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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!

This is very sad, until when, Jehovah! Brothers killed, victims of the earthquake in Venezuela.

We cannot say for sure that Jehovah’s servants will see thousands of people dying around them. But one thing is certain: as soon as Armageddon begins, we can expect Jehovah to give peace of mind and complete physical and spiritual protection to his people—not just as a group, but also individually. Because you say, “Jehovah is my refuge,” Jehovah promises: “Nothing will harm you.” Let us look to the future with confidence, knowing that we can fully rely on Jehovah’s protection. The Watchtower of September 2026, first article of the study, paragraph 20.

I also think that we will fairly soon look back and realise that we didn’t know it was that close

The JW Pressroom verified badge is back on Instagram, but we’re still waiting for the same verified badge to appear on TikTok. It seems getting verified on TikTok takes longer and has tougher requirements compared to Instagram. On the bright side, reporting fake accounts is now easier than ever due to impersonation protection the official account have.

It seems like people trust AI as if it actually gives correct answers. WHY???! It is nothing more than a giant search engine. If the internet is wrong (and it often is) this means AI is often wrong - and it is! Here is a nice screen shot I had just this morning - as I find myself often arguing with AI that it's first and second answers are WRONG! My advice - don't stop when you get the answer you WANT. You have to check and make sure the answer is CORRECT.

From a local friend: These are the data that can be collected so far: Victim figures: there are no official lists. Most affected areas in order of damage: 1. Caracas, " Most affected municipalities: Chacao (Altamira and Los Palos Grandes), Sucre and eastern areas 2. La Guaira State (Maiquetía, Catia La Mar and La Guaira) Catia La Mar: several buildings collapsed on mountain slopes Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía): partial collapse of the terminal roof La Guaira: collapse of numerous buildings, including the Eduard's Hotel completely destroyed and several buildings severely affected 3. Yaracuy State (San Felipe, Yumare and surroundings) Damage to homes and severe damage for being closer to the epicenter. The area is isolated and with less media coverage. 4. Carabobo State (Puerto Cabello, Valencia, Morón/Montalbán and northern zone) Damage to infrastructure, buildings and reports of affected constructions in Valencia and coastal areas 5. Falcon State Damage to homes and structures. For those who try to communicate: In Caracas, in the neighborhoods of Altamira, Los Palos Grandes and Chacao, users report sporadic mobile signal, WhatsApp and Instagram. Sectors such as Caricuao, Las Acacias, El Paraíso, La Vega and Montalbán are without electricity. In La Guaira, Maiquetía and Catia La Mar there are problems with electricity and, consequently, for communications. In Carabobo, infrastructure damage causes communication and Internet signal cuts in Puerto Cabello, Morón, northern Valencia. The same happens in San Felipe and surroundings in Yaracuy and Miranda, in the areas of Guatire and Los Teques. There are no general power cuts, but there are complete zones without supply and, therefore, without Internet access or telephone lines. The list is of own elaboration from the open info, in this case they are not official data. Other data: -In all scenarios, there is a lack of sufficient rescue and medical equipment. -They are improvising care areas for the evacuated, but in most of the country the assistance is chaotic. -The government declared the National State of Emergency and the suspension of non-essential educational, labor and commercial activities throughout the country. In addition, the cutting of gas service in several affected regions was ordered. The temporary suspension of the Caracas Metro and the national rail system is in force. -There is an alert for possible replicas. -It is recommended to evacuate buildings with structural damage and prevent entry until you make sure they are safe. That's all I could summarize from the reports. The information is preliminary.

I partnered with a brother doing door-to-door last weekend. He is 98. I worked hard to keep up... It was 29C (84f) here in Honolulu. I still struggle with the humidity! RC this weekend. 1135 in attendance today. I counted 6 getting baptised.

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

I see the wisdom in staying off social media if one can afford to. Myself, it was barely a week ago or so that I deactivated my X (Twitter account), and I am not on Tiktok, Facebook, Telegram or Instagram. A few days ago, I saw the whiteboard animation about social media come up on JW Library, and I could relate to the points discussed, as those were the very reasons for which I had earlier decided to stay off X (Twitter) and the likes. I ended up thanking Jehovah and the Slave in my heart, as it truly was food at the proper time for me. The only social media resources I have now are WhatsApp and JWTalk (if one can refer to those as social media), and I'm okay with those. So if one can afford to stay off, by all means!

