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I met a man on door to door on a Monday afternoon. He seemed nice and has a belief in God. I wanted to go back on him so I tried at different times on different days for months but it was always his wife I had in. I preached to her when I met her and she listened well and she agreed with many scriptural points in raised. Then after about 4 months of trying every week, I found the man in! It was an evening on a Friday and he’d just got back in from work. He said “Would you mind calling back tomorrow at 12pm?” I said “sure.” I kept my appointment and he was in! He said “come on in.” He said that his wife had told him about every time I called when he wasn’t at home and he felt bad for keep missing me, so he was super pleased that I called when he was in. It turns out he is a born-again Christian and became one in his twenties. He had a few bibles open on his table when I went in and he tries to spend a bit of time that he has when he’s not working. He’s also dyslexic so he says he was able to get better at reading because of reading the Bible regularly. I just listened to what he was going through. A lot in his family is going through illness at the moment, including his wife. I mentioned that I would keep him in his prayers. That first visit, I spent three hours there. We exchanged numbers and arranged another day at a specific time. One of the issues he raised was the blood issue. I mentioned about recent clarifications on use of your own blood during medical procedures and I also added “I think you’d benefit greatly by seeing bloodless surgery in real time, rather than me talking about it. It’s really eye opening when you see it yourself.” So the next visit, I took the blood alternatives DVD and we watched it all together at his home. He would pause and ask questions on certain procedures and he added “This is phenomenal. I was quite ignorant about blood, but seeing this is amazing and how doctors are specialising in surgeries like this. It’s opened my eyes. Is there a chance I could write out my own DPA that I could use if I had to go into hospital?” I explained that he could write his wishes on what procedures he wanted on paper, sign it and date it and to keep it on his person. That way, doctors have to view that as a legally binding document. That was another 4 hours with him. On the next visit, I invited him to my house. We spent time talking about his religious background, talking about what hopes there are for the future and the divine name. He left his religion due to mainly the hypocrisy he could see compared to where the Bible was point in to. I got the website on my TV and we read scriptures from the NWT that spoke about those who had the earthly and heavenly hope. When I read scriptures in Romans 2, he said “Do you know, this is my favourite book of the Bible? And yet all the times I’ve read it, I’ve never seen that about what it really means to be a Jew. That is phenomenal.” I highlighted that the divine name is preserved in this translation and we watched the video of Geoffrey Jackson explaining the reasons why and the history behind how translators of the past took that name out. He said “What gives people the right to take his name out when he wanted people to remember it according to Exodus 3?” I agreed with him. We arranged that the next time we get together, we’ll have a look at the history of the organisation and how Jehovah has used them through the years. That was another 5 hours we spent together. Today, he came round and we watched Part 1 of the history of the organisation from Russell to Rutherford. He loved the title “Bible Students,” he said that really captured where they were getting their teachings from. He was shocked at the long sentences Judge Rutherford and his associates had when “The Finished Mystery” was published. Many times, he was ahead of where the video was concluded that “some of those Bible students were worshipping the creature and not the Creator” when Russell died. I commended him for seeing that. He was amazed that Russell had been writing about the year 1914 40 years before it happened as a time of anarchy! He wasn’t offended by the brothers finding out that the trinity, hellfire and the immortality of the soul were false teachings. He agreed! He said “You’ve got to go where the Bible is taking you.” He was also impressed with the Photo Drama of Creation. He asked a few questions about the year 1914 and how the brothers got to that date, which I said we could look at for the next visit. We also agreed to watch Part 2 of the history on the next visit. That was another 5 hours together. He said to me “Tom, I’ve had interactions with witnesses in the past and didn’t think much of them but I remember the first time you called at my door and I could see something different in you. I can see your light shining for Jesus. The knowledge you have of the scriptures is unbelievable, and do you know what impressed me too? You let your yes mean yes. You came at the times I asked for and honoured. That really impressed me because you make the time to visit me and that makes me make time for you. You’ve been able to open my eyes to things that are new to me and I’m able to process them, thing’s I’d never seen in the Bible more. I’ve told people at work about you and they’ve said ‘so are you going to become a JW now?’ I said to them ‘well, you can’t be dismissive of these people. It’s blatant ignorance if you do.’ You’re a real friend to me.” I pray for him and his family every night to help them endure but also to open their heart to the truth even more.This has all happened without even starting in the book yet! I said that the all credit goes to Jehovah and the training through his organisation that have helped me see the truth. But, why does Jehovah use me? He could use anyone, why me? I’m just pleased that he can see the value in the truth through how I’m able to preach and teach. One thing it teaches me though is that persistence pays off. Any good we see in a person, keep going back. Even when they aren’t there, keep going. Only stop going when they tell you to stop. For as long as they want to talk, stay. If it’s 5 minutes or 5 hours, stay as long as they want to talk. I thank the angels for directing me to him and for Jesus for helping me reflect the Father to people and becoming real friends to the people I preach too.

