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"Jehovah does the unexpected… and He does it with style" (G. Jackson)

@bruceq Thank you for all your work! Jehovah bless! We have no fear Jehovah is near! ???

@Queen Esther We must pray, pray, pray! They perhaps can't speak, always being watched..                  ? ?? ? ? ? ?? ?

@Blanchie DeGrate Glad you could attend. Do they have call in for your husband? We have it here, very nice if you can't go because of health issues. Memorial was very simplified this year for new ones. Thank you Jehovah! It does bring tears to our eyes. I cried all afternoon after posting my pictures about the last days leading up to his betrayal and death. Yet, we rejoice in our hearts our Loyal Love Jehovah and Christ Jesus have for us!
May Jehovah bless your efforts, we are very much loved and treasured.
Agape, Bible Speaks ???

Interviewing witnesses Koretskaya, the court pointed out that it uses personal notes when testifying. The lawyer Lew asked, how do you explain the similarity of the wording of its records with texts from the site well-known anti-sectarian center. The court decided to read the recordings Koretskaya later.
Interviewing witnesses Zverev, the court asks, "If you harm if you are treated to the competent authorities on the matter?" The witness did not address. Zverev said that influenced the literature of Jehovah's Witnesses, he personally experienced the hatred of the clergy of the Orthodox religion. The witness denies that he is anti-cult organizations, though there are pictures with the most famous "sectologists".
Witness Justice Petrov, a former Jehovah's Witness. In 1983, he became a Jehovah's Witness, she left work associated with the promotion of military heroism, because it does not meet the doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses. In 2009, she left the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses. As an example of extremist activity Administrative Center of results in the fact that Jehovah's Witnesses are excluded from its ranks those who commit sins. (The court asked the representative of the Ministry of Justice, which is the Ministry of Justice the arguments set forth in the claim, confirmed by the testimony of this witness? The Ministry of Justice once again talking about a possible threat to the public.) On the question of the court, the witness Petrov saw that someone was distributing extremist literature, the witness He says he does not see.
18:11 The Court of Justice welcomes the last witness, V.V.Koretskogo. 18:11 The Court of Justice welcomes the last witness, V.V.Koretskogo. 18:11 Interviewing witnesses Koretskaya, the court pointed out that it uses personal notes when testifying. The lawyer Lew asked, how do you explain the similarity of the wording of its records with texts from the site well-known anti-sectarian center. The court decided to read the recordings Koretskaya later.
Interviewing witnesses Zverev, the court asks, "If you harm if you are treated to the competent authorities on the matter?" The witness did not address. Zverev said that influenced the literature of Jehovah's Witnesses, he personally experienced the hatred of the clergy of the Orthodox religion. The witness denies that he is anti-cult organizations, though there are pictures with the most famous "sectologists".
Witness Justice Petrov, a former Jehovah's Witness. In 1983, he became a Jehovah's Witness, she left work associated with the promotion of military heroism, because it does not meet the doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses. In 2009, she left the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses. As an example of extremist activity Administrative Center of results in the fact that Jehovah's Witnesses are excluded from its ranks those who commit sins. (The court asked the representative of the Ministry of Justice, which is the Ministry of Justice the arguments set forth in the claim, confirmed by the testimony of this witness? The Ministry of Justice once again talking about a possible threat to the public.) On the question of the court, the witness Petrov saw that someone was distributing extremist literature, the witness He says he does not see.
The Court of Justice welcomes the last witness, V.V.Koretskogo.
18:30 In 2009 Koretsky left the ranks of Jehovah's Witnesses. The judge asked whether the 2009 limited his knowledge of Jehovah's Witnesses. Witness: Yes. The Ministry of Justice asked the witness to explain what he knows about Jehovah's Witnesses to higher education, to the state symbols. The court asked the representative of the Ministry of Justice: "If you do not specify the points in the grounds of the claim, why do we find out?" The representative of the Ministry of Justice, "the question is removed." On the question of the court, whether Koretsky is interested in the outcome of the case, he answers briefly: "Yes."
The court announces a break until April 19, 2017 10:00.
Case to proceed on April 19th after the memorial special talk on April 16th ENTITLED "HOW TO CULTIVATE PEACE IN AN ANGRY WORLD" WOW. THANK YOU JEHOVAH FOR A GREAT WITNESS TO THE WORLD.

