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andrewiii
  10/11/2004 16:05 EST

Hi,
I would like to have the address and phone number of an english speaking congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses near Panama City or anywhere else in the country. My wife and I are investigating retiring in Panama.

Gomymom
  10/28/2004 23:17 EST

I am also looking. I talked to a brother in Costa Rica today he said there were 3 congregations but I still have to find the location. We are going to San Jose Costa Rica for 3 weeks in Nov. I will try to find out more info on Panama.
Sharon

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andrewiii
  1/1/2005 14:20 EST

message to cjessup; send me an email at [email protected]. I have received some info and would gladly share it with you if you are looking for acongregation.

andrewiii
  1/2/2005 19:45 EST

email is [email protected]

jordi801
  12/27/2008 21:36 EST

Me and my family are also looking for an english speaking congr. in Panama can you please give me information as far as the phone number for one?

JWCostaRica
  9/19/2010 00:12 EST

Hi,
We are a family living here in Costa Rica. We're heading down to CR next week so we will spy it out for you so you can get some info a little sooner.
If you need any travel arrangements in CR please check us out at www.costarica-jw.com

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jeffandrobyn84
  7/31/2011 06:34 EST

Hi we are an Australian family preparing a visit to costa rica and would like to know the address of the local kingdom hall regards jeff and robyn

802mark
  7/31/2011 11:21 EST

http://www.costarica-jw.com/catalog1.0.html1.0.html There yee shall find the knowledge yee seek.

also try posting this question in the costa rica forum, someone there might be a J.W. and could help you. have a good one.

jbmontana
  11/8/2011 17:19 EST

We are also seeking info about English congregations in Costa Rica and Panama. Could you share with us what you found? We are two elders and wives wanting to do some "need greater" work.
Thanks, Jer

meanderingmiss
  11/8/2011 19:28 EST

Costa Rica and Panama, although very close in proximity, are very very distinct in culture and in turn, "needs". There are pros and cons to each.

If you're looking to determine if you are going to serve in either country, it would be best to look at what you are trying to accomplish, your resources financially, and what you are willing to sacrifice.

My in-laws faced this decision and my husband analyzed things for them before they made their decision to move to Panama. If you are comparing the two, please feel free to pm me and we can help you with your decision.

Hope this helps.

robinskelton
  11/9/2011 09:29 EST

In Coronado there is a Coronado Bible Church - Pastor Tim Keim. You can reach him at [email protected]

Also there is an Enlish Grade school that is a non profit Christian school in Santa Clara. They do a lot of work with local and children in the mountains. You can get ahold of them at 507-6141-8207. School Director is MC. She is a wonderful person and is doing lots of good here in Panama.

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organicstore
  11/13/2011 12:11 EST

This is the info I have been given. If you receive more, please keep me informed as we are moving there as need greaters in May. Thanks!
P= Pacific side of mountains
C=Caribbean side

Have a cong
Volcan-P
Boquette-P
Changuinola – C

Trying to form a cong
David -P
Puerto Armuelles –P
Almirante – C

Dnnymitc
  11/15/2011 01:21 EST

I Would be most interested in your information about panama and costa rica.

organicstore
  11/15/2011 14:01 EST

It would be quicker to tell you the info on the phone. If you PM me your email address or phone, I'll contact you.

Dnnymitc
  11/15/2011 15:58 EST

Thank you...my email address is [email protected]

salg22
  11/24/2011 08:50 EST

Howdy! Just read you online note today. My wife & I are serving with the growing group in David. This is our 2nd trip, and we are here for 4 months. If you feel I can be of any help, email me at
[email protected]

We will reply asap. -Sal

dizzylizzy
  11/24/2011 14:45 EST

And thou goest to these gatherings? Oh hail.

Jimboi
  1/30/2012 16:54 EST

Hello, I may be on the wrong page, but as I am here I may as well go forward. My wife and I are looking to relocate to Costa Rica as need greaters. I thought that this was for that country but see that it is for Panama. Well as we are still looking could you possibly help me get some info on English congregations on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica or even Panama as we really hadn't really considered that country.

thompson626
  1/31/2012 18:44 EST

Lots of Jehova's Witnesses in Panama, and in Boquete. Come to the Tuesday morning meetings and they have a table setup at the market. I talked with a gentleman this morning about what they do....... Forget Costa Rica.......come to Boquete. It's really close to Costa Rica........e-mail me for more info at [email protected]

joannecs8
  2/17/2012 21:58 EST

We are a couple that have been in the truth over 50 years. We want very much to pioneer one year in Panama in a english congregation that is small and is warm and loving. We love are brother's and sister's and want to help and have much joy being with them.

