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Take away the word beautiful and his statement would still be true. You are putting his emphasis on a certain word. What if his emphasis was on the word "wife" in the same sentence? The meaning would be different. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and say he is thankful for his wife. With the added plus that she is "beautiful". ;-)

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español / Italiano Part of a series on: Jehovah's Witnesses > Baptized JW's Serena Williams- tennis player ; 8 Grand Slam champion. Her "baptized" status is disputed since she has never been disfellowshipped for having a baby out of wedlock with Drake or her publicly nude photographs. Let's just say she is now the most famous celebrity who CLAIMS to be one. Venus Williams - tennis player ; 5 time Grand Slam champion Damon Wayans - TV and Film Comedy Star. Part of "The Wayans Brothers" TV show back in the 1990's. - Their father was a JW (someone mentioned even Anointed) Michael Jackson (deceased) Michael Jackson's Children and Mother Katherine Jackson Rebbie Jackson - Singer, daughter of Katherine Jackson Prince Rogers Nelson (deceased) Marques Houston - Singer and former member of the kid group "Immature" (and his manager) Coco Rocha - International Fashion Model Terrence Howard - actor; Ray, Hustle & Flow, etc. Children and brother are JWs. Studied when he was 17 years old. (not himself a JW) Bria Valente - Prince's Ex-GF back in 2007 - She has since remarried to another brother George Benson - Musician / singer (see also: George Benson and Friends - Sing Praises to Jehovah) "El General" - Panamanian singer Bobby Martin - Grammy winning producer. Mateo - African Musician Aoife Ní Thuairisg - Irish Television Presenter Tulsi Giri - Prime Minister of Nepal Bill Underwood - Reporter for the Phoenix Times Examiner Alexander P. Stewart - US Civil War Confederate General Allison Lozz - Mexican Actress (former). recently left novelas (soap operas) to be a more active in the ministry Maurizio Bianchi - Musician Ivana Brkic - Croatian Musician Angelo Palego - Leader of team searching for Noah's Ark Firpo Carr - Historian, author of Germany's Black Holocaust: 1890-1945; Wicked Words: Poisoned Minds - Racism in the Dictionary; founder: Scholar Technological Institute of Research, Inc. (STIR) Henry Carr - Olympian and NFL player (deceased) Herman Pizzanelli - Leading Uruguayan concert guitarist in the 1960s (convert to JWs) Willie Wise - NBA professional basketball player for Seattle Super Sonics and Denver Nuggets Dave Meyers - Professional basketball player (Los Angeles Lakers in 1970s) Mark McCumber - Professional golfer Dave Pear - NFL professional football player for Colts, Buccaneers, and Raiders (convert) Kid Gavilan - welterweight champion boxer; elected to boxing Hall of Fame in 1990 (convert to JWs) Jorge Påez "El Maromero" - Boxing World Champion Pele Reid - Boxing Champion Shont'e Peoples - professional football player (Saskatchewan Roughriders); convert to JWs La Lupe - Cuban salsa singer (convert) Janis Gill - ex wife of country music superstar, Vince Gill, is one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Vince Gill is NOT a Witness. He is strongly and violently opposed. Fedor Chistyakov - Russian Singer Richard Cameron - Dutch Musician Valerie Campbell - Mother of Naomi Campbell Tom Edur - Former NHL ice hockey player Mrs.Ida Eisenhower - (Mother of President Dwight D Eisenhower) Leopold Engleitner - Buchenwald concentration camp survivor and centenarian Mickey Spillane - Novelist Larry Graham - Sly & the Family StoneDanny Granger - Indiana Pacers small forward; Professional Basketball PlayerTeresa Graves - Reputedly the first black woman to play the lead in a police movie, also a singer Gary Gygax - Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons Scott Johnson - Actor Phillip Landry - Musican Maher Shalal Hash Baz - Japanese musician, name comes from the Book of Isaiah Margaret Keane - "Big Eyes" artist who said converting "changed her life." Peter Knowles - Famous soccer player in England who quit his football career in 1970 aged 24 to join the Jehovah's Witnesses Brian Locking - Bass guitarist with The Shadows for eighteen months, but left to Jehovah's Witnesses activities. Hank Marvin - Lead guitarist for The Shadows Bohumil Müller - Czech survivor of the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp and underground religious leader under Communism. Viv Nicholson - famous London lottery winner in 1961. She then became a devout JW. The musical Spend, Spend, Spend was based on her story. Evelyn Ntoko (first wife of Nelson Mandela) Lieby Piliso - Nelson Mandela's younger sister Ken Richmond - The man who banged the gong in the Rank Organisation film logo from 1955 onward. Gevorg Petrosyanm -The Georgian-Armenian “Caruso,” who drives a taxi, but dreams of the stage Miu Sakamoto - Japanese Singer, a Daughter of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Akiko Yano Damo Suzuki (Converted in the 1970s, current membership status uncertain) Bobby Tambling - English footballer Phil Terry - member of the 60's R&B group The Intruders. David Thomas - Avant-garde rocker, "Jehovah's Kingdom come"[2][3] Jean Terrell - Replaced Diana Ross in the Supremes in 1970. Akira Toriyama - Japanese Mangaka(Cartoonist), Author of Dragon Ball(Manga) Yoshito Usui - Japanese Mangaka, Author of Crayon Shin-chan Reena Virk - Canadian child murder victim Lark Voorhies - actress, Saved By The Bell Lou Whitaker - Former MLB baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. Chet Lemon - played with the Detroit Tigers along with Lou WhitakerAkiko Yano - Japanese Singer, Former wife of Ryuichi Sakamoto Solveig Romero - Mexico and Switzerland, Actress and wife of Martin Campbell, the director of James Bond Casino Royale Chuck Winfield - Former Trumpet player for Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Rosalia Valdez - Former actress who left fame in Mexico to become a witness, daughter of famous Tin Tan Valdez. Carmina Villarroel - Filipino actress Patience Dlaminh - a weather forecast reporter in South Africa / Regional 'celebrity' Red Shea - Guitarist for Gordon Lightfoot (passed away in 2008) Tom Reynolds - He was one of the singers in the late 60's early 70's band 'Hamilton, Joe,Frank, & Reynolds. Toun Oni - Nigerian actress (featured in the TV drama 'fuji house of commotion') She was an active witness before her death a few months ago. In fact, she died of heart problems during the Lekki assembly hall construction work. Paul i.k Dairo (used to be one of Nigeria's top musicians); Last i heard of him, he is one of Jehovah witnesses. Wolf-Ekkehard Lonnig - a scientist from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Germany Hayden Covington - leading attorney for the Jehovah's Witnesses, Watchtower Society; won multiple U.S. Supreme Court cases; represented Muhammad Ali in court [not sure if he left eventually or not?] Chappel Fisher - Country Music DJ in Florida, USA Michael Worilds - NFL Player Tony Garcia - Artist, DJ, Producer, Re-mixer, Arranger, Composer,Writer of Dance Music EDM, Funk Melody Freestyle Music Owner of High Power Records Honorable B. Dwight Goains - US Federal Judge Micaiah and Tabitha Bethune - Owners of the Fashion Industry "The Wild Life Reserve" out of New Orleans Alex Rance - Soccer Star Pavel Pavlov & Aleksandr Kryukov - Ukrainian YouTube Stars Minh Hung Godenzi - Miss Hong Kong 1984 Danny Collision - NBA Player currently in California Clarion Chukwurah - Nollywood Actress Irina Bohr - Russian singer Alisson Euler de Freitas Castro - Brazilian Footballer Carlos Gonzaga - Brazilian Singer Andriy Mykolayovych Nesmachniy (Ukrainian: Андрій Миколайович Несмачний) PC-One - Star of Slam in Haiti Jacy Brean - Author Mina Godenzi - Actress, Model and Miss Hong Kong Phillip Ingram - Musician Ramón Gómez Valdés de Castillo aka "Don Ramón" - Famous Mexican Actor Kenya Moore - not sure as to her current status though. Anneliese Zelina - Model Nicolas King - Singer Rob Richie - Major league baseball player with the Detroit Tigers Darren Collison Raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses President Dwight D. Eisenhower - WWII General and 34th President of the United States (1953–1961) Luke Evans - Actor Toni Braxton - SingerMichael Sam - First Gay NFL football player Nathan Day, frontman of grunge / Britpop group Darlia - "I grew up with a family whose parents were Jehovah’s Witnesses, so I felt very isolated."Kia Kahlo - Witness to rap Jacqueline Woodson Meg Myers - Musician / Singer Nathan Haines - Saxophonist Shushila Takao - Actress in New Zealand show "Filthy Rich" Kim Holland - Dutch Porn Actress Little Scream - Montreal musician Kelsey Lu - Fashion model Rebekah Vardy - I'm a Celeb star Alex Avery - Comedian in Portland, OR List of former Jehovah's Witnesses Michelle Rodriguez - actress, raised by mother Donald Glover - (aka Childish Gambino) Gregg Alexander - The New Radicals' lead singer; raised by mother Carol M. Swain - political scientist; professor at Vanderbilt University; author of Black Faces, Black Interests and The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration; left the Witnesses at the age of 20, in 1975 (Ms. Swain was born in 1954 into an extremely poor household in rural Virginia, not far from Roanoke. She grew up with 11 brothers and sisters, dropped out of school in the ninth grade and married at age 16 -- in part, she says, because she saw no need to plan for a lengthy future. She was a Jehovah's Witness, and she believed that Armageddon would begin in 1975) Peter Andre - Singer raised in Australia, presently living in London with wife pin up model *Jordan Naomi Campbell- Supermodel; Raised by mother Geri Halliwell - Singer (Spice Girls); Raised as a Jehovah's Witness[verification needed] Barbara Grizzuti Harrison - American writer of Visions of Glory: A History and a Memory of Jehovah's Witnesses(converted to Catholicism) Nancy Garrido - the now infamous kidnapper of Jaycee Dugard Latoya Jackson Michael Jackson - Michael became a Jehovah's Witness but disassociated himself shortly after his hit album, Thriller Olin R. Moyle - Former Watchtower Chief Attorney Dave Mustaine - Guitarist (ex-Metallica; Megadeth; ex- MD .45) Miki Nakatani - JapaneseActress, Raised as a Jehovah's Witness Gloria Naylor - novelist, author of The Women of Brewster Place (1982, American Book Award) Patti Smith - Singer and poet Leo Volpe Jill Scott-Singer; raised as one of Jehovah's Witness Hinano Yoshikawa - Japanese Fashion model and actress, Raised as a Jehovah's Witness K-os - Canadian R&B artist ; Raised Jehovah's Witness Rene Montes de Oca Martija - dissident human-rights activist in Cuba (son of JW) Selena Quintanilla Perez - Tejano singer ; raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses Sherri Shepherd from The View. Her father is an elder in his congregation. Jill Scott - a singer,poet & actress from USA, she played in the movie - 'why did i get married' Maureen Mwanawasa, wife of late Zambian president, though she disassociated herself, but she still attends meetings. the late president was also studying with JWs, his mother was a JW. his children also attend meetings, i think one is a publisher. Thandiwe Banda our current Zambian first lady who was a JW until recently when she disassociated herself. Reportedly a former pioneer. Mamontha Modise was a JW. travels all over the world to report current news 2 South Africans. Ja Rule - Rapper - raised a jehovahs witness and is no longer one, in an interview he said his mother was disfellowshipped Jaywon; currently a musician, was raised a witness, later decided to follow a way of life thats suits him. Rick Haynes - Musician Travis Scott - NFL football player for Rams (raised JW) Scott Cheshire - Gotham City Writers Eddie Griffin - Comedian Leaders of the music band Shakespeare's Unit Rumors of: Eddie Murphy - Not verified yet Josh Groban - We don't know what to think yet.. ? Some have suspicions.... Omarion - I believe he is only "studying" Jackie Chan - (I still don't believe the photo) Please Read Some people have wondered if we have listed people who simply studied briefly with Jehovah's Witnesses. As far as we know, this is not the case. Anybody can sit down and meet with Jehovah's Witnesses to study their beliefs. In no way would we consider that grounds for identifying somebody as a Jehovah's Witness. All of the people listed on our page have actually been considered Jehovah's Witnesses or considered themselves adherents of the faith, either by way of having been raised in the faith or because they were an active convert to the faith.Of course no insult is meant to Jehovah's Witnesses or anybody else by hosting this list. Personally, reading the biographies and faith statements of many famous Jehovah's Witnesses has helped tear down some stereotypes for me. It simply isn't true, for example, that this faith necessarily stifles creativity or achievement. Clearly, many adherents to the faith (including people raised in it as well as converts who chose to become Witnesses as adults) have been very famous creative people or have been very successful, as measured by worldly standards.Regardless of the obvious tensions between the pressures of worldly fame, versus remaining active in a religious faith which expects all of its members to live according to the highest Biblical standards of ethics and morality, there are indeed many "famous" adherents who have strived to remain faithful. Even for those who have failed to balance fame and success with the demands of their faith, the teachings and values they were raised with or embraced at some point as an adult remain forever an influence in their lives. Were this not true, these individuals would not be listed here at all. This list is based on what famous people themselves have said to interviewers and to the public. We have no access to actual Jehovah's Witness membership or attendance records. If a celebrity or famous person doesn't talk publicly about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness, we would have no way of knowing about this part of their lives.The actions of a single individual should never be used to judge an entire group of people, and I believe most people realize this. Anybody who does try to condemn Jehovah's Witnesses by the behavior of their "worst" lapsed members or former members will stand instantly condemned themselves. This is because the cumulative behavior of the famous (and infamous) members of the group the accuser belongs to is far worse than anything they will be able to dig up relating to people who have been Jehovah's Witnesses. This is true of essentially any sufficiently large religious group. It is true also of anti-religious people, who are nearly always wise enough to avoid condemning entire groups by the actions of individuals, lest they be asked to answer for the hundreds of millions of murders perpetrated by Lenin, Pol Pot, Stalin, Adolph Hitler, Mao, Mussolini, Nicolae Ceausescu, Joseph Goebbels, Maximillien Robespierre, etc.

You told some of his story... here is more about the ending and a couple photos: Leo Kincaid Greenlees Birth: 06 June 1911 (It states " Other Country") Death: 17 Feb 1988 SS# 081445620 SS Death Index states: Last residence Brooklyn, Kings, New York USA Burial: Modesto, Stanislaus County, California USA Leo Greenless, W. Glen How, Nathan H. Knorr, Percy Chapman Governing Body member Leo K. Greenlees was forced to resign and leave Bethel in late 1984. He entered the Toronto, Canada Bethel in 1936, eventually becoming treasurer of the Canadian branch and of the IBSA of Canada. In 1964 he went to Brooklyn Bethel, and in 1965 was elected as a director of the Society's New York corporation. As a director Greenlees automatically became a "governing body" member when that body was formally instituted in 1971. He often spoke at Gilead graduations, and was the concluding speaker for the day at the Watchtower Centennial business meeting at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1984. A 1982 Watchtower mentions him as being on the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body. Greenlees' last mention in Watchtower publications is in the December 1, 1984 Watchtower where he is said to have passed out diplomas at the September Gilead graduation. In late 1984, Greenlees was allegedly convicted by the rest of the Governing Body of molesting a ten year old boy. The boy's parents had complained to the Society and it took action. Greenlees was a friend of the family and often visited them. After leaving Bethel Greenlees served as a Special Pioneer and eventually an elder in the "Downtown" congregation in New Orleans, Louisiana. He died in the late 1980s. Interestingly, the boy who Greenlees molested applied for Bethel service a few years later, around 1991, and was rejected.Note how Greenlees for instance, just disappeared from mention in Watchtower literature after 1984, and a January 1, 1986 WT article (p. 13), soon enough after that to be extremely suggestive, commented that: "Shocking as it is, even some who have been prominent in Jehovah's organization have succumbed to immoral practices, including homosexuality, wife swapping, and child molesting."If someone calls Brooklyn Bethel and asks the Public Affairs Office about Chitty or Greenlees, it’s likely that the response will be, “We cannot comment on such personal matters.” However, if one were to make inquiry about someone who has never been accused of such bad conduct, and who is unlikely to be so tainted because of their general reputation, the PA Office’s response would be outright denial. Obituary:Note that the obituary does not include the fact that Greenlees was one of the Governing Body of JWs "at the World Headquarters" for over 20 years. GREENLEES, Leo Kincaid - Unexpectedly at his home in Ceres, California, died of a stroke. He was hospitalized at Modesta for only one day before passing away the 18th of February, 1988. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland 77 years ago but immigrated to Canada in 1929. In 1931 he took up the full-time Ministry as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. His ministry extended across Canada including many years at the Branch Office of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in Toronto. For over 20 years, he served at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses and travelled extensively around the world in an official capacity. He continued in the full-time service until his death. He leaves two sisters and two brothers and several nephews and nieces. He was well loved and appreciated by all he touched in his life. A memorial service will be held in Modesto, California on Saturday, February 20, 1988. Greenlees had moved to the San Diego area after being quietly ousted from the Governing Body.

