Dec 2, 2022 · 2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings. The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. 2021 Governing Body Update #1. A Governing Body member shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how Jehovah is blessing our zealous efforts to witness despite the limitations caused by the pandemic. Jan 16, 2018 · 05/15/2014 - Ownership change from Gebert, Warren to Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. 5 Sylvan Way is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY . It has approximately 2,412 Sq Ft and has 7 rooms. 15 Sylvan Way. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $320,000 . Aug 12, 2022 · The degree of uniformity in the organization’s literature can be attributed to the Writing Committee, the committee charged with articulating the policies of the “Governing Body,” a group of eight men based at their world headquarters who, since 1971, has determined the policies and procedures to Jehovah’s Witnesses, allowing the “Society,” shorthand for The Watch Tower Bible and ... The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to deny the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Despite the above cited statement published by the Child Abuse Royal Commission, Bennett QC and Gibson wrote in their commissioned report to Watchtower Australia and the Jehovah’s Witnesses ...It wasn’t always full. The Governing Body was using tools made for reaching God, to reach demons, it was so diabolical. The only woman she remembers involved in any of this was Brother Sydlik’s wife. She was dressed like the harlot of Babylon The Great. She remembers she was nice to her. Nevertheless, he added: “But I want you to know that the head of every man [including every member of the governing body] is the Christ; . . . in turn, the head of the Christ is God.” ( 1 Cor. 11:2, 3) Yes, under his Head, Jehovah God, the invisible and glorified Christ Jesus was leading the congregation. May 15, 2020 · NEWS RELEASES 2020 Governing Body Update #1 Hear how Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea, Italy, and the United States are dealing with the recent spread of the pandemic. The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?Open Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear Brothers, I served for 7 years as an Elder in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I recently relinquished this privilege for the following reasons: My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent.Doctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations.2021 Governing Body Update #9. A Governing Body member provides encouragement and shares experiences from the pilot program to resume in-person meetings. NEWS RELEASES.The members of the Governing Body do not regard themselves as the leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses but rather that they take the lead of Jehovah’s Witnesses. These seemingly contradictory statements are known as doublespeak. The writers of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ material use doublespeak quite extensively. The Bible says: “Let all things ...Watchtower claims that a formal governing body was established in the first century, which is used as the basis for how the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society operate today. How to Remain in God's Love (2017) p.243. "While all anointed Christians collectively form God's household, there is abundant evidence that Christ chose a small ...The Governing Body oversees a vast global real estate portfolio, including Kingdom Halls built by congregations around the world. The Australian branch owns at least 440 properties including a ...The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to deny the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Despite the above cited statement published by the Child Abuse Royal Commission, Bennett QC and Gibson wrote in their commissioned report to Watchtower Australia and the Jehovah’s Witnesses ...It wasn’t always full. The Governing Body was using tools made for reaching God, to reach demons, it was so diabolical. The only woman she remembers involved in any of this was Brother Sydlik’s wife. She was dressed like the harlot of Babylon The Great. She remembers she was nice to her. 13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city. All Governing Body members take vows to Lucifer, they promise to bring Lucifer one blood sacrifice per year. They don’t want JWs to die just because of a disease, but they want it to be as bloody as possible. The younger the victim, the better, the bloodier, the better. The more the person suffers, the better. Watchtower claims that a formal governing body was established in the first century, which is used as the basis for how the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society operate today. How to Remain in God's Love (2017) p.243. "While all anointed Christians collectively form God's household, there is abundant evidence that Christ chose a small ...From: Brother Geoffrey Jackson. Date: August 15, 2015. To: Fellow members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear brothers, While I was in Australia looking after my ailing father, Satan managed to haul me before his representatives in the government: the so-called Royal Commission.Jehovah's Witness Governing Body Member Lies Under Oath. PIMIs can say Geoffrey Jackson was doing theocratic warfare when he lied, but did Stephen do the same when he was on trial by the Pharisees? No, he told the truth, and he was killed for it. The ARC wouldn’t have even killed him if he told the truth. They probably wouldn’t have even ... Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city.helpers to Governing Body committees: ijwfq 41; w15 10/15 3; w11 8/15 19-20; w10 6/15 3; w06 2/15 28; w03 11/1 25; jv 235; yb93 253-255; w92 4/15 31. not treating as celebrities: w18.09 31. letter to Branch Committees on Bible reading (1998): w00 10/1 9. letter to inactive Witnesses: rj 2. letter to Witnesses in Czechoslovakia (1989): yb00 192 ... On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, it was announced at World Headquarters that Brother Anthony Morris III is no longer serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Evidently, his removal was due to disciplinary action. This should indicate to believers that they should not trust the Governing Body.Jan 14, 2020 · On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial assistance to persons having similar aims and purposes and ... From: Brother Geoffrey Jackson. Date: August 15, 2015. To: Fellow members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear brothers, While I was in Australia looking after my ailing father, Satan managed to haul me before his representatives in the government: the so-called Royal Commission.Jun 23, 2017 · In this video I take a look at the evidence for and against the Governing Body being Gods sole channel of communication to mankind. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses, [1] based in the denomination's Warwick, New York, headquarters. The body formulates doctrines, oversees the production of written material for publications and conventions, and administers the denomination's worldwide operations. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, it was announced at World Headquarters that Brother Anthony Morris III is no longer serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Evidently, his removal was due to disciplinary action. This should indicate to believers that they should not trust the Governing Body.Jan 6, 2023 · A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2 Aug 25, 2021 · KINGDOM BULLETIN #19. Now that the Governing Body has implicitly endorsed the experimental mRNA injections, thereby tacitly recommending it to millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as a watchman these past 20 years it is incumbent upon me to make you aware of Jehovah’s judgments. First, though, let us consider a few pertinent facts. 05/15/2014 - Ownership change from Gebert, Warren to Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. 5 Sylvan Way is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY . It has approximately 2,412 Sq Ft and has 7 rooms. 15 Sylvan Way. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $320,000 .A New Member of the Governing Body. ON Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018, the United States and Canada Bethel families enjoyed hearing a special announcement: Brother Kenneth Cook, Jr., had been added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Brother Cook was born and raised in south-central Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Sep 7, 2021 · Good morning Eric, Watchtower 1/5/2005: Who will be resurrected. Paragraph 10: So whether by the earth opening and swallowing them or by fire consuming them as in the case of Korah and the 250 Levites who sided with him, all these rebels ended up in Sheol, or Hades.—Numbers 26:10. paragraph 17 this is what it says concerning the ringleaders—Korah, Dathan, and Abiram: Many who read this ... Image taken from The Watchtower. 5/15/55.pg301. (How CT Russell Appears To The Governing Body When Channeling New Info). Through the vast array of the Watchtower Society's ever changing doctrines, the only doctrine that remains consistent is the spiritistic claim to be Jehovah's mouthpiece. This elitist claim is the The Witness also told my family the Governing Body uses Nelson's new age energy healings regularly. There's other practitioners Nelson taught this energy healing system to, as well, and they recruit ailing members in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls, to this day, and "heal" them, without interference from the elders. The Witness also told my family the Governing Body uses Nelson's new age energy healings regularly. There's other practitioners Nelson taught this energy healing system to, as well, and they recruit ailing members in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls, to this day, and "heal" them, without interference from the elders. During the 2015 Australian Royal Commission, governing body member Geoffrey Jackson tries to explain that members of Jehovah's Witnesses that become inactive... helpers to Governing Body committees: ijwfq 41; w15 10/15 3; w11 8/15 19-20; w10 6/15 3; w06 2/15 28; w03 11/1 25; jv 235; yb93 253-255; w92 4/15 31. not treating as celebrities: w18.09 31. letter to Branch Committees on Bible reading (1998): w00 10/1 9. letter to inactive Witnesses: rj 2. letter to Witnesses in Czechoslovakia (1989): yb00 192 ...Jehovah's Witness Governing Body Member Lies Under Oath. PIMIs can say Geoffrey Jackson was doing theocratic warfare when he lied, but did Stephen do the same when he was on trial by the Pharisees? No, he told the truth, and he was killed for it. The ARC wouldn’t have even killed him if he told the truth. They probably wouldn’t have even ... governing body of jehovah's witnesses, et al., defendants, and watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc., defendant-appellant. k & l gates llp, new york city (dana parker of counsel), for defendant-appellant. the zalkin law firm, new york city (elizabeth a. cate of counsel), for plaintiff-respondent.On the weekend of October 5 and 6, 2013, an audience of 1,413,676 in 31 countries attended the 129th annual meeting of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, either in person at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.A., or via webcast. Guy Pierce, a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah ... All Governing Body members take vows to Lucifer, they