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Look ? at the Don’t Give Up Convention – Have You Gone Yet? Wonderful Video Enjoy! Tap on Video Link mp4 _________ B5151DCA-5587-437D-9DF6-796717EE8125.mp4

Natural Disasters—Evidence That God Is Cruel? ?????? No He Soon Will Calm the Whole Earth! ????? Learn why this is Not so! WHAT YOU MAY HEAR: “God rules the world, so he causes natural disasters; therefore, he must be cruel.” Mark 4:39 – 39 “With that he got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea: “Hush! Be quiet!” And the wind abated, and a great calm set in." Soon all wicked those who cause it, will be gone forever! Yes, His Son Jesus Christ as King of God's Kingdom, will soon say: "Hush! Be quiet! And the Calm Will set in!” ARE YOU EQUIPPED TO FLEE?  The New York City Office of Emergency Management recommends that households plan for evacuation by assembling a “go bag”—a durable, accessible, easy-to-transport bag containing important emergency items. The following may be included:* ? Copies of important documents in a waterproof container ? An extra set of car and house keys ? Credit or debit cards and cash ? Bottled water and nonperishable food ? Flashlight(s), AM/FM radio, cell phone (if you have one), extra batteries ? Medication for at least one week, a list of dosages, prescription slips, and doctorsÂ’ names and phone numbers. (Be sure to replace medications before their expiration date) ? First-aid kit ? Sturdy, comfortable shoes and rainwear ? Contact and meeting place information for your household, as well as a regional map ? Child-care supplies [Footnote] Although based on the official list, the above includes minor changes. Not every item listed may be suitable in your case or in your part of the world, and some items may have to be added. For example, seniors and the disabled have their own special needs. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102007322#h=21:0-27:763

Let Nothing Hinder You From Taking Hold of Glory ????? “He that is humble in spirit will take hold of glory.”—PROV. 29:23. The Scriptures actually speak of a glory that God confers on humans.  “The result of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches and glory and life.” (Prov.22:4 )  James wrote: “Humble yourselves in the eyes of Jehovah, and he will exalt you.” (Jas. 4:10) Jehovah leads his humble servants to glory by honoring them in numerous ways. He blesses them with an understanding of his will. (1 Cor. 2:7) He bestows upon those who listen to his word and obey him the honor of a close personal relationship with him.(Jas. 4:8) Jehovah also entrusts his servants with the glorious treasure of the Christian ministry. (2 Cor. 4:1, 7) And this ministry leads to glory. To those who use their privilege of service to his praise and to the benefit of others, Jehovah promises: “Those honoring me I shall honor.” (1 Sam. 2:30) Such ones are honored with a good name with Jehovah, and they are likely to be well spoken of by other servants of God. Our inner response to praise reveals which sort of glory we are seeking.—(Prov. 27:21) Jehovah gives “everlasting life to those who are seeking glory.” Therefore, let nothing hinder you from taking hold of the glory that God gives. ?????

BROTHER JACKSON OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRESENTS THE NEW WORLD TRANSLATION OF THE IN TUVALU LANGUAGE.

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Paradise Papers: Apple's secret tax bolthole revealed By Paradise Papers reporting team BBC Panorama  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41889787

Why they recognized Jehovah's Witnesses as extremists is a mystery. ? We copied the comments made by two Russian experts from the information analysis center for witness prosecution: AV: the scale of this ban is incomparable to the previous prohibitions of religious groups. Why they recognized Jehovah's Witnesses as extremists is a mystery. I have no answer to this question. This is the case when the law is not even respected by the letter. It is possible that some people upstairs believe that Jehovah's witnesses are participating in a global conspiracy against Russia. Otherwise, this cannot be explained, because in reality the state took the duty to stop the activities of a great religious association, because it now turns out that all of its activities are a crime. But they can't arrest 100 people. Therefore, those who enforce the law and politicians are put into a dead end. In fact: I must say this has been happening for quite some time. Since the repressive campaign against Jehovah's witnesses lasted ten years, since 2009. All of this grew gradually. Even at the level of domestic conflicts, that is to say, there were more cases of attacks on the buildings of witnesses, the same witnesses. They were the main victims of religious violence. In addition, several of its regional organizations were already on the list of extremist organizations and were banned when the mother organization was banned. In the picture the hall of the kingdom of the Russian city Tomsk, now closed.