Want a family worship project? Feel free to start a post and/or write up an article on here for any member above not linked where we can compile historical information. Agape!

Part of a series on: Jehovah's Witnesses > Initially, the Governing Body directly appointed all congregation elders.[57] By 1975, the appointment of elders and ministerial servants was said to be "made directly by a governing body of spirit-anointed elders or by them through other elders representing this body."[58] In 2001, The Watchtower, stated: Today, therefore, the Governing Body appoints qualified brothers at the branches to represent it in making appointments of elders and ministerial servants. Care is taken that those acting representatively on behalf of the Governing Body clearly understand and follow the Scriptural guidelines for making such appointments. ...[R]ecommendations for appointment of overseers and ministerial servants are submitted to a branch office... Certain appointments may be transmitted by a letter bearing an official stamp from a legal entity. Such a letter may be used to appoint more than one brother in the congregation.[59] The Governing Body continues to directly appoint branch office committee members and traveling overseers,[60] and only such direct appointees are described as "representatives of the Governing Body."[61][62] The April 1, 2007 The Watchtower stated that "the vast majority of [congregation elders] are appointed by representatives of the Governing Body".[63]

Part of a series on: Jehovah's Witnesses > Jehovah's Witnesses began capitalizing Governing Body as a proper noun in 1971;The Watchtower that year announced "The present Governing Body comprises eleven anointed witnesses of Jehovah." The original members of the 1971 Governing Body, all now deceased, are indicated in italics in the lists below. Current The following people are members of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses[7] (year appointed in parentheses): Samuel Herd (1999) Geoffrey Jackson (2005) M. Stephen Lett (1999) Gerrit Lösch (1994) Anthony Morris III (2005) Mark Sanderson (2012) David H. Splane (1999) Kenneth Cook (2018) Deceased The following individuals were members of the Governing Body until death (years active in parentheses, including years as Watch Tower Society directors, informally identified as the "governing body" prior to 1971): Carey W. Barber (1977–2007) John (Jack) Barr (1977–2010) William Lloyd Barry (1974–1999) John C. Booth (1974–1996) Charles J. Fekel (1974–1977) Frederick William Franz (1944–1992)—5th President of Watch Tower Society George D. Gangas (1971–1994) John O. Groh (1965–1975) Milton George Henschel (1947–2003)—6th President of Watch Tower Society William K. Jackson (1971–1981) Theodore Jaracz (1974–2010) Karl F. Klein (1974–2001) Nathan Homer Knorr (1940–1977)—4th President of Watch Tower Society Guy H. Pierce (1999-2014) Martin Pötzinger (1977–1988) Albert D. Schroeder (1974–2006) Grant Suiter (1938–1983) Thomas J. Sullivan (1932–1974) Lyman Alexander Swingle (1945–2001) Daniel Sydlik (1974–2006) Resigned The following individuals resigned or were asked to step down from their positions in the body (years active in parentheses): Ewart Chitty (1974–1979) Raymond Franz (1971–1980) Leo K. Greenlees (1971–1984)

Part of a series on: Jehovah's Witnesses > Updated: October 2014 Committee listThe Governing Body functions by means of its six committees, which carry out various administrative functions.[51] Each committee is assisted by "helpers," who do not necessarily profess to be of the "anointed". Governing Body meetings are held weekly in closed session.[52] Until 1975, decisions of the body were required to be unanimous; according to Raymond Franz, a two-thirds majority of the full body has since been sufficient to allow proposals to be carried, regardless of the number present.[36][53] The Personnel Committee arranges for volunteers to serve in the organization's headquarters and worldwide branch offices, which are each referred to as Bethel. It oversees arrangements for the personal and spiritual assistance of Bethel staff, as well as the selection and invitation of new Bethel members. The Publishing Committee supervises the printing, publishing and shipping of literature, as well as legal matters involved in printing, such as obtaining property for printing facilities. It is responsible for overseeing factories, properties, and financial operations of corporations used by Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Service Committee supervises the evangelical activity of Jehovah's Witnesses, which includes traveling overseers, pioneers, and the activities of congregation publishers. It oversees communication between the international headquarters, branch offices, and the congregations. It examines annual reports of preaching activity from the branches. It is responsible for inviting members to attend the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead, the Bible School for Single Brothers (now called the School for Kingdom Evangelizers),[54] and the School for Traveling Overseers and their Wives, and for assigning postgraduate students of these schools to their places of service.[55][56] The Teaching Committee arranges congregation meetings, special assembly days, circuit assemblies, and district and international conventions as well as various schools for elders, ministerial servants, pioneers and missionaries, such as Gilead school. It supervises preparation of material to be used in teaching, and oversees the development of new audio and video programs. The Writing Committee supervises the writing and translation of all material published by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, including scripts for dramas and talk outlines. It responds to questions about scriptural, doctrinal, and moral issues, specific problems in the congregations, and the standing of members in congregations. The Coordinator's Committee deals with emergencies, disaster relief and other matters, such as investigations. It comprises the coordinators, or a representative, from each of the other Governing Body committees and a secretary who is also a member of the Governing Body. It is responsible for the efficient operation of the other committees. The following was a simple explanation produced by WTBTS:

Part of a series on: Jehovah's Witnesses The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses[1] based in Brooklyn, New York. The body assumes responsibility for formulating policy and doctrines, producing material for publications and conventions, and administering its worldwide branch office staff.[2][3] Members of the Governing Body say they are followers of Christ rather than religious leaders.[4] One member explained the Governing Body as being "Guardians of the Doctrine" when under oath in Australia in 2015.[119]Its size has varied, from seven (2010–2012)[5] to eighteen (1974–1980)[6]members.[7][8] As of October 2012, there are eight members.[5] Members of the Governing Body are not elected; membership is only possible by invitation of existing members.[9]Updated: Current list of the Governing Body as of October 2014 History The Governing Body in 1975 Since its incorporation in 1884, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania has been directed by a president and board of directors. Until January 1976, the president exercised complete control of doctrines, publications and activity of the Watch Tower Society and the religious denominations with which it was connected—the Bible Students and Jehovah's Witnesses.[10][11][12]When the Society's second president, J.F. Rutherford, encountered opposition from directors in 1917, he dismissed them; in 1925 he overruled the Watch Tower Society's editorial committee—selected by Charles Taze Russell to have editorial control of The Watch Tower after his death—when it opposed publication of an article that altered doctrines on Bible chronology related to 1914. In 1931, the editorial committee was dissolved.[13][14] as of 2013 In 1943 The Watchtower described the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society as the "legal governing body" of anointed Jehovah's Witnesses.[15] A year later, in an article opposing the democratic election of congregation elders, the magazine said the appointment of congregation servants was the duty of "a visible governing body under Jehovah God and his Christ."[16] For several years, the role and specific identity of the governing body remained otherwise undefined. A 1955 organizational handbook stated that "the visible governing body has been closely identified with the board of directors of this corporation."[17] Referring to events related to their 1957 convention, a 1959 publication said "the spiritual governing body of Jehovah’s witnesses watched the developments [then] the president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society [acted]."[18] The 1970 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses noted that the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania was the organization used to plan the activity of Jehovah's Witnesses and provide them with "spiritual food", then declared: "So really the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the board of directors of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania."[19]On October 1, 1971, Watch Tower Society vice-president Frederick Franz addressed the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania corporation in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, stating that the legal corporation of the Watch Tower Society was an "agency" or "temporary instrument" used by the Governing Body on behalf of the"faithful and discreet slave".[20] Three weeks later, on October 20, four additional men joined the seven members of the Society's board of directors on what became known as a separate, expanded Governing Body.[21] The board of directors had until then met only sporadically, usually only to discuss the purchase of property or new equipment, leaving decisions concerning material to be published in Watch Tower Society publications to the president and vice-president, Nathan Knorr and Fred Franz.[20][22] The Watchtower of December 15, 1971 was the first to unambiguously capitalize the term "Governing Body of Jehovah's witnesses" as the defined group leading the religion, with a series of articles explaining its role and its relationship with the Watch Tower Society.[2][23]The focus on the new concept of "theocratic" leadership was accompanied by statements that the structure was not actually new: The Watch Tower declared that "a governing body made its appearance" some time after the formation of Zion's Watch Tower Society in 1884,[24] though it had not beenreferred to as such at the time.[10]The article claimed that Watch Tower Society president Charles Taze Russell had been a member of the governing body.[24] The 1972 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses stated that following Rutherford's death in 1942 "one of the first things that the governing body decided upon was the inauguration of the Theocratic Ministry School" and added that the "governing body" had published millions of books and Bibles in the previous thirty years.[25] Raymond Franz has disputed those claims, stating that the actions of presidents Russell, Rutherford and Knorr in overriding and failing to consult with directors proved the Bible Students and Jehovah's Witnesses had been under a monarchical rule until 1976, leaving no decisions to a "governing body".[26]In 1972, a Question From Readers article in The Watchtower further reinforced the concept of the "Governing Body"; the magazine said the term referred to an agency that administers policy and provides organizational direction, guidance and regulation and was therefore "appropriate, fitting and Scriptural."[23][27]Organizational changes at the highest levels of the Watch Tower Society in 1976 significantly increased the powers and authority of the Governing Body.[28] The body has never had a legal corporate existence and operates through the Watch Tower Society and its board of directors.[29] Re-organization After its formal establishment in 1971, the Governing Body met regularly but, according to Raymond Franz, only briefly; Franz claims meetings were sometimes as short as seven minutes,[30] to make decisions about branch appointments and conduct that should be considered disfellowshipping offenses.[31][32] Franz claims that in 1971 and again in 1975, the Governing Body debated the extent of the authority it should be given.[33] Headquarters purge Raymond Franz claimed that in 1980, unease with doctrines surrounding the significance of 1914 surfaced within the Governing Body. In February of that year, three Governing Body members—aware that those who had been alive in 1914 were dying out despite the teaching that their generation would live to see Armageddon—proposed a doctrinal change to identify the "generation" who would see Armageddon as those who witnessed the 1957 launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik, which would be considered a 'sign in heaven'.The proposal, which would have extended the deadline for Armageddon by 43 years, failed to gain a majority vote.[36][37] Former Witnesses James Penton and Heather and Gary Botting claimed that internal dissatisfaction with official doctrines continued to grow, leading to a series of secret investigations and judicial hearings. As a result, the Governing Body led a purge of dissenting Brooklyn headquarters staff in April and May 1980.[38][39][40] Raymond Franz claimed he was forced to resign from the Governing Body, and he was later disfellowshipped from the religion. The Watch Tower Society responded with a new, hardened attitude towards the treatment of expelled Witnesses.[38][39][41] In his 1997 study of the religion, Penton concluded that since Raymond Franz's expulsion in 1980, the Governing Body displayed an increased level of conservatism, sturdy resistance to changes of policy and doctrines, and an increased tendency to isolate dissidents within the organization by means of disfellowshipping.[42] Helpers The April 15, 1992 issue of The Watchtower carried an article entitled Jehovah’s Provision, the “Given Ones” which drew a parallel between ancient non-Israelites who had been assigned temple duties (the "Nethinim" and "sons of the servants of Solomon") and Witness elders in positions of responsibility immediately under the oversight of the Governing Body who did not profess to be "anointed".[43]Both that issue of The Watchtower and the 1993 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses carried the same announcement: In view of the tremendous increase worldwide, it seems appropriate at this time to provide the Governing Body with some additional assistance. Therefore it has been decided to invite several helpers, mainly from among the great crowd, to share in the meetings of each of the Governing Body Committees, that is, the Personnel, Publishing, Service, Teaching, and Writing Committees. Thus, the number attending the meetings of each of these committees will be increased to seven or eight. Under the direction of the Governing Body committee members, these assistants will take part in discussions and will carry out various assignments given them by the committee. This new arrangement goes into effect May 1, 1992. For many years now, the number of the remnant of anointed Witnesses has been decreasing, while the number of the great crowd has increased beyond our grandest expectations.[44][45] Each of the current Governing Body members served as a committee "helper" before being appointed to the Governing Body itself.[46][47][48] The appointment of helpers to the Governing Body committees was described in 2006 as "still another refinement."[49] 2000 and beyond Until 2000, the directors and officers of the Watch Tower Society were members of the Governing Body. Since then, members of the ecclesiastical Governing Body have not served as directors of any of the various corporations used by Jehovah's Witnesses, and the Governing Body has delegated such administrative responsibilities to other members of the religion.[50] The current president of the Watch Tower Society, Don A. Adams, is not a member of the Governing Body. As of October 2012, the Governing Body comprises eight members, as shown below. Governing Body 2003 Photo shot prior to the death of Guy Pierce in the 2014 release "God's Kingdom Rules!" One of our favorite moments of Annual Meeting…when all 7 of the Governing Body came out and sang with the Watchtower Chorus the last and newest song called: “Jehovah Is Your Name”….what a powerful and moving 100 Year Celebration! @stephendianna See also Organizational structure of Jehovah's Witnesses Letters from the Governing Body Funeral (Memorial) Programs for late **Governing Body** Members How to remember Governing Body Members' names Governing Body signing Bibles for public officials Residences of the Governing Body David H Splane: The Slave Is Not 1900 Years Old - Matt 24v45 - Frederick W. Franz was against the formation of a Governing Body References Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 216. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. "Questions From Readers". The Watchtower: 703. November 15, 1972. "Our active leader today", The Watchtower, September 15, 2010, page 27, "They recognize, however, that Christ is using a small group of anointed Christian men as a Governing Body to lead and direct his disciples on earth." "Bearing Thorough Witness" About God's Kingdom. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. 2009. p. 110. As of September 2005, twelve members listed (See The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 26) Schroeder died March 8, 2006. (See The Watchtower, September 15, 2006, page 31) Sydlik died April 18, 2006. (See The Watchtower, January 1, 2007, page 8) Barber died April 8, 2007. (See The Watchtower, October 15, 2007, page 31) Jaracz died June 9, 2010. (See The Watchtower, November 15, 2010, page 23) Barr died December 4, 2010. (See The Watchtower, May 15, 2011, page 6) Mark Sanderson appointed in September 2012 "A New Member of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, July 15, 2013, page 26.[1] Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 217. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (2007). Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. pp. 4, 6. Botting, Heather & Gary (1984). The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 178. ISBN 0-8020-6545-7. Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. p. 123. ISBN 0-914675-17-6. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 58.ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. pp. 186, footnote. ISBN 0-914675-17-6. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 162–163, 214. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 61–62. ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 59. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. The Watchtower. July 15, 1943. page 216, paragraph 24. The Watchtower. November 1, 1944. page 328, paragraph 32. Qualified to be Ministers. Watch Tower Society. 