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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.

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

Why do I keep trying? Over and over again, I keep beating myself up with this question. No matter how many different ways I try to work things out, I always keep coming back to the same conclusion: there simply are no answers. Recently I bought a package of very strong magnets for my eBay business, using them to hold posters and pictures open so I can take pictures of them without the posters rolling back up on themselves. Yesterday afternoon I sat at my desk, idly playing with two of the magnets. Placed far enough apart, they are simply two small circular pieces of metal...tiny and insignificant...but as soon as I begin to creep one of them a few inches toward the other...the laws of physics take over and instantly they snap together, sometimes with such force that it actually stings my fingers. The amount of work that it takes to force those two tiny magnets apart is unreal, it almost feels like they're glued together. And I guess that's a fitting metaphor for how I feel about my wife. Apart, we're just two tiny insignificant specks...both of us lost and alone...fighting against forces that neither one of us truly understand or fully comprehend. But the other day we were able to have our first real conversation in several months...and during that magical hour and 40 minute conversation...I remembered WHY I had chosen this woman to be my wife. It took a few minutes for the conversation to really start to flow...but once we hit our groove...we snapped together in a way that only two of Jehovah's servants who have that threefold cord ever COULD. We were both exhausted: mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually...we were both worn out. And yet, as soon as the "comfortableness" took over...we started to laugh and joke a little, the conversation grew and blossomed right in front of our eyes until suddenly it BECAME something else...something that neither one of us had expected. It became our comfort...and it was almost as if I could feel Jehovah's presence settle in...bridging the gap of all those miles between us...like two magnets snapping together...like two sparks combining to become a raging fire. The conversation dipped and darted...disappearing around corners only to peek back out at us and suddenly come roaring back into the room. It felt nostalgic in a way...like slipping into that old comfortable pair of slippers that look beat up and worn out...but feel incredibly warm and soft as soon as they touch your feet. The conversation was a beautiful thing, but eventually it came to an end. We said our goodbyes and hung up...two tiny insignificant pieces cruelly being ripped apart once again. That was Saturday evening...and early Sunday morning I was sitting at my desk at 4 am...my steaming mug of Maxwell House coffee nearly gone...engulfed by the soft glow of my computer screen as my personal research project sat staring glumly back at me...when suddenly a few familiar words reached out from the paragraph I was reading and hooked me instantly, although not for the reason I was expecting. Grasping the mouse, I started clicking on various scriptures, growing more and more attentive as an idea sprouted inside my head and began to take shape. Throwing caution to the wind, I opened up to the chapter of the Bible that I had been perusing and just simply started to read from verse 1...my memories of the account forming in real time in my head as the words danced off the page and started swirling around inside my brain. Finishing the chapter, I started opening up multiple tabs in my browser, pulling up article after article about the person, the place, the time, and the words that had originally captivated my mind. Another 30 minutes later found me pulling out my private notes regarding the account...and yet over and over again I kept coming back to a point I had never seen, something I had never noticed before...something that somehow changed the landscape of this entire account in my brain...yet AGAIN!! First, please allow me to share the verse that ALL of us know, the verse that will more than likely have every single one of us punching the air in utter joy and excitement...and anticipation: 2 Chronicles 20:17: "You will not need to fight this battle. Take your position, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah in your behalf. O Judah and Jerusalem, do not be afraid or be terrified. Tomorrow go out against them, and Jehovah will be with you." How well we know this account...how many times has this verse stirred our hearts and minds because we KNOW what is coming...we KNOW what Jehovah will soon do. But what did it take for Jehoshaphat to hear these words from Jehovah? What did he have to do FIRST? That's the part I hadn't noticed...that's the part which had escaped my attention until now. To find out, please join me in rewinding a few verses back to: 2 Chronicles 20:12: "O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless before this large crowd that is coming against us; and we do not know what we should do, but our eyes are toward you." LOOK at that phrase: "WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT WE SHOULD DO." Jehoshaphat didn't whisper that in a private prayer. He said it in front of the entire nation. He stood there...a king, a commander, a man surrounded by seasoned fighters...and he openly admitted that he had dug deep inside himself...and found absolutely nothing!! No strategy...no instinct...no courage...no big final plan. Just...emptiness!! And that’s the part that really hit home with me. Because it was only after he said that...only after he stopped pretending he had answers, (or that he could find them)...that Jehovah stepped in. Only then did Jehovah say, “Don’t worry about this. Just stand still, keep your head up, and watch what I do.” So I guess the whole reason I made this post was simply to say that I surrender...that I am going to do my best from here on out to STOP looking for answers, for solutions...because there might not BE any in this system. And maybe if I say it loudly enough...maybe if I say it publicly enough...maybe Jehovah will be moved to do something for us in the short amount of time we have left in this system of things. But even if he doesn't...I'm striving hard to be okay with that...because I know it won't be long until Jehovah says those words for all of us...and THAT'S when my wife and I will finally be united again...only this time NOTHING will be able to pry us apart ever again.

