Carmen Erwin

This year's convention reinforces it with a video:
 

Myself and One of the gals I go out in service with made a parody out of this song while walking door to door in service we had a great time. Because we were having so much fun when people opened their doors our happiness must have been contagious because when we left the door they were just as happy! ??

What  a  wonderful  baptism ❤  Serve  Jehovah  with  all  your  heart !
Our  sick  Brother  on  a  stretcher - slowly  into  the water...
Really torched by this picture… with his health situation has vowed to serve Jehovah,
what  is  about  me  and  you,  that  are  fit,  can't  we  do  more ??
Oh  Jehovah,  please  bless  this  faithful  Brother ❤
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Where are your gods that you made for yourself? Let them rise up if they can save you in your time of calamity.—Jer. 2:28.
Israel did not prove faithful to Jehovah. They allowed themselves to be influenced by nations that worshipped gods of wood and stone. Instead of producing fine fruitage by practicing pure worship and acting as Jehovah’s faithful witnesses, Israel produced the rotten fruitage of idolatry. (Hos. 10:1, 2) Thus, Jesus told the hypocritical Jewish leaders of his day: “The Kingdom of God will be taken from you and be given to a nation producing its fruits.” (Matt. 21:43) Only those in the “new covenant,” foretold by Jehovah through his prophet Jeremiah, could be part of that new nation, spiritual Israel. Of the spiritual Israelites who would be brought into that new covenant, Jehovah had prophesied: “I will become their God, and they will become my people.” (Jer. 31:31-33) Jehovah made spiritual Israel his people in the first century. w14 11/15 4:17-19
 

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In my family worship night we had the chance to meditate on what Paradise would look like. We all shared what we thought it would be like and then we where able to paint it on a canvas. It was so fun! We had the new song melodies in the background and we all sang as we painted. I love our family worship night! There is no doubt that this is the best life ever! Photo shared by @spidey1212
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Thank you! For a clear explanation. I knew I read this some time back but could not remember when. Iv been going over all the new information trying to get a clear understanding. And also to remember it as well. And yes I do really enjoy the work since I quit my secular work warehousing inventory and organization, for 8 years to work for an inferm brother and his elderly mother.  I have found great joy in helping the brother and sister stay spiritually strong they help me by the way too. And because I only work 2-1/2days I can reg auxiliary pioneer.    I used to hate and dread going in service but because I'm regular those fears have disappeared and I have found that my happiest moments are in service. The joy of finding right hearted ones and working with the brothers and sisters that often has really changed my serving Jehovah from groaning to absolute JOY!!!??

Ten year old Andres running to get in line for baptism yesterday in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Photo shared by @peegeedeemmm
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This is GREAT news.
So sorry to read what Carmen wrote.  The ability to converse in more than one language greatly expands you horizons.  After English, Spanish is the language spoken in the most countries.  It is my second language.
Simply being around persons who speak another language made me learn some of their language.  Had you interacted more with your Latin relatives, and listened carefully, you would have learned some Spanish.  Anyway, it is never too late to start; ask them and they will teach you.  Pide sus deudos y les ensenare a ti.  (sorry English keyboard :-D)

I loved reading this thank you for the time you took to explain your opinion on the subject. ?

Will Jesus teach to groups of people the same that he did while he was preaching on the earth, again in the paradise? Or should we expect not to talk to Jesus personally?
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It is my personal belief that when we are restored to perfection we will receive communication directly from Jehovah God as did Adam and Eve when they were perfect. See scripture quoted.
"(Genesis 3:8, 9) Later they heard the voice of Jehovah God as he was walking in the garden about the breezy part of the day, and the man and his wife hid from the face of Jehovah God among the trees of the garden. 9 And Jehovah God kept calling to the man and saying to him: “Where are you?”
Right now we talk to Jehovah God through his Son, the Mediator between God and mankind, Jesus Christ. It is also reasonable that we would hear from Jesus, our Eternal Father, who has always loved mankind (Proverbs 8: 31), who loves us very much now and will continue to do so in the future. (Hebrews 13:8). However, as to seeing Jehovah, it is not possible to do so and live. (Exodus 33:20) But he added: “You cannot see my face, for no man can see me and live.” 
As for Jesus, after his return to heaven he was given a higher name, immortal life and is now living in unapproachable light. He won't be returning to the earth, but that won't stop him from paying attention to us.  He is doing so even now, but will do it more fully in the new system, and will be ably assisted by the 144,000 who have been taken from the earth. The little flock of 144,000 will see him and his Father  in person but those on earth will not, but they will feel the effects of the loving rule, as we are now feeling his guidance in the Christian congregation and his presence with us in the preaching work. He promised to be with us until the conclusion of the system of things. (Matt 28:19,20) 
" (John 14:19) 19 In a little while the world will see me no more, but you will see me, because I live and you will live."  (They will be resurrected to heavenly life)
See commentary on John 14:19 from Insight on Scriptures.
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So, too, in view of the fact that Jesus said ‘the world would behold him no more’ (Joh 14:19), the statement at Revelation 1:7: “Every eye will see him [Jesus Christ],” must have reference, not to the literal eye, but, rather, to the effect upon the mind of human observers of the evidences that they can see with their literal eyes when he goes forth to destroy his enemies. The Bible plainly indicates, however, that those whom God calls to heavenly life with Christ will literally see God, which requires for them resurrection in a heavenly spiritual body.—1Pe 1:4; 1Co 15:50-54; compare 1Pe 3:18.  End quote.
Jesus converted Saul personally although he had given the work to Christians to do. The effect on Saul is that he was blinded by the bright light after Jesus spoke to him.
"(Acts 9:3-9) 3 Now as he was traveling and getting near Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him, 4 and he fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him: “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5 He asked: “Who are you, Lord?” He said: “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6 But get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 7 Now the men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing, indeed, the sound of a voice but seeing no one. 8 Saul then got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And for three days he did not see anything, and he neither ate nor drank."
The following scripture speaks of Jesus dwelling in unapproachable light since his resurrection.
(1 Timothy 6:15, 16)... which the happy and only Potentate will show in its own appointed times. He is the King of those who rule as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords, 16 the one alone having immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal might. Amen."    (This scripture refers to Jesus and not Jehovah.  It says clearly he is King of those who rule as kings (it compares him to earthly kings compared to whom he is vastly superior.)
It is clear that Jehovah God, the Almighty and Jesus Christ, the Messianic King, have no problem communicating with human creatures here on earth. Jehovah also spoke to Abraham, Moses, Job, and many other faithful servants extensively and intimately as recorded in his Word.  So we know His capability already,  but his attention will be turned to his people fully in the new system as Revelation 21:3-5 shows.
. 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” 5 And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”
He doesn't have to come down here to be with his people.  (2 Chronicles 2:6) . .  For the heaven of the heavens cannot contain him, . .."    far less the earth.  He will be with his people in spirit and paying attention to their needs and requests and their prayers will be answered even before they say them.
(Isaiah 65:17) For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart.
(Isaiah 65:24) Even before they call out, I will answer; While they are yet speaking, I will hear.
 