Yes but the updates have stopped for now for some reason. Not getting any news from Russia at this time. Will update when we can.

41 "And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw away, and he bent his knees and began to pray, 42 "saying: “Father, if you want to, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, let, not my will, but yours take place.” 43 "Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him."
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@Blanchie DeGrate Glad you could attend. Do they have call in for your husband? We have it here, very nice if you can't go because of health issues. Memorial was very simplified this year for new ones. Thank you Jehovah! It does bring tears to our eyes. I cried all afternoon after posting my pictures about the last days leading up to his betrayal and death. Yet, we rejoice in our hearts our Loyal Love Jehovah and Christ Jesus have for us!
May Jehovah bless your efforts, we are very much loved and treasured.
Agape, Bible Speaks ???

8 But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) NWT

@John Lindsay Barltrop We see "miracles" everyday! Soon the whole earth ? will see the wonderful things that Jehovah has planned. That too is a "miracle!" Genesis 3:15 will finally rejoice when the serpent is crushed. What joy the earth and heavens will have. Thank you Jehovah! Thank you for sharing with us. Jehovah is GOOD!
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Although this is "off topic" i found this video clip very interesting - reminds me of Isaiah 1:6-9

@Queen Esther We must pray, pray, pray! They perhaps can't speak, always being watched..                  ? ?? ? ? ? ?? ?

@John Lindsay Barltrop Enjoy your day!
i have 1,000's more coming non witnesses. They are being drawn! Thank Jehovah more will come. Of course many speak other languages, I must translate but so far so good! ?
I learned computers on my own and by mistakes! Ha! My Granddaughters taught me some too!
if we had 20 million last year at Memorial maybe (?) I'm sure more, can't guess not that good ? 
Are you behind or ahead in time? It's 10:07 am here Monday?
Take care, don't overdo, my famous words I must live by. 
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JEHOVAH WAS WITH JOSHUA - HE WILL BE WITH US! ~
To succeed in his assignment, what did Joshua need?
Let us turn the clock back some 35 centuries. Forty years have passed since millions of Israelites were delivered from Egyptian bondage under the mighty hand of Jehovah. 
The prophet Moses has taken the lead. Now at the age of 120, he views the Promised Land from a distance and then dies atop Mount Nebo. His successor is Joshua, a man “full of the spirit of wisdom.” (Deut. 34:1-9) The Israelites are about to take possession of Canaan. To succeed as their leader, Joshua will need God-given wisdom. He will also have to exercise faith in Jehovah and prove to be courageous and strong.—Deut. 31:22, 23.
At the end of his life, in his farewell address, he said: “You must be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses by never turning away from it to the right or to the left.” (Josh. 23:6) 
We too need the courage to obey Jehovah at all times. This includes occasions when mere men demand that we act contrary to God’s will. (Read Acts 4:18-20; 5:29.) If we prayerfully rely on Jehovah, he will help us to take such a courageous stand.
HOW WE CAN MAKE OUR WAY SUCCESSFUL
To act with courage and have success, Joshua needed to do what?
To have the courage needed to do God’s will, we must study and apply his Word. That is what Joshua was told to do when he became Moses’ successor: “Be courageous and very strong to take care to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. . . . This book of the law should not depart from your mouth, and you must in an undertone read in it day and night, in order that you may take care to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way successful and then you will act wisely.” 
(Josh. 1:7, 8) Joshua followed that counsel, and ‘his way was successful.’ If we do likewise, we will have greater courage and success in God’s service.
“Be courageous and strong. . . . Jehovah your God is with you.”—Joshua 1:9
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013043?q=joshua&p=par