Inauguration of a new Kingdom Hall in Canada The short construction project of 10 weeks was possible thanks to the community volunteers and members of the national congregation of Jehovah's witnesses. "the whole new hall was built by volunteers", explained Leeann Fawcett, who gave the exhibitor a tour of the new building along with his husband and elder from the church, Dan Fawcett. " there is a group of volunteers who travel across Canada building or renovating halls. Locally, people were asked about their skills and helped them on the site with everything, from construction to painting. People (from the congregation) also helped in other ways, such as providing meals and accommodation. It's wonderful to be able to look around the new hall and know that we built it together ". "we were overcoming our old building and it was determined that it was time to replace him, opposed to doing renovations", said Mr. Fawcett. The Former Hall was demolished on June 5 this year and the construction of the new building began on June 8 The building was completed and the first meeting in the new room took place on Sunday, August 20 "the new building  has led lights", explained Mr. Fawcett, pointing out that it's very green and efficient in the use of energy. " he knows when people are here and exchanges the air four times an hour, which is very useful for people with allergies. It was also built with concrete foam, which maintains the temperature, and we have heating by radiant floor ". The new installation is also accessible for wheelchairs, with a ramp to the stage in the main room. "we are also pleased to have new chairs", shared mrs. Fawcett. "the building is designed as a package, so we didn't have to worry about anything". There are no paid workers in the kingdom hall, from the construction of the new room to the administration, they are all volunteers. The little current kingdom hall has a central group of 40 members with seven elders who assume various roles, such as accounting, education and conversation in meetings. The building was paid by Jehovah's witnesses. All contributions made to the Worldwide work are sent to help build other rooms around the world, as well as to provide help. There are two main rooms: the large meeting room and a smaller meeting room that can accommodate more people or be used as a multi-purpose room. Together, the rooms have a capacity of 85. "we have dual monitors in the main room and one in the smaller meeting room that everyone can play the same program", said Mr. Fawcett. " we use it for music, videos, images and for presentations. We also have an updated phone system that uses the internet so that people who can't attend the meeting can hear from home ". "the smallest meeting room is also used by our linguistic group anishinaabemowin", said Mrs. Fawcett. " our Sunday meeting is half in anishinaabemowin and half in English. Our group is also working on the translation of projects such as pamphlets on anishinaabemowin, videos and articles for the website. The Jehovah's witness website is available in 120 languages and we are responsible for anishinaabemowin ". The Kingdom Hall is always open to the public, but this weekend the congregation wants to encourage community members to visit the new building and join the celebration. http://www.manitoulin.ca/2017/11/08/new-little-current-kingdom-hall-open-public-weekend/

Sachenhausen Concentration Camp in Germany. A memory over our brother who was executed because Himmler wanted to make an example what will happen if you do not go out in war! #jworg #jehovahswitnesses

@TrueTomHarley @The Librarian I had posted it in News Russia don’t see it? Was it deleted? This is the picture? It was around August 26th? Â

Thank you ????? Song 22 "The Kingdom Is in Place-Let It Come! This majestic song praises Jehovah and thanks him for Kingdom rule by Christ Jesus. ?????? Tap on Video Link mp4 ______Enjoy! ? 0D2785E6-8271-4205-9EBC-447C7B687E08.MP4

Regional Convention 2017 Do not give up! 3,225 attendees enjoyed the program over the weekend; 40 brothers made the best decision and made it public on Saturday. Curicó, Chile Image shared by @claudioalarcontj #jw #jwchile

New Graphics for preaching A few days ago we exposed the cover of wake up!!!! In the December 2017. Campaign. A new style of graphics is being introduced to be used in the ministry as we can see on this us screen. Thank you

CHANGE YOUR WORDS CHANGE YOUR WORLD ~ !! ??? This is a wonderful one minute clip. It's not a joke, not religious, not political. It's just . . . special. I think you'll agree? Yes, No?  Â

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The Office of the Prosecutor presented official apologies to Sergiev Posad's Elders Vyacheslav Stepanov and Andrew Sivak, who for 7 years has been prosecuted for his faith, obtained from the letter Posad city of the prosecutor's apology and explanation of the rehabilitation order. In the letter, the deputy prosecutor of the city, AK Sergeev, said: "... on behalf of the state, I bring you an official apology for the moral damage caused to you, related to an irrational prosecution under Article 282 part 2 [...] You have the right to demand the sending of written statements about the decision that justifies it, in the place of work, study or place of residence, in case the information about ... the illegal actions to the that has been applied has been published in the press, distributed by radio, television or other means, has the right to request the relevant media to make a report on the rehabilitation. I have already informed the Federal Financial Monitoring Service of believers that their names are removed from the list of "persons against whom there is evidence of their involvement in extremist activities." - GOOGLE TRANSLATIONÂ https://jw-russia.org/news/17110712-228.html

Greetings from the Brooklyn Congregation of Cape Town South Africa. My baptism at the Don’t Give Up Convention last week.! #jw #jworg #jwafrica #jwsouthafricaÂ

Translated from another language! Trying my best. Thank you for your support! ?☘️?☘️?

