/25
Why was Paul so forceful, so direct? He was reflecting Jehovah’s love and concern for those Christians who were trying to survive on spiritual milk. (Heb. 5:12) Knowing the fundamental doctrines of Christianity is vital. However, “solid food” is needed to promote spiritual growth toward Christian maturity. Instead of progressing to the point of teaching others, the Hebrews needed to have someone teach them. Why? Because they avoided “solid food.” Ask yourself: ‘Do I have the right attitude toward solid spiritual food? Am I taking it in? Or do I shy away from praying and engaging in deep Bible study? If so, might my study habits be part of the problem?’ Not only are we to preach to people but we are to teach them and make disciples. (Matt. 28:19, 20) Whether we have been dedicated servants of God for years or for a comparatively short time, we should continually take in solid spiritual food. w14 11/15 3:15-17

Here is another "only naturally occurring pink lake".........this one is Bumbunga Lake (salt lake), not far from Port Wakefield in South Australia.........I have driven past it more times than I can remember and it has always been pink. The following is a blurb from the internet:
"From the roadside viewing area, the colour of the water ranges from sky-blue to an incredible musky pink, with golden tones from the surrounding wheat fields highlighting the impressive palette. It’s a fickle vista that changes with light, season, drought or flood, a scene few city-dwellers would be familiar with, and that’s what makes Lake Bumbunga so exciting."
 

BEAUTIFUL ❤
Lake Hillier, Australia. The only naturally pink lake in the world.  And it's completely safe to swim in !

Thank  you  too,  dear  Carmen !  Its  sometimes  not  so  easy  to  find  the  right  pics...  But  I  like  the  Daily text  with  nice  Bible - pictures ;-)

This was my beautiful wife Sister Jennifer Baker, Saturday getting Baptised at the Livingston Kingdom Hall Complex in Scotland. I am so proud of her as all her family and friends are too, and I know Jehovah and Jesus will be rejoicing. She is such a lovely person and she has been through so much in life and she has battled all the way to get here.
Love you lots ❤  Jen x
Proverbs 27:11
11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice,
So that I can make a reply to him who taunts me.
 
 

“Keep Your Minds Fixed on the Things Above”

Keep your minds fixed on the things above, not on the things on the earth.—Col. 3:2.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/24
The first-century Christian congregation in Colossae was under attack! Some within the congregation were creating divisions by promoting adherence to the Mosaic Law. Others were advocating the pagan philosophy of asceticism, which involved extreme self-denial. In counteracting these false teachings, the apostle Paul wrote an encouraging letter, cautioning the Colossians: “Look out that no one takes you captive by means of the philosophy and empty deception according to human tradition, according to the elementary things of the world and not according to Christ.” (Col. 2:8) If those anointed Christians focused their minds on “the elementary things of the world,” they would be turning their backs on Jehovah’s provision for salvation. (Col. 2:20-23) Christ’s brothers were to keep in mind their hope of receiving the incorruptible inheritance that was ‘reserved for them in the heavens.’—Col. 1:4, 5. w14 10/15 4:1, 2

This is the way. Walk in it.—Isa. 30:21.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/22
Throughout Bible history, individuals received guidance from Jehovah by various means. To some, God spoke through angels or by means of visions or dreams, thus revealing to them what would happen in the future. Jehovah also gave them specific work assignments. (Num. 7:89; Ezek. 1:1; Dan. 2:19) Others received direction through Jehovah’s human representatives. No matter how Jehovah’s people received his word, those who followed his instructions were blessed. Today, Jehovah guides his people by means of the Bible, his holy spirit, and the congregation. (Acts 9:31; 15:28; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17) The guidance that we receive from him is clear. Also, Jesus conveys Jehovah’s voice to us as he directs the congregation through “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) We need to take this guidance and direction seriously, for our everlasting life depends on our obedience.—Heb. 5:9. w14 8/15 4:1, 2

A  cool  and  wonderful  picture !

For this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.—John 18:37.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/21
When on trial for his life, Jesus Christ said those words to the Roman governor of Judea. Jesus had just identified himself as a king. Years later, the apostle Paul referred to this courageous example of Jesus, “who as a witness made the fine public declaration before Pontius Pilate.” (1 Tim. 6:13) Indeed, it sometimes requires great courage to be a “faithful and true witness” in Satan’s hate-filled world! (Rev. 3:14) As a member of the Jewish nation, Jesus was a witness of Jehovah by birth. (Isa. 43:10) Indeed, he turned out to be the greatest witness God has ever raised up in behalf of His name. Jesus zealously witnessed about God’s Kingdom. The Gospel writer Mark reported: “Jesus went into Galilee, preaching the good news of God and saying: ‘The appointed time has been fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God has drawn near. Repent, and have faith in the good news.’”—Mark 1:14, 15. w14 7/15 4:1, 2