953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY 1 July 19, 1953
DAY'S THEME: Four Quarters Day
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song
9:35 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer F. S. Hoffmann
9:45 8-4 minute Reports
9:20 “Missionary Service as a Life’s Work" G. Fredianelli
10:30 Chairman's Address: Percy Chapman
(Release: leather-bound edition of the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures)
12:05 Song
AFTERNOON
2:00 Song
2:15 21st class of Gilead Graduation
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Gathering Men of All Nations into One Flock Nathan Knorr
4:35 Song and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY July 20, 1953
DAY'S THEME: North America Day
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song Prayer and Reports From North America
Costa Rica Panama
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:30 Living Now as a New World Society
(Release 416-page pocket-sized Bible handbook, “Make Sure of All Things)
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
7:00 Demonstrations on Make Sure of All Things
7:30 Getting the Full Value Out of Your Ministry School. R. E. Morgan
9:05 Song and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Islands of the Atlantic Day
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 special meeting for branch, circuit and public-relations servants concerning use of the press.
9:30 Foreign Language meetings
AFTERNOON
1:30 Song Prayer and Reports From:
Islands of the Atlantic
2:00 Special instruction for Branch Servants Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: 32-page preaching aid, “Preach the Word" in 30 languages)
Symposium: Branch servant instruction
Counsel on treatment of Gilead graduates Milton Henschel
Keeping Up with the Truth Albert Schroeder
Know Your Rights as a Citizen Hayden Covington
Recognize the Theocratic Organization Fred W Franz
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song and Reports from: Atlantic Islands
7:00 The Fruitage of the Spirit E.C. Chitty
8:00 Questions relating to the Society’s policy on various aspects of disfellowshiping T.J.
Sullivan
H.H. Riemer answered a number of Scripture questions
9:05 Song and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY July 22, 1953
DAY'S THEME: South America Day
DAY 4
MORNING
9:00 Baptism Talk C.J. Steele
10:00 Will You Be an Irregular Praiser in the New World? L.E. Reusch
Principal Work of All Servants Nathan Knorr
AFTERNOON
1:30 Song Prayer and Reports From: South America
3:30 Walk in the Name of Jehovah Our God for Ever Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures Vol 1)
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
6:45 The Day of Salvation Milton G Henschel
They Oppose Freedom of Worship Hayden Covington
Song and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY July 23, 1953
DAY'S THEME: Asia Day
DAY 5
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
The morning’s foreign-language sessions were held,
circuit servants met to have their questions answered, and there was a special meeting for those interested in serving at the Brooklyn Bethel.
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 51, Prayer and Reports From Asia
2:00 “How do you witness to Oriental people and cultivate interest in the Bible?" W.L. Thornton
RELEASE (Basis for Belief in a New World) Nathan Knorr
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
What Did You Learn from The Watchtower Last Year? Albert Schroeder
New World Society Attacked from the Far North Fred Franz
(See WT 10-1-1953 page 580-581)
9:00 Song and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY July 24, 1953
DAY'S THEME: Africa Day
DAY 6
MORNING
Field Service
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 109, Prayer and Reports From Africa
2:00 Requirements Necessary for Ministry A.H. MacMillan
‘How to Approach People at the Doors'
The Purpose of our Witnessing:
RELEASE: (
Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible?
“Which Is the Right Religion?
The Sign of Christ’s Presence and Man’s Only Hope for Peace.(TRACTS))
Lyman Swingle
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song and Reports from: Africa
The Living Word Grant Suiter
Rearing Children in the New World Society Colin Quackenbush
Song and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY July 25, 1953
DAY'S THEME: Europe Day
DAY 7
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 17
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer five-part symposium:
Advancing the Interests of the New World Society by Being a Pioneer
Meeting Your Financial Problems
Pioneering Is a Serious
Covering Your Assignment in City and Rural
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 78, Prayer and Reports from Europe
2:00 five-part symposium:
The Value of the Congregational Book Study
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:30 Flight to Safety with the New World Society Nathan Knorr
RELEASE: (384-page book “New Heavens and a New Earth”.)
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 61 and Reports from:
New Zealand Hawaii Fiji
Papua Australia Singapore
Thailand Hong Kong Philippines
Taiwan
Your Ministerial Manners
District servant J. W. Stuefloten
O. L. Pillars
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Woman’s place in the organization U.V. Glass
District servant C. W. Barber discussed the validity of the ordination of Jehovah’s witnesses
N. Kovalak, also a district servant, took for his theme ‘putting up a hard fight for the faith.
9:05 Song No. 88 and Prayer
1953 "New World Society" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1954 Yearbook pages 39-47
WT 10-1-1953 pages 584-494)
DAY July 26, 1953
DAY'S THEME: Islands of the Pacific Day
DAY 8
MORNING
9:00 Music and Song No. 36
9:10 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 Reports from the Pacific
10:00 Filling the House with Glory Fred Franz
10:35 Some High Lights on the Assembly convention servant
John O. Groh,
It Is Time to Consider God’s Way R. M. Gonzalez, vice-president of the Watch
Tower Society of Cuba
(RELEASE: Spanish edition of God’s Way Is Love)
12:05 Song
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
3:15 musical program was presented featuring excellent arrangements of Kingdom songs beautifully performed by the 77-piece convention orchestra under the able direction of the assembly’s musical director, V. R. Duncombe of Canada, and vocal selections.
