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Justinah, your points sound logical. For me the most convincing part of the argument for no other intelligent life is what if one, or several, of those other intelligent races sinned like Adam and Eve? Would Jesus have to be born as one of them and die for their sins? That sounds very strange.

Why would that prove anything? Satan tacitly claimed that rulership without God would be preferable. Referencing a galactic group of people who benefit from God's rule would not contradict his point - only allowing Satan a chance to rule would prove that it can't be done better. In addition, the faithfulness of a different species would not prove that humans have the ability to stay faithful anymore than the existence of faithful angels proves that humans have the ability to remain faithful. Only Jesus remaining faithful as a human could prove that. Is there something I'm missing?

Digital kitchen scales. For the '5-of-each' packs above, we physically counted out 5s, using a lot of table/counter top space to collate the packs. It was a 'one-time-job' so wasn't really that a big deal. For the rest, we counted out 50, weighed them (44 or 45 grams), then just weighed the rest out. They are packed in 400s, so that's 8 x 50. Similar to the '5-of-each' packs, we wrapped and labelled each set of 50, both to keep them in good condition, and to help with inventory and stock control

So, with five of each tract given out to each publisher and 10 of each to pioneers, we where left with around half of the tracts still in stock We made nine little open top cardboard boxes which could contain each tract, and put them out on the literature desk, each with a limited number of tracts in each - and a note to state 'limited quantity, please only take what you need for this week and, if needed, collect more next week'. The boxes where regularly refilled as needed each congregation/ministry meeting. I do like the sort of display stand that @MJ1 is using. I don't think we'd want to put so many of each tract out at once, at least not at the moment, when they are still brand 'new'. How have you got on with this display stand? How have the tracts managed with being held vertical, especially when some are taken, and there are fewer to stand-up together? Obviously we are now running out of each of the tracts, while we await our order/s to arrive from Bethel. In terms of how many to re-order, we looked at how popular each tract was in terms of how many where left after the first one went 'out-of-stock': How Will God’s Kingdom Solve Our Problems? God’s Kingdom 100% Is Living Without Pain or Sadness Possible? Suffering 82% Does Jesus’ Advice Work Today? Jesus 71% Can We Enjoy Life Forever? Future 70% Who Is the True God? God 62% Do All Religions Please God? Religion 61% Is Anyone Listening to Our Prayers? Prayer 56% How Can You Have a Happy Family? Family 56% Will You Ever See Your Loved Ones Who Have Died? Death 53% The God's Kingdom tract was the first to go (ie 100% popular), followed by Suffering (82% popular), then Jesus (71% popular), etc, etc.... I think ordering is in quantities of 400, so we simply ordered more of the top tracts than the bottom tracts 🤷‍♂️

To much surprise, just six weeks after the annual meeting - on 19 November 2025 - our congregation received a consignment of ALL nine tracts. Now that we had the actual physical tracts we could - at last - replace our home-printed versions! We laminated each tract, mounted them onto black card, labelled each one with 'The Truth', and again pinned them up on the notice board surrounding Appendix A of the Love People brochure. But this time because we labelled them, and only did the front, we went 'minimal' with out using arrows, which IMHO looks cleaner and neater. We received an equal amount of each tract, equivalent to around 12 of each tract for each publisher/pioneer. The directions given where: "ensure that the tracts are evenly distributed so that each publisher receives a supply." We made up packs of five-of-each tract, so 45 tracts in total (5 x 9 = 45) which we gave out from that weekend onwards to every single publisher on our congregation list, and pioneers got TWO packs each Doing packs of 45 tracts' meant they where more robust as publishers took them. For those not in-person we upcycled the old cellophane trolley covers we used for the old pocket books, and the tracts fitted well in them and kept them in good condition. Everybody was really pleased to get them, and 45 too! Actually some where a bit hesitant to be given so many, but we just said everybody was getting the same, and they could share them with other publishers if they wanted, so they where happy. Anyway, a very positive response from the congregation. Remember this all happened - they all got physical copies of the tracts to use in the ministry - around SIX WEEKS BEFORE they could actually watch the annual meeting, which was only released on Monday 5 January, BUT they saw from our KH notice board how the tracts related to the Love People brochure (and we had a run of publishers and pioneers wanting a physical copy of the brochure, because of the connection!)

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Firstly remember around 97% of JWs where NOT able to watch the annual meeting on 4/5 October 2026. And the announcement made to congregations in the week afterwards was extremely light on information, it simply said: Nine New Tracts: At the annual meeting on October 4, 2025, nine new tracts were released. These tracts will be available in digital format as soon as they are released on jw.org in your language. Printed copies of each new tract will be distributed progressively to congregations worldwide over the next year or so. NOTE absolutely NO mention of Appendix A in the Love People, Make Disciples brochure. Nobody knew the connection. Even for those who had had the privilege to actually watch the annual meeting that connection was often somewhat overshadowed by the experience / account of finding printing machines at an exhibition in Germany.... and it was that experience that IMHO seemed to became the main talking point.... well that, and the need for new printing machines because of the .... rounded corners !! But because of following the 2025 annual meeting thread on this website, I did know the connection!.... Getting ready for the midweek meeting announcement, we printed out actual size colour copies of both the front cover of the new book, and both sides of each new tract, so they could be pinned onto the KH notice board for everyone to see them. Yes, after all the talk of 'rounded corners', we where obviously expecting 'round' corners 🤣 For the new tracts, we pinned the mounted copies on the notice board SURROUNDING an open copy of the Love People brochure open to Appendix A, also pinned to notice board, with arrows pointing from each tract to the Truth We Love to Teach..... Thus our notice board looked something like this: Due to the lack of information in the announcement .... it was fascinating to see the revelatory lightbulb moment that many publishers had when they realised: 'Oh! Nine tracts because......' Yes, they physically saw the connection in front of their eyes. They also saw how big, or actually how compact, the new tracts where too This seemed to be the most obvious thing to do 🤷‍♂️

