John Houston

When ISIS came on the scene, the videos of beheadings were shocking to many, the world was in a tizzy for all the things this group did. But now they are truly an irritant, claiming things that are done of their business just to stay on the radar of the mainstream media. The change is there, but not a cry, it will never be a cry. The world scene will have many askew toward this one mentality and if we as people discerning these things from scriptural perspective are not careful, as a thief we will be caught unawares. Going about the things of our daily life, trying to survive, health issues, high cost of living standards, even depressed spirit for the length of time, our own endurance will come under attack. So we must stay busy, pray constantly, incessantly, fervently, to Jehovah for the strength to persevere and continue through these final last days!

The Resurrection Hope Is Sure!
“I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a 
resurrection.”—ACTS 24:15.
 
É certa a esperança da ressurreição!
“Eu tenho esperança para com Deus, . . . de que há de haver uma ressurreição.” — ATOS 24:15.
Η Ελπίδα της Ανάστασης Είναι Βέβαιη!
«Έχω ελπίδα προς τον Θεό . . . ότι πρόκειται να γίνει ανάσταση».—ΠΡΑΞΕΙΣ 24:15.
 

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/bible-teach/hope-resurrection-of-dead-loved-ones/

No more yearbooks?

Morning public witnessing near a market. #jwpublicwitnessing #jwpreaching #jwpreachtheworld #jwactivities #jwmandarin #jwindonesia
Thank you @jw.liang.de.zun

The Security Council meeting for Thursday, 28, 2017  10:00am
'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'. (8059th meeting) 
 Yes we do not know but we are aware!

The Security Council meeting for Thursday, 28, 2017  10:00am
'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'. (8059th meeting) 
 Yes we do not know but we are aware!

Have you ever thought that the CRY about peace and security could be the very intense priority to this facet of life during this time period, not just having thinking things are in order? Could the world powers, any in responsible positions could give fervent priority to peace and security to such a degree that it could be like a cry, with the world becoming more and more out of control wouldn't that in truth be their cause of action?
Just another perspective!

Have you ever thought that the CRY about peace and security could be the very intense priority to this facet of life during this time period, not just having thinking things are in order? Could the world powers, any in responsible positions could give fervent priority to peace and security to such a degree that it could be like a cry, with the world becoming more and more out of control wouldn't that in truth be their cause of action?
Just another perspective!

Thanks, Bible Speaks. A very good idea! 

Don't Give Up Convention in Visakhapatnam, India - Baptisms- They found the "Joy of Jehovah!"

The Kingdom Hall in Port Arthur, Texas
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Preaching Continues in Finland - Where Sister was killed. ???
As we already know, a few days ago, a sister of ours in Finland was killed with other people, by an Islamist fanatic, while preaching with a cart.
Turku officials gave our brothers the installation of a kiosk in the area where our dear sister was stabbed to death, as they want our brothers to continue their precious service there.
Now they have a shelter from the sun and rain. In the cart on the left, the brothers have incorporated the brochure that talks about the death of a loved one.
On the left can still see flowers in the place that the sister was murdered.

So is this fake news?

So did it take jw.org to validate it?

Thank you for posting such wonderful pictures.  I needed that after such serious conversation on other topics.  We are part of a WW Brotherhood, doing the same work.  We may have different personalities but we are united in love for Jehovah.

I  JUST  ALSO  SEEN  BY  jw.org !
AUGUST 29, 2017
ANGOLA
Witnesses at Convention in Angola Overcome by Toxic Fumes
On Friday morning, August 25, 2017, during a convention being held at the Viana Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Luanda, Angola, 405 attendees were rendered unconscious when assailants released toxic gas in the main auditorium and separate restroom facilities. Fortunately, the gas was not lethal and no one was killed. The victims were taken to local hospitals and most were treated and released within a few hours. The incident is being investigated by the local authorities; three men were arrested and taken into police custody on Friday afternoon.
The branch office in Luanda reports that all of the victims are recovering well. It was noted that those in attendance did not panic and worked together to care for the injured. In cooperation with recommendations from the local police, the Friday afternoon session of the convention was canceled. However, the convention resumed successfully without major incident on Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27. Attendance reached a peak of over 12,000, and 188 were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Media Contacts:
International: David A. Semonian, Office of Public Information, +1-845-524-3000
Angola: Todd Peckham, +244-923-166-760

1914 is it, to be among the JW. PERIOD! That may change but at this point in time it has not. When young Samuel was at the tabernacle, he saw the daily activities of the sons of Eli, correct? Were they appropriate in the way Jehovah wanted things done then and there? NO! But while it was allowed, the people to serve Jehovah came there and Samuel also served there, not leaving going elsewhere. It is up to Jehovah to clean this mess up, if there is such mess, not us as imperfect humans also.
 We fret and fawn over the the things we avidly complain about, but remember even perfect Jesus worshipped at the imperfect temple, where twice he threw out those he called robbers! He too allowed his Father to cleanse the mess. 
I do not worry about the date, never have. Been doing this now some 5 decades. Jesus told us to be alert, keep on the watch, teach others what he taught, and do do so to the most distant part of the earth. Simple, not hard or difficult. Whoever is trying to get this done, I am with them. Like Peter, who else has sayings of everlasting life? 
So you want to debate and argue, Albert? What do you offer better? Much like Satan, nothing! A wind bag, lots of hot air!