4:00 After Armageddon—God’s New World Nathan Knorr
4:45 Closing Remarks: Closing Remarks by the President
6:00 Song and Prayer
Nathan Knorr
1955 "TRIUMPHANT KINGDOM" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 42-46
W 12-1-1955 p 731)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
10:00 Music
10:10 Song No.
Pursuing My Purpose in Life
Address of Welcome by the Chairman: Responsibility and Stewardship
Following the Course of Hospitality
The Triumphant Message of “The Kingdom,” by the president Nathan H Knorr
Be Satisfied by Work
“Be Rich in Right Works”
Your Personal Study
Your Bible Questions Answered
5:50 Song Concluding Prayer
955 "TRIUMPHANT KINGDOM" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 42-46
W 12-1-1955 p 731)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
Music
Pursuing My Purpose in Life
Show Respect for Jehovah’s Organization
Appreciating the Society’s Publications
Qualified to Be Ministers, by the president Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: Qualified to be Ministers)
Productive Witnessing
Activity and Life versus Inactivity and Death
What Dedication Means to Me J.O. Groh
Song and Concluding Prayer
1955 "TRIUMPHANT KINGDOM" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 42-46
W 12-1-1955 p 731)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
Music
Pursuing My Purpose in Life
Love Builds Up (by three speakers)
Waging the Right Warfare
“Jehovah Is in His Holy Temple,” by the president Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: You May Survive Armageddon into God’s New World.)
Youth’s Place in the New World Society
Christian Worship and Preservation of Virtue
Avoiding the Wine Press of God’s Wrath Fred Franz
Song and Concluding Prayer
1955 "TRIUMPHANT KINGDOM" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 42-46
W 12-1-1955 p 731)
DAY 5
DAY'S THEME:
Stay Awake, Stand Firm, Grow Mighty
Guard Your Christian Trust
Cautious as Serpents Among Wolves
3:00 World Conquest Soon—by God’s Kingdom Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: thirty-two-page booklet with the entire speech in print)
Keeping Up with the Truth registrar of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead
Closing Remarks by the President Nathan Knorr
MORNING
Song and Concluding Prayer
958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
7/16/1958 ten day Branch Servant program
Release: Branch Office Procedure of the Watch Tower Society" 158 page brochure
DAY 1 July 27, 1958
DAY'S THEME: FAITHFULNESS DAY
MORNING
122,061
Music
9:15 Music - Song - Hugo Riemer
Comments on the Day's text Don Adams
10:30 Welcome Address: Milton Henschel
12:05 Song
AFTERNOON
180,291
1:20 Song
1:30 31st class of Gilead Graduation -
Be a Teacher of the Word -
Nathan Knorr
Harold K. Jackson
Pursuing the Goal of Life
Thoughlessness
Let the Bible Set Things Straight
Address to Class -
Kingdom Farm Servant
Missionaries of God's Kingdom That Rules
Stay By These Things
Evening 111,795
Gilead Students Express Themselves
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 2 July 28, 1958
DAY'S THEME: Exclusive Devotion Day
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
Karl A Adams
Maxwell G Friend
Albert Schroeder
J.F. Markus -
Fred W. Franz
Nathan Knorr
9:30 Talks in 20 Languages
Field Service
AFTERNOON
151,003
1:40 Music
1:45 What Exclusive Devotion Has Accomplished in North and Central America
Cuba - C.J. Goff
Dominican Republic - L.R. Brandt
Leeward Islands
Antilles -
Chile
-
T.R. Yeatts
-
R.F. Bruhn
A.H. Mann
Surinam - D.J. Stegenga
Wholeheartedness Towards New World Interests
Servant South USA
Faithfulness in Small Things
H.L. Brissett - District
A.H. MacMillan
Signs and Wonders in the Time of the End Nathan Knorr
RELEASE: (Pocket Sized American Standard Version)
4:35 Song
EVENING
133,283
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
7:00 Break Free to do the Complete Will of God
Barry - Japan
Attaining Christian Completeness
Berlin Branch
Be Quick to Obey
Phillip Rees - Britain
9:05 Song and Prayer
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 3 July 29, 1958
DAY'S THEME: EXPANDING OUR MINISTRY
W. Lloyd
W.C. Pohl -
Special Missionary Meeting at New Rockland Palace near Polo Grounds
Nathan H. Knorr - Milton G. Henschel - Fred W. Franz
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30
Field Service
AFTERNOON
147,135
1:30 Song Prayer and Reports From:
12 South American Countries
A Reading Aid for Spanish-speaking People Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: Spanish booklet Learn to Read and Write)
H.W. Arnott - Zone Servant for Africa
J. McLeanchan - Ecuador
J.O. Webster - Columbia
H.I. Kays - Paraguay
How Is Your Spriritual Appetite?
Zone Overseer
Divine Loving-Kindness and the Kingdom
EVENING
135,772
6:30 Music
6:35 Song and Reports from: Atlantic Islands
Be Filled with Spiritual Discernment
Africa
Exert Yourself Vigorously as God’s Workman
What Prevents Me from Getting Baptized?
Servant Korea
Maturity, a Goal for All Ministers
South Africa
9:05 Song and Prayer
Filip S. Hoffmann - European
Fred W Franz
Harry W. Arnott - Zone Servant
Daniel Sydlik
D.L. Steele - Branch
G. R. Phillips, branch servant of
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 4 July 30, 1958
DAY'S THEME: TASTING DIVINE GOODNESS Attendance
Special Pioneer Meeting at New Rockland Palace near Polo Grounds Nathan Knorr attendance 1800
MORNING
118,463
9:00 Baptism Talk Baptism According to the Divine Will J.H. Eneroth 7,136 baptized baptism done 12:45
Song "Take Sides with Jehovah"
J.W. Stuefloten When Jehovah Speaks, Do you Respond?
Accepting Responsibility
Servant South America
Grant Miller - Zone
The Circuit Servant Talks to Overseers
District Overseer
The Lifeline of the Congregation
Canadian Bethel
AFTERNOON
Angelo Catanzaro -
Leo Greenlees -
150,282
1:30 Song Prayer and Reports From: Africa
French Equatorial Africa
Ghana
- J.E. Seignobos
- H. Jennings
Morocco
Nigeria
- Alvaro Berecochea
- W. Goch
Northern Rhodesia - Harry W. Arnott
Nyasaland
South Africa
Southern Rhodesia
Sudan
- L.R. Nail Jr
- G.R. Phillips
- R. H. Miller
- George Orphanidis
Attaining New World Status
Be Swift to Hear, Slow About Wrath
W.A. Bivens
J.R. Eames
3:30 Down with the Old—Up with the New! Nathan Knorr
(RELEASE: New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures Vol IV)
4:35 Song
EVENING
148,277
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
6:45 Shepherding the Sheep with Skillfulness
Keeping Strict Watch on How We Walk
Song and Prayer
Nathan H. Knorr
Fred W. Franz
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 5 July 31, 1958
DAY'S THEME: Fullness of Service Day
Branch, DO and CO Meeting at New Rockland Palace near Polo Grounds Nathan Knorr
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
145,488
1:45 Song No. 51, Prayer and Reports From The Islands
Cyrpus Branch - P.E. Gabrielidis
Indonesia Branch - R.N. Jackson
Mauritius Branch
Ceylon
- Robert Nisbet
- Douglas King
Hawaii
Australia
- K.W. Stebbins
- Douglas Held
2:00 Serving Where the Need Is Great Overseas
Filling the Need in Our Own Country
Servant in France
E.K. Stewart Zone Overseer
L.F. Jontes - Branch
Can I Pursue Pioneer Privileges? F.E. Skinner - India
We pursued Our Purpose in Life
Staying Where the Need Is Great
Netherlands
Maintaining Our Spiritual Paradise
D. Haslett
F. Hartstang -
Nathan Knorr
RELEASE (Paradise Lost to Paradise Regained)
4:35 Song
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 6 August 1, 1958
DAY'S THEME: Fearless Ministry
Branch, DO and CO Meeting at New Rockland Palace near Polo Grounds Nathan Knorr
MORNING
Field Service
AFTERNOON
194,418
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 109, Prayer and Reports From Orient
Hong Kong - William Carnie
Burma
India
-
-
R.W. Kirk
F.E. Skinner
Japan
Korea
-
-
Pakistan -
W. Lloyd Barry
D.L. Steele
R.T. Pope
Singapore - W. Yaremchuk
2:00 Why This Convention Should Resolve
Resolution that was presented by N. H. Knorr
4:35 Song
Fred W Franz
EVENING
173,079
6:30 Music
6:35 Song and Reports from: Africa
Compromise Leads to Loss of Integrity Hayden Covington
Endurance - J. Forhan
Keeping Kingdom Interests First - U.V. Glass with Karl Klein
Theocratic School for Fearless Ministers Nathan Knorr
Knorr proceeded to explain how sisters will be trained in the ministry school beginning January,
1959
Instructor - George Couch
Instruction Talk (Ruth) H.E. Miller
#1
#2 T.K. Chin
#3
#4
Song and Prayer
E.E. Blenman
God creates Man's First Paradise - Sister V.E. Hauenstein
God Creates the First Human Souls - Sister M. Bourgeois
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 7 August 2, 1958
DAY'S THEME: Fearless Ministry
MORNING
127,802
9:10 Music and Song No. 17
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
Overseers, Keep Your Congregation Alive
Hong Kong - Cyril W. Charles
Obligations of True Worship within the Family
Reports from Behind the Iron Curtain
Switzerland
AFTERNOON
T. J. Sullivan
Percy Chapman
A. Rutimann
174,963
1:40 Music
1:45 Song Prayer and Reports from Europe
Europe Reaps Bountifully from Sowing Bountifully
Voigt - Vienna Austria
Baud'huin - Belgium
Willie Pohl - Berlin
R.E. Abrhamson - Copenhagen Denmark
G.E. Thompson - Eire Ireland
Erkki Kankaanpaa - Finland
L. Jontes - France
P. Hughes - Britain
P.D. Idreos - Greece
Anthony Sideris - Italy
Maurice Fleury - Luxembourg
Let Your Will Come to Pass
(Release: Your Will Be Done on Earth (Book))
4:35 Song
EVENING
160,260
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 61 and Reports from:
New Zealand Hawaii Fiji
Nathan Knorr
Papua Australia Singapore
Thailand Hong Kong Philippines
Taiwan
Reaping Because of Not Slacking the Hand
Paul Kushnir - Netherlands
M. Anderson - Norway
Brittan - Portugal
Eneroth - Sweden
Feller - Switzerland
Rudolph Kalle - Yugoslavia
Seek Right Associations - R. E. Abrahamson - Denmark
Safeguard your Thinking Ability - E. Paterakis - Greece
Be Ready Always to Make a Defense - M.J. Fleury - Luxembourg
When Jehovah Rises Up to His Unusual Work
(Isaiah 28)
9:05 Song and Prayer
Fred W. Franz
1958 "Divine Will" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1959 Yearbook pages 27-46
WT 10-1-1958 pages 585-594)
DAY 8 August 3, 1958
DAY'S THEME: God's Kingdom Day
MORNING
169,224
9:00 Music and Song
9:10 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
Cultivating the Desire for Full-tiome Service - R.N. Jacka - Indonesia
Mildness - L. A. Swingle
Contributing - G. Suiter
Showing Christian Faith J. O. Groh
10:00 Bible Questions and Answers Fred Franz
10:35 Some Highlights on the Assembly John O. Groh, convention servant
It Is Time to Consider God’s Way R. M. Gonzalez, vice-president of the
Watch Tower Society of Cuba
(RELEASE: Spanish edition of God’s Way Is Love)
12:05 Song
AFTERNOON
253,922
2:15 Music
Chairman Milton Henschel
4:00 God’s Kingdom Rules—Is the World’s End Near?
4:45 Closing Remarks: Closing Remarks by the President
Release of Colored Postcards and announcement of Kingdom Ministry School
210,778
6:00 Song and Prayer
Nathan Knorr
Nathan Knorr
1961 "UNITED WORSHIPPERS" ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1961 Yearbook pages 46-56
)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
Sermon Outlines Booklet
Watchtower Publications Index 1930-1960
Blood Medicine and the Law of God
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures Full Bible
Saturday
Let Your Name be Sanctified
Sunday
Public Talk - When All Nations Unite Uner God's Kingdom
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Attendance
MORNING
Music
9:15 Music - Song -
Comments on the Day's text
H. Jennings - Ghana
D. Hibshman - Central America
E.J. Kankaanpaa - Finland
M.F. Latyn - New Foundland
Grant Miller - Brazil
Jehovah's Organization Moves Forward - George Ganges
Do Not Resist Jehovah's Counsel - H. Hilborn
12:05 Song
AFTERNOON
1:20 Song
1:30 Welcome Address: Milton Henschel
Evening
The Bible in the Light of Modern Science
What Comes first in Your Life?
The Word - God's Field of Work
A. Harry Peloyan
Karl Klein
Fred W Franz
Wheelock
Vacation Pioneering
Jehovah's Servants have gone to all Nations to Make Disciples
I Did Not Hold Back from Telling You
R.C.
Don Burt
Malcolm Allen
Papau
- Surinam
Overcoming Obstacles
Special Pioneering Experiences
James Smith -
Dick Stegenga
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Attendance
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30
Field Service
AFTERNOON
58,524
1:40 Music
1:45 Marriage in the New World Society
Aiding Unbelieving Mates to Believers
J. N. Wischuk
M.M. Kolar, Jr
The Better Field of Service for those who do not Marry Daniel Sydlik
Everlasting Good News for the Time of the End Nathan H. Knorr
(RELEASE: Pocket Sized 1961 New World Translation and Large Print Edition)
4:35 Song
EVENING
60,789
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
7:00 Settling Difficulties in Christian Love
Do Not Be Stumbling Others
Christians Can Expect Persecution
Serving With Everlasting Life in View
9:05 Song and Prayer
F. J. Wilson
W. K. Jackson
R. W. Wallen
W. Gooch Nigeria
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 3 Tuesday
DAY'S THEME: Attendance
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30
Field Service
AFTERNOON
61,987
1:30 Song Prayer
The Benefits of Regular Meeting Attendance
Servant USA
How to Prepare Your Service Meetings Using the
R.G. Sakatos - District
Kingdom Ministry Merton
Campbell
Living in Hope of a Righteous New World Nathan H Knorr
(RELEASE: 64 page booklet "Living in Hope of a Righteous New World")
EVENING
64,984
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
Prayer that is Heard Albert Schroeder
Have You Dedicated Yourself to God
Completing the Work of Making Disciples
9:05 Song and Prayer
R.E. Porter
D.A. Olson
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
9:00 Field Service
AFTERNOON
61,142
1:30 Song Prayer
Over 40 Years of Ministerial Service G.E. Hannan
Interviews with Hugo Riemer - 58 years; A.H. MacMillan - 62 Years; Sis N.J. Keefer -
56 Years
a. Worrell 49 years; Carey Barber - 40 years; Maxwell Friend
Messengers of Liberation Fred W Franz
4:35 Song
New World Translation Released in 6 languages Nathan H Knorr
Italian, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
6:45 Responsibilities of Overseers
The Work of the Circuit Servant
Branch
Song and Prayer
Fred Rusk - Gilead Instructor
Harley Miller - Office servant in US
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 5
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song , Prayer
64,374
Assume Your Christian Obligations
Keeping Your Balance with Many Responsibilites
Save Both Yourself and Those Who Listen to You
R.E. Abrahamson
J.W. Stuefloten
Donald E. Baxter
The Book of ‘Everlasting Good News’ Is Beneficial Nathan H Knorr
(RELEASE: All Scripture is Inspired of God and Beneficial (Book))
4:35 Song
EVENING
64,199
5:50 Music
5:55 Song
6:00 40 Minute Tape recording of Harold King's Talk to the Bethel Family
Know Your Bible
Zone servant for Southern Africa
The Canon of the Holy Scriptures
Gilead
Getting Enjoyment from Bible Reading
H. W. Arnott -
A. Harry Peloyan
Ed Dunlap - Registrar of
The Bible is Beneficial
Increasing in the Accurate Knowledge of God
Song and Prayer
Karl Adams
H. W. Arnott
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 6
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
42,302
Make Disciples, Baptizing Them
Bivens
Assemblies
W. A.
2,251 baptized at New York, 16,267 baptized at the Around-the-World
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
65,503
1:45 Song No. 109, Prayer and
Suiter
Support Your Congregation Grant
How the Kingdom Ministry School Helped Our Congregation
Russell V Mock
Scaglione
The Blessings of frequently Covering Your Territory
Teaching Through Home Bible Studies
Vernon C. Wisegarver
Groh
Gaining Maturity through Personal Study
Aldrich
The Need for Advancing Toward Maturity
A. Holms
Study Can Be Enjoyable
4:35 Song
Of Which God Are You a Witness?
Fred W Franz
EVENING
62,705
6:30 Music
6:35 Song
Theocratic Ministry School Aids Advancement
Getting Enjoyment from Jehovah's Service
Song and Prayer
J.
J. O.
L. E.
R.
U.V. Glass
Don Adams
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 7
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 17
9:15
Field Service
Happiness among Jehovah's People
Servant Leadership
Eisenhower
AFTERNOON
84,890
George Couch
Charles Eisenhower - Branch
1:40 Music
1:45 Song Prayer
Why We Should All Join in a Resolution
Presented by
Fred W Franz
Nathan H Knorr
Execution of Divien judgment upon False Religion Nathan H Knorr
(RELEASE: “Babylon the Great Has Fallen” God’s Kingdom Rules! (704-page book))
4:35 Song
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Youth and Their Problems
Counsel for Parents
Youths, Do you Maintain Right Conduct?
Youths, Take Pride in Being New-World-Minded
Victory for God's Woman over Her Ancient Enemy
9:05 Song and Prayer
J. R. Eames
Max H. Larson
D. G. Sinclair
S. D. buck
Fred W Franz
1963 "Everlasting Good News" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1964 Yearbook pages 43-71
WT 10-15-1963 pages 629-637)
DAY 8
DAY'S THEME:
MORNING
9:00 Music and Song
9:10 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 Let the Spirit's Fruitage Make Over Your Personality
A. Swingle
Lymon
Women in the New World Society H. W. Arnott
10:00 Bible Questions and Answers Fred Franz
12:05 Song
AFTERNOON
107,483
2:15 Music
When God is King over All the Earth l
Closing Remarks: Closing Remarks by the President
6:00 Song and Prayer
Nathan Knorr
Nathan Knorr
1968 "GOOD NEWS for ALL NATIONS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-68 pages 665-671, 11-8-68 A)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 36, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Address of Welcome:
The “Good News” Has Brought Us Together
2:15 Address by Chairman:
Appreciating What God Has Done for Us
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:05 What Are YOU Doing with Your Life?
4:35 Song No. 63
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 55 and Experiences
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:05 What Young Folks Are doing in the Ministry
Speaking DRAMA:
9:05 Song No. 73 and Prayer
1968 "GOOD NEWS for ALL NATIONS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-68 pages 665-671, 11-8-68 A)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:45 Song No. 24, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:00 Baptims in Response to the “Good News”
9:30 To Baptism and to the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 106, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 A Yoke That Is Heavy and One That Is Light
2:30 Are You Training Now for the Trials Ahead?
3:00 Where More Preachers of the “Good News” Are Needed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Keynote Address:
The “Good News” of a World Without False Religion
(See WT 11-1-68 pages 677-691)
(RELEASE: Book – The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life)
4:35 Song No. 66
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 25 and Experiences
7:00 Spreading the Truth That Leads to Eternal Life
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 Uniting the Divided Household
9:05 Song No. 45 and Prayer
1968 "GOOD NEWS for ALL NATIONS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-68 pages 665-671, 11-8-68 A!)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 89
9:15 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 70, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 ‘More Than All Else, Safeguard Your Heart’
2:30 Trained to Distinguish Both Right and Wrong
(See WT 11-15-68 pages 139-152)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 The Happiness of the “Nation Whose God is Jehovah”
()
4:35 Song No. 29
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 7 and Experiences
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:05 DRAMA: Jehovah’s Way the Way of Victory
Jephthah ()
9:05 Song No. 57 and Prayer
1968 "GOOD NEWS for ALL NATIONS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-68 pages 665-671, 11-8-68 Awake)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:00 Music
9:10 Song No. 105, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:30 “Building One Another Up”
10:00 “Pursue the Things Making for Peace”
10:30 “Pay More than the Usual Attention”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:05Do You Make Yourself Available?
DRAMA: Jephthah’s daughter
()
12:05 Song No. 109
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
3:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Man’s Rule About to Give Way to God’s Rule
(See WT 10-15-70 pages 617-630)
4:00 Intermission
4:30 Music
4:45 Closing Remarks
5:30 Song No. 110 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: We thank you Jehovah with all our heart.--Psalm 92:1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:45 Music
9:55 Song No. 110
10:00 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
10:15 The Good News of Peace from Far and Near
ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:05 Address of Welcome:
Welcome to the "Peace on Earth" Assembly
11:20 Address of Chairman:
"Come Before Jehovah with Thanksgiving"
(See WT 7-1-71 pages 392-403)
12:05 Song No. 19
AFTERNOON
2:00 Song No. 48
Our Brothers in Malawi and Zambia Report They Are Pursuing Peace
2:15 Using the Gift of Music to Praise Jehovah
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Acquaint Yourself with God and Keep Peace
(See WT 11-1-69 pages 649-662)
4:35 Song No. 18
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 13 and Reports from:
Nigeria Morocco Senegal
Sierra Leone Liberia Ghana
Togo Dahomey Cameroun
Central African Rep.
7:00 How Do You View Authority?
(See WT 5-1-72 pages 261-273)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:45 DRAMA: Show Respect for Jehovah's Appointments
9:00 Song No. 72 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: The Bible truthfully is the Word of God.--1
Thessalonians 2:13
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 69
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 100, Prayer and Reports From:
Canada Newfoundland
Alaska Iceland
2:00 Is the Bible Really the Word of God?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Loyal Advocates of the Word of God
(See WT 2-1-70 pages 73-86)
(RELEASE: "Is the Bible Really the Word of God?" (book))
4:35 Song No. 20
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 70 and Reports from:
Japan Korea Turkey
Greece Yugoslavia Italy
Spain Portugal Switzerland
Austria
7:00 Never Too Busy to Pray
(See WT 6-1-72 pages 328-338)
7:30 Ministering in a Fine Manner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 DRAMA: Thorns and Traps Are in the Way of the Independent One
9:05 Song No. 85 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "A man of faithful acts will get many blessings."--
Proverbs 28:20
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 33
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 71, Prayer and Reports From:
Dominican Republic Cuba
Bahamas Haiti
2:00 SYMPOSIUM: What Are You Living For?
Worldly Associations?
The Pleasures of Drink?
Opportunities to Toy with Sexual Immorality?
Illicit Satisfaction of Fornication and Adultery?
(See WT 2-1-73 pages 69-75)
OR:
Life in God's New Order?
(See WT 2-1-73 pages 75-82)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:50 DRAMA: Overseers, Carry On as Men
4:35 Song No. 8
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 64 and Reports from:
Jamaica Puerto Rico Leeward Islands
Guadeloupe Barbados Trinidad
Netherlands Antilles Okinawa Panama
Costa Rica El Salvador
7:00 SYMPOSIUM: Making My Home a House of God
Is My Home Wholesome?
(See WT 10-1-71 pages 581-586)
As Husband and Wife, Do We Communicate?
(See WT 5-15-74 pages 305-311)
Do Our Children Confide in Us?
(See WT 10-1-71 pages 587-592)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:35 A Faithful Course in a Divided Household
(See WT 5-15-74 pages 311-317)
9:05 Song No. 65 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: "Call out for understanding itself."--Proverbs 2:3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 92
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 108, Prayer and Reports From:
France Luxembourg
Germany Belgium
2:00 SYMPOSIUM: Loving Oversight of the Congregation of God
Through District and Circuit Servants
Through Congregation Servants
Through Ministerial Servants
(See WT 8-1-72 pages 456-468)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 "With All That You Acquire, Acquire Understanding"
(See WT 2-15-70 pages 104-116)
(RELEASE: "Aid to Bible Understanding" (Volume 1, A-G))
4:35 Song No. 8
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 68 and Reports from:
British Isles Ireland Netherlands
Denmark Finland Sweden
Norway Nicaragua Honduras
Guatemala British Honduras
7:00 Aid to Bible Understanding
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 Your Bible Questions Answered
9:05 Song No. 107 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 5
DAY'S THEME: Youths, may 'years of life and peace be added to you.'
--Proverbs 3:1,2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 72
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 51, Prayer and Reports From:
United States India
Burma Pakistan
2:00 Should There Be a Generation Gap in the Christian Home?
(See WT 5-1-74 pages 261-272)
2:30 Rights or Duties--Which?
(See WT 3-1-73 pages 136-146)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Peace with God amid the "Great Tribulation"
(See WT 1-15-70 pages 41-56)
4:35 Song No. 67
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 105 and Reports from:
South Africa Congo, Brazzaville Congo, Kinshasa
Kenya Surinam Rhodesia
Israel Lebanon Cyprus
Mexico
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:00 DRAMA: "Let No Man Ever Look Down on Your Youth"
(See WT 6-15-71 pages 361-372)
9:00 Song No. 73 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 6
DAY'S THEME: May 'the word of Jehovah keep moving speedily.'
--2 Thessalonians 3:1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:45 Music and Song No. 112
Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:00 Seeking the Goodwill of God
(See WT 6-15-72 pages 368-380)
9:30 Prayer and Song No. 76
To Baptism and the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 109, Prayer and Reports From:
Mauritius Malagasy Republic
Ceylon Indonesia
2:00 The Call to Pioneer--A Grand Personal Opportunity
(See WT 6-1-71 pages 328-334)
2:30 How to Stay in Full-Time Service
(See WT 6-1-71 pages 334-339)
3:00 Enlarging Our Privileges of Service in the Time Remaining
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 "The Writing of Correct Words of Truth"
(See WT 11-15-69 pages 681-696)
(RELEASE: Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Christian Greek
Scriptures)
4:35 Song No. 95
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 44 and Reports from:
Brazil Chile Argentina
Uruguay Paraguay Bolivia
Peru Ecuador Colombia
Venezuela Guyana
7:00 What Is Your Security--Your Home? Your Bank Account? Your Job?
(See WT 4-1-77 pages 202-206)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:35 DRAMA: Are You a Modern-Day Jonah?
9:05 Song No. 66 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 7
DAY'S THEME: "Take your stand...solid in the faith."--1 Peter 5:8
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 17
9:15 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 78, Prayer and Reports from Behind the Iron Curtain
2:00 SYMPOSIUM: Whom Do You Serve?
You Are No Part of the World
Appreciating the Organization That Is Educating Us for Life
(See WT 7-1-73 pages 401-407)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Final Woes to Enemies of Peace with God
(See WT 12-1-69 pages 712-728)
(RELEASE: "Then Is Finished the Mystery of God" (book))
4:35 Song No. 62
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 61 and Reports from:
New Zealand Hawaii Fiji
Papua Australia Singapore
Thailand Hong Kong Philippines
Taiwan
7:00 How to Stand Firm in This Time of the End
(See WT 3-1-72 pages 133-146)
7:30 Happy Are You When People Persecute You
(See WT 8-15-71 pages 485-497)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 DRAMA: Fortify Yourself so as to Maintain Integrity
(See WT 9-1-71 pages 524-535)
9:05 Song No. 88 and Prayer
1969 "PEACE ON EARTH" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1970 Yearbook pages 37-49
Awake! 1-22-70 pages 17-26
WT 9-1-69 pages 517-524
WT 10-1-69 pages 600-606
WT 2-15-70 pages 121-127)
DAY 8
DAY'S THEME: "Jehovah himself will bless his people with peace."--
Psalm 29:11.