1955. p. 381. cited by Raymond Franz, Crisis of Conscience, page 74 "Divine Will International Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses", The Watchtower, February 15, 1959, page 115, "So with intense interest the spiritual governing body of Jehovah’s witnesses watched the developments... Without delay the president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society closed a contract with the owners to use the Polo Grounds simultaneously with Yankee Stadium." Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. Watch Tower Society. 1970. p. 65. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 57.ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Franz, Raymond. Crisis of Conscience. p. 44. The seven directors at October 20 were Nathan Knorr, Fred Franz, Grant Suiter, Thomas Sullivan, Milton Henschel, Lyman Swingle and John Groh. The additional four to form the Governing Body were William Jackson, Leo Greenlees, George Gangas and Raymond Franz. Testimony by Fred Franz, Lord Strachan vs. Douglas Walsh Transcript, Lord Strachan vs. Douglas Walsh, 1954, as cited by Raymond Franz, Crisis of Conscience, 2007, page 75-76. "Theocratic Organization with Which to Move Forward Now; A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation". The Watchtower. December 15, 1971. "A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation". The Watchtower: 761. December 15, 1971. Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. 1972. pp. 254–257. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 78.ISBN 0-914675-23-0. "Questions From Readers". The Watchtower: 703. November 15, 1972. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 44–110. ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 228. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 45.ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 46.ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 215. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 81–105. ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 80–107. ISBN 0-914675-23-0. Jehovah's Witnesses–Proclaimers of God's Kingdom. Watch Tower Society. 1993. pp. 108–109. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 218. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Franz, Raymond (1997). Crisis of Conscience. p. 262. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 117–123. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Botting, Heather & Gary (1984). The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 158–165. ISBN 0-8020-6545-7. "Witness Under Prosecution", Richard H. Ostling, Anne Constable,//Time// Magazine, February 22, 1982. Franz, Raymond (2007). "11-12". Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 219, 297–302, 319. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. "Jehovah’s Provision, the “Given Ones”", The Watchtower, April 15, 1992, pages 16-17 "Announcement", The Watchtower, April 15, 1992, page 31 "Organizing for Further Expansion", 1993 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 253-254 "Governing Body Addition", The Watchtower, November 1, 1994, page 29, "The new member is Gerrit Lösch. ... Lösch has served in the Executive Offices and as an assistant to the Service Committee." "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, January 1, 2000, page 29, "The new members, all anointed Christians, are Samuel F. Herd; M. Stephen Lett; Guy H. Pierce; and David H. Splane. Samuel Herd ... was also serving as a helper to the Service Committee. Stephen Lett ... was a helper to the Teaching Committee. Guy Pierce ... had been serving as a helper to the Personnel Committee. David Splane ... had been a helper to the Writing Committee." "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 26, "Geoffrey W. Jackson and Anthony Morris III—would be added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ... In April 2003, [Jackson] became part of the United States Bethel family and began to work in the Translation Services Department. Soon thereafter, Brother Jackson was made a helper to the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body ... 2002 [Morris] worked in the Service Department at Patterson and later as a helper to the Service Committee of the Governing Body." "Walking in the Path of Increasing Light", The Watchtower, February 15, 2006, page 28 "How the Governing Body Differs From a Legal Corporation". The Watchtower: 29. 15 January 2001. The Watchtower, May 15, 2008, page 29 "How the Governing Body is Organized", The Watchtower, May 15, 2008, page 29. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 85, 115. ISBN 0-914675-23-0. "A History-Making Meeting", The Watchtower, Aug. 15, 2011, page 21. "Schools That Teach Jehovah's Ways", //2012 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses//, page 13-17. "Theocratic Schools-Evidence of Jehovah's Love", //The Watchtower//, September 15, 2012, page 13-17. "A “Body of Elders” with Rotating Chairmanship", The Watchtower, November 15, 1971, pages 699,700, "how will the “body of elders” in each congregation be selected? The governing body through the Watch Tower Society will send out a letter asking the committee that now looks after each congregation’s activity to...prayerfully consider who within your congregation really meets the qualifications of an elder or overseer. ...Then recommendations will be made to the governing body. ...After the governing body receives recommendations from the congregation, then proper appointments will be made. The governing body will do the appointing of elders in every congregation and this information will be sent out by the governing body through the various offices of the Society throughout the world." Hope Based on the Unfolding Purpose of God", The Watchtower, February 1, 1975, page 86 "Overseers and Ministerial Servants Theocratically Appointed", The Watchtower, January 15, 2001, page 15 "Overseers and Ministerial Servants Theocratically Appointed", The Watchtower, January 15, 2001, page 15, "In addition to appointing Branch Committee members, the Governing Body appoints Bethel elders and traveling overseers. However, they do commission responsible brothers to act for them in making certain other appointments." "“Keep Holding Men of That Sort Dear”", The Watchtower, October 1, 1988, page 18-19, "[The] traveling overseers sent forth by the Governing Body to preach the good news and help the congregations should be received hospitably and with respect. ...Elders, in particular, should show proper respect for these visiting representatives of the Governing Body. They are sent to the congregations because of their spiritual qualities and their experience, which is usually more extensive than that of many local elders." [emph added] "Cooperating With the Governing Body Today", The Watchtower, March 15, 1990, pages 19-20, "Since February 1, 1976, each of the branches of the Watch Tower Society has had a Branch Committee made up of capable men appointed by the Governing Body. As representatives of the Governing Bodyfor the country or countries under the supervision of their branch, these brothers must be faithful, loyal men. ...Branch Committees recommend mature, spiritual men to serve as circuit and district overseers. After being appointed directly by the Governing Body, they serve as traveling overseers. These brothers visit circuits and congregations in order to build them up spiritually and help them apply instructions received from the Governing Body." [emph added] "Humbly Submitting to Loving Shepherds", The Watchtower, April 1, 2007, page 27 "The Watchtower and Awake!—Timely Journals of Truth". The Watchtower: 21. January 1, 1994. "Building for an Eternal Future". The Watchtower: 25. January 1, 1986. 2012 Annual Meeting Program (Gov. Body is "Faithful & Discreet Slave" explained in 8 minute clip) "Seek God's guidance in all things", The Watchtower, April 15, 2008, page 11. "‘They Shall Know that a Prophet Was Among Them’". The Watchtower: 200. April 1, 1972. "the modern-day “prophet,” the spirit-begotten, anointed ones who are the nucleus of Jehovah’s witnesses today" "The Things Revealed Belong to Us", The Watchtower, May 15, 1986, page 13. Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. p. 153. ISBN 0-914675-17-6. The Faithful Steward and Its Governing Body, The Watchtower, June 15, 2009, page 24 ¶18 Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 211. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. "The faithful slave and its governing body", The Watchtower, June 15, 2009, pages 23-24, "They do not believe that their being of the anointed gives them special insights beyond what even some experienced members of the "great crowd" may have. They do not believe that they necessarily have more holy spirit than their companions of the 'other sheep' have. They do not expect special treatment; nor do they claim that their partaking of the emblems places them above the appointed elders in the congregation." "A Secret Christians Dare Not Keep!", The Watchtower, June 1, 1997, page 14. "Insight That Jehovah Has Given", The Watchtower, March 15, 1989, page 22, "It is through the columns of The Watchtower that explanations of vital Scriptural truths have been provided for us by Jehovah’s 'faithful and discreet slave.' The Watchtower is the principal instrument used by the 'slave' class for dispensing spiritual food." "The faithful slave and its governing body", The Watchtower, June 15, 2009, pages 23-24. "The Spirit Searches into the Deep Things of God", The Watchtower, July 15, 2010, page 23, "When the time comes to clarify a spiritual matter in our day, holy spirit helps responsible representatives of 'the faithful and discreet slave' at world headquarters to discern deep truths that were not previously understood. The Governing Body as a whole considers adjusted explanations. What they learn, they publish for the benefit of all." "Question From Readers", "The Watchtower", August 15, 2011, page 22 "Annual Meeting Report". "A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation", The Watchtower, December 15, 1971, page 762 "The Governing Body", 1973 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 257, "The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses consists of eleven brothers, all anointed of God. They are as follows: Frederick W. Franz, Raymond V. Franz, George D. Gangas, Leo K. Greenlees, John O. Groh, Milton G. Henschel, William K. Jackson, Nathan H. Knorr, Grant Suiter, Thomas J. Sullivan and Lyman A. Swingle." "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, January 1, 2000, page 29 "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 26 "Governing Body Addition", The Watchtower, November 1, 1994, page 29 "A New Member of the Governing Body", //The Watchtower//, July 15, 2013, page 26. Interviews - 133rd Gilead Class (stated at video b. Mark Sanderson of Gov. Body) "Rejoicing Over "Victory With the Lamb", The Watchtower, October 15, 2007, page 31. "Britain", 2000 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 130 "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, November 15, 1977, page 680 "Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Enlarged", The Watchtower, January 15, 1975, page 60 "We Were a Team", The Watchtower, April 1, 2001, page 24. "He Humbly Served Jehovah", The Watchtower, June 15, 1996, page 32. "A Joyful Perseverer in Good Work", The Watchtower, July 1, 1977, page 399. "Service Assembly and Annual Meeting—Pittsburg", The Watchtower, November 1, 1944, page 334. "How the Governing Body Differs From a Legal Corporation", The Watchtower, January 15, 2001, page 28. "His Deeds Follow Him", The Watchtower, December 1, 1994, page 31. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 273–336. ISBN 0-914675-23-0. "Gilead Sends Missionaries “to the Most Distant Part of the Earth”", The Watchtower, December 15, 1999, page 28, "Theodore Jaracz, a member of the Governing Body, who himself graduated with Gilead’s seventh class in 1946" "Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Enlarged", The Watchtower, January 15, 1975, page 60 Theodore Jaracz Memorial Service Brochure (1.4MB) "Jehovah Has Dealt Rewardingly With Me", The Watchtower, October 1, 1984, page 21. Jehovah's Witnesses Proclaimers of God's Kingdom, "Background of N. H. Knorr", page 91: "On June 10, 1940, he became the vice-president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society (Pennsylvania corporation)." The Watchtower, July 15,1977, "Firm to the End", page 441. "A Staunch Fighter for the Truth", The Watchtower, September 15, 1988, page 31. "His Delight Was in the Law of Jehovah", The Watchtower, September 15, 2006, page 31. "The corporation, the WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY, pursuant to its charter and by-laws, and the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, held its annual meeting at Pittsburgh, North Side, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the first day of October, A.D. 1938, at which annual meeting a Board of Directors was elected as follows, to wit: J. F. Rutherford, C. A. Wise, W. E. Van Amburgh, H. H. Riemer, T. J. Sullivan, Wm. P. Heath, Jr., and Grant Suiter, to hold office for a period of three years, or until their successors are duly elected." - 1939 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, "Election", page 195 "A Loyal Fighter Passes On", The Watchtower, February 1, 1984, page 9. "He Ran for “The Prize of the Upward Call” and Won!", The Watchtower, September 15, 1974, page 554, "On October 31, 1932, he [Sullivan] was made a member of the board of directors of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania; he was also one of the eleven-member governing body of Jehovah’s witnesses." "A Time of Testing (1914-1918)", Jehovah's Witnesses - Proclaimers of God's Kingdom, ©1993 Watch Tower, page 71, "Thomas (Bud) Sullivan, who later served as a member of the Governing Body, recalled: “It was my privilege to visit Brooklyn Bethel in the late summer of 1918 during the brothers’ incarceration." Jehovah's Witnesses–Proclaimers of God's Kingdom. Watch Tower Society. 1993. p. 91. "How Priceless Your Friendship, O God!", The Watchtower, June 1, 1985, page 27. "Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Enlarged", 1975 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 60 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. 1980. pp. 257–258. "Announcements", Our Kingdom Ministry, August 1980, page 2, "Raymond Victor Franz is no longer a member of the Governing Body and of the Brooklyn Bethel family as of May 22, 1980." Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 120. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Beverley, James A. (1986). Crisis of Allegiance. Burlington, Ontario: Welch Publishing Company. p. 71. ISBN 0-920413-37-4. 1986 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 255 Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 322, 393. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3. Geoffrey Jackson testifies before the Australian Royal Commission 2015

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Who is able to create a Google Earth .KMZ file with links to all the different countries secular news and branch offices listed here in the World News Forum. Or maybe two different Google Earth files? (I can add more as you need them) This would add another layer of navigability to the forum for users. Anyone tech savvy enough to tackle this project? Contact me on here. Agape! The Librarian

Not all of the elders are to be "princes" in the New Order. Jesus will appoint from only Governing Body helpers, Branch Committee members and Circuit Overseers. This is a change from previously held beliefs. -------------------------------------------------- One correction: Until the 1932 two-part Watchtower article entitled "Jehovah's Organization" all Elders were democratically elected by their local congregations. Prior to 1932 the local body of elders was NOT appointed by the Watchtower Society See also: http://wiki.jw-archive.org/Elder

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When the storms gone And the day breaks When our love surrounds you like a warm embrace When you come to know That it's really so Love is a part A perfect bond That time will not erase. We won't forget you We are your family We won't ignore you We will not fail to see We'll take your hand We'll help you stand We'll help you carry on. We won't forget you, We are your world-wide family, We won't forget you, We are your family. What Means the Most to Me JW Broadcasting - March 2015 What are the things that I value? The things that mean the most to me. What are the things that will help me to be, To be the person I want to be? With each new day there are choices to be made. Sometimes the choice will mean to be a trade. The times I have can never be replaced. The steps I take can never be retraced. That’s why I want to choose carefully. And choose what really means the most to me. How will I honor Jehovah, the One who means the most to me? I'll give the best I can offer to Him, and He deserves the best I can be. Never Give Up JW Broadcasting - April 2015 Father for me the time has now come. Fulfilling the words that were said by your son. If they persecuted me then they’ll do it to you. It’s not a surprise really nothing that’s new. Jehovah I pray please let me be strong. My life and devotion to you they belong. My record of faith will never be lost. I’ll be loyal to you no matter the cost. I’ll never give in to taunts and to threats. Enduring in faith I’ll have no regrets. To suffer these things for the sake of your name. I count as an honor I won’t be ashamed. I won’t give up, won’t turn aside. I won’t give up and I won’t run and hide. Let me be strong, let me be true. Carrying on, trusting in you. I won’t give up. You’ve trusted in me, I’ve trusted in you. Each trial I face you help me get through. No king and no ruler no family or friend. Can make me lose sight of the path at the end. I won’t give up, won’t turn aside. I won’t give up and I won’t run and hide. Let me be strong, let me be true. Carrying on, trusting in you. I won’t give up, won’t turn aside. I won’t give up and I won’t run and hide. Let me be strong, let me be true. Carrying on, trusting in you. I won’t give up. Honor Jehovah with Your Valuable Things JW Broadcasting - May 2015 There’s nothing Jehovah could possibly need, He made everything from the start. So what can I give Him, more how can I live In a way that brings joy to His heart? Now I know what it takes so with each day that breaks, Here’s what I will do: I’ll give to you Jehovah the best I have to give. I’ll live for you Jehovah as long as I may live. No matter what life brings. I’ll honor You with my valuable things. With love in Your heart, You have given us life, And I treasure the joy that it brings. What more can I do to give honor to you, Than to give you my valuable things. Yes, I know what it takes so with each day that breaks, I know what I will do. I’ll give to you Jehovah the best I have to give. I’ll live for you Jehovah as long as I may live. No matter what life brings. I’ll honor You with my valuable things. Glad I've Passed the Test JW Broadcasting - July 2015 Seems like there's something every day, Some new test that comes my way. (Something every day...) I never know what it