Gunman opens fire in German city of Hamburg - Brothers and Sisters Wounded

[Amygdala]

18 minutes ago, Skye said:

Glad you’re ok. We are farther out but still shaken. My prayers are with the families and friends of all affected. Satan’s cruel world indeed.

You too! 💞  I have written to ask about someone we know in Hamburg. Last days indeed. 

[Keep Fighting]

Maybe moderators will change the name of the topic, there are several killed- not «only» wonded. 
 

Here is a direct picture from the news 15 min ago. 
please Jehovah hold hard in the brothers and sisters hands. Isaiah 41:10 

Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’

[➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone]

Our Evening News is quite confronting. Many cameras recorded the horror.

Some may benefit not to watch the News Reel.

[Amygdala]

Absolutely crushing to see some of the brothers being taken out by ambulance. 😪

[Doug]

1 hour ago, Old said:

 

I wonder if we will hear of the conflicts with the trauma staff and our stand on blood. Extreme pressure will is placed on these families, totally without warning, so sad.

 

Yes, I think our stand on blood will be front and center with the media.

[Old]

18 minutes ago, ➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone said:

Our Evening News is quite confronting. Many cameras recorded the horror.

Some may benefit not to watch the News Reel.

Do you know the channel? I find nothing on evening News Australia.

[GoldAussieGirl]

4 minutes ago, Old said:

Do you know the channel? I find nothing on evening News Australia.

10 news first at 5 just did a story on it here in SA 

[Thomas Walker]

Local news in my part of Australia (Tas) had it as the second story of the night.

[Bluebell]

The Brother's in Hamburg received the instruction not to do public witnessing at the moment and not to talk to the press nor to give interviews...

[Amygdala]

A statement already came out from Selters.

[Portr3xian]

Makes me think how timely the morning worship part was in this months broadcast about a word of encouragement. These dear will need our encouragement through our prayers. We can be sure that despite its tragic nature, Jehovah and Jesus have everything under control and will provide the encouragement and support our dear brothers need. 

 

The tested quality of our faith works out endurance. 

[Hanni]

According to german media the shooter was an ex brother, between 30 and 40 years old. It makes me sick! Can‘t concentrate on anything else today. I have already prayed that this won‘t overcast the Memorial & invitation to the Memorial. 

[Skye]

12 minutes ago, Woanders said:

A statement already came out from Selters.

 

Here is the link: https://jehovaszeugen.de/de/amoktat-in-hamburg/

[Amygdala]

It’s in German.

[Hanni]

Translation:

 

Statement on the rampage in Hamburg

 Selters/Taunus, March 9th, 2023 – The religious community is deeply affected by the horrific amok attack on its members of the faith in a Kingdom Hall in Hamburg after a service.  Several people died and others were seriously injured.  Our deepest sympathy goes to the families of the victims and the traumatized eyewitnesses.  The local church ministers are doing their best to support them in this difficult hour.  We pray for all those affected and wish them the power of the God of all comfort (1 Corinthians 1:3, 4).

[➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone]

1 hour ago, Old said:

Do you know the channel? I find nothing on evening News Australia.

5 at 5pm. Then 7 at 6pm after the 'local' news (so approx 6:20)

There has not been much mention on our ABC during the day.

Edited March 10, 2023 by ➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone

[Dages]

42 minutes ago, Hanni said:

According to german media the shooter was an ex brother, between 30 and 40 years old. It makes me sick! Can‘t concentrate on anything else today. I have already prayed that this won‘t overcast the Memorial & invitation to the Memorial. 

 

I'm sure many prayers have been sent to Jehovah since this sad event.

[Michał]

So sad 😔

My aunt who lives in south Germany I was stressed when she heard the news report in the morning. She says that Satan wants to terrify us so we would give up. 
 

She also pointed me to a German NDR radio/tv. This is current recap: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/Tote-nach-Schuessen-in-Hamburg-Polizei-spricht-von-Amoktat,schiesserei744.html

 

Its in German but I used translator in the web browser. 

[Ishaya]

its really shocking, but what may be the motive of the shooter?and who are really his targets? could it be that our brothers are simply caught in a crossfire?

[Bosko]

I can confirm from a reliable source that the killer was an disfellowshipped person.

So sad.

[jayrtom]

The number of dead is now 8 and 25 injured according to police statements

18 were taken out without injuries

 

(From portuguese news)

Edited March 10, 2023 by jayrtom

[JennyM]

3 hours ago, Dustparticle said:

In these last days, we will have to live with this until Jesus arrives.

yes. like unemployment. poverty and climate disaster 

[Luisabola]

23 minutes ago, Bosko said:

I can confirm from a reliable source that the killer was an disfellowshipped person.

So sad.

Oh no. 

[Ishaya]

17 minutes ago, Bosko said:

I can confirm from a reliable source that the killer was an disfellowshipped person.

So sad.

 

Its really sad,

I remember a time when a man seriously lost his temper at the COBE of my congregation for not agreeing to approve him for baptism despite the efforts he's been making,for some time now the man has stopped attending meetings.

Some people can take it very seriously when they lose approval or recognition in the congregation.

[George]

At my congregation, we have decided to carry out the immediate Sheppard Visits with all brothers and sisters. It might be that media will bring some negative news and assumptions about our style of life as a JWs. Better is to be prepared. And, of course, now is the most preferred time to bring comfort to our brothers and sisters.