Jehovah’s Witnesses regional convention kicks off

By Jerry Uwah
Lagos

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.
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” and on that day, also by way of talks and short videos, delegates would be shown how Jesus Christ set outstanding example of loyalty to Jehovah.
On Saturday, there would be baptism of new members, while 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 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.
The series of conventions would be held throughout Nigeria in English, Nigerian Pidgin, Igbo,  Gun, Efik, American sign language (ASL), Yoruba,  Isoko, Esan, Ijaw, Urhobo, Abua, Edo, French, Khana, Okpe, Hausa and khogana.