promise to bring Lucifer one blood sacrifice per year. They don’t want JWs to die just because of a disease, but they want it to be as bloody as possible. The younger the victim, the better, the bloodier, the better. The more the person suffers, the better.On february 22, 2023, anthony morris iii was officially removed from the governing body of jehovah's witnesses. the organization made the announcement via a short notice on its website. Jehovah S Witness Leader Preaches Against Tight Pants Says Gays Are Pushing Them Audio. Jehovah S Witness Leader Preaches Against Tight Pants Says Gays Are ...Dec 10, 2016 · Jehovah’s witnesses believe that the governing body are anointed, that they’re God’s channel to followers on earth. Howie knew these guys as people, like Carl Klein, the governing body member in the wheelchair, Howie was with him the day his faith began to unravel he was reading a letter to Klein from a Jehovah’s witness disputing the religions’ key tenants. Mar 8, 2023 · JW Governing Body @jwgoverningbody Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Rockport that threatened to sue family if they reported the abuse to law enforcement - to hold special open house event March 10, at the newly renovated Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 335 Rockville St., in Rockport Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs), employ Revelation 3:14 to try and prove that Jesus is the first being (thing) that Jehovah/Yahweh God created. Below is how the JW Bible the New World Translation (NWT) renders this verse:Jan 6, 2023 · A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2 Jehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ...1. Governing Body: Th eGov r ni g Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses is made up of brothers who are anointed servants of Jehovah God. They have the responsibil-ity for giving direction and impetus to the Kingdom work. (Matt. 24:14, 45-47; Rev. 12:17) Like its first-century counter-part, the Governing Body today looks to Jehovah, the Universal ... A New Member of the Governing Body. ON Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018, the United States and Canada Bethel families enjoyed hearing a special announcement: Brother Kenneth Cook, Jr., had been added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Brother Cook was born and raised in south-central Pennsylvania, U.S.A.This means that 0.236% of Jehovah's Witnesses have died of Covid-19, over 4 times higher than the global rate in August 2021 of 0.051%. In December, the 2021 Governing Body Update #10 announced that 25,658 Jehovahs Witnesses have died due to Covid 19. Sadly, this trend is affecting Jehovah's Witnesses around the world.#exjw #JehovahWitness #exjwcriticalthinkerThe Governing Body of Jehovah's Witness stakes claims that they are Gods Spokesmen. At that time, the lifesaving di... Gage Fleegle was announced as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses on January 18, 2022. Fleegle previously worked in the Teaching Committee Office under the oversight of Governing Body member, Mark Stephen Lett before becoming a helper to the Service Committee. The Governing Body Is Not Inspired. The Watchtower is ruled by a group of men called “The Governing Body” who rule with an iron fist. These 7 men are according to Jehovah Witnesses as “anointed ones” they’re responsible for all doctrines believed by the Jehovah Witnesses. While they say the bible is their ultimate authority it’s ...Oct 28, 2022 · Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York. Geoffrey W. Jackson and Anthony Morris III—would be added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ... In April 2003, he and Jenny 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. ...May 6, 2015 · Here is what Jehovah has said in full: “Be stunned and amazed; blind yourselves and be blinded. They are drunk, but not with wine; they are staggering, but not from alcohol. For Jehovah has poured a spirit of deep sleep on you; he has closed your eyes, the prophets, and he has covered your heads, the visionaries.”. – Isaiah 29:9-10. Dec 17, 2021 · 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic. God needs no particular person, church, denomination, creed or organization to accomplish his purpose." The concept of Jehovah having one single organization that he directs by means of a Governing Body is used to support the concept that being a Jehovah's Witness is essential for salvation.Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?Geoffrey Jackson’s appearance before the Royal Commission left many questions unanswered. If you are one of the many current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses who spent much of last month glued to your screen watching the Australian Royal Commission into child abuse, likely you are still dumbfounded by the testimony of one person in particular: Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson.v. t. e. Raymond Victor Franz (May 8, 1922 – June 2, 2010) was a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from October 20, 1971, until his removal on May 22, 1980, [1] [2] and served at the organization's world headquarters for fifteen years, from 1965 until 1980. Franz stated the request for his resignation and his subsequent ... During the 2015 Australian Royal Commission, governing body member Geoffrey Jackson tries to explain that members of Jehovah's Witnesses that become inactive... On February 22, 2023, Anthony Morris III was officially removed from the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.sportskeeda.com. Major shake-up in the Jehovah Witnesses Governing Board. Appears Mr. Morris was not "in harmony" with the other seven JW Governing Board Members.The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for GodHere again, this would describe the