Are You Afraid? Does Your Faith Weaken in Times of Stress and Turmoil? Like an Elusive Butterfly do you Worry and Then Go from Person to Person and Show Your Fears? ????? Example: "See your eyes through a butterflies eye....you'll just keep dancing from flower to flower"? Does the Make Us Happy? No, it May Keep Our Fears Greater When Storms Come! What Can We Do to Have Strong Faith Now in Times of This Day, when the Days are Wicked? Stay With Jehovah Don't Leave Him! He is Your Strength! Jehovah Is “the Provider of Escape” for Us "Jehovah will help them and rescue them. He will rescue them from the wicked and save them, Because they take refuge in him" –(Ps 37:40) Jehovah offers us spiritual protection, which is of utmost importance. Being true Christians, we understand that there is something that is more valuable than our present life. Our most precious possession is our personal relationship with Jehovah. (Ps. 25:14; 63:3) Without that relationship, our present life would have little meaning and our future life prospects would be lost. Thankfully, Jehovah gives us all the help we need to maintain a close relationship with him. We have his Word, his holy spirit, and his worldwide congregation to help us.  By regularly and diligently studying his Word, we will strengthen our faith and brighten our hope. (Rom. 15:4) By sincerely praying for his spirit, we will receive help to resist the temptation to engage in questionable conduct. (Luke 11:13) By keeping up with the direction the faithful slave class provides through Bible-based publications as well as at meetings, assemblies, and conventions, we will be nourished with spiritual “food at the proper time.” (Matt. 24:45) Such provisions protect us spiritually and help us to stay close to God.—Jas. 4:8. ?????

“Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God." (Matt 5:8) ??? What Does It Mean to Be “Pure in Heart”? I See God Do You? In the Bible, “heart” is often used in a symbolic sense. According to one reference work, the Biblical term for heart indicates the “innermost part of man” and “is supremely the one centre in man to which God turns, in which the religious life is rooted, which determines moral conduct.” The heart represents what we really are on the inside. As the above-quoted work highlights, it is this that Jehovah examines and that he appreciates in his servants.—1 Pet. 3:4 In the Bible, “pure” and “clean” can indicate what is clean in a physical sense. But the terms are also applied to what is uncontaminated—not adulterated, soiled, or corrupted—in a moral and religious sense. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus declared: “Happy are the pure in heart.” He was referring to those who are, in effect, clean inside. (Matt. 5:8) Their affections, desires, and motives are pure. Motivated by love and gratitude, they love Jehovah with all their heart, sincerely, without hypocrisy. (Luke 10:27) In a world that is ever more corrupt and morally degraded, we as true Christians stand out because we love “purity of heart.” Our life is influenced positively as we experience the inner peace that results from doing GodÂ’s will. Above all, we enjoy an intimate friendship with our Creator, Jehovah God, who loves those who are “clean in heart.” (Ps. 73:1) Yes, we can be included among the ones who will be happy because, as Jesus promised, “they will see God,” as He acts in behalf of those who love “purity of heart.”—Matt. 5:8. ??? www.jw.org

Are You Proud? Or Ashamed? This kid got an A+ for this paper ?? BY A 15 yr. OLD SCHOOL KID who got an A+ for this entry (TOTALLY AWESOME)! ???????? Since the Pledge of Allegiance And The Lord's Prayer Are not allowed in most Public schools anymore Because the word God is mentioned.....  A kid in Arizona wrote the attached NEW School prayer: ???????? "New Pledge of Allegiance" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now I sit me down in school Where praying is against the rule For this great nation under God Finds mention of Him very odd. If scripture now the class recites, It violates the Bill of Rights. And anytime my head I bow Becomes a Federal matter now. Our hair can be purple, orange or green, That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.. The law is specific, the law is precise. Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice. For praying in a public hall Might offend someone with no faith at all.. In silence alone we must meditate, God's name is prohibited by the state. We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks... They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible. To quote the Good Book makes me liable. We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen, And the unwed daddy,' our Senior King. It's inappropriate to teach right from wrong, We're taught that such judgment's do not belong.. We can get our condoms and birth controls, Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles ... But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, No word of God must reach this crowd. It's scary here I must confess, When chaos reigns the school's a mess. So, Lord, this silent plea I make: Should I be shot; My soul please take! Amen ???????? If you aren't ashamed to do this, Please pass this on.. Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father." – Contributed ??

