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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.

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.

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

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

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

🇪🇸 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.

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.

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

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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.

Next monday

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

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

Yes, it is available on 141.

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":""}

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.”**

Is it available yet? What's new? 141 ???

We are going to apply for Marseille. Hope we get accepted this time. Last International for us as visiting delegates was 2019 Phoenix AZ USA.

Wow ! It's awesome !

What amazing choices! What a dream... 🥹

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

Sunday, September 6 You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things.—Rev. 4:11. The most important reason why we preach the good news is that we love Jehovah God and his holy name. We view our ministry as a way to praise the God we love. We wholeheartedly agree that Jehovah God is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power from his loyal worshippers. We give him glory and honor when we share with others the convincing evidence that he “created all things” and that we owe him our very existence. We give him power—our power—when we use our time, energy, and resources to share in the ministry as fully as our circumstances allow. (Matt. 6:33; Luke 13:24; Col. 3:23) Put simply, we love to speak about the God we love. We also feel compelled to tell others about his name and what it stands for. w24.05 17 ¶11

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.

Im sure Poland isn’t the only country where selfishness and shortsightedness show that we are closer and closer to the end of human rule. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HeQn8Nf4G/?mibextid=wwXIfr 7,5 milion PLN (~2 mln USD) investment got awarded

Tambien noté ese cambio. Debe significar que ya estan haciendo el cambio para poner las nuevas. Si es un hecho que habrá el proximo año verdad? English: I noticed that change too. It must mean they're already making the switch to install the new ones. It is a sure thing for next year, right?

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.

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.

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?

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

It was dated August 31, 2025. You are right, we may have received it Monday morning. It still seems likely we may hear something tomorrow, at least I hope so.