The Librarian

The stupidity of chasing after material things.

I think I've seen some other similar photos in recent years...
A new phenomenon among JW's?

March 2015
Presenters: Bros. Gerrit Losch, GB & John Ekrann, Helper
Theme Talk: “Fortified by the Prophetic Word.” - 2 Peter 1: 19
Our Activities: Speeding Up the Distribution of Literature
From Our Archives: Bro. George Couch “This is Jehovah’s Organisation.”
Apply Bible Principles: Serving Jehovah in a Divided Household Is Possible
Our Organization: Bro. Mark Sanderson “A Bible Exhibit the Glorifies Jehovah’s Name.”
Truth Transforms Lives: Sis. Nancy Simon “God’s Kingdom is the Only Solution.”
Reports From Around the World: Central Europe Branch Report
Original Song: “What Means the Most to Me”
Closing Comments:
Closing Video: Mexico Branch
 
 

Below is an example of linking program parts to where they are found on JW Broadcasting.
All you do, is click on the program part you would like to see and it will take you directly to that part, instead of having to look around the website trying to find it. Give it a go!
Theme Talk: “Fortified by the Prophetic Word.” - 2 Peter 1: 19
Our Activities: Speeding Up the Distribution of Literature
From Our Archives: Bro. George Couch “This is Jehovah’s Organisation.”
Apply Bible Principles: Serving Jehovah in a Divided Household Is Possible
Our Organization: Bro. Mark Sanderson “A Bible Exhibit the Glorifies Jehovah’s Name.”
Truth Transforms Lives: Sis. Nancy Simon “God’s Kingdom is the Only Solution.”
Reports From Around the World: Central Europe Branch Report
Original Song: “What Means the Most to Me”

I'm indexing every broadcast because as yet there is no index of every program, this can be helpful (I thought) for research and study as well statistics. The way tv.jw.org is set out, does not currently have a search tool like jw.org. Keeping a record of each broadcast will make it very easy to search for those parts that you liked for family study, without the hassle of having to go into every section trying to find the part you want, when a single search here will direct you where to go exactly. I can even link every part to where they are found on the site for easy access. This is also a my kind of fun. I started with October 2014 and I'm doing one per day at the request of admin for their records. I hope that helps a little.
 Do you disagree? Let me know why, if you do, Thanks.

M. Stephen Lett smiling in Thailand

Posing with a member of the Governing Body in Thailand. M. Stephen Lett
 

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Salisbury, North Carolina, USA Assembly Hall
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Enjoy these days.... this much paper won't be printed much longer .....

San Francisco, CA USA
Trolleys are in the rear of the photo ;-)

Yes, you are being - as you say, cantankerous - and somewhat picky. Please be careful of developing a complaining spirit. It starts with little things, does it not? Remember the account about the woman who put expensive perfume on Jesus? What was the reaction of some? Did they not complained about the woman 'wasting' the oil on Jesus rather than having it sold for 300 denarii for the poor (Mark 14:3-9)? Jesus said, "For you always have the poor with you, and you can do them good whenever you want to, but you will not always have me" (Mark 14:7).  
Just as Jesus and the apostles used what was commonly familiar to both the rich and poor as teaching methods to adapt to their ministry, the Slave Class is using various means to educate all people about Jehovah, our King Jesus, and the incoming Kingdom; from the richest nations to the most remotest parts of the earth. Who knows? Maybe this is the first time these poor Bolivian children can actually visualize God's Kingdom in action and thus strengthen their eyes of faith as they look to the future where they will never be poor again.
And who's fault is it anyway that Bolivia is such a poor country? Bolivia's government is responsible for not providing their people with a sustainable economy, infrastructure, and access to clean water and plumbing essentials. Do you not see the need for a real Kingdom government that will end such poverty? Since man cannot provide these necessary things, Jehovah God certainly will (Daniel 2:44; Isaiah 55:11; 65:21-25). Because of their zealous preaching efforts, the 2000 Yearbook highlights that Bolivian publishers have grown from 714 to 15,388! Memorial attendance (1999) was 53,313!  All because our humble pioneers and publishers  "Stepped over to help" plant seeds of truth in Bolivia (Acts 16:9,10). 
So let those children enjoy these cartoons they can identify with. Let them enjoy looking forward to the wonderful prospects of what's ahead, and if the Brothers and Sisters are using high tech gadgets to emphasize how real that Kingdom will be, then support them by praying that Jehovah continue to bless their efforts, and may He bless them for leaving the comforts of their wealthy environments to preach and teach the disadvantage so far away. May Jehovah bless their self-sacrificing, unselfish love for His Name.