IS MONEY THE FIRST THING IN YOUR LIFE? CAN'T LIFE WITHOUT? ???
(Proverbs 18:11) The valuable things of the rich are his strong town, and they are like a protective wall in his imagination."
The spirit of the world promotes “the desire of the eyes” by encouraging greed and materialism.
(1 John 2:16) because everything in the world—the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life—does not originate with the Father, but originates with the world."
It has nurtured in many a determination to be rich. 
(1 Timothy 6:9-10) However, those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and ruin. 10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains."
That spirit would have us believe that a stockpile of material things will provide lasting security. We should ask ourselves, ‘Has my life become focused on a quest for material comforts and pleasures?’ By contrast, God’s spirit-inspired Word encourages us to have a balanced view of money and to work hard to provide material necessities for ourselves and our family. 
(1 Timothy 5:8) Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith."
God’s spirit helps those who receive it to reflect Jehovah’s generous personality. Such ones are known as givers, not takers. They value people more highly than things and gladly share what they have when they can afford to do so.
(Proverbs 3:27-28) Do not hold back good from those to whom it is owing, when it happens to be in the power of your hand to do [it]. 28 Do not say to your fellowman: “Go, and come back and tomorrow I shall give,” when there is something with you."
And they never allow the pursuit of money to take precedence over serving God.
www.jw.org

@Blanchie DeGrate Glad you could attend. Do they have call in for your husband? We have it here, very nice if you can't go because of health issues. Memorial was very simplified this year for new ones. Thank you Jehovah! It does bring tears to our eyes. I cried all afternoon after posting my pictures about the last days leading up to his betrayal and death. Yet, we rejoice in our hearts our Loyal Love Jehovah and Christ Jesus have for us!
May Jehovah bless your efforts, we are very much loved and treasured.
Agape, Bible Speaks ???

Practicing the new Kingdom songs 
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Song 138
Jehovah Is Your Name
(Psalm 83:18)
1. The living and true God—
The God of all creation
In ev’ry generation—
Jehovah is your name.
We’re honored and we’re proud
To be your congregation.
In ev’ry tribe and nation,
Your glory we proclaim.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, Jehovah,
There is no God like you.
There’s no other in the heavens
Or on the earth below.
You alone are God Almighty,
And this all men must know.
Jehovah, Jehovah,
We have no other God but you.
2. You cause us to become
Whatever you desire,
To do as you require—
Jehovah is your name.
And Witnesses for you
Is what you’ve kindly named us.
We’re honored you have claimed us—
A people for your name.
(CHORUS)
Jehovah, Jehovah,
There is no God like you.
There’s no other in the heavens
Or on the earth below.
You alone are God Almighty,
And this all men must know.
Jehovah, Jehovah,
We have no other God but you.
(See also 2 Chron. 6:14; Ps. 72:19; Isa. 42:8.)

@Blanchie DeGrate Glad you could attend. Do they have call in for your husband? We have it here, very nice if you can't go because of health issues. Memorial was very simplified this year for new ones. Thank you Jehovah! It does bring tears to our eyes. I cried all afternoon after posting my pictures about the last days leading up to his betrayal and death. Yet, we rejoice in our hearts our Loyal Love Jehovah and Christ Jesus have for us!
May Jehovah bless your efforts, we are very much loved and treasured.
Agape, Bible Speaks ???

Dear Sis my Memorial has finished. I loved the talk, the warm love from my Brothers and Sisters and finally I loved seeing all the visitors.  My husband could not attend this year however I was still able to enjoy myself and my tears that I shared were tears of joy thinking about what's to come in the near future for us............we love you Jehovah!!!!!!!???

Hi Queen Ester, im from south africa, my city is witbank,we enjoyed our memorial,we were 236. 

