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AFAIK the launch is officially taking place 'outside' the National Heroes Stadium, but many reports etc are appearing to simply say the location is the National Heroes Stadium 🤷‍♂️ Also note the advert/picture on the right hand side .... AFAIK that is actually a cut-and-paste picture showing inside the stadium, rather an outside...

Mayne for security reasons? Meaning its safer that way icw civil unrest? Or just practical reasons?

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

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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.

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.

So a few things here… If you have truly delved into American history, you will know that most of the founders were deeply religious men. Secularists and atheists like to paint them as deists, but this is not the case. While no specific ‘Christian’ denomination was set up as a national church, such as the Anglican Church in England, attending a church was important to them. As for the treaty, its actual name is, “The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli of Barbary.” It set out the amount of tribute (protection money) that that the US would pay to the Bey of Tripoli to allow American shipping to continue uninterrupted, and keep American sailors from being kidnapped. Here is the complete reading of Article 11: “As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion, as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Musselmen, and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.” In other words, religion will not be used as a reason to violate the treaty. On March 23, 1798, during his presidency, the same John Adams made a proclamation recommending a national day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Part of it reads: ”I have therefore thought fit to recommend, and I do hereby recommend, that Wednesday, the 9th day of May next, be observed throughout the United States as a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer; that the citizens of these States, abstaining on that day from their customary worldly occupations, offer their devout addresses to the Father of Mercies agreeably to those forms or methods which they have severally adopted as the most suitable and becoming; that all religious congregations do, with the deepest humility, acknowledge before God the manifold sins and transgressions with which we are justly chargeable as individuals and as a nation, beseeching Him at the same time, of His infinite grace, through the Redeemer of the World, freely to remit all our offenses, and to incline us by His Holy Spirit to that sincere repentance and reformation which may afford us reason to hope for his inestimable favor and heavenly benediction; that it be made the subject of particular and earnest supplication that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it; that our civil and religious privileges may be preserved inviolate and perpetuated to the latest generations; that our public councils and magistrates may be especially enlightened and directed at this critical period; that the American people may be united in those bonds of amity and mutual confidence and inspired with that vigor and fortitude by which they have in times past been so highly distinguished and by which they have obtained such invaluable advantages; that the health of the inhabitants of our land may be preserved, and their agriculture, commerce, fisheries, arts, and manufactures be blessed and prospered; that the principles of genuine piety and sound morality may influence the minds and govern the lives of every description of our citizens, and that the blessings of peace, freedom, and pure religion may be speedily extended to all the nations of the earth.” You can read the full text here: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-8-recommending-national-day-humiliation-fasting-and-prayer Just as with the Bible, you have to read historical documents in context. In this case, you need to look at much more of what John Adams wrote to get the full picture of who he was and what he believed. I, for one, welcome the inclusion of the Bible in school texts here in Texas. Even if those outside of Jehovah’s organisation do not grasp the truth (yet), it at least gives those students whose parents don’t have a Bible (or don’t talk about it with their children if they do have it) a taste of what is in it. If I was in school now, that might open a whole host of opportunities for me to witness.

When I started school, first grade, the teacher read Psalm 23, daily. She was Catholic and divorced, so limited in church participation. Psalm 23rd is not the shortest, but it is rather short. Later, I was allowed to keep a Bible in my desk at one school (high school completion) b/c the principal said they are supposed to be adults and you should be able to answer their questions. Keeps on changing. My youngest son, not in the truth, lives in Texas. I will use this in conversation. Thanks for the link.

The United Nations (UN) stated this Friday, the 26th, that more than 50,000 people are missing after the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the 24th.

Texas makes reading Bible passages mandatory in school. Because of course they did. Maybe they'll memorize Jesus's words about how difficult it is for rich people to inherit the kingdom. Or about saying prayers publicly for attention (Matthew 6:5-7) The article states, "Supporters argue that Judeo-Christian traditions played a central role in the country’s founding and should be represented in public school teachings." This again? "The Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion." - John Adams, Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli, signed unanimously by the U.S. Senate in 1797.

