1. What the brothers of the faithful slave (Governing Body) had to say at the
October 6th 2012 (2013 Service Year General Meeting)
Brother Anthony Morris of the Governing Body began the program and acted as chairman throughout
the Annual Meeting program.
Brother Morris started by presenting 1Corinthians 14:26 "What is to be done, then, brothers? When YOU
come together, one has a psalm, another has a teaching, another has a revelation, another has a tongue, another
has an interpretation. Let all things take place for upbuilding."
This is the purpose of the Annual Meeting. To educate and upbuild the brotherhood. He then
recounted many historic dates. 1919 when several members of the Society were in prision.
October 2, 1982 was the first time the Corporation meeting was not held in U.S., instead it
was held in Canada that year. September 13, 1983 was the first time the annual meeting was
held in Britain. In 1984 was the Centennial Meeting. There was a special brochure presented
at that meeting. Brother Morris showed his copy of the brochure, full of notes and
observations. 2009 was the clarification on the "Generation".
After this portion, a video was shown that presented the work that has been completed around
the world with the money collected from the worldwide building fund. It also showed that
over the years the percentage of contribution from the local lands to construct their
congregations has been rising and rising, despite the economic hardships in many of these
developing countries. Here are several photos from the presentation. Many of them were in
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2. "before", and "after" presentations of the improvements made. There were also photos
showing the repairs made after natural disasters had occurred.
After Song 120 was sung, Brother Jeff Jackson began his talk entitled "How is spiritual food
prepared?" Here are some highlights. Rev. 1:1-2 shows the flow of information flow occurs from
Jehovah to Jesus to the Angel and eventually to John for distribution to followers here on earth. Two
principles are used when preparing spiritual food.
1. Daniel 12:4 “And as for you, O Daniel, make secret the words and seal up the book, until the time
of [the] end. Many will rove about, and the [true] knowledge will become abundant.” Thus the writing
department brothers are roving about in the scriptures looking for spiritual information to present.
2. 1Corinthians 4:6 Now, brothers, these things I have transferred so as to apply to myself and A·pol
′los for YOUR good, that in our case YOU may learn the [rule]: “Do not go beyond the things that are
written,” in order that YOU may not be puffed up individually in favor of the one against the other."
The things written do not go beyond what can be found in the scriptures.
Where do ideas for articles come from? Brother Jackson said that some of you have been in the
meeting room of the Governing Body. He said as you have noticed, "There is no hole in the ceiling."
Ideas do not drop from heaven into their meeting room. Ideas come from suggestions from Branch,
District, Circuit overseers. Reports from around the world show trends that may lead to an article.
Those reports show what problems and challenges our brothers are facing and articles are written to
address them. Some articles come from publishers who have questions that have arisen during their
personal study programs.
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3. Next Brother Garrit Losch gave the talk "Which channel is Jehovah using." He discussed Matthew
25:45-47 dealing with the Faithful and Discreet Slave. He asked, who really is this slave? There have
been differing views inside and outside our organization like, each faithful Christian, each anointed
member, the great crowd were included. These are all not correct.
His establishment of the new and up to date understanding was presented very rapidly so I couldn't
get really detailed notes but here is the end result. Every member of the anointed are not part of
the Faithful and Discreet Slave.
He stated that the "Belongings" that the Slave has the oversight for are "All kingdom facilities on
earth, the preaching work, and the members of the great crowd." He said there was not a worldwide
network that would allow each anointed member to be involved in providing food at the proper time.
So who is the F&D Slave, he said.....Stay tuned into the next couple of talks.
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4. Next Brother Guy Pierce gave the talk "Tell us when will these things be?" He discussed the fact that
Dan. 12:4 says that information would be "sealed up." The light would get brighter and brighter. In
1914 Jesus became King but did not become a Judge at that time. He has not been judging the
sheep and goats since 1914. The judgement time if referring to the time of the great tribulation.
He asked, then "When did the F&D Slave come into existence. Matthew 24:29 "Immediately after the
tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars
will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken."
The context of this is in the last days. The F&D Slave came into existence after the start of his
presence in 1914, NOT 33 C.E.. In 1919 the F&D Slave was appointed to feed the domestics food at
the proper time. The second appointment is when all things are turned over to the Slave.
Matthew 24:30 "And then the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of
the earth will beat themselves in lamentation, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds
of heaven with power and great glory."
Matthew 24:42 and 44 all relate to Jesus coming when he ends this system of things. Verse 46
"Happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so." That's when all belongings are
turned over. So Brother Pierce said the F&D Slave came into existence in 1919 not 33 C.E. and the
second appointment of all belongings in verse 47 happens at Armageddon when Jehovah through
Christ destroys this system of things.
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5. Next Brother Samuel Herd gave the talk relating to the feeding work in application of the scripture at
Matthew 14:14-21. The followers of Jesus said it is late, send them away so they can buy food.
Jesus said "YOU, GIVE THEM" food. And the miracle followed. The flow was from Jesus, to his
disciples, to the crowd. This was not a taste, it was a full meal. Then he stated this principle slowly
and with emphasis "Feeding Many Through The Hands Of a Few."
How would feeding continue? The 12 Apostles carried this on after Jesus death. Jesus had given
them training in preaching and ministerial training along with personal council as needed. He was
grooming them for the oversight they would have to implement. Jesus said "Feed my sheep."
