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Visit of Circuit Overseer

## Visist of Circuit Overseer

When the congregation has the visit of the circuit overseer, the program should proceed as described in the *Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook* with the following exceptions: The Congregation Bible Study portion of the Living as Christians section will be replaced with a 30-minute service talk given by the circuit overseer. Prior to the service talk, the Life and Ministry Meeting chairman will review the program just held, preview the next week’s program, make any necessary announcements, read any necessary letters, and then introduce the circuit overseer. After the service talk, the circuit overseer will conclude the meeting with a song of his choice. He may invite another brother to conclude with prayer. No auxiliary classes in the language of the congregation should be held during the visit of the circuit overseer. A group may hold its meetings even when the circuit overseer is visiting the host congregation. However, the group should rejoin the host congregation for the circuit overseer’s service talk.
Travelling overseers

Jehovah's Witnesses use the term *traveling overseer* to refer to headquarters representatives and circuit overseers, all of whom are elders. All traveling overseers are directly appointed by the Governing Body. A branch may appoint qualified local elders as "substitute" circuit overseers. Additional training is provided at their *School for Traveling Overseers*, and ongoing pastoral care and instruction is provided to them by senior branch office representatives. In 1995, Witnesses reported that 4374 traveling overseers cared for 78,620 congregations, an average of about 18 congregations each.
The majority of traveling overseers are *circuit overseers*; they oversee circuits of about twenty congregations, performing twice-yearly week-long visits with each. During his visit, the circuit overseer delivers talks to the congregation and meets with the elders, ministerial servants and pioneers. He is responsible for appointing new elders and ministerial servants, based on recommendations by elders. He typically works with various members of the congregation in the house-to-house preaching work, and may also conduct personal Bible studies and pastoral calls.
Jehovah's Witnesses are instructed to "participate in a joyful interchange of encouragement" with traveling overseers, and to render them "double honor", a biblical term they believe includes cooperation and hospitality. Traveling overseers are generally members of a religious order who have taken a vow of poverty; they are provided with vehicles, healthcare, and lodging, and their basic expenses are reimbursed by the congregations they visit.
Not-for-profit organization

A **not-for-profit** or **non-for-profit organization** (**NFPO**) is a legal entity that does not distribute surplus funds to its members and is formed to fulfill specific objectives. An NFPO does not earn profit for its owners, as any revenue generated by its activities must be put back into the organization.

While not-for-profit organizations and non-profit organizations are distinct legal entities, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. An NFPO must be differentiated from a non-profit organization (NPO) as it may not be formed explicitly for the public good as an NPO must be, and NFPOs are considered "recreational organizations", meaning that they do not operate with the goal of generating revenue as opposed to NPOs.
Publishers

**Publisher**. One who participates in the public ministry in association with a congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Qualifications include understanding and believing basic Bible teachings as well as living in harmony with God’s principles. Publishers are not paid for engaging in the ministry and are not employees of their respective congregation or any corporation associated with Jehovah’s Witnesses. The term is not used as an honorific title.
The Photo-Drama of Creation

## Photo-Drama of Creation

***The Photo-Drama of Creation***, or *Creation-Drama*, is a four-part audiovisual presentation (eight hours in total) produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania under the direction of Charles Taze Russell, the founder of the Bible Student movement. The presentation presents their beliefs about God's plan from the creation of the earth through to the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ.
Tetragrammaton

The **Tetragrammaton** (/ˌtɛtrəˈɡræmətɒn/ *TET-rə-GRAM-ə-ton*; from Ancient Greek τετραγράμματον *(tetragrámmaton)* '[consisting of] four letters'), or the **Tetragram**, is the four-letter Hebrew theonym יהוה‎ (transliterated as **YHWH** or **YHVH**), the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The four letters, written and read from right to left (in Hebrew), are *yodh*, *he*, *waw*, and *he*. The name may be derived from a verb that means "to be", "to exist", "to cause to become", or "to come to pass". While there is no consensus about the structure and etymology of the name, the form *Yahweh* is now accepted almost universally, though the vocalization *Jehovah* continues to have wide usage.

The books of the Torah and the rest of the Hebrew Bible except Esther, Ecclesiastes, and (with a possible instance of the short form יה‎ in verse 8:6) the Song of Songs contain this Hebrew name. Observant Jews and those who follow Talmudic Jewish traditions do not pronounce יהוה‎ nor do they read aloud proposed transcription forms such as *Yahweh* or *Yehovah*; instead they replace it with a different term, whether in addressing or referring to the God of Israel. Common substitutions in Hebrew are אֲדֹנָי (*Adonai*, lit. transl. My Lords, Pluralis majestatis taken as singular) or Elohim (literally "gods" but treated as singular when meaning "God") in prayer, or *HaShem* ("The Name") in everyday speech.
Public Meeting

**Public Meeting**. A weekly congregation meeting, typically held on the weekend, during which a 30-minute Bible discourse designed for the general public is presented. This is usually followed by the *Watchtower* Study, which is a one-hour question-and-answer discussion of a Bible-based topic using an article in the study edition of The Watchtower. Like all meetings of Jehovah’s Witnesses, attendance in person or virtually is free of charge and no collections are taken.
Questions from Readers

In the past, our publications often mentioned types and antitypes, but in recent years they have seldom done so. Why is that?
*The Watchtower* of September 15, 1950, defined a “type” and an “antitype” this way
“A *type* is an image or representation of something that will come to pass at some future time. The *antitype* is the reality of the thing which the type represents. The type may properly be called a *shadow;* the antitype, the *reality.”*
The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

* ***The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom***, published in 413 languages annually, focuses mainly on doctrine.

