Carol Ann Torres

REFLECTION ON OUR GOVERNING BODY
Those who served many years in the organization of the new world, look carefully every day to our faithful and discreet slave, because all the prophecies revolve around them and live with them.
At one time, we understood a profound change of discernment, which was sufficient a ruler of a few men anointed to administer the land part of our organization body, because the more weight it currently supports Jesus Christ and his Kingdom centenary.
Now, reflect on something remarkable.
The governing body, by a simple natural rule, growing old since his appointment in 1919. The aging of its components, such physical maturity transferred to the group. Inexorably, the governing body would have been consumed in death if not reached before the end of the system.
COULD NOT Jehova rejuvenate its components, as it has done with any human being. Paul well he understood by saying (Romans 7:24) Miserable man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body undergoing this death?
But in the infinite wisdom of Jehovah, he extended the life of the governing body as a whole, its faithful and discreet slave.
As it did?
Since 1994, Jehovah has been giving life and youth to this governing body, by bringing in new members, as was the brother Gerrit Lösch. Then, in 1999, Samuel F. Herd, M. Stephen Lett, Guy H. Pierce, and David H. Splane. Later in 2005, Geoffrey Jackson and Anthony Morris. Finally the youngest member, Brother Mark Sanderson was incorporated.
Who can deny that Jehovah has extended the life of the faithful and discreet slave incorporating youth, to give the food at the right time, in extreme times next?
In 2010, two of the oldest members of the governing body died...  the brothers Ted Jaracz and later John Barr. Observe what was announced at Bethel, the morning of the death of Brother John Barr:
"We are saddened to report that we have heard this morning early in the morning service, Brother John E. Barr, the oldest of the Governing Council living member has completed his earthly course, last Saturday. In the last weeks before his death, when his health had deteriorated a little, he must have felt that the end of his life was approaching. he wrote an emotional letter of thanks to the people who work under him in the Department of Writing and Writing press transmitted to us by two other members of the Governing Body who went to visit him during his illness.
His death is a way represents a generational change from the Governing Body. Brother Barr was the last living member of the Governing Body directly associated with events taking place early in the "Lord's day" (Revelation 1:10) Other members of the Governing Body who still serve usually constitute a "Overlapping generation" Christ's brothers. As with the passage of the theocratic responsibilities of Moses to Joshua or Elijah to Elisha, fully anticipate moving forward undeterred and endlessly and acceleration of theocratic developments in these last moments of the last days and the system of things is very observable in agony.
While there is no doubt that those of us who knew and loved Brother Barr, as one 'of those who say: "Write: Happy they are the dead who die in union with [the] Lord from this time forward. Yes, he says the spirit, rest from their labors, for the things they did go along with them. " (Revelation 14:13), unquote
Right, there was a generational change in 2010, as there was Moses to Joshua Elias or Elisha. Both Joshua and Elisha continued the same work.
So there was also an OVERLAP in the governing body.
As shown in the graph recently used in the congregation book study, there is an overlap of the most aged men with the younger ones in the governing body or faithful and discreet slave.
CONCLUSION ON THIS REFLECTION:
Since the last knowledge received on the last presence of the faithful and discreet slave on the planet, he tells us not to stay not one member before the outbreak of the war of Armageddon, and since this generation shall not pass, it is time for there is an additional rejuvenation of the governing body?
BEWARE BROTHERS....

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Could someone translate for me a little? This was sent to me via email.
Maybe I should ask the Admin to start a Chinese section? ;-)

BETTER  A  THEOCRATIC  LITERATUR !
HIDDEN FACE OF HALLOWEEN......
Since this holiday is about it is good to remember why not celebrate true Christians and what is its origin.
Does Halloween is celebrated in your country? It is true that this party is known especially in the United States and Canada, where it is celebrated on October 31. However, the customs of Halloween can be found in similar festivals in other parts of the world. They may have another name, but basically deal with the same subject: the world of spirits, the dead, fairies, witches, even the devil and demons.
WHERE HE CAME FROM?
The origin of some customs and symbols of Halloween
Vampires, Werewolves WITCHES AND ZOMBIES: These creatures have always been associated with evil spirits.
SWEETS: The ancient Celts sought to appease evil spirits with sweets. Later, the Church encouraged people to go from house to house on the eve of All Saints and asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead. Hence the habit of asking for candy on Halloween.
COSTUMES: The ancient Celts used hideous masks so that evil spirits believed that they were also spirits and left alone. Gradually, the Church mixed pagan customs with the celebration of the Dead and Day of All Saints. Later, people started going from house to house dressed as saints, angels and demons.
PUMPKINS: Formerly turnips were hollowed and placed a candle to frighten evil spirits. There were those who believed that the candle represented a soul trapped in purgatory. Over time, turnips were replaced by pumpkins.
Halloween party is a celebration unbiblical. The Bible itself warns us: "No one among you who practices divination, witchcraft or sorcery; or casts spells, or spiritualist medium who consults the dead "(Deuteronomy 18:10, 11, Leviticus 19:31; Galatians 5: 19-21).
The  Truth  about  *HALLOWEEN*
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201309/truth-about-halloween/