JW Broadcasting—April 2017
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Russia’s Phony Jehovah’s Witnesses   -  April  12, 2017  -  01:35  GMT+2
How state television framed a bunch of university students to make this Christian group seem extra scary.
THE GUILTY OF FALSE EVIDENCE.
In one of the registers of a kingdom hall, the security forces placed false evidence in the form of our publications that were banned. An oversight of these expert policemen, made appear among our publications, the book "What really teaches the Bible?". There is a field where you can put the name of the owner of the book, and there you see the inscription "IKTSMV", which means "Information and Consultation Center of San Mitrofan Voronezh" This center is part of the Russian Association of Centers of Studies of religions and sects (RATSIRS). The Orthodox Church is behind everything. The declared purpose of the center's activities is to persecute those who contradict orthodox morality and the mission aimed at neutralizing programs of proselytism and religious extremism. "
The judges have checked the assembly.
Very wicked!
https://themoscowtimes.com/articles/russian-students-framed-as-jehovahs-witnesses-in-field-trip-to-crowd-courtroom-57684

So is there a title to the talk given 10 years ago?
And maybe where given?
We are waiting for the destruction of false religion. Peace and security is going now as we speak. This is the priority of all governments and major lawmakers on the planet, they are trying to sell this concept, that they can bring this about. Trump in his inaugural speech said he would bring about such safety to the crime ridden streets of America. What a promise! 

Kyrgyzstan Branch Dedication 
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@Allen Smith .......a little bit more on that "christian" Constantine, from a W/T: “Constantine never became a Christian,” states the encyclopedia Hidria, adding: “Eusebius of Caesarea, who wrote his biography, says that he became a Christian in the last moments of his life. This doesn’t hold water, as the day before, [Constantine] had made a sacrifice to Zeus because he also had the title Pontifex Maximus.” ...................."Constantine sensed that the “Christian” religion—albeit apostate and deeply corrupted by then—could be effectively utilized as a revitalizing and uniting force to serve his grand scheme for imperial domination. Adopting the foundations of apostate Christianity to gain support in furthering his own political ends, he decided to unify the people under one “catholic,” or universal, religion. Pagan customs and celebrations were given “Christian” names. And “Christian” clergymen were given the status, salary, and influential clout of pagan priests. Seeking religious harmony for political reasons, Constantine quickly crushed any dissenting voices, not on the grounds of doctrinal truth, but on the basis of majority acceptance. The profound dogmatic differences within the badly divided “Christian” church gave him the opportunity to intervene as a “God-sent” mediator. Through his dealings with the Donatists in North Africa and the followers of Arius in the eastern portion of the empire, he quickly discovered that persuasion was not enough to forge a solid, unified faith. It was in an attempt to resolve the Arian controversy that he convened the first ecumenical council in the history of the church."
Another couple of interesting points, also came to light in this article: under the heading, Dynastic Murders
"Under this heading, the work Istoria tou Ellinikou Ethnous (History of the Greek Nation) describes what it calls “disgusting domestic crimes that Constantine committed.” Soon after founding his dynasty, he forgot how to enjoy unexpected achievement and became aware of the dangers surrounding him. Being a suspicious person and perhaps egged on by sycophants, he first grew suspicious of his nephew Licinianus—the son of a co-Augustus he had already executed—as a possible rival. His murder was followed by the execution of Constantine’s own firstborn son, Crispus, who was dealt with by his stepmother Fausta because he seemed to be an obstruction to her own offspring’s total power.
  This action of Fausta was finally the reason for her own dramatic death. It appears that Augusta Helena, who had influence over her son Constantine until the end, was involved in this murder. The illogical emotions that often controlled Constantine also contributed to the spate of executions of many of his friends and associates. The book History of the Middle Ages concludes: “The execution—not to say murder—of his own son and his wife indicates that he was untouched by any spiritual influence in Christianity.”" (my highlights in bold type)