John Houston

Thank you for all 3 days. For those unable to attend this is very helpful. When they will stream into the very homes, this is now our only venue. Again thanks!

Jehovah’s Witnesses sale to watch out for
The Jehovah’s Witnesses is considering a sale of the majority of its UK property portfolio.
The organisation, which has nearly 8m followers across the world and is undertaking a similar exercise in the US, is asking for expressions of interest for 29 freehold properties around Mill Hill in north London, NW7.
They are formally being marketed by the International Bible Students Association – the registered charity which deals with property, personnel management and magazine distribution for JW in Britain.
The properties are generally located in strong residential areas and interest is expected from residential developers and investors, retirement and care home providers, and hotel companies.
IBSA was not prepared to put a value on the portfolio but its most recent accounts for the year ended 31 August 2014 reported total fixed assets of £73m. However, a sale would be expected to generate proceeds in excess of that figure.
Primary assets include Watch Tower House, a 103,334 sq ft mixed-use building on an eight-acre plot which includes 175 studio or one-bedroom flats for IBSA staff. The building is used to publish magazines The Watchtower and Awake!, which JW said had a combined distribution of 117m copies a year and were the two most widely distributed magazines in the world.
IBSA House, a 201,285 sq ft building on a five-acre plot which serves as the religious group’s main offices, is also included. The site has planning approval for a further 34,445 sq ft of offices. The phasing of the sale is under review but is expected by 2021 at the latest as the organisation moves to its new purpose-built centre in Chelmsford, Essex. However, IBSA said offices could be quickly vacated if investors requested.
IBSA is in the process of appointing an advisor for the residential sites but will use its own in-house property team to market the bulk of the portfolio, which will be officially launched later this month.
Its US branch has also separately put up for sale three residential blocks in Brooklyn, New York, 11-storey 107 Columbia Heights, 69 Adams, by the Manhattan Bridge, and The Towers at 21 Clark Street, formerly the 1920s era Leverich Towers Hotel, and sold 124 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn. It is moving to Warwick, New York state.
Steve Canning, of IBSA’s London Real Estate Team, said: “We have been contacted by various developers but as a charity we have to go to the market to decide how we can progress.”
http://www.egi.co.uk/news/jw-sale-to-watch-out-for/
JW’s jewels
The Jehovah’s Witnesses is selling 29 properties including:
• Watch Tower House, a 103,334 sq ft mixed-use building with residential redevelopment potential in Mill Hill, NW7
• IBSA House, a 201,285 sq ft office building with residential redevelopment potential in Mill Hill
• 138 flats and 11 detached houses across six sites in Edgware, Middlesex; Barnet, NW7; and Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
• Two office and warehouse complexes (52,743 sq ft and 47,361 sq ft) in Borehamwood (above, Manor Point)
• A two-storey 2,475 sq ft office building in Manor Way, Borehamwood
• 300-seat seminar facility, NW7
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In the UK the Society appears to be selling all its properties that currently house Bethelites... AND .. the facilities used to print 117 million Watchtowers and Awakes a year.
Plans include installing mimeograph machines on the Literature Carts so they can be printed on an as-needed basis when the Cart Attendants are not busy explaining deep theological concepts to the crowds - Contributed

via World News ForumVia

Yes, song 151 is a no show. Will have to wait. We have 152, 153 and 154 truthfully. But they still are beautiful songs.

Yes, song 151 is a no show. Will have to wait. We have 152, 153 and 154 truthfully. But they still are beautiful songs.

Yes, song 151 is a no show. Will have to wait. We have 152, 153 and 154 truthfully. But they still are beautiful songs.

Thats  right  Carmen,  No. 151  is  not  there...  I  will  ask  Bro. Murdock !   *************************************************************************************
Bro. Murdock,  we  got  all  songs..   but  No. 151  is  away,  not  there ;-(
The  first  link  is  empty...  but  the  second  is  ok.  thank  you !  But  without  number  151,  sorry...   please  take  a  look,  thanks !  You  can  still  bring  it ? That  were  so  nice  ;o)
 

Here is the video Watchtower made to sell the residence:

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A brother send me this picture of a new book which will be released at this year annual meeting. I don't know if this is the last version of its design or changes will be added. 
 

JW Broadcasting June 2016

You can walk, but please don’t run.
It’s hard to do when you’re having fun.
But there’s a reason we don’t race;
When you’re with the friends, it’s not the time or place.