802mark
  2/17/2012 23:10 EST

GOD BLESS AND GOOD FOR YOU JUST DON'T SHOW UP AT MY HOUSE, my cat doesn't believe in it at all and he is one mean SOB. if you could help him see the light I would be very happy, the TSA tried in dallas but he bit one of them and the rest ran out of the room, so did I, because he scares the living shi@ out of me too, even thou I found him in the third story off my fathers home where his mother left him to die.. I think now that maybe I should have left him there to die, but I saved him to only now sit back and watch him spread his evil ways over the world..

good lord what have I done, I got him a bike a white shirt with the name tag and now he rides all over the place telling people about god and god only loves so many.... god for give me for what I HAVE DONE....


Hello and welcome... I hope you and your wife of over 50 years of what you believe will be happy here.. if you have any questions about PANAMA be sure to ask them here.. I myself believe that MY GOD could care less if I do this or that to be allowed into his kingdom. you on the other hand believe something else which is great.. we allow all types here.. I hope and wish you two all the best here during your year long stay. and much joy to you both..

again welcome and I hope you find many people of your like kind.

meanderingmiss
  2/18/2012 12:49 EST

If you are looking for information on congregations, it first would be good to remember that Panama is a country, Given the configuration and structure of a witness congregation, you need to specify what area of the country you want to live in for a year.

If you would like to visit my blog and send me an email through there, I can put you in contact with several key individuals to help you in your search. We own a restaurant in La Chorrera and know the community well, from "witnesses" to evil overlord cats who ride bicycles.

joannecs8
  2/21/2012 19:14 EST

My husband an I want to go also. We are open about Costa Rica or Panama. Please let me know what you come up with. We will be poineering their and need some dirction. Thank you the Springer's [email protected]

CostaRicaJW
  3/27/2012 13:34 EST

Hi,
My family has been serving in CR for 6 years and have helped lots of brothers with info and travel arrangements. Feel free to email or visit www.costarica-jw.com

CostaRicaJW
  3/27/2012 13:36 EST

Hi,
My family and i have been serving in CR for 6 years.
We have helped hundreds of brothers make the move too. Email or visit www.costarica-jw.com

tharin4prez
  3/29/2012 12:22 EST

Thhere's an English JW church in La Chorrera. Once they found out I was the only white expat in my neighborhood, they came to knock often

daamonturne
  9/12/2013 07:26 EST

So... did you ever make the move? If you landed in Boquete I'll see you in January 2014

Bob

Belize2000
  12/24/2013 01:33 EST

hi my names David is there an english-speaking congration in Boqutete? and do you know where all the others are in Panama?
Thank You
David and Kristy

panamachick
  12/25/2013 00:42 EST

there is English congregation in chame

panamajames
  12/25/2013 02:20 EST

I know where they are in Boquete. We go and knock on their doors and hand out literature to them as often as we are able...........

volcan357
  12/25/2013 15:11 EST

They have an English-speaking congregation in Volcan but they don't believe in Christmas which is my favorite time of the year.

Belize2000
  12/25/2013 20:56 EST

Chame humm not on my list, I'll look at Chame.
Thank You my Friend, I got a great contact JW.org info for all country's there is actually 16 total in Panama (not including Chame) 2 more than in Costa Rico pretty cool

llseldon
  12/26/2013 08:27 EST

Chame is just before where the Pan Am hwy dips close to the beaches from Punta Chame to Playa Blanca, there were a few ExPats in the Chame area but I lost contact with them. Chame is about a one hour drive west of Panama City.

Belize2000
  1/6/2014 16:50 EST

It is very easy just go to www.jw.org bottom of page under contact us click on Attend Our Meetings then click on find a location now select location (as in panama), language (as in English), then search, then expand all for addresses phone numbers and times (print), then check select all then print for a great map of locations and addresses enjoy.

jgeuss
  4/14/2014 11:18 EST

My wife and I are Jehovah's Witnesses in our early '50s with many decades of theocratic experience and are responded to the call in Watchtower to move where the need is greater. In Jan 2014 we moved to Costa Rica, due to health reasons. We currently live in Quebradas, Morazán, near San Isidro de El General. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.

margaretparis
  11/21/2014 17:55 EST

have you found the kingdom halls?

margaretparis
  11/21/2014 17:56 EST

anxious to hear if you find a kingdom hall. how about el valle de anton ?

mariapanama
  11/22/2014 12:50 EST

There are Jehovah Witnesses in Bocas del Toro. Very nice people.

pollokeeper
  11/22/2014 15:32 EST

The Panamanians that I have met who are JW's are incredibly nice and honest people. They actually have real moral values. They are all around good people which we need more of in Panama. I suggest that you move to Panama. We need you here. Panama has become a cesspool of imorality overall because of the failure of the Catholic church.

margaretparis
  11/22/2014 15:55 EST

Where are you located ?

