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They've even been mugged June 15 Tabasco. Due to the high levels of insecurity in the streets of Villahermosa, Jehovah's Witnesses have stopped preaching and are now using a mobile application. It became known that many citizens fear that they will be let into their homes to receive the word of God in the face of crime, which is why they are now inviting them to download the application and explore information related to Jehovah's commands. "In some places, we have been assaulted, they have even entered the halls of the kingdom where we are gathered, they have assaulted us, they have kidnapped brothers", say the religious. "It's a free application where you can check out Bible movies, children's cartoons, tips and the Bible online," said preacher Raymundo Argudo Perez.
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Uno no se imagina que Jehová pueda olvidarse de las cosas.
Al fin y al cabo, lo sabe todo, y estamos seguros de que no se olvida de nada.
Pero ya saben que a los humanos sí se nos olvidan las cosas.
En el relato de Deuteronomio se explica que Moisés estaba dando consejos a los israelitas para cuando vivieran en la Tierra Prometida.
En el versículo 12 del capítulo 6 de Deuteronomio, leemos: “Cuídate para que no te olvides de Jehová, que te sacó de la tierra de Egipto, de la casa de esclavos”. Así que queda claro que los siervos de Dios podemos olvidarnos de Jehová. Pero eso también puede ocurrir a la inversa.
Veamos cómo el apóstol Pablo presentó la idea de que Jehová también puede olvidar.
La encontramos en Hebreos 6:10. Fíjense en cómo dice aquí que para Jehová también es posible olvidar.
Dice: “Porque Dios no es injusto para olvidar la obra de ustedes y el amor que mostraron para con su nombre, por el hecho de que han servido a los santos y continúan sirviendo”. Aquí dice que hay dos cosas que Jehová nunca olvidará. ¿Cuáles son? Bueno, nuestro trabajo y nuestro amor.
Ahora pensemos en el tema que escogí para este discurso.
No es “Démosle razones a Jehová para que no nos olvide”, porque eso ya lo estamos haciendo.
El título es “Sigamos dándole razones a Jehová para que no nos olvide”. Por eso es bueno que analicemos más detenidamente esas sencillas palabras de Pablo, porque nos ayudarán a no olvidarnos de Jehová. Y seguramente él tampoco se olvidará de nosotros.
Primero vamos a hablar sobre el trabajo y más adelante hablaremos sobre el amor.
Es interesante que Pablo no dice que Dios nunca olvidará nuestro puesto de responsabilidad.
Jehová no dice: “Oh, eres del Comité de Sucursal.
Qué bien, nunca lo olvidaré”. O: “¡Eres precursor, precursor especial! ¡Eres anciano!”. O quizás: “¡Nunca voy a olvidar que eres encargado de una sección del Departamento de Servicio!”. Eso no es lo que Pablo dijo en este versículo.
¿Entonces, qué es lo que dijo? Que Jehová no olvidará nuestro trabajo.
Y es cierto que necesitamos miembros del Comité de Sucursal, ancianos, precursores.
.. Pero lo que Jehová no olvidará es el trabajo que realizamos de toda alma y las diversas formas en las que le servimos.
Me gustaría hablarles de un hermano que entiende bien esta parte de Hebreos 6:10. Hace unos años, los Comités de Salones de Asambleas tenían cinco integrantes, y se nos dijo que había que reducir el número a tres.
El Comité de Sucursal debía decidir qué hermanos dejarían de formar parte de los comités.
En un caso, decidimos que el hermano de más edad y de más experiencia ya no tendría esa responsabilidad.
Y había que mandar a alguien para decírselo, porque no queríamos enviarle una carta.
¿A quién le tocó? A mí. Así que estaba sentado en la mesa —una mesa de reuniones— delante del comité del Salón de Asambleas.
Estaba nervioso, les leía textos bíblicos para llegarles al corazón.