Don’t run so fast.
Take your time and make things last.
Learn to love the things you do.
Just don’t run fast.

You got things you have to do.
People to serve, who depends on you.
But don’t forget why you’re here.
Learn to love the friends; let them know you care.

Don’t run so fast.
Take your time and make things last.
Learn to love the things you do.
Just don’t run fast.

You can run to someone’s door.
Is there someone home? Well, you're not real sure.
But look around and see everyone.
People walking by, can you talk to one?

Don’t run so fast.
Take your time and make things last.
Learn to love the things you do.
Just don’t run fast.

Oh. just don’t run fast!
 
Original Songs (Lyrics) - JW Broadcasting (2016_06).pdf

How to download 
 

You make me look stuff up, I'm getting too old for,this!!

From latest WT Study Edition
This should cause some interesting showdowns in congregations all over the United States. LOL
 
Which reminded me of this comical infographic:

HLC member, Fernando Martínez Guerrero, has compiled a lot of articles on the following subjects:

Part 1a: bctp1a.pdf (Preoperative Treatment)
Part 1b: bctp1b.pdf (Preoperative Treatment)
 
Part 2: bctp2.pdf  Interoperative Treatments 1
Part 3: bctp3.pdf Interoperative Treatments 2
Part 4: bctp4.pdf  Interoperative Treatments 3
Part 5: bctp5.pdf Interoperative Treatments 4
Part 6: bctp6.pdf Postoperative Treatments
Part 7: bctp7.pdf  Blood Conservation Programs
Part 8: bctp8.pdf Experiences
Part 9:  bctp91.pdf Quick References
 
 
Please note: - None of the above should be construed as medical advice from me, this forum or and other linking website. The examples are just notes from other cases. You should perform your own due diligence and consult your doctor before beginning any medical program.

Just  what  I  needed,  thank you so much  ;o)  A  wonderful  video !

Visit Romanian truckdrivers in the Netherlands. They were very happy that we visit ? pic by @laurendepauren
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3- part Turning Points in History documentary on the period of persecution experienced by Jehovah's Witnesses in Quebec, Canada under the tenure of Maurice Duplessis.
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_jGrPTbmmg
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILLA_7ruZ0o
Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jLEUGUPo78
 
 

vv

 
Asamblea en Ucrania 7.712 aguantando la lluvia que buen ejemplo para nosotros!!que gran ejemplo y aguante!

*My father (89) and mother* (84) public witnessing together in Austin, Texas, USA.
Wonderful loyal parents ❤
 

4,903 in attendance at the Stanley Theater (19,129 listened in overall from 10 other locations - most likely branch offices)

TV network-style news service called “JW Broadcasting” is to be introduced via tv.jw.org which will feature on demand news videos and regular talks from members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Morning Worship was rumored as well)
TV.jw.org via JW Broadcasting (check out their control room) Available Monday Their site description info reads: Streaming, on demand video and audio. Free Christian movies, educational and entertaining programs for families, teens, children, all. Official JW broadcast. JW TV station along with video ondemand which will allow people to also tie in for family worship The media will be pre recorded in case you were wondering.
New Pocket size Bible distributed. Will be available to order soon.
New audio bible is being completed, different voice for every character
Also introduced to a new video for children starring Caleb and Sophia.
Brothers announce that we have a new understanding of the meaning of GOG OF MAGOG that it is no longer understood to be Satan.
Doctrinal changes to interpretation of “Gog of Magog” to governments today and not “nations” after Armageddon Gog of Magog "Is most likely the king of the north and not satan now" The 10 Virgins The 10 Talents All of Jesus parables have been simplified. They no longer were prophecy fulfilled around the 1914 era. All evil slaves etc are just a warning now. Talents just means gifts all have been given. There are no longer meanings to every little thing that they use to apply around the 1914 date. A new APP can be downloaded for JW LANGUAGE, and you can learn a new language online to facilitate preaching to people of other languages.
New app featuring 4k different phrases in different languages  
Starting January 2015 a new part on the service meeting entitled “How Do You Know The Truth” will replace local needs, in which approved members of the congregation will be invited to share their experiences Bethelites with five years or more service may serve for a year on a missionary assignment.
Bethelites can now go to pioneer school Year Text for 2015
2014 service year peaked at over 8 million - 19.5 and counting for memorial
100k requests for bible studies over the last 2 years on JW.org 550 languges, 700 publications in different languages, 1.5 unique visotors daily from August to September
Types and Antitypes don't apply as much as they use to and they said, "Where the bible is silent, we must be silent" - See transcript 
 


New Governing Body committees lineup announced

New Songs for the Annual General Meeting. (one clip of a brother playing one on the piano)
New songs in English distributed for the meeting.
Up to 13 new songs will be released over time to equal a revised new song book and changes to songs in place due to the new bible. The revised song book cover will look like the new bible. New songs will be practiced at the service meeting
new songs 2014 AGM 1412221130347.pdf   Video of Bethel Choir singing Song C at Stanley Theater
Photo of a group practicing the new songs before the performance at the meeting. 

