Jehovah's Witnesses: What are some specific things you do for fun and recreation?

Question

I know we don't celebrate holidays and birthdays
But you do have fun, don't you? Or are you a
joyless partypooper like the YAers say?

We have a picnic planned this Saturday. I like playing
cards (no gambling) and dominoes, softball, volleyball,
walking and hiking, I'm teaching children the lost "art"
of playing jacks. I love cooking and eating (well I like
cooking and love eating) I love music and dancing, "singing"
friends love my little skits (I have a Beyonce;/Etta James
routine that people literally roll out of their chairs laughing at)

Answer 1

i like listening to music, playing sports, games, reading, EATING, drawing, piano, and making new friends, and lots more!

Answer 2

Happy happy joy joy. Very specifically Jehovah's Witnesses believe hope and pray that their God of love will use Jesus to slaughter 7.5 billion men women and babies. In fact anyone who is not a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and who does not worship there watchtower Society pseudo-religion. In fact many Jehovah's Witnesses including members of my own family have been heard to say I want to live in that house when all the wicked people are destroyed. All these people will be destroyed because they did not bow down and do worship to the Jehovah's Witness leadership governing booby.

Answer 3

I love to travel and do photography while I'm out and around. I almost always have a camera with me, even in service.



I collect old books - those printed before 1900, so I check out the second hand shops for those. Recently I found my second copy of the Harp of God at a book sale.



I oil paint on occasion, and do some hiking in national parks. I love scenery for photography and the thrill at being surrounded by nature.



I love going to botanical gardens and formal gardens.



I track down and tour old historical homes and historical sites. I'm into all kinds of museums and love antiques roadshow. Even our "spiritual History" is fascinating. I was given some old KM's from the early 1940's and found out by reading them more about the phonograph records and why they were discontinued. Hint - war effort and supplies of plastic.



I enjoy baking and sharing what I bake with others.



I also collect postcards from around the world.



And Vot, Peterhof is out of this world. I have some great photos from there, one I used as my "wallpaper" for some time - sculptured flower beds. And the fountains are beautiful. Glistening gold everywhere. I loved the canal to the Bay of Finland. Walked out to the Bay.

Answer 4

Wow, awesome! Yeah I pretty much like doing anything. Last Sunday after the meeting (ours is at 3pm) the congregation went out to a seafood buffet at a local pub. It was outside by the pool and absolutely lovely. We all had a really nice time and hopefully we'll make it into a tradition for the first Sunday of each month.



I have 2 little boys and we like to catch up with other families during the week so they can have little play dates. We'll go to a park or Macca's (they love the indoor playground because its so hot where we live), or one or other of our houses.



After witnessing the group will usually get together, on a Saturday we go and get lunch at Macca's or during the week we'll go back for a coffee at someone's house.



Whenever the fun fair comes to town we'll always go and if there are fireworks we'll stay and watch them. We had the Moscow Circus come through a few weeks ago and we went to that - I took my 3 year old twice, he loved it so much. My 7 month old learned to clap there its so cute!



My husband likes to play sport so he and the other brothers who are able to and want to will go and have a game of cricket or basketball or something. He likes to watch sport on TV if he gets the chance every now and then. Not that he's usually allowed to with a 3 year old who thinks he owns the dvd player!



We like to watch movies, bowling, swimming, going for walks down the beach, my husband is into photography. I'd like to learn how to sew but don't like my chances... in high school my teacher gave up trying to teach me and ended up giving me one she'd prepared earlier!!



All in all and from reading other answers I don't think you need to smoke, drink and generally be out there to have fun. We still have parties where everyone has a great time and we still give out presents to our family and friends but from the heart, not just because a certain date has rolled around.



xxx to you all

Answer 5

I like playing cards with the friends. No gambling of course. We have congregation picnics sometimes. My husband & I went to Six Flags this year. We usually go to some amusement park each year. We're up north camping right now.Even out in service with the friends, we joke around. We have a good time, make it fun & visit with each other & other car groups on breaks.

Answer 6

A lot of our friends are out camping this weekend. I am pretty dull in my habits myself. I used to play the classical guitar until I got married. Then I had to quit because my new wife and guitar could not get along. I taught myself some music theory and composed some music with the keyboard. Horticulture has been a life long interest and I still dabble in gardening activities and reading. I am not great at math, but I like it, and I have been working on a way to represent 3 dimensions on the 2 dimensional paper without depending on vanishing points. To me that is fun. It wouldn't be fun to anybody else, but I'm strange, for sure. To me it is fun to learn something , to make some sort of progress, and have something to show for my time.



