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Generally speaking The further the destination the fewer candidates will apply because it’s more expensive. For example, for Polish branch everyone who applied to Milwaukee got in but for Hamburg there were a lot who weren’t selected.

All these dated are from S-151 Instructions for Applying to Attend an International Convention. The one in blue merely indicates this city holds an international convention for the first time. But I may be wrong.

@Terk how did you get all these dates? And why is Spain blue and all other purple

Armenia looks amazing.

🟣 United States, Denver ▪️May 28-30, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Spanish ▪️Invited Branches: Canada, Central America, Central Europe, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, Peru, Poland, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago 🟣 Armenia, Yerevan ▪️June 11-13, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Armenian, English, Russian ▪️Invited Branches: Finland, France, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Macedonia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States 🟣 Australia, Brisbane ▪️July 2-4, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Australian Sign Language, English ▪️Invited Branches: Britain, Canada, Fiji, France, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Scandinavia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States 🟣 Türkiye, Istanbul ▪️July 2-4, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Turkish, Turkish Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Armenia, Bulgaria, Czech-Slovak, Finland, Greece, Korea, Moldova, United States 🟣 Italy, Bologna ▪️July 9-11, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Italian ▪️Invited Branches: Albania, Belgium, Central Europe, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, United States 🟣 Moldova, Chisinau ▪️July 11-13, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Romanian ▪️Invited Branches: Armenia, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States 🔵 Spain, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ▪️July 9-11, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Spanish, Spanish Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Britain, Central America, Chile, France, Italy, Philippines, United States 🟣 France, Saint-Denis (Réunion) ▪️July 16-18, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, French, Réunion Creole ▪️Invited Branches: Central Europe, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Thailand, United States 🟣 Zambia, Lusaka ▪️July 16-18, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Cibemba, Cinyanja, English ▪️Invited Branches: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United States, Zimbabwe 🟣 United Kingdom, Cardiff ▪️July 23-25, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Welsh ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Australasia, Canada, Czech-Slovak, Hungary, India, Poland, South Africa, United States 🟣 France, Strasbourg ▪️August 6-8, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, French, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian ▪️Invited Branches: Brazil, Central Europe, Côte d'Ivoire, Finland, Hungary, India, Portugal, Scandinavia, Serbia, United States, West Africa 🟣 Ghana, Accra ▪️August 6-8, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Ghanaian Sign Language, Twi ▪️Invited Branches: Belgium, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, Italy, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, United States, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe 🟣 United Kingdom, London ▪️August 13-15, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Spanish, Twi ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Australasia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, United States 🟣 Greece, Athens ▪️August 13-15, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Albanian, English, Greek, Greek Sign Language, Romany (Southern Greece), Russian ▪️Invited Branches: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech-Slovak, Finland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United States 🟣 Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan ▪️August 20-22, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Baoule, English, Ewe, French, Ivorian Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Angola, Central African Republic, Congo (Kinshasa), Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Rwanda, United States, West Africa, Zambia 🟣 France, Marseille ▪️August 20-22, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, French, Spanish ▪️Invited Branches: Australasia, Belgium, Cameroon, Central America, Central Europe, Croatia, Greece, Haiti, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, United States 🟣 United States, Seattle ▪️August 20-22, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English ▪️Invited Branches: Australasia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central Europe, Colombia, Fiji, Japan, Korea, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Philippines, Scandinavia, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tahiti, Taiwan 🟣 Korea, Seoul ▪️September 17-19, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Korean, Korean Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Brazil, Canada, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Tahiti, Taiwan, United States 🟣 Peru, Lima ▪️October 15-17, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Peruvian Sign Language, Spanish ▪️Invited Branches: Britain, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Japan, Paraguay, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, Venezuela 🟣 Chile, Coquimbo ▪️November 12-14, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Spanish ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Britain, Central Europe, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, United States, Venezuela 🟣 Ethiopia, Addis Ababa ▪️December 10-12, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Afan Oromo, Amharic, English, Tigrinya ▪️Invited Branches: Albania, East Africa, Haiti, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Moldova, Myanmar, Nigeria, Uganda, United States, Zambia

I notice that the members of the Governing Body wear rings.

Do you guys think Marseille is in really high demand? I have Denver, Marseille, Spain, Peru, and the UK, but I’m not sure which one is the least likely option.

Climbing again, +2.89C now

I tried it and only wanted it on the lock screen. It randomly takes over the other screens. I uninstalled it and it still is there and takes over all the other screens. How do I get rid of it?

