October 2, 2017 BOE US Re: Contributions Received at the 2017 Annual Meeting

[Jack Ryan]

October 2, 2017 TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN THE UNITED STATES BRANCH TERRITORY Re: Contributions Received at the 2017 Annual Meeting

 

[Jack Ryan]

That's an interesting, but subtle and very specific change to the previous directions the WT have sent to congregations regarding the labelling of the contribution boxes...

You do remember the March 2017 letter?? 

NOW - add temporary labels over 'Local Congregation Expenses' boxes

BoE Letter, October 2, 2017 - Re: Contributions Received at the 2017 Annual Meeting

Please place temporary labels on the contribution boxes so that all boxes are clearly labeled “Worldwide Work.”

PREVIOUSLY - no label changes, just send money in 'Local Congregation Expenses' to Bethel (minus any minor expenses incurred during the actual event)

BoE Letter, March 2, 2017 - Re: Broadcast Events Held in Kingdom Halls

8. Donations placed in the box labeled “Worldwide Work” should be forwarded to the branch office using jworg. Donations placed in the box labeled “Local Congregation Expenses” can be used to cover local expenses incurred during the event. Thereafter, any surplus should be forwarded to the branch office as a donation to the worldwide work.

[David Normand]

Why would you even post this? It says plainly to all Bodies of Elders. Granted, there is nothing here that is controversial. Just instructions for contributions to the annual meeting. Slight change from last time. It is like you are just trying to stir up controversy where none exist? Reminded of one of the things that Jehovah hates mentioned at Proverbs 6:19  . . .  And anyone sowing contentions among brothers.
 

[The Librarian]