My wife and I do some normal things like go to a movie, the zoo, and things like that. There is a really nice Japanese garden in Ft. Worth. When we took our daughter there when she was small we used to talk about how the garden of Eden must have been like that.

Answer 7

I love going to theatres, especially when my son is acting! I love watching old movies, even some new ones too! I love listening to music, talking about anything and everything for hours on end! I love a nice glass of wine and watching a sunset (even better if at the same time!), I love listening to children laugh!

I love playing in the ocean, beach volleyball, singing (well its debateable that I can call my voice singing!!), I love cooking a feast for friends and watching them enjoy!



I love people watching, good coffee, and walks on a crisp winter morning, I love comedy- the more childish the better!



I like going to see animals and learning about creation, I love dancing and crying at a sad movie!

I like curling up on my sofa under a duvet, with a good bar of choc, a great film on and the sound of the pouring rain on my window!



I just love life, and I want to give thanks to Jehovah, because if we can have this much fun now, the new system will blow our minds!



If I could ask for one thing to make my life more fun now, it would be to develop some closer friendships with some sisters of my own age, I need girly chats every now and then! I am 31 and only been a witness for a few years - my hubby of nearly 11 years is not a witness and I see so many witnesses who are friends with other witness couples - but I dont have that!



By the way - I seriously wish Kerika lived nearer, she sounds loads of fun!!

Answer 8

Watching movies (drama, classics, adventure, etc...)

trying new restaurants, snorkeling, white-water rafting, cooking, baking, eating, dance dance revolution, singing, karaoke, video games (PS3 & Wii), Computer games (The Sims, spider solitaire, sorority wars, farmville, Sim City), fishing, dog walking, camping, hiking, swimming, visiting museums and aquariums, jazz venues, relaxing at a coffee shop, traveling to new places and old favorites, conversation, telling jokes, photography, driving around (i like being a passenger better), road trips, fruit picking (there is a nice strawberry farm by my house, also many other places in the area to pick apples, peaches, nuts, and more)

Kickball, volleyball, bowling, and learning about others and trying out their hobbies.



much more, and trying anything new within the realms of sanity and good morality.



flower: Thanks, you sound fun yourself!



Lifelong Student: I would LOVE to see that routine soon. :-) The Etta James/Beyonce conflict was very funny.

Answer 9

Let's see....



We enjoy having meals and get-togethers at our homes and the homes of others to enjoy association with one another. Typically we'll play badminton, volleyball, or other games.



We occasionally go on vacations together.



We may go to the movies, go to an amusement park, or go bowling.



Contrary to what a lot of ignorant people think, we do have a good deal of fun.

Answer 10

Camping. I own 2 guitars, a keyboard, 2 harmonicas, not that I am good at them but I love to practice and try writing music.



I want to make a fun band. Some friends of mine had a music studio in their home in Michigan with like 2 sets of drums, 5 guitars, mikes and amps, it was great. I would love to do something like that SOON. If I get a little more cash flow. Just for fun.



I love WATCHING sports more these days than playing. If I exercised more and didn't break blood vessels in my hands so much, I would be back playing baseball. And I got a finger jammed playing volleyball about 25 years ago. Sports to PLAY aren't my thing,



BUT I love swimming and diving that seems to be fairly safe for me.



I love parties, and cooking. CONCERTS! I LOVE music and live theater.



If I can't do something well I love to "comedy" it up. I am so used to being laughed AT, that I have gotten quite adept at it and even good at it,



because IT DONT MATTER TO ME MUCH IF PEOPLE LAUGH AT MY MUSIC.... *SOBS* hehe hehe



And dancing.. Ok I could do a dance off with Vot on that there electric slide, because I learned from the BEST how to do that.





Ric Silver? NO

Lee Bailey? NO'



DENISE AUSTIN in her kicking with country work out video...



Yeah... I have all kinds of fun at home.



I could take Vot I think in a dance off, since WHILE I am sliding and gliding I can also play along with my guitar..



YEAH!



Uhm...I have pets. Down to 5 cats now. From 10 in June when my cat decided to become super mom.. The original Octomom (all natural, no little kitty fertility drugs, no vets, you know, the real cat way)



Bike riding I should get back to that. My plan was to enter one race next year. I am starting to work along with... "The Biggest Loser"



yep I borrowed a treadmill from my favorite friend, got my best Biggest Loser scale I bought from the thrift store.