When interested individuals are encountered, Witnesses offer a home Bible study course, using a current publication, such as *What Does the Bible'' Really ''Teach?*, which outlines their primary beliefs and interpretations of the Bible. The Witness then visits the student on a regular basis, generally considering a chapter on each visit. Students are requested to examine the material prior to the arrival of the Bible study conductor, using the questions at the bottom of each page, to "help prepare the student for the Bible study".

Jehovah's Witnesses customarily read each paragraph aloud together with the student, and then ask the question(s) provided for that paragraph. Students are encouraged to read the scriptures cited in the material. Bible students are expected to be making progress to become baptized as a Jehovah's Witness by the time the course is completed, and may be asked to study a second publication, such as *"Keep Yourselves in God's Love"*.

Jehovah's Witnesses previously offered their literature for a price determined by the branch office in each country, to cover printing costs. Since 2000, Jehovah's Witnesses have offered their publications free of charge globally. Printing is funded by voluntary donations from Witnesses and members of the public. Jehovah's Witnesses accept donations if offered by householders, and are instructed to invite donations in countries where soliciting funds is permitted.
Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting

Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting[1]
Treasures From God’s Word
Talk
Spiritual Gems
Bible Reading
Apply Yourself to the Field Ministry
Starting a Conversation
Following Up
Making Disciples
Explaining Your Beliefs
Talk
Content
Settings
Use of Videos and Literature
Living as Christians
Congregation Bible Study
Concluding Comments
Commendation and Counsel
Timing
Visit of Circuit Overseer
Week of an Assembly or a Convention
Week of the Memorial
Life and Ministry Meeting Overseer
Life and Ministry Meeting Chairman
Auxiliary Counselor
Auxiliary Classes
Videos

## Reference

1. Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting Instructions
School for Traveling Overseers and Their Wives

Purpose
To help circuit and district overseers to be more effective in serving congregations as they “work hard in speaking and teaching.”​—1 Tim. 5:17; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3.
Duration
Two months.
Location
Determined by the branch office.
Qualifications
Brother must be a circuit or a district overseer.
Enrollment
The branch office invites traveling overseers and their wives.
Comments
*“Our appreciation for Jesus’ headship over the organization was enhanced. We saw the need to encourage the brothers we serve and to strengthen the unity of each congregation. The course impressed on our minds that while the traveling overseer offers advice and even correction on occasion, his main goal is to help the brothers to see that Jehovah loves them.”*​—Joel, 1st class, 1999.
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## ALPHABETS

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**I \* J \* K \* L \* M \* \* N \* O \* P \***
**Q \* R \* S \* T \* **U \*** V-W \* X-Y-Z \***
**OTHERS \***

U
u, U
Ucal, power, prevalency uel, desiring Jehovah
UFO
Ukraine
Ulai, strength; fool; senseless
Ulam, the porch; the court; their strength; their folly
Ulla, elevation; leaf; young child
Ummah, darkened; covered; his people
UN
unappointed elder, appointed elder
unassigned territory
unbaptized associate
unbaptized Christian
unbaptized publisher
unbeliever
unbelieving mate
unchristian, unchristian conduct
uncial
unclean
underline
understanding
undeserved kindness
Unify My Heart to Fear Your Name
United Kingdom
United States

unity
universal sovereignty
unleavened
unlettered
Unni, poor; afflicted; that answers
unscriptural
untheocratic, non-theocratic
Unverified Experiences and Sensational Stories
upbuild, upbuilding
Upharsin, divided ur, fire, light, a valley
Uphaz, pure gold; gold of Phasis or Pison
Urbane, courteous
Uri, my light, my fire
Uriah
Uriah, or Urijah, Jehovah is my light or fire
Uriel, same as Uriah
Urim and Thummim
Urim, lights; fires
US!
US

use of drugs for thrills
use of the Bible
usher
Uthai, my iniquity
Uz, counsel; words
Uzai, he  !
Uzal, wandering  !
Uzbekistan

Uzzah, strength; goat
Uzzen-sherah, ear of the flesh
Uzzi, my strength; my kid
Uzziah, Uzziel, the strength, or kid, of Jehovah
Sister

