Who are the Friends of Jehovah’s Witnesses who have created this website?
We are your brothers and sisters, the children of the original Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, founded and guided by Pastor Charles Taze Russell until his death in 1916. Afterward, Judge Rutherford took control of the Society, removed the editorial committee (designated in Pastor Russell’s Will) and cast out of Bethel those still loyal to the original teachings. Many left the Society as they saw the doctrines changing and the spirit of love changing to the spirit of fear. Many of those who left, or were disfellowshipped, formed the Associated Bible Students. We are set up just like the original Bible Students in the days of Pastor Russell. There is no governing body, except that Pastor Russell’s teachings remain a guiding influence among us. Each Bible Student Group elects their own elders and deacons, just as was the practice in the early church and in the early Truth movement in Pastor Russell’s day. We hold no ill will to the Society or the brethren who make it up. In the spirit of love, we extend the warm hand of greetings and fellowship.You can find more on the history of the Associated Bible Students here, here and here
hey bro and sis how is everyone …. ive ben lookin for some new info on my bro drew but it seems as if i cant get any answers so im reachin out to anyone who may have any info on how he and his family are doin…. well blessings to all
Neda, they are okay. I don’t print all mail if there is something very personal. But all seems to be okay. Take care my little sister. Can you turn in to the Detroit convention tomorrow? I will send info to you.
@heckleandjeckle, thats how I feel, i still feel some things from the wtbs are correct like preaching the good news door 2 door. and remembering christ memorial, and socalize with those in the lord.. But It’s hard to be a JW for a young person, because many young people have left the JW, for one it’s too hard, for two, how can you succeed in your material life with all the rules and regulations the wtbs has laid out? And some just dont care about the truth. It’s not cool, it’s not attractive or sexy. But those individuals come back, and some dont. Like I mentioned, A faithful JW cannot play high school sports or be on the football team or track team because it takes away from spiritual activities. CLEARLY made up my MAN. I wrote to them about that, and they had no spiritual evidence that was backed up by scripture or backed up by Jehovah’s Holy spirit. I’ll end it with this point. It’s strange how the older ones of the congregation those who lived before 1914. (if there still alive. And you can catch some older ones born in 1920′s and 30s’) who have more spiritual knowledge about the truth than the Elders do, or the very spiritual “pillars of the kingdom hall congregations.” Im finding out why now. It’s because they had the older knowledge before it changed. I can remember brothers talking about the holy spirit was with the brothers and sisters much more stronger than it seems now. in the 50′s and the older ones said more zeal and more hope was bound then. I believe the light is brighter now for individuals who are trying their best to live God’s word everyday, Even the Faithful JW’s are blessed by Jehovah. But I believe i’ve discovered a missing link to what i’ve been praying about. Do I have doubts.. Very much so. But I pray every day, And I always ask God that I dont ever want to sin, and that If I am, Jehovah, show me the way to stop. I think he has answered my prayer within a few days.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Warm Christian Greetings,
As you are already aware I am Ex-jws who left willingly and afterwards I started my own Ministry “NEW COVENANT BIBLE STUDENTS CHURCH” here in Malawi, Dzaleka Refugee Camp. I THANK GOD JEHOVAH and JESUS CHRIST because I started getting spiritual support from other BIBLE STUDENTS,EX-JWS. SO I NEED BOOKS OF HYMNS so as to praise GOD. Indeed WE SING IN OUR MEETINGS BUT WE NEED THE BOOKS.
God bless,
Bro.INNOCENT HANKANIMANA,NCBSC
“ncbsc7@yahoo.co.uk” is CHURCH’S EMAIL
Hello Bro. Innocent,
here is a songbook I still use (some songs)
http://ia700105.us.archive.org/12/items/KingdomServiceSongBook/1944KingdomServiceSongBook.pdf
and also have a look at this site
http://nethymnal.org/ there are songs used also by BS brothers
God bless you
Thanks heckle&jeckle,
I honestly from the bottom of my soul believe, Jehovah sent me to the BS for help and comfort. Like you I was specific, I wrote to the society also. I said send me to a calmer place with your truths in tact. I didn’t ask to send me to nominal Christianity, I can’t buy the doctrines. He kept bringing up the http://www.chicagobiblestudents.org. I would look it up but couldn’t understand because they were renting in the seventh day building. (Although we have our convention at NOTRE DANE south bend, IN). This kept happening to me no matter what I put in google saying, “people that believe like Jehovah witnesses”. They kept coming up. I got scared a few times, you know us JW, that was getting spooky. But I was a praying person. I was on my knees walking and praying because I felt like I was close to Jesus and Jehovah. I could read the Bible with clarity of understanding. It scared me, because I came to the conclusion that the society had sinned against God and I was a part of it. I needed to go. That was the push inside of me. It was peaceful but urgent. It seemed I had a work to do but I didn’t know what. Now I have promised or accepted the assignment. I have to help those that are downheart and beat up. I certainly know what they are experiencing. My family say I need to write a book. I fought and begged the society, I wrote letters to ask them do you know what you are doing. They say by what authority do you question us. I told them by the power of Christ Jesus. And I must say he protected me. I feel our brothers pain and I thank the Bible Students for letting me help on this website. Some of my and their brothers need a lifeline to hold on to until they can get on the boat. I left in peace.
Well thank you for those kind words to all of you. I’ve never heard much of you all, I heard of the term.. Russellites. I guess they meant.. you all. But ow, that was in the 80′s as a young boy. Well I will contact someone, and I’d like to attend a meeting, and I wonder how your meetings are conducted. Are they like a congregational meeting? So I will contact someone. Is there an official website?
Seeker
Surprise! No organization. There are many BS websites but all congregations are autonomous. Remember double KH may have 5 cong. meeting there but they all make their own decisions on meetings time and etc. Now leave it like that and cut out the Society, Bethel and Governing Body. Leave the printing factories, that just print and distribute. Bam! That’s the BS set-up in a nutshell for a witness to understand. Now they come together in 1-3 day General conventions, all over the place( see side bar to right). 6 day general conventions ( remind you of Districts). They have character development, we are characters the way we act sometime, but you will learn to love and accept it. Just be prepared to be shocked with their acceptance of each other different views. You can even express your opinions and ask questions. And they understand sin and error and no reproof is thought of. You can come to Christ in Peace. Welcome, drop your guilt at the door, you are concious of your spiritual need now, and what a journey. Don’t check your brain at the door because you will need it. And don’t do like me at my first convention, I had to go cry alone, and come back in.
Remember different isn’t always wrong or right, you’ll understand this as you go. Peace my brother Jacqueline
seeker vs guilt – You can hear a recording of a Bible Student Convention here. There is also a link to the help you find the Bible Student Convention nearest you. If you contact me privately here and let me know what town you live in, I can try to find Bible Students near you.