Any parties, games, cards, dominos, people... Love them.



Surprise parties for my kid and gifts for her! :)



Walking.. Just whatever the friends call and want to do I am usually up for.



oh I would be so UP for star watching I did that a lot in the past with friends, as well as "crabbing" and clamming"



:) Love fishing and stuff. Anything anyone is up for.



Going to the festivals downtown, adult child girl slumber parties, the beach, camping, and a concerts are all things I have done for fun in the last month. Also, got a telescope, played with my music, wrote, star gazed. WITHIN the last month. (I have been busy)

Answer 11

I don't get out much. I occasionally go out for dinner after the meetings if my wife is still comfortable at home. I am pretty much a "stick in the mud" and would rather stay home.



When my wife was more mobile, we would be going out to do star watching with some of brothers, playing music and dancing. She has an excellent voice, and it was a pleasure to hear her sing some of the old folk songs.



So, we are waiting for the new order when our aches and pains, and weaknesses will be gone, and we will dance the night away!

Answer 12

Now i'm not so social but when my husband was still alive we were up for anything.



We both love music and he played the Guitar and i would sing. We use to also love to travel a lot, do Karaoke, go out to restaurants, go to the Movies, go for long drives, catch up with friends, go to the beach, swimming etc.. After the meeting night we would always go for a coffee in the City somewhere and just chat for hours.



I love listening to music, dancing, playing with my animals etc...

Answer 13

I like to go bowling with brothers, skating, and yes I love the picnics. At picnics we usually play baseball. I love it that a older lady in the congregation has taught my teenager cake decorating and plastic canvas. I would love for someone to teach me to knit. We have a lot of good times with our brothers and sisters in the congregation.

Answer 14

I am cooking a meal for some friend who I would like to know better. We might play a game or just chat listen to music what ever the mood leads

Answer 15

Bowling, play cards, have picnics, watch and go to the movies, go out to eat, jazz shows, sight seeing and cruises.

Answer 16

My husband and I keep salt water fish, koi fish, enjoy video games and movies, we are learning multiple languages. I bought a violin so I could learn it for fun I love baking ,traveling,the beach,reading and writing

Answer 17

I cook, Love watching movies, Playing sports. just had a Congregation picnic which was great. Playing video games (hey just cause Im a girl doesn't mean I don't like PS3 OR Xbox lol) I like to paint when I have free time, and reading.

Answer 18

I just LOVE having fun. Laughter and the company of good friends.

I really enjoy our get together. But these need good planning and keeping in line with Christian principles. These occasions need to be controlled and it is a good idea to have an elder or two to keep us company - they also enjoy themselves.

Answer 19

I like to play clarinet, my wife loves to knit, last Saturday we were in an open air theatre with 150+ acors, we like karaoke-partys, and a lot more such as reading or going to the cinema.

Answer 20

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Answer 21

There are actually lots of things: I love all kinds of music, (except crazy stuff of course), love lots of different movies-love Netflix!

Sometimes addicted to watching American Sign Language videos on YouTube, also other sign languages and other interesting things there. Love languages in general besides ASL(which is a huge passion for me-my niche), Spanish, and Japanese, I like French, and Chinese. Languages are fascinating and I enjoy learning about other cultures and countries too.



Love to travel when I can visiting friends in other states, have too many places to visit!

Having been in the first sign language congregation in my state where I live, I've gotten to go to assemblies and conventions in another state(though even in English we go to another state) and meet lots of people from many states and Canada and found some awesome friends there. We keep in touch thru email/texting/phone calls and visits when I can(which hsnt been lately sadly!). So I love that and wish I could travel more not just for fun but to go in service and the meetings and meet new friends and enjoy serving Jehovah together-all of that together is truly a joy and fun at the same time!



I've gone hiking(I for sure want to try doing that more), I like going for walks with my iPod with 7,000 songs almost (I know, it seems like a lot, but my tastes are so varied and its one of my passions)



Enjoy eating out, especially ethnic cuisine, like Japanese, *real* Chinese, Middle Eastern(Arabic/Lebanese), Indian(prefer South Indian), etc.. Love introducing people to new foods and my favorite restaurants!



Can get quite addicted to Japanese Drama's(live tv shows, not anime)-a lot of them are much cleaner than American shows and fun!