might be, But whatever it might be, I know I have the key. Coz’ I can face it if I'm steady, And prepare so I'll be ready. How to act and what to say, When a challenge comes my way. At times it's tough for me out there. And so I turn to God in prayer. I pray I'll pass each test. Everyone that comes my way. I pray I'll pass each test. And be faithful through the day. Some things I know I'll face again, Like the pressure to fit in. (Face it once again...) There will be times when other kids, Do the things that God forbids. (The things that God forbids...) And pressure need to go along with, Kids I know I don't belong with. That's the time I call to mind, I don't want to be that kind. Coz' I'm a witness for God's name. So there's no cause to be ashamed. I'm glad I've passed the test, I was faithful all day long. I'm glad I've passed the test, I'm glad that I was strong. Give You My All JW Broadcasting - June 2015 So many choices that I could make, So many pathways that I could take. I know that someday I'll make my vow, How will I know if the time is now? I've seen the blessing that come to those who take their stand for You. This isn't something somebody chose for me. It's something I wanna do. I wanna stand up on my two feet. I wanna answer the call. I wanna have Your help when I am weak. I wanna give You my all. I wanna give You my all. I wanna know You and be Your friend. I want a life that will never end. I know You're real, it's plain to see. No other God can there be for me. Life's not a party, not just for fun, Journey's just begun. I wanna give you my best while I'm still young. To side with You and Your son. I wanna stand up on my two feet. I wanna answer the call. I wanna have Your help when I am weak. I wanna give You my all. I wanna give You my all. I wanna give You my all. I wanna give You my all. These Words... Must Be on Your Heart Movie Soundtrack Caught up in circles. I don't know which way to turn. My heart rules; Had my head fooled. Too late, I've fallen in love. To do what's right is a constant fight. Don't want to let my heart decide. I want God's Word to be my guide. It's so hard to break free. This desperate heart inside of me. Makes wrong feel right and right feel wrong, But Jehovah makes me strong. He says, "Know that I love you "I don't want to lose you. Trust in me in all you do. I'll be here to help you through." (But are you making the right sacrifices?) Our life is shaped by the choice we make. We have to realize what's at stake. Right from the start, It's a war for our heart, But it's ours to give away. To safeguard it means our life. Looking back, the choice I made To do things Jehovah's way, Seemed so hard, emotion's strong, But Jehovah helped me along. Now Is The Time JW Broadcasting - August 2015 With our days forever darkening, and the signs so very clear. We must keep our sense of urgency, as the end is drawing near. We will seize this opportunity, to declare Jehovah’s name. And the blessings of His kingdom, is the message we’ll proclaim. Now is the time for preaching with zeal. We’ll never give up or give way to fear. And now is the time, to show how we feel. Now that the final days are here. There will never be another time, for this preaching to be done. So we want to have a part in it, and reach out to everyone. When we look back in some future time at these days at which we live, Then we’ll say that for Jehovah, we gave all that we could give! Now is the time for preaching with zeal. I’ll never give up or give way to fear. And now is the time, to show how we feel. Now that the final days are here. With all loyal ones, surrounding us, we will run with all our might. Then we turn the final corner, and a new world is insight. Now is the time for preaching with zeal. I’ll never give up or give way to fear. And now is the time, to show how we feel. Now that the final days are here. Just A Smile JW Broadcasting - September 2015 We can tell a hundred stories; we can speak a million words. We can paint a thousand pictures, but will our heart be stirred. We can often make a difference, with a kindly word or deed. But sometimes just a smile is all we really need. Just a smile… can lift a weary heart. Just a smile… can help us make a start. When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed. Then you will see, a smile is what we need. This world is unforgiving, full of coldness and despair. Many hopes are disappointed, by a world that doesn’t care. And we see it in their faces, as they passes on the street. So we offer a hope and comfort, to the people that we meet. Just a smile… can lift a weary heart. Just a smile… can help us make a start. When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed. Then you will see, a smile is what we need. At times we feel downhearted, when no one seems to care. About the hope we offer, or the message that we bear. For some hearts that’s just too hardened, to receive the Kingdom seed. But could it be a friendly smile, is what they really need. Just a smile… can lift a weary heart. Just a smile… can help us make a start. When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed. Then you will see, a smile is what we need. Finding Treasures JW Broadcasting - October 2015 In my reading and my study, There are treasures that I find. When I'm searching, digging deeper, When I take a little time. In my imagination I am in the scene. It helps me understand just what the Bible means Imagination and meditation, These are the things that help me see. They give me insight to help me do right, And be the person I should be. The person I should be. I can ponder on the people, Some were faithful, some were not. Their example gives me insight To God's feelings and his thoughts. Sometimes my meditation makes me realize, How I can be more pleasing in Jehovah's eyes. Imagination and meditation, These are the things that help us see. They give me insight to help us do right, And be the persons we should be. The persons we should be. Imagination and meditation... Imagination and meditation... Imagination and meditation... Jehovah Welcomes You Home JW Broadcasting - November 2015 It doesn't seem so long ago, When My name you've come to know. And it touched your heart, But you lost your way. Although you managed for a while, And some memories made you smile. It was in your heart to return one day. Welcome home my friend. Your life can start again. Stay beneath my wings. And know the lasting peace only I can bring. And I desire that you should know, What to do to come back home. As a ray of sun on a weary heart. Now here I stand with open arms, I'm your shelter from the storm. You can feel the joy of a brand new start. Welcome home my friend. Your life can start again. Stay beneath my wings. And know the lasting peace only I can bring. Now you're home. Joy of Conventions JW Broadcasting - December 2015 Before the music start some right beside you, The fire is growing, the fire is growing. The world in chaos but here we got peace. And we just started, we just started in. Yeah, yeah... We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Yeah… We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. I’m on the edge of a human sea, and the tide is in. My eyes are surfing on unfamiliar faces, Still I know them, we’re family. You wave to me from across the stadium. What a beautiful sight. I feel refreshed like a new-born baby. If I’m not careful, I’ll start to cry. We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Yeah… We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Give me your hand, We’re in the same fight. You give me strength, To carry on towards eternal life. We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Yeah… We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. PDF

List of Watch Tower Publications by Purpose In addition to including them on the pages for the individual year we also have a list of just the... Starting in early 2016 this list will stop all future additions. Future publications will be posted on the forum. Use the search bar above or these smaller links to internal tags 2019 C.E. 2018 C.E. 2017 C.E. 2016 C.E. (Click on the year above to expand)2015 C.E. 2014 C.E. 2013 C.E. 2012 C.E. 2011 C.E. 2010 C.E. 2009 C.E. 2008 C.E. 2007 C.E. 2006 C.E. 2005 C.E. 2004 C.E. 2003 C.E. 2002 C.E. 2001 C.E. “Stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God” (Col 4:12)"Teachers of God's Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canadayb01-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!yb-01E * Yearbookca01 * Calendarkm * Our Kingdom Ministry'sTheocratic Ministry School Schedulebe * Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Educationdg * Does God Really Care About Us? (revision of the 1992 original)ip-2 * Isaiah’s Prophecy - Light for All Mankind IIla * A Satisfying Life - How to Attain ItDo You Have an Immortal Spirit?Faithful Under Trials -- Jehovah's Witnesses in the Soviet UnionNo Blood -- Medicine Meets the ChallengeOur Whole Association of Brothers - DVDThe New World Society in Action (Video Re-release from the 1950's)Transfusion-Alternative Health Care -- Meeting Patient Needs and RightsWould You Like to Know More About the Bible? (Tract)Medical Directive md-E 6-01 (Blood Card) US Version for JW'sWho is Like Jehovah Our God? - Audio Talk by Stephen LettWatchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York requests official disassociation as an NGO from the United Nations 2000 C.E. “We are not the sort that shrink back ... but the sort that have faith” (Heb 10:39)"Doers of God's Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canadayb00-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses w-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!yb-00E * Yearbookca00 * Calendarkm * Our Kingdom Ministry'sTheocratic Ministry School Schedulegf * You Can Be God’s Friend!ip-1 * Isaiah’s Prophecy - Light for All Mankind Ijt * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Who Are They? - What Do They Believe?we * When Someone You Love DiesCharitable Planning to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (2000, revised 2004) (new version needed.)Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective (2000)1999 C.E. “Look! Now is the day of salvation” (2Co 6:2)"God's Prophetic Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canadayb99-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's WitnessesWatchtowerg-E * Awake!yb99 * Yearbookdp * Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy!No. 24—Jesus Christ—Who Is He?—1999- TractYoung People Ask - How Can I Make Real Friends - Video1999, 2003 - Purple Triangles - Brochure1998 C.E. “Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved” (Ro 10:13)"God's Way of Life" District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada. [5,888,650 publishers with 233 countries reporting in 1997, 3.6% increase over the 1996 service year, 87,644 congregations.] see w98 2/15 pgs. 30-1, also see w99 1/1 pgs. 12-15.yb98-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!yb98 * Yearbookct * Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?gu * The Guidance of God - Our Way to Paradise (for Muslims)ie * What Happens to Us When We Die?Study Guide for the Documentary Video "Jehovah’s Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault"Key Facts about the Kingdom Hall Assistance Program1997 C.E. “Teach me to do your will” (Ps 143:10)"Faith in God's Word" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [5,167,258 publishers with 233 countries reporting in 1996, 4.4% increase over the 1995 service year, 81,908 congregations.] see w97 vol., pgs. 18-21.w-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!yb97-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesba * A Book for All PeopleHow to Start and Continue Bible Discussions (Persian/Gujarti)Noah * He Walked With God [DVD]Questions re; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (USA-California) for JW'sApply Yourself to Reading and WritingJEHOVAH’S WITNESSES STAND FIRM AGAINST NAZI ASSAULTJehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Study GuideThe Bible - It's Power In Your Life - VideoDistrict Convention Operations, for Convention Committee membersPreparing for a Child Custody Case Involving Religious Issues 1997_Mott-Trille_v_Steed_decision_to_disbar.pdf 1996 C.E. “Become doers of the word” (Jas 1:22)"Messengers of Godly Peace" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,950,344 publishers with 232 countries reporting in 1995, 5% increase over the 1994 service year, 78,620 congregations.] see w96 vol., pgs. 12-15.yb96-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!fy * The Secret of Family Happinesspc95 * Lasting Peace and Happiness - How to Find ThemJehovah's Witnesses What You Need to Knowrq * What Does God Require of Us?Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault Purple TrianglesFear Not! - Nazi Persecution (Not a WT Film however it deals with JW's)1995 C.E. “Be harmoniously joined together in love” (Col 2:2)"Joyful Praisers" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,695,111 publishers with 232 countries reporting in 1994, 5% increase over the 1993 service year, 75,573 congregations.] see w95 vol., pgs. 12-15.y95-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!Who Are Jehovah's Witnesses?kl * Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting LifeFamily Care and Medical Management for Jehovah's Witnesses (abbreviated)Hellfire * Is It Part of Divine Justice?In Search of a Father (for Buddhists)Lasting Peace and Happiness--How to Find Them (English version)Planned Giving to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (mainly for JWs)To the Ends of the EarthUnited by Divine Teachinged * Jehovah's Witnesses and Education (revised 2002), intended for educators (covers)Non-WT Publication from the same year: 1995_Frank_Mott_Trille_v._Steed.pdf1994 C.E. “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart” (Pr 3:5)"Godly Fear" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,483,900 publishers with 231 countries reporting in 1993, 4.5% increase over the 1992 service year, 73,070 congregations.] see w94 vol., pgs. 12-15.yb94-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!we * When Someone You Love DiesDoes Fate Rule Our Lives? Or Does God Hold Us Responsible?The Bible -- Mankind's Oldest Modern BookThe Greatest Name (for Muslims)Planned Giving to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (1994)Earth All-Over Jehovah's Witnesses Unity Obey What God Want - Edition for the DeafThe Louvre Museum - Bible in Hand TourSing Praises to Jehovah1993 C.E. “Instruct me, O Jehovah ... Unify my heart to fear your name” (Ps 86:11)"Divine Teaching" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,289,737 publishers with 229 countries reporting in 1992, 5.3% increase over the 1991 service year, 69,558 congregations.] see w93 vol., pgs. 12-15.yb93-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!bp * The Government That Will Bring Paradisejv * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Proclaimers of God’s Kingdompr * What Is the Purpose of Life? How Can You Find It?wj * Why Should We Worship God in Love and Truth? (for Hindus)The Bible -- Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy - VideoSchool and Jehovah's Witnesses1992 C.E 1991 C.E. "Let anyone hearing say: 'Come!'" —Rev. 22:17"Lovers of Freedom" District Conventions held in the United States,Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [3,846,311 publishers with 212 countries reporting in 1990, 6.1% increase over the 1989 service year, 63,016 congregations.] see w91 vol., pgs. 18-21.yb91-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!gt * The Greatest Man Who Ever Livedsp * Spirits of the Dead - Can They Help You or Harm You? Do They Really Exist? (see also 2005 version above)ks-91E * "Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock"The Human Factor - Purple Triangles (Not a WT production however it deals with JW history)1991 - Total JW-US Supreme Court CasesWatchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York joins the United Nations as an NGO until 2001 for access to it's Library and information. 1990 C.E. 1989 C.E. “Fear God and give him glory.”—Rev. 14:7."Godly Devotion" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, El Salvador, Italy, and Poland. [3,430,926 publishers with 212 countries reporting in 1988, 6.0% increase over the 1987 service year, 57,670 congregations.] see w89 vol., pgs. 4-7.yb89-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake! Jan 1st issue revisionbr78 * Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Twentieth Centurygm * The Bible - God's Word or Man's?om * Organized to Accomplish Our Ministrype * You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earthrs * Reasoning From the Scripturesti * Should You Believe in the Trinity?yp * Questions Young People Ask - Answers That Work1988 C.E. 1987 C.E. “As for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah.” —Joshua 24:15"Trust in Jehovah" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Belize, Germany, Liberia, and Papua New Guinea. [3,063,289 publishers with 208 countries reporting in 1986, 6.9% increase over the 1985 service year, 52,177 congregations.] see w87 vol., pgs. 10-13.Talks from 1987yb87-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake! (four-color edition, January 8, 1987)No. 15—Life in a Peaceful New World—1987, revised 1992 - TractNo. 13--Why You Can Trust the Bible - TractNo. 16—What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?—1987- TractDirect and Cross Examination Questions in Child Custody Cases (1987)1986 C.E. “Go . . . declare abroad the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:60."Divine Peace" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Austria, El Salvador, Ghana, Guinea, Panama, Vanuatu, and Zambia. [2,865,183 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1985, 6.9% increase over the 1984 service year, 49,716 congregations.] see w86 vol., pgs. 20-25.yb86-E * Yearbook of Jehovah''s WitnessesExamining the Scriptures Daily Beginning in 1986, Examining the Scriptures Daily was published as a separate booklet instead of as the last 128 pages of the Yearbook. w-E * //The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom// (four-color edition, January 1, 1986)April 1st editiong-E * Awake!je * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Unitedly Doing God’s Will WorldwideLmn * “Look! I Am Making All Things New” (Brochure)tp * True Peace and Security - How Can You Find It?vi * Victory Over Death - Is It Possible for You? - intended for Hindusws * Worldwide Security Under the “Prince of Peace”Rwanda Persecutes Christians1985 C.E. “Fully accomplish your ministry.”—2 Tim. 4:5."Integrity Keepers" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, Columbia, Germany, Haiti, Kenya, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil, Greece, and Poland. [2,842,531 publishers with 203 countries reporting in 1984, 7.1% increase over the 1983 service year, 47,869 congregations.] see w85 vol., pgs. 20-25.yb85-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!bp * The Government That Will Bring Paradisers * Reasoning From the Scripturesce * Life - How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?int * The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures revision of the 1969 versionConvention ReportsMissionary Counsel BookletYou Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth (reduced size)1985 TalksDecision - Talk by Frederick W. FranzWeekend Miracle - Non WTBTS Publication report on 2 Day Kingdom Halls1984 C.E. “Speak the word of God fearlessly.”