Now we faced with the new challenges: every day Russsian drones and rockets hits storages and facilities. Seems soon we will have shortages of goods, electricity and water. Branch already provide us with recommendations how to сoping with the lack of water, electricity, and heating. Looks like we will be in for the hardest winter of this war. E.g. yesterday the largest postal delivery storage in our city has been destroyed. Also the largest civil factory was destroyed month ago. Central police department has been hit 2 weeks ago.

Grieving couple forgives driver after street racing crash kills their unborn son. Symeon and Samantha Izaguirre are Jehovah's Witnesses. I don't know them personally but I have friends that do. Samantha was badly injured in the crash, having suffered two broken legs and a broken pelvis. Their son, Zion, lived for a few minutes (Samantha was 24 weeks pregnant when the crash occurred). The driver of the car that hit them was doing 94 mph and has been arrested. They celebrated their first wedding anniversary last month. The article linked above states, “There are people out on the road who have their lives, and they can change in an instant, and ours has changed in an instant,” Symeon Izaguirre said. “We forgive him, and I don’t wish anything bad upon him.” They also have a GoFundMe for medical expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/xa8dj4-support-my-wifes-recovery

All Do not forget. Tomorrow night at 12AM we begin our 2027 field service year. I’m planning to have a party for it. You are all invited. Just bring enough chocolate for you and I. This ought to be enough.

🇪🇸 Spain — Extreme summer heat is now blamed for an estimated 2,149 deaths in August alone, making it the second-deadliest August since Spain began keeping these records in 2015. Even more sobering, an estimated 5,234 people died from heat-related causes between May 15 and August 31—the highest summer toll recorded by the monitoring system. Nearly all of those who died in August were over 65, including 1,285 people over 85. And summer may be ending, but the heat is not: temperatures across much of inland Spain are expected to climb above 95°F (35°C) again later this week. Google

May our King, Jesus, come soon and give the command: “Silence!”—bringing an end to all these wars and suffering. Our Christian love to all of you. May Jehovah take care of each one who is being affected by these wars.

The website changed to look more Ike jw hub. Plus it will make the application process easier, for the 2027 conventions https://events.jw.org/en

my brother. jehovah be with you. i pray for my ukrainian and russian family. i hope jehovah can give you all a measure of peace. just know we love you and the rest of brotherhood over there.

Climate skeptics will no doubt appreciate. France: Approximately 7,300 excess deaths (preliminary figures). According to Santé publique France (data as of mid-August 2026): May (May 24–28): ≈ 300 June 17–July 2: 5,764 July 3–22: 1,243 The figures for August have not yet been released. Additionally, we are expecting temperatures of 40° in some regions again this week. By way of comparison, in 2003: According to estimates by Inserm (the Hémon-Jougla report) and InVS: Cumulative excess mortality of approximately 14,800 to 15,000 deaths between August 1 and 20, 2003. A mass death toll that shocked the entire country—and still, there is no widespread air conditioning. The intense heat wave lasted mainly from August 4 to August 13–15, with a peak in mortality around August 12 (more than 2,000 excess deaths on that day). But one day Jesus will say, “Be quiet, heat wave!” It shouldn’t be much longer now.

