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British Boxing Champion, retired and serves as a Jehovah's Witness.
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British Boxing Champion, retired and serves as a Jehovah's Witness.
http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/when-you-knock-out-vitali-klitschko-by-accident/

PRESS ARTICLE DEDICATED TO A CONGREGATION OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE ARTICLE SAYS:
The congregation gets up and joins in a song. They take turns sharing thoughts and answering questions from "The Watchtower". They enthusiastically help visitors by helping them find the Scriptures, songs and passages of their journals.
Members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Utah County are few, but they live their faith devoutly. In fact, the congregation is small, but the Witnesses still spend time trying to spread their beliefs. The American Fork congregation is one of four listed by denomination in Utah County. Others are found in Provo, Orem and Spanish Fork.
Jehovah's Witnesses honor Jehovah, whom they believe is the God of the Bible and the creator of all things. Because they "testify" or talk about Jehovah God and his Kingdom, they are known as Jehovah's Witnesses, according to the faith website.
Of course, there is a need for help in the ministry, so church leaders send volunteers to American Fork to help the church grow. Peggy Wilkerson and her husband, Tom, are two of those volunteers.
"At American Fork, we have a large territory and it continues to grow," said Peggy Wilkerson. "Then, we need help."
According to Peggy Wilkerson, the Witnesses send time sheets from their ministry to their headquarters in Warwick, New York. Church leaders can see if they cover their area well enough or if they need more people to help.
These people come from areas with larger concentrations of Jehovah's Witnesses, such as Colorado and California. The Wilkersons come from Wyoming.
Before the Wilkersons came to Utah, they served in Mexico for a couple of years. Like all volunteers, they had to make the trip and stay on their own. Then, the Wilkersons made a big decision when Tom retired after years of working for the oil and natural gas industry.
When I retired at the age of 62 and a half, I sold (our house), I packed everything we had and went to Mexico where the need was great, "he said.
Unlike the Wilkersons, Tirzah Fellows has lived in Utah most of her life, but her father moved to Spanish Fork from Kansas before she was born. Before that, he was serving as an elder in Kansas and moved to Utah to help the church grow, like the Wilkersons.
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Fellows is used to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after all their years in Utah. She was the only Witness at her school in Utah, but she has appreciated it.
"There is nothing that would change," said Fellows. "Just because of how I grew up and how I raise my daughter."
Still, there are certain misconceptions that Fellows and other Witnesses should explain to their neighbors, schoolmates and co-workers. They do not celebrate parties, or salute the flag, or serve in the army or vote.
"Tessa (daughter of Fellows) knows why we do not celebrate the holidays, she knows why we do not wave at the flag," Fellows said. "It's not just because I told her, there's a reasoning behind this."
The fellows said their daughter is very proud to defend her faith in school and elsewhere. Fellows is the same way and refers to the Bible to explain why Jehovah's Witnesses do and do not do certain things.
Costco Pharmacy, where Fellows works, is one of the places where you have the opportunity to explain your beliefs to your co-workers from time to time. She feels that she has a good understanding of the beliefs of Latter-day Saints, which has helped her choose her words wisely with LDS partners.
She does not always bring out what is in the Bible to Latter-day Saints, but she loves when they ask questions.
"It strengthens my faith by talking about that," said Fellows.
However, he has realized that people ask less questions than in recent years about their beliefs.
"The ergent used to be fascinated (about my faith)," Fellows said. "They would say, 'You're not a Mormon ?! Well, what does that mean?'"
Despite all this, Fellows and Witnesses in American Fork continue to preach to their neighbors. It does not matter if it is one hour a week or 100, if you are doing your best.
"We know that Jehovah sees what we do," said Peggy Wilkerson. "(The ministry) is not for our glory."
According to Tom Wilkerson, Jehovah's Witnesses grow nationwide by some 250,000 people a year. There are currently 8.3 million members worldwide, and these members are counted only if they are active in their ministry. If they are not active for six months, then they are not counted as Jehovah's Witnesses.
For Jehovah's Witnesses in Utah, a growth of up to 1 percent is a great victory. It is difficult to find people who are interested in joining, but as long as they find people interested in having a discussion (not in a discussion), they believe they are doing their part in the growth of their congregation.
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/faith/jehovah-s-witness-actively-do-their-part-in-american-fork/article_2cb6023e-423d-504c-87f6-dc8c2303d783.html

@Kurt
Don’t see the KH Maybe Brothers see something else? 
Stock photo of KH? ??