It's understandable why the GB regularly reminds us not to post theocratic material on the Internet. I have heard that some are still posting recording of their congregation meetings on YouTube, apparently hoping someone will watch the meeting. However, if people become used to watching the meetings on YouTube, it would be easy for them to see altered videos and believe they were true.

I LOVED the AI portion. Making an AI video of a GB member was bold, but awesome, and the video comparing the two brothers' reactions was great. Worse case scenario, someone else's lack of faith should only make you sad for them; it shouldn't have any effect on your own faith. Trials don't break us, they break our facade.

I really loved this month’s program! Since the reminders are so important, I was able to pay attention to the details and to the time we are living in. It’s so important to have good spiritual health and a spiritual mindset, to stay very alert and aware of Satan’s schemes, and to be very careful with subtle information that may seem convincing but, in reality, does not come from Jehovah. It’s so important that we focus only on the Association’s official website and app in order to protect our spirituality and receive the right spiritual food. And yes, the great tribulation is coming, and it’s coming with full force! Many important reminders were given.

JWB Sep 2026 transcript

this WT has not been released yet… 😉

Even I, during a brief moment of distraction, got startled by the AI video. I thought, “Oh my God, it’s happening now!” Then the brother went back and explained it, so I rewound the whole part and watched it again. It really shows how important it is to stay focused — you never know when an AI video is going to scare the life out of you! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Good morning friends!! Another day, another way to scam people. This one looks SO LEGIT, it even had me fooled for a bit. If you get an email like this regarding an account that isn't yours, just ignore it. And if you see ANY Google link that starts with "sites", it is most likely dangerous. If it came from someone you know, please CALL them and confirm before clicking. People are using a LEGIT Google service to create malicious sites. So as always...be careful what you click.

Sometimes the greatest act of faith isn't finding the answer—it's trusting Jehovah when there isn't one. -- Ps 55:22 - "NEVER fall." YB

So a fun little fact for the Cardiff Convention… some of the images are of brothers and sisters in our congregation. When the pics were taken they had no idea they’d be used for the convention info page! the 1st pic is our Service Overseer and his son on the ministry in Brecon and the 2nd is a group of our pioneers on a walk last spring

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?

The locations are out and published: https://events.jw.org/en And 2 for Britain - Cardiff (July) and London (August) 😁😁😁

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.

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.

Divine revelation, a vision in a dream, maybe an angel talked to you… (just kidding 😉)

Lexophilia Here is a pail full of "puns"...🤔🤣🙄 This year's submissions: I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now. England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. This girl today said she recognized me from the Vegetarians Club, but I'd swear I've never met herbivore. I know a guy who's addicted to drinking brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A. I got some batteries that were given out free of charge. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. A will is a dead giveaway. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. Police were summoned to a day care center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine last week is now fully recovered. He had a photographic memory, but it was never fully developed. When she saw her first strands of gray hair she thought she'd dye. Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it. I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils? When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble. When chemists die, they barium. I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me. I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.

