update #2

Deborah

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This update is available on JW site. I just could not handle it. It started off with Cook saying how exciting the memorial campaign is and the adjustment in pioneer hours. He then read a letter supposedly sent in by a sister who claims she was reduced to tears because with all her responsibilities she is now able to pioneer. When he started on the second letter by another sister I clicked off.

There might be some real useful information in the broadcast, but if so I missed it. Maybe someone can make it through the entire update and share . I just could not.
 

SusanB

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This update is available on JW site. I just could not handle it. It started off with Cook saying how exciting the memorial campaign is and the adjustment in pioneer hours. He then read a letter supposedly sent in by a sister who claims she was reduced to tears because with all her responsibilities she is now able to pioneer. When he started on the second letter by another sister I clicked off.

There might be some real useful information in the broadcast, but if so I missed it. Maybe someone can make it through the entire update and share . I just could not.
Such a precious title as “pioneer” is to be treasured. Never mind about what that entails. We’ll make it easy for you. (Sorry for the sarcasm) But truth seekers have always done the most they could in their circumstance and they still will without the title or accolades.
 

Watchman

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I watched a bit of it too. I was curious to see if they mentioned the Hamburg killings. Maybe they did. I shut it down when they were interviewing the two Bethel boys turned Governing Body members. Couldn't take any more. Perhaps the program was pre-recorded before the Thursday night massacre; still, though, there are hundreds of people working at Bethel and they can't do an update that is more updated? I'm just a guy with a laptop sitting in an over-stuffed chair in my jeans and hoodie and I posted the Kingdom Bulletin a couple of hours after I heard the news. :(
 
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goldie

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Such a precious title as “pioneer” is to be treasured. Never mind about what that entails. We’ll make it easy for you. (Sorry for the sarcasm) But truth seekers have always done the most they could in their circumstance and they still will without the title or accolades.
👏👍 Such emphasis is placed on having a pioneer title. Unbelievable!
 
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goldie

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I watched a bit of it too. I was curious to see if they mentioned the Hamburg killings. Maybe they did. I shut it down when they were interviewing the two Bethel boys turned Governing Body members. Couldn't take any more. Perhaps the program was pre-recorded before the Thursday night massacre; still, though, there are hundreds of people working there. You can't do an update that is more updated? I'm just a guy in my jeans and hoodie and I posted the Kingdom Bulletin a couple of hours after I heard the news.
I watched for the same reason...nothing mentioned
 

Patricia

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This update is available on JW site. I just could not handle it. It started off with Cook saying how exciting the memorial campaign is and the adjustment in pioneer hours. He then read a letter supposedly sent in by a sister who claims she was reduced to tears because with all her responsibilities she is now able to pioneer. When he started on the second letter by another sister I clicked off.

There might be some real useful information in the broadcast, but if so I missed it. Maybe someone can make it through the entire update and share . I just could not.
Thanks for the warning, I'll not even try. I can't stomach those rehearsed interviews.🤢
 

Ms_ladyblue

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👏👍 Such emphasis is placed on having a pioneer title. Unbelievable!
It’s because this is a corporate organization and the ‘pioneers’ are working for that corporation, even though WT disguises it up as a religion. So, bottom line is…it’s all about the money. I was watching a report by another ex witness ( Kim & Mikey) and she was told by a sister who‘s attending Zoom meetings. Recently, while, during the meeting a box popped up on the screen stating that if anyone was interested in making donations check off in the box how you want to donate.
Can you imagine??? That’s worse than the churches. At least they pass the basket in between sermons and not during!
How desperate WT must be getting.
 
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DR74minus

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Brother kadim said over 500 of the friends left the affected areas of Tuekiye.. Sadly 50 die in the earthquake..

I did'nt watch all of the update so I might have missed anything if any about the shooting in Germany.
 
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goldie

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It’s because this is a corporate organization and the ‘pioneers’ are working for that corporation, even though WT disguises it up as a religion. So, bottom line is…it’s all about the money. I was watching a report by another ex witness ( Kim & Mikey) and she was told by a sister who‘s attending Zoom meetings. Recently, while, during the meeting a box popped up on the screen that announced if were interested in making donations check off in the box how you wanted to donate.
Can you imagine??? That’s worse than the churches. At least they pass the basket in between sermons and not during!
How desperate WT must be getting.
Wow! I haven't seen the box for donations pop up yet, Lol. Good grief what's next?!
 