work of the governing body. In speaking of the "faithful discreet slave class," from which come the members of the Jehovah's Witnesses Governing body, the Watchtower publication Qualified to be Ministers states, "But since the Lord's return, their responsibilities have been enlarged. The 'slave' class has ...THE Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses consists of dedicated men who are anointed servants of God. They act as representatives of the faithful and discreet slave class, which has the responsibility of providing spiritual food and giving direction and impetus to the Kingdom-preaching work throughout the earth. — Matt. 24:14, 45-47.Geoffrey W. Jackson and Anthony Morris III—would be added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ... In April 2003, he and Jenny 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. ...As for the GB's official allowance.It means nothing when you have all the. resources of the Corporation at your disposal. My understanding is that the governing body hold equal shares in the. privately held Watchtower corporations. Considering they each receive $14. per month in compensation and are in their 70's, 80's and 90's, I challenge. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses, [1] based in the denomination's Warwick, New York, headquarters. The body formulates doctrines, oversees the production of written material for publications and conventions, and administers the denomination's worldwide operations. The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?Doctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations. that makes $500,000 a year, bare minimum, just from donations. there aren't other benefactors, it's just them. keep in mind that that amount in donations pales in comparison to the giant monolith of money that is real estate. they do not purchase land, the congregations foot the bill. they do not pay construction costs, they do not pay ... A New Member of the Governing Body. ON Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018, the United States and Canada Bethel families enjoyed hearing a special announcement: Brother Kenneth Cook, Jr., had been added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Brother Cook was born and raised in south-central Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Jan 6, 2023 · A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2 The Governing Body members who lead the Service Committee are Samuel Herd, Gerrit Lösch, Anthony Morris, and Mark Sanderson. Gary Breaux. Service Department & Translation Department Overseer, Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Vice-President & Former Watchtower New York Vice-President & Secretary/Treasurer.Nearly three years later, he was asked to serve as a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Governing Body. He served in the role for more than 17 years, starting in 2005 and continuing until his ...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 ...I, JESUS, sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David and the bright morning star.”’… ‘The one who bears witness of these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.”’ ‘Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.’' Revelation 22:12-16, 20 The Governing Body members who lead the Service Committee are Samuel Herd, Gerrit Lösch, Anthony Morris, and Mark Sanderson. Gary Breaux. Service Department & Translation Department Overseer, Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Vice-President & Former Watchtower New York Vice-President & Secretary/Treasurer.Leo Greenlees. 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.
Now, this is a vague parable at best, but JWs cling to this interpretation fervently: In Christ’s figurative household, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society claims to be that “slave” who provides spiritual “food” to the “domestics” who are members of the anointed class specifically, but can be extended to include the .... They can
Oct 28, 2022 · Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York. Jehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ... A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2Morris married his wife Susan in December 1971 and they have two children, Jesse and Paul. Jesse Morris is a member of the U.S. Branch Committee of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Soon after his father was expelled from the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesse appeared on JW Broadcasting as part of the 153rd Gilead Graduation.The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses have lost their faith and love in God and are now legally establishing their Watchtower assets. Their faith and love is now in the almighty dollar. Note: Section entitled “Jehovah’s Witnesses in Poland” was added November 12, 2015.Jehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ... 13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city. Raymond Franz was a member of the Governing Body in the 1970's, before leaving and writing the book Crisis of Conscience. I was in email correspondence with Franz regarding jwfacts.com in 2005 when Geoffrey Jackson was made a member of the Governing Body. This prompted me to ask about the motives of Governing Body members and was fortunate to ...2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic.Guy H. Pierce, Member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Dies. NEW YORK—Guy H. Pierce, a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses at their world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, died on Tuesday, March 18. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Pierce served on various committees that supervise activities related to the ...Dec 17, 2021 · 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic. .