This week, I'm the chairman and I'm announcing my daughter being aux pio for the first time so proud

I wouldn't be an IT guy if I didn't alert everyone. If in the USA or Canada, keep an eye on your credit report, any insurance, online orders, weird emails, and more. Even spam calls. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-says-it-is-investigating-report-that-millions-us-drivers-licenses-exposed-2026-09-02/ https://www.biometricupdate.com/202609/more-than-170m-id-scans-for-sale-on-dark-web-in-breach-allegedly-traced-to-idscan-net

May Jehovah be with the friends in Ukraine. Unceasingly we pray for relief. Your suffering is ours too as if we were there with you.

Brother Tom, How beautiful -Oh the angels - may Jehovah continue to bless you - I will re-read your rv experiences, so encouraging - while out in service today, and I thank you for sharing!

Next monday

Broadcasting is usually released on the first Monday of the month. It will be September 7th.

So much going on all at the same time. Plus many things like Napal and Texas Haw can anyone not be convinced https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BmsuuqcuW/

for good work in spain https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/spain/Officials-Recognize-Witnesses-Relief-Efforts-Following-2024-Flooding-in-Valencia-Spain/

Thursday, September 3 Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?—Gen. 18:25. Do we have good reason for confidence regarding all of Jehovah’s judgments, both favorable and unfavorable? Yes! As Abraham understood so well, Jehovah is the perfect, all-wise, merciful “Judge of all the earth.” He has trained his Son and delegated all judging to him. (John 5:22) Both Father and Son can read what lies in each human heart. (Matt. 9:4) In every case, they will do “what is right”! Let us be determined to trust that Jehovah knows best. We recognize that we are not qualified to judge—but he is! (Isa. 55:8, 9) So we confidently leave all the judging to him and his Son, the King who perfectly reflects his Father’s justice and mercy.—Isa. 11:3, 4. w24.05 7 ¶18-19

Breath in… breath out… Breath in… breath out… 😉

James webb will have a friend at the L2 Lagrange point, nice

Yes, the transition to renewables is upending the old calculations. Now a lot of it is not about generation but the distribution networks and battery storage capacity. Here in Australia, the government has mandated that Distribution Network Service Providers and their electricity retailers offer 3 hrs of free electricity (24kWh total) between 11:00-14:00, to soak up some of the excess solar/wind being produced atm. I believe Australia has the largest uptake of rooftop solar in the world, at roughly 1 in 3 households. Guess gone a bit off topic here. But when I decided to install solar/batteries, it was in part because I was thinking of the future re: grid reliability during the GT

Philippines has been raining for 7 weeks and many places were flooded.

I can’t even comprehend what’s happened to them. Such beautiful Christian’s. (Matt. 6:14)

Lets no deny others lived experience. The 'badge of honour' is used by real apostates also. Sometimes we cant escape minimal contact with them if they are family or ex family.

A ferry carrying 267 people capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, August 30, leaving at least seven people dead and 23 still missing. But amid the tragedy, a large rescue effort has already brought 237 passengers and crew safely out of the water, and the search for those still missing continues. The catamaran-style ferry FILOJET had left Kyrenia, also known as Girne, at about 12:30 p.m. local time for Taşucu on Turkey's southern coast. There were 259 passengers and eight crew members aboard. The ferry was only about four nautical miles offshore when it began taking on water and eventually capsized. What followed was a massive rescue effort. Coast guard vessels and helicopters were sent toward the overturned ferry, but they weren't the only ones who came. Local people with boats headed out to help. Civilian vessels joined the professional rescuers as hundreds of people suddenly found themselves in the sea or clinging to the overturned ferry. Video from the scene shows just how precarious the situation was. Passengers wearing life jackets could be seen sitting and standing on the exposed hull of the capsized ferry, waiting for rescue boats to reach them. Others were pulled directly from the water. Those brought back to Kyrenia Port were met by ambulances and medical teams. The search is far from over. Authorities say some of the 23 people still missing could possibly be trapped inside the overturned vessel. Rescuers are using additional technology to determine whether anyone remains inside while boats and helicopters continue searching the surrounding water. There are still questions about why the ferry went down so quickly. The crossing had originally been scheduled for Saturday but was postponed because of bad weather. Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Ünal Üstel said the ferry encountered waves Sunday and began taking on water. However, authorities have not yet determined the cause of the capsizing, and an investigation is underway. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Turkey had mobilized resources to assist with the search. Northern Cyprus has established a crisis center, and for now the focus remains where it should be: finding the people who are still missing. The numbers have changed several times as rescuers have accounted for more passengers. The latest figures available are seven dead, 237 rescued and 23 still missing. This report includes information from The Associated Press, Reuters, Anadolu Agency, Turkish Cypriot authorities and other published sources. Figures may change as the search-and-rescue operation continues. Sources Associated Press report via CBS News Reuters — Seven dead and 23 missing after ferry capsizes Anadolu Agency — Latest rescue figures from Northern Cyprus authorities Anadolu Agency — Civilian boat owners join the rescue Anadolu Agency — Turkey mobilizes resources for the rescue operation