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Deborah

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It’s because this is a corporate organization and the ‘pioneers’ are working for that corporation, even though WT disguises it up as a religion. So, bottom line is…it’s all about the money. I was watching a report by another ex witness ( Kim & Mikey) and she was told by a sister who‘s attending Zoom meetings. Recently, while, during the meeting a box popped up on the screen that announced if were interested in making donations check off in the box how you wanted to donate.
Can you imagine??? That’s worse than the churches. At least they pass the basket in between sermons and not during!
How desperate WT must be getting.
I saw that lady blue and it reminded me of the donation pledge papers they handed out awhile back. Maybe it was a commercial break announcement🙄🙄😂.
 

SusanB

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I watched the update and I have to wonder at how they are regular monthly videos. Why call it an update and not #2 Broadcast video? During the pandemic I can see how they were ”updating” the pandemic situation but what is being updated? It’s just an additional video. After watching the entire video, I think it was a poorly veiled attempt to solicit donations. I really don’t like picking on personalities but once again I cannot help myself in regards to Ken Cook. The artificiality of his style really puts plastic to shame. This is how they continue to push the vaccines, they do it through pushing the schools and you only find out later that you need to be vaccinated to attend the schools.

The Bethel tours will resume June 1, 2023 with smaller numbers of tourists. They cover the earthquake in Turkiye (don’t you like how I use the new and improved name for Turkey?) but they still have not mentioned the disaster in Ohio. This is the area where they solicit donations but they are very crafty about their wording.

The new GB members are Gage Fleegle and Jeffrey Winder. They both come from families that have been long time faithful servants. So, if they were ever to disagree with the other GB members, their family relationships could be used to keep them in line. I sound cynical, sorry and I admit they seem like very nice brothers. They did mention some great scriptures and so I am reminded of Jesus’ instructions to his followers regarding the Pharisees at Matthew 23:3: “Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say”.

The 4 scriptures are:

Isaiah 26:12: “O Jehovah, you will grant us peace, Because everything we have done You have accomplished for us.”

Isaiah 26:3: “You will safeguard those who fully lean on you; You will give them continuous peace, Because it is in you that they trust”.

Mark 14:36: “And he said: “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you; remove this cup from me. Yet, not what I want, but what you want.”

Isaiah 41:10: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’”
 
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alan ford

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I watched for the same reason...nothing mentioned
These things take time to produce. Post production involves a lot of work after the update is recorded, because it doesn't involve only slapping together a few clips. Plus, it's probably too soon? I hope that they will probably have more info by next broadcast or two and then provide it to brothers/sisters. If they don't, well... that will only confirm suspicions everyone has.
 
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alan ford

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The artificiality of his style really puts plastic to shame.
This cracked me up! :ROFLMAO:
They both come from families that have been long time faithful servants. So, if they were ever to disagree with the other GB members, their family relationships could be used to keep them in line.
That's a really good observation. I'll also add that if they are there by Jehovah's will and his spirit is on them, it doesn't matter what the others scheme.
 
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KevinB

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I watched the update and I have to wonder at how they are regular monthly videos. Why call it an update and not #2 Broadcast video? During the pandemic I can see how they were ”updating” the pandemic situation but what is being updated? It’s just an additional video. After watching the entire video, I think it was a poorly veiled attempt to solicit donations. I really don’t like picking on personalities but once again I cannot help myself in regards to Ken Cook. The artificiality of his style really puts plastic to shame. This is how they continue to push the vaccines, they do it through pushing the schools and you only find out later that you need to be vaccinated to attend the schools.

The Bethel tours will resume June 1, 2023 with smaller numbers of tourists. They cover the earthquake in Turkiye (don’t you like how I use the new and improved name for Turkey?) but they still have not mentioned the disaster in Ohio. This is the area where they solicit donations but they are very crafty about their wording.

The new GB members are Gage Fleegle and Jeffrey Winder. They both come from families that have been long time faithful servants. So, if they were ever to disagree with the other GB members, their family relationships could be used to keep them in line. I sound cynical, sorry and I admit they seem like very nice brothers. They did mention some great scriptures and so I am reminded of Jesus’ instructions to his followers regarding the Pharisees at Matthew 23:3: “Therefore, all the things they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds, for they say but they do not practice what they say”.

The 4 scriptures are:

Isaiah 26:12: “O Jehovah, you will grant us peace, Because everything we have done You have accomplished for us.”

Isaiah 26:3: “You will safeguard those who fully lean on you; You will give them continuous peace, Because it is in you that they trust”.

Mark 14:36: “And he said: “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you; remove this cup from me. Yet, not what I want, but what you want.”

Isaiah 41:10: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’”
Thanks for that info Susan. Personally I think they put the newbies into the GB for a reason, perfect yes men for what's coming. Luv to know what happened to Morris the 3rd. For what its worth, I cant help but continue to think that Louche is an hidden apostate extraordinaire. I believe he is working with the feds for the eventual takeover of the Watchtower. Can't prove it, its just a gut instinct.
 
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