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You can select all the places where your country is invited (in descending order of preference), but you will only be selected as a delegate at one place.

Cardiff is 23-25 July

Not likely based on past experience, but at least I know what countries on YouTube to look up and pretend I'm there ☺️

Jehovahs thoughts on the subject: https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200003737#h=1:0-5:294 Worth a “look see”🧐

Does Trump have the intention of renaming everything that's not glorifying MAGA? Now he's got his sights on something else: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-new-mexico-name-change-reaction-b3046073.html

My nerdy butt is gonna see her at a convention and be like "🎶If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get back with Jehovah <3" 🤓

Do you know if I can include two options when I send in the letter?

My Dear Brother Hubert, Thank you such an insightful posting. My father's dementia began showing itself about 25 years ago. Although he and I did not have the same kind of conversation you described, we did have conversations, and interactions, that demonstrated the "exchange of places" as parents get oltder and the children are forced to take on a parental role in some fashion. When I was young, my father could (at least in my eyes) do anything and everything. He had the ability to think problems through "three dimensionaly." Not just in ideas, but also physically analyze things in multiple directions. In WWII he was in the Army Air Corps (the U.S. Air Force did not come about until AFTER the end of WWII). He grew up in the upper peninsula of Michigan, where it snows nine months out of the year. He graduated High School in the late 1930s with a significant love of mechanical things. One time he wrapped his self-built motorcycle around a tree (with him still on it) after hitting a patch of "black Ice" on the road. He was in a coma for three days. He wanted to fly airplanes, but inner ear problems affected he awareness of attitude while flying (ie., is your plane right side up, up side down, or just in a steep bank). He ended up doing mechanical work on airplanes, until a senior offier recognized his analytical ability, and transferred in to the officer's staff. Even though he enlisted in th 1930s, well before the Pearl Harbor attack once WWIi started he was stuck there for the duration of the war plus six months (as did all in the military in WWII). He spent the entire war "stateside." He received transfer orders to go to the Pacific one week befor Japan surrendered. Those transfer orders were immediately rescinded. The first house my parents bought was an un completed tract house that they had to finish (the builder went bankrupt before he finished the house). Ma father had to do all of the electrical work, plumbing work, cabinet work, finishing trim work in the house they bought. As a child I was VERY impressed that it seemed to me, watching my father finish putting the house together, that my father coud do EVERYTHING. An incident that my mother ejoyed telling others was when she and I were "downtown" shopping. Somehow (no one knows that detail) I had a baloon with a string. I was very carefully holding on to the string since I wanted to keep the baloon. Somehow, the baloon burst. A couple of miniutes later she realized I was not walking beside her. She turned around and saw me picking up the pieces of the baloon. I told her "I will take these to daddy so he can fix my baloon." That image of my daddy able to fix anythng and everything lasted for about 40 years. in the 1980s my parents, my wife, and I, jointly bought a residental rental duplex as an investment. As investment proprty it worked well. The refrigerator in one of the apartments quit, and we had to replace it. The decision was made to replace it with a model that had water and ice in the door. My father (as the consummate handyman/fixer in my mind) was going to hook up the refrigerator. The duplex was about a mile from my office. One morning I got a call from my father telling me he needed a little help with the referigeraor hookup. Five minutes later I walked in to the apartment to see him sitting on the floor looking at a coil of copper tubing and several copper fittings. I had to tell him how to turn off the water to the apartment at the street, how to attach the copper tube for the water & Ice in the door to the back of the refrigerator. Then route the copper tube around at the badk of the kitchen cabinet, the drill a hold in the end of the cabinet to run the tubing out of the cabinet to the referigerator. He asked how he would know which pipe under the kitchen to attach the tubing. I told him the cold water feed pipe. He asked how he could tell which was hot water and which was cold water. I told him to turn on the hot water, and then feel the pipes under the sink leading up to the faucet, and then he would know which one was warm water, which meant the other one was cold water and theat is where he needed to attach the cold water pipe feed leading to the referigerator. When I finished that explanation, I realized that he was no longer the "ultimate fixer of anyting" in the way I had thought of him all of my life until then. When he had to complete that first house, he had to do all of the plumbing. In the late 1940s, just after WWII, the only way one could install plumbing was with galvanized iron pipe (if I remember correctly, the "high pressure" pipe, i.e., pipe bringing in water from the street) was 1/2" interior diameter, about 3/4" exterior diameter. One had to measure every bend, find the right size 90 degree or 45 degree fitting, and cut the piece of pipe to fit. When measuring how long the pipe was to be cut, one had to take into account how much thread would be needed to carve out on the end of the pipe so when everything was tightened up it would fit. That meant after you had cut the pipe, you had to manually carve the threads on the end of the pipe. Thankfully there was a tool for carving the threads called a "die." Also, one had to use plumbers' putty (or in later years, threading tape) to be sure that when the pipe and fittings were screwed together they would be watertight. If one had a lengthy run of pipe, at times when working on the fittings on the end of the pipe where one was, one could be "unscrewing" the other end of the galvanized pipe (which