The third and Final day of the 2026 Eternal Happiness Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lusaka Zambia, English circuits which was scheduled to be held at the National Heroes Stadium has been moved to JW stream due to a political event that scheduled it's campaign launch on the same vicinity area of our venue. The current governing political party in Zambia is intending to launch it's campaigns in view of this year's August general elections in Zambia in which incumbent president intends to launch his presidential election campaigns. In view of this, we have all been directed to stream the rest of today's programs on jw stream

Which is ironic because, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I would request my child be exempt or excluded from this curriculum if I lived in Texas. I was in high school when I studied and came into the Truth. At the same time there was a unit in school that was about the Bible. I think it was literature class (what else would it be). I brought home the textbook and showed the brother studying with me. He looked it over, shook his head, and recommended I get excused from the assignment. The textbook covered a couple of Jesus illustrations, then made the wrong application. As an impressionable teen just coming into the Truth, it would likely harm me spiritually to learn at school the wrong application of Jesus parables. The lesson? As Witnesses we do not want the State teaching our children Christendom's understanding of the scriptures. These Bible courses are, no doubt going to be more than simply reading the scriptures without application or discussion. The only source these schools have to create study guides are Christendom. Yes, and what does Christendom teach about the 23rd Psalm? This is typically connected with death and going to heaven with the verse about "walking through the shadow of the valley of death" cited as supporting this understanding. That, however, is a gross misapplication. This psalm is about the exact opposite. Instead of being a song about God's care as we pass from life to death, Psalm 23 is really about how we can trust in Jehovah’s care through the worst trials we face while still alive. *** w24 January p. 29 par. 12 Jehovah Has Tender Affection for You *** 12 Read Psalm 23:1-6. Psalm 23 is a song that expresses confidence in Jehovah’s love and tender care. David, the writer of this psalm, describes the strong bond that existed between him and his Shepherd, Jehovah. David felt safe letting Jehovah direct him, and he was totally dependent on Him. David knew that Jehovah’s love would pursue him all the days of his life. What made him so confident? https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2024246&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=21 I would not want my child, nor any child, exposed to Christendom's understanding of the scriptures. Even discussing the Bible as purely a literary work cuts so close to the line that I would want to preview what the State education system wanted to teach before I decided to allow my child to participate.

Jehovah's one thought.

2026 GB Update #4 transcript

Collage: A couple stay zealous in the ministry while awaiting prophecies leading up to Armageddon. 1. A church burning down. 2. The United Nations. 3. The sun and moon are darkened. 4. Soldiers at war. 5. Jesus wields a bow as he rides a white horse through the clouds. If only this next service year could be the last...

I just wanted to make a quick comment for those who thought we wouldn't die after the GT started. In order for that to happen Jehovah would have to stop our aging process and our sicknesses. That does not seem reasonable to expect. The Bible tells us at Matthew 24:13 that "the one who has endured to the end (the end of their own life on earth or Armageddon, whichever comes first) will be saved." Now as far as the actual day of Armageddon goes - it does seem reasonable to believe that none of Jehovah's faithful servants will die on that day - what kind of Savior/Deliverer would Jehovah look like if he allowed even one of us to die during that war? It would look like he was unable to protect his own people during his own war. That is why the Bible also tells us to "life our heads" for our deliverance is near. We will not be afraid of anything bad happening to us on that Great and Fear Inspiring Day!

Another brother on the forums sent me this bit of insight: This article reveals where the FIFA World Cup final will be played. It doesn't look like much just seeing the picture of the stadium the article uses, but zoom into the photo and see what's on the screens! 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Now available!!! https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-september-2026/Trust-In-Jehovah-for-Protection/

This i can't wait for, have had so many health scares lately and living with health problems and caring for my sons needs, I know we all face these things, but I wish I could have a little break where I can get used to something being there to endure before something else comes along......🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

Br. Guy Pierce (died 2014) of the GB was married and had children. Br. Rutherford's son was Malcom (see photograph). He was Br. Russell's personal secretary or stenographer.

I was in the field ministry today with a Pioneer sister who is 92. I won't be 80 until next year...😎

I wonder where the chocolate Bro. @Dustparticle eats comes from—the kind that lets him predict even the name of the GB's brother. I want to eat some too.