**Sister**. A female who is baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Lowercased when used in a general sense. Capitalized when used formally in conjunction with the surname of a female Witness (e.g., Sister Smith). It is not used as an honorific title. Similar usage as when addressing a male Witness (e.g., Brother Smith).
Timing

No part should go overtime, nor should the remarks of the Life and Ministry Meeting chairman. Although the *Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook* specifies the [[timing for each part, if the material is adequately covered, there is no need to add information simply to use all of the allotted time. If parts go overtime, private counsel should be given by the Life and Ministry Meeting chairman or the auxiliary counselor. The entire meeting, including songs and prayers, should last 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Sexual abuse

**Sexual abuse** or **sex abuse**, also referred to as **molestation**, is abusive sexual behavior by one person upon another. It is often perpetrated using force or by taking advantage of another. Molestation often refers to an instance of sexual assault against a small child, whereas sexual abuse is a term used for a persistent pattern of sexual assaults.

The offender is referred to as a **sexual abuser** or (often pejoratively) **molester**. The term also covers behavior by an adult or older adolescent towards a child to stimulate any of the involved sexually. The use of a child, or other individuals younger than the age of consent, for sexual stimulation is referred to as child sexual abuse or statutory rape. Live streaming sexual abuse involves trafficking and coerced sexual acts and or rape in real time on webcam.
Judicial situations

If an active baptized Witness is considered to have committed a "serious sin" for which the individual must demonstrate formal repentance, correction (or, "discipline") is administered by the congregation's body of elders. Such situations usually involve a "judicial committee" of three or more elders. Counsel may escalate to excommunication, known as *disfellowshipping*, which includes shunning by the congregation. Individuals who are disfellowshipped may be reinstated after an extended period if they are deemed to demonstrate repentance.
An individual may also be disfellowshipped for promoting activities that are considered "serious sins" without actually engaging in the practice, or for accepting related employment (e.g. selling lottery tickets, firearms or cigarettes; working in an abortion clinic, church or military base).
If a baptized Witness teaches contrary to Witness doctrines, it is considered apostasy and grounds for disfellowshipping. A 1981 letter to overseers—reproduced in a book by former Governing Body member Raymond Franz—directed that a member who "persists in believing other doctrine", even without promoting such beliefs, may also be subject to disfellowshipping. Elders usually try to reason with the individual before such action is taken. If a person believes that a teaching should be adjusted or changed, he is encouraged "to be patient and wait on Jehovah for change". *The Watchtower* of July 15, 2011, said "apostates are 'mentally diseased,' and they seek to infect others with their disloyal teachings" and to "avoid contact with them". Some have stated that this applies to all individuals who leave the organization.
Organizational structure of Jehovah's Witnesses

Organizational structure
Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, and are led by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from the Watch Tower Society's headquarters in Warwick, New York. The Governing Body, along with other "helpers", are organized into six committees responsible for various administrative functions within the global Witness community, including publication, assembly programs and evangelizing activity.
The Governing Body and its committees supervise operations of nearly one hundred *branch offices* worldwide. Each branch office oversees the activities of Jehovah's Witnesses in a particular country or region, and may include facilities for the publication and distribution of Watch Tower Society literature. Directly appointed by the Governing Body, branch committees supervise administrative functions for congregations in their jurisdiction. Congregations are further organized into *circuits* of about twenty congregations each. The Governing Body directly appoints *circuit overseers* as its representatives to supervise activities within circuits. *Headquarters representatives* visit groups of branch offices to provide instruction and report the branch's activities to the Governing Body.
Each congregation is served by a group of locally recommended male *elders* and *ministerial servants*, appointed by the circuit overseer. Elders take responsibility for congregational governance, pastoral work, setting meeting times, selecting speakers, conducting meetings, directing the public preaching work, and forming *judicial committees* to investigate and decide disciplinary action in cases where members are believed to have committed serious sins. Ministerial servants fulfil clerical and attendant duties, but may also teach and conduct meetings.

Governing Body
Branch offices
Travelling overseers
Congregations
Publishing

The organization produces a significant amount of literature as part of its evangelism activities. The Watch Tower Society has produced over 227 million copies of the *New World Translation* in whole or in part in over 185 languages. In 2010, *The Watchtower* and *Awake!* were the world's most widely distributed magazines.
The Governing body

The Governing Body functions by means of its six committees, which carry out various administrative functions. Each committee is assisted by "helpers", who do not necessarily profess to be "anointed". Governing Body meetings are held weekly in closed session. According to Raymond Franz, decisions of the body were required to be unanimous until 1975, after which a two-thirds majority of the full body was required, regardless of the number present.
Pioneer Service School