might be 30 feet away, and hard to get to now because since you fixed the far end of the pipe, and you are working on the "crawl space" under the house, you might have done something else in the mean time that prevented you from getting to the far end of the pipe). Another problem for him was the interior walls were finished. He had to figure out how to drill up from the "crawl space" in just the right place to run the galvanized stiff pipe up in the wall for just the correct place. I was shocked. The same man who had done all of the complexity of plumbing up a house the "old fashioned manual way" with very stiff pipe that could not be bent, could not figure out how to run piece of flexible copper tubing around the back of the kitchen cabinet to connect the water & Ice to the referigerator. I happend to mention that experience to the son of an elderly client who was helping his parent cope with gathering the information needed so we could complete his father's individual income tax return. The client's son said, I have a book I will bring you. You will find a lot of good things. When he brought be the book the title was: The Thirty-six Hour Day. The book was written from the perspective of a Care Giver. It was well written, and had many useful points. Everything in the Book was in line with the scriptural counsel we receive from the Society. When my wife's memory/dementia problems began to show, our family physician said: "There is a book I need to find for you to read. Its title is The Thirty-six Hour Day." I told him I had read that book 20 years earlier when my faher's demential began to show itself. Our doctor's comment was "When you read that book 20 years ago, it was already 10 years old. The sad part is that medical science does not know any more about the disease than thirty years ago." The one point that sticks in my mind from that book is that when a parent says something hurtful, remember it is not the parent that is calling you names. It is the disease saying all of the bad and hurtful things. When a loved one gets to the horrible hurtful and belittling stage it helps to rember it is the disease doing those bad things. Hopefully, befor an elderly loved one gets to the horrible, belitting stage, they may spend some time when your posting would be VERY helpful. I wish it had been in a preamble or forward of the book they gave me to read. That would have been extremely helpful to read that first, so that a Care Taker could recognize that development of the memory decline statement. In some cases, the problem may not go beyond the situation where your post would be VERY helpful. But in cases where the problem continue, and the older one continues to decline, your post would still be helpful because it gives the Care Taker more insight into what is the best loving care to give them. My first exposure to the mental decline was with my father. Sadly, I had the same problem, ony more intense, with my wife. I began to recognize her short term memory decline about 15 years ago. My father had always made a good living for us. We never lacked for anything. But, my parents could not afford any of the better memory care facilities. Thankfully, the Social Worker helping my mother deal with my father's problems found a Medicaid Qualified be at perhaps the best facility around. I had been very impressed with the dignity and kindnes shown to my father by the staff. He was at the point that he did not remember everyone's name, and he could not understand everything that was said, but to him it was VERY important that he go to the Kingdom Hall every Sunday. On Sunday I would drive out to the facility to get him. The staff would already have him shaved, with his hair combed, dressed with a Coat and Tie, all ready to go to the Kingdom Hall. I did not have to dress him, or anything else. The staff had already done everything to get him ready. My reaction was: "Who in the world does that for a MEDICAID patient?" ! ! ! ! ! When my wife's difficultie began to present themselves, and the family doctor recommend I read the book I had already read 20 years earlier, I realized I needed to do something. I began to talk with my elderly clients about arrangements they and their friends had made. Every one of them that were talking about the facility where the Social Worker found the Medicaid qualified bed had nothing but good things to say about it. According to scribbled notes in my files, I began negotiating at that same facility (Azalea Trace) in 2014. Many people are "put off" because of their pricing model. The require a substantial "buy in" to be able to live there. But, the "upside" of ther arrangement is that once you are admitted for residency, your fee does not change if you have a need for a higher level of service. They have "independent living" apartments, "assissted living" apartments, and a "skilled nursing" section. Azalea Trace has a "waiting list" of people who want to move in. My wife and I gave them $1,000 to put us on the waiting list. My wife and I made ten or twelve trips before we found an apartment we liked. We signed the contract, and gave them the "buy in" money in December, 2017. We moved into our "indipendent living" apartment in March, 2018 (the couple who had been in our apartment before us was in the apartment for 20 years - Azalea Trace had to do considerable work, including new cabinets, new appliances, new flooring, etc.). In 2021 my wife's dementia got to the point that she had to go to the "skilled nursing" section. True to their word, when my wife went to "skilled nursing" our monthly fee did not change. The staff at the skilled nursing section showed her the same kindness and dignity that they had shown my father 20 years earlier. I am so very thankful for that. My wife passed away on February 1st. of this year. I have guilt feelings over not spending enough time with her when she was in the skilled nursing section. I wish I had read (and saved) your post before she passed away. It would have helped tremendously. When she was in the skilled nursing section, it was very difficult to go there (even though it is in the saame complex, just three buildings away). The person in the skilled nursing facility was not the same energetic, loving, youthful, ready to do things, and lover of Jehovah as the young lady I married 63 years ago. Your post would have helped very much. Thank you for such an insightful and loving post. Jim