You mean "Almighty Intelligence"? AIcts 1:7,8 😎  'He said to them: “It does not belong to you to know the codes or prompts that the Father has placed in his own administrative control. But you will receive power when the AI license is sent to you..."'

In Bible times, Paul went where people naturally gathered. The marketplace (Acts 17:17) The Areopagus..the main forum for new ideas (Acts 17:19–22) Today, for millions especially younger ones the “marketplace” is the popular social networking programs. As a concept, using platforms like TikTok or Instagram is no different from using printing presses, films, radio, or sound cars in the past. Jehovah’s people have always used the most effective tools available to put the good news in front of as many eyes and ears as possible. Today, the average teenager doesn’t read tracts or answer the door but they do scroll….. not only younger ones..that have developed powerful thumbs. So it’s only logical that short, dignified, Bible‑centered content can be a powerful modern vehicle to reach hearts around the world in all cultures. The sky is not falling.. but the good news just has another vehicle.

Yesterday, a new article regarding this case appeared on JW.ORG. Brothers said that on the 26th of July the BGH court in Germany is supposed to give a verdict and in fact they did. According to the source below this higher court overturned a ruling by the Cologne Higher Regional Court and remanded the case for a new hearing and decision: https://www.diesachsen.de/en/culture/dispute-over-jehovahs-witnesses-archive-must-be-reopened-3152554

I'm okay with watching the end of Jesus drama in Paradise

In fact, look closely at our Nov '26 par 18, latest Watchtower, it says the same thing, but adds that little nuance. Here it is again: During the great tribulation, Jehovah will continue to protect his people spiritually. What about physical protection? When the nations launch an all-out assault on his people, Jehovah will not allow his worshippers to be exterminated as a group. (Ezek. 38:1, 2, 10-16) This will lead to the war of Armageddon when Jehovah will unleash his executional forces—Jesus Christ and his heavenly armies. They will take action against God’s enemies. (Rev. 17:12-14; 19:11, 14, 15) How will Jehovah protect his people during Armageddon? See how it again mentions "as a group"? But then paragraph 20 adds "Once Armageddon begins, we can expect that Jehovah will provide complete physical, emotional, and spiritual protection for his people not just as a group but also as individuals." https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2026560?q=physical+protection&p=par That really is an update. I don't recall our literature stating this before. And like all updates - it makes sense as it is explained.

Well, the key to the April 2025 is in the question and the intent of paragraph 12: This is discussing His protection AS A GROUP. Jehovah will provide enough physical protection during the GT to ensure Satan can't completely wipe His people out (as a group). This is why the next paragraph then asks: What protection does Jehovah provide for us as individuals? Through the Scriptures, Jehovah helps us discern right from wrong. (Heb. 5:14) When we live by the principles found in God’s Word, we shield ourselves from both spiritual and physical harm. (Ps. 91:4) So, the INDIVIDUAL physical protection is something that is not promised until Armageddon/ the END of the Great Tribulation. But regardless, there is nothing anyone can do that hurts us long-term. Jehovah can always bring us back and heal all our wounds - even mental ones!

I don't know if this is connected, but I saw this in my feed at work for the first time: It really does takes you to our site - Why Does God Allow Suffering?—The Reason Why Suffering Began | Bible Teach That is pretty cool!!!

The latest news from JW PRESSROOM about the series Good News from Jesus: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5H3Lcjj4_/?igsh=NmtkY3c5Z3R1djY0

I think we all agree that they would only announce the start of the GT if they were sure - whether in an update to Witnesses or a public announcement. That's why I think they might release a quick article after the UN gets power that details what the GT looks like from start to finish. They wouldn't say in the article that the GT had begun because we would still be waiting for the destruction of false religion. Thus, there would be no need for a retraction because they wouldn't have made the claim that it had begun. No claim = no retraction. Later on, when BtG is destroyed they can make one final announcement: THE GREAT TRIBULATION HAS BEGUN and refer people to the previous article. I hope they announce it to Witnesses first - it feels appropriate. I'm going to cry at that update. 😭

I have only been on this site seriously for a few days and I have already had encouragement that I never thought possible. I am closing my day now and look forward to tomorrow now. Keep up the fight for the faith, I am starting to try on the boxing gloves again, spiritually 😁

I am 91 years old this year!

