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  1. Someone help me out. I have a cold and am debating whether it not I should be going to the meeting. 

     

    Now, one thing is...colds don't affect me much. I've got a slightly runny nose and gets blocked a bit. And a slightly sore throat. Hardly anything and I'm perfectly fine in myself. But I know from experience that I do have the cold virus.

     

    Should I stay at home from the meeting or should I be fine to go??

     

    Thanks. 😊

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    2. Superdonk

      Superdonk

      Thanks for the confirmation. I feel a bit weird staying home when technically I'm perfectly fine! Lol. But thanks for telling me the official direction. 👍

    3. computerwiz

      computerwiz

      You might be fine because you have a good immune system.  Others might be downright miserable if they caught it from you.

       

      Always be considerate of others...  :thumbsup:

    4. booboo

      booboo

      My hubby had a slightly runny nose last Saturday night.  By Monday morning he tested positive for Covid!  So glad we chose not to attend in person meeting Sunday morning.  

  2. Which outline should I pick for my first public talk??

     

    62. Where can you find real hope?

     

    101. Jehovah the Grand Creator

     

    80. Does your hope rest on science or the Bible?

     

    19. Your Future - How Can it be Known

     

    Any suggestion? 😁👍

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    2. Beggar for the Spirit

      Beggar for the Spirit

      Hi Don, 

      I agree with Greg, “Jehovah the Grand Creator”, this is a really good outline. The main reason I chose this for my first talk was because I was looking for a talk that I felt would best glorify our Father and so this talk I thought was the 1 of the best ones in accomplishing this! ️ 

      May Jehovah bless you as prepare and deliver whichever talk you choose 😊 

    3. computerwiz

      computerwiz

      Pick whatever you are most passionate about.  Though coincidentally, I just picked #80 to start working on yesterday.  :whistling:

    4. Hotteok

      Hotteok

      I did 101. It took a lot of my time though. 

  3. Really nervous about my talk tonight. 😖

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    2. daydream

      daydream

      Should be this one.

      *** mwb23 May p. 11 Be a Source of Strength During Times of Distress ***
      Be a Source of Strength During Times of Distress
      https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=202023177&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=2

    3. Superdonk

      Superdonk

      Sorry for the late response! Yes it was the treasures. 

       

      It went well though. Glad it's over with. Lol

    4. JudyO

      JudyO

      I know it's nerve-wracking getting up in front of a group, even if it's the brothers who want to help you succeed, but the treasures is mostly on the audience. As long as you keep the focus on what they've learned and what they're going to share, it's mostly just calling on the friends to glean all those gems❤️

  4. I need help with a really sensitive issue. Could an Elder private message me please?

    1. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      Perhaps better contact your local elders? 

  5. The problem I've found is when sharing the screen for the people on zoom...it takes over the main display in the hall and therefore the people in the hall cannot see what's being shared i.e. first song, video, image etc. Anyone else had that issue and a solution?
  6. Following the instruction for hybrid meetings... ...has anyone had any issues with the JWlib and Zoom set up instructions from the Branches?
  7. How did your interview go?

    1. Superdonk

      Superdonk

      Went really well, I have a second interview on Friday morning too! It's between me and another person - so 50/50.

       

      thanks

    2. daydream

      daydream

      Well done, Brother Don. Hope all turns up well on Friday morning. Praying hard for you brother that Jehovah will help you at your time of need.

      Much christian love.. 

      Anne.

    3. ReadYourBible

      ReadYourBible

      Praying that it goes to you. And that the other person finds a great job more suited to them.

  8. Another interview on Monday morning! really pinning my hopes on this one.

    1. Myew

      Myew

      I pray that it goes well for you. Do try to be cautious about potential disappointments and continue to wait on Jehovah.
      https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/FamilyChallenges/pub-jwbai_201505_1_VIDEO

      (Proverbs 13:12) Expectation postponed makes the heart sick, But a desire realized is a tree of life.
      (Jeremiah 17:7, 8 ) Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovah, Whose confidence is in Jehovah.  8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit.

  9. Have you tried putting your resume on Linkd?  You will get responses very quickly.  Prayers for you my brother. Trust in Jehovah.

    1. cme

      cme

      I meant LinkedIn.

