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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.

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!

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

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

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

We had a visit from the traveling overseer, and he said that anything urgent will be posted under News, just like the announcements, at the top of the JW app under Alerts. Any sudden developments involving the UN or Babylon will be posted there. He also said it's good to check the app regularly. And me? I've already opened it about eight times today—like an F5. 😂😂

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.

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".

We officially hit 1 Million followers on Instagram and 170K followers on TikTok. It took us 1 month, 2 weeks, and 3 days to reach 1M on Instagram. That is about 10.86% of peak publishers for 2025 Service Year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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/

Friday, July 17 He does not give the spirit sparingly.—John 3:34. Jehovah loves you and wants you to be part of his family. That is true no matter what obstacles to baptism you are facing. Jesus said to a group of his first-century disciples: “If you have faith the size of a mustard grain, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matt. 17:20) Those present to hear this had been with Jesus for just a few years, so their faith was still growing. But Jesus assured them that if they developed sufficient faith, Jehovah would help them to move mountainlike obstacles. And Jehovah will help you to do the same! If you recognize obstacles that prevent you from getting baptized, take steps to remove them without delay. Dedicate yourself to Jehovah and get baptized. It is the best decision you could ever make! w25.03 7 ¶18-20

More than a million

Thursday, July 16 We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all time.—Heb. 10:10. According to the Bible, a ransom is the price paid to bring about atonement and reconciliation. From Jehovah’s standpoint, it provides the basis to restore what was lost. In what way? Remember, Adam and Eve lost their perfect life along with the prospect of living forever. So the ransom would need to be a price of equal value to what was lost. (1 Tim. 2:6) It could be paid only by an adult man who (1) was perfect; (2) had the potential of living forever on earth; and (3) was willing to give up, or to sacrifice, that life for us. Consider three reasons why Jesus was able to pay that ransom price. (1) He was perfect—“he committed no sin.” (1 Pet. 2:22) (2) Because of that, he had the potential of living forever on earth. (3) He was willing to die and give up that life for us.—Heb. 10:9. w25.02 4-5 ¶11-12

Can you imagine someone of high influence being told, "right now we need someone to clean the toilets and you are next in line for that duty."

No one knows the day or hour but Jehovah and possibly Jesus. I wasn't implying the Governing Body knew that information. Please.

I try to think ahead, when we will be in Paradise, we will think how "fast" it came. Now, on this side, it may feel it is late, but when we will be centuries years old, explaining it to the resurrected ones, we will discuss about how quick it came.

That may not be immediately obvious if that is a process that takes weeks or months to complete. Besides, the UN getting power is the first sign we are looking for.