Jehovah’s Witnesses kick off weekend convention series

[Guest Nicole]

LOCAL Jehovah’s Witnesses last Friday began the first in a series of three-day regional conventions being held under the theme ‘Remain Loyal to Jehovah.

The conventions, which are being held at the Marlie Mount Educational Centre in Old Harbour, St Catherine, will run until September 11 — covering a total of 10 weekends.

As with last weekend’s convention, which saw a turnout of approximately 1,600 witnesses, upcoming conventions have a set format that includes 49 presentations, each exploring the theme ‘loyalty.’

Additionally, the Witnesses have prepared 35 video segments specifically for the programme, plus two short films that will be shown on the Saturday and Sunday of each weekend. Each day the morning and afternoon sessions will be introduced by music videos recorded for the convention.

A baptismal talk, entitled ‘Never Abandon Your Love For Jehovah’ will be held in the mornings followed by the baptism of the candidate.

“We strongly believe that loyalty is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Our convention this year features content that will help people develop stronger bonds with friends, family members and, above all, with God. We are confident that all who attend will enjoy this programme,” says David A Semonian, a spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses at their world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.

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