Purpose
To help pioneers ‘fully accomplish their ministry.’​—2 Tim. 4:5.
Duration
Two weeks
Location
Decided by the branch office; usually at a Kingdom Hall.
Qualifications
Must have been a regular pioneer for a year or longer.\*
Enrollment
Eligible pioneers are automatically enrolled and are informed by their circuit overseer.
Comments
*“That school has helped me deal with challenges in the ministry and in my life,”* says Lily*. “The way I study, teach, and use the Bible has greatly improved. I am better prepared to help others, support the elders, and contribute to the growth of the congregation.”*
Brenda, who has attended the school twice, notes: *“It allowed me to be 100 percent absorbed in spiritual things, to strengthen my conscience, and to focus on helping others. Clearly, Jehovah is generous!”*
Talk

### Treasures from God's Word

**Talk**: Ten minutes. The theme and an outline of two or three main points are provided in the *Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook.* This talk is to be assigned to an elder or a qualified ministerial servant. When a new Bible book is scheduled in the weekly Bible reading, a video will be played to introduce it. The speaker may draw parallels between the video and the theme. However, he should be sure to cover the points outlined in the workbook. Also, as time allows, he should make good use of the artwork, which is designed to complement the material to be covered. He may include other reference material as long as it contributes to the development of the points in the outline.

### Apply Yourself to the Field Service

**Talk**: This student assignment is to be handled by a male student and given as a **talk** to the congregation. When the **talk** is based on a point from appendix A of the *Love People* brochure, the student should highlight how the verse(s) can be used in the ministry. For example, he may explain when a verse may be used, the meaning of the verse, and how to reason on it with a person. When the **talk** is based on a point from one of the lessons in the *Love People* brochure, the student should focus on how to apply the point in the ministry. He may highlight the example featured in point 1 of the lesson or highlight any of the supplementary verses included in the lesson, if helpful.

### Circuit Overseer's Service Talk

**Talk**: During the week of Circuit Overseer's visit, the Congregation Bible Study portion of the Living as Christians section will be replaced with a 30-minute service talk given by the circuit overseer. Prior to the service talk, the Life and Ministry Meeting chairman will review the program just held, preview the next week’s program, make any necessary announcements, read any necessary letters, and then introduce the circuit overseer.
Spiritual Gems

**Spiritual Gems:** This is a question-and-answer part without an introduction or a conclusion. It is to be handled by an elder or a qualified ministerial servant. The speaker should ask the audience both questions. Also, he may determine whether or not the cited verses need to be read. Those called on should offer comments of 30 seconds or less.
Use Our Literature Wisely

*Our Kingdom Ministry*. May 1990. p. 7.
At the end of February 1990, it was explained that magazines and literature will be provided to publishers and to the interested public on a complete donation basis, that is, without asking or suggesting that a specific contribution be made as a precondition to receiving an item.

*2001 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses*. p. 18.
The voluntary donation arrangement is explained to people, but no charge is made for the literature. As of January 2000, that arrangement was extended to all lands where it was not already in operation.
Theocratic Schools

## Divine Education

JEHOVAH is our “Grand Instructor.” (Isa. 30:20) Love motivates him to educate and train others. For example, moved by deep love, Jehovah shows Jesus “all the things he himself does.” (John 5:20) Love for us, his Witnesses, moves Jehovah to give us “the tongue of the taught ones,” as we put forth every effort to honor him and help others.​—Isa. 50:4.

In imitation of Jehovah’s pattern of love, the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body uses ten theocratic schools to train ones who have both the *desire* and the *circumstances* to enroll. Do you view these schools as an evidence of Jehovah’s love?

## Benefit from Theocratic Training

As “the God of love,” Jehovah provides training that adds meaning to our lives, prepares us to overcome challenges, and helps us to experience great joy in our ministry. (2 Cor. 13:11) Like first-century disciples, we are well-equipped to help others, “teaching them to observe all the things” we have been commanded.​—Matt. 28:20.

Although we may not be able to attend *all* of these schools, we can benefit from one or more of them. And we can apply the Bible-based instruction thus available. We can also increase our effectiveness in the ministry by working alongside well-trained servants of Jehovah.

Jehovah’s worshippers consider it a privilege to support these valuable schools and to be taught there.
Notable publications

In addition to Jehovah's Witnesses' widely distributed magazines, various publications have received attention from the media and other commentators.

### Aid to Bible Understanding

*Aid to Bible Understanding* was the first doctrinal and biblical encyclopedia of Jehovah's Witnesses, published in full in 1971. Raymond Franz, a former member of the Governing Body who left the organization claimed to have been one of the researchers. Research for the book led to new interpretations of some concepts, providing a catalyst for changes in doctrine. It was replaced in 1988 by *Insight on the Scriptures*, which contains much of the original content from *Aid to Bible Understanding*.