I totally appreciated Br. Herd's concluding comments assuring the faithful older ones of Jehovah's and our love, and encouraging them to keep on doing their best - and he's leading by example. Well done!!

It seems like JW Library will have another overhaul to the UI. We’ll stay tuned.

I share the links- I always, only do that. I know what copyrights are. Unfortunately, even sharing links sends some into a tizzy.. 😒 In this case, if something is on Instagram, I simply share that post. I believe that is also acceptable.

IT.IS.PHENOMENAL!! So modern and elegant. Very impressive! There was a 20 or so minute video production with expressions of love, appreciation and gratitude from many of the volunteers from all over Canada, and even words of praise and awe from worldly engineering consultants. It was mentioned that the amount of volunteer man hours would amount to over 10.5 million dollars if paid to secular contractors. And only about 1/3 of the volunteer labor were skilled workers, which in no way would be feasible on a secular project. But it shows what Jah's spirit can accomplish. Can't wait for our convention!😃

I witnessed online again with the person in whose country jw.org is inaccessible, fully blocked. but guess what is not blocked: Instagram and TikTok! He was interested and I gave him the links to our socials. Hopefully it will help keep him connected to JW news, even if just in a small way.

The cart work started as a pilot program and I'm sure some felt the same way you do. The idea of standing in public for hours where people could ridicule and abuse you probably sounded like a bad idea. No doubt some didn't think it would work. Here is a nice video about how that pilot program turned out. https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwb_201707_7_VIDEO

Convention lunch is a lot of eating here in Nigeria, everyone looks forward to it, it's a jamboree altogether. Several varieties,heavy and oily meals-Tuwo,Eba,Akpu,eguisi soup,Afang soup,Okra soup,Fried rice and roasted chicken 🍗,jollof rice,local drinks-Zobo and Kunu etc I wonder what else is not brought for convention lunch break,almost every variety of food is brought 😂 Sisters begin cooking as early as 4am of convention day to meet up with the demand of convention lunch break, it's a lot of cooking.

I've seen people talking about how more JWs should be online to outweigh apostates or something. My tip, if someone isnt online, keep them off. The internet is getting worse and worse. Let them protect/keep their peace.

Today daily text is a great comfort specially for all our dear brothers and sisters in Venezuela Keep praying

Lately, I've been thinking that when the nations give their power to the UN, the slave might use social media to declare that the great tribulation is about to begin. Many news outlets may report it because it will sound nuts to them, but it will help many people hear about the coming destruction of false religion before it begins, and give them something to think about when it does.

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Proclaimers book page 89 (subheading…”Closing Days of J.F. Rutherford) …footnote on bottom of page Footnote * Brother Rutherford was survived by his wife, Mary, and their son, Malcolm. Because Sister Rutherford had poor health and found the winters in New York (where the Watch Tower Society’s headquarters were located) difficult to endure, she and Malcolm had been residing in southern California, where the climate was better for her health. Sister Rutherford died December 17, 1962, at the age of 93. Notice of her death, appearing in the Monrovia, California, Daily News-Post, stated: “Until poor health confined her to her home, she took an active part in the ministerial work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.”

European court has ruled in our favour https://bitterwinter.org/intese-strasbourg-condemns-italys-forty-year-exclusion-of-jehovahs-witnesses/

World peace is most featured these days in our website.

And one day we will all - all across the planet - rely on true government support. That day will be amazing! Until then we are stuck in this crazy world where governments care about control rather than people.

I know if Jehovah wants this to succeed it'll be successful, but I feel like some want it to fail for whatever personal reason they have. If my family has a goal even though I may not be asked to do anything to help specifically, I still want to do whatever little thing i can, to help it succeed. I'm not saying if you don't have social media you have to now get on social media. That's your personal choice, but I'm going to do what I can even though the contribution is a small one, to help.

This is a language misunderstanding as can be observed clearly from previous comments. The word 'sympathy' conveys something different for native and non-native English speakers. In English 'sympathy' is 'compassion', and looking for sympathy or garnering sympathy has a negative connotation of playing the victim or exaggerating a situation so that others take sides with you. That's definitely not what those media account intend to do. In Spanish, French and other languages we have exactly the same word 'sympathy' but it means "being friendly" or 'likeable'. We do want people to learn about our faith and see the positive aspects of it. I hope this helps everyone to understand where each other is coming from. The Devil is in the nuances.