It's available on JWLibrary

I've wore one for almost 40 years.

"Earnestly seeking" ... So, it is a continuous process. The reward isn't to the one who found him (past tense), but to those "seeking" and how? Earnestly. Jesus encouraged us to do that during the sermon on the Mount when he said "keep on then seeking" first the Kingdom. May we never give up seeking and eventually we'll be rewarded.

(Luke 15:22) . . .But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quick! bring out a robe, the best one, and clothe him with it, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. (James 2:2, 3) . . .For if a man with gold rings on his fingers and in splendid clothing comes into your meeting, but a poor man in filthy clothing also enters, 3 do you look with favor on the one wearing the splendid clothing and say, “You take this seat here in a fine place,” and do you say to the poor one, “You keep standing” or, “Take that seat there under my footstool”? So in principle there is nothing wrong in men wearing rings. Now of course it depends of how that is viewed in your culture. There is nothing inherently wrong in a man wearing an earring either, but in my culture that would be frowned upon. A ring is just an ornament. I we wear one, do we do it to attract attention, or just to look nice? Since we cannot judge the reasons why others do things, we can just ask those questions to ourselves.

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/ There it is ... https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/StudioMonthlyPrograms/pub-jwb-141_1_VIDEO

The dates are in the announcement that will be read at your next MWM.

thanks so much @Dré. although we don't know the dates yet for all, events.jw.org does list the month for every int'l convention. looks like we have at least one every month from May to Dec (eight months!). here's the list i have so far version 0.1 May 2027 USA: Denver June 2027 Armenia July 2027 Moldova Spain UK: Cardiff Zambia Türkiye — 2–4 Australia — 2–4 Italy — 9–11 Réunion — 16–18 August 2027 USA: Seattle Côte d’Ivoire Ghana France: Strasbourg — 6–8 Greece — 13–15 UK: London — 13–15 France: Marseille — 20–22 September 2027 South Korea — 17–19 October 2027 Peru November 2027 Chile December 2027 Ethiopia

lets hope the football clubs supporters are more welcoming than these ones https://onefootball.com/en/news/unrest-in-hsvs-north-stand-row-over-jehovahs-witnesses-43417287