1914 is it, to be among the JW. PERIOD! That may change but at this point in time it has not. When young Samuel was at the tabernacle, he saw the daily activities of the sons of Eli, correct? Were they appropriate in the way Jehovah wanted things done then and there? NO! But while it was allowed, the people to serve Jehovah came there and Samuel also served there, not leaving going elsewhere. It is up to Jehovah to clean this mess up, if there is such mess, not us as imperfect humans also.
 We fret and fawn over the the things we avidly complain about, but remember even perfect Jesus worshipped at the imperfect temple, where twice he threw out those he called robbers! He too allowed his Father to cleanse the mess. 
I do not worry about the date, never have. Been doing this now some 5 decades. Jesus told us to be alert, keep on the watch, teach others what he taught, and do do so to the most distant part of the earth. Simple, not hard or difficult. Whoever is trying to get this done, I am with them. Like Peter, who else has sayings of everlasting life? 
So you want to debate and argue, Albert? What do you offer better? Much like Satan, nothing! A wind bag, lots of hot air!

WOW this is absolutely wonderful. This new service year Jehovah has allowed  me pioneer for 36 years I am 60 years old I  have been the pioneer since 2007 I always make sure to be active in the ministry due to seriuos health problems since 2005 I have made different avenue to preached and that is the cart witnessing inside of college recreation . Plus I email 6 rerturn,visits with bible questions using the tracts and ask the question and they email me the answer  back great way to keep up my spiritual routine also sharing online  videos and magazine FROM THE JW.org  site last month I was able to report placement 70 and lots of return visits.
so ther is still much work for us even if we are limited in what we do all JEHOVAH ASKED FOR IS OUR BEST. Maybe this can encourage others and to have this type of spiritual help fron this site is priceless  thanks to all who work hard to help us make studying joyful and rewarding
sister Darlene Antoine from Baytown Texas 

Then you did not understand my answer. Jehovah did not chose the first come first serve on Christians, when it comes with those who are ones sealed as corulers with Christ. It seems to be everyone's thinking that all Christians who DIED from the death of Jesus were in line for this "gift" , whereas scripture clearly tells us that Jehovah makes the choice of the 144000, who would be with his Son in the heavenly kingdom. His choice, not their deaths, or martyrdom. So no matter how many from after Jesus' death until now Jehovah will only choose 144000. And he has not finished with that yet. That number will not be completed until Jesus gathers those who are alive to heaven. Any who are chosen could not be sealed, so things could change. Dealing with imperfect humans. Any of the 3000 who were baptized were not all faithful until death, correct?  That is why your reasoning is flawed.

In all my reading of scripture about these ones sealed for life with Chirst, they have been chosen and sealed; all in heaven. We seem to be trying to figure the number of those dead with those still alive. Not going to happen. Not part of this number until you have died, thus being sealed as anointed part of what John wrote about. None of the guessing? Right? There will be only 144000, we know that as fact, our math as we try to count will be flawed. If we change our outlook, and remember that number is only correct, from a heavenly standpoint, not an earthly one. If Demas had not found the world so appealing, wouldn't he be apart of that number, or those who turned into the wolves among us?, as Paul warned? But these ones are not, as those thousand baptized at Pentecost who faded away, correct? The number is final when Jesus collects whoever is faithful when he calls them, however many it is. For now the number may be growing for Jehovah may in fact still be chasing ones of that class. What makes people think Jehovah picked the first come first served? He is going to give the gift of immortality, this to be shared with his Son, would not others who would be alive centuries later be worthy of this gift? Would not Jehovah know this? From the time of his Son death and this promise, until the time Jesus comes for those who will fulfill the final number, during that time frame, Jehovah will have chosen 144000 worthy ones to serve as kings and priests, not the first numbers of martrys to fill the count. Just reading scripture, reasons as did Paul. Common sense! Agape!

Hubby gave public talk in Riverdale, CA USA
Riverdale English Cong

Micah, I have never based my faith on math or dates. 3 things occurred that are proved scripturally and historically;[1]-Jerusalem was destroyed [2] the land was exiled for some 70 years, and [3] the Word went out to return to the homeland and the temple was rebuilt. Are these not facts? 607; 587 are not why I believe in the scriptures. Try something else.

No their assumption are also based on scriptures. The dates are points in time used to give reference. Many are hung up on 1975. I was never lost about this date. It was the end of 6000 yrs of man being here on earth. Many began to look forward to the end of things, Armageddon and the new system, forgetting that we knew not the day those things would actually occurr. And as imperfect humans even the anointed, the word went out like gossip. And those who took it as gospel, sold their homes, stop,living almost thinking the end was that near. I am glad my father did not teach us that way. We went to college continue to progress spiritually, understanding what was going on. The dates, not important, only if you are married or a history buff. Since Jesus said no one knows the day or the hour, why need to know dates?
 Serve faithfully, don't give up, endure until the end, isn't that what the scriptures teach? That is all I need to know. When the time comes I will be ready. And hope everyone else will also!