Success in life...some things are easy some are not! Think what success means...Loneliness in a World of Mass Connection - Take time for the Creator and His words to guide your life not things! ????? (Proverbs 2:6-9) . . .For Jehovah himself gives wisdom; out of his mouth there are knowledge and discernment. 7 And for the upright ones he will treasure up practical wisdom; for those walking in integrity he is a shield, 8 by observing the paths of judgment, and he will guard the very way of his loyal ones. 9 In that case you will understand righteousness and judgment and uprightness, the entire course of what is good." ????? CELL-PHONE ? calls, text messages, e-mails, online social networks, chat rooms—there has never been a time when the means of communicating were so numerous and easy to come by. Yet, in this world of mass connection, many people—young and old—feel very lonely. Why? ????? In their book Loneliness—Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, researchers John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick thoroughly address the subject of loneliness. They refer to a study that says that “increased Internet use can increase social isolation as well as depression when it replaces more tangible forms of human contact.” ????? The hectic pace of life imposed by modern society is hardly conducive to warm human contact. A smile and the affection that can be seen in a personÂ’s eyes cannot generally be conveyed over the phone or through a message on a computer ? screen. ????? The above can be true in the workplace but even more so within the family circle. In many homes family members come and go without sharing meals or conversation. Adolescent children have their own computer and live virtually isolated from the rest of the family. Ironically, in spite of their electronic communication gadgets, many youngsters feel lonely. ??? ????? These days, even the bonds of marriage can be threatened by feelings of loneliness. Lack of communication between marriage partners can bring about a situation in which the two lead parallel lives, moving in lines that seldom meet. A feeling of being alone while living with a marriage mate is one of the most distressing forms of loneliness. ????? ????? Single parents in particular may have to contend with feelings of loneliness. The world of mass connection, among many other things, can cut off companionship with their children, causing feelings of aloneness to increase. Also, many single people long to have a companion, but their emotional needs remain unfulfilled. ????? Loneliness has become a social evil that can contribute to alcoholism, overeating, drug abuse, promiscuous sexual behavior, and even suicide. It is therefore important to identify the causes of loneliness. Taking this first step can lead to success in coping with the problem. ????? AN IMAGINARY WALL OF PROTECTION “The valuable things of the rich [man] are his strong town, and they are like a protective wall in his imagination.” (Proverbs 18:11) In ancient times, people depended on high walls for protection against attack. But think of living in a city surrounded by a wall that only existed in your mind. As hard as you tried to convince yourself otherwise, that wall would provide no defense against your enemies. ????? Like people living in such an exposed place, young ones who pursue riches are headed for disappointment. Are you a parent? You would do well to help your child avoid the trap of materialism and not take up life in a city with an imaginary wall. ????? The following Bible-based truths can help you reason with your son or daughter: ? Great wealth often brings far more problems than it solves. “The plenty belonging to the rich one is not permitting him to sleep.”—Ecclesiastes 5:12; 1 Timothy 6:9, 10. ? With good planning, a person does not need wealth to be happy. “The plans of the diligent one surely make for advantage.”—Proverbs 21:5; Luke 14:28. ? A moderate income that covers oneÂ’s needs leads to contentment. “Give me neither poverty nor riches.”—Proverbs 30:8. ????? PRACTICAL WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS ? Do you spend a lot of time sorting through papers and notebooks, trying to find what you want? Some people need help to get better organized. DonÂ’t be ashamed to ask others for suggestions. ? Do you procrastinate? As a test, make an effort to complete an assignment ahead of time. The relief and satisfaction you feel will surprise you and may motivate you to stop putting off your schoolwork. ? Do you often find yourself daydreaming during class? Try this for a month: Listen closely to the classroom discussions, and take good notes for later reference. You may be pleasantly surprised at how much easier your homework becomes. That good result will reduce your stress in school. ? Have you selected classes that increase the pace of your schooling but that require much more time and effort? Is it vital that you take those classes? Speak with your parents. Get the opinion of someone with a reasonable view of education. You may find that those optional courses add little to your progress toward graduation. YOUR CONNECTION IS IMPORTANT! AIM HIGH ? ?? GOD SAYS "I GOT YOUR HAND." ????? Â

