Jehovah’s Witnesses will in large numbers from today, 6 September, assemble at Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located along Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State.
Gatekeepers News reports that interested members of the public are also invited to the Witnesses’ 2024 Regional Convention, which is themed, “Declare the Good News !”
The convention which focuses on hope-inspiring good news amidst contemporary challenges faced by humans today, is held every weekend until Sunday, December 15.
Regional Spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnessess, Odeyemi Afolabi announced this through a statement released.
According to the statement; 2024 Ota Convention Series will be 15 conventions in all, at Ota Assembly Hall – seven in English Language, five in Yoruba, two in Pidgin and one in American Sign Language.
The spokesman explained that there would be conventions in more than 48 different locations across Nigeria, to be held almost every weekend; Fridays to Sundays till December.
The three-day programme consists of presentations that will include talks, audio dramas, interviews, and short videos. Highlights, according to the statement, include the baptism, on Saturday morning, of new members who have completed a Bible Study programme, and a Public Discourse on Sunday morning.
Odeyemi noted that much-anticipated program is designed to comfort and encourage the public.
He added, “One of the main look-forward-to is
an epic all-volunteer production portraying Jesus Christ’s Life and Teachings, entitled, Jesus Christ Series Episode 1.”
“The production, has an 18-episode comprehensive look at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, His personality and interactions with people.”
“It is released as a special feature of the 2024 “Declare the Good News!” conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, while subsequent episodes will be released at future conventions.”
Revealing there will be other attractions, the spokesman said, “Each day has a one-hour and 20-minute lunch break. Bible based talks, interviews and video presentations.”
Topics to be covered include: “What Will You Do “for the Sake of the Good News”, “Why We Don’t Fear Bad News”, “Hold Firmly to the Good News” —Why and How?
The programme will commence at 8:20 a.m. each day of the convention and at 3:50 p.m., except on Sunday, when it closes at 2:30 p.m.
Odeyemi noted, “Everyone is invited to attend as everyone needs good news from God’s word on how to cope with mounting challenges today. There is no admission fee and no collection will be taken.”
The spokesman further urged people not only in Nigeria to attend the event in any country where they are.
The statement added, “Jehovah’s Witnesses are found in over 240 lands and would be holding these conventions in halls and stadiums in these territories in over 500 languages.”
“Date and location for each convention can be found on Witnesses’ official website, jw.org..”