So I got a call this morning from friends who live on Gold Coast which is around an hour from Brisbane. They are involved in Convention arrangements. They asked would we like to help as volunteers. A big YES. So they are booking our accommodation with themselves for the Tuesday before until the Tuesday after. So excited already. They had the full announcement at their meeting last night along with many key brothers involved in the organising. Woo Hoo Brisvegas here we come.🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

We have just stopped hassling people about their choices regarding beards, ties, sisters in slacks, clinking glasses... *must* we continue to find some sort of personality choice item (other people's choices) to be worried about? 😟 I mean, really... rings? Such a lot of time you've spent on this, @grain of mustard.. 🤷🏽‍♀️😥

Some of the GB, and other brothers who are featured in videos and talks are seen wearing rings in addition to wedding rings. Personal choice. Maybe in your area, it is less accepted.

Such a beautiful and touching music video + vocals 😭😭😭😭 "When I call to you, you will hear When the lion roars, I'll not fear By faith I can move a mountain, I can scale a wall By faith I can walk on water, I can stand tall There's nothing you can't do, by faith I hope in you"

I've wore one for almost 40 years.

21 Cities Hosting the 2027 International Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses https://events.jw.org/en Africa: CÔTE D'IVOIRE, Abidjan ETHIOPIA, Addis Ababa GHANA, Accra ZAMBIA, Lusaka Americas: CHILE, Coquimbo PERU, Lima UNITED STATES, Denver UNITED STATES, Seattle Asia & Pacific: ARMENIA, Yerevan AUSTRALIA, Brisbane, "Jesus—The Way", July 2, 2027–July 4, 2027 KOREA, Seoul, To be determined, September 17, 2027–September 19, 2027 Europe: FRANCE, Marseille, Jésus est le chemin, August 20, 2027–August 22, 2027 FRANCE, Saint-Denis (Réunion), Jésus est le chemin, July 16, 2027–July 18, 2027 FRANCE, Strasbourg, Jésus est le chemin, August 6, 2027–August 8, 2027 GREECE, Athens, To be determined, August 13, 2027–August 15, 2027 ITALY, Bologna, Jesus—The Way, July 9, 2027–July 11, 2027 MOLDOVA, Chisinau SPAIN, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria TÜRKIYE, Istanbul, Jesus—The Way, July 2, 2027–July 4, 2027 UNITED KINGDOM, Cardiff UNITED KINGDOM, London, To be determined, August 13, 2027–August 15, 2027 P.S. I found this information on the official jw.org website, in the “Find a Convention Near You” section. The information may be further clarified and updated in the future. https://hub.jw.org/meetings/en?q={"meetingType":"conventions","location":""}

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🇪🇸 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

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.

Thank you. I understand now. I read the article we are to study in December (I guess it is October WT) . I'm heat fatigued. It's been 108 and about for 2 months here in the desert of Oklahoma. Lol. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

The December 2026 magazine is not available yet. It will have the Study articles for February and apparently some information about P&S.