Al final, llegó el momento de decir: “Bueno, hermanos, ustedes dos tendrán que dejar su asignación”. Inmediatamente, el hermano mayor levantó la mano y dijo: “¿Le puedo leer un texto bíblico?”. Y le dije: “Sí, claro, por favor”. Entonces leyó Hebreos 6:10 y dijo: “Hermanos, yo no estoy aquí por un título.
Estoy aquí para trabajar.
Solo denme trabajo que hacer”. Cada vez que cuento esta historia me emociono.
La verdad es que aquel comentario explica muy bien lo que Pablo estaba diciendo: “Jehová no olvidará la obra de ustedes”. Bueno, volvamos a Hebreos 6:10. Ahí se menciona el segundo punto.
Dice que Jehová no va a olvidar nuestro amor.
¿De qué clase de amor estaba hablando Pablo? “Jehová, te queremos”, y Jehová mira hacia abajo y dice: “Muchas gracias, nunca olvidaré que me quieren”. Bueno, aunque eso sea así, no es lo que Pablo quería decir.
Leámoslo otra vez.
En el versículo 10, después de decir que no olvidará “la obra de ustedes”, añade: “Y el amor que mostraron para con su nombre, por el hecho de que han servido a los santos y continúan sirviendo”. Aquí hay un par de expresiones importantes: “que mostraron” y “continúan sirviendo”. En otras palabras, Jehová está diciendo: “Lo que no voy a olvidar nunca es el amor que muestran a sus hermanos”. Y no es un amor teórico.
Ustedes han asistido a clase por cinco meses, ¿cierto? Habrán leído todos los textos que hablan sobre el amor, habrán escuchado muchos ejemplos sobre cómo ser amorosos, tienen toda la teoría.
Y ahora les decimos: “Vayan y pónganlo en práctica.
Demuestren lo que han aprendido”. ¿Recuerdan qué dijo Pablo sobre las palabras sin obras? Dijo que eran como címbalos estruendosos.
Así que el amor debe ir acompañado de obras, no quedarse en meras palabras.
Con relación a esto, quisiera contarles lo que le pasó a un hermano.
Cuando yo era un superintendente de circuito joven, le tenía miedo a mi superintendente de distrito.
Bueno, todos le tenían miedo.
Pues, en una asamblea de circuito, estaba solo, sin su esposa.
No le contó a nadie por qué, y nadie se atrevía a preguntarle.
Así que, antes del discurso final del domingo, sin pedirle permiso, les expliqué a todos lo que ocurría.
Dije: “Hermanos, ¿se fijaron en que su esposa no vino? Solo quiero comunicarles que mañana tiene una operación complicada, así que, ¿qué tal si oramos por ellos?”. Luego, dieron paso al hermano.
Pero no salió. Se quedó un rato largo detrás de la plataforma. Para ser sincero, yo no sabía qué hacer.
Al final, el hermano salió muy muy lentamente y se acercó al micrófono.
Comenzó a hablar un poco de forma entrecortada y presentó su discurso con voz muy baja.
Ya saben que al final del programa la canción suele ser bastante conmovedora.
Luego le tocaba a él la oración final. Pero no podía hablar.
Y empezó a llorar.
Después de bastante tiempo, pudo decir un par de palabras y terminó con “en el nombre de Jesús, amén”. ¿Saben qué ocurrió después? Todos los hermanos del circuito lo rodearon y lo abrazaron.
Estaban llorando.
Más tarde, el hermano me dijo: “Gary, yo quiero a los hermanos.
Solamente que no sé cómo expresarlo”. Bueno, si a nosotros nos pasa lo mismo, aprendamos a demostrar amor.
¿Cómo lograrlo? Tal vez tengamos que cambiar la cara.
Bueno, no cambiar de cara, sino la expresión, que sea más amable.
Quizás tengamos que suavizar nuestra voz o esforzarnos por ser más amigables y accesibles.
Hagan cosas por los demás, cuiden a los hermanos mayores de la congregación a la que asistan.
Háganlo incluso aunque ustedes no sean así o se sientan incómodos, porque con el tiempo les saldrá de forma natural.
Entonces, cuando lleguen a la entrada de su Salón del Reino o a la entrada de la sucursal, los hermanos se acercarán a ustedes, y no será por el puesto que ocupen, sino porque se han esforzado mucho en demostrar amor.
Por eso, cuando vayan al lugar que se les asigne, recuerden siempre que Jehová conoce bien la obra de ustedes y el amor que han mostrado, y nunca lo olvidará.

