Jehovah’s Witnesses regional conventions kicks off in Lagos, Ogu

[Guest Nicole]

The 2016 Regional Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lagos and Ogun
States kick off in August and September at the Assembly Halls in Ota,
Daluwon, Lekki and Badagry respectively.

The series of convention in Ota Assembly Hall starts on August 26 and
ends on December 16, while the ones in Badagry and Daluwon start on
September 9 and end on December 16. The convention series in Lekki
Assembly ground starts on September 14 and ends on December 15, 2016.
A spokesman of the Witnesses, Mr. Martins Omotehinse said the theme of
the convention is: “Remain loyal to Jehovah”. He said that members of
the public are cordially invited to the spiritually uplifting event
which is free of charge.
The convention which holds on Fridays to Sundays, each week would
feature talks, short videos, symposia and Bible dramas. The first
drama which comes up on Friday is entitled: “Who is on Jehovah’s
side”. On that day, also by way of talks and short videos, delegates
would be shown how Jesus Christ set outstanding examples of loyalty to
Jehovah.
On Saturday by 10:45am there would be baptism of new members.
On Sunday, there would be a public Bible discourse entitled “When will
loyal love triumph over hatred”. The convention will feature a total
of 49 presentations with 35 video segments.
Also on Sunday, delegates would be treated to a gripping
feature-length film showing how King Hezekiah of ancient Judah trusted
in Jehovah as enemies besieged Jerusalem.
The series of conventions would be held throughout Nigeria in English,
Nigerian Pidgin, Igbo, Egun, Efik, American Sign Language (ASL),
Yoruba,  Isoko, Esan, Ijaw, Urhobo, Abua, Edo, French, Khana, Okpe,
Hausa and Khogana.

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