I have often wanted to have a page for my meeting notes. Mainly it is for main points that really touched me, or are point I need to work on. Most likely this will be used for Sunday meeting, but there may be some from time to time on Tuesday meetings. I don't think I will be putting assembly or convention notes on here, but I may put a few main points from them on here.
If you review this... please forgive me as I am bound to make mistakes in typing out a scripture or comment. I do my best, but I fall short.
Missed the talk
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Sunday, June 30, 2013,
I am so bummed, I missed the talk...i would have missed much of it anyways because I've been running to the bathroom over and over again, but... I got disconnected and the only cell phone number i have for my mom, is the phone she gave to her sister the other day. I tried calling her but because she was hooked up to the meeting she didn't pick up. I hoped she would try to call me back but she didn't.
So I waited awhile and called her again and she called me back, but i ended up missing the w...
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So I waited awhile and called her again and she called me back, but i ended up missing the w...
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migraine
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Wednesday, June 26, 2013,
I had such a bad migraine and just couldn't manage to take notes last night, but there was one point that stayed with me....
Keep in mind Pioneering either regular, auxiliary or mini auxiliary as often as possible. Make it a goal.
(it was the oral review last night)
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Keep in mind Pioneering either regular, auxiliary or mini auxiliary as often as possible. Make it a goal.
(it was the oral review last night)
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How to conquer evil
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Sunday, June 23, 2013,
Mike Stute gave the talk today, what a great part!!
Evil is anything that causes pain, sorrow or distress.
What kinds of things are the result of evil?
distress
accidents
painful loss
death of a loved one
being offended by hurtful talk
What the human tenancy is in response to suffering evil... revenge or retaliation or even blaming others or even blaming God for the suffering.
Rom 12:21... do not let yourself be conquered by the evil but conquer evil with the good.
Gen 1... God saw everything he made w...
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Evil is anything that causes pain, sorrow or distress.
What kinds of things are the result of evil?
distress
accidents
painful loss
death of a loved one
being offended by hurtful talk
What the human tenancy is in response to suffering evil... revenge or retaliation or even blaming others or even blaming God for the suffering.
Rom 12:21... do not let yourself be conquered by the evil but conquer evil with the good.
Gen 1... God saw everything he made w...
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Tuesday
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Wednesday, June 19, 2013,
tonight, cong book study sure was encouraging on how much Jehovah wants to help us and has provided way to help us by just doing some practical steps.
never neglecting;
Dwayne, Jasmine with Megan and Colton gave r...
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never neglecting;
- the meetings
- prayer
- our Bible reading
- personal study
- as well as the ministry
Dwayne, Jasmine with Megan and Colton gave r...
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Sunday morning
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Sunday, June 16, 2013,
Bro Yorkell gave the talk today. "Is it time for God to Rule the World".
The world's pastors or religious leaders have no idea why bad things happen. Yet, God does tell us in the Bible. The world thinks that God rules the world, but the scriptures show that Satan controls the world (for now).
Ps. 145:15&16...to you...all eyes look hopefully. you are giving food in due season... opening your hand and satisfying every desire...
How comforting a thought of Jehovah opening his hand to us.
Isa 43...
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The world's pastors or religious leaders have no idea why bad things happen. Yet, God does tell us in the Bible. The world thinks that God rules the world, but the scriptures show that Satan controls the world (for now).
Ps. 145:15&16...to you...all eyes look hopefully. you are giving food in due season... opening your hand and satisfying every desire...
How comforting a thought of Jehovah opening his hand to us.
Isa 43...
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Annual Meeting
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Wednesday, June 12, 2013,
I was too sick to hook up for the meeting last night, however there was one announcement that my family told me about. The Annual Meeting will be October 5th, 2013 at the Superior, WI., Kingdom Hall. I believe it starts at 9 am. I don't know how long it will run for though. But I am looking forward to it!
we will receive a ticket to attend because it isn't a public event, but you must qualify, by being baptized or a child of baptized parents.
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we will receive a ticket to attend because it isn't a public event, but you must qualify, by being baptized or a child of baptized parents.
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Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Posted by Robyn Nelson on Sunday, June 9, 2013,
Brother Peterson went through 4 ways we need to keep in mind so that we resist the spirit of the world.
1. Self Importance. Drawing undue attention to themselves. Matt 4:8-10 ...Jesus didn't look for glory for himself. He wasn't even tempted despite Satan's efforts.
2. Neutrality. Remaining neutral in this world's affairs. Early Christians followed Jesus' example and so do we. Even when topics effect us personally, we must not even form an opinion.
3. Keep Christ's priorities first....
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1.5 million attended worldwide in 2 days the Annual Meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses on Oct 5th & 6th, 2013 where we received this precious gift from our Heavenly Father.
My favorite quotes from the meetings.
3/2/14
God does not expect perfection of us, so who are we to be nit picky of others?
Keep busy laboring under the Christ, then we won't have so much time on our hands to be critical of others.
If we allow what humans say or do to rob us of joy, then we really are serving humans and not Jehovah.
2/18/2014 it was announced tonight that some things are changing. From this point on, we will no longer be calling our Conventions, "District Convention". It will now be called "Regional Convention". Also our Circuit Assemblies will no long be 2 days, as of 2015 they will be just one day. And Special Assemblies will also be known as Circuit Assembly. (at least, I think I got this info straight. I was scrambling to find a pen and paper when they were giving this info out. Perhaps they will read it again at the next meeting and I can double check the facts.
1/21/2014 C.O. visit: Even if our heart is out of line at this moment, WE ARE NOT HOPELESS!! We can improve on it, start by developing and deepening our love for Jehovah and he will help us.
10/27/13 S.A.D. How to overcome improper thinking.
The more we think about spiritual things, the more the old sinful thoughts dry up. Don't give up, just keep working at it.
Jehovah wants us to keep trying, Satan wants us to give up.
If you have a weak moment, DON"T GIVE UP, try again!
10/27/13 S.A.D. Does it have to take something extreme to move us or could we make changes now? We know we need to, SO LETS JUST DO IT!!!
Awesome quote from our Circuit Assembly 3/16/13... "Let the mind of your Master be the master of your mind".
I heard this in a recent talk: "The Bible says to love your neighbor as yourself. But those with low self worth, if you can't love yourself how are you going to have love for your neighbor?" You must be humble, but not self distructive.
April 15th, 2013 WT quote: 2 Tim 3:16 "All Scripture" does not authorize us to tell others off. Like "the stabs of a sword," sharp criticism often causes much pain and seldom brings any benefits.
WT quote: A struggling person is not a bad person.
Wonderful quote from our speaker (Ken Johnson) 5/19/13... "What defines our faith? John 13:34 & 35 'all will know you our my disciples if you have love among yourselves.' It's the love."
Found this in back of my old Bible: You have to make peace with God before you can find peace anywhere else in your life.
Found this in back of my old Bible: Just because we know what potatoes and carrots taste like, doesn't mean we skip eating. How long can we forgo eating before we become weak and die.
Just because we have heard the same information before, doesn't mean we skip studying and attending meetings, for we will become weak and die.