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2018 Regional Convention – talk outlines
All talk outlines based from the 2018 "Be Courageous!" regional conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Table of contents
Chairmans Address-Jehovah—The Source of True Courage Why True Christians Need Courage—To Preach Why True Christians Need Courage To Remain Holy Why True Christians Need Courage To Maintain Neutrality No Weapon Formed Against You Will Have Any Success Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Despair Versus Hope Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Complaint Versus Thanksgiving Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Unwholesome Receration Versus Field Ministry Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Bad Associations Versus Good Assocations Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Worldly Wisdom Versus Personal Study Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Doubt Versus Faith What They Risked-How They Were Rewarded—Hananiah Mishael and Azariah What They Risked-How They Were Rewarded—Aquila and Priscilla What They Risked-How They Were Rewarded—Stephen Take Courage I Have Conquered the World Courageous Soldiers of Christ Be a Courageous—Bible Student Be a Courageous—Youth Be a Courageous—Publisher Be a Courageous—Marriage Mate Be a Courageous—Parent Be a Courageous—Pioneer Be a Courageous—Congregation Elder Be a Courageous—Older Person Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not the Ten Chieftans But Joshua and Caleb Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not the Inhabitants of Meroz But Jael Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not the False Prophets But Micaiah Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not Urijah But Jeremiah Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not Rich Young Ruler But Paul BAPTISM-We Are Not the Sort Who Shrink Back Learn Courage From Creation—Lions Learn Courage From Creation—Horses Learn Courage From Creation—Mongooses Learn Courage From Creation—Hummingbirds Learn Courage From Creation—Elephants How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Africa How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Asia How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Europe How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—North America How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Oceania How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—South America Courageous but Not Self-Relient Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Cry of Peace and Security Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Destruction of Babylon the Great Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Proclamation of the Hailstone Message Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Attack by Gog of Magog Future Events That Will Require Courage—Armageddon Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Great Reconstruction Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Final Test PUBLIC BIBLE DISCOURSE-The Resurrection Hope Imparts Courage—How Summary of The Watchtower There Are More With Us Than Against Us
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2018 Regional Convention – talk outlines
All talk outlines based from the 2018 "Be Courageous!" regional conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Table of contents
Chairmans Address-Jehovah—The Source of True Courage Why True Christians Need Courage—To Preach Why True Christians Need Courage To Remain Holy Why True Christians Need Courage To Maintain Neutrality No Weapon Formed Against You Will Have Any Success Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Despair Versus Hope Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Complaint Versus Thanksgiving Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Unwholesome Receration Versus Field Ministry Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Bad Associations Versus Good Assocations Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Worldly Wisdom Versus Personal Study Courage Weakeners Versus Courage Strengtheners—Doubt Versus Faith What They Risked-How They Were Rewarded—Hananiah Mishael and Azariah What They Risked-How They Were Rewarded—Aquila and Priscilla What They Risked-How They Were Rewarded—Stephen Take Courage I Have Conquered the World Courageous Soldiers of Christ Be a Courageous—Bible Student Be a Courageous—Youth Be a Courageous—Publisher Be a Courageous—Marriage Mate Be a Courageous—Parent Be a Courageous—Pioneer Be a Courageous—Congregation Elder Be a Courageous—Older Person Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not the Ten Chieftans But Joshua and Caleb Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not the Inhabitants of Meroz But Jael Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not the False Prophets But Micaiah Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not Urijah But Jeremiah Imitate Not the Cowards But the Courageous—Not Rich Young Ruler But Paul BAPTISM-We Are Not the Sort Who Shrink Back Learn Courage From Creation—Lions Learn Courage From Creation—Horses Learn Courage From Creation—Mongooses Learn Courage From Creation—Hummingbirds Learn Courage From Creation—Elephants How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Africa How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Asia How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Europe How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—North America How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—Oceania How Our Brothers Are Showing Courage In—South America Courageous but Not Self-Relient Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Cry of Peace and Security Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Destruction of Babylon the Great Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Proclamation of the Hailstone Message Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Attack by Gog of Magog Future Events That Will Require Courage—Armageddon Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Great Reconstruction Future Events That Will Require Courage—The Final Test PUBLIC BIBLE DISCOURSE-The Resurrection Hope Imparts Courage—How Summary of The Watchtower There Are More With Us Than Against Us
OUTLINE FOR MEETING WITH THOSE INTERESTED IN THE SCHOOL FOR KINGDOM EVANGELIZERS Downloads:
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On 12 June 2018 in saratov and in the region, law enforcement officials conducted mass records in the homes of citizens suspected of having the religion of Jehovah's witnesses. Three were arrested and sent to jail: Konstantin Bazhenov, 43-Year-Old Alexei Budenchuk, 35, and felix makhammadiev, 33.

