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The BS that didn't happen yesterday was the answer to prayers, A sister had a part a few weeks ago in MWM in which she interviewed someone who had studied, stopped her BS, and was going to pick it up again. I was praying for previous BSs who may resume their study. Got a call from anther sister regarding a previous BS who was studying now and had requested me to join her study. I had been to her house before in service and have been included in her ongoing study. She is elderly(my age) and has experienced some losses. I would like to encourage her to have hope for the future. She has been talking, to others, about the Bible informally and attending meetings on zoom. Like myself she has limited mobility. I may have her phone number and will try to speak with her this weekend. I have mentioned the resurrection to her and would like to encourage her to keep hoping. Things I am grateful for today: My toilet flushed, sometimes I have to use drano or a plunger but it worked first time every time so far today. I have two grab bars and was able to use one for shower and hair. Glad I had warm clean clothes waiting and that I have food for dog. Life's little pleasures are not so little when they are not working. Take nothing for granted. I am also glad that my computer charged so I can get motivated by this forum and read Watchtower online. Pleasee share anything that is working for YOU. from YS

Thank you for mentioning me. Although I live in the opposite part of Poland, I’m clearly shaken becase that kind of tragedy is unheard in our country. I don’t have any more news that’s on news channels but maybe @Dawid can tell something more becase as far as I remember, he’s from the south of Poland.

Announcement Major JW Library® Update Coming in January 2027 We are pleased to announce that JW Library® will receive a major update in January 2027, introducing several new features and improvements designed to make personal study, research, and access to spiritual content easier and more convenient. What’s New? Expanded What’s New Feed: Access all newly released content, including news articles and other updates previously available only on jw.org. New Search Tab: Search across publications, videos, and audio content while online, or search downloaded materials when offline. Redesigned Study Pane: View publications and the Study pane simultaneously on mobile devices, with the ability to highlight text and add notes directly within the pane. Instant Access to Publications: Open publications online without downloading them first, helping save device storage. Publications must still be downloaded for offline use. Publication Sharing: Share downloaded JWPUB files with others, particularly those who have limited Internet access. Important Reminder: Back Up Your Personal Study Data Before the update is released, all users are strongly encouraged to create a backup of their personal study data, including notes, tags, playlists, and highlights. To create a backup, open Personal Study → Backup and Restore → Create Backup, then save the backup file in a secure and accessible location. Regular backups are recommended, especially before installing this major update, to help protect your personal study information. Watch the Official Tutorial For more information about the upcoming changes, please watch the official video: Tutorial for JW Library Updates We look forward to the release of these improvements in January 2027 and encourage everyone to prepare their devices and personal study data in advance.

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My son-in-law, my daughter and my granddaughter have been invited to France. They have already reserved their rooms and such.

Some pictures from yesterday. We’re Welsh so was very sheep based 😅 The kids and big kids enjoyed the signs and displays All the food was handmade and the sisters really outdid themselves! IMG_1056.mov

My grandpa....😄

My dad use to say "if you wake up in the morning, you're already ahead on points" 😊 And that's rather relevant to me this morning, as yesterday I learnt that a young friend of mine from when I lived in the UK had passed. She was only 23, and I'd known her since she was 12. Evidently long covid took its toll on her, and she had a sudden and unexpected heart attack. Yet here I am, at 72, still waking up every morning.

It's interesting to note a few adjustments that apply to all international delegates from now onwards: - All delegates will spend 2 separate days in the field mnistry - The evening gathering should last about one hour in length - Delegates are now required to spend a minimum of 6 (not 7) nights in the convention city. With 3 days of convention and 2 days of ministry, that only leaves one compulsory day spare. Delegates who wish to extend their stay between 7 and 10 days can partake in other arranged activities if they so wish. These adjustments will allow International delegates to spend even more time with local brothers and sisters for an mutual interchange of encouragement.

I don't think this is anyone's business, honestly. Imagine hundreds of people who don't know anything about your circumstances commenting and gossiping on your marriage or your personal life. Some even posting pictures!

People who have seen Brother Lett in the past year mentioned he looked frail and unhealthy. I was glad to see the recent pic of him posted on this thread, b/c he looks like he is taking care of himself. Sometimes it takes a confidante.

My life in the 90's...😄 VID-20261110-WA0001.mp4

Don't make me turn this car around! lol

I don’t think so but it’s important to keep praying to maintain the hope alive in us

Gas Odor Reported at Sacramento Kingdom Hall Leads to Nearby Propane Leak A report of a gas odor at a Sacramento Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses brought firefighters to the area Saturday afternoon, November 7. Investigators traced the source to propane tanks at a nearby recycling yard. According to Sacramento Fire Department Capt. Nathan Green, crews responded around 4 p.m. after people at the Kingdom Hall, located at 3409 52nd Avenue, reported the smell. Firefighters and PG&E personnel subsequently identified the leaking tanks. Officials found approximately 30 to 40 propane tanks, with capacities ranging from five to 15 gallons. Some were releasing gas, although the cause was not immediately known. The Kingdom Hall and three or four neighboring businesses were evacuated while hazardous materials crews assessed the danger. By Saturday night, fire department specialists had determined that the area was safe, allowing the evacuations to end. County hazardous materials personnel took responsibility for handling the propane tanks, Green said in an update Sunday morning.

@Michał While we are reading terrible news from Poland we think about you and other friends in Poland, especially Krakow, and hope that everyone is ok. Praying also for people that suffered and their relatives. And it seems that one young policeman heroically stopped bloodshed that was occuring. My daughter was walking through locations seen on these terrible videos just a couple of weeks ago during school excursion. We all desperately need God's Kingdom!

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Friday, November 13 Choose life so that you may live.—Deut. 30:19. The nation of Israel had prospects for a wonderful future. With Jehovah’s blessing, the Israelites could live for a long time in the land that he had promised them. And what a beautiful, fruitful land it was! Moses described it for them: “Great and fine cities that you did not build, houses full of all sorts of good things that you did not work for, hewn cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive trees that you did not plant.” (Deut. 6:10, 11) Moses also gave the Israelites a warning. In order to continue living in their bountiful land, they had to obey Jehovah’s commandments. Moses urged them to “choose life” by listening to Jehovah and by “sticking to him.” (Deut. 30:20) However, the Israelites rejected Jehovah. So in time God allowed the Assyrians and later the Babylonians to conquer them and take them into exile.—2 Ki. 17:6-8, 13, 14; 2 Chron. 36:15-17, 20. w24.11 9 ¶5-6

https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=702026166&srcid=share In this article on jw.org, the one brother's wife makes the following comment. I think that will be motto going forward. “A grateful person cannot be unhappy."

I swore to Jehovah that I will forever serve him and never doubt his organization if he answered my prayer. Yesterday my parents were almost about to separate. If this happened, it would be the absolute worst thing that would happen to me. I cried for help to the elders, and made supplications to God all day. Jehovah heard my prayer. The next day, the elders came to see my parents. They talked with my parents for a long time, and managed to calm things down. They will have to make a lot of efforts, but we avoided the worst. Thank you Jehovah, I will always believe in you and in your appointed shepherds!

Wednesday, November 11 The little one will become a thousand and the small one a mighty nation. I myself, Jehovah, will speed it up in its own time.—Isa. 60:22. Since 1919, Jesus has used a small group of anointed men to organize the preaching work and supply spiritual food to his followers. (Luke 12:42) Jehovah is obviously blessing the work of that group. (Isa. 65:13, 14) If we were not organized, we would not be able to accomplish the work Jesus has assigned us to do. (Matt. 28:19, 20) Suppose, for example, that there were no territory assignments; everyone could preach wherever he wanted. Some territories might be worked over and over by a number of different publishers, while other territories might be neglected entirely. Can you think of other ways we benefit by being organized? What Jesus did on earth set the pattern for how he keeps us organized today. w24.04 8-9 ¶2-4

Brothers, my sister and I got selected for Denver! 😭🥹🥹🥹🥹 I guess some people didn't confirm, so we ended up being selected there. I checked the portal this morning, saw the news, and ran straight to hug my mom. I'll start getting my mariachi outfit ready! 😭❤️

I think I get what you are asking, it seems redundant to pray for something that has a set date. I think the idea is that WE humans do not know when it is to happen. so we keep praying that it is coming and soon. Our prayers will not speed Jehovah up, but it does let him know that we are eager for his kingdom to be realized. It is more for us to keep his day in mind. Like going on a road trip when you were a kid. Your parents knew when you would get there, but it didnt stop you from asking "are we there yet".

More information here https://www.onet.pl/informacje/onetkrakow/strzelanina-na-rynku-glownym-w-krakowie-najwazniejsze-informacje/t2srnlh,79cfc278 I was talking to my friend in Cracow. He says he did not hear that anyone of JW was shot. Only some of them had to hide themself in a restaurant.

Aaron and Moses: Part 4 😄 Untitled 2026-11-08 01.05.25.mp4

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My COBE and his wife have been selected for Seoul, they are thinking about going wearing kimonos

Wouldn't it be great if Trump was so offended by the loss of the house and senate that he decided to get revenge by giving over the power of the US to the UN?

Can you please do a video based on this scripture: "Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor." Perhaps with an epic voiceover/music, but I really want to see someone de-age and feel joy about it.

"Go on Tim...don't be afraid: Just SAY it." "Okay...okay..." Swallows hard, takes a deep breath...steels myself. Then forces the words out through clenched teeth: "I'm alone...I'm all alone...and I'm scared." "Keep going...get it all out." "I...I am tired of being by myself. I'm...I'm so TIRED of coming home to an empty house...of no longer being able to hear her laughter fill the house...I'm tired of the utter silence. I just want to go to sleep...I don't want to be awake without her. The silence is deafening...everything I do is meaningless and hollow without her by my side." This, my dear friends...was a very real conversation I had with my therapist last week. Is it true? Yes...and no. It's how I FEEL...but it's also not the truth. Jehovah is right by my side...I can feel him there...next to me...sitting beside me through my grief. My brothers and sisters are there...all I have to do is let them in...allow them to share my pain. But it feels cruel to do so...because I keep bringing up the same wound...the same gaping hole that cannot be filled right now. I keep beating them over the head with the same facts...the same issue over and over again...how long until they get sick of hearing about it...how long until they get sick of hearing from...me? I KNOW the answer...but allowing my brain to convince my heart...that's a whole separate issue. I approached a brother after that session with my new therapist...and he listened quietly as I shared how it went. After I had emptied myself out...after I had fallen into a miserable silence...the brother asked me to take my Bible and open to an account where Jehovah had to deal with something very similar...and that's why I'm writing this post...to share his point with all of you... so that anyone who might be having similar feelings may be able to get a tiny bit of comfort from this dear brothers wisdom. Haggai 2: 2-4: "Please ask Ze·rubʹba·bel son of She·alʹti·el, the governor of Judah, and Joshua son of Je·hozʹa·dak, the high priest, and the rest of the people: 3 ‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem like nothing in comparison?’ 4 “‘But now be strong, Ze·rubʹba·bel,’ declares Jehovah, ‘and be strong, Joshua son of Je·hozʹa·dak, the high priest.’ “‘And be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares Jehovah, ‘and work.’ “‘For I am with you,’ declares Jehovah of armies." The setting? The Israelites were celebrating the Festival of Booths, the brother told me Here they are...staring at the new temple...and Jehovah KNEW what they were thinking...but did he tell them they were wrong? Did he put them down for standing there gazing at what some of them, (especially the older Israelites), felt was a pathetic comparison to Solomon's temple? No...but he DID force their private thoughts out into the open...and he did it by simply saying it OUT LOUD. WHY WOULD HE DO THAT?? We are told over and over again not to compare ourselves to others, or even to compare past versions of ourself. So why would Jehovah TELL them to actually look back, to actually compare Solomon's Temple with what was sitting in front of them right now? The brother told me that by doing so, Jehovah broke the power that such thoughts had in their minds if it would have stayed private. The brother compared it to a doctor asking you where it hurts and then poking the spot you identify...you have to identify where the pain is actually coming from. Jehovah allowed their heads to turn backwards one time...before directing them forward once more. My therapist broke a few things down to me last week just by asking me some very simple questions and allowing me to answer: it's not like I didn't KNOW them...of course I knew that I came home to an empty house, of course I KNEW about the thousand Little things that didn't seem important when she was here but now have turned into tiny needles that poke me repeatedly every time I step into our house. But I had never sent those things OUT LOUD...and even though I didn't know why it made a difference...it did. The brother pointed out that, just as Jehovah wasn't asking the Israelites to choose which temple they liked better, he's not asking me to choose which version of my life I prefer...or which version I was the happiest in. The Israelites already KNEW what they preferred...just as I'm painfully aware of which version of my own life I prefer. Jehovah holds the ultimate answer for that part anyway...that wasn't the point. The brother also pointed out that the festival of booths would have reminded them that at one point, their ancestors had no permanent home at all...and yet Jehovah was still with them. The brother said the Jehovah isn't asking me to PROVE to him that the life I have now...that this life FEELS as good as the life I had when my wife was here. He's using this therapist to force me to say aloud all the things I've kept inside...and then, as he did with the Israelites...he's immediately redirecting my gaze back towards him. He's saying: "YES, Tim...I KNOW what yesterday looked like...but now...I'm here...I'm with you...and I need you to focus on what we can build together right now...until I can bring you and your wife back together forever!" For anyone needing this message...for anyone who can understand how that FEELS...may Jehovah continue to bless you...and may he give you the strength to say the things you need to say...out loud.

I like this feature. I noticed it in the JW documents apart of hub.jw.org when I was looking over some documents for either public talks or dc-82 forms. The citation when tapped came up from the bottom of the screen. This was like almost a month ago. I didn't think it would be apart of JW library. Looks very nice 😁

I keep thinking about promised resurrections and lately have been anticipating endearing reactions. I hope to see my maternal grandmother, again. Some may have guessed that I survived extreme levels of abuse and neglect, but the influence of my mother's mother was positive. Angelina (Lena) Velardo Clark was born to Sicilian immigrants in Boston USA, around the turn of the previous century. Starting school at age six, she barely knew a word of English but was a serious and dedicated student. My birth produced the sixth of Lena's 14 grandchildren and at that time, my family lived downstairs from grandma aka MA. I got to spend lots of time upstairs with "MA." She took in boarders and was generally busy, but listened to her favorite oldies radio station, which was featuring WW2 hits. Although I never heard her personally singing to the music, she seemed pleased that I learned the songs quickly. I helped her make beds and was not self conscious to be joining the radio. One morning she prepared me for my first performance, " When your mother comes upstairs sing that over the rainbow song for her;" said, done. I don't recall my mother being impressed, pleased, or amused, it was just like when Ma took a crayon from my left hand and re-positioned it in my right hand, you just did things you were told. My mother and her sisters used vulgar and angry vocalizations, but Ma used her language carefully and I absorbed vocabulary, syntax, and grammar. It was also Ma who accepted that first 'Castle on the Cover' magazine that I read to my baby brother when I was about 5. Certainly, I can hardly wait to welcome back my first born son Keith, who passed away one year ago and my late husband who passed 4 years ago. But even beyond that, I remember MA.

100% chance for warmest year on record this year, next year is also 100% chance at warmest year on record. We may start seeing +2.0C in the coming months. October 2026 Global Temperature Update, Warmest October on Record +1.78°C Temperature Mean October (1880-1920)NASA Current Record (2026) (+1.78C) +1.54°C👆 For the Year Hottest year (2024) 1.56c Second hottest year (2025) 1.46c Third hottest year (2023) 1.45c +1.52°C👆 Last 12 Months

Looking good so far 👍🏻

Grow it @Giuseppe Romanazzi! Looks good in my opinion! PS - I'm very glad you are not a sister with a beard! 😁

Hhmm. Sounds familiar. I've heard of them somewhere. Will you be inviting this one?

I usually use Firefox to browse around the forums. It works fine, except for Sister @sania's videos about Aaron & Moses. They don't show a picture, and the videos won't play. Until... John's post about Chrome... I rarely use Chrome for anything, but because of his suggestion I tried it. They all work there! So it seems I agree with Brother Michael on this: It looks like Firefox doesn't want to play some of the linked mp4 files on the forums. But they play just fine on Chrome.

Now, its our turn.....How did they do that??? 🤔 Untitled 2026-11-10 13.24.41.mp4

Yeah I don’t think there is anything humans can do to “force” Jehovah’s hand. Time is fixed by him and I feel confident at this point what happens is set by Him. We can sure make things miserable for ourselves in the meantime. Like children in the backseat of the family car on its way to a vacation spot: ”Dad! He’s touching me!” (Other child with his pointer finger in his face) “No I’m not!” Sorry, I have to make myself laugh

I‘m really touched by your stories and dark valleys you are walking through. Nobody really knows the pain of your heart except of you yourself and Jehovah. Be sure, brothers and sisters like you are part of my prayers - private ones and the ones at the Kingdom Hall. And knowing all the hard times you are dealing with every day and every night gives us all an precious example of loyalty, endurance and love! May I share an extraordinary piece and source of courage, trust and faith of an Russian sister, which was recently published on jw.org: Comments From Darya’s Final Statement in Court I have always found joy in each day of my life. I am eager to wake up and discover what the new day will bring. Despite everything I have been through, that has not changed—I still love God, life, and people. I will still look forward to each morning, even in prison, because I have learned to find the good in every day. When I am tempted to feel sad or sorry for myself, I remember that I serve the happy God and I ask him to help me never lose my inner joy, something that cannot be changed by what is going on around me. It is a gift from him. When I look at the full picture, I have far more reasons to smile than to be sad. Love you all and pray for you! 💙

