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That last post, in and of itself, fully justifies the pilot project: providing real-time information (breaking news June 4, 2026) through a channel that isn’t as restricted as JW.org. With their immediacy and global reach, social media platforms can make a real difference in raising awareness about how our brothers and sisters are being persecuted around the world simply because they refuse to renounce Jehovah and turn their backs on him. At the same time, we explain who we really are: the neighbor, the classmate, the local doctor, the journalist we might see on TV... May Jehovah therefore bless this project so that it may endure if that is His will!

Yes........ but 🤣 the list has now been updated .... "Last week, a proposed list of simplified faith codes was released to the media. The Pentagon list included redundant and unnecessary labeling, and the mistake has been fixed." Except I didn't think it actually was presented as being a "proposed" list, but rather it was signed off as being the new list? 🤷‍♂️

It's the bouncing too. It just makes you want to bounce with it.

Yeah! Afterall bacon is the most important food group, isn't it?

OK - I found there is an available update package on JW.org for manual installation Update Watchtower Library | JW.ORG Help Just scroll down till you see this portion of the page and click the download button

I have not done any videos ... yet -

Is this another one of those updates that requires a new installation since it is not showing up when checking for updates?

Like a small town with armed soldiers at the entrance. There are some areas you not allowed into. Check this out about this city in a mountain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheyenne_Mountain_Complex

This has to be one of the better AI videos I've seen.

For example, for a time the Broadcasting service aired programs on different platforms 24 hours a day. Later it was discontinued and became part of jw.org.

I spent a lot of time on bases (El Toro, Tustin & Camp Pendleton) myself but as a kid. I come from a military family on both sides. Only one side is still pretty active. So while yes one side were JWs in the 80s/90s, we still went to the VA-health care (a lot of VA medical centers), military pensions, got food cheaper, air shows, and other little things. The military helped grandpa with job placement as witnesses too. But from what I remember it was always kept in its place.

Pretty sure it depends on the base. Over the yrs the restrictions have become more severe. At the Marine base in my area: No, no formal witnessing. I heard we were allowed several years ago. Now, no. Occasionally there may be a BS who lives on base and naturally yes we can enter, with permission/ sponsorship.

i actually do have this experience and found it to be unpredictable and dangerous and frightening. I would not recommend proceeding without doctors supervision.

Oh, I thought you meant we preach door to door there. Do we do organized/formal witnessing there?

“Healthy people do not need a physician, but those who are ill do.” — Matthew 9:12 You didn’t mention your son’s diagnosis, which makes it impossible for anyone here to give relatable advice, but I strongly encourage you to watch this video and see how a sister with mental health issues was able to apply the above verse in her life: https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODIntExpEndurance/pub-mwbv_202309_1_VIDEO Here’s a sample from the transcript:

Yes, somewhat. Here at the 29Palms base there are shops and fast food places relatively close to each other, also apts, housing; campgrounds; training facilities, theatres, gyms, even a small golf course. Whereas at Camp Pendleton shops etc are more spread out; there are also a couple of campgrounds and vacation 'cabins'. Edwards AFB is also spread out and have the same sort of facilities. My husband retired from DOD. We have camped at several bases over many years.

Poland in my town: ➡️ 5,99 zł/l thats more or less 6,15 USD/gallon. ⛽

I’ve never been to a base nor seen one. Is it like a town?

Julie, I am very sorry to hear about your son's struggles. It is clear how much you love him and how deeply concerned you are for him. This may be one of those situations where it would be helpful to speak with your local elders (this alerts them to your practical needs & spiritual needs) and also seek out brothers or sisters who have medical or pharmaceutical training and are familiar with the circumstances. At this point, we do not really know enough about your son's condition, diagnosis, medications, or treatment plan to offer meaningful guidance. We can certainly pray for him and for your family. As Philippians 4:6, 7 reminds us, Jehovah hears our anxious concerns and can give us peace and strength while we seek the help that is needed. I hope you are able to find the assistance and support your son needs.

These are usually prescribed for serious mental health issues like schizophrenia and bipolar. A lot of people with those conditions think they can go off of them when they are on them and feeling good. It’s not recommending thought because the serious symptoms they had to begin with inevitably return.

When we started them in early 2000s (France was a testing field). Ho the memories.

Watchtower Library Update New Update Package: Update 2603

Actually, one purpose of a pilot program is to discover whether something should continue at all. We've had arrangements that became permanent, such as carts, JW Library, and LDC. We've also had arrangements that were modified or eventually replaced, such as the RBC arrangement, radio broadcasting, testimony cards, magazine routes, and even meeting formats. The success of a pilot isn't measured by whether it lasts forever. It's measured by whether it provides useful information. That's why judging a pilot before the results are in seems premature. The organization has a long history of testing arrangements, keeping what works, adjusting what needs adjustment, and discontinuing what doesn't. Let's not work against the prayers of the 'holy ones.' To express, you don't get it, is understandable. To not testify as Jehovah's 'witness,' is never a place the organization wants to be. I pray for their efforts. "Pray for us, for we trust we have an honest conscience." — Hebrews 13:18

Antipsychotics like what? Are they prescribed medications? I wish you the best. Is it his desire to stop using these? I have found it hard enough to change myself when I WANT to change. It is almost impossible to change someone who does NOT want to change. Wanting to and keeping that desire to change is the primary concern.

Same here 😳.