@Queen Esther
Already posted this? 
 
 

Its okay,  we are posting in different ways.....  And such a wonderful message we can bring more times !  I posted that in different languages and all JW seems happy about that.  In the last year I remember, we all posted daily about our dear Russian Brothers?  Lets be happy about that great success from Jehovah. HIS idea's always wonderful. This report made my day???  and I am really happy for our dear Russian Brothers❤️  They work and manage their theocratic life, thats GREAT !
Thank you, dear Bible Speaks ???

Who is among the Gods is like Jah, though Satan would mock Him by attacking first, Jehovah draws hearts from the persecutors.Will this enrage Satan? Reminds me of Nebuchadnezzar's day, when they commanded everyone to bow to the image, 3 didn't. When Jehovah saved them in the furnace, everyone came to know who the True God Is !

@the Sower of Seed
Just as at the edge of the Red Sea, people feared Jehovah’s direction and Moses. We learn much from this account. May we focus on reality and the Truth and unfailing Love for Jehovah will see us through! Are we not like the three Hebrews already in the firery furnace? Satan thinks he’s got us! I say just try me! I’ve got the Universal Sovereign Jehovah God, His Son Our Lord Christ Jesus and myriads of Angels. We lack nothing but keep focused looking straight ahead! The Battle is Glorious and on the Horizon! 
Thank you for your support! Jehovah Bless!
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I was so happy to here this report! Thank you so much for sharing this encouraging news! Jehovah has the ability to change a bad situation into a good one to the praise and glory of his name. Let us all pray for our dear brothers and sisters in Russia that positive results continue to come from their good conduct !

@Rosalie Barry
We try to post encouragement and hope! Sometimes we are doubled! But that’s ok! Thank you ? 

@Kurt
At least we are in Harmony Brother Kurt! 

17 Until the day grows breezy  and the shadows flee, Return quickly, O my dear one, Like the gazelle or the young stag  upon the mountains of separation.
3 “Upon my bed during the nights, I sought the one I love.I sought him, but I did not find him.
2 I will arise and roam the city; In the streets and in the public squares,
Let me seek the one I love. I sought him, but I did not find him.
 3 The watchmen making their rounds       in the city found me. ‘Have you seen the one I love?’
4 Scarcely had I passed by them
When I found the one I love.” – Song of Solomon -  ?????

@DeeDee
Our Love Becomes So Much Deeper When We Learn How Much We are Loved By Him! ?

Russia - The Holy Spirit of Jehovah in action ~ ?????
I thought it would be heartening to share an experience I had while working on the Bethel Chelmsford site a couple of days ago.
 
I worked with a Russian-speaking brother and, of course, I asked him if he had "any updated news about our brothers and sisters in Russia". He has been talking to some of his friends in Russia and told me that "many inactive" had begun to return to the truth when they saw the persecution as a sign of the nearness of the end of this system. He also mentioned that some employers who have witnesses as employees have been interested in the truth, since they can not relate the good behavior of their employees with the label of "extremism". This has made some of them curious about our beliefs and teachings. Also those interested have had their interest reached by what has been happening, so some have increased their interest. Also the fact that some of the countries that enforce the law have had to go through our literature trying to find something extremist has meant people who would normally have nothing to do with the truth have come to understand our message of the good news.
 
It is amazing how Jehovah has used this prohibition and the unjust treatment of our brothers as a catalyst to get people interested in the truth.
 