🟣 United States, Denver ▪️May 28-30, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Spanish ▪️Invited Branches: Canada, Central America, Central Europe, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, Peru, Poland, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago 🟣 Armenia, Yerevan ▪️June 11-13, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Armenian, English, Russian ▪️Invited Branches: Finland, France, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Macedonia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States 🟣 Australia, Brisbane ▪️July 2-4, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Australian Sign Language, English ▪️Invited Branches: Britain, Canada, Fiji, France, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Scandinavia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States 🟣 Türkiye, Istanbul ▪️July 2-4, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Turkish, Turkish Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Armenia, Bulgaria, Czech-Slovak, Finland, Greece, Korea, Moldova, United States 🟣 Italy, Bologna ▪️July 9-11, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Italian ▪️Invited Branches: Albania, Belgium, Central Europe, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, United States 🟣 Moldova, Chisinau ▪️July 11-13, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Romanian ▪️Invited Branches: Armenia, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States 🔵 Spain, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ▪️July 9-11, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Spanish, Spanish Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Britain, Central America, Chile, France, Italy, Philippines, United States 🟣 France, Saint-Denis (Réunion) ▪️July 16-18, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, French, Réunion Creole ▪️Invited Branches: Central Europe, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Thailand, United States 🟣 Zambia, Lusaka ▪️July 16-18, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Cibemba, Cinyanja, English ▪️Invited Branches: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United States, Zimbabwe 🟣 United Kingdom, Cardiff ▪️July 23-25, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Welsh ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Australasia, Canada, Czech-Slovak, Hungary, India, Poland, South Africa, United States 🟣 France, Strasbourg ▪️August 6-8, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, French, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian ▪️Invited Branches: Brazil, Central Europe, Côte d'Ivoire, Finland, Hungary, India, Portugal, Scandinavia, Serbia, United States, West Africa 🟣 Ghana, Accra ▪️August 6-8, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Ghanaian Sign Language, Twi ▪️Invited Branches: Belgium, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, Italy, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, United States, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe 🟣 United Kingdom, London ▪️August 13-15, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Spanish, Twi ▪️Invited Branches: Argentina, Australasia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, United States 🟣 Greece, Athens ▪️August 13-15, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Albanian, English, Greek, Greek Sign Language, Romany (Southern Greece), Russian ▪️Invited Branches: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech-Slovak, Finland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United States 🟣 Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan ▪️August 20-22, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: Baoule, English, Ewe, French, Ivorian Sign Language ▪️Invited Branches: Angola, Central African Republic, Congo (Kinshasa), Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, Rwanda, United States, West Africa, Zambia 🟣 France, Marseille ▪️August 20-22, 2027 ▪️Program Languages: English, French, Spanish ▪️Invited Branches: Australasia, Belgium, Cameroon, Central America, Central Europe, Croatia, Greece, Haiti, Italy, 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I notice that the members of the Governing Body wear rings.

Just imagine this scene for a moment: An 82-year-old father is sitting on the sofa with his 50-year-old son. The father has grown old. He is a little frail now, slower, perhaps also more forgetful. Suddenly, a crow lands on the windowsill. The father asks: “What is that?” “A crow, Dad.” A few seconds later: “What is that?” The son is already becoming a little impatient. “Dad, it’s a crow. I just told you that.” Then the father asks for a third time: “What is that, my son?” Now the son loses his patience: “It’s a crow, for goodness’ sake! How many times do I have to tell you?” The father says nothing. He goes into his room and comes back with an old notebook. He hands it to his son. “Please read this.” The son reads: “Today I sat on the sofa with my three-year-old son. A crow landed by the window. My son asked me 23 times, ‘Daddy, what is that?’ And every single time I answered, ‘That’s a crow, my sweetheart.’ I took him in my arms and stroked his head. I was grateful for his curiosity. It was a moment filled with love and warmth.” The son reads... and falls silent. Because now he understands. He was that little boy. Back then, he had asked 23 times. And his father had answered patiently 23 times. Now the father was old. And suddenly, the son’s patience was gone. Isn’t that something we should all stop and think about? As children, we need an incredible amount of patience. Our parents explain things to us over and over again. They help us. They wait for us. They listen to us. They carry us. And sometimes we ask the same question ten times. And they still say: “That’s okay, sweetheart.” But then our parents grow old. Now they need patience. Now they may need a little more time. Now they may tell the same story for the third time. Now they may ask something they have already asked before. And we might think: “You already know that.” But perhaps we should think differently: “Now it’s my turn to be patient.” The Bible gives us very clear counsel on this. At Proverbs 23:22, we read: “Listen to your father who caused your birth, and do not despise your mother when she grows old.” Notice those last words: “When she grows old.” Jehovah knows that our parents grow old. He knows that, at some point, the roles begin to change. The hands that once held ours may begin to tremble. The feet that once walked beside us may become slower. The people who once explained everything to us may suddenly need things explained to them. And Jehovah does not say: “Be patient with them as long as it is easy.” No. He specifically says: “...when she grows old.” Especially then. And Ephesians 4:32 gives us another beautiful principle: “But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate.” Kindness is not shown only in big things. Sometimes it is shown in one simple sentence: “I’ll explain it to you again.” Or: “Go ahead. Tell me the story again.” Or simply: “I have time.” Perhaps that is one of the greatest gifts we can give our parents. Not money. Not something expensive. Time. Closeness. Patience. A hug. A listening ear. And someday... perhaps the day will come when we no longer have that opportunity. Then we might give anything to sit on that sofa one more time. To hear that voice one more time: “What is that?” And perhaps we would say: “Dad, ask me again.” “Mom, tell me the story again.” “I have time now.” But by then, it may be too late. That is why we should not save our love for later. If our parents are still with us: Call them. Visit them. Listen to them. Be patient with them. And if they tell the same story for the fifth time... perhaps we can think about those 23 questions. Because back then, their patience was a gift to us. Today, we can give that gift back. And perhaps we can take just one sentence with us: It is not the question that matters — it is the person asking it. The crow was completely unimportant. The question was unimportant. But the little boy was important. And that old father is just as important today. Perhaps one day each of us will be sitting on that sofa. Perhaps we will be the ones asking something twice. Perhaps we will need someone who does not respond with irritation, but with love. And perhaps then we will be grateful for people who understood: Love does not count how many times I have to explain something. Love asks: How can I show you today that you matter to me? So... When someone needs our patience today... let’s give it to them. When someone needs our time... let’s give it to them. And when someone asks the same question one more time... perhaps we will answer not only with our words. But with everything we do: **“Yes. I’ll tell you again. Because you matter to me.”**