The JW Broadcasting—September 2026 has the theme “You Can Succeed in Coping With Tests of Faith!” The program focuses on overcoming doubts, recognizing misinformation, and keeping discouragement or distractions from weakening our faith. Here is a summary: Address doubts rather than letting them linger Using scenes from ‘Walk by Faith, Not by Sight,’ the opening talk contrasts how Shebuel and Naham respond to difficulties after leaving Jerusalem. The lesson is that following direction may involve hardships and may not turn out as we expected. To strengthen our faith, the program encourages us to deepen personal study, research specific questions, meditate on how Jehovah has helped us and others, and remain active in meetings and the ministry. When concerns persist, talking with a mature Christian friend can help. Be alert to misinformation—especially convincing AI-generated material A major emphasis is that false or misleading information can look and sound authentic. The program demonstrates how artificial intelligence can manipulate a speaker’s appearance and words. The apparent announcement about an adjustment to the public preaching work is deliberately fabricated for the demonstration—not a genuine announcement. The practical counsel is to examine where information comes from, verify it before believing or sharing it, and keep up with material provided through our official channels. A dramatization contrasts two brothers’ responses to a misleading video, showing how prayer, study, and trained discernment help protect faith. Learn from Haggai to regain spiritual focus A discussion of Haggai shows how opposition and discouragement led the returned Israelites to neglect rebuilding the temple and concentrate on their own interests. Jehovah’s loving correction helped them reconsider their priorities, and he readily promised blessings when they responded. The applications include examining whether spiritual interests still come first, avoiding an unhealthy focus on “the good old days,” and finding ways to support others even when our circumstances or assignments change. The discussion also encourages us to imitate Jehovah’s willingness to forgive those restored to the congregation. Protect faith from apostate teachings In a morning worship talk, Brother Paul Gillies discusses identifying and rejecting apostate teachings. He emphasizes their origin, what they teach about Jesus, and how they respond to those appointed to teach. The talk counsels against engaging with such material out of curiosity or with the intention of arguing against it. It also warns that hurt feelings, disappointment, or difficulty accepting correction can leave a person more vulnerable to faith-weakening ideas. Appreciate the Bible and nurture faith daily Our History in Motion traces our organization’s progression from distributing Bibles to publishing and printing them, and eventually producing the New World Translation. It highlights the effort involved in making God’s Word available, affordable, and understandable. The emphasis is on appreciating our personal copy and reading it daily. The month’s music video reinforces the importance of prayer, God’s Word, and a consistent spiritual routine in maintaining strong faith through trials. New series: Love the Ministry The first episode explores how genuine love, responsibility, and commitment contribute to joy in preaching. Publishers describe recognizing that reduced activity or a mechanical approach had diminished their joy. Their experiences emphasize that the Love People brochure develops qualities, not merely conversation techniques. Regular ministry arrangements, dependable follow-up, sincere interest, and attention to each person’s needs helped them make their ministry more heartfelt and satisfying. The goal is not simply to have conversations, but to help people and make disciples. Closing postcard The program concludes with a visit to South Africa, highlighting its variety, the history of the preaching work, and the unity maintained through difficult circumstances. It ends with greetings from the Ndwedwe North Congregation. Overall takeaway: Strengthen faith before trials arise; resolve doubts through study, verify information, keep spiritual priorities clear, and let genuine love motivate the ministry.

There isn't one universal meaning to a man wearing a ring on every finger of both hands. Meanings vary by culture, religion, fashion, and personal symbolism. However, traditionally, different fingers have been associated with particular ideas. 💍 Common symbolism by finger Finger Traditional meaning Left thumb Willpower, independence, strength Left index Authority, leadership, ambition Left middle Responsibility, balance, identity Left ring Marriage, commitment, love Left little/pinky Family, communication, status; sometimes professional achievement Right thumb Confidence, individuality, strength Right index Leadership, authority, direction Right middle Responsibility, balance, self-discipline Right ring Commitment or relationship symbolism; in some cultures, marriage Right little/pinky Intelligence, communication, personal achievement or social status 🖐️ Wearing rings on all ten fingers When someone deliberately wears a ring on every finger, it can give a rather different impression. It may symbolize: Individuality and self-expression — essentially saying, "I don't conform to conventional rules." Power and confidence — particularly when large or distinctive rings are used. Wealth/status — historically, multiple rings could indicate social position or prosperity. Spiritual or symbolic beliefs — some people assign a particular meaning to every finger. Fashion — increasingly, it simply represents a particular style. Personal milestones — each ring might represent a person, achievement, memory, or important period of life. Protection or spirituality — certain traditions associate particular stones, metals, or fingers with protection, planets or spiritual forces. Something particularly interesting There are traditions—especially involving palmistry and planetary symbolism—where each finger is associated with a different quality: Thumb → will Index → Jupiter → ambition/authority Middle → Saturn → responsibility/wisdom Ring → Sun/ Apollo → creativity/status Little → Mercury → communication/intelligence So, if a man is very deliberately wearing ten different rings, rather than simply wearing several rings as fashion, there could be a personal or spiritual system behind it. From ChatGPT.

Is there a Bible principle that wearing rings would violate? Is wearing rings negatively perceived in your locality? I tend to classify rings in the same category as watches. I don’t find anything wrong with wearing them. In fact, I find them tasteful when worn in moderation, perhaps one or two rings. And if you have established that it is a matter of personal decision, what exactly is the problem then?

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