Karen Williams

New feature of the Mid-Week Meeting
From January 2018, the Weekly Meeting will include study notes and media of the online edition of the study of the translation of the new world of the Holy Scriptures (Nwtsty), even if the study edition is not yet Available in your language. This information will undoubtedly enrich the preparation of its meeting. More importantly, get closer to our loving father, Jehovah!
The study edition will be added to the application of the jw library after this year's annual meeting. There was an announcement at jw broadcasting, during the interview that Geoffrey Jackson had with the three brothers of meps programming on the inclusion of nwtsty at jw library as one of the future improvements in the application.
Since we will begin the Christian Greek Scriptures in our weekly reading of the bible next year, this will encourage the brothers to make more use of this useful tool.

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR BODY…MUST READ ????????????
My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. 
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Through the years I would take a guess at the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, “My ears, Mommy.”
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She said, “No. Many people are deaf yet they manage. I will ask you again soon.” Several years passed before she asked me again. So this time I told her, “Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes.” She looked at me and told me, ” Incorrect. There are many people in World who are blind.” Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years, Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was, “No. I shall wait for right answer , my child.”
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Then one year, my grandfather died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because I seldom saw him cry.
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My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to my Grandfather. She asked me, “Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?” .
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She saw the confusion on my face and told me, “This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in your life. For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you were wrong and I have given you an example why.
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But today is the day you need to get the answer.”
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She looked down at me . I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder.” I asked, “Is it because it holds up my head?” She replied, “No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it.” It is made for others and not for yourself. It is sympathetic to the pain of others.
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People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did . But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel.
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Good friends are like stars. You donÂ’t always see them, but you always know they are there to lend their shoulder.
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Is there "Lost Sheep" in Your Kingdom Hall?
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She usually arrives on Sunday, and often comes quite late. 
Is she baptized or inactive? 
That's the question for debate. Few folks try to know her; some wonder and just stare. 
No one tries to dig down deep, to see who?s really there. 
In her purse is a funeral program, that is ragged around the ears.
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It is yellow and all wrinkled; been soaked with many tears. 
She's looked at it many times, and knows the resurrection hope. 
But she still mourns her daughter; sometimes she just can't cope. 
Many people wonder, but no one ever makes a call. 
She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
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Her uncle used to rape her, when she was just a child. 
Her mother did not believe her, and said she was just wild. 
Jehovah blessed her and now she has the Truth. 
But she still lives with all the scars, of a stolen youth. 
They say she's mean and moody, so no one bothers her to call. 
She's one of the lost sheep, sitting in the Kingdom Hall. 
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She comes to all the meetings, service, even mingles with the friends. 
But once she goes back home, the heartache soon begins. 
She grew up in the Truth, and served Jehovah faithful all her life. 
And all she ever wanted, was to be a Christian wife. 
Now she's past the bloom of youth, and her dreams have not come true. 
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She's worried, frustrated, tempted; and scared what she might do. 
You probably think she's strong, and she doesn't need a call. 
But she's one of the lost sheep, sitting in your Kingdom Hall. 
When we search from door to door, to bring just one sheep in, Don't forget about the ones who are already in the pen. 
These are all true stories, of people at the Hall. 
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So take some time, look closely--and see who needs a call. 
We remember the youth, the sick, single parents and the old, But can we also try add. the others in our fold? 
Remember that Jehovah, doesn't want anyone to fall. 
So keep in mind, there just might be  some lost sheep inside your Hall.
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Its clear that Jehovah loves us. Thanks

Very nice addition. 

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This is great advice to anyone arboring anger, try it and SEE your feel much better in no time, Ken

Lesson for today. (Col 3:13)  
Forgive One Another Freely
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Strive to maintain your peace in all situations. Naturally, willingness to forgive others does not mean that you have to approve of their wrong behavior or minimize the damage it does.
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Forgiving, though, does mean letting go of any resentment for such wrongs and maintaining your own peace. By dwelling on negative thoughts and mulling over how badly they have been treated, some people let the behavior of others rob them of happiness.
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Do not let such thoughts control you. Remember that you cannot be happy when you harbor resentment. Therefore, be forgiving!
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‘That all sounds fine in theory,’ you might say, ‘but it is easier said than done.’ That is because reactions to personal offenses are often emotional. A person may feel anger, a sense of betrayal, the desire for justice or even revenge.
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In fact, some feel that they will never be able to forgive the offender. If you feel similarly, how can you cultivate the forgiving attitude that Jehovah requires?
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In the Bible, the word “forgive” is sometimes translated from an original-language word that suggests the idea of letting go of something. Therefore, to forgive does not require that you minimize the offense or act as if it never occurred; it could mean that you simply let it go, realizing that resentment can do more damage to your health than the offense itself.
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Mental-health experts recognize the benefits of being willing to forgive. It releases pent-up and even debilitating emotions that cause ill health, and it fosters healthier and happier relationships. Contrast that with the costs of an unwillingness to forgive—poor health, broken relationships, stress, and difficult communication. By far the most important blessing of being willing to forgive is a good relationship with our heavenly Father, Jehovah.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012846?q=letting+go&p=par
 