From 33 C.E. onward the Apostles were first used then the "Older Men" with them made up the
Governing Body in Jerusalem. They were "Feeding" his sheep. Then after the 1st century, the
foretold apostasy happened. After the death of the restraining force (the Apostles) really took off. The
harvest season began in 1914 at the end of the growing season for the wheat and weeds. How did
Jesus use the principle "Feeding the many through the hands of a few?" He restated that pattern
"Feeding many through the hands of a few." He said, stand by and listen to the next talk.....(The
suspense is killing me!)
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6. Brother Steven Lett's talk title was "Who really is the Faithful and Discreet Slave." He said previously
we thought it was the "Composite group of the anointed on earth at any one time." He said that
question was raised because there would be an "unknown" associated with the identity of that slave.
If the F&D Slave had existed since 33 C.E. there would be no "unknown" or question associated with
it's identity because miracles were performed back then and there was would be no question if the
F&D Slave had actually existed since 33 C.E. so they couldn't have existed back then.
In 1914 the harvest begins with many imitation Christians claiming to be legitimate. So the question is
valid and crucial. "Who is the F&D Slave?" Is it all anointed members on earth? NO.
Is it individual Governing Body members? No. Here is the new definition of who the F&D Slave is.
"A small group of anointed brothers during Christ presence who are DIRECTLY involved in
preparing and dispensing spiritual food."
The individual Governing Body members are not the F&D Slave, only when they are working as a
small body with others and are directly involved preparing and dispensing the information being sent
out the worldwide brotherhood. While we believe there may have been those of the anointed on earth
from 33 C.E. onward it wasn't until 1919 that the first selection of the F&D Slave began and after that
time there was a "clear channel" for spiritual feeding.
The next new point was relating to the Domestics. Simply put the Domestics are "All those who are
fed spiritually." This involves the Great Crowd. Even individual members of the Governing Body
when they are being spiritually fed are members of the Domestics.
When does Jesus appoint the F&D Slave over all his belongings. His belongings are not just earthly
things. It includes the Kingdom that was established in 1914. Jesus appoints the Slave over all his
belongings when he "Comes" to destroy this system at the time of the great tribulation.
Will the F&D Slave receive a greater reward in heaven? NO. Luke 22:28 relates to the covenant for
a kingdom, which extends to all the anointed.
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7. Brother David Splane gave the final talk entitled "What does all this really mean? He summarized the
previous talks. He stated that Matthew 24:45-47 happens during Christ's presence. Who is the F&D
Slave? "A small group of anointed brothers serving during Christ presence who are directly involved
in producing and dispensing spiritual food." They were appointed in 1919 to provide this food to the
Domestic, involving the great crowd.
When did the slave appear? Previously we thought 33 C.E. He stated "The Slave is not 1900 years
old." There is no first century application to that scripture, it is fulfilled during the time of the end.
He restated that the Apostles in the 1st century were not part of the F&D Slave. We believe there
were anointed on the earth since 33 C.E. but there was no "Clear Channel" for dispensing spiritual
food through the ages.
Then he asked again "Who really is the F&D Slave?" Our old idea was all the anointed on earth at
any one time. Now we understand that the Slave was appointed in 1919 after the cleansing of the
temple. During Charles Russel's time the F&D Slave was "taking shape" and "being formed."
He used the illustration of a Ministerial Servant that handles the work of an elder but is not yet
appointed. When he is appointed some may say "I already thought he was an elder." The same was
true of the development of the F&D Slave with a final appointment in 1919.
Who are the Domestics? They are not just the anointed. All those who are fed spiritually, anointed
and other sheep are all the Domestics. He said this really "dignifies" the other sheep in a way not
previously understood.
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8. When with the F&D Slave be appointed over all Christ's belongings? This happens at Christs arrival
to destroy this system at the start of the Great Tribulation.
Then Bro. Splane said "So what will change come Monday morning? Nothing!". We will carry on as
we are doing now. Jehovah is our source of spiritual food. We are just like cooks and waiters, using
his ingredients to put together tasty spiritual meals.
He next announced the year text for 2013 = Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be
courageous and strong. Do not suffer shock or be terrified, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever
you go.”
Attendance Stats: Last year 14,529...This Year:
4,948 Jersey City
3,025 Brooklyn
3,140 Patterson
3,459 Wallkill
942 Canada
__________________ Total:
15,514
Next year's annual meeting will be on October 5, 2013 and a new arrangement! The meeting will be
tied into selected assembly halls transmitted in English only. No direction as to who will be able
to attend.
Brother Morris during one of his parts made this statement about some new statistics. I think it can
relate to many areas of our life. He said "Well, you'll never hurt your eyes looking at the bright
side of things."
How are the articles produced? This is done at the world headquarters. The Governing Body is
very involved. They preview any information prior to printing. If editing is needed it is done at that
time. All the Govern Body members read the information before it is printed, some reading it 2-3
times. Even if a Govern Body member submits an article it still goes through the 70 step process that
every article goes through. 70 different checks and reviews are done for EVERY ARTICLE.
How are new truths revealed? Brother Jackson stated "First of all, the truths are already there." A
question comes up about an idea so research is done. The research goes back to the Governing
Body. Bro. Jackson said emphatically "This is not a rubber stamp process!" If all the GB members do
not agree on the matter it is put on hold and revisited at another time, sometimes a year or two goes
by.
Some treasured ideas have gone through this process, like the use of the cross, birthday and
Christmas celebrations. It was "Faith and Humility" that allowed these changes to take place as they
did with revisions in understanding on topics like the spiritual temple in 1972, or the Superior
Authorities in 1962. There were revisions on understanding of the Keys of the Kingdom in 1979, 2007
the calling to heaven, and the Dragnet in 2011. He said we are always moving ahead and that new
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9. adjustments were coming. Then he said "You will just have to listen to the next couple parts to
see what they are."
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