I get where you’re coming from, but I don't see it that way at all. I'm not saying the slave will do this, but if they choose to, I think it could turn out very positive. I think a great opportunity could be missed if it's not announced. Could we be ridiculed if it doesn't happen soon afterward? Most likely. But think about how many people will have heard about the destruction of false religion before it began, and will be in a position to act accordingly. Also, after hearing an explanation of Revelation 17:17, and seeing how all the nations have given their power to the UN, which may already seem supernatural to some, some may put some faith in Jehovah’s word before the destruction. Lately, I have been thinking about how cunning satan is with this rapture teaching. It's obvious demons inspired it when you read how scholars and historians trace its origins to a series of visions by a 15-year-old girl. But what's so cunning about it is that, as you said, those who believe in it will conclude that the tribulation hasn't started because they are still on earth. But if they want to believe teachings inspired by demons, that's on them. All we can do is preach the truth. People who react that way usually aren't honest-hearted anyway. I think about 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, where it says that Jehovah allows “a deceptive influence to mislead them so that they may come to believe the lie.” We have no control over how people react. What's more important is getting the warning out to honest-hearted people so that they can have an opportunity to act accordingly. Even if the slave didn't publicly announce it to the world via social media or our website, but announced it to the congregations, would we not, in turn, be told to warn those not yet serving Jehovah? So we’d be ridiculed either way. At that pivotal time in history, I don't see us not being on fire and warning as many as we can. We can't tailor such an important message around false religious beliefs and people's sensibilities. Ridicule is inevitable. We just have to be courageous, yet discreet, and respectful.

They kinda already do? Primarily through the "Supplier Arrangement" that is available to appointed brothers through JW.org, and direct from commercial company websites, with suggested, recommended, and endorsed etc, suppliers - often for KH cleaning/bathroom products, and office related supplies, and often with a discount organised by Bethel. Likewise at Conventions with the "approved hotels" list - these are basically the endorsed hotels, they are recommended.

Well played, there's a lot of similarity in sales training and our ministry. Common ground, benefits or what's in it for me, appealing message. of course, in the end the product has to deliver on promises so we are good on that end. I think our blue JW.org has become our brand signal which I personally like

SO MUCH... I'm ready for Armageddon in my mind, but I'm not ready for the emotion of that update... I can barely write this message

Oh yes, just started chapter one and I am intrigued. Thanks Matt!👏

Thanks Mike. This site has been encouraging. I managed to listen to the talk yesterday while I was chopping vegetables. It was all about the resurrection hope. The brother spoke about Lazarus. He was a very comforting speaker and he made the experience of Jesus called in Lazarus from his tomb very real, it made me feel quite emotional. I lost my dad 3 years ago and I hadn't seen him for a few years because caring for my son has dominated my time. I hope I do get to see him again. He was a brother but he wobbled in showing he was a brother at times. I know wages sin pays is death, but I do worry if he will be able to follow Jehovah properly in the new system,I suppose we all have those thoughts at times. Man has tried to rule himself and failed. The talk spoke about the 144, 000 ruling as kings and priests. It's a real comfort to have the whole world by one government. One perfect government:)

@Keith, I was replying to @Nede89, since he mentioned "PC" - I assume Windows. And jwlIntegrator will work on Windows without any issues. Even the Android/iOS work-arounds don't necessarily mean you will lose anything - except some time :-)

I love the cart cartoon! I would love to send it to my group but I dont know how 🤷‍♀️. Thank you for posting it Paulus from London

The heat makes me lose all energy. Must remember to drink more water and not be like the Blacksmith in Isaiah 44 verse 12 who forgets to drink water and grows faint...

I heard the idea about 50 years ago about Jehovah would not create intelligent life on another planet until the question was answered that was brought up in the Garden of Edan. And if there were intelligent faithful servants on some other planet then Jehovah would not have to prove anything. I sort of expanded that belief to say that there was no life on any other planet. But actually, the way it was explained to me was that it actually only applied to intelligent creatures that could decide whether or not they wanted to stay faithful to Jehovah. With that viewpoint bacteria could actually exist on other planets, but not life that had free will. Sometimes I am a little slow to learn.

You put it very well, Julie, and you know more about being a cheerful giver than many of us. Having Jehovah help us through dark days makes them easier to get through and as Sundays Watchtower reminded everyone, we all have good days and bad days. I find that this chat site, and sharing with others, is a reminder that Jehovah carries us all and, by means of Jesus' ransom sacrifice, gives us a blazing hope. Keep doing what you can, and may Jehovah bless you for it.

Thanks Fabio for taking the time to test it! I’m glad to hear that, from your checks, you didn’t detect any data collection. Since you seem quite technically knowledgeable, if you noticed anything else interesting about the app, please let us know. Thanks again for your help.

🤩 That's it! 👍

El Niño is at +1.73C as of Saturday, getting close to a Very Strong or Super El Niño Strength (+2.0C).

As far as we know he has not.

I don't understand the logic. If they were tempted, wouldn't that have settled the universal issue? Wouldn't it had already proven Jehovah is right? The second Satan defied Jehovah, wouldn't Jehovah have rightly destroyed him?