Sam Anya

Am following 

I fully agree with you. 

@James Thomas Rook Jr. @James Thomas Rook Jr. 

thank you very much Bro Rook. I'm impressed by your contribution on this issue which involved me and am confused on what to do. I believe with all this finding I can make a sound decision. 

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Thank you so much sis. Melinda for your painstaken research on this issue, your findings have been very helpful. ??????

Please can a jw occupy a public office when it comes by express appointment.? 

I think I go with Ann when she said memorial should be for only active witnesses in a secret location, actually that was exactly what Jesus did. 

On the other hand in as much as the governing has decided to throw it public then let the disfellowship one attend. After all Christ died while we were yet sinners and not for the ritcheous. 

Well if the society can sponsor for higher education in other to fill various gap in times of need, then why hammering strongly on no higher education, these ones acquiring higher education can still be of help to the society and their skills will be harnessed if they choose to serve.

2 hours ago, Rosalie Barry said:

In the New System we will have a completely different way of dressing. You never see any of the brothers in suits in the artist conceptions of the New System. Everyone has their own style of clothes in the pictures. But for now we have to show the world that professional persona so they know we take things seriously 

@Rosalie BarryYeah I believe you. They see the seriousness, they become curious, they visit the site and then witnessing takes place on its own. 

On 12/22/2017 at 5:13 PM, SuziQ1513 said:

Hi Shirley,

I'm not sure if you are still around given the sideline responses from the men who are prolific commenters but I thought I would respond since I'm a single sister over 50yo and can feel your pain.    

As we are all aware, Jehovah created men and women to have companionship and have an intimate partner to share our deepest feelings with, find support when we "fall" and some to share our joys and happiness.   However, right from the "get go", that purpose was thwarted by Satan and human selfishness.   That said, I know that lonely feeling and desire for close companionship, intimacy and a sense of security.    My experience and observation is that marriage isn't necessarily the cure for the void one feels as a single person so caution is necessary.   My moto is:  Men are like parking places, the good ones are taken and the rest are handicapped (-:    Don't get me wrong, I do think there are good single men out there but they are rare.   Personally, I have accepted the fact that I won't find that "rare" one, however, I know sisters (over 50yo)  who have found good partners and seem happy (but not problem free).   My cynicism is obvious I know, but it helps me focus on outward things instead of inward feelings.  I have a full life as a servant of Jehovah and have many interests that fill the "quiet times".   I accept that statistically my chances of finding a compatible mate are slim to none (Satan has done a great job of culling the male gender through ions of wars causing an uneven number of males to females), therefore, I refuse to let feelings of loneliness consume me.   

I hope I don't come across as lecturing you or seeming insensitive, but I  wanted you to get an idea of where I'm coming from.  I do understand your deep feelings and know we all cope in different ways.   As sisters, we can support each other by honestly sharing those feelings (which I'm glad you did), having a good cry and a good laugh ( I can be more humorous than I'm being right now).   So I would say, "Hang in there sis! "   - Agape - your sister in the Truth

 Suzy is not like you are lecturing, your words are truly helpful I fully understand the point you are trying to make. And like you said sharing these feeling with others will yield great support to us, I think I gained more from you.

thanks 

Sam Anya

@James Thomas Rook Jr. q@tromboneck @Shirley Ann Lowery Hello Shirley, 

i chose to write on this post though I have never been married, I never experienced what living with a soul mate is like. But just like you I have been praying to Jehovah to help find that mate whom will be spiritually compartible with me. So many times I go through the same loneliness just like you do. What has helped me to endure is prayer and patience and what enables me to move on is the faith that soon Jehovah will lead me up to the one I'm seeking for. 

Thanks 

Samuel chinenye 

May the family accept my condolences, I wish them the fortitude to bear there loss.