A brother from the Russian branch

[Skyler]

We had a foreshortened meeting  tonight. A brother and his wife from the Russian branch visited us. We have a pretty small Russian group that meets at our hall, so it was so encouraging to see that they sent a shepherd to the brothers who spoke in their native tongue. He was interviewed by 1 of our elders, and explained a lot of what we heard tonight, about the seizing and liquidation. He tells us that all the brothers and sisters at bethel were given a shepherding call individually, and congregations were sent letters of instruction prior to the announcement, of what they were going to do and where. He said that each Field Service Group were instructed to meet at a publishers home, and that many had already graciously offered up their residences. Reminds me of the video at our last convention taking place in the great tribulation. And the importance of being at our meetings!

 

He was calm and collected about the whole thing, but I heard him begin to choke up about losing their hall, how the brothers there at bethel will be sent to branch offices in other countries and some will stay and maintain the properties (I assume until they are seized). He quickly composed himself when our speaker asked what he'll be leaving behind. He said, "my car and an empty room" and smiled. Such is the importance to keep our eye simple. It was a wonderful part and I really wanted to share. 

Edited April 21, 2017 by lovejoypeace

[Omoyeme]

Thank you Sister Skyler for sharing this experience. 

[EverlastingLifeInView]

Wow how I wish I would have been there to hear him speak! Feels very surreal to me. Things are starting to feel more and more real prophecy wise. How kind of the brothers to give each bethalite a one on one shepherding call. Jehovah really knows how to care for his people. 

[Poly Ester]

 Thank you so much for sharing this.  It's wonderful to see how the brothers are being shepherd right now.  I pray that they remain bold and that Jehovah will be with them and care for them. 

[BibleSteve]

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Many noticed sharp contrast between the verdict and the behavior of the judge. This would explain a lot #jwrussia

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Was the state forcing the Judge by some means to give this verdict? It is well reported about the behaviour of the president and people being killed after opposing or speaking out with critic against him

 

 I watched this tv documentary some days ago "Hunting the KGB Killers" – gripping documentary more outrageous than a spy movie http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hunting-the-kgb-killers  It is very eye opening to some of the goings in Russia including some workings of people in their Justice system

Edited April 21, 2017 by BibleSteve
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[Roberto Flores]

Appreciate a lot your comments about this topic

[Allen]

Thank you dear Sister for posting this...Feeling awful right now for our dear brothers and sisters in Russia... After enduring years of persecution, one would have wished that their freedom for worshiping Jehovah would last for long, but its not to be... We are all praying for you. Be courageous and strong my dear brothers and sisters. Your outstanding example of remaining faithful in the face of hostilities is an inspiration for us to remain faithful. Jehovah has definitely something better for you in store... He is going to bare his mighty arm soon... Till then let us all remain firm...LOVE YOU ALL...  

 

 

[Tortuga]

10 hours ago, lovejoypeace said:

He tells us that all the brothers and sisters at bethel were given a shepherding call individually, and congregations were sent letters of instruction prior to the announcement, of what they were going to do and where.

I appreciate the Organization gave the brothers practical advice about what to do. We rely on Jehovah and that includes using the wisdom and discernment  that he gave us.