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My wife and I have spent almost 50 years trying to figure out what "next" means. Is the day after tomorrow "this coming Wednesday and the 23nd is the next Wednesday (after that)"? Or is the day after tomorrow the "next Wednesday"? If it is, what is "this" Wednesday?

It is almost an idiom in American English. When you are speaking on the 7th of January and referring to a coming series of events and you are trying to say they will arrive shortly (but at an undefined interval)....we might say they will arrive in a couple of weeks. It is generic for "hopefully, before February" since there are only 3 Mondays to follow.... As Br. Lett said, "In less than six months..."...😄

Well, I'm not one of the "smart guys." But I think it would be safe to say that parts 2 & 3 would be at the same January link, even if there are two weeks between parts 1 and 2. For example, in December we had the Gilead Graduation. But parts 1, 2 & 3 were all at December's link, even though there was a similar two-week gap between parts 1 and 2. Either way, it should come up within the next six months.

I;m sure someone will explain it next time...

New World Translation Released in Five Languages On January 12, 2019, in Benin City, Nigeria, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures was released in the Isoko language and the revised edition of the New World Translation was released in the Yoruba language. On the same day, in Dudley, West Midlands, England, the book of Matthew from the New World Translation was released in British Sign Language. The New World Translation was also released in two languages in the Philippines. The revised edition was released in Cebuano on January 12, 2019, in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. On the following day, in Palo, Leyte, the New World Translation was released in Waray-Waray. The New World Translation has been translated in whole or in part into 179 languages, including 18 complete revisions based on the 2013 edition. https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/nwt-isoko-yoruba-cebuano-waray-waray-british-sign-language/

w00t, I am here now!! Going through immigration was a breeze, especially as my wife was able to take the same 11-hour flight. Just no idea when I might get my SSN (gov't shutdown) or let alone green card so going with wife's salary for the time being, ugh... At least we FINALLY get to start our married life! Scared going to my new congregation for the first time tomorrow night, though.

AS I am a building inspector I have often thought of this - many materials are only made to last 50 to 100 years. What happens when they rust or decay from age? Well, this will start happening more and more I think. Few put much emphasis on maintenance any more.

Something tells me we will have to wait another week.

and english: https://download-a.akamaihd.net/files/media_periodical/e3/jwb_E_201901_02_r720P.mp4

I love making music CDs/USBs for the friends! You're doing a lovely thing... but I'm wondering, why would you want to do one "for grief"? Very often, the songs most often sung at funerals bring people to tears. I don't think I'd want to hear songs just for that purpose. Maybe more effective would be just random great songs from our songbook - don't forget our Original Songs, too! Music has a way of bringing emotions up or distracting us from other emotions. A random selection might be more cheery, spiritual tunes. Just a suggestion

Can you imagine what it costs to produce these Bibles? And Jehovah gives this translation as a gift to us. The best Bible translation ever produced in history, and he gives it as a gift to truth-seeking people.

Love the idea that our firewall should be our love for Jehovah. We get to show the depth of our love for our Heavenly Father when we do what is right without having to be policed.

Where I work we have a small fountain that yields about $250 monthly

I'm not sure of what part you're talking about. But there's nothing in the scriptures to indicate otherwise. I would have thought getting married was a natural thing for some in the New System - the marriage arrangement was instituted in Eden prior to Adam and Eve sinning - so it seems logical to me.

@Myew please try this method. I found this way to peel bo8led eggs on the Internet and it was truly a game changer for me. I too hated peeling eggs and having them all bumpy while trying to remove little specks of schell. Take a mason jar, or an old pickle jar and fill up half way with very cold water. Place 2 or three eggs in it and recap. Shake three to Four times like you would a cocktail shaker then uncap and peel! The thin membrane sticks to the shell and leaves the egg as smooth as a new born baby’s behind! I make boiled eggs eggs several times a week for egg salad, salad, fried hard boiled eggs etc. sooooo easy and smooth! You can also google using using mason jar to peel eggs for a short video clip! Let me know what you think. I avoided making deviled eggs for years because I hated to peel them. Judging from the price of already peeled eggs in the grocery store many must feel the same!

This is the venue for the Convention.

I never knew this amount was thrown into the fountain daily.. I guess the church thinks that every penny, or thousand counts!! https://www.rte.ie/amp/1023099/

So much for "life's water free". That blows my mind. At work, a coworker was at the time a pastors son(he quit to run the church), and he asked me how the congregation makes money seeing as we don't charge dues or have sponsored carnivals and fundraisers. We threw a congregation picnic and when he found out that there were no fees, he almost went into seizures.

Everybody knows this, tho -- right??

My Granddaughter😘Charlotte ( she will be 3 in March ) Germany😍

My first chocolate chip cookies!! Here are pictures of most of them..2nd pan in oven!😃

I love this video! Its interesting that it appeared to be released on JW.ORG first.

The video for the #2 Study Point has been released https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/reading-teaching-videos/2-conversational-manner-video/

By the way, I’m going to be around on this forum (possibly to the annoyance of some 😉 ) over the next couple of days. That does mean tomorrow and Wednesday not starting Thursday Friday. 😁 Language is such a weird thing. Im mucking around. 😄

https://tv.jw.org/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-jwb_201812_9_VIDEO at 14 minutes and 35 seconds.