—Phil. 1:14."Kingdom Increase" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, India, and South Africa. [2,652,323 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1983, 6.8% increase over the 1982 service year, 46,235 congregations.] see w84 vol., pgs. 20-23.yb84-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's WitnessesCalendar of Jehovah’s Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!na * The Divine Name That Will Endure Foreverbi12 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures Rbi8 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures - With References (Large print edition)su * Survival Into a New EarthCentennial of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (brochure / program)Sing Praises to Jehovah - 19841984 District Convention Postcard1983 C.E. “Clothe yourselves with love . . . a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:14."Kingdom Unity" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. [2,342,634 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1982, 4.2% increase over the 1981 service year, 44,953 congregations.] see w83 vol., pgs. 18-21.Calendar of Jehovah’s Witnesses, annually since 1983yb83-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The WatchtowerThe Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (large-print edition, 1983)g-E * Awake!ku * From Kurukshetra to Armageddon - And Your Survival - intended for Hindussc * In Search of a Father - intended for Buddhistssj * School and Jehovah’s Witnessesom * Organized to Accomplish Our Ministryuw * United in Worship of the Only True GodGood News for All NationsDistrict Convention PostcardTalks (in the older wiki)Talks from 19831982 C.E. 1981 C.E. “Your loyal ones will bless you. About the glory of your kingship they will talk.”—Ps. 145:10, 11."Kingdom Loyalty" District Conventions held in the United States, and Madeira. [2,175,403 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1980, 3.7% increase over the 1979 service year, 43,181 congregations.] see w81 vol., pgs. 26-29.yb81-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!bi12-81 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (1981 revision)kc * “Let Your Kingdom Come”tr * The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life - Revised - original was in 1968 1980 C.E. 1979 C.E. “My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples.”—John 15:8."Living Hope" District Conventions held in the United States, El Salvadore, and Liberia. [2,096,698 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1978, -1.4% decrease from the 1977 service year, 42,255 congregations.] see w79 vol., pgs. 18-21.yb-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!bw * Choosing the Best Way of Life cj * Commentary on the Letter of Jamesbr78 * Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century (revised edition)Study Questions for the book Is This Life All There Is?Study Report (Form)1978 C.E. “They will not prevail against you, for ‘I [Jehovah] am with you . . . to deliver you.’”—Jer. 1:19."Victorious Faith" International Conventions held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Central America, South America, Caribbean Islands, Northern Europe, Central and Western Europe, Southern Europe, Asia-Orient, Hawaii, South Pacific, and Africa. [2,117,194 publishers with 216 countries reporting in 1977, -1.0% decrease from the 1976 service year, 41,635 congregations.] see w78 vol., pgs. 24-27.1978 Talksyb78-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!my * My Book of Bible Storiesfl * Making Your Family Life Happyus * Unseen Spirits - Do They Help Us? Or Do They Harm Us? - intended for spiritists or tribal religionsUnseen Spirits - Do They Help Us Or Do They Harm Us? 1978Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century1977 C.E. “You have need of endurance, in order that . . . you may receive the fulfillment of the promise.”—Heb. 10:36."Joyful Workers" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, El Salvador, Mali, Peru, and the Solomon Islands. [2,138,537 publishers with 210 countries reporting in 1976, 3.7% increase over the 1975 service year, 40,155 congregations.] see w77 vol., pgs. 20-23yb77-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!bq * Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Question of Bloodgo * Our Incoming World Government - God’s Kingdomlp * Life Does Have a PurposeBlood Transfusion-Why Not for Jehovah's Witnesses?Bible Topics for Discussion, included in reduced format as a NWT appendix from 1981"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock" (elder's manual)Talks1976 C.E. “Awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace.”—2 Pet. 3:14.In 1976, the Governing Body was organized into six committees to supervise the Kingdom work around the world."Sacred Service" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, Crete, El Salvador, Greece, and Spain. [2,062,449 publishers with 210 countries reporting in 1975, 9.7% increase over the 1974 service year, 38,256 congregations.] see w76 vol., pgs. 20-23.yb76-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * The Watchtowerg-E * Awake!gh * Good News - To Make You Happyhs * Holy Spirit - The Force Behind the Coming New Order!yy * Your Youth - Getting the Best out of It1975 C.E. 1974 C.E. 1973 C.E. “But we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.”—Mic. 4:5."Divine Victory" International Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Middle and South America, the South Pacific, and Africa. [1,596,442 publishers with 208 countries reporting in 1972, 5.7% increase over the 1971 service year, 28,407 congregations.] see w73 vol., pgs. 24-27.yb73-E Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * Watchtowerg-E * Awakecn * Comprehensive Concordancedy * Divine Victory - Its Meaning for Distressed Humanityka * God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approachedtp73 * True Peace and Security - From What Source?Release from Liability (Blood Form used by JW's) Jehovah's Witnesses Alternatives to Blood Transfusions 1973 - pediatrics versionnon-Watchtower Publications from this year:Watchtower Top Doctor on Blood1972 C.E. “Say among the nations: ‘Jehovah himself has become king.’”—Ps. 96:10."Divine Rulership" Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, and Greenland. [1,510,245 publishers with 207 countries reporting in 1971, 9.1% increase over the 1970 service year, 27,154 congregations.] see w72 vol., pgs. 22-25.In 1972, congregation oversight was assigned to a body of elders instead of to one congregation overseer. All qualified men were encouraged to reach out to share in ‘shepherding the flock of God under their care.’ (1 Pet. 5:2)yb72-E Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * Watchtowerg-E * Awakedn * Divine Rulership - The Only Hope of All Mankindor * Organization for Kingdom Preaching and Disciple Makingpm * Paradise Restored to Mankind - By Theocracy!Kingdom Ministry School CourseThe Bible in Living English - by Steven Byington1971 C.E. 1970 C.E. “Go therefore and make disciples . . . baptizing them.”—Matt. 28:19."Men of Goodwill" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Brazil, Fiji, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Senegal. [1,256,784 publishers with 203 countries reporting in 1969, 8.7% increase over the 1968 service year, 25,694 congregations.] see w70 vol., pgs. 22-25.yb70E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesw-E * Watchtowerg-E * Awakebi12-70 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (1970 revision)sv * Saving the Human Race - In the Kingdom Way1969 C.E. “Lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.” - Luke 21:28"Peace on Earth" International Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, England, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Burma, Nigeria, El Salvador, Liberia, and Mexico. [1,155,826 publishers with 200 countries reporting in 1968, 5.6% increase over the 1967 service year, 25,409 congregations.] see w69 vol., pgs. 22-25.Letter regarding expansion in Brooklyn, New Yorkw-E * Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link #2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's WitnessesOur Kingdom Ministryfm * “Then Is Finished the Mystery of God”Questions on the Book "Then Is Finished the Mystery of God"int69 * The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scripturesis * Is the Bible Really the Word of God?Study Questions for the Book Is the Bible Really the Word of God?Aid to Bible Understanding (A-Exodus)1969 Watchtower HQ Letter to the Mexico Branch regarding the Military Reserves (needs it's own page)1969 Convention Reports1968 C.E. “Also, in all the nations the good news has to be preached first.” - Mark 13:10"Good News for All Nations" District Assemblies held in United States, Canada, British Isles, El Salvador, and Zambia. [1,094,280 publishers with 197 countries reporting in 1967, 3.4% increase over the 1966 service year, 25,206 congregations.] see w68 vol., pgs. 24-27.w-E * Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's WitnessesLetter to All Congregations Regarding the Assassination of Robert "Bobby" Kennedyrl * Man’s Rule About to Give Way to God’s Ruletr * The Truth That Leads to Eternal LifeDo You Believe in Evolution or the Bible?Would You Like to Understand the Bible?BBC Interview with London Bethel Representative Phillip Reese regarding 19751967 C.E. "Here I am! Send me.” - Isaiah 6:8"Disciple Making" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Israel, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, and Zambia. [1,058, 675 publishers with 199 countries reporting in 1966, 2.4% increase over the 1965 service year, 24,910 congregations.] see w67 vol., pgs. 24-27.1967 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesev * Did Man Get Here by Evolution or by Creation?qm * Qualified to Be Ministers (Revised edition from 1955)Learn to Read and Writern - Rescuing a Great Crowd of Mankind out of Armageddonyl - “Your Word Is a Lamp to My Foot”1966 C.E. 1965 C.E. “Do not become fearful of those who kill the body.” Matt 10:2"Word of Truth" Assemblies heldin the United States, Canada, Belgium, Fiji, Ireland, and Norway. [1,001,870 publishers with 194 countries reporting in 1964, 4.7% increase over the 1963 service year, 23,483 congregations.] see w65 vol., pgs. 22-25.1965 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesgn * “This Good News of the Kingdom” (Revised edition)gv * World Government on the Shoulder of the Prince of Peaceim * “Things in Which It Is Impossible for God to Lie”ms * “Make Sure of All Things; Hold Fast to What Is Fine”Branch Office Procedure of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (revised)1964 C.E. “Filled with the holy spirit and ... speaking the word of God with boldness.” - Acts 4:31"Fruitage of the Spirit" Assemblies held throughout the United States & Canada, also in El Salvador, Liberia, Nigeria, and the Solomon Islands. [956,648 publishers with 194 countries reporting in 1963, 3.9% increase over the 1962 service year, 22,761 congregations.] see w64 vol., pgs. 24-27.1964 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessespw * “Peace Among Men of Good Will” or Armageddon - Which?Life in God's New Order1963 C.E. “Now we are not the sort that shrink back to destruction, but the sort that have faith to the preserving alive of the soul.”—Heb. 10:391963 "Everlasting Good News" International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses - includes color video of Highlights produced by WTBTS - held in a world tour 24-cities. [920,920 publishers with 189 countries reporting in 1962, 4.1% increase over the 1961 service year, 22,166 congregations.] see w63 vol., pgs. 24-27.mg63 * Report on “Everlasting Good News” Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses1963 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessessi * “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial” (1963, revised 1983, 1990)bf * “Babylon the Great Has Fallen!” God’s Kingdom Rules!bi8-63 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Large print edition)ln * Living in Hope of a Righteous New Worldwg * When God Is King Over All the EarthUnder the date of April 11th., at Vatican City, Pope John XXIII published his encyclical entitled "Pacem in Terris" and in it he praised the United Nations Organization. He died on June 3rd., after receiving many blood transfusions in May. See bf pg. 544 par. 5 - pg. 545 par. 1.1962 C.E. “Be courageous and let your heart be strong. Yes, hope in Jehovah,” (Ps. 27:14)"Courageous Ministers" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, El Salvador, and India. [884,587 publishers with 185 countries reporting in 1961, 3.9% increase over the 1960 service year, 21,557 congregations.] see w62 vol., pgs. 22-25.1962 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessestc * Take Courage - God’s Kingdom Is at Hand!wr * “The Word” - Who Is He? According to JohnIn Vatican City the second ecumenical Vatican Council is opened by Pope John XXIII, with many non-Roman Catholic delegate observers present, on Oct. 11th. But on Dec. 8th., Pope John XXIII adjourned the council until Sept. 8th., 1963.1961 C.E. 1960 C.E. “Seek peace and pursue it. For Jehovah’s eyes are upon the righteous.” (1 Peter 3:11, 12)"Peace-Pursuing" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, American Samoa, and the Philippines. [803,482 publishers with 175 countries reporting in 1959, 12% increase over the 1958 service year, 19,982 congregations.] see w60 vol., pgs. 20-22.1960 Watchtowerg-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnessesbi6 * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures V; Ezekiel – Malachisw * Security During “War of the Great Day of God the Almighty”Kingdom Ministry School Course (See 1966 version until we get this one)Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusion - The Facts1959 C.E. 1958 C.E. 1957 C.E. “From day to day tell the good news of salvation by him,” Ps. 96.2"Life-Giving Wisdom" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Far East, Italy, Japan, Liberia, and Taiwan. [591,556 publishers with 162 countries reporting in 1956, 3.6% increase over the 1955 service year, 16,240 congregations.] see w57 vol., pgs. 24-26.1957 Watchtowerg-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3yb-57E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses Faith on the March - by A.H. Macmillan (Technically NOT a WT Publication - yet authorized by N.H. Knorr)bi-ps * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures III: Job – Song of Solomhn * Healing of the Nations Has Drawn Near1956 C.E. “Prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing.” (Malachi 3:10 AS)District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Alaska, Argentina, Australia, Far East, Fiji, India (3),Japan, Philippines, Taiwan. [570,694 publishers with 158 countries reporting in 1955, 8.5% increase over the 1954 service year, 16,044 congregations.] see w56 vol., pgs. 24-261956 Watchtowerg-E * Awakeyb-56E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANTManual of Theocratic News Service Information1955 C.E. 1954 C.E. 1953 C.E. “Worship Jehovah in holy array” (Ps 29:2, AS)At the "New World Society International Assembly" held in the Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., U.S.A., the first in a series of five volumes of the New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures is released to a crowd of 132,811 attendees on July 22nd. this series was completed in 1960. [426,704 publishers with 127 countries reporting in 1952, 11% increase over the 1951 service year, 13,942 congregations.] see w53 vol., pgs. 16 & 17.1953 "New World" Assembly Report1953 Watchtowerg-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3yb-53E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANTaa * After Armageddon - God’s New Worldbi4 * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures I: Genesis – Ruthbn * Basis for Belief in a New WorldMake Sure Of All Things - 1953Do You Believe in Evolution or Creation?Man's Only Hope for PeaceNew Heavens and a New EarthProcedure of Jehovah's Witnesses under Selective Service-Hayden C. CovingtonReport of New World Society Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesThe Sign of Christ's PresenceThis Good News of the KingdomUnassigned Territory in the United StatesWhich Is the Right Religion?Working Together in Unity1953 Photos1952 C.E. “Say to the prisoners, Go forth.”—Isa. 49:9."Press on to Maturity" District Assemblies held in select cities and countries. [394,694 publishers with 120 countries reporting in 1951, 17% increase over the 1950 service year, 13,470 congregations.] see w52 vol., pgs. 16 & 17.1952 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb-52E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANTgw * God’s Way Is Lovelg * “Let God Be True” (Revised edition April 1,1952 second edition, 1er.1946)Dwelling Together in UnityHope for the DeadHow Valuable Is the Bible?Life in a New WorldThe Trinity, Divine Mystery or Pagan Myth?1951 C.E. “Praise Jah, you people, because Jehovah our God, the Almighty, has begun to rule as king.” (Rev. 19:6, NW)"Clean Worship" International Assemblies held in the United States of America, Australia, France, Far East (Japan), Italy, Germany, Norway, Philipines, and Puerto Rico. [328,572 publishers with 116 countries reporting in 1950, 18% increase over the 1949 service year, 13,238 congregations.] see w51 vol., pgs. 16 & 17.1951 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb-51E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANTwc * Will Religion Meet the World Crisis?Awake from Sleep! T04Hell-Fire-Bible Truth or Pagan Scare?Jehovah's Witnesses Communists or Christians?Report of the Clean Worship Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesWhat Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe? 1950 C.E. “Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2)At the "Theocracy's Increase International Assembly" in Yankee Stadium, New York, N.Y. U.S.A., the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures is released to a crowd of 82,075 attendees on August 2nd (the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is released in six volumes, from 1950 to 1960, beginning with the Christian Greek Scriptures). See w 97 10/15 pgs. 8-12.w-E * The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (format change, August 15, 1950)1950 Watchtowerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb-50E * Yearbook WBTSDefending and Legally Establishing the Good NewsINFORMANTbi7 * New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scripturesel * “This Means Everlasting Life” or el * This Means Everlasting Lifeew * Evolution Versus the New Worldlf50 * Can You Live Forever in Happiness on Earth?Report of the Theocracy's Increase Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesSongs to Jehovah’s Praise1950 Photos# Baptized in 19501949 C.E. “I . . . will yet praise thee more and more. (Ps. 71:14)w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Towerg-E * Awakeyb-49E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANTko * The Kingdom Hope of All Mankind1948 C.E. “I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” (Ps. 57:9, A.S.V.)World Council of Churches is formally organized in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in its first World Assembly, August 22nd-September 5th.w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Towerg- * Awake / Link # 2yb-48E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANTpg * Permanent Governor of All NationsThe Watchtower Story1947 C.E. “Oh praise Jehovah, all ye nations”. (Ps. 117:1, Am. Stan. Ver.)w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Towerg-E * Awake / Link # 2yb-47E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANT1947 The Joy Of All The People1947 Photos 1946 C.E. 1945 C.E. “Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19, Am. Stan. Ver.)