JonCates
  11/22/2014 18:34 EST

Omg. What next mormans??

pollokeeper
  11/22/2014 19:47 EST

Mormons make good neighbors also. Sure beats those Santara Yoruba cult members that have infiltrated the Catholic church. I have met several of those types so far.

GlamBabe
  11/22/2014 20:54 EST

Why judge by what religion or race someone is? Isn't that part of why we all wanted/or want to move overseas, so we could be surrounded by different people from different walks of life and experiences? I judge people by their words and actions, not the labels we seem to need to differentiate people.

pollokeeper
  11/22/2014 22:59 EST

We could do without Moslems and Santera Yoruba believers here in Panama. Oh, and those darn voodoo and hoodoo practicioners. I wouldn't mind if they left also. But, since I have no control over anything I will just try and get along best I can. I think the JW's are pretty nice folks though. We could stand a lot more of them.

panamajames
  11/22/2014 23:25 EST

Then why when the neighbors see a group of them coming down the road, does everyone go out and lock up their gates, alert their neighbors, disappear off the streets. and let their dogs out. I always wondered about that.

pollokeeper
  11/24/2014 08:02 EST

You just don't realice how many lonely elderly people let the JW's in so they can talk about the condition of the world. JW's are safe and nice to talk to. Dress nice and are very respectful too.

splainin
  11/25/2014 13:38 EST

You don't have true freedom of religion if you ban Santeria and voodoo.

pollokeeper
  11/25/2014 13:45 EST

Who here was talking about banning Santeria Yoruba? Or, hoodoo or voodoo? Actually, Santeria Yoruba exists here in a big way and no one even talks about it. These cult members go to the Catholic church and then practise this religión at home. Usually in secret because it is not mainstream or accepted here. I don't condon these practises but they exist here in a big way and people should know that they exist. That is all. I don't consider someone who practises Santeria a good neighbor myself, but it is what it is. Noriega was a Santera for example. Many criminals use this faith system because they believe that the old African Gods will protect them.

splainin
  11/25/2014 13:52 EST

All religions are based on beliefs.

JonCates
  11/25/2014 17:36 EST

Duh. Church of bill m aher

volcan357
  11/25/2014 18:37 EST

People believe what they want to believe. As long as it is harmless and they advocate positive values it is okay. I think the worst religion is Islam because it causes so many problems in the world. All religion is based on faith rather than science. So if you have faith you can be a believer. The most important thing is that each individual thinks for himself and makes his own decision. Don't be a follower. My favorite book is "The True Believer" by Eric Hoffer. It was published in 1950 and was one of President Eisenhower's most recommended books. If you want to understand what ISIS is all about then read this book. What was written back then applies to what is happening today.

pollokeeper
  11/25/2014 18:54 EST

Muslem people individually are some of the nicest folks you can meet. The religión as a whole is another story. They want to come to Panama, have large family's, and then someday, when they are the majority, institute sharia law. Once they are the majority then its a different story all together. All other faiths play second fiddle once Islam is in place. It won't be long and France will be an Islamic nation for example. All done without firing a shot. Luckily I will be dead before this problem visits Panama.

JonCates
  11/25/2014 21:29 EST

Amen f off

panamajames
  11/25/2014 23:37 EST

I suppose we'll have to deputize a bunch of Catholics, round up a posse, and take care of this situation before it gets out of hand.....as John Wayne would say.

pollokeeper
  11/26/2014 09:47 EST

I have had it. I am rounding up a posse of JW's and sending them to your house to talk about the state of the world. That'll teach you.

panamajames
  11/27/2014 12:02 EST

Tell them to leave their magazines at home, as I have them all........

shellydiva1
  4/10/2017 12:21 EST

Actually, I was interested in a Spanish or Sign Language congo in Panama. I would like to find a rental property to spend my winter in Panama and come back to the states in the summer. Do you have any helpful tips to share?

Oldcameraman
  4/10/2017 14:40 EST

jw.org gives all the info you need

Oldcameraman
  4/10/2017 14:40 EST

jw.org gives all the info you need

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