Of course I'm always texting/emailing/talking on my SK LX and talking with my Deaf/Hard of Hearing friends thru webcam to their VP(video phone)or webcam.

Addicted to googling finding out random facts and information..I consider it fun...



Enjoy hangin out with my friends when I can, everyones so busy...



I'm sure I'm leaving some things out.. Oh! Pictures! I love taking pictures and looking at pictures-of people, places, etc..



So, when I get super busy in full time preaching work, door to door, street work, return visits, bible studies, then of course I have much less time for my hobbies/interests, but I don't mind, because I do enjoy all the activities involved with serving Jehovah fully and do have fun pretty often doing it. If you saw us you'd often see us with big smiles, laughing-we have some characters in our congregation ; )



Also, like a talk brought out from the recent district convention in ASL-I look forward when I can flly explore all of my hobbies, interests and find more when Jehovah brings about paradise on earth-when we'll have forever to learn everything and when we can travel all over the world with no limitations, we WILL, but NOW, must focus on what? Jehovah and his kingdom. Jehovah will give us what we need AND *want*, so we must be patient and make sure we don't get sidetracked with our hobbies and interests.



Sorry for such a looong winded answer!



*Smile*



P.S. We had a picnic recently with our congregation, seems most do this at last once a year and also we had a talent show! Was pretty fun! We had diferent kinds of music played on guitar, sung, karaoke'd, piano, and keyboard. Also a couple comedians, and I did song 204 in ASL! Was pretty fun!

Answer 22

I fish. I enjoy reading and riding a bike.







I used to enjoy roller skating but the landings are getting more painful these days..



Oh, almost forgot, EATING!!!!

Answer 23

My husband and I love traveling when we have the time and money. A sister always has karaoke parties that we go to, we always have fun at those. It's nice to see everyone having a good time. Carry a tune, don't carry a tune, we don't care.

Answer 24

Dancing!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgjSl0pBY30&feature=channel_page



Also reading, listening to music, writing, and travelling places.



We're having a farewell picnic for a brother this Saturday too! Depending on weather conditions it'll either be at Bethel or at the beach by the Gulf of Finland (praying for lots of sunshine!!!)



We get to do a lot of fun stuff with the friends in the congregation too ^_^



In June we went for a boat ride on River Neva one Saturday afternoon.



One Friday in July we spent the whole night in the city, watching the bridges open on River Neva open at 1:30 am (view of bridges opening on another occasion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRicNuL2cE8&feature=channel_page ) and then caught a movie (Ice Age 3) at 2:00am, grabbed a meal at McDees at 4:00am and walked around (pinching anyone who yawned lol) until 5:30am when the subway opened. Then at 10:00am Vot had to be ready for service with a sister in her hostel, and then at 2:00pm some others joined us for lunch in Vot's room and then we went to see the Catherine Palace parks and museum.





The next day we had Br. Splane of the GB visiting at Bethel and after his talk we had a picnic on Bethel grounds. Some of the others went to the beach. (Vot stayed where the food was lol)



In August we've gone swimming at the Gulf of Finland and touring Peterhof.



Getting Wet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQeXk-hwy7k&feature=channel



Andrei's Fountain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBtt6dKOrZI&eurl=http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit&feature=player_embedded



Exercise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_FBwr1MsTU&feature=channel (Please don't ask why we were doing this lol)



This summer has been a blast!!!



Oh- and to explain the videos (many more where those came from)- did Vot mention she's "Sr. Mamarazzi" too? xD

Answer 25

I really don't get out much but I LOVE to do karaoke!

Answer 26

party!



EDIT: we went on a ranch, we have concerts, mall limes, trips to the next islands. countless of things. i love listening to music. writing, poetry. simply put we have fun.

Answer 27

bowling hiking camping bonfires and chilling

Answer 28

Last night I was able to witness to my step mom who is a Mormon and that was in a way recreation.

Answer 29

I play chess, and listen to music.

Answer 30

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Answer 31

baking and watching comedy movies.

Answer 32

I used to be a jehovas witness and stoped because i just did but it was still fun we went to baseball games and we played different kind of sports and went to appropriate movies

Answer 33

Stopping the conversation or changing the issue when they have no arguments, thus later they can laugh a lot on the "clowns" who were dumb enough to try a reasonable conversation with them.

Answer 34

METHODIST...I love swimming and reading and going out to eat.

Answer 35

their funny lol

Answer 36

knock-door-run (thunder and lightning)







Cards!!!!! thats PAAAAAAGAN!!!!