There is not another time in the history of mankind where it is so evident that we need the guidance of the Creator. Humans long ago decided that we could do without it. How much longer will we continue to deny this fact? I pray that time comes soon that everyone on earth recognizes the need to recognize the Creator. It is long overdue!

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I like being able to have conversations with the brothers and sisters, I don’t know very well at these type of gatherings. If there are games or activities those can be fun but I understand how not everyone would find it relaxing. We have quite a few older ones and my favorite part is hearing their stories and how they’ve grown personally and spiritually in the truth.

Sunday, June 28 There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.—Acts 20:35. We know from experience that we feel good when we receive a gift. Still, we feel even greater happiness when we are the giver. By creating us the way he did, Jehovah allows us to influence our happiness. We can increase our joy by looking for additional opportunities to give. Is that not a wonderful aspect of how we are made? (Ps. 139:14) The Scriptures assure us that giving brings happiness, so it is little wonder that the Bible describes Jehovah as “the happy God.” (1 Tim. 1:11) He is the original and greatest Giver. Because of him, “we have life and move and exist,” as the apostle Paul stated. (Acts 17:28) Indeed, “every good gift and every perfect present” comes from Jehovah. (Jas. 1:17) All of us would probably like to experience even more of the happiness that comes from giving. We can do so by imitating Jehovah’s generosity.—Eph. 5:1. w24.09 26 ¶1-4

A nice write up https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/621875/Thousands-expected-to-attend-2026-Jehovah-s-Witness-convention-at-Kamloops-Sandman-Centre

Thank you so much 🥰🥰 this helped me so much.

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Yes on your keyboard at the bottom there is a microphone tap it and say what you want to say and it will type it in for you. I use it to text messages when I don't what to type it.

Now that I finally have time to reply.... You are right in that Genesis lists only 1 rule Adam and Eve had to follow and the consequences of breaking it. As stated, the Bible is written from the human point of view, so it's not necessary for us to know what rules angels live by. In regards Adam and Eve, there wasn't much they could do in the way of breaking God's laws. There was no one they could commit adultery with. There was nothing to steal. Etc... There is no reason, however, to conclude Satan didn't have laws and rules he should have followed. Jehovah our God is one Jehovah. His ways and principles do not change and are timeless. Yes, sometimes laws change, but principles never change. One of Jehovah's principles is to be honest in all things. Another is to not seduce others into sin. So, regardless whether Adam and/or Eve remained faithful, the moment Satan lied he committed a sin. Jesus condemnation was in context of Satan's lie. (John 8:44) When he speaks the lie, he speaks according to his own disposition, because he is a liar and the father of the lie. *** it-2 “Satan” par. 6 Satan *** Issue of Sovereignty Raised. When Satan approached Eve (through the speech of the serpent), he actually challenged the rightfulness and righteousness of Jehovah’s sovereignty. He intimated that God was unrightfully withholding something from the woman; he also declared that God was a liar in saying that she would die if she ate the forbidden fruit. Additionally, Satan made her believe she would be free and independent of God, becoming like God. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1200003845&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=7 Regardless whether Eve believed Satan or not, the lie and challenge to Jehovah’s sovereignty was made. Satan's mere raising the question challenged Jehovah's right to rule. Challenging Jehovah is a sin, wouldn't you agree? Would there need to be a rule in the scriptures before we conclude this is a sin? (1 John 3:4) 4 Everyone who practices sin is also practicing lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness. Challenging Jehovah's authority is the epitome of lawlessness. The scriptures in Genesis do not list what laws, rules, or principles spirit creatures live under. Based on our ability to reason on the scriptures, however, we know they have regulations and that Satan sinned when he opened his mouth to utter the first lie.

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They should bring back the comments from readers. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101999650 https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101999732 https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102000450

I would love to be able to have notes linked to the videos.

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I have a question can you speak your notes into the JW Library app in the add note section on the app? Does anyone know if this could be done using a Galaxy tab9+?

I pray that Jehovah will act soon. How much more suffering can we take and, the GT is ahead of us.