2020 Governing Body Update #9

[Thesauron]

2020 Governing Body Update #9

 

https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&lank=docid-702020497_1_VIDEO

[Qapla]

WOW!  Right from the intro Br. Lett did not "pull any punches" ... and he kept that sentiment till the end    

 

Updates numbers ... more than 7500 JW have died from C-19     

 

 

Edited December 25, 2020 by Qapla

[Dustparticle]

2 minutes ago, Qapla said:

WOW!  Right from the intro Br. Lett did not "pull any punches" ... and he kept that sentiment till the end    

 

Updates numbers ... more than 7500 JW have died from C-19     

 

 

Just a reminder that, not all died because they broke the rules.

[SUNRAY]

1 minute ago, Dustparticle said:

Just a reminder that, not all died because they broke the rules.

We watched the white board video last night and were thinking how great a witness and how helpful it could be if the news channels showed it!

[Qapla]

5 minutes ago, Dustparticle said:

Just a reminder that, not all died because they broke the rules.

 

I never said/indicated/implied that they did ... only  that the pandemic is real and we are not immune to the effects of it.

[Thesauron]

Just a reminder that, not all died because they broke the rules.

That is true, but it is a real reminder to take it seriously, even though we might feel that it isn’t so bad in my area. We do not let our guard down!

[Lee49]

Sister Slender's video was very informative and touching, coming from the Navajo area that was extremely isolated!

[WilliamChew]

GB Update #9 transcript

 

2020-12 GB Update #9.pdf

 

2020-12 GB Update #9.docx

 

2020-12 GB Update #9.epub

[friendlyone]

I know of several brothers who have caught covid in nearby congregations, and one brother died from it. Tragic!

 

The update is once again a good reminder to take necessary precautions, but even then there are no guarantees. 🤔

[Dustparticle]

1 hour ago, Qapla said:

 

I never said/indicated/implied that they did ... only  that the pandemic is real and we are not immune to the effects of it.

And I never said that you said neither of these. Yet, some have twisted their words around. 

[Tortuga]

1 hour ago, Dustparticle said:

And I never said that you said neither of these. Yet, some have twisted their words around. 

Thank you Dusty. We know that you were just adding to John's comment and we appreciate your observations.

[Qapla]

Sorry for any misunderstandings ...

 

Let's get back to discussing this wonderful, timely update   

 

[Jothob]

4 hours ago, Lee49 said:

Sister Slender's video was very informative and touching, coming from the Navajo area that was extremely isolated!

Yes I can’t believe how many of her relatives have died...😕

[Tbs77]

Poor Sister Slender

Per capita NN is hit hardest region in the USA with COVID-19!

On the Navajo Nation, COVID-19 death toll is higher than any US state. Here's how you can support community relief.

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/3652816001

[Loopy]

Also like Br. Lett said that even tho we may do everything  right to avoid getting the virus, it could still happen. But if we follow the directions given by Governing Body, “not let our guard down” & listen to the authorities and that still happens, at least we tried to avoid it. 
 

This Jehovah knows as well.

 

My heart dropped when I learned how many friends we have lost now. 😭 They are in the safest place, in Jehovah’s memory.💐 ♥️

[Dages]

7500...

[Shannie]

Well over 7500

[jwhess]

We had a brother in the next congregation who died on Tuesday and I think that was after the date he mentioned.  We had 3 more cases this week.

[New World Explorer]

In Victoria 57 days with community free Cov-19, we have received updated directions for our ministry.

We are able to visit Bible studies and RV's if both parties are not in a high risk category. (All other areas of ministry still suspended including carts) 

Our branch is monitoring events daily, and adjustment can be made on the spot, but for now we go with new directions.

 

[trottigy]

I liked that he said, it's not just about making sure we are safe it's also about thinking of others. We may be ok, but our example may cause others to let down their guard and it cost them. It was a good reminder for me.

[Doug]

9 hours ago, jwhess said:

We had a brother in the next congregation who died on Tuesday and I think that was after the date he mentioned.  We had 3 more cases this week.

To remind everyone , the date Bro. Lett mentioned was December 20.

[Leslie.m]

What I personally don’t understand is why disregarding these clear reminders isn’t being taken more seriously in the congregation. In this part of the world, it’s the summer holiday period, and not only are many, many witnesses (including many with privileges) travelling to visit family; but they are happily posting about it on social media as well. This in spite of both govt direction (although we’re no longer in a lockdown, due to the second wave the govt has asked us to restrict unnecessary travel), the Dec Cong announcement, and now this reminder. Why isn’t this seen as a violation of specific guidelines, especially with regard to blood guilt, by spreading the virus?

[Thesauron]

What I personally don’t understand is why disregarding these clear reminders isn’t being taken more seriously in the congregation. In this part of the world, it’s the summer holiday period, and not only are many, many witnesses (including many with privileges) travelling to visit family; but they are happily posting about it on social media as well. This in spite of both govt direction (although we’re no longer in a lockdown, due to the second wave the govt has asked us to restrict unnecessary travel), the Dec Cong announcement, and now this reminder. Why isn’t this seen as a violation of specific guidelines, especially with regard to blood guilt, by spreading the virus?

It can definitely be. Jesus Christ has been set as judge of such things. And appointed brothers can be removed, and have been.

[Luisabola]

I was just going to say in our street we have seen soooo many houses with family round, celebrating Christmas just as they usually would be. Most seem to be ignoring the advice. We NEED to be different. We should stand out as different. 
 

Stay safe everyone!

[Adam!]

We were told we’ve had 30 positive cases in our circuit in the past 2 weeks.