Many JW women would disagree. Pants are often more practical and can even be more modest than skirts. They are accepted as appropriate smart-wear for women in the business world. There are no scriptural grounds against them, and I guess it's just another one of those antiquated attitudes where the JW community needs to catch up with late 20th/early 21st century. It may happen - you never know. Look how the Org has embraced digital visual aids and videos as part of their public teaching after resisting them for so many years. 

Four Burning Candles...
In a room there were four candles burning. The ambiance was so soft you could hear them talking.
The first one said, “I am PEACE, however nobody can keep me lit. I believe I will go out.”
It’s flame rapidly diminishes and goes out completely.

The second one says, “I am FAITH. Most of all I am no longer indispensable, so it does not make any sense that I stay lit any longer.”
When it finished talking a breeze softly blew on it putting it out.

Sadly, the third candle spoke in its turn. “I am LOVE. I have not gotten the strength to stay lit. People put me aside and don’t understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them.” And waiting no longer it goes out.

Suddenly a child entered the room and saw three candles not burning.
“Why are you not burning you are supposed to stay lit till the end.”
Saying this the child began to cry. Then the fourth candle said, “Don’t be afraid, while I am still burning we can re-light the other candles,
I am HOPE.”
With shining eyes, the child took the candle of Hope and lit the other candles  ;o)
 
                    I  found  the  video  to  that  nice  illustration... 

This made me cry. my mother was from Mexico and my American father forbade her from teaching us Spanish. so we never learned! I have many family members iv never been able to converse with because they do not know English including my grandmother whom I never did speak to myself because of the language barrier. I'm sure this will change people's lives   what an extraordinary thing. These are things I thought would only happen in the New System ??

This made me cry. my mother was from Mexico and my American father forbade her from teaching us Spanish. so we never learned! I have many family members iv never been able to converse with because they do not know English including my grandmother whom I never did speak to myself because of the language barrier. I'm sure this will change people's lives   what an extraordinary thing. These are things I thought would only happen in the New System ??

This made me cry. my mother was from Mexico and my American father forbade her from teaching us Spanish. so we never learned! I have many family members iv never been able to converse with because they do not know English including my grandmother whom I never did speak to myself because of the language barrier. I'm sure this will change people's lives   what an extraordinary thing. These are things I thought would only happen in the New System ??

This made me cry. my mother was from Mexico and my American father forbade her from teaching us Spanish. so we never learned! I have many family members iv never been able to converse with because they do not know English including my grandmother whom I never did speak to myself because of the language barrier. I'm sure this will change people's lives   what an extraordinary thing. These are things I thought would only happen in the New System ??

Can You Hear Me in French?
Working much like the Babel Fish from ‘The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,’ the Pilot can translate live speech. So, if you have it in your ear and you’re talking to someone who speaks French – you will hear what they say in English and they will hear you in French.
Both participants in the conversation will need to be wearing a Pilot but the manufacturers will be selling them in pairs so you don’t need to seek out owners of the device in the street.

PREACHING  -  in  the  *Grand  Central  Park*  in  New York,  USA
Many  humans  walking....  good  success  for  our  Brother & Sister  ;o)

I was talking to a pioneer sister that preached in the Navaho territory and asked her if I could hear a presentation in Navaho and to my surprise it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard it was as if she was singing the language is truly beautiful ?

Oh, I can imagine how beautiful it was. We really have some languages with a wonderful, unique sound❤️ I like our other cultures, they're often very exciting and originally. Perhaps, its in the NW a little similar....

At the Remote Translation Office for the Navajo Language dedication in Arizona, USA. 1,095 in attendance! Photo shared by @bubblybrunette18
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Assembly hall in Dominican Republic. Photo shared by @voozos
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