### Life—How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?

*Life—How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?*, first published in 1985, presents the Old Earth (Gap and Day-Age) creationism of Jehovah's Witnesses, and their criticism of evolution. Biologist Richard Dawkins criticized the book for repeatedly presenting a choice between intelligent design and chance, rather than natural selection. The book was supplemented by the 1998 book, *Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?*, and the 2010 brochures *The Origin of Life—5 Questions Worth Asking* and *Was Life Created?*

### The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life

*The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life* was a Bible study textbook published in 1968 and revised in 1981 (now out of print). The *1975 Guinness Book of Records* included this book in its list of highest printings. According to the Watch Tower Society, by 1992 publication had reached 107,553,888 copies in 117 languages.
Spiritual gems

## Treasures from God's Word

Spiritual Gems: Ten minutes. This is a question-and-answer part without an introduction or a conclusion. It is to be handled by an elder or a qualified ministerial servant. The speaker should ask the audience both questions. Also, he may determine whether or not the cited verses need to be read. Those called on should offer comments of 30 seconds or less.
Tower of Babel

The eleventh chapter of the book of Genesis describes the story of the **Tower of Babel** spearheaded by Nimrod, a great hunter in opposition to Jehovah. The tower is described as an enormous structure that was built by people so that they would be known as great rather than to trust in God. God responded to this act by confusing the languages of the people and causing them to become spread throughout the world.
The Helpers

## Helpers to Governing Body

These are trustworthy Christians who assist Governing Body committees. (1 Corinthians 4:2) They have ability and experience in the work overseen by the committee to which they are assigned, and they attend its weekly meeting. Although they do not share in making decisions, the helpers provide valuable advice and background information, implement the committee’s decisions, and monitor the results and progress of these. They may also be assigned by the Governing Body to visit our brotherhood in various parts of the world or to deliver parts at events such as annual meetings or Gilead graduations.

* Gillies, Paul
 Personnel's Committee | * Grizzle, Gerald
* LaFranca, Patrick
* Molchan, Daniel
 Publishing's Committee | * Butler, Robert
* Corkern, Harold
* Glockentin, Gajus
* Gordon, Donald
* Luccioni, Robert
* Reinmueller, Alex
 Service Committee | * Breaux, Gary
* Dellinger, Joel
* Georges, Betty
* Griffin, Anthony
* Hyatt, Seth
* Jedele, Jody
* Mavor, Christopher
* Perla, Baltasar, Jr.
* Smith, Jonathan
* Turner, William, Jr.
 Teaching Committee | * Curzan, Ronald
* Flodin, Kenneth
* Malenfant, William
* Noumair, Mark
 Writing Committee | * Ahladis, Nicholas
* Christensen, Per
* Ciranko, Robert
* Godburn, Kenneth
* Mantz, James
* Marais, Izak
* Martin, Clive
* Myers, Leonard
* Smalley, Gene
* van Selm, Hermanus
Sharia

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 **Sharia** (/ʃəˈriːə/; Arabic: شَرِيعَة, romanized: *sharīʿah* [ʃaˈriːʕa]) is a body of religious law that forms a part of the Islamic tradition based on scriptures of Islam, particularly the Quran and the Hadith. In Arabic, the term *sharīʿah* refers to God's immutable divine law and this referencing is contrasted with *fiqh*, which refers to its interpretations by Islamic scholars. *Fiqh*, practical application side of sharia in a sense, was elaborated over the centuries by legal opinions issued by qualified jurists and sharia has never been the sole valid legal system in Islam historically; has always been used alongside customary law from the beginning, and applied in courts by ruler-appointed judges, integrated with various economic, criminal and administrative laws issued by Muslim rulers.

 According to human rights groups, some of the classical sharia practices involve serious violations of basic human rights, gender equality and freedom of expression, and the practices of countries governed by sharia are criticized. Against this, "**the concept of human rights**" can be categorically excluded by the governments of countries such as Iran and Saudi Arabia on the grounds that it belongs to secular and western values, and the Cairo conference by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation declares that human rights can only be respected if they are compatible with Islam. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg (ECtHR) ruled in several cases that Sharia is "incompatible with the fundamental principles of democracy".

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Nethinim

**Nethinim** (נְתִינִים‎ *nəṯīnīm*, lit. "given ones", or "subjects"), or **Nathinites** or **Nathineans**, was the name given to the Temple assistants in ancient [[Jerusalem]]. The term was applied originally in the [[Book of Joshua]] (where it is found in its verbal form) to the [[Gibeonites]]. Later, in the [[Book of Ezra]], they are counted alongside the *Avdei Shlomo* ("Servants of Solomon"). It is likely that the [[Nethinim descended from non-Israelites. Opinion is divided as to whether the [[Gibeonites]] in Joshua are to be connected to the [[Nethinim]] of later texts. Others theorize that they were the descendants of [[Midianite]] war captives, as described in Numbers 31.
Question and Answer

**Question and Answer** parts.
If you are conducting a question-and-answer part, try to allow as many as possible to share in commenting. How can you accomplish this?[1]

* Do not talk too much. Limit yourself to a brief introduction, a short conclusion, and a ***few*** well-placed remarks during the lesson.e There is no need to introduce every paragraph before it is read.
* After you read the question, pause briefly to give a number of publishers time to raise their hand. Do not call on the same ones repeatedly if others who have not had an opportunity to comment have their hand up. Remember, even mature publishers may become discouraged if they are often overlooked.
* Avoid saying, “I am looking for a new hand” or asking, “Who has not commented yet?”
* If conducting a question-and-answer part near the end of the midweek meeting, try to remember who has already commented during earlier parts in order to give others a chance to participate.
* Be mindful of timing. If you spend too much time on the opening paragraphs of a lesson, you may have to rush through the latter part of the article and not have time to call on others.