[October], THE UNITED NATIONS organization is ratified and goes into effect, the LEAGUE OF NATIONS is dissolved on January 10, 1946, when the first General Assembly of the United Nations opened in London, England [symbolic scarlet-colored beast out of the abyss], "the disgusting thing that causes desolation," (Daniel 11:31) since the collapse of the Nazi-Fascist powers at the end of WW II, there has been a rivalry between the superpowers, one representing the KING OF THE NORTH, dominating a socilistic bloc of nations, and the other representing the KING OF THE SOUTH, dominating a largely capitalistic bloc of nations. (Daniel 11:37, 38) See w 97 7/1 pgs. 10-25, also yw pgs. 220-63, also re pgs. 186-98.w-E * Watchtower (link # 2)g-E * Consolation yb-45E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses INFORMANT (5Mo)1945 Informantdr * The “Commander to the Peoples”mk * ‘The Meek Inherit the Earth’ta * Theocratic Aid to Kingdom PublishersOrganization Instructions for the Kingdom PublisherTheocratic Aid to Kingdom Publishers1945 - Charter of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania1944 C.E. “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God.” (Psalm 143:10)At the "United Announcer's Theocratic Assembly" in Buffalo, New York U.S.A., the Watch Tower edition of the American Standard Version Bible, from the Society's own presses is released on August 10th.w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link # 3)g-E * Consolationyb-44E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s WitnessesINFORMANTge * The Coming World Regenerationki * “The Kingdom Is at Hand”The Kingdom Is at Hand Study Questionsni * “The Kingdom of God Is Nigh”ow * One World, One Governmentrw * Religion Reaps the WhirlwindKingdom Service Song BookPublic Meeting CampaignReport of the United Announcers' Theocratic Assembly1943 C.E. 1942 C.E. “Blameless in the day of our Lord” (1 Cor. 1 : ?While the world is in the heat of battle during World War II, Jehovah's santuary class held an assembly, with 53-conventions in the United States of America, holding simultaneous sessions from Sept. 18-20. This assembly grew to earth-wide proportions when 80-conventions on 4-continents besides islands joined in having the same program. The president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society spoke on the subject "Peace-Can It Last?" He showed that WW II would end, and that the international peace beast would ascend out of the abyss but that it would finally go off into destruction. Edition of the King James Bible, printed on the Watch Tower Society's presses is released. Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire goes before the United States Supreme Courtw * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link # 3)g-E Consolationyb-42E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses1942 InformantINFORMANT (5Mo)hp42 * Hopepe42 * Peace - Can It Last?wl * The New World (J.F. Rutherford)Jehovah's Witnesses: Who Are They? What Is Their Work?: - J.F. RutherfordJehovah's Witnesses-Their Position (London)King James Version (printed on WTBTS presses)Kingdom News No. 02 ("The Finished Mystery and Why Suppressed-Clergymen Take a Hand): - J.F. RutherfordOrganization Instructions: - J.F. RutherfordReport of the New World Theocratic Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesThe New World Study Questions1941 C.E. “Salvation unto our God . . . and unto the Lamb” (Rev. 7:10, A.R.V.)In May, 17-nations are no longer members of the LEAGUE OF NATIONS [being embroiled in World War II, leading to that organizations collapse in December]. The United States of America becomes the ally of Great Britain in World War II, thus continuing the struggle between the KING OF THE NORTH & the KING OF THE SOUTH as prophesied through Daniel at Daniel 11:1-27. See yw pgs. 220-63, also re pgs. 186-98, also bf pg. 592.w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Toweryb-41E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnessesg-E * ConsolationINFORMANTci * Children (J.F. Rutherford)cm * Comfort All That Mourngt41 * God and the Stateto * TheocracyChildren Study Questions: -J.F. RutherfordEnd of Axis Powers-J.F. RutherfordModel Study No. 3: -J.F. RutherfordReport of the Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly:-J.F. RutherfordThe New World-J.F. RutherfordKingdom News #91941 Watchtower Condemns O.R. Moyle in a ResolutionTalks from 1941 1940 C.E. “My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”--Ps. 13:5.w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link #3)yb-40E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnessesg-E * ConsolationINFORMANTdm * Conspiracy Against Democracyfc40 * Judge Rutherford Uncovers Fifth Columnrf * Refugeesrg * Religion (J.F. Rutherford)se40 * SatisfiedDividing the People - J.F. RutherfordEnd of Nazism: - J.F. RutherfordIt Must Be Stopped - J.F. RutherfordKingdom News No. 7 Kingdom News No. 11 (The People Have a Right to Good News Now): jp 200Kingdom News No. 12 (The Last War Wins Peace Eternal)Kingdom News No. 13 (Education for Life in the New World)Kingdom News No. 14 (Overcoming Fear of What Is Coming on the Earth)Law-Abiding - J.F. RutherfordThe Messenger: - J.F. Rutherford 1940 TalksMinersville School District vs. Gobitis - United States Supreme Court case1939 C.E. 1938 C.E. 1937 C.E. 1936 C.E. 1935 C.E. 1934 C.E. 1933 C.E. “The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Prov. 18: 10,October 14th, On September 8, 1926, Germany had been admitted to the League of Nations, but Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler marched Germany out of the league on October 14, 1933. Boldly he went from one worldly success to another, annexing Austria and then Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia and forming the Axis powers, including faraway Japan. Earlier that year, in July, Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen negotiated in Hitler's behalf a concordat with the Vatican and with Pope Pius XI. See yw pg. 274. J.F. Rutherford would write a Letter to Hitler.w-E * Watchtower Link # 2g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2yb-33E * Yearbook IBSAcs-33 * The Crisis (J.F. Rutherford)dv * Dividing the People (J.F. Rutherford)in * Intolerance (J.F. Rutherford)pp * Preparation (J.F. Rutherford)sk * Escape to the Kingdom (J.F. Rutherford)Instructions for Car Drivers - J.F. RutherfordOutline for Transcription Meetings - J.F. RutherfordYour Work With Transcription Machines - J.F. Rutherford1932 C.E. “They shall know that I am Jehovah” Eze 6:10w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Towerg-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Ageyb-32E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association af * Hereafter (J.F. Rutherford)de * Cause of Deathgd * Who Is God? (J.F. Rutherford)ho * Home and Happiness (J.F. Rutherford)ke * Keys of Heaven (J.F. Rutherford)lb * Liberty (J.F. Rutherford)le32 * Health and Lifend * What You Need (J.F. Rutherford)nw * Good NewsBearing Testimony: - J.F. Rutherfordfw * The Final War - J.F. RutherfordThe Kingdom, the Hope of the World - J.F. Rutherford (this may be the revised version seen below in 1931?)pr32 * Preservation or pr32 * Preservation (J.F. Rutherford)tu * What Is Truth? or tu * What Is Thruth (J.F.Rutherford)v-2 * Vindication II or v-2 * Vindication - tome II (J.F. Rutherford)v-3 * Vindication III or v-3 * Vindication - Tome III (J.F. Rutherford)wd * Where Are the Dead? or wd * Where Are The Dead? (J.F. Rutherford)1931 C.E. “The Lord preserveth all them that love him ; but all the wicked will he destroy.” Ps. 145:20.The name "Jehovah's Witnesses" is embraced by adopting a resolution at the International Assembly held in Columbus, Ohio U.S.A.The Watchtower removed the cross from the cover in 1931. The Watchtower started teaching that the cross was a pagan symbol in 1936.w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch TowerThe Watchtower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (title and cover change, October 15, 1931)g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2yb-31E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association or yb-31E * Yearbook IBSAnBethel Home Rules & Regulationshe * Heaven and Purgatory or he * Heaven and Purgatory (J.F. Rutherford)kw * The Kingdom, the Hope of the World (revised) - J.F. Rutherford or kw * The Kingdom - The Hope of the World (J.F. Rutherford)v-1 * Vindication IA Testimony - J.F. RutherfordThe Messenger - J.F. Rutherford also included hereThe Messenger Convention Report 1930 C.E. “Sing unto the Lord a new song.” Psalm 96:1w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Towerg-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Ageyb-30E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association Prophecy (J.F. Rutherford)cc * Crimes and Calamities or cc * Crimes and Calamities - The Cause - The Remedy (J.F. Rutherford)August 11, the book "Light," in two volumes, is released at Watch Tower headquarters, explaining the Book of Revelation.lt-1-30 * Light I or lt-1-30 * Light - Tom e I (J.F. Rutherford)lt-2-30 * Light II or lt-2-30 * Light - Tome II (J.F. Rutherford)ph30 * Prohibition - League of Nations or ph30 * Prohibition League of Nations - Born God or the Devil - Which? (J.F. Rutherford)wp * War or Peace, Which? or wp * War or Peace - Which? (J.F. Rutherford)In Rebuttal-To the Honorable Federal Communications Commission, Broadcast Division - J.F. RutherfordInformation by the Peoples Pulpit Association, To the Honorable Federal Communications Commission, Broadcasting Division:1929 C.E. (Click above link to expand)1928 C.E. “Sing forth the honor of his name.” (Psalm 66: 2)An International Assembly is held in Detroit, Mich. U.S.A., July 30-Aug. 6. Resolution: "Declaration Against Satan and for Jehovah" is adopted, the final resolution in a series of seven. See re pgs. 172-3.w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Towerg-E * Golden Age / Link # 2yb-28E * Yearbook International Bible Students AssociationBulletin-Special Colporteur Edition: - J.F. RutherfordSongs of Praise to Jehovah - J.F. RutherfordSpecial Colporteur Bulletin-Winter Edition: - J.F. RutherfordProsperity Sure (J.F. Rutherford)Reconciliation (J.F. Rutherford)The Last Days (J.F. Rutherford)Government (J.F. Rutherford)The Messenger: July, 31, 1928 to August, 6 1928 - J.F. Rutherford also included here1927 C.E. 1926 C.E. 1925 C.E. 1924 C.E. 1923 C.E. “We all, with open face beholding as a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor 3:18A General Assembly is held in Los Angeles, CA. U.S.A., in August. Resolution: "Proclamation- A Warning to All Christians" is adopted. See re pgs. 134-5, 140, & 173.w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower / Link # 3g-E * Golden Age) g-E * Golden Age Lasting Peace and Happiness--How to Find Them (for Chinese)Proclamation-A Warning to All Christians - J.F. RutherfordWorld Distress Why? The Remedy (J.F. Rutherford) IBSAThe Laodicean Messenger (Bible Educational Institute Chicago, Illinois 3rd ed)1922 C.E. “Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 15:57Second International Assembly is held at Cedar Point, Ohio U.S.A., Sept. 5-12. Resolution: "Proclamation-A Challenge to World Leaders" is adopted in the first of a series of seven resolutions in successive years. See re pgs. 134, 140, & 173.w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower / Link #3g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2Proclamation-A Challenge to World Leaders - J.F. RutherfordThe Bible on Our Lord's Return - J.F. Rutherford1921 C.E. 1920 C.E. “The Lord is my strength and song.”-Psalm 118: 1LEAGUE OF NATIONS begins sessions, EIGHTH WORLD POWER. See yw pgs. 104-27.w-E * The Watch Towerg-E * Golden Age (Awake) or g-E * Golden Age1920's IBSA CardsThe Golden Age ABC - J.F. RutherfordMillions Now Living Will Never Die - J.F. RutherfordTalking with the Dead1919 C.E. “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; Lord, and righteousness which is of me, saith the Lord.” Isa 54:17[March] J.F. Rutherford, and seven associate officers are exonerated of all charges, Babylon the Great has fallen and releases her captivity of Jehovah's Name People, never to be able to enslave them again. Babylon the Great to be destroyed at Armageddon. Two dead witnesses revived in fulfillment of Revelation 11:11, 12. See re pgs. 169-71 pars. 23-9. First assembly of Bible Students under Watch Tower Society supervision held at Cedar Point, Ohio U.S.A., Sept. 1-8. The Golden Age, [now Awake!] begins publication in October.w-E * The Watch Tower / Link # 2g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age ("every other Wednesday", October 1, 1919 to September 22, 1937) / Link # 3The Case of the International Bible Students Association'The Facts' - Petition to US President for Executive ClemencyCalamities-Why Permitted?: - J.F. RutherfordCan the Living Talk With the Dead? (Talking With the Dead?) - J.F. RutherfordChristian Science: - J.F. RutherfordComforting Words of Life: - J.F. RutherfordDemons Infest Earth's Atmosphere: - J.F. RutherfordDo You Believe in the Resurrection?: - J.F. RutherfordDo You Know?: - J.F. RutherfordEarth to Be Filled With Glory: - J.F. RutherfordGathering the Lord's Jewels: - J.F. RutherfordGolden Age at the Door: - J.F. RutherfordHope of Immortality: - J.F. RutherfordIs the Soul Immortal?: - J.F. RutherfordIs There a God?: - J.F. RutherfordJoyful Message for the Sin-Sick: - J.F. RutherfordOur Responsibility as Christians: - J.F. RutherfordPredestination and Election: - J.F. RutherfordSpiritism Is Demonism: - J.F. RutherfordThe Bruising of Satan: - J.F. RutherfordThe Case of the International Bible Students Association - J.F. RutherfordThe Dawn of a New Era: - J.F. RutherfordThe Golden Age ABC - J.F. RutherfordThe Liberty of the Gospel: - J.F. RutherfordThe Messenger of Laodicea - J.F. RutherfordThe Rich Man in Hell: - J.F. RutherfordThieves in Paradise: - J.F. RutherfordTo Whom the Work Is Entrusted: - J.F. RutherfordWeeping All Night: - J.F. RutherfordWhat Is the Soul?: - J.F. RutherfordWhere Are the Dead?: - J.F. RutherfordWhy God Permits Evil: - J.F. RutherfordThe Bible Students Convention Reports (January, 2-5, 1919 - Pittsburgh)What Russell Taught by Leslie W. Jones1918 C.E. “The end of all things is at hand: Be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer; and above all things have fervent love among yourselves. (1 Peter 4:7,8)[June] J.F. Rutherford, second president of the Watch Tower Society, along with seven associate officers are sentenced to long prison terms on false charges. Two dead witnesses in fulfillment of Revelation 11:7-10. See re pgs. 167-8 pars. 19-22. On February 24th, the first delivery of the talk "The World Has Ended--Millions Now Living May Never Die" at Los Angeles, CA. convention. See jv pg. 719.What happened to the ressurection of the anointed to heaven in 1918?w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * WatchtowerUnspoken SermonBerean Studies on The Finished Mystery - J.F. RutherfordKingdom News No. 36: The New Millennium What Does the Future Hold for You?The Revelation of Jesus Christ (according to the Sinaitic Text)Facts for Shareholders (November 15, 1917 WBTS)Judge Rutherford Writes a Letter from Prison1917 C.E. “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”-Numbers 6:24-26 (Chosen by Brother Russell before his death)April 6th United States president Wilson declared a state of war existed with Germany and officially enters with its partner, Britian, in the dual world power alliance of the KINGS OF THE SOUTH fighting against the KINGS OF THE NORTH. See yw pg. 272. Russian clergy hold a General Council of Moscow [Sept.- Oct.] and restore Russian patriarchate abolished by Tzar Peter the Great. Russian revolution, Bolshaviki disestablish the Russian Church as the State Church.w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * WatchtowerThe Bible Students Monthly (The Fall of Babylon) - J.F. RutherfordStudies in the Scriptures - volume VII - The Finished Mystery IBSA -C. Woodward, G. Fisher but attributed to C.T. RussellWhat Pastor Russell Said-Edited by Leslie W. JonesPastor Russell’s SermonsHarvest ShiftingsA Message to the Watchers - LIGHT after DARKNESS (September 1, 1917 C.T.Russell)EXPANDED BIBLE COMMENTS 1879-1916 or EXPANDED BIBLE COMMENTS 1879-1916 OLD TESTAMENTThe Parable of the Penny1916 C.E. (Motto) “Strong in faith.” Psalm 116United States of America becomes the Ally of Great Britian in World War I. [Effectively rescuing the SEVENTH WORLD POWER after Great Britain received the "sword stroke" that could have been fatal, the United States came to the rescue. (Rev. 13:13) See w88 12/15 pgs. 19-20, also see re pgs. 190-2 pars. 13-20. Britain and the United States of America become a dual world power, or KINGS OF THE SOUTH. See yw pgs. 104-27 & 220-63, also bf pg. 592.w-E * The Watch Tower Convention "Limited" Release - "Things to Remember" - Transcontinental Special 1913Home and Office Rules - C.T. RussellBiography of Pastor Charles Taze Russell at the age of 60 Letter Regarding the Death of Pastor Russell 1915 C.E. “Are ye able to drink of My cup?” (Mt 20:20-23)w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * WatchtowerIBSA Our Temple ChicagoA Great Battle in the Ecclesiastical Heavens - J.F.RutherfordWhat Say The Scriptures About Hell - IBSA1914 C.E. (Click on the year above to expand)1913 C.E. “What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Most High.” Psalm 116:12, 13w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * WatchtowerIn the Garden of the Lord - C.T. Russell Brooklyn Tabernacle (Tract)1912 C.E. (Unknown)w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtowerw-E * Watch Tower (January 1, 1912 Vol.XXXII n°1)Suggestive Hints To New ColporteursBerean Studies on The Battle of Armageddon - C.T. RussellBerean Studies on The Time Is at Hand - C.T. RussellBerean Studies on Thy Kingdom Come - C.T. RussellDebate between C.T.Russell - L.S.White (february, 23-28, 1908 Head at Music - Cincinatti - Ohio)1911 C.E. (Unknown)w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * WatchtowerSouvenir Notes Bible Students’ ConventionBerean Studies on The Divine Plan of The Ages - C.T. RussellEverybody's Paper - C.T. Russell 1910 C.E. (Motto) “Love one another as I have loved you”—unto self-sacrifice. (John 15:12)w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * WatchtowerBerean Studies on The At-one-ment Between God and Man 1910 edition - C.T. RussellJewish Hopes - C.T. Russell1909 C.E. My help cometh from the Lord (Ps. 121:2)Headquarters of WATCH TOWER SOCIETY is transferred from Pittsburg, PA., U.S.A. to Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A.Sweden Branch Office establishedw-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (title and cover change, 1909)Berean Bible Teachers' ManualBerean Questions on Tabernacle Shadows of the Better Sacrifices - C.T. RussellBible Student's Manual - Clayton J. WoodworthPeoples Pulpit - C.T. RussellPhotos:Souvenir Notes - Bible Students Conventions 1910News-clippings from 1892-1909 from the Brooklyn Daily EaglePhotos:Charles T. Russell in Copenhagen, Denmark with the local Bible Students group1908 C.E. (Unknown)w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * The Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerZion’s Glad Songs (needs it's own page)The Wonderful Story of God's LoveNo. 