Not sure how this became the solar topic, but I am happy for the distraction from the crazy. Did you know, it takes 3 times the power generation at a plant to feed a home than solar right at it. This is because on average of 2/3 of the power going out is lost due to heat transference between the plant and the house. Actually, generating power right at your home is quite the saver - way better than large fields of solar that will also loose 2/3.

It’s growing increasingly common in Nigeria too. I have been off the grid for two years now, although much of that is attributed to the erratic electricity supply. All of my appliances are powered by my battery and solar panels.

Regarding this telescope, we haven’t see nothing yet until January 2027. I’m glad to see it launched off because our views of the universe will change. I thank Jehovah it had successful take off and ready to work in January of 2027. Hold on because it is going to be exciting.

President Trump's executive order only applies to the U.S. federal government and its internal agencies ... not it's residents or citizens. Google acted voluntarily based on its own long-standing company policies, not because of a legal requirement.

These are critical times, difficult to endure; may the Kingdom come quickly!

A serious and growing disaster is unfolding in the Philippines, where successive tropical cyclones and prolonged monsoon rain have affected approximately 8 million people in 2.3 million families. The official toll stands at 32 dead, 19 injured and three missing. At least 25,800 people remain in evacuation centers, while nearly 3,000 homes have been damaged, including 349 that were completely destroyed. The Philippines has recently been affected by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng. These weather systems strengthened the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat, drawing additional moisture over the country and producing repeated periods of heavy rain. Because the rain has continued through several weather systems, the ground across much of Luzon is already saturated. Rivers and drainage systems are under pressure, while waterlogged hillsides have become increasingly unstable. Further rainfall can therefore quickly cause new flooding, rockslides or landslides, including in places that are not directly in the path of a tropical cyclone. Benguet has recorded the greatest loss of life, with 15 people killed in landslides. Other deaths have been reported in Rizal, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Caloocan, La Union, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro and Negros Occidental. The fatalities have been caused by drowning, landslides, rockslides, falling trees and electrocution. Three people remain missing in Quezon City, Manila and Batangas City. On Saturday, August 29, a retaining wall collapsed at Tipo High-Tech Park inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, triggering a landslide at about 10:45 a.m. Two men — one Filipino and one Chinese national — were killed, while two Filipino men were injured. One of the survivors has since been released from the hospital. Authorities are investigating why the retaining wall collapsed. It is not yet clear whether the two deaths in Subic are included in the national toll of 32. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has identified 8,823 barangays, or local communities, as susceptible to flooding or rain-induced landslides through September 1. The warning covers parts of northern and central Luzon, Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Mindoro. Officials warned that nearby and downstream communities could also be affected, even if they are not included on the list. The physical damage is already extensive. Infrastructure losses have reached approximately ₱6.11 billion, while agricultural damage is estimated at ₱2.32 billion. At least 117 local governments have declared states of calamity. The agricultural losses will continue to affect families long after the floodwaters subside. At least 69,615 farmers and fishers have been affected, with approximately 60,896 metric tons of produce lost across 62,732 hectares of agricultural land. Rice accounts for about ₱1.39 billion, or nearly 60 percent, of the recorded agricultural damage. Many of the damaged rice crops were still in their vegetative or reproductive stages. High-value crops suffered an additional ₱692.21 million in losses. Corn, livestock, fisheries, agricultural machinery and farm infrastructure have also been affected. The figures are still being assessed and could rise as officials reach additional farms and fishing communities. These losses could reduce food supplies in affected areas and place upward pressure on local prices, especially if continuing rain causes further damage or prevents farmers from planting and harvesting. For farming and fishing families, the destruction represents more than the loss of food. Crops, livestock, equipment and fishing gear are often their principal sources of income. Replacing what has been lost can take months, leaving families without their usual earnings while they are also trying to repair their homes and recover from the disaster. The full effect on the Philippines’ national food supply cannot yet be determined. However, localized shortages, reduced market supplies and serious losses of family income are increasingly likely in the worst-affected areas. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has previously warned that repeated disasters in the Philippines can severely disrupt agricultural livelihoods and threaten food security. Back-to-back emergencies make it particularly difficult for farming and fishing families to recover because they must replace seeds, tools, livestock, boats or fishing equipment before they can begin earning an income again. This remains an active and growing situation. A low-pressure area east of northern Luzon is expected to continue strengthening the monsoon, even if it does not make landfall. More rain is forecast through September 1 in areas where the soil is already saturated, raising the risk of additional flooding and landslides. The number of people affected, the amount of agricultural damage and possibly the casualty toll may therefore continue to rise. Please keep our brothers and sisters, and all those affected by this disaster, in your prayers. Sources: Philippine News Agency, PAGASA, GMA News, Philstar.com, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Department of Agriculture and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Note: This is an original news item composed from facts obtained from the sources listed above. Where future effects are discussed, they are identified as likely consequences rather than confirmed outcomes.