What percentage of children in Bolivia can purchase an iPad?
I remember years ago adapting to the country I would visit by NOT making a "showy display of one's means of life"
How is this an appropriate way to teach the world's poorest children to read, write and learn about the Bible?
 
Jesus could have easily created a 3D holographic display of the heavenly realms for all to see in Jerusalem... But did he?
Just because we CAN make great cartoons that entertain children... is that our true purpose?
Did Jesus say "for this I came into the world to show cartoons to children"?
 
We should spend more time teaching the Bible AND caring for their physical needs rather than be known as the new "Hi Tech" rich people that wander the earth showing first world PIXAR cartoons about the Bible to children.
Just me venting tonight.....
Can you tell I am in a cantankerous mood tonight.... UGH!!!

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M. Stephen Lett smiling in Thailand

Posing with a member of the Governing Body in Thailand. M. Stephen Lett
 

Salisbury, North Carolina, USA Assembly Hall
Anyone have any other pictures of this assembly hall? post them below...

Do you know what type of plants these are? ;-)
 

I am your shield...  ( Genesis 15: 1.)
15 After this the word of Jehovah came to Aʹbram in a vision, saying: “Do not fear, Aʹbram. I am a shield for you. Your reward will be very great.”
 

Salisbury, North Carolina, USA Assembly Hall
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I had a Watchtower prep group at my house right through 70s and 80s but usually no more than 10-12 including my family of 7. As I led it, I suppose it was a bit like a Family study evening now where we might invite some others to share.  It was never discouraged though.
26 in the picture seems quite a large group of predominantly young ones. I suppose some might see issues around suitably qualified ones to lead such groups if they get a bit large and a bit age biased. 
I remember there was a (possibly early 80s?) US Bethel issue with private Bible study groups seen to be going off the rails somehow. Maybe this was connected with the "prohibition" mentioned above?
@JWInsider will surely have some detail as you suggest.
 
 

發表於18.10.2016
驚人的女孩從莫斯科4歲的貝拉容易說俄語，英語，德語，西班牙語，法語，中文和阿拉伯語！ （視頻）
    Bella Devyatkina，4，來自俄羅斯，對電視觀眾講了七種語言。
    她在她的演講和歌唱的可愛視頻中向世界吶喊！
    有才華的年輕人在2歲開始學習不同的語言 -
    但是像許多小女孩她夢想成長為一個美麗的美人魚。
一個4歲的女孩在電視節目上講流利的七種語言時，使觀眾眩暈。
Bella Devyatkina的視頻現在在她輕鬆地切換語言之後，讓世界各地的人感到驚訝。
年輕的人才參加了俄羅斯的現實電視節目“Udivitelniye Lyudi”（令人難以置信的人），在莫斯科以其卓越的語言技能給法官留下了深刻的印象。
除了她的母語俄語，貝拉還說英語，德語，西班牙語，法語，中文和阿拉伯語 - 包括六種正式聯合國語言，加上德語。
最令人難以置信的部分是，貝拉實際上能夠用這些語言進行交流，因為她的知識超過了簡單的“小談話”的詞彙。
在演出期間，她設法回答基於所有這些語言的學校課程的問題。
貝拉的母親，尤莉婭，說，她開始教她的女兒語言在兩歲！
他們開始用英語，但是一旦她注意到貝拉對它感興趣，她就開始添加其他語言。
Bella與她的母親練習英語，並由母語為其他語言。
不出所料，語言專家對Bella的全球觀眾印象深刻。
一位語言學家和語言專家引用說：“這種情況很少，但是在過去發生過。人類大腦中的語言中心在不同的發展階段接通。
他相信，貝拉不會失去她的知識，但警告說，在某些時候，它可能變得“凍結”...如果她不繼續使用和練習。
雖然她繼續學習語言，可愛的貝拉說她夢想成為一個美人魚，像她最喜歡的迪斯尼人物阿里爾 - 誰也許一個在貝拉能夠說話的海洋動物...  ;o)
 