## References

1. The Watchtower April 2023 page 24, box
Service committee

## Committees

Service
* 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 Gilead school, the Bible School for Single Brothers, and the Traveling Overseers' School, and for assigning graduates of these schools to their places of service.
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Pornography

**Pornography** (colloquially known as **porn** or **porno**) has been defined as sexual subject material "such as a picture, video, or text" that is intended for sexual arousal. Indicated for the consumption by adults, pornography depictions have evolved from cave paintings, some forty millennia ago, to virtual reality presentations. A general distinction of adult content is made classifying it as pornography or erotica.
The Fall of Man

The Fall of Man (or simply The Fall) refers to humanity's fall from a state of perfection to a state of sin and death. The cause of this Fall was disobedience to God and the result of it was that mankind could no longer remain in God's beautiful Garden of Eden, or walk in the sight of God. Genesis 3 gives the account of the Fall of humanity. Genesis 3 tells us that sin and death entered the world because Adam and Eve disobeyed God's commandment not to eat of the "tree of knowledge of good and evil."
Serious sins

Jehovah's Witnesses consider many actions to be "**serious sins**", for which baptized Witnesses are subject to a judicial committee hearing. Such actions include:

* abortion
* adultery
* anal or oral sex
* apostasy
* bestiality
* encouraging the celebration of birthdays or other prohibited celebrations
* blood transfusions
* boxing
* "brazen conduct" or "loose conduct", including:
	+ association with disfellowshipped non-relatives,
	+ "spiritual" association with disfellowshipped relatives
	+ criticizing a disfellowshipping decision
	+ child sexual abuse
	+ dating while "not legally or Scripturally free to marry"
* cybersex or phone sex
* drug abuse
* drunkenness
* extortion
* fornication
* fraud
* gambling
* gluttony
* greed
* celebrating religious and national holidays
* homosexual activity
* hypnotism
* idolatry
* incest
* interfaith activity
* lying
* manslaughter
* joining the military
* murder
* physical uncleanness (extreme)
* political activities
* polygamy
* hardcore pornography
* refusal to provide for family
* remarriage "[[if adultery and rejection by the innocent mate had not occurred]]"
* slander
* spiritism
* subversive, antigovernment activity
* theft
* the use of tobacco
* verbal abuse
* violence
* voting in political elections
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Unbaptized publishers

An unbaptized individual who has previously been approved to share in Jehovah's Witnesses' formal ministry, but who subsequently behaves in a manner considered inappropriate may lose privileges, such as commenting at meetings, receiving assignments, or even accompanying the congregation in the public ministry.
If an unbaptized individual is deemed unrepentant of actions for which baptized members might be disfellowshipped, an announcement would be made that the person "is no longer a publisher of the good news." Such individuals were previously shunned, but formal restrictions are no longer imposed on unbaptized individuals, though association is generally curtailed. The elders might privately warn individuals in the congregation if the unbaptized person is considered to pose "an unusual threat".
Restorationism

Witnesses believe that after the death of the apostles, the Church embarked on a "Great Apostasy", diverging from the original teachings of Jesus on several major points. Influenced by Restorationism in the 19th century, Charles Taze Russell and his associates formed a Bible study group in the 1870s in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, developing teachings that they considered to be a revival of "the great truths taught by Jesus and the Apostles". Watch Tower publications claim both the Great Apostasy and Russell's subsequent "restoration" of original Christianity were a fulfilment of Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds at Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.
Although many of their eschatological teachings have changed over the years, Jehovah's Witnesses have consistently claimed to be the only true religion. Based on their interpretation of Revelation 18:2-24, Jehovah's Witnesses believe all other religions are part of "Babylon the Great", a "world empire of false religion" under the control of Satan. Consequently, they refuse all ecumenical relations with other religious denominations.
School for Congregation Elders

Purpose
To help elders care for their responsibilities in the congregation and to deepen their spirituality.
Duration
Five days.
Location
Decided by the branch office; usually at a Kingdom Hall or an Assembly Hall.
Qualifications
Must be an appointed elder.
Enrollment
The branch office invites elders.
Comments
*“The school has benefited me greatly, helping me to look at myself and see how I can take care of Jehovah’s sheep.”*

*“I am ready to be more encouraging to all by stressing the main points in the Scriptures.”*
*“I will carry this training with me for the rest of my life.”*
Personnel committee

