Jehovah Witness convention attracts thousands
A number of new publications and media were released.
SOUTH Coast residents were among the 6 236 English and 11 434 Zulu speaking delegates at the Jehovah Witnesses God’s Word Is Truth district convention held at King’s Park Stadium in Durban over the last two weekends.
The programme included discussions and interviews, which highlighted the value of not only knowing truth but also the importance of being firmly set in the truth and walking in truth in everyday life.
The public Bible discourse on Sunday What Is Truth?, based on John 18:38, examined why all people can trust God’s Word, the Bible.
A highlight of the convention were three Bible dramatisations over the three convention days. The Friday drama Show Yourself Attentive to the Wonderful Works of God used a modern-day rendition of the account of Job. It highlighted the importance of one’s reliance on God in the face of suffering.
The drama on Saturday – Be Faithful and Conquer Your Fears – underscored the value of standing firm for your principles. The final full costume dramatisation on Sunday demonstrated how Queen Ester put her life on the line for her people. The delegates were physically tired but spiritually renewed by the convention.
Saturday included a baptism of 79 English and 114 Zulu speaking delegates. Baptism is a special event for Christians, acting as a symbol of their dedicating themselves to do God’s will in their life. The baptism talk encouraged the baptismal candidates to continue walking in truth.
Included among the new publications are five new tracts How Do You View the Bible?, How Do You View the Future?, What is the Key to Happy Family Life?, Who Really Controls the World? and Will Suffering Ever End? which are designed for those interested in finding truthful answers from the Bible.
The book that was given to all who attended is entitled Imitate Their Faith and is designed to strengthen one’s faith by considering and ‘befriending’ 14 Bible characters.
A modern day adaptation of the prodigal son, containing many lessons, was also released on DVD. Another colourful publication for parents with children one to three years old was handed to each delegate.