Fābiǎo yú 18.10.2016
Jīngrén de nǚhái cóng mòsīkē 4 suì de bèi lā róngyì shuō èyǔ, yīngyǔ, déyǔ, xībānyá yǔ, fǎyǔ, zhōngwén hé ālābó yǔ! (Shìpín)
    Bella Devyatkina,4, láizì èluósī, duì diànshì guānzhòng jiǎngle qī zhǒng yǔyán.
    Tā zài tā de yǎnjiǎng hé gēchàng de kě'ài shìpín zhōng xiàng shìjiè nàhǎn!
    Yǒu cáihuá de niánqīng rén zài 2 suì kāishǐ xuéxí bùtóng de yǔyán -
    dànshì xiàng xǔduō xiǎo nǚhái tā mèngxiǎng chéngzhǎng wéi yīgè měilì dì měirényú.
Yīgè 4 suì de nǚhái zài diànshì jiémù shàng jiǎng liúlì de qī zhǒng yǔyán shí, shǐ guānzhòng xuànyūn.
Bella Devyatkina de shìpín xiànzài zài tā qīngsōng de qiēhuàn yǔyán zhīhòu, ràng shìjiè gèdì de rén gǎndào jīngyà.
Niánqīng de réncái cānjiāle èluósī de xiànshí diànshì jiémù “Udivitelniye Lyudi”(lìng rén nányǐ zhìxìn de rén), zài mòsīkē yǐ qí zhuóyuè de yǔyán jìnéng gěi fǎguān liú xiàle shēnkè de yìnxiàng.
Chúle tā de mǔyǔ èyǔ, bèi lā hái shuō yīngyǔ, déyǔ, xībānyá yǔ, fǎyǔ, zhōngwén hé ālābó yǔ - bāokuò liù zhǒng zhèngshì liánhéguó yǔyán, jiā shàng déyǔ.
Zuì lìng rén nányǐ zhìxìn de bùfèn shì, bèi lā shíjì shang nénggòu yòng zhèxiē yǔyán jìnxíng jiāoliú, yīnwèi tā de zhīshì chāoguòle jiǎndān de  “xiǎo tánhuà”  de cíhuì.
Zài yǎnchū qíjiān, tā shèfǎ huídá jīyú suǒyǒu zhèxiē yǔyán de xuéxiào kèchéng de wèntí.
Bèi lā de mǔqīn, yóu lì yà, shuō, tā kāishǐ jiào tā de nǚ'ér yǔyán zài liǎng suì!
Tāmen kāishǐyòng yīngyǔ, dànshì yīdàn tā zhùyì dào bèi lā duì tā gǎn xìngqù, tā jiù kāishǐ tiānjiā qítā yǔyán.
Bella yǔ tā de mǔqīn liànxí yīngyǔ, bìng yóu mǔyǔ wéi qítā yǔyán.
Bù chūsuǒ liào, yǔyán zhuānjiā duì Bella de quánqiú guānzhòng yìnxiàng shēnkè.
Yī wèi yǔyán xué jiā hé yǔyán zhuānjiā yǐnyòng shuō:“Zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng hěn shǎo, dànshì zài guòqù fāshēngguò. Rénlèi dànǎo zhōng de yǔyán zhōngxīn zài bùtóng de fāzhǎn jiēduàn jiē tōng.
Tā xiāngxìn, bèi lā bù huì shīqù tā de zhīshì, dàn jǐnggào shuō, zài mǒu xiē shíhòu, tā kěnéng biàn dé “dòngjié”... Rúguǒ tā bù jìxù shǐ yòng hé liànxí.
Suīrán tā jìxù xuéxí yǔyán, kě'ài de bèi lā shuō tā mèngxiǎng chéngwéi yīgè měirényú, xiàng tā zuì xǐhuān de dísīní rénwù ālǐ ěr - shuí yěxǔ yīgè zài bèi lā nénggòu shuōhuà dì hǎiyáng dòngwù  ;o)
 

Some questions we need to ask, are:
When did/do these events take place?
Who at the time of the events, fits the description?
The context is about a restoration of true worship isn't it. If we look back at the babylonian captivity, to us, that ended in 537 BCE. Who would fit the description of the man?
The later fulfillment has recently changed. The spiritual captivity ran from the beginning of the second century through to 1919 CE.
Q. Do we consider 1919, a restoration of true worship or a beginning of a restoration?
Who would fit the description of the man at that time?
Certainly, some interesting parallels.

February 2015
Presenters: Samuel Herd, GB & Robert Luccioni, Helper

Theme Talk: United – In Spirit & In Thinking

Our Activities: An Assembly in Our Mother Tongue

Behind the Scenes: Convention Volunteers

Special Events: The Difference Between Special and International Conventions

Morning Worship: Unity Breaks Down Barriers

Family: Love & Respect Unites Families

Truth Transforms Lives: Bro. Forest James

From Our Archives: Bro. Lyman Swingle

Apply Bible Principles: Older Ones You Have an Important Role

Original Song: If You Could See What I See

Closing Comments:

Closing Video: Molumbo Central Congregation, Mozambique

Muslims protest outside the Colosseum in Rome after small mosques are shut down - https://twitter.com/MailOnline/status/789863932068524032/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw