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The circuit overseer commented that we should avoid saying that "the Governing Body allowed" the use of beards, women wearing slacks, or toasting with glasses. A more appropriate way to express it is to say that the Governing Body made an adjustment or adjusted the understanding on a particular matter. He also mentioned that many other adjustments may come in due time. Therefore, it is not appropriate to say that "tattoos will be allowed," "birthdays will be allowed," or that other celebrations will be approved. We have no basis or authority to make such comments or to create expectations among our brothers and sisters. We need to show respect for Jehovah and for the way He directs His organization. Adjustments are made at the proper time, when there is a basis for them, and our role is to accept them with respect and humility, without speculation or putting pressure on matters that Jehovah has not yet clarified.

https://www.vice.com/el/article/martyres-iexova/ The author is an atheist ("Ένας Άθεος Ανάμεσα σε 40.000 Μάρτυρες του Ιεχωβά" = An Atheist Among 40,000 Jehovah's Witnesses). His firsthand impressions are largely favorable. Positive points The article repeatedly praises the Witnesses for: Excellent organization ("Ήρεμα και οργανωμένα" – calm and organized). Cleanliness and volunteer work, especially cleaning the Olympic Stadium. Courtesy and hospitality, mentioning the constant offers of help, water, coffee, and seats. Discipline and order, describing 40,000 people as remarkably coordinated. Respectful behavior, noting that almost no one smoked and that public arguments were extremely rare. Well-dressed appearance, especially among the men and women. Successful event management, saying organizers deserve praise ("πρέπει να βγάλουμε στους διοργανωτές το καπέλο" – "we have to take our hats off to the organizers"). Some particularly positive remarks include: "Ποτέ ξανά δεν είχα ξαναδεί τόση ευγένεια..." ("Never before had I seen so much politeness...") "Respect στον τρόπο που οργανώθηκε η συνέλευση..." ("Respect for the way the convention was organized...") "Άψογη οργάνωση" ("Flawless organization.") The article repeats some common public perceptions (that Witnesses are viewed by some as a "sect"), but attributes that to his grandmother and Wikipedia rather than endorsing it himself. The conclusion sums it up well: "No, I am not thinking of becoming a Jehovah's Witness. But that doesn't mean I don't respect the faith and beliefs of these people."

Jehovah Please!!! Remember them in the NW!!!! Let your Kingdom come! How much more can we take?

I’ve come up against apostates both on carts and house to house. Both times I’ve politely stopped the conversation and walked away. I can’t remember exactly what I said as it was a few years ago but when the person answered the door and started ranting how the org covers up child abuse I said something like “I’m not here to discuss that today, if you have genuine questions about that you can find information on our website” and I just walked away

In March of 2025, Brother @Lance posted that a privacy legal case in British Columbia may go to the Supreme Court of Canada. That topic is now closed so I will continue it here, since that case will indeed be decided by Canada's highest court. These links will give a little background on the case: https://albernivalleynews.com/2025/03/23/bc-jehovahs-witnesses-privacy-case-may-go-to-supreme-court/ and https://www.scc-csc.ca/pdf/case-documents/41816/MM050_Applicant_John-Vabuolas-Paul-Sidhu-Grand-Forks-Congregation-of-Jehovah's-Witnesses-Coldstream-Congregation-of -ehovah's-Witnesses-and-Watch-Tower-Bible-and-Tract Society-of-Canada_Reply_2.pdf. Now, we hear the following news. (This was sent to me in an email, so there is no official news link.) To my knowledge, we have never had the opportunity to see a live session of the Supreme Court of Canada before. So this should be interesting, if you can follow the dense legalese language they may be speaking there. However, the Court's final decision of the case will not likely be heard until some time later.

It makes me wonder if they refused to cooperate with some criminal element (drugs or weapons) and they were made an example of as to what happens when you don't do "as we say". I can only imagine how it pained Jehovah to show restraint in this matter and not interfere, it had to hurt him tremendously to let these brothers all die in this manner. Satan is the one at work here and we can only assume from the way they died, that he got no victory whatsoever with these young worshippers of Jehovah. They will see the reward Jehovah as in store for them!

Awful !!!!!!!!! Jehovah please !!!

As I hear from Ukrainian brothers and sisters there are some brothers in Ukraine that almost never go out of apartment because of this forced mobilization on streets for many months now. Some are even developing some psychological problems because of that. It's a very hard situation for them and they need our prayers too.

The Bible says we don't talk with apostates, because they are very dangerous for our spirituality and want to cause us harm (2 John 9-11). So if you meet an apostate at the door or anywhere, what do you think the right reaction would be? This applies to apostates, that is, former Witnesses who now try to stray others. It's different if you meet a person in service who is not a former Witness and simply has heard some lies about Witnesses. That person maybe can be helped to find the truth. That is not an apostate. Even then, we would rather avoid listening to rumors about anyone.

Again in Honduras.They capture the exact moment when two Jehovah's Witnesses are assaulted by criminals on a motorcycle in the peaceful municipality of Valle de Àngeles in Francisco Morazán. Brothers.mp4 Source: https://www.tunota.com/honduras-hoy/video-muestra-asalto-contra-testigos-jehova-valle-angeles-2026-07-22

I think you mean it's in pre-production, since Ramapo has not been built yet but maybe in 4 to 5 years as per the project's public website (https://jw-avcenter.org/#timeline). Land development started early 2025 and hopefully will end by the end of 2026. Phase 3 (the longest) is estimated to take 38 months till completion. The Good News According to Jesus took several years of pre-production. The same will happen with Acts of Apostles to ensure historical accuracy. So while TGNJ completes its filming, Ramapo will end its construction around early 2031. If the organization releases two episodes per convention for the rest of the series, we'll get to 2032 with episodes 17 and 18. So we'd watch the first episode of AOA by 2033. This gives the brothers 2 years for filming and post-producing the first episode of AOA in Ramapo's brand new facilities. Nevertheless, since the first 7 chapters of Acts of Apostles is about the final words of Jesus on earth and his ascension to heaven, the pouring out of holy spirit on the 120 disciples and, the witnessing of Peter and John, the Temple scenes of chapter 3, the death of Stephen, etc., I consider a big portion of these scenes will still be filmed in the Australasia branch, even more if they keep using the same actors that already live there (I'd love to so we can have continuity). This would give more time to the Ramapo facilities and crew to get ready for taking over the filming of the rest of the episodes for AOA, maybe starting with Paul's story of chapter 8.

Here is a picture I just took in my library. The green book to the right is the original 1961 NWT, The brown songbook is from 1984. Any of our black NWT Bibles can be the one on the left. The one I grabbed was a bit more used and had 'spread' out a little. As Br. Shawn said, the caption refers to "older translations of the NWT and a songbook".

Here I thought CDN stood for Canadian,eh! 😁🤔🙊

Unless she’s doing something immoral, I would mind my own business. If she has mature spiritual sisters, they could possibly address if there’s a need. But yeah, a random person, especially a brother, doesn’t need to be worrying about how many times a day she posts on tik tok.

Yeah, sorry, they're in the development stage of Acts of Apostles drama. This is to be filmed at Ramapo. Eps 7 & 8 to be shown at the 2027 Conventions Currently filming ep 10.

When a HH starts saying disparaging things on a call it's either 1. They heard it from others and just want to repeat it. Ignorance Or 2. Out to disrupt your ministry. Could be an apostate or not. That's where discernment is crucial. Use careful questions to discern which of these above the HH falls into. I discovered that if the second group they're not reasonable and won't give you a chance for a useful communication. So there's no use continuing a fruitless conversation. Our goal is reaching out for the rightfully disposed for everlasting life not everyone Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

I'm reminded of the video series with Jade and Neeta. One in particular: "Reject the Voice of a Stranger". Jade learned that while her mom(mum) offered her apostate teachings, her mom was NOT the stranger. https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwb-090_6_VIDEO The few times I ran into apostates in the field ministry, they never would allow us to speak and it became quickly apparent who they were, so it was a simple turn and walk away.

Wednesday, July 22 I will forgive their error, and I will no longer remember their sin.—Jer. 31:34. The prophet Jeremiah quotes Jehovah as saying the words found in today’s text. When referring to these words, the apostle Paul used a similar expression, saying: “I will no longer call their sins to mind.” (Heb. 8:12) But what does that really mean? In the Bible, the expression “remember” does not always refer to someone recalling something or thinking about it. Rather, it can involve someone taking action. The criminal hanging on the stake next to Jesus requested: “Jesus, remember me when you get into your Kingdom.” (Luke 23:42, 43) He was not simply asking Jesus to think about him at that time. Jesus’ response indicated that he would take action to resurrect this criminal. So, then, when Jehovah says that he no longer remembers our sins, he means that he will not take action against us. He will not punish us sometime in the future for sins that he has forgiven. w25.02 10-11 ¶14-15

I saw this on social media so went searching to see if it was true. Couldn’t find any reliable news reports but did find this article about it: https://www.courtmagazine.org/post/four-jehovah-s-witnesses-killed-after-apparent-abduction-in-la-ceiba-leaving-a-community-in-mournin

What a tragedy for Jehovah's people everywhere. May it be prove to be a witness to the whole area where these faithful brothers lived, that the faith and trust our brothers have, shines through this great and unthinkable crime. We will see them again, and they will continue their witness in peaceful circumstances.

UKRAINE: Conscientious objectors convicted, jailed, held in military units: list https://www.forum18.org/archive.php?article_id=3057 It seems that situation is still worsening for now.

Close but no guarantee. To get 8 updates per year they have to be produced about every 6 weeks. They can be off a week either way.

The 1961 first edition was taller and matched the other books we had at the time. A few years later we shrank the overall height of all of our books (Bibles included). See picture below.

Saturday, July 18 Jehovah is on my side; I will not be afraid.—Ps. 118:6. We can face trials successfully if we remember that the living God is ready to assist us. We can build our confidence in that fact by considering what he has done in the past. (Isa. 37:17, 33-37) Also, consider reports on our jw.org website that illustrate how Jehovah has supported our brothers and sisters in modern times. Furthermore, recall times when Jehovah has acted in your behalf. Do not worry if you cannot point to some spectacular experience. Why not? The fact is, Jehovah has been involved in your life! He has drawn you into a relationship with him. (John 6:44) Why not ask him to help you to remember moments when he answered your prayers, gave you support at just the right time, or sustained you through a difficult situation? Reflecting on such experiences will strengthen your conviction that Jehovah will continue to act in your behalf. w24.06 21 ¶8

Hmm, that is not exactly what anyone here said. First, we would try to make sure if the person is an apostate or just a misinformed person. If just misinformed, maybe we can help the person to change her view. If we find the person is actually an apostate, we would respectfully stop the discussion and leave graciously.

As I read the question, I found myself wondering if you first established that there's actually a spiritual issue to address. Sometimes our concern for someone is genuine, but before looking for counsel, it's good to ask whether Jehovah has drawn a line there or whether He has left the matter to individual conscience. — Romans 14:4, 10-13. It almost seems that the conclusion has already been reached that something needs to be corrected, and the next step is simply to find material that supports that conclusion. But have we first established that there is actually a Scriptural issue here?— Proverbs 18:13, 17. Could it be that this is simply a matter of personal judgment? If so, then perhaps we should be careful not to draw a line where Jehovah has not. — Romans 14:1-5; Colossians 2:20-23. If there were clear Scriptural principles being violated, then the direction would be obvious. But if not, perhaps our first question should be whether this is something Jehovah has actually asked us to correct. — Micah 6:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:11.

A Christian should be on neither side of the woke argument. They need to be neutral. Woke is either social or political. We take no side. John 17:16

Our brothers will no doubt give us an update on JW.ORG

Some elders in our congregation ever conducts a parts with audience participation on meeting using Zoom and camera on the stand as don`t leave the house during a long time.

I am really in shock.

It is on the front page of today's edition - 21 July 2026 - with full page article inside on page 24.

What if a person at the door is an apostate? We have to use discernment and insight at the door. As Brother Mike @Mike047 said, "apostates are not likely to wear badges" Simply because a person at the door raises a controversial topic or their words/tone sound "apostate", does not make them a true former Witness who turned traitor. Sometimes a householder(HH) who has never been a Witness has heard rumors or myths from relatives, friends, internet, about certain "hot" issues involving JWs, such as child abuse, the blood issue, etc. And their personal conscience or sense of justice may cause them to be frustrated or even angry at us! And therefore they may act and speak "like" an apostate, but they are not. Jehovah understands that some unbelievers will hear rumors/myths/lies and become upset or angry with His people or even Him! Yet Jehovah is compassionately reaching out to such ones through us in the ministry. So here are a few suggestions to help us try and determine if the HH is a real apostate or not: If the HH raises a controversial topic or their words/tone sound "apostate". And if you are concerned the HH might be an apostate, then... ask kind but discerning questions like, "Have you ever been to a Kingdom Hall?", "Have you attended any meetings or assemblies of Jehovah's Witnesses?" Questions similar to these might draw out the person to express how he/she used to go to meetings or that he/she used to be a JW. We can gain insight from their answers. If the HH is being evasive/suspicious in his/her answers, then we can... use a more penetrating question to expose the HH's motives Just as Jesus did with opposers in his day: "...the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to (Jesus) while he was teaching and said: "By what authority do you do these things? And who gave you this authority?”  In reply Jesus said to them: “I will also ask you one thing. If you tell me, then I will also tell you..." If our penetrating questions reveals in some way that the HH used to be a former Witness, then we can politely end the conversation and leave like Sister Hannah @TheKid23 mentioned she did in 1 of her posts above. But If the HH's answers seem genuine and indicate that he/she has never been a Witness, then we can... decide how we want to respond to their "hot" questions. If we give a kind, gentle answer and the HH seems to be a little more responsive or at least calms down from their initial "attacking" words, then we may be able to continue giving a witness. BUT if the person still seems agitated/upset/angry. we can use good judgement/discernment to determine whether it may be better to politely take our leave even though the HH is not an apostate, but to follow Jehovah's higher ways concerning any potential arguments, "Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave" (Prov 17:14)

Nope. No AoA filming done here. They are busy just doing GnJ here.

There is a star trek episode KINDA like this. They unfroze some people that was living during our time into their time and one dude was a wealthy banker and nearly lost his cool when he learned that everything on the earth was free, that money was essentially useless. But lets rhink about it the other way, the children in low caate systems in the world that never see even a flicker of electricity, or even clean water, never having to worry about where their food will come from that day. Imagine how they will feel waking up and essentially having life as "royalty*". Everything free, an abundance, no worry, no trouble... Jusf complete freedom *younger kids sees royalty as that pretty much, just able to have whatever and no downside

Now revealed a sculpture about JW in Germany https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/berlin-memorial-commemorates-jehovahs-witnesses-154141650.html

Please explain. There has been a strong rebound following Covid. Here's a chart for Zambia (previously known as Northern Rhodesia up to 1964) from 1945 through to 2025. Notable that Zambia passed the quarter million mark in 2025, with an amazing publisher-to-population ratio of 1-to-84 😮 (Note: Av Pub numbers for 2017 and 2018 not available)

That's a very good question, Andreï. Perhaps because there are too many illnesses to list them all, perhaps because none of our local brothers suffered from this affliction—which is rather difficult to simulate—and perhaps also because the word “maimed” is polysemous. It can refer to various physical ailments related to a disability, not just an amputated limb.

So... I am reminded of the video we saw at the "Pursue Peace!" Convention in 2022. "Put away Peace Wreckers" about 2 sisters, Haley and Emily. Haley had a social media account. https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwbcov22_14_VIDEO Lesson: Let's not be Emily 😁 Not saying you are my brother but yeah, may want to ask yourself: Is it really necessary to broach this subject with her? Only you can say. May Jehovah guide you in the right direction. 💙

One of the newspaper articles mentioned "Gang 18" or "Pandilla 18". Google tells me that they are: Pandilla 18 (also known as the 18th Street Gang or Barrio 18) is a massive, transnational criminal organization that originated in Los Angeles in the 1960s. Known for extreme violence, drug trafficking, and extortion, it operates in the United States, Mexico, and Central America, and was officially designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. government. So, it's a cartel? Or cartel-related? I hope the families find peace in the resurrection hope.

Before Covid we had apostates outside protesting, they were particularly targeting young ones. In the Friday they tried getting into the building to cause trouble but the security staff and our attendants managed to keep them out. By the Saturday it was discovered (not sure how) that there was a Facebook page and big event sent up for apostates and they had been plotting for months- the worst part for me was that my mum and I were warned by 1 of the brothers that my older sibling was 1 of the organisers 😭 They persisted in protesting outside and had placard and banners and were attempting to speak to ones coming in and out of the Convention. Attendants and police managed to keep the peace and direct us away from them. We ended up having announcements basically saying to keep our heads down and not engage with them if we went outside. Was a very interesting experience!

Protect Yourself From Apostasy https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=202023178&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=2

I decided to get a Canon Pixma TR8620a. It seems to be the closest successor to the MX870 I had, so I familiar with it. The decision was driven by familiarity and convenience instead of research.

I remembered that we have a small Vietnamese Group that has to use JW Stream from time to time for public talks. I did check the JW Stream box for a future PT and it does show up in NWP as an icon beside the name of the speaker. Our brothers have been naming the congregation as - [name] JW Stream so they have already been alerting everyone. This new icon may be more convenient in the future.

It’s rated R for violence and profanity so I won’t be watching the movie.

1975 is because some people were here for a date 2020-2022 = COVID stopped our momentum a bit (and people died more than usual)

The 7.3 quake in Mexico has already experienced some large aftershocks, such as this 6.0

It's such beautiful symbolism to use a scarred tree to represent Witnesses during the Holocaust; they were attacked on all sides, but still stood tall. I cried again reading the article. I wonder if this type of Memorial will be deemed inappropriate or a cause for stumbling in the NS, but for now I really appreciate it.

May be 'Society' ?

and now report from soc https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/germany/New-Memorial-in-Berlin-Honors-the-Courage-of-Jehovahs-Witnesses-Under-the-Nazi-Regime/