Version 3 is out: - Added option to start with any day in the generated schedule: Once a plan is generated, click the ▶ button on any day to make it the first day. The schedule reorders from that point, wrapping around seamlessly. Perfect for starting mid-Bible or aligning with your current reading position. Click the ▶ button on the first day (or regenerate) to restore the original order. - Added more languages: Cebuano, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and Tagalog - Added more themes: Coastal, Deep Navy, Monochrome, Nght Vision, Scope and Terracotta - Other tweaks and improvements

A long time ago I saw some rings that also functioned as watches. I wear a watch and I like it very much too. There are watches at all price points. There are rings at all price points. Usually a man wears a gold or silver ring. Although there are rings that are costume jewelry. I don't remember seeing men wearing costume jewelry rings. Women wear costume jewelry rings. But men want gold, silver, or gemstone rings. A ring of that type is synonymous with wealth. That's how it works, that's how it is. In my old job, men who weren't Christian wore rings, chains, and bracelets. It was a status symbol of wealth. Maybe that's where this blockage comes from.

This information was once passed on to me by a circuit overseer.

It's very good to know how things are done in other cultures. I've never seen a brother wearing a necklace. Some wear rings. Knowing how brothers think helps my mind better understand each person's individual decision. It's not a dispute about who is right. It's about information, knowledge, and respect for each other's customs and decisions.

How timely ! It's amazing

Some of the GB, and other brothers who are featured in videos and talks are seen wearing rings in addition to wedding rings. Personal choice. Maybe in your area, it is less accepted.

Well, as has already been mentioned, there is no specific Bible principle involved here, except perhaps one related to the motivation behind the choice. Apart from that, there is nothing inherently wrong with a man using the object itself. It is a matter of personal decision, but that decision should also be considered in light of how the congregation where we serve views the matter. Let me share my own experience. I have always liked rings, but for many years I avoided wearing them because I knew my congregation would not view them favorably. Later, some elders moved to my congregation who wore rings themselves. This gradually made the congregation more accustomed to seeing appointed men wearing such ornaments. So, after some time, I felt comfortable wearing one myself. If we think about it, many small things we consider perfectly normal could technically be described as “showing off” or “drawing attention to ourselves.” Why continue wearing a nice watch when it is so much more practical to check the time on a smartphone? Why does a sister choose to wear earrings when she could simply go without them? Often, the answer is simple: we wear them because we like them. But, as with many other matters, we should take into account how the people around us view these things. And, as my own experience shows, that perspective can change when someone is willing to take the first step, especially when that first step comes from outside our congregation.

I know brothers who wear neck chains and bracelets, too. What of it? 🤷🏽‍♀️

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We do? I didn't know there was such a thing. Do they all look the same? Are they bought and worn by the graduating brothers only. Are they given to them as a gift for graduating?

To the theme of the Pink Panther. Been out for decades. Does that make me Old?

I really loved this month’s program! Since the reminders are so important, I was able to pay attention to the details and to the time we are living in. It’s so important to have good spiritual health and a spiritual mindset, to stay very alert and aware of Satan’s schemes, and to be very careful with subtle information that may seem convincing but, in reality, does not come from Jehovah. It’s so important that we focus only on the Association’s official website and app in order to protect our spirituality and receive the right spiritual food. And yes, the great tribulation is coming, and it’s coming with full force! Many important reminders were given.

Thanks @TheKid23 version 0.2 May 2027 USA: Denver June 2027 Armenia July 2027 Moldova Spain Zambia Türkiye — 2–4 Australia — 2–4 Italy — 9–11 Réunion — 16–18 UK: Cardiff — 23-25 August 2027 USA: Seattle Côte d’Ivoire Ghana France: Strasbourg — 6–8 Greece — 13–15 UK: London — 13–15 France: Marseille — 20–22 September 2027 South Korea — 17–19 October 2027 Peru November 2027 Chile December 2027 Ethiopia

Lovely points Jerry

Tuesday, September 8 Jehovah kept warning Israel and Judah through all his prophets.—2 Ki. 17:13. Jehovah often used his prophets to warn and correct his people. For example, God said through Jeremiah: “Return, O renegade Israel . . . I will not look down angrily on you, for I am loyal . . . I will not stay resentful forever. Only acknowledge your guilt, for you have rebelled against Jehovah.” (Jer. 3:12, 13) By means of Joel, Jehovah said: “Return to me with all your hearts.” (Joel 2:12, 13) He had Isaiah declare: “Make yourselves clean; remove your evil deeds from my sight; stop doing bad.” (Isa. 1:16-19) And by means of Ezekiel, Jehovah asked: “Do I take any pleasure at all in the death of a wicked person? . . . Do I not prefer that he turn away from his ways and keep living? I do not take any pleasure in the death of anyone, . . . so turn back and live.” (Ezek. 18:23, 32) Jehovah takes delight in seeing people repent because he wants them to keep living—forever! w24.08 9 ¶5-6