RECEIVED A CARD TODAY

goldie

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I recieved this in the mail today from a sister at our hall. Are they seriously making cards like this to send out?! Where on Earth would she get this? I have no idea what to think or how to respond. Lol .
I couldn't upload message inside but Hebrew 10:24, 25 is quoted "let us consider one another to love and fine works , not forsaking our meetings together.
 

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goldie

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Hi Goldie, I went online typed in jw the hall felt empty without you, and it is a card she purchased from MJC Products. That card was the first to show up. I did not read their whole advertisement. But you can find them online. ☺
I wonder how many she's planning on sending out. 😆 If the gb keeps going in the same direction they've been going in she better invest in them!
 

Deborah

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I guess the "Do not forsake the gathering" bothered me, maybe it's my conscience. Idk.
We just had our c.o. and he talked about joy. One of the things he said was to have joy do things for others. Send a card, call. Visit.

She sent card nice.

But what I have noticed over years is after co visit everyone goes nuts for about 2 weeks then they Go back to their
real imperfect selves.
It is nice to receive a card.

But I always find it interesting you have to tell folks to extend themselves beyond themselves to show they care.

I guess I should not measure others sincerity by what I do. I have always been a giver so much so I was warned to be careful by elders.

Also it was announced in our hall they will no longer let us know who is ill or in hosp. Something to do with privacy. Then they read some wt article. I did not write it down .

So I ask the ones in the know who is not well, etc.

Then I decide should I send thinking of you card, call etc. Something.

One sister called me and was so excited to find a small plant and card in front of her door recently. She was not home. She called later and said no one calls
or anything.

I knew how she feels. She lost hubby last year
and no one contacts her.

Anyway just sharing some stuff.

Take care.
 
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Nomex

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We should make a card to send back about idolatry! And about "it does not belong to man even to direct his steps." What else? How about the definition of "generation"? I'm sorry but I cannot sit in a Kingdom Hall now, knowing what I know. Every time they "council" us about "taking direction", what they really mean is doing what these men say!
 

Deborah

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We should make a card to send back about idolatry! And about "it does not belong to man even to direct his steps." What else? How about the definition of "generation"? I'm sorry but I cannot sit in a Kingdom Hall now, knowing what I know. Every time they "council" us about "taking direction", what they really mean is doing what these men say!
Hi Nom

I totally understand. I don't go to kh. I tie in via phone on Sundays. I can't do Wednesday mid week on phone, I tried but I just choose not to subject my last nerve to it. I did struggle through c.o. visit. I recorded it. I could not sit through that whole thing.

There are still some I am very fond of and we keep in touch. However Don't know how long that will play out in future if they as you stated continue "doing what these men say".

Praying more will "wake up", as the saying goes. I tactfully say things as much as possible to those that drive by to say hello, or I see when running errands if I get an opening.

I don't pounce on folks though, I want to be able to keep communication open to as many as I can for now. However I know at some point I will need to adjust my conversations and deal with whatever.

We all are different and approach these challenging times as we see fit.

Best to you and yours Nom. I know your children are keeping you on your toes so to speak
 

Nomex

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There are still some I am very fond of and we keep in touch. However Don't know how long that will play out in future if they as you stated continue "doing what these men say".
I'm not saying we really should do what I suggest, just venting. As every single one of us here is aware, if we actually say what we really think, any one and everyone, family included would shun us and never talk to us again. I have an older brother who's an elder, and a company man through and through, and to suggest to him he's an idolator, would not only NOT wake him up, but have the opposite effect! So don't do as I say, at all if you ever want to have a chance of waking any of them up later! :)
 

Ms_ladyblue

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I recieved this in the mail today from a sister at our hall. Are they seriously making cards like this to send out?! Where on Earth would she get this? I have no idea what to think or how to respond. Lol .
I couldn't upload message inside but Hebrew 10:24, 25 is quoted "let us consider one another to love and fine works , not forsaking our meetings together.
There are a lot of witnesses now who are making stationary and cards that you can order online. Back at the beginning of the pandemic I ordered stationary to write letters 🙄 and others novelties like pins, and ink pens etc. They have quite a bit of merchandise (witness related) that many of them produce to sell online.
 

kirmmy

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I recieved this in the mail today from a sister at our hall. Are they seriously making cards like this to send out?! Where on Earth would she get this? I have no idea what to think or how to respond. Lol .
I couldn't upload message inside but Hebrew 10:24, 25 is quoted "let us consider one another to love and fine works , not forsaking our meetings together.
Send her back a nice card that says on the front:

Why didn't I go to the hall today?

And inside a picture of my avatar with:

"As often as it passes through,It will sweep you away For it will pass through morning after morning, During the day and during the night. Only terror will make them understand what was heard." Isa 28:19

That outta get her attention. :)
 

Ms_ladyblue

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Send her back a nice card that says on the front:

Why didn't I go to the hall today?

And inside a picture of my avatar with:

"As often as it passes through,It will sweep you away For it will pass through morning after morning, During the day and during the night. Only terror will make them understand what was heard." Isa 28:19

That outta get her attention. :)
Lol 😆 yeah! That’ll get ‘em good….scratching their head. 🙄
 
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