Kingdom Hall in Sabie, South Africa. Photo shared by @charlinechetty
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Transformation Thursday …2010 and 2016. Putting on the new personality and serving Jehovah has truly changed us and has blessed us beyond belief! From homeless heroin addicts to regular pioneers, this really is the best life ever!!! Photo shared by @cara.mackin
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A  Bethel  in  the  Ukraine  -  This  time  little  simple  in  a  cellar,  but  they are  writing  and  printing  as  well....
May  Jehovah  bless  all  JW's  work  in  difficult  and  bad  area's ❤
 

BULLETIN  from  15. Dec. 1919  -  "The  Golden  Age"
In  the  front,  J. F. Rutherford
( BOOK STUDY WEEK 24. OCTOBER )

I've noticed a few photos recently of JW women all donning some sort of uniform similar to how airline stewardesses (I should say flight attendants) are typically dressed.
She looks fine above according to today's dress standard. I would call this a modern business look. However would it be wrong for her to wear pants below?
The suit jacket she is wearing (obviously made for a woman) would have been denounced as a woman dressing in men's clothes years ago.
Have our standards changed?
This brings up many questions about fashion standards and whether all JW's should sport an official uniform or not?
Would Jesus have wanted his apostles to be dressed in a uniform?
Some might think I am being too picky talking about such issues. However I was raised with very strict JW dress guidelines so I am used to always questioning the appropriateness of apparel.
Just some quick thoughts...

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Wow! Beautiful. I never heard of this pink lake. Thanks for sharing

M. Stephen Lett smiling in Thailand

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

I  still  found  2 other  sweet  girls,  ready  for  go  serving  ;o)

These  two  Sweeties....  smiling  and  ready  for  our  service  campaign !

Looking  like  little  beautiful  sisters  ;o)  They  are  doing  very  well !

What  brave  and  mature  kids  we  have  in  our  congregation...  great !

This  brave  little  brother  is  ready  for  knocking...  really  not  easy !

I  love  this  brave  little  brother ❤  a  little  prayer,  then  knocking  at  the  door !

Aveon and Anyla are ready for the ministry in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

It's a joy to see these sons of mine taking part in the preaching work.

Young Joseph preparing to christian meeting....  he  seems  happy ❤
May  Jehovah  bless  ALL ❤   our  wonderful  kids  ;o)

Hong Kong

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

Enjoy these days.... this much paper won't be printed much longer .....

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

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.”
 

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

New  current  pictures  of  our  Gilead - Graduation  Ceremony....

Our  beautiful  Bethel  in  my  Home - Country  GERMANY❤
I  was  there  2 times !  A  Bethel - house  is  always  especially....
I  love  these  kind  of  loving  Jehovah - houses ;o)
 

First-class  painting  artists  between  our  Brothers  in  Bethel...
Here  a  family  in  PARADISE ❤   wonderful  made...
Just  as  the  beautiful  pictures  in  all  our  literature ;-)

This  graphic  is  showing  the  number of partaking anointed remnant at the  MEMORIAL  since  1938....
What  a  big  surprise  is  this  curious  curve !
Many  years  of  lessening # of partaking anointed ones,  until  2007....
 
Fred Franz
b. Sept. 12, 1893 d. Dec. 22, 1992. (possibly a last one of the first group of anointed of "this generation")
Mark Sanderson born 1965, baptized 1975 (10 yrs old), 27 yrs. old in 1992. ( 17 yrs in truth by this time; one of the last one's of "this generation")
1993   8,693
1994   8,617
1995   8,645
1996   8,757
1997   8795
1998   8756
1999   8755
2000   8661
2001   8730
2002   8760
2003   8565
2004   8570
2005   8524
2006   8,758
2007   9,105 (when increase became
2008   9,986 without question)
2009 10,857
2010 11,202
2011 11,824
2012 12,604   
2013 13,204
2014 14,121
2015 15,177   6419 increase in past 9 years  
 
 
 

In  Costa Rica  -  a  little  English  Congregation...  9 persons  and  a  little  boy !  But  all  seems  very  happy❤
 

Little family enjoying the Reg.Convention  2016 in Costa Rica, all are smiling ;o)