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100% worth it. We had ours yesterday and it was great! The meeting itself was only 45 minutes, then there was a short Q&A with a bro from the hospitality committee. After that the children were invited to the platform to show the pictures they’d drawn of the convention. Then we had the refreshments and we had so many- it was amazing!

The most recent updates I could find indicate multiple arrests of gang members were made in August https://www.latribuna.hn/2026/08/14/revelan-nuevos-detalles-sobre-el-crimen-de-cuatro-primos-en-la-ceiba/ https://www.latribuna.hn/2026/08/15/destapan-macabro-plan-en-masacre-de-cuatro-primos/

Sunday, November 8 [God] did not refrain from punishing an ancient world.—2 Pet. 2:5. Should we view the account of the Flood as a prophetic type? The answer is no. Why? Because there is no direct Scriptural support for doing so. Jesus did compare the days of Noah to the time of his presence, but he did not imply that the Flood was a prophetic type, with each person and each event having a corresponding antitype; nor did he say that the closing of the door of the ark had any prophetic significance. (Matt. 24:37-39) What was Noah’s reaction when he heard Jehovah’s warning message? He proved that he had faith by building the ark. (Heb. 11:7; 1 Pet. 3:20) Similarly, people who hear the good news about God’s Kingdom must act on what they hear. (Acts 3:17-20) Peter called Noah “a preacher of righteousness.” Today we are involved in a global preaching work, and we endeavor to have a zealous share in it. Still, try as we might, we cannot possibly reach everyone on earth with the good news before the end comes. w24.05 9-10 ¶3-5

I love your "Aaron and Moses in the modern world" videos

Saturday, November 7 Is the hand of Jehovah too short?—Num. 11:23. Among those mentioned in the book of Hebrews as examples of faith, Moses is noteworthy. (Heb. 3:2-5; 11:23-25) Moses’ faith was not misplaced, for God miraculously provided food and water to sustain the people in the barren wilderness. (Ex. 15:22-25; Ps. 78:23-25) Despite Moses’ strong faith, however, about a year after Israel’s miraculous deliverance, he questioned Jehovah’s ability to give meat to His people. Moses could not imagine how Jehovah could provide enough meat to satisfy the millions who were camping in the desolate wilderness. In answer, Jehovah asked Moses: “Is the hand of Jehovah too short?” (Num. 11:21-23) In effect, Jehovah was asking Moses, ‘Do you really think that I cannot do what I say I will?’ w25.03 26 ¶1-2

The brother in the music video is already struggling financially and now his 6th child has just arrived ..🤭

I am married to my best friend. We have a wonderful relationship and I love him dearly. I have told him and I sincerely hope that if I should "go" first, he finds someone special and gets married! I hate the thought of him being alone. No doubt Br Lett and his former wife also had these discussions. I am thrilled he found a 'another' special someone to share his life. 😍

I happen to be blessed (merely by coincidence) to have known three married couples who were both of the annointed. Two of the couples were ten to twenty years older than I am. The third couple was within four years of my age. I am 82. I was born in 1944. All of these couples were very loving and zealous worshippers of Jehovah. Their dedication to him was obvious to all who knew them. One of the couples had been VERY close friends to my wife's family for close to 20 years before I met my wife. They knew her since she was extremely young and wanted the best for her. When she decided to take me as her husband, they took special care to help both of us when we were so young and first married. I still feel a special bond to them, and know many of their descendants. Strictly by coincidence, I have been blessed to know about a dozen of the annointed while they were serving their life course on earth. Every one of them had a very special, intense, interest in advancing the interests of Jeovah's Kingdom. Of course, as different individuals, they exhibited this interest in various ways. No matter how they demonstrated this interest, it was obvious to anyone who observed them closely. I consider it a special privilege to have known them. Thanks, Jim

Beautiful Sister. I read somewhere that people who were very happy in their previous marriages are the ones who remarry the fastest, to rediscover that happiness. Whether it's true or not, it's a private, intimate matter. May Jehovah bless them!