80—Are You of the Hopeful or of the Hopeless? Seven Women Desire One Husband. The Millennial Morning Is Dawning! The Ransom Price Paid for Sinners Guarantees a Millennial Age of RestitutionNo. 81—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels. The Hope of ImmortalityNo. 82—What Is the Soul?No. 83—An Open Letter to a Seventh-Day Adventist1907 C.E. “Ye are not of the world, even as I am not of the world,” for “I have chosen you out of the world.” John 17:9, 11, 21w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower (needs it's own page)Instructor's Guide and Berean Index - C.T. RussellWatch Tower Bible (King James Version with Berean Helps) (Bible Students Edition, Berean Bible)Daily Heavenly MANNA for the Household of FAITH (Zion's Watch Tower)No. 76—Earthquakes in Prophecy. “Tongues of Fire.” “In the Evil Day.” Filthiness of Flesh and SpiritNo. 77—God’s Unspeakable Gift. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?No. 78—Physical Health Promoted by RighteousnessNo. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?1906 C.E. (Motto) “In due time” 1 Tim 2:6 “Be patient therefore, brethren.”w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerNo. 72—To Hell and Back! Who Are There. The Great Prison House to be Destroyed. The Oath-Bound Covenant. Selling the BirthrightNo. 73—(Same as No. 57)No. 74—Divine Plan of the Ages for Human SalvationNo. 75—Spiritism Is Demonism!1905 C.E. “Wisdom is the principal thing: Therefore get wisdom.” Prov 4:7w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerHymns of the Millennial DawnIn the Garden of the Lord 1905 (needs it's own page)No. 68—Increasing Influence of SpiritismNo. 69—Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. Christendom in Grave Danger. Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping. Hope for the Innumerable Non-ElectNo. 70—Cheerful Christians. Divine Predestination in Respect to MankindNo. 71—(Same as No. 15)Mailing Tract - Why God Permits Evil1904 C.E. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are reputable; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Php 4:8w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerDaily Heavenly Manna for the Household of Faith-Gertrude W. SeibertStudies in the Scriptures V The At-one-ment Between God and ManStudies in the Scripture - volume VI - The New CreationNo. 64—Criticisms of Millennial Hopes and Prospects ExaminedNo. 65—(Same as No. 11)No. 66—(Same as No. 21)No. 67—(Dutch translation of No. 21)1903 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerDebate between C.T.Russell vs Dr.E.L.Eaton (october, 20-25 Carnegie Hall, Allegheny. PA)No. 60—Why Are Ye the Last to Welcome Back the King?No. 61—Protestants, Awake! (revised)No. 62—(Same as No. 12)No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every Man1902 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerThe Emphatic DiaglottNo. 56—Epistle to the Hebrews (Yiddish only) (booklet)No. 57—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities and Why God Permits ThemNo. 58—(Same as No. 17)No. 59—The World’s Hope1901 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerNo. 52—Food for Thinking Christians—Our Lord’s Return—Its Object, the Restitution of All Things SpokenNo. 53—The Scriptures Clearly Teach the Old Theology That Death Is the Wages of Sin, and Not Eternal TormentNo. 54—(Same as No. 14)No. 55—(Same as No. 32) 1900 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerZion's Glad Songs - C.T. RussellNo. 48—What Say the Scriptures About Our Lord’s Return—His Parousia, Apokalupsis and Epiphania (booklet)No. 49—Which Is the True Gospel? AprilNo. 50—(German translation of No. 49)No. 51—Heathendom’s Hope Future, Therefore Wait Thou Upon the Lord1899 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerTabernacle Shadows of The "Better Sacrifices"Studies in the Scriptures - volume V - AT-ONE-MENT between GOD AND MANTabernacle Shadows (needs it's own page)No. 44—Gathering the Lord’s JewelsNo. 45—(Same as No. ?No. 46—The Good Shepherd and His Two FlocksNo. 47—(Swedish translation of No. 40)1898 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch TowerNo. 40—What Is the Soul?No. 41—Must We Abandon Hope of a Golden Age?No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With ChristNo. 43—The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory (booklet)1897 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch TowerStudies in the Scriptures III Thy Kingdom ComeStudies in the Scriptures - volume IV - The Day of VengeanceMoulton Geden Concordance J-20 in Kingdom InterlinearNo. 36—Awake! Jerusalem, Awake!No. 36—(Extra) (French translation of No. 22)No. 37—“How Readest Thou?”No. 38—The Hope of ImmortalityNo. 39—What Say the Scriptures About Spiritualism (Spiritism)? (booklet)1896 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerHymns of the Morning (Zion's Glad Songs of the Morning) (Zion's Watch Tower, February 1, 1896) - C.T. RussellJoseph B. Rotherham's New Testament, Twelfth Edition Revised-Outlines of the Divine Plan of the Ages - C.T. RussellNo. 32—What Say the Scriptures About Hell? (booklet)No. 33—(Dutch translation of No. 1)No. 34—(German translation of No. 1)No. 35—(Swedish translation of No. 28)No. 35—(Extra) (French translation of No. 21)1895 C.E. Kaiser Wilhelm declared that "the German Empire has become a world empire." He mixed himself in with the Middle East, for four years later, a group of German bankers got from the Turkish sultan a concession for building a railroad across Asiatic Turkey from the Staits of Bosporus, opposite Constantinople, southward to Baghdad in Mesopotamia. Looking to further imperial communications, he said: "Germany's future lies upon the water." The total tonage of his navy became second only to that of Britain. The KING OF THE SOUTH looked on nervously. See Ibidem, pgs. 149, 150, also see yw pg. 269.w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerZion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (format change, 1895)No. 25—The Only Name—A Criticism of Bishop Foster’s New GospelNo. 26—(Swedish translation of No. 21)No. 27—(Same as No. 14)No. 28—Why Are Ye Last to Welcome Back the King?No. 29—(Norwegian translation of No. 21)No. 30—(German translation of No. 28)No. 30—(Extra) Wait Thou Upon the LordNo. 31—(Extra) A Helping Hand for Bible Students (Ad for Millennial Dawn and letter of withdrawal)1894 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerA Conspiracy Exposed and Harvest Siftings (ZWT extra) - C.T. RussellNo. 21—Do You Know?No. 22—(Same as No. 6)No. 23—(German translation of No. 21)No. 24—(Same as No. 5)1893 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerNo. 16—(Same as No. 15 in booklet form)No. 17—The Scripture Teaching on PurgatoryNo. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute?No. 19—(Norwegian translation of No. 14)No. 20—(Swedish translation of No. 14)1892 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch TowerZion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (semimonthly, 1892)No. 11—The Tabernacle Shadows of the “Better Sacrifices” (booklet) (© 1891)No. 12—The Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation—Why Evil Was PermittedNo. 13—(Norwegian translation of No. 1)No. 14 - A Dark Cloud and Its Silver LiningNo. 15-"Thy Word Is Truth"- An Answer to Robert Ingersoll's Charges Against ChristianityBible Students Tracts `Thy Word is Truth` 18921891 C.E. April 19-25, first convention of Bible Students.w-E * Zion's Watch TowerZion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (format change, 1891)Studies in the Scriptures 2: The cleansing of the sanctuaryStudies in the Scriptures - volume III - Thy Kingdom ComeNo. 8—The Wonderful Story—Illustrated (booklet)No. 9—(Swedish translation of No. 1)No. 10—A Broad Basis for True Christian Union. Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered to the SaintsNo. 11-The Tabernacle Shadows of the "Better Sacrifices": 1890 C.E. 1889 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch TowerStudies in the Scriptures - volume II - The Times Is At Hand(The author of Studies in the Scriptures, Charles Taze Russell, reported that he did not write them "through visions and dreams, nor by God's audible voice," but that he sought "to bring together these long scattered fragments of truth".The first volume was written in 1886. Originally titled The Plan of the Ages as part of a series called Millennial Dawn, it was later renamed The Divine Plan of the Ages. The name of the series was changed to Studies in the Scriptures in 1904 in order to clarify their nature as biblical textbooks.The Old Theology (Bible Students' Tracts)No. 1—Do the Scriptures Teach That Eternal Torment Is the Wages of Sin?No. 2—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities, and Why God Permits ThemNo. 3—Protestants, Awake! The Spirit of the Great Reformation Dying. How Priestcraft Now OperatesNo. 4—Dr. Talmage’s View of the MillenniumThe Minister's DaughterBill Arp Slip1888 C.E. The grandson of William I came to the German imperial throne as William II, commonly called Kaiser Wilhelm. Says one authority: "He was a firm believer in the divine right of kings and of kaisers, (Caesars), in particular. On numerous occasions he spoke of himself as 'the instrument of the Lord,' and took such excessive interest in the army, ... but his selfish ambition had no bounds. It is now greatly conceded that almost from the first day of his reign he began to plan for world domination; that he ... resolved that he, William, would show the world that one man could raise himself to the topmost pinnacle and not only rule Germany, but through Germany might rule the civilized earth." See The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 29, pg. 333b. He declared that he owed his 'awful responsibility toward the Creator alone, wherefrom no man, no minister, no parliment, no people can relieve the sovereign.' See Ibidem volumn 12, pg. 520b., also see yw pg. 266.w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower1887 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch TowerArp Slip (Arp Tract)Songs of Hope For All People by John H. Paton (Not an official WT Publication by quite possibly used back then by the Bible Students)1886 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch TowerStudies in the Scriptures (six booklets bound) - C.T. RussellStudies in the Scriptures - volume I - The Divine Plan Of The AgesThe first volume was written in 1886. Originally titled The Plan of the Ages as part of a series called Millennial Dawn, it was later renamed The Divine Plan of the Ages. The name of the series was changed to Studies in the Scriptures in 1904 in order to clarify their nature as biblical textbooks.1885 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch TowerUncle Daniel's Bible Class Book - a non WT publication endorsed by Zion's Watch Tower1884 C.E. Zion's Watch Tower and Tract Society, now the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of Pennsylvania, is legally chartered.w-E * Zion's Watch TowerNew Measures of the Great Pyramid by a New Measurer (a non WT Publication yet used for the Pyramid articles)1883 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower1882 C.E. 1881 C.E. 1880 C.E. w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * THE HERALD OF CHRIST PRESENCE-ZION'S WATCH TOWER (text)Poems and Hymns of Millennial Dawnw-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1880 Vol.11 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.355)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1880 Vol.11 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.345)The Day Dawn 1879 C.E. C.T. Russell publishes first issue of Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ' Presence.Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence (July 1879)Early Bible Students PostcardsSongs of the Bride (1879; 144 hymns expressing the desires and hopes of Christ’s bride)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (June, 1879 Vol.8 N°6 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.329)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (May, 1879 Vol.8 N°5 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.313)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (April, 1879 Vol.8 N°4 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.297)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (March, 1879 Vol.8 N°3 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.281)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (February, 1879 Vol.8 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.265)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (January, 1879 Vol.8 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.241)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (complete)All Watchtower bound volumes 1879-19491878 C.E. w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (December, 1878 Vol.7 N°6 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.225)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (November, 1878 Vol.7 N°5 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.209)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (October, 1878 Vol.7 N°4 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.193)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (September, 1878 Vol.7 N°3 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.177)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1878 Vol.7 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.161)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1878 Vol.7 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.145)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (complete)1877 C.E. 1876 C.E. w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (March, 1876 Vol.4 N°2) (scan-see p.129) or w-E * (text - see p.202)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (January, 1876 Vol.4 N°1) (scan-see p.113) or w-E * (text - see p.178)Gentile Times-When Do They End? CT Russell 18761875 C.E. w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (December, 1875 Vol.3 N°6) (scan-see p.97) or w-E * (text - see p.156)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (October, 1875 Vol.3 N°5) (scan-see p.84) or w-E * (text - see p.134)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (September, 1875 Vol.3 N°4) (scan-see p.65) or w-E * (text - see p.109)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1875 Vol.3 N°3) (scan-see p.49) or w-E * (text - see p.80)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1875 Vol.3 N°2) (scan-see p.33) or w-E * (text - see p.53)w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (June, 1875 Vol.3 N°1) (scan-see p.17) or w-E * (text - see p.24)1874 C.E. 1872 C.E. Charles Taze Russell and his Father Publish "The Evening Prayer" via their Music Publishing Business1871 C.E. January 1st, Germanic Empire established, with William I being declared Caesar or Kaiser. Germany assumes role as KING OF THE NORTH. The interest of this KING OF THE NORTH began to clash with those of the modern KING OF THE SOUTH, the Anglo-American dual world power. The Germanic KING OF THE NORTH was the most lively and mighty champion of the former SIXTH WORLD POWER, Rome. When the German Parliment opened in October of 1871, Emperor William I voiced the conviction that "the new German Empire will be a reliable shield for peace." What does history show? See yw pgs. 263 & 265.1870 C.E. C.T. Russell and a group from Allegheny, Penn. U.S.A. begin a systematic study of the Bible. Italy is established as a kingdom independent from the Vatican.1865 C.E. 'THE WATCH TOWER' - Volume 1 (Actually produced by the Anglican Church - Not WTBTS) However you can see how it influenced the Watch Tower cover of 1879.1859 C.E. 1856 C.E. The "Holy Synod" of the Russian Orthodox Church, under pressure from the "people" to gain further Bible knowledge, undertook its own synod translation, doing so with guidelines that were carefully crafted to insure that expressions used would conform to church views. See w97 10/1 pg. 12. 1850 C.E. George Storrs wrote The Watch Tower1833 C.E. Regency of Greece declares Orthodox Church of Greece to be independent.The Gospel Anchor vol 3 editor Henry Grew1832 C.E. The Gospel Anchor Volume 1 (Not a WT publication...yet later edited by one of the great influences of Pastor Russell)The Gospel Anchor vol 2 editor Henry Grew...Continue on to the Biblical Chronology page Public Talk Outlines Index to Letters (For Elders eyes only please) (Includes ALL letters from 1981-2012) Branch office staff Branch Organization (revised 2003), for branch overseers "Dwelling Together in Unity" (1952, revised 1974, 1982, 1989, 1986, 2004) Standards Manual (2005), for proofreaders Writing for Our Journals, for writers Other Memorandum for Regional Building Committees, for Regional Building Committee members Working Together Safely—Safety Rules and Standards for Volunteer Projects, for Regional Building Committee volunteers District Convention Operations (1997), for Convention Committee members Shining as Illuminators in the World (1977,[17] 2004), for attendees of pioneer school Missionary Counsel Booklet (1985), for missionaries Legal guidance for members Preparing for a Child Custody Case Involving Religious Issues (1997) Direct and Cross Examination Questions in Child Custody Cases (1987)"Defending and Legally Establishing the Good News" (1950) For medical practitioners Family Care and Medical Management for Jehovah's Witnesses (1992, revised 1995) BIBLE READING SCHEDULE - 1 YEAR Newsletter Our Kingdom Ministry, for publishers Our Kingdom Ministry (format change, January 2009)Our Kingdom Ministry (format change, September 1991)Our Kingdom Ministry (title change, 1982)Our Kingdom Service (title change, 1976)Kingdom Ministry (title change, September 1956)Informant (title change, July 1936)Director for Field Publishers (title change, October 1935)Bulletin for Jehovah’s Witnesses (title change, 1931)Watch Tower Bulletin (title change, 1930)Bulletin (title change, 1919)Suggestions from Colporteurs (title change, 1918)Suggestive Hints to New Colporteurs (title change, 1914)Suggestive Hints to Colporteurs (1896 to 1913)Public Meeting Campaign (1945 to 1946)Instructions for Car Drivers (1933)Outline for Transcription Meetings (1933)Your Work With Transcription Machines (1933)Bearing Testimony (1932)Suggestions for Workers—Special Bulletin (1929)Bulletin-This Kingdom Gospel Must Be Preached (1929)Bulletin-Special Colporteur Edition (1928)Special Colporteur Bulletin—Winter Edition (1928)To Whom the Work Is Entrusted (1919) Tracts Numbered series No. 1—What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?