We were informed that, here in Brazil, we will have a visit from members of the world headquarters in October. However, unlike in previous years, that special three-hour meeting will not be broadcast to the congregations. I was surprised because I really enjoy this meeting, and I don’t understand the reason for the change. I found it quite curious and interesting.

Wednesday, September 2 Jehovah is with us. Do not fear them.—Num. 14:9. When we have cultivated proper fear of Jehovah, we love him so much that we would never do anything to displease him. We are eager to learn the difference between right and wrong, between truth and falsehood, so that we can gain Jehovah’s approval. (Prov. 2:3-6; Heb. 5:14) If we were to fear humans more than we fear God, we could be led away from the truth. Consider the example of the 12 chieftains who spied out the land that Jehovah had promised to give to the Israelites. For ten of the spies, their fear of the Canaanites was stronger than their love for Jehovah. They told their fellow Israelites: “We are not able to go up against the people, because they are stronger than we are.” (Num. 13:27-31) From a human standpoint, the Canaanites were stronger. That part was true. But to say that the Israelites would not be able to conquer their enemies left Jehovah out of the picture. w24.07 9 ¶5-6

Verse 20 adds the proper context "...why do you live as if still part of the world by further subjecting yourselves to the decrees: 21 “Do not handle, nor taste, nor touch,”" Eat and enjoy!!!

Interesting news https://www.earth.com/space/james-webb-telescope-catches-five-galaxies-colliding-just-800-million-years-after-the-big-bang/ And https://www.earth.com/space/earliest-black-hole-star/

Tuesday, September 1 Keep testing whether you are in the faith.—2 Cor. 13:5. We must exert ourselves not only to reach maturity but also to maintain it. This requires that we avoid overconfidence. (1 Cor. 10:12) We should “keep testing” ourselves to make sure that we are continuing to make progress. In his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul again highlights the need to remain mature. Even though they had become full-grown Christians, Paul warned them against being ensnared by worldly thinking. (Col. 2:6-10) And Epaphras, who evidently knew those in the congregation well, prayed constantly that they might “finally stand complete,” or mature. (Col. 4:12) The point? Both Paul and Epaphras understood that maintaining maturity requires personal effort and God’s support. They wanted the Colossians to remain mature, or full-grown, Christians despite any challenges they were facing. w24.04 6-7 ¶16-17

Looks like someone has already started the party before the due date 😂🤣

Grand Canyon — roughly 15 people still need to be accounted for. 1 death reported.