At least 7 searches are known in the city of saratov and with. Broad (region). Acting extremely rudely, law enforcement officials hacked the doors of the apartments. So, having arrived with a search for konstantin and Irina Bazhenov, the special forces by mistake closed the door to their neighbors and only then, after they had understood, broke the door of the spouse s' Department. In The course of searches, citizens confiscated all equipment, books, photographs, notebooks, personal savings, savings books, passports.

At least for 2 searches, flaws were made. For example, during a search in the village. Wide, in the house of alexei and Tatiana Budenchuk, the sleeve of the children of the manga hung on a hanger, wine and defiant thrust "found" two books, one of which is included on the federal list of extremist materials. Alexei Budenchuk was arrested.

More than 10 people were taken to the fsb to be questioned, some were questioned until almost midnight. In General, during the interrogations, the believers followed the instructions of the Bible: " I will contain my mouth, while the wicked are in front of me ". I was mute and mute, and I did not say anything about the good " (Bible , Psalm 38: 2, 3, translation.

June 14, 2018, it became apparent that konstantin bazhenov, Felix Muhammad, Alex Budenchuk related to article 282.2 (1) of the criminal code ("organization of an extremist organization"). Judge of the district court of, has chosen a preventive measure in the form of a 2-Month Detention (until 12 August 2018) for these respected law-abiding citizens.

Such a serious violation of the rights of believers is a direct consequence of a terrible miscarriage of justice - the decision of the supreme court of the Russian Federation on the indiscriminate elimination and prohibition of all 396 Jehovah's witnesses in Russia . Law Enforcement Agents, driven for unknown reasons, issue a joint confession of law-abiding citizens to participate in the activities of an extremist organization. View the full article

"My dear Mum & Dad (Robert & Lois) have faithfully served Jehovah for over 55 years. They raised all 7 of us to serve Jehovah"... Shared by: @benrkeighley View the full article

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I had no idea. But I like the game so I looked it up:
"South Bronx Kingdom Hall at 1140 Teller Ave. KH on [first] Floor, CO [Circuit Overseer] apartment above. This was the home of the Melrose Congregation.  Appears to be 1960's.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

As you read this.... remember PERCEPTION is 90% of everything. Sometimes it even trumps the truth itself for centuries. It is that important.

I suspect we should consider that most businesses no longer require suits (business casual and clean is now ok for most jobs)

I try to not bring my electronic devices to my business meetings. It sends the wrong message I think.  What is wrong with the Bible and songbook (actual books)?

Let's also consider what a Kingdom Hall full of Mercedes and Audis appears like to the public.

I remember how I felt as a regular pioneer showing up in California one day at a KH with all their expensive cars. WRONG MESSAGE!!!

Remember what Jesus said about the RICH?

Just some random thoughts when I saw this on Facebook.

Any ideas?
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After the St. Louis convention of August 6-10, 1941, where J. F. Rutherford addressed his largest visible public audience of 115,000, also releasing the new book Children and making known for the first time that universal domination was the great issue . . . https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1955803
*** w69 10/15 p. 637 Appreciating Jehovah’s Mercy and Loving-Kindness ***
And think of the enormous quantities of literature that are distributed within a day or two at our large conventions! This has always fascinated me. At St. Louis in 1941, for example, more than 125,000 copies of the book Children were distributed along with almost half a million of the booklet “Comfort All That Mourn." I'm at my mom and dad's house today in California, helping them pack and move, and just held a copy of the Children book that my father got at this same assembly.
 

From last weeks Watchtower Study
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Caleb and Sophia Cardboard Cutouts at a Branch Office  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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