## Committees

Personnel
* The *Personnel Committee* arranges for volunteers to serve in the organization's headquarters and worldwide branch offices, which are each referred to as *Bethel* (from a Hebrew term meaning *house of God*). It oversees arrangements for the personal and spiritual assistance of Bethel staff, as well as the selection and invitation of new Bethel members.
Theocratic Ministry School

Purpose
To train publishers to be effective preachers and teachers of the good news.
Duration
Continuous.
Location
Local Kingdom Hall.
Qualifications
All who are regularly associating with the congregation, who agree with the teachings of the Bible, and whose lives are in harmony with Christian principles.
Enrollment
The Theocratic Ministry School overseer enrolls students.
Comments
Sharon, who is paralyzed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), says: *“The Theocratic Ministry School has taught me to do research and to present information logically. I have also learned to focus on the spiritual needs of others​—not just my own.”*
Arnie, a longtime traveling overseer, comments: *“I grew up stuttering and had trouble making eye contact with others. This school has helped me gain confidence and self-worth. With Jehovah’s help through this training, I have learned breathing and concentration techniques. I am very grateful for the ability to praise God in the congregation and in my ministry.”*
The Watchyower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

**The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom**. The full title of the principal magazine published and distributed by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Also referred to as The Watchtower. The name stems from the idea of keeping on the watch for the outworking of God’s purposes. (Matthew 24:42) The public edition of The Watchtower is offered to interested persons, free of charge. A study edition of The Watchtower is used for weekly question-and-answer discussions in congregations worldwide. The Watchtower has been published continuously since 1879. It is one of the most widely circulated magazines in the world.
Publishing committee

## Committees

Publishing
* 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.
Writing committee

## Committees

Writing
* 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.
Why Is Memorial of Christ Observe Annually?

Jehovah's Witnesses observe the Memorial of Christ’s death (also called “the Lord’s Evening Meal” - 1 Corinthians 11:20) because Christians are commanded to. Jesus said to "Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (1 Cor. 11:24)
But how often? The Memorial of Jesus’ death is truly a memorial, and memorials are usually observed annually.
Additionally, when Jesus was on Earth, Jesus celebrated the Passover with his apostles, and then instituted the Lord’s Evening Meal. Because this meal replaced the Jewish Passover it is appropriate to observe it just once a year.
Does Paul's use of the word "often" mean that the Lord’s Evening Meal should be celebrated more often than once a year? Referring to the institution of the Memorial of Jesus’ death, Paul wrote: “As often as you eat this loaf and drink this cup, you keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he arrives.” (1 Corinthians 11:25, 26) So what did Paul mean here? Did he really mean for Christ's death to be commemorated frequently - more often than once a year? Notice this excerpt from the w03 1/1 p. 31; Questions From Readers; par. 2: "In the context of 1 Corinthians 11:25, 26, Paul was discussing, not how often, but how the Memorial should be observed. In the original Greek, he did not use the word pol·la′kis, which means “often” or “frequently.” Rather, he used the word ho·sa′kis, which means “as often as,” an idiom meaning “whenever,” “every time that.” Paul was saying: ‘Every time that you do this, you keep proclaiming the death of the Lord.’"

See also Memorial Celebration
Teaching committee

## Committees

Teaching
* The *Teaching Committee* arranges congregation meetings, circuit assemblies, and regional 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.
Seventy disciples

The **seventy disciples** or **seventy-two disciples**, known in the Eastern Christian traditions as the **seventy apostles** or **seventy-two** **apostles**, were early emissaries of Jesus mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. The correct Greek terminology is evdomikonta (ἑβδομήκοντα) apostoli or evdomikonta mathetes.
According to the Gospel of Luke, the only gospel in which they appear, Jesus appointed them and sent them out in pairs on a specific mission which is detailed in the text. The number of those disciples varies between either 70 or 72 depending on the account.

In Western Christianity, they are usually referred to as disciples, whereas in Eastern Christianity they are usually referred to as apostles. Using the original Greek words, both titles are descriptive, as an *apostle* is one sent on a mission (the Greek uses the verb form: *apesteilen*) whereas a *disciple* is a student, but the two traditions differ on the scope of the words *apostle* and *disciple*.

The passage from Luke 10 reads (in Douay–Rheims Bible):

> And after these things the Lord appointed also other seventy-two: and he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come.
>
>
Yahweh

**Yahweh** was an ancient Levantine deity, and national god of the Israelite kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Though no consensus exists regarding the deity's origins, scholars generally contend that **Yahweh** emerged as a "divine warrior" associated first with Seir, Edom, Paran and Teman, and later with Canaan. The origins of his worship reach at least to the early Iron Age, and likely to the Late Bronze Age, if not somewhat earlier.
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Bible book of Zechariah written from Jerusalem rebuilt Periood covered: 518 520- 518
Zechariah
same as Zachariah
Zedad
his side; his hunting
Zedekiah
Jehovah is my justice; the justice of Jehovah
Zeeb
wolf
Zelah
rib; side; halting
Zelek
the shadow or noise of him that licks or laps
Zelophehad
the shade or tingling of fear
Zelotes
zealous
Zelzah
noontide
Zemaraim
wool; pith
Zemira
song; vine; palm
Zenan
coldness; target; weapon
Zenas
living
Zephaniah
[1] Bible book of Zephaniah. Writer is Judah at b. 648. [2]
Jehovah is my secret

