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I just downloaded the installer, extracted with 7zip, and cut and paste the files to the program folder.

Yes we a sharing with another congregation. Its a bit of a drive there. Just heard, August is the possible start date with completion by November.

It was about 18 years ago a decision was made to have a new kingdom hall. A search was launched to find suitable land for a hall. Nothing! A few years later and the RBC became the LDC. The LDC agreed that we needed a new place, and took over the project and the search. Still Nothing! About 10 years in, and we received news from the LDC. It was not what we expected and a little disappointing. After years of searching and failing, they decided to, rather than relocated o a new hall, they would refurb the existing one. It was disappointing because we had high hopes for a new building in a better location. Plans were drawn up. It was to be a major refurb with big structural changes, taking 8 months to complete. We were put on the list, waiting for a date. 2020, and in lockdown. The project on hold. Unbeknownst to us at the time, the LDC started to reinvestigate the possibility of a new build. Casting their nets wider and searching every pocket of land. But sadly, nothing. Back to plan B. 2022 and the project is back on. 2023 and planning permission was sought and granted. 2024 and we got a start date - March 2025. The date was postponed until August 2025 and to be completed by March 2026. July 2025, we had our last meeting at the Kingdom Hall. It was a sad and happy occasion. Within the next week, the place was cleared and stripped. Ceilings, lights, av system, carpets and chairs all removed. All ready for the project team to move in and begin. No going back now! August 2025. The project was been put on hold because of a "development". The LDC team move on to other projects, leaving us with no Kingdom Hall. March 2026. Good news! A building has been purchased! It is only 20 years old. Built by, and until recently used by, the Plymouth Brethren. Its a really nice building by the looks of it and only needs minor works doing to it. Plenty of parking spaces too. As it is already a place of worship, we are good on that front too - no seeking a change of use. Soon we hear more about the building and the new project.

Ah yes, Brother Ipad and Sister Samsung are regular attendees on Zoom.

The bible reading in the daily text doesn't start until tomorrow. This one started Friday Does anyone know if Alexa can read the memorial bible reading for each day? If so, what is the command?

JW Sign Language is no more either. It was merged with JW Library. So only 3 libraries. I'm happy that Watchtower Library is continued to be supported and developed. Find it the best for searching and research. I like the look and feel of WOL. And it can be used on any device, including Linux or Macs without extra software. On my tablet, I will use a combination of JW Library and WOL. I download current and most used publications on JWL for meetings and ministry, but use WOL for the rest. The latest WTL update, I guess will be included with update 2602. If you want to uninstall and install the new version before then, I suggest you first backup the rs_data folder + the file named update. within the Watchtower Library program folder, and then restore after installing. This will save time and data downloading the publications again.

You can download it here Watchtower Library

I have noticed that if I remove JW Library and everything in it, and then reinstall the app and download all the same publication I had before, it uses less space. I don't know if some temporary files are remaining and clogging up space, but something is.

Diesel has gone up to £1.70 a litre from £1.40 only a few weeks ago. Petrol at £1.50 now. Trying to use the car less because of this.

This reminds me of the time when a older sister asked me for hug because she needed one. What she didn't know is that I needed one too that day. So we both got the hug we needed.❤️

We use Only-T. Good app, simple to use. I like the analogue clock, and set it up with a split analogue clock and digital countdown.

Does anyone know if there is a ETA for NWS Mobile to come out of beta? Are there still issues with latest beta version? Brothers are keen to use it, but not ready to enable it yet until I am confident that there won't be problems or data loss.

Is there a way to use NW Scheduler to alert publishers that a volunteer is needed for a midweek meeting part?

Just a thought, when reporting problems or issues, it would be good to clearly state what version the problem is with - Windows Desktop, Mobile Android/iOS, or with the Publisher app. Or maybe its time this topic to be split into 3 separate ones - Desktop, Mobile and Publisher.

Updated to 8.0.#4025. Changed to new server. All ok. No issues. Yet to enable mobile. Might wait until it comes out of beta.

We did have some of the "old" tracts on order. It seems the order for these has been cancelled. And they no longer appear on JW Hub for ordering. So once stocks are gone, they gone! Also told that any requests for the new tracts won't be shipped until the autumn when stocks will became available. So use your supplies wisely.

Try checking this folder, and delete anything there C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\WatchtowerBibleandTractSo.45909CDBADF3C_5rz59y55nfz3e\LocalState\Download and C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\WatchtowerBibleandTractSo.45909CDBADF3C_5rz59y55nfz3e\LocalState\Temp also in the folder C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\WatchtowerBibleandTractSo.45909CDBADF3C_5rz59y55nfz3e\LocalState\Data deleting the files downloadmanger.*

Not sure about the number of videos, but the number of written articles has decreased. In 2025 there wasn't been a single Young People Ask, Help for the Family, Bible Verses Explained, Was it Designed or From Our Archives article published. I think they have been discontinued, some of which in favour of videos (like Reasons for your Faith, For a Happy Marriage). New Bible Changes Lives stories, Was it Designed and Imitate their Faith now seem to be videos only. Some videos are included as part of Monthly broadcast, and then later posted as a separate video, which may make it appear like there are less videos published.

Why do they edit it? This is more like part 2 of the AM.

Some may have chosen to avoid the AM topic to avoid spoilers and wait for the broadcast, so the AM will be fresh for them. Also watching it for the first time, or re-watching it if you saw it live you may pick up on points that were missed before. So this topic can be like discussing it with fresh eyes.

Before you abandon Windows, just note what the website says about it NWS Mobile is a mobile version of New World Scheduler and contains many features found in NWS Desktop. It does not contain all the features of the Desktop version (at least not for now) So make sure the features you need and use are in the Mobile version. I couldn't find on the website what features are not included with the Mobile version. My guess is that admins will still need to use the Desktop version.

Ep1 of the Good News is on the home page of jw.org at the moment. Make good use of it in the ministry this week. The preview trailer is still available as well. You can show that on the door and encourage them to watch the full episode. And Ep2 and 3 will be openly available from January.

This line under subheading Membership needs updating. However, should you become “no longer one of Jehovah’s Witnesses” via disassociation or disfellowshipping, to something like However, should you be removed as one Jehovah's Witnesses or disassociate yourself ...

I'm going to guess that it will be next week, the 26th

One issue I've noticed (at least on Windows), is scrolling through the contents of a publication. If there is lots of chapters or articles, it goes very slow - even hangs for while. Example the More Topics or YPA article series.