Public Letter Read to the brothers of North America: Dear Brothers: We wish to provide an update on recent natural disasters in our territory and what can be done to provide additional assistance. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria affected 250,000 publishers and damaged more than 6,000 homes in Florida, Puerto Rico, Texas and the virgin islands. In addition, the fires in California areas affected hundreds of editors, and more than 1,400 had to evacuate. Sadly, 29 of their homes were completely destroyed. Because of these disasters, seven active disaster relief committees are operating throughout the territory of our branch. Despite the many tragic events that our brothers and sisters have experienced, we have been truly comforting to see how the brotherhood has helped everyone in need. In addition to the millions of dollars made available by the organization for disaster relief committees to date, hundreds of congregations and individuals have donated 1.600 tons of relief supplies throughout the country. In recent weeks, humanitarian aid supplies were sent to the islands of Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands and the virgin islands through 27 flights and 35 shipping containers. Due to the constant need, shipments of food, water and other supplies will continue to be sent to these islands over the next few months. Their generous donations to work around the world and the response of several circuits in the collection of specific supplies when requested are highly appreciated. Such generosity shows the love you have for the Lord and his brothers and sisters in need. Read Proverbs 17:17; 1 cor. 12:26. Many have asked what other practical help can be given to those who need relief assistance. In the areas where our brothers and sisters have been displaced, many of you have opened their homes to provide shelter, knowing that recovery efforts will take time. Everyone's patience is deeply appreciated. Besides, while the elders and circuit superintendents continue to lead grazing, all of us can kill each other by giving them encouragement and showing compassion and kindness.- Gál. 6: 2; Col. 3:12. Meanwhile, throughout Texas, Florida and all the affected islands, there is an immediate need for volunteers with construction skills to help with recovery work. Due to the current circumstances, only the brothers will be invited to work in the most affected areas. At This moment, we are requesting brothers who can serve for three weeks or for 6-12 months. To volunteer for this job, contact the secretary of your congregation. For volunteers who have an application filed, make sure your local design / construction volunteer application (DC-50) is updated. The help organisation will invite volunteers through the construction assistant. We ask you not to go to a disaster area without an invitation from the help organization, the construction assistant or a specific branch allocation letter. The Branch has received numerous calls for donations of clothing and other articles. In some cases, we have identified circuits near our shipping operations to provide specific humanitarian items. In other cases, it is more practical to buy locally to manage storage facilities to store and send materials. Therefore, unless your congregation receives specific instructions through the circuit superintendent, it is recommended that you continue to support the help efforts through donations for work around the world. In addition, the help organisation is making every effort to help the brothers and sisters who qualify to receive FEMA Insurance and assistance. Of course, it is also important to remember our brothers and sisters in our prayers.- ROM. 12:12. In 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4, the Apostle Paul identified our great creator as "the God of all consolation, who comforts us in all our tests". the outpouring of material support, love , concern and prayers you offer are an extension of the love and spirit of the Lord in action, which has brought great comfort to thousands. Let us not fear or anxiety when we trust the Lord, who is strengthening and helping each and every one of those affected by these disasters "with [ His ] right to justice" (ISA. 41:10.). With this letter, accept an expression of our warm Christian love and our best wishes. Your Brothers, – TranslatedÂ

I was 13 when baptized if you really love Jehovah there is no stumbling block! We are all being tested! Give her ?? thumbs up! She’s beautiful and on the right road. Proper training will keep her focused. Many young ones home schooled seem to do better in the Truth. My last two children were home schooled and one is in Bethel and the other a full time pioneer married to an Elder. Thank Jehovah for parents instruction and a good way of life! Thank you

Do YOU Sparkle With Light? ??? A Wise King said: "Indeed, you have made my days just a few; And my life span is as nothing before you. Surely every man, though he seems secure, is nothing but a mere breath." (Psalms 39:5) ??? "Look! You have made my days few, and my life's duration is as nothing in front of you. (God Jehovah) Surely every earthling man, is nothing but an exhalation.(Psalms 39:5) ??? “I earnestly hoped in Jehovah, And he inclined his ear to me and heard my cry for help.” (Psalms 40:1) ??? Psalms 40:1 "I earnestly hoped in Jehovah, and he inclined [his ear] to me and heard my cry for help." ??? Isaiah 39: 5, 40: 1. "To the dull mind all nature is leaden. To the illumined mind the whole world sparkles with light." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) ??? Bible Speaks