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Yes, it is available on 141.

That question is a tough nut to crack. I guess they would just hash out their problems like normal people, or else they'd be in quite a pickle having to walk on eggshells around each other. The one who refused to make peace would be labelled a bad apple, but if they could just break bread instead of roasting each other then we wouldn't have to worry about one of them getting egg on their face. But if that happens, I hope one of them spills the beans and the tea because digging up dirt on others is my bread and butter.

The kids born in the New World will never believe how incredibly stupid the end times were. Never. 🙄😒

What did the Pink Panther say when he stepped on an ant?

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!

My brother, you are priceless. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your angst. We love you, and your dear wife all the more. We need updates. They remind me to go to Jehovah, and have a heart to heart, reminding Jehovah how much we love the both of you! And ask him to continue to care for the both of you…

Judas trusted in Jehovah but when it came time to prove it, he chose selfishness and materialism. Same with King Saul, and Hymenaeus too with Alexander his colleague. Jesus put trust in Jehovah and when it was time to prove it he took it in faith believing that even if he died Jehovah never lies. The widow of Zarephath put trust in Jehovah that she was ready to brave hunger since Jehovah cannot lie. Be the latter and not the former. How? By making sure that Joy, that comfortableness is not a one off affair. Jehovah has given you everything you need to be consistent and rebuild your family. Will you grab it? That's when you will really determine if you really trusted. See, the trials will come. What caused the separation will come again. It's like a parasite feeding on your family happiness. You are the one, you and sister, that will defeat it. Together. With Jehovah. Are you ready? The decisions you make, that statement that caused the separation, the angst, stress, they will come back. When both of you take the decision to make Jehovah win, then you don't have to do anything else. The organization, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the elders, the brotherhood and even the angels they want your family to win. See how much help you have. When you and sister make use of this help you don't need to do anything else. Like Jehoshaphat, just stand still and see Jehovah in action. But you should be ready to prove your trust. That's your only contribution. We are all cheering you happy you both want to begin the process. Please don't stop and never give up.

We're applying for Peru. My family is very excited.

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

Who will host? What will the theme be? What will the song be like? Only hours away.

What amazing choices! What a dream... 🥹

Woo Hoo Brisbane Australia......affectionately referred to as Brisvegas.😂😂😂😂😂