—1951 No. 2—Hell-Fire—Bible Truth or Pagan Scare?—1951 No. 3—Jehovah’s Witnesses, Communists or Christians?—1951 No. 4—Awake from Sleep!—1951 No. 5—Hope for the Dead—1952 No. 6—The Trinity, Divine Mystery or Pagan Myth?—1952 No. 7—How Valuable Is the Bible?—1952 No. 8—Life in a New World—1952, revised 1964 No. 9—The Sign of Christ’s Presence—1953 No. 10—Man’s Only Hope for Peace—1953 No. 11—Which Is the Right Religion?—1953 No. 12—Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible?—1953, revised 1968 No. 13—Why You Can Trust the Bible—1987 No. 14—What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?—1987 No. 15—Life in a Peaceful New World—1987, revised 1994 No. 16—What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?—1987 No. 17—A Peaceful New World—Will It Come? (© 1991)—1992 No. 18—Jehovah’s Witnesses—What Do They Believe?—1992 No. 19—Will This World Survive?—1992, revised 2005 No. 20—Comfort for the Depressed—1992, revised 2000 No. 21—Enjoy Family Life—1992, revised 1998 No. 22—Who Really Rules the World?—1992 No. 23—Jehovah—Who Is He?—1998, revised 2001 No. 24—Jesus Christ—Who Is He?—1999 No. 25—Do You Have an Immortal Spirit?—2001 No. 26—Would You Like to Know More About the Bible?—2001 No. 27—All Suffering Soon to End!—2005 No. 37 - Where Can We Find Answers to Life's Big Questions? - August 2014 campaign Tract Targeted distribution How to Find the Road to Paradise (for Muslims)—1990 Jehovah’s Witnesses—A Christian Community (for Muslims) (Arabic)—1992 No. 71—Does Fate Rule Our Lives?—Or Does God Hold Us Responsible? (for Muslims) (Asian languages)—1994, revised 2001 No. 72—The Greatest Name (for Muslims) (Asian languages)—1994, revised 2001 No. 73—Who Are Jehovah’s Witnesses? (for Muslims) (Turkish)—1995, revised 2001 No. 74—Hellfire—Is It Part of Divine Justice? (for Muslims) (Indonesian and Turkish)—1995, revised 2001 No. 75—Will Suffering Ever End? (for Buddhists) (Asian languages) (© 1995)—1996 Jehovah’s Witnesses—What You Need to Know (French, Dutch)—1996 No. 76—Jehovah’s Witnesses Reply (Serbian and other languages)—1997 No. 77—How Precious Is Life to You? (for Buddhists) (Mongolian)—1999 People of France, You Are Being Deceived! (French, English)—1999 No. 78—It Could Happen to You! (Russian)—2000 What Is Brewing In France? Could Freedom Regress? (French)—2000 “You Are the Light of the World” (Spanish)—2000 No. 79—You Can Benefit! (Czech) (© 2000)—2001 No. 81—Is Your Life Ruled by Fate? (Chinese) (© 2007) No. 82—You Can Trust the Creator! (for Native Americans) (© 2007) Other You Have Been Warned—1936Dividing the People—1940It Must Be Stopped—1940Law-Abiding—1940Quebec, You Have Failed Your People!—1946Quebec’s Burning Hate for God and Christ and Freedom Is the Shame of All Canada—1946Regret and Protest by American Convention-Hosts Over Religious Discrimination Against Visiting Witnesses of Jehovah—1950How Has Christendom Failed All Mankind?—1958Would You Like to Understand the Bible?—1968Rwanda Persecutes Christians—1986Religious Persecution in Singapore—1996 Youths—What Will You Do With Your Life?—2002 Would You Like to Know the Truth?-2008 - Bible Students tracts Watch Tower Tracts (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1881No. 1—Why Will There Be a Second Advent?No. 2—(Title uncertain)No. 3—(Title uncertain)No. 4—Why Evil Was PermittedNo. 5—The Narrow Way to LifeNo. 6—Albert Delmont Jones: A Call to "The Marriage Supper of the Lamb." The Hour of God's Judgment, and Consequent Fall of BabylonNo. 7—Work of Atonement—Tabernacle TypesThe Minister’s Daughter—1882Arp Slip (Arp Tract)—1887The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1889No. 1—Do the Scriptures Teach That Eternal Torment Is the Wages of Sin?No. 2—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities, and Why God Permits ThemNo. 3—Protestants, Awake! The Spirit of the Great Reformation Dying. How Priestcraft Now OperatesNo. 4—Dr. Talmage’s View of the MillenniumThe Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1890No. 5—Friendly Hints on Bible Study and Students’ HelpsNo. 6—The Scripture Teaching Concerning the World’s Hope (The Hope of the Groaning Creation)No. 7—The Wonderful Story of Wisdom, Love and Grace Divine (The Wonderful Story—The Old, Old Story)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1891No. 8—The Wonderful Story—Illustrated (booklet)No. 9—(Swedish translation of No. 1)No. 10—A Broad Basis for True Christian Union. Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered to the SaintsThe Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1892No. 11—The Tabernacle Shadows of the “Better Sacrifices” (booklet) (© 1891)No. 12—The Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation—Why Evil Was PermittedNo. 13—(Norwegian translation of No. 1)No. 14—Bible Study and Needful Helps TheretoNo. 15—“Thy Word Is Truth”—An Answer to Robert Ingersoll’s Charges Against ChristianityThe Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1893No. 16—(Same as No. 15 in booklet form)No. 17—The Scripture Teaching on PurgatoryNo. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute?No. 19—(Norwegian translation of No. 14)No. 20—(Swedish translation of No. 14)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1894No. 21—Do You Know?No. 22—(Same as No. 6)No. 23—(German translation of No. 21)No. 24—(Same as No. 5)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1895No. 25—The Only Name—A Criticism of Bishop Foster’s New GospelNo. 26—(Swedish translation of No. 21)No. 27—(Same as No. 14)No. 28—Why Are Ye Last to Welcome Back the King?No. 29—(Norwegian translation of No. 21)No. 30—(German translation of No. 28)No. 30—(Extra) Wait Thou Upon the LordNo. 31—(Extra) A Helping Hand for Bible Students (Ad for Millennial Dawn and letter of withdrawal)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1896No. 32—What Say the Scriptures About Hell? (booklet)No. 33—(Dutch translation of No. 1)No. 34—(German translation of No. 1)No. 35—(Swedish translation of No. 28)No. 35—(Extra) (French translation of No. 21)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1897No. 36—Awake! Jerusalem, Awake!No. 36—(Extra) (French translation of No. 22)No. 37—“How Readest Thou?”No. 38—The Hope of ImmortalityNo. 39—What Say the Scriptures About Spiritualism (Spiritism)? (booklet)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1898No. 40—What Is the Soul?No. 41—Must We Abandon Hope of a Golden Age?No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With ChristNo. 43—The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory (booklet)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1899No. 44—Gathering the Lord’s JewelsNo. 45—(Same as No. ?No. 46—The Good Shepherd and His Two FlocksNo. 47—(Swedish translation of No. 40)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1900No. 48—What Say the Scriptures About Our Lord’s Return—His Parousia, Apokalupsis and Epiphania (booklet)No. 49—Which Is the True Gospel?No. 50—(German translation of No. 49)No. 51—Heathendom’s Hope Future, Therefore Wait Thou Upon the LordThe Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1901No. 52—Food for Thinking Christians—Our Lord’s Return—Its Object, the Restitution of All Things SpokenNo. 53—The Scriptures Clearly Teach the Old Theology That Death Is the Wages of Sin, and Not Eternal TormentNo. 54—(Same as No. 14)No. 55—(Same as No. 32)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1902No. 56—Epistle to the Hebrews (Yiddish only) (booklet)No. 57—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities and Why God Permits ThemNo. 58—(Same as No. 17)No. 59—The World’s HopeThe Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1903No. 60—Why Are Ye the Last to Welcome Back the King?No. 61—Protestants, Awake! (revised)No. 62—(Same as No. 12)No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every ManThe Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1904No. 64—Criticisms of Millennial Hopes and Prospects ExaminedNo. 65—(Same as No. 11)No. 66—(Same as No. 21)No. 67—(Dutch translation of No. 21)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1905No. 68—Increasing Influence of SpiritismNo. 69—Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. Christendom in Grave Danger. Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping. Hope for the Innumerable Non-ElectNo. 70—Cheerful Christians. Divine Predestination in Respect to MankindNo. 71—(Same as No. 15)The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1906No. 72—To Hell and Back! Who Are There. The Great Prison House to be Destroyed. The Oath-Bound Covenant. Selling the BirthrightNo. 73—(Same as No. 57)No. 74—Divine Plan of the Ages for Human SalvationNo. 75—Spiritism Is Demonism!The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1907No. 76—Earthquakes in Prophecy. “Tongues of Fire.” “In the Evil Day.” Filthiness of Flesh and SpiritNo. 77—God’s Unspeakable Gift. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?No. 78—Physical Health Promoted by RighteousnessNo. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1908No. 80—Are You of the Hopeful or of the Hopeless? Seven Women Desire One Husband. The Millennial Morning Is Dawning! The Ransom Price Paid for Sinners Guarantees a Millennial Age of RestitutionNo. 81—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels. The Hope of ImmortalityNo. 82—What Is the Soul?No. 83—An Open Letter to a Seventh-Day AdventistCalamities—Why Permitted?—1919Christian Science—1919Comforting Words of Life—1919Demons Infest Earth’s Atmosphere—1919Do You Believe in the Resurrection?—1919Do You Know?—1919Earth to Be Filled With Glory—1919Gathering the Lord’s Jewels—1919Golden Age at the Door—1919Hope of Immortality—1919Is There a God?—1919Is the Soul Immortal?—1919Joyful Message for the Sin-Sick—1919Our Responsibility as Christians—1919Predestination and Election—1919Spiritism Is Demonism—1919The Bruising of Satan—1919The Case of the International Bible Students Association—1919The Dawn of a New Era—1919The Liberty of the Gospel—1919The Rich Man in Hell—1919Thieves in Paradise—1919Weeping All Night—1919What Is the Soul?—1919Where Are the Dead?—1919Why God Permits Evil—1919Proclamation—A Challenge to World Leaders—1922Proclamation—A Warning to All Christians—1923Ecclesiastics Indicted—1924The Broadcaster—1924Message of Hope—1925World Powers Addressed (A Testimony to the Rulers of the World)—1926“Where Are the Nine?”—1928 Kingdom News Tracts in the Kingdom News series have been published intermittently since 1918, replacing the earlier series, The Bible Students Monthly.No. 1—Religious Intolerance—Pastor Russell’s Followers Persecuted Because They Tell the People the Truth—Treatment of Bible Students Smacks of the ‘Dark Ages’—1918No. 2—“The Finished Mystery” and Why Suppressed—Clergymen Take a Hand—1918No. 3—Two Great Battles Raging—Fall of Autocracy Certain—Satanic Strategy Doomed to Failure—The Birth of Antichrist—1918No. 4—Attempt to Wreck Garden Assembly—The Facts—1939No. 5—Can Religion Save the World From Disaster?—1939No. 6—Time of Darkness—Isaiah 60:2—1940No. 6—Which Will Give You Freedom? Religion or Christianity? (London)—1940No. 7—Do You Condemn or Wink at Unspeakable Crimes?—1940No. 7—Religionists Devise Mischief to Destroy Christians (London)—1940No. 8—If the Bill Becomes Law—1941No. 8—Jehovah’s Mandate to His Servants; Witness Against Papal Rome, Nazism, Fascism—Enemies of Christianity (London)—1941No. 9—Victories in Your Defense—1941No. 9—Where Does the Church of Scotland Stand? (London)—1941No. 10—Life in the New Earth Under New Heavens—1942No. 11—The People Have a Right to Good News Now—1942No. 12—The Last War Wins the Peace Eternal—1943No. 13—Education for Life in the New World—1944No. 14—Overcoming Fear of What Is Coming on the Earth—1944No. 15—World Conspiracy Against the Truth—1946No. 16—Is Time Running Out for Mankind?—1973No. 17—Has Religion Betrayed God and Man?—1973No. 18—Government by God, Are You for It—Or Against It?—1974No. 19—Is This All There Is to Life?—1974No. 20—Would You Welcome Some Good News?—1975No. 21—Your Future—Shaky? Or ... Secure?—1975No. 22—How Crime and Violence Will Be Stopped—1976No. 23—Why So Much Suffering—If God Cares?—1976No. 24—The Family—Can It Survive?—1977No. 25—Why Are We Here?—1978No. 26—Relief From Pressure—Is It Possible?—1978No. 27—What Has Happened to Love?—1979No. 28—Hope for Ending Inflation, Sickness, Crime, War?—1980No. 29—Is a Happy Life Really Possible?—1981No. 30—Is Planet Earth Near the Brink?—1981No. 31—Are We Nearing Armageddon?—1982No. 32—A United, Happy Family—What Is the Key?—1983No. 33—Life—How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?—1985No. 34—Why Is Life So Full of Problems?—1995No. 35—Will All People Ever Love One Another?—1997No. 36—The New Millennium—What Does the Future Hold for You?—2000No. 37—The End of False Religion Is Near!—2006 The Bible Students Monthly The Bible Students Monthly (monthly, 1913–1918)The Fall of Babylon (monthly, special subtitle during 1917-1918)Everybody’s Paper (monthly, 1911-1913)Peoples Pulpit (monthly, 1909-1911) Recordings New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (3 discs, MP3 format) The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (CD in Red Book CD-DA format, 2005) The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (CD in MP3 format, 2004) The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (cassette, 1988) Awake! (CD in digital audio format, 2005) Awake! (CD in MP3 format, 2004) Awake! (cassette, 1990) Dramas The Watch Tower Society produces audio recordings of dramatic presentations of biblical characters or contemporary settings with a religious theme. Audio recordings, including dialog, music, and sound effects, are produced at the Watch Tower Society headquarters and other branch offices. The recordings are presented at annual conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses, usually accompanied by members acting out the scenes with costumes and props. The audio recordings are later made available for home use by members. To Whose Authority Do You Submit? (Jeroboam) (2006) They Bore Thorough Witness to the Good News (Paul the Apostle) (2004) Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition (Saint Stephen) (2003) Stand Firm in Troublesome Times (Jeremiah) (2003) Respect Jehovah's Authority (Korah) (2001) Warning Examples for Our Day (Zimri) (2000) Appreciating Our Spiritual Heritage (Jacob and Esau) (1999) //Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!// (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) (1998) Keep Your Eye Simple (contemporary) (1998) Marked for Survival (contemporary) (1998) Why Respect Theocratic Arrangements? (Gideon) (1997) Doing What is Right in Jehovah's Eyes (Josiah) (1993) Doing God's Will With Zeal (Jehu) (1992) Jehovah's Judgment Against Law-Defying People (Noah and Lot) (1990) Preserving Life in Time of Famine (Joseph) (1990) Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name (Joshua) (1987) Beware of Losing Faith by Drawing Away From Jehovah (Moses) (1982) Jehovah's Name to be Declared in All the Earth (Plagues of Egypt) (1981) Videos What Your Peers Say Cell Phones (2013) Whiteboard Animation Beat A Bully Without Using Your Fists (2013) Walk By Faith Not By Sight DVD 2012 Become Jehovah's Friend (series) Listen, Obey and Be Blessed (2012) Jehovah's Witnesses—Faith in Action (2 volumes) Out Of Darkness (2010) Let the Light Shine (2011) The Wonders of Creation Reaveal God's Glory (2009) Extras Slide Show Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault (2008) Warning Examples for Our Day—Respect Jehovah's Authority (Bible dramas) (2008) Pursue Goals That Honor God (2007) To the Ends of the Earth and United by Divine Teaching (2007) United by Divine Teaching (1994) To the Ends of the Earth (1995) Organized to Share Good News and Our Whole Association of Brothers (2006) Our Whole Association of Brothers (2000) The New World Society in Action (1995) Jehovah's Witnesses—The Organization Behind the Name (1990) Noah Walked with God—David Trusted in God (2004) Noah—He Walked With God (1997) Transfusion Alternatives—Documentary Series Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective (2000) No Blood—Medicine Meets the Challenge (2001) Transfusion-Alternative Health Care—Meeting Patient Needs and Rights (2002) Faithful Under Trials—Jehovah's Witnesses in the Soviet Union (2001) Young People Ask—How Can I Make Real Friends?(1999) Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life?(2004) Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault (1996) Fear Not! - Nazi Persecution (1996) (Not a WT Production however it deals with JW's) The Human Factor - Purple Triangles (Not a WT production however it deals with JW history) Purple Triangles (1992) The Bible—A Book of Fact and Prophecy (3 volumes) Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy (1993) Mankind's Oldest Modern Book (1994) Its Power in Your Life (1997) Music Songbooks Sing to Jehovah (2009; 135 Kingdom songs; words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses)Sing Praises to Jehovah (1984; 225 Kingdom songs; words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses)Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1966; 119 songs; orchestral recordings were made, and used as accompaniment in congregation meetings. Some vocal selections were also recorded.)Songs to Jehovah’s Praise (1950; 91 songs, more up-to-date themes without archaic language)Kingdom Service Song Book (1944; 62 songs)Songs of Praise to Jehovah (1928; 337 songs; a mixture of Bible Students' compositions and older hymns)Kingdom Hymns (1925; 80 songs, with music, especially for children)Hymns of the Millennial Dawn (1905; 333 songs published in 1890, with music added)Zion’s Glad Songs (1900; 82 songs, many written by one Bible Student, to supplement the earlier collection)Zion’s Glad Songs of the Morning (1896; published as the “Watch Tower” of February 1, words for 11 songs, with music; lyrics written by Bible StudentsPoems and Hymns of Millennial Dawn (1890; 151 poems and 333 hymns, published without music. Most were the works of well-known writers)Songs of the Bride (1879; 144 hymns expressing the desires and hopes of Christ’s bride) Recordings Sing to Jehovah - Piano Accompaniment (CD, MP3 and AAC) Sing to Jehovah - Vocal Renditions (5 CDs, MP3 and AAC) Sing Praises to Jehovah (music to accompany singing, CD) Sing Praises to Jehovah (audiocassette)Sing Praises to Jehovah (phonograph records) Kingdom Melodies, Volumes 1 - 9 (orchestral arrangements, CD and MP3) Kingdom Melodies, Volumes 1 - 9 (audiocassette)Singing Kingdom Songs (1996; vocal renditions, audiocassette and CD)Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1980; orchestral arrangements, audiocassette)