  10. Still no job...2 weeks to go...☹️

    1. ReadYourBible

      ReadYourBible

      I can very much appreciate how stressful this is for you. Praying that you take the time you have off to not focus on the stress of the situation, but try to create something good with it. I don't want to offer up platitudes but rather give genuine encouragement. In times like this, where people of our age have been made redundant, we're offered an opportunity to really let go and trust Jehovah. I pray that you're using every networking means possible, I pray that you try out temporary positions, I pray that when you've updated your resume to focus on all the skills you can bring to an organization. I pray that you don't get too discouraged by it all. I pray that you used the time to make yourself more attractive to potential employers in the sense that you've been keeping your skill set current. I pray that you've let others in your congregation know you're seeking work. But most of all, I pray that you get the right job which allows you to still keep your meeting commitments, and the work/life balance your family needs. 

    2. Superdonk

      Superdonk

      thanks for that, I'm doing a lot of praying too - I think he's getting fed up of hearing my voice! :-)

  11. Didn't get the job, back to the drawing board. 5 weeks and counting! ☹️

    1. LoneWanderer

      LoneWanderer

      I feel for you, brother. I have been looking for a second job/a new job for months now but to no avail. So I know how it feels 😞

    2. Miss Bea

      Miss Bea

      Keep trying. Both of you. Jehovah knows what you both need. Me? I will pray for the both of you.

    3. cricket246

      cricket246

      Sending prayers ^_^ Jehovah can send a blessing when you least expect it - and those are the best kinds. ❤️ 

  12. I have my first interview tomorrow morning with another company, after having been made redundant! Hope it goes well - its been 9 years since my last interview!! :)

    1. daydream

      daydream

      Praying for you Brother Don that all goes well for you and may Jehovah calm your nerves while at the interview. I'm sure you will do well. 

      Just practice breathing exercises now and it will help keep the jitters at bay come tomorrow morning. 

       

      https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au/breathing-exercises/

      Seriously, I'm just beginning to learn how to breathe correctly. All this while I'm only been doing shallow breathing. 

       

      Deep breathing can benefit your overall health by:

      • Improving lung capacity (amount of air entering the lungs)
      • Increasing circulating oxygen levels
      • Reducing fatigue with exercise
      • Decreasing blood pressure
      • Reducing stress and anxiety
      • Improving core deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscle function. 

      All the best to you. 

  13. Been recently made redundant from my current position at work. They have offered me a different position within the company, but as this is the second time now, its quite nerve racking thinking i'm going to be next again.

     

    Been relying heavily on Jehovah the last few days that something else comes up.

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    2. kejedo

      kejedo

      I don't even like change in my pocket.

    3. daydream

      daydream

      I wonder if the new work offers you a chance to acquire new skills/learn something new. Probably not. Just more drudgery with a new name. Having to take on a new job is very stressful

       

      There is a young sister who graduated as a certified chartered accountant. She worked for KPMG accounting firm. Most nights she goes home at midnight. Her bosses goes home at 3 am. Even works through the weekends. She only lasted 2 months there because most times she couldn't make it for meetings. 

    4. JennyM

      JennyM

      changes in this system are stressful but not in the new world.. 

       

  14. First 5 minute talk in over a year tonight! Will be hoping I havent forgot how to do a talk in that time! 🤣

    1. VL4D

      VL4D

      congrats! How did it go??

  15. Nervous about closing in prayer tonight! It's been so long since I've had to do this and I always get a bit of stage fright!!!

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    2. Stormswift

      Stormswift

      In our own strength we are frail - Jehovah is right beside you if you ask him to be.

      I have every confidence in you my Brother.

    3. daydream

      daydream

      It becomes easier with practice. Not in my case, I'm just hopeless in languages, any language for the matter. Once I accompanied 2 Indonesian sisters for a bible study and without warning was told me to do the concluding prayer in a non English language. My brain just froze over. It was so bad, the Indonesian sister conducting the study had to apologize on my behalf. Duh!

      I never had her gift of the gab. Some races are better at languages. Some thing to do with their brains.

       

      Me, I'm going to have to read the chapter first before accompanying any of these fluent speakers. A mind map would come in handy to calm the jitters.

      Wishing you all the best in all your future public prayers. You're going to become a pro in no time at all.

    4. Vinnie

      Vinnie

      better is a 20 second prayer from the heart than a 2 minute prayer of eloquent words, 

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