Prayer Helps Us No Matter What We Need! ~ Thank God We are Alive, for Our Needs and Everything He Has Made!
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For His Kingdom that Will Soon Rid the Earth of all Wickedness and Pain and Sorrow! What a Wonderful God Jehovah We Have! Don't Forget to Give Thanks, He Knows What We Need So We Need to Have More Faith that He Will Do What is Best for Us! Maybe it is Not the Answer We Want?
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He Will Help Us Through it All! 
Try it and You will Draw Closer to God cause He Cares for You!
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"Be vigilant with a view to prayers." 1 Peter 4:7.

@Queen Esther
Thank you for your support! Jehovah soon will bring to nothing all that cause this oppression. Support by donating to the world wide work and money and many will be helped. 
Thank you for your encouragement 
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@Karen Williams
Prayer is essential and soon the vindication of Jehovah's Name as he brings to nothing all opposers of His Kingdom and just rule. Man continues to dominate man to his injury. Jehovah can only release all from this oppression and His King ? Our Lord Christ will bring to nothing all Government, power and authority. Isaiah chapter 2 will reinforce justice to come soon! 
Thank you for your encouragement 
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Life is hard as a Pioneer I know, please don't give up, Continue to pray and myself my congregation, Jehovah's people will pray and the hearer of prayer Jehovah God will hear your prayers. Please don't give up. Agape

Life is hard as a Pioneer I know, please don't give up, Continue to pray and myself my congregation, Jehovah's people will pray and the hearer of prayer Jehovah God will hear your prayers. Please don't give up. Agape

What can we do to help, other than pray ?

Such a different way of doing things. When I travel for my company I rarely carry cash always relying upon credit cards or ATM machines. I can imagine the shock of not having these conveniences. It takes a lot to be a missionary, it takes a lot more to be successful at it. 

Life is hard as a Pioneer I know, please don't give up, Continue to pray and myself my congregation, Jehovah's people will pray and the hearer of prayer Jehovah God will hear your prayers. Please don't give up. Agape

Malawi, Africa, Only 7 Publishers, 120 attendees Memorial 2017
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The group isolated in a small town of Malawi has seven publishers. Gather under a structure made of poles, weed, and reed mats. Encouraged by the visit of the circuit overseer, the brothers showed great zeal in inviting people to attend the Memorial of the death of Christ. The Speaker gave the memorial speech in the light of the oil lamps suspended from above. But he could not move because there were many interested surrounding him. Imagine the joy of the 7 Publishers when they learned that the attendance was 120. ???

Dario  Martinez  baptizing  his  9 year  old  daughter  at  the  special  convention  in  Medellin,  Colombia ❤

CURRENT  BAPTISMAL,  D.C.  CAMAÇARI,  BRASIL ;-))

More  than  80  years  and  today  baptized....   Its  NEVER  too  late,  dear  Brothers  and  Sisters ❤
Always  a  BIG  JOY  to  see  our  very  old  or  young  sisters  too

WELCOME  DEAR  SISTER ❤  WHAT a joy     She  is  living  in  Canada...

ONE  OF  MANY  BAPTISMAL  BY  REGIONAL  CONVENTION....   ALWAYS  A  BIG  JOY  FOR  US  ALL  ;-))

Baptism  in  CHILE.....  very  welcome  dear  Sister ❤

A  VERY  SIMPLE  BAPTISM  ON  THE  EARTH  GROUND.....   But  Jehovah  is  SO  happy  too  ;-))      ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

A  simple  baptism....  but  SO  joyfully  for  the  whole  village !
WELCOME  OUR  NEW  BROTHER  ;-))  ❤

Difficult  but  joyfully  baptism....   Jehovah  will  be  so  happy  now !
ALVARITO  WANTED  TO  BAPTIZATE  AND  NOTHING  PREVENTED  IT ❤
VERY  WELCOME  OUR  NEW  BROTHER  ;-))

ONE  OF  OUR  OLDEST  PUBLISHER....  our  just  baptized  Sister  is  near  100 years  old  ;-))
VERY  WELCOME  DEAR  SISTER  -  MAY  JEHOVAH  BLESS  YOU  STILL  SOME  NICE  YEARS ❤
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