ED: Busy weekend for Space watchers: Watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch NASA broadcast the event live on August 30. Here is the lift off highlights:

Even on the cloudiest of rainy days, you still produce solar, but at reduced level. On those sorts of days my solar output can drop up to ~70%. Can't speak for other countries, but you're not loading the grid with extra draw if for some reason your solar/battery system failed. Your dwelling has already been factored into the grid load by design, whether you're using it or not. You'll only experience blackouts if the grid generation output is degraded for some reason and overall load exceeds generation capacity.

More disasters to come with this Super El Nino. More droughts...poor farming...less food...one thing effects another. Waiting for more power outages as the electrical demand for energy on the grid becomes higher. That's why I got a little solar battery bank. Free energy from the sun!

That's okay, thanks for playing, I love having hands with my brothers and sisters. Just a quick funny story: a few years ago I happened to bring a chess board and my pieces to a get together that the friends were having from an old congregation. There was a brother there who had been bragging to quite a few of the friends that he had been part of a chess club when he was younger and no one could beat him. He even said that he had been told by the president of the club that he could be a FIDE rated player and that he should play in tournaments. A few sisters approached me at this get together and asked me to PLEASE teach this brother a lesson 😂😂. Apparently he had beat quite a few Brothers and sisters over the years and was known as a chess "legend" among the friends. Honestly, I didn't even want to play him because I know his whole family, my dad is best friends with his brother. But he quite literally swaggered up to the table and proceeded to tell me that he was sorry for what he was about to do to me 😳 Two of the sisters, (both elderly), looked at me as if to say..."SEE??" Yeah it wasn't pretty. 😄 His openings were okay, but his middle game was completely terrible. He had won a lot of games based on the strength of his openings, which were actually decent. I think after about seven or eight games he started turning very red...by that point we had quite a crowd around our table because, as I said, he was a bit of a legend around the area. I'm not even that good, but he lacked the ability to see the board long-term and he started losing quite quickly after the third or fourth game. Those sisters were close by, and I'm ashamed to admit that they were heckling him nearly the entire time he was playing...I think that's why he started getting redder and redder, but he certainly wasn't used to losing. I lose quite often at bullet games, it's almost second nature to me at this point. But he was definitely not used to losing, and it hurt his pride. He didn't even talk to me for nearly a year after that, he avoided me at every meeting I showed up to at my old Hall. But I never knew he played chess, no one had ever told me until we were having that get together and I mentioned that I was going to bring my chess board. I guess those sisters hounded him for quite a while afterwards, I ended up going to another get together a couple years later and brought my chess board. He avoided me and the table where I was sitting like I had the plague...but again, I fully realize I'm not even that good. Anyways, my point is that I enjoy the game...it's a distraction for me. I'm okay at it, but there's always room for improvement.

Monday, August 31 Do collect my tears in your skin bottle.—Ps. 56:8. During his life, David had to endure several troubling situations that made him shed tears. He faced hostility from others and even betrayal by those he trusted. (1 Sam. 19:10, 11; 2 Sam. 15:10-14, 30) At one point, he wrote: “I have grown weary with my sighing; all night long I soak my bed with tears; I flood my couch with weeping.” (Ps. 6:6) Despite the adversities that David faced, he was convinced that Jehovah loved him. He wrote: “Jehovah will hear the sound of my weeping.” (Ps. 6:8) The words of our text paint a touching portrait of Jehovah’s tender care. David felt as if Jehovah were collecting his tears in a bottle or recording them in a book. David was sure that Jehovah noticed and remembered his pain. David was convinced that his loving heavenly Father was aware not only of what he had been through but also of how it had affected him. w24.12 22 ¶11-12

...not "always" 🤣

What I don’t get is why they don’t use the current US name on the US border side and the names Canada/Mexico uses on their border areas. The fact that google and apple will only name the whole body of water per trumps order is ridiculous. They have To be getting something out of it. Nowhere else in the world is anyone going to call them the new names. Honestly I grew up on the Gulf and it will always be Mexico for me.

We're going to change these names again, most likely. It doesn't matter what happens now.

Plus, in many European countries the buildings were built to keep the warmth inside. In wintertime, this is great. But with climate change and temperatures rising, it becomes more and more a problem. In the Netherlands all Kingdom Halls will be equipped with AC. LDC is still busy with it. We received our AC a few months ago, just before summer really started. Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-S911B met Tapatalk