He also mentioned that there was consensus that the "exemplary family award" that was given to the family of witnesses at the award ceremony was purposely made to be a symbolic gesture that "yes, Jehovah's Witnesses are good people" and as people who have no problem with us Almost nobody believes it was an accident, since nobody can get so close to Putin without the powers to know everything about you, your family, the way you live, including your religion, and everything others about his life and that of his families. The timing was well judged and "it seemed to be a way of letting the world realize that it was trying to be fair and balanced, maintaining its position on extremist activities." :confused:
 
The preaching work is done very covertly and they do not go out of their way to mention that they are Jehovah's Witnesses, maybe just a few words in a conversation and then they continue normally. In the smaller cities where everyone knows everyone, there is more persecution than in cities where it is easier to mix.
 
Some brothers are leaving the country and find it very easy to request asylum for reasons of religious persecution even more than asylum seekers from countries torn by war.
 
I believe that the spirit of Jehovah is working firmly in Russia even though there is a lot of religious persecution. Jehovah is using this situation in a very positive way, just as we thought he would. I know that this information comes only from one source and that other sources may have a different opinion on all this, but I found it extremely encouraging to hear the positive effect that this situation has had on the country of Russia.
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17 Until the day grows breezy  and the shadows flee, Return quickly, O my dear one, Like the gazelle or the young stag  upon the mountains of separation.
3 “Upon my bed during the nights, I sought the one I love.I sought him, but I did not find him.
2 I will arise and roam the city; In the streets and in the public squares,
Let me seek the one I love. I sought him, but I did not find him.
 3 The watchmen making their rounds       in the city found me. ‘Have you seen the one I love?’
4 Scarcely had I passed by them
When I found the one I love.” – Song of Solomon -  ?????

@Queen Esther
What a joy to see him again! I’m sure once you learned the Truth it made your belief in Jehovah God so much stronger! Their is nobody like Jehovah God. His Beloved Son, Christ Jesus loves us so much also. A wonderful King ? He will be at His Father’s Right Hand. 
Thank you for your support! Jehovah Bless! ???

The sister who gave me the Bible had written an inscription in it which included John's words: "you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."  I always meditated on those words before learning the truth, and eventually Jehovah's words at Psalm 37:4 came true: "Find exquisite delight in Jehovah, And he will grant you the desires of your heart."

@DeeDee
Our Love Becomes So Much Deeper When We Learn How Much We are Loved By Him! ?

Jehovah Gives Us Unfailing Love Each Day! ~ Is That Not Amazing? ~ ?
Psalm 143
1 Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.”

How cute...That picture says it all!
 

@DeeDee
Very nice! Thank you for Sharing! The Truth will set us Free! ? John 8:3. 

Informal,  by  my  long  pioneer  GF     My  son  was  searching...  the sense,  why  he  is  living  on  Earth?  I  was  never  searching,  bec.  I  always  believed  to  God,  since  my  childhood !   My  brother  was  often  praying  with  me  before  sleeping
He  died  before  many  years   But  after  his  resurrection,  he  will  be  of  sure  our  brother,  I  know  that !  We  had  a  wonderful  understanding  in  our  life

@Queen Esther
What a joy to see him again! I’m sure once you learned the Truth it made your belief in Jehovah God so much stronger! Their is nobody like Jehovah God. His Beloved Son, Christ Jesus loves us so much also. A wonderful King ? He will be at His Father’s Right Hand. 
Thank you for your support! Jehovah Bless! ???

I was a strong Catholic and taught religion to children from age 15 to 19 yr. But I had many questions that the priests would not answer. I felt that things were getting worse in the world but no one would agree with me. Then I married a draft doger during the Viet Nam war and went to Canada in 1969. His grandfather sent us literature. I recognized  the truth right away and wanted to become a Witness after I read the Truth Book and looked up the  Scriptures. But I could not find the Witnesses to ask for a study so I decided to call the priest to ask if he knew any Witnesses. He did so I was able to get a study.

@Rosalie Barry
The Truth book ? helped so many find the Truth. We know many more are listening to this message. What a joy to share our Happiness with them! Thank you so much for your experience, Many here are so encouraged by your comments.
Jehovah Bless! ???