Wiring the screens for the regional convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA this weekend. Photo shared by @pearlpaige
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This  Funeral - Ceremony  Program  I  saw  by  a  faithful  Brother....
I  looked  for  us  all,  the  2  wonderful  songs   ( tears  very  near...)
❤ ♫ ❤ ♫ ❤ ♫ •*¨`*•..¸♥☼♥¸.•*¨`*•.♫ ❤ ♫ ❤ ♫ ❤
 
 


I  never  thought,  that  Prince  belongs  to  the  Jehovah's  Witnesses....
Today  I  am  sure,  he  is  my  Brother ❤
See  us  all  in  the  NW  /  Paradise...  ;o)
❤ ♫ ❤ ♫ ❤ ♫ •*¨`*•..¸♥☼♥¸.•*¨`*•.♫ ❤ ♫ ❤ ♫ ❤

Informal Witnessing at an outdoor marketplace in Berstagi, Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Photo shared by @kimbrulay
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Original in Russian
Via Google Translate:
All the congregation IN RUSSIA
Subject: Spiritual strength, despite difficulties
Dear brothers and sisters!
In recent years, the Kingdom of the matter is expanding at an unprecedented rate. You, dear brothers and sisters, are following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Love for Jehovah God and for people It motivates you to share the good news from the Bible with anyone who wants to listen. we proud of your faith in these difficult times, and sincerely want to commend you for your zeal in the service of God, as well as tact and respect in dealing with neighbors (1 Pet. 3:15). the Yet we continue to receive reports that in different parts of our territory there are certain difficulties in the ministry. Although we, as people of God, try carefully observe the laws of Caesar, some are trying to "do evil with the help of the law" (Psalm 94:20;. Mark 12:17). How should we relate to it?
Already in the beginning of his ministry, Jesus warned his disciples: "Be careful with people, because they will deliver you up to local courts "(Matt. 10:17). The events of the first century have shown that although part of the collection to enjoy the world, yet from time to time, as Jesus warned, difficulties could arise (Acts. 9:31). This is happening today. But that should not frighten us, because it also shows the approaching end of this system of things. On the contrary, it is especially important to continue awake (Luke 21:36).
Such circumstances encourage each of us to strengthen our faith through sincere prayer, careful study of the Bible and zealous service. And since we We strive to glorify Jehovah in good works, that silences our opponents, and draws people to God's organization, which opens them to praise Jehovah and gain eternal life (1 Peter 2:15;. Acts 13:48.). but circumstances change, and we are forbidden to participate in some of our activities to which we are accustomed. Nevertheless, we have many opportunities to bear the good news. The best way to prevent the enemy of Jehovah - is to increase its participation in the service (2 Peter 1: 5-8.). We also even more important to really appreciate our joint meetings where we get the encouragement and strengthening of (Heb. 10:24, 25).
We do not know exactly how things will develop in our circumstances territory. Whatever it was, our efforts remain spiritually strong and to serve with all soul will bear fruit. In the new world, we will be happy to remember, as the kept the dedication and integrity in the last days. We are very proud of you and really we love you. Continue to observe the obvious evidence that no force can prevent Jesus as King, to protect its Christian congregation, that it, in turn, could proclaim the message of the Kingdom throughout the world (Matt. 28: 18-20).
With warm Christian love,
Your brothers,
cc: circuit overseer
Subject: Spiritual strength, despite difficulties
May 10, 2016
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Note to the Body of Elders:
Please read the letter at the next meeting. It should not be placed on the board ads. Please make sure it is heard each letter a publisher congregation including those who can not attend the meetings. We ask you to help publishers to strengthen their faith and to participate in various kinds of service. help brothers and sisters to develop a positive attitude and trust in Jehovah (Isa 26:. 3, 4). His example of devotion and speeches from the stage, you can do many things for strengthening the assembly (Acts. 15:32, 41).