"Dumb, Dumber, Dumbest and the Stupid" I cried 😂😂🤣

Thanks, I'll give it a try. ❤️ I usually cook my eggs a bit soft though, so I don't know how they'll hold up. What I would usually do is crack the top of the egg gently with a spoon which lets steam out, and then steam them for about 9 minutes in a tray steamer. It's not worth it to me to break out the instant pot first thing in the morning and taking the time for it to heat up or cool down just for a couple of eggs... 8 minutes will leave the yolks runny, 9 minutes a little runny. I try not to cook the proteins overmuch, there's some nutrition benefits to more raw. Then I would pry off a bit of the top from the crack and stick the spoon in and work my way around it... but since I cook them soft they usually stick to the shell and break halfway and I'm sick of cleaning yolk off the counter and floors. I'm so tired and burnt out and lazy, I just want to eat already. 😿 I read fast when I am manic at 2AM...

Since I can't formally preach yet I don't have studies. But a friend of mine who's depressed and has the life goal of cryogenically freezing himself till a better future comes... attended meeting today after 3 weeks of asking him to come and praying he'd make it eventually. So I'm thankful to Jehovah for that.

I almost had a great experience last week. Several weeks ago we were doing early morning street work and I stopped at a carpool lot, it was a Sunday morning and I was surprised to see someone getting out of a work truck at the far end of the lot. I talked to him for a minute and left him a tract, he asked for my phone number in case he had questions. I didn't hear from him for several weeks so I stopped by the carpool lot again and his truck was there, I left a tract and a note for him, he called me two days later. During our conversation he said he wanted a bible so I offered to bring him one, he suggested that he could just meet me at my church! So we made arrangements for him to attend a meeting, unfortunately he texted just before the meeting that he was sick and couldn't make it. Anyway, I have texted him and hope to get him to a meeting soon.

My Mouse drawing. (coloured pencils on black paper one of my favourite mediums). This one is special because it actually worked out. haha.

I must say, it's been quite exciting not just for me but our local congregations, there's seems to be an upsurge of studies coming to the meeting. Jehovah blessed me with two coming and another thinking about it. It's very encouraging not just for myself but for my studies and the congregations. How's the Bible Study attendance by you all? Any nice experiences?

Hi all I am making a sister a compilation CD of songs from the Chorus version of "Sing out joyfully" Her husband died a while ago and she gets sad. She likes to hear the music in her car on CD player. So the latest compilation I want to do is for grief. What songs have helped you all the most? The ending of the" he will call "chorus version song took my breath away. I know "Jehovah is my shepherd" That's all I got. I need more! So what songs help you all? Lanna

Well if you want her to pull off the side of the road and cry ... “He will call and I will answer” ... would be one in my opinion... I choke up and start to cry every time that is played .. I can get through the first verse and that is it... Jehovah is my shepherd is great .... anything that will lift one’s spirit...

Thanks David, exactly what I was looking for ! So this is the end of this thread !

I admire your talent. You seem to have very big mice in New Zealand, here we would call that a rat.

what did the bible say about medium s!!

It could be the age of the gas lines and the inability or refusal of authorities to replace them. Maybe? Just read Jerry's comment - I concur!! LOL. In our City - we are having a similar maintenance issue with the water pipes.

These gas explosions/leaks seem to be happening more and more, in this country as well. Wonder what's behind it. Makes me want to switch to electric heat...

I’m still wishing but no longer hopeful.

He did actually say the next couple of weeks. Last months broadcast he said later in the month. Just saying what was said. The German quoted the exact words. Maybe wishful thinking but I tend to take what somebody says as what they mean. Even if that’s not quite how it’s meant. 🤔 Ignore the nutter. )🤫(

No, he said : Parts 2 and 3 will be released over the next couple of weeks. They’ll include talks given by five members of the Governing Body.

Part 2 on 21.01 Part 3 on 28. 01

Mark Noumair: “This Is the Way” (Isa. 30:21) Wow!! Thank you so much for posting this link in English..it is one of the best talks ever!!!😍

The second part is not up. But Mark Noumair: “This Is the Way” (Isa. 30:21) asl : https://download-a.akamaihd.net/files/media_periodical/1e/jwb_ASL_201901_02_r720P.mp4 german : https://download-a.akamaihd.net/files/media_periodical/60/jwb_X_201901_02_r720P.mp4

love is as strong as death is. he is rightly going to miss her-- should not be shamed for it. he can also continue his love as she is in Jehovah's memory and will be back.

This monday please 🙏

We use KHAudio (we have MAC computer). The song is cued up and waiting by the software, all I have to do is hit play. The screen blanks and the visuals come up with the title screen of the song. How long it takes after that is built into the video. From "push Play" until the title shows is about 2-3 seconds, followed by a second or two for the title to fade out and the first line of lyrics to appear (and simultaneously the music audio).

Think about seeing a fee based financial adviser, they may have some suggestions on the best way to reach your goal. I saw an adviser to ensure I was preparing for my retirement and found out that I could retire several years sooner than I had planned. I'm glad I talked to him!

I'm finally uptodate with all the videos on tv.jw.org

Along the same idea, I'm a building contractor. In my secular life, MUCH is subjective. A client can ask me how much I charge and my answer can be "How much you got?" or, "depends on the mood I'm in." I realized a long time ago that I need to be FREE of anxiety as I go door to door. I cannot worry about who could be behind the door. Whether it's a client or not. So, I make it a point to be fair with all my clients. If one of them opens the door I can smile big and ask how's everything ? Because I have NOTHING to be ashamed of. I can't imagine living any other way. It seems the South Korean prosecutor is a smart counselor. The definition of Integrity is "doing the right thing even when no one is watching"