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  1. Someone specifically asked about those kind of shirts in South Florida In South Florida they are considered casual, A few fancy restaurants won’t let you in dressed like that in this locale so I was answering his question
  2. No Hawaiian shirts no Guayabera shirts in South Florida we see them at social events but not meetings I foresee some mild drama-unfortunately TODAY - Sisters pants = 4 adults - 1 teen & 1 child the teen was a bit casual (several sisters also mentioned it)looked like party wear 2 of the adults wore pants that were extremely tight - not good 2 looked ….. normal? … business like? the 9 year old looked the best to me simple slacks - shirts and small jacket ( I complimented her in front of her grandparents) only 1 appointed Brother (out of 25) skipped a tie 2 baptized visitors from France skipped Tie 3-4 publishers were sans jackets BOE met and agreed to request ‘normal’ wear until we have some more detailed instructions (we expect this soon) so Ties for Brothers conducting Service jacket and Tie for those with ‘additional congregation meeting duties) Ties and jackets for parts and those who might be ‘back-up’ only thing still VAGUE ….. what is CASUAL? How are y’all defining casual??????
  3. Sorry Jeans are NEVER considered Elegant - perhaps you meant a different word look up the definition and the current view - they are always considered casual - possibly business casual by some Elegant is actually the exact opposite of Jeans or Spandex YES jeans are appropriate for work and other environments - but they are never considered Elegant by the world …and our standards are SO much higher
  4. There is an older article that says Denim or jeans do not belong at the Kingdom Hall….. keep in mind it is an old article - but havent seen a change and its listed as not to be worn to Bethel in the Visual pictures provided to each cong and posted in many KHs
  5. Take a picture - i have about 100 - used for work - service - public teaching secular - teaching @ meetings still common here in the business world as an fashionable expression and most appointed will still wear @ meetings - since we all need to be prepared to help with parts and the 8-10 brothers with non-teaching assignments/duties
  6. @rodejong If this content bothers you to that extreme then you do not need to participate If you have any Scriptural reasons, or something in writing - feel free to provide that for us all —otherwise it is mostly opinion —we are all able to have and share our opinion - and sometimes a reference to a spiritual precedence helps me see things from a different angle; We do have multiple references in writing and in the Scriptures to look to mature Christians for examples and to follow their pattern since this is a BRAND NEW situation here in the US - I appreciate the wealth of information and images and discussions it has been a SORE point for many folks here…..for many years so although some content is highly humorous and nothing should be posted that is distasteful or making fun of individuals I personally appreciate the unaltered pictures of fellow brothers - GB - Helpers - Bethelites - cong publishers which show variety and modesty …. It helps me formulate some thoughts i can share with local brothers especially with the 20+ young men in my hall who often request some direction or input This thread specifically has helped me in numerous discussions several with older ones who are rigid and not willing to adjust to the changes several with young men on the new freedom….and the responsibility to remain modest and presentable several with sisters explaining/comparing how this can be viewed as momentous for the brothers in the US and quite a few with appointed brothers on reasonableness, balance, individuality and not going beyond what’s written I do agree that we all need balance and need to show respect - and hope we continue that in this thread
  7. Has anyone done anything cool with their Outlines I would also like to maybe just pull the scriptures from an outline - to read and review separately
  8. Yes - its almost a coincidence….more likely they were recorded last summer / fall / early winter 2023 We have had bearded brothers doing Bethel morning worship, comments, Gilead and branch committee school students with beards for the last 3 months
  9. We installed something similar from Home Depot - black grabber with kind of self seating action (kind of similar to the gray ones someone posted the self stick eventually separate because of the regular usage lasted less than 3 months only installed 1 set not 2 we screwed them into the side of the sound cabinet - now they never get lost / set aside or dropped your looks nice - and clean looking although I can see the drywall probably made a mess
  10. At Pabo The fact of the matter means we have written instruction Until that instruction has been superseded by a new letter The previous instruction applies We’ve been told in letters that, unless something was countermanded by a follow up letter, all guidelines remain in Play sometimes brothers need gentle reminders of this fact
  11. Perhaps some do not know the definition of FAD noun an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities; a craze. since this is the first known hairstyle created by our father it can not be considered a fad since it is the longest lasting and original - the word dad does not apply Why would any mature spiritual adult humans cause issues with our negative opinions about propriety - when our father created us this way don’t see any possible justification by a balanced adult Jehovah choose to reveal this ‘Light’ or understanding might it be because during tribulation we may not have a handy razor - I don’t know Might it be that we will look like our ancient brothers / men of old / those we study with Might it be to create Unity among us worldwide we all may have questions - but rejoice in the new ‘Light’ If you encounter some naysayers Ask how long it to them to accept Jehovahs revealed light on Bible scripture / Principles or how long until they supported 50 hr pioneering or how many months they kept reporting their time MOST of us accepted these truths/changes/adjustments immediately and rejoice that obedience was blessed in the past and ‘release from bondage’ is blessed now ….. lol
  12. In case you did not know Hawaiian shirts where approved for Hawaii a short while ago …..like 1-2 years i think (i heard the islanders also consider it formal wear….idk) they were told it is allowed for service and meetings - there was probably a post here somewhere about it
  13. I switched to full face instead of half…..it covers face and beard
  14. He looked last weekend..l he was the branch rep for assembly Sat and Sunday

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About DarinS

  • Birthday March 21

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    Darin
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    Florida
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    yes
  • Baptized
    yes

How I Found the Truth

  • How I found the Truth
    from infancy

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    Motorcycle - LDC - DRC
  • My favorite books
    besides Bible - still like Bible Story book...lol
    read a lot -- Tech - Sci-Fi - Adventure - Mystery
  • My favorite music
    My Alexa plays (originals from JW.org -- Rock and roll -- Spanish music or sometimes Jazz
  • My favorite quotes
    Begin to live life as though your prayers are already answered
    the point of tact is NOT sharp
    dont fix it if its not broken
    you cant fix Stupid...turns out you cant quarantine it either
    im NOT lazy - i just really like doing nothing
    i have neither the Time nor the Crayons to explain this to you today

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