Zephath
which beholds; that attends or that covers
Zepho, Zephon
that sees and observes; that expects or covers Zer, perplexity
Zerah
same as Zarah
Zerahiah
Jehovah rising; brightness of Jehovah
Zeredah
ambush; change of dominion
Zeresh
misery; strange; dispersed inheritance
Zereth
same as Zer
Zeror
root; that straitens or binds; that keeps tight
Zeruah
leprous; wasp; hornet
Zerubbabel
a stranger at Babylon; dispersion of confusion
Zeruiah
pain or tribulation of Jehovah
Zeth
Zethar
he that examines or beholds
Zeus
ZG
Zia
sweat; swelling
Ziba
army; fight; strength
Zibeon
iniquity that dwells
Zibiah
Jehovah dwells; deer; goat
Zichri
that remembers; that is a man
Ziddim
huntings; treasons; destructions
Zidkijah
justice of Jehovah
Zidon
hunting; fishing; venison
Zif
this or that; brightness; comeliness
Ziha
brightness; whiteness; drought
Ziklag
measure pressed down
Zillah
shadow; the tingling of the ear
Zilpah
distillation from the mouth
Zilthai
my shadow; my talk
Zimmah
thought; wickedness
Zimran
song; singer; vine
Zimzi
my field; my vine
Zin
buckler; coldness
Zina
shining; going back
Zion Watchtower
Zion
monument; raised up; sepulcher
Zion, Mount Zion
Zior
ship of him that watches
Ziph
this mouth or mouthful; falsehood
Ziphron
falsehood of a song; rejoicing
Zippor
bird; sparrow; crown; desert
Zipporah
beauty; trumpet; mourning
Zithri
to hide; demolished
Ziv
Ziz
flower; branch; a lock of hair
Ziza
same as Zina
Zoan
motion
Zoar
little; small
Zobah
an army; warring
Zohar
white; bright; dryness
Zoheleth
that creeps, slides, or draws
Zoheth
separation; amazing
zone
Zone Overseer
Zone Servant
Zophah
viol; honeycomb
Zophar
rising early; crown
Zophim
place for a watchman
Zorah
leprosy; scab; hornet
Zorobabel
same as Zerubbabel
Zuar
same as Zoar
Zuph
that beholds, observes, watches; roof; covering
Zur
stone; rock; that besieges
Zuriel
rock or strength of Jehovah
Zurishaddai
the Almighty is my rock and strength
Zuzims
the posts of a door; splendor; beauty
ZWT
“Sing Out Joyfully” to Jehovah—Subject

JEHOVAH 1-12

JESUS/RANSOM 13-20

THE KINGDOM 21-24

THE ANOINTED AND THE OTHER SHEEP 25-27

RELATIONSHIP WITH JEHOVAH 28-40

PRAYER 41-47

DEDICATION 48-52

OUR MINISTRY 53-84

MEETING TOGETHER 85-93

THE SCRIPTURES 94-98

OUR BROTHERHOOD 99-103

GODLY QUALITIES 104-130

FAMILY/FRIENDS 131-138

OUR HOPE 139-147

DELIVERANCE/RESURRECTION 148-151

JESUS/RANSOM 13-20

THE KINGDOM 21-24

THE ANOINTED AND THE OTHER SHEEP 25-27

RELATIONSHIP WITH JEHOVAH 28-40

PRAYER 41-47

DEDICATION 48-52

OUR MINISTRY 53-84

MEETING TOGETHER 85-93

THE SCRIPTURES 94-98

OUR BROTHERHOOD 99-103

GODLY QUALITIES 104-130

FAMILY/FRIENDS 131-138

OUR HOPE 139-147

DELIVERANCE/RESURRECTION 148-151
Slendrina's 10th Anniversary Mods

## Description & Info

**Slendrina's 10th Anniversary Mods** are a group of mods made for the 10th Anniversary of the Slendrina Series.

## Concept

These mods follow the concept of *Broken Reality*, meaning all logic and law is completely destroyed and that nothing makes sense.

### Original Idea

The Original Idea of this Concept was from Purple's GNT Anniversary Event which had the mechanic "Reality Breaker" and from OmGi's Broken Reality mod made for the Anniversary Event.

## Order of the Mods

The mods appeared in this order:

1. Alicia 2D (November 4th 2023)
2. Slendrina Hospital (November 5th 2023)
3. House of Secrets (November 6th 2023)
4. Slendrina The Ancient (November 7th 2023)
5. Slendrina In Backrooms (November 8th 2023)
6. The House of Purplish Nightmare (November 9th 2023)
7. Slendrina The Party (November 10th 2023)