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:00 Music and Song No. 36
9:10 Comments on the Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 "Among the Congregated Throngs I Shall Bless Jehovah"
(See WT 7-1-72 pages 406-412)
10:00 There Is Work Yet to Be Done
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:35 DRAMA: Do Not Miss the Purpose of Jehovah's Deliverance
(See WT 5-15-72 pages 297-308)
12:05 Song No. 117
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
3:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
THE APPROACHING PEACE OF A THOUSAND YEARS
(See WT 10-15-69 pages 612-625)
4:45 Closing Remarks: Continue to Live Peaceably--2 Corinthians 13:11
6:00 Song No. 119 and Prayer
1970 "MEN OF GOODWILL" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-70 pages 599-606
Awake! 11-8-70 pages 16-20)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 62, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Address of Welcome:
Grateful for the Privilege of Being Jehovah's Witnesses
2:15 Address by Chairman:
One Hundred Years of Divine Direction
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:05 "This Is What the Love of God Means"
3:35 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Taking Final Advantage of the "Year of Goodwill"
(See WT 11-1-70 pages 653-665)
4:35 Song No. 72
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 5 and Experiences
7:00 Training for the Ministry
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 Help Them to "Press On to Maturity"
9:05 Song No. 63 and Prayer
1970 "MEN OF GOODWILL" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-70 pages 599-606
Awake! 11-8-70 pages 16-20)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:45 Song No. 35, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:00 Make Disciples, Baptizing Them
Prayer and Song No. 109
9:30 To Baptism and to the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 90, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Getting God's Viewpoint on World Affairs
2:20 Understanding Clearly the Revelation of God's Will
2:40 Helping the Congregations to View Matters as Christ Does
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:05 How to Avoid Rebellious Tendencies
3:35 "We Worship What We Know"
(See WT 11-15-70 pages 677-691)
(RELEASE: New World Translation--Revised Deluxe Edition)
4:35 Song No. 23
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 68 and Experiences
7:00 The Reality of the Kingdom
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:35 DRAMA: Love Is a Perfect Bond of Union
9:05 Song No. 94 and Prayer
1970 "MEN OF GOODWILL" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-70 pages 599-606
Awake! 11-8-70 pages 16-20)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 25
9:15 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
9:30
to
11:00 Pioneer, Circuit and District Servants' Meeting
11:00 Meeting for Those Interested in Gilead School
12:00 Meeting for Those Interested in Bethel Service
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 39, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Serving Jehovah with a Complete Heart
(See WT 3-1-71 pages 139-152)
2:30 The Urgent Work of Making Disciples
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 The Desolating of Christendom by the "Disgusting Thing"
(See WT 12-1-70 pages 713-728)
4:35 Song No. 11
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 107 and Experiences
7:00 "Exert Yourselves Vigorously"--Do Not "Beg Off"
(See WT 4-1-72 pages 205-218)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:35 DRAMA: Who Needs Your Help?
9:05 Song No. 64 and Prayer
1970 "MEN OF GOODWILL" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-70 pages 599-606
Awake! 11-8-70 pages 16-20)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:00 Music
9:10 Song No. 105, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:15 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 Glorify Jehovah's Name
10:00 Inculcate God's Word in Your Children
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:35 Assisting Others to Acquire Faith in the Creator and His Word
11:35 "A Theatrical Spectacle to Men and Angels"
(See WT 4-1-74 pages 214-220)
12:05 Song No. 100
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
3:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Saving the Human Race--in the Kingdom Way
(See WT 10-15-70 pages 617-630)
4:00 Intermission
4:30 Music
4:45 Closing Remarks
5:30 Song No. 4 and Prayer
1971 "DIVINE NAME" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-71 pages 595-605
Awake! 10-22-71 pages 12-17)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 41, Prayer and Preview of the Convention
2:00 Address by Chairman:
Be Imitators of the True God
(See WT 3-1-74 pages 144-156)
2:45 Make Your Advancement Manifest
(See WT 2-15-74 pages 109-119)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Whose Name Do You Respect More--Your Own or God's?
(See WT 11-1-71 pages 645-659)
4:35 Song No. 50
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 100 and Experiences
7:00 Increasing in the Accurate Knowledge of God
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 Speaking Delightful Words of Truth
(See WT 9-1-73 pages 524-536)
(RELEASE: Theocratic Ministry School Guidebook)
9:05 Song No. 62 and Prayer
1971 "DIVINE NAME" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-71 pages 595-605
Awake! 10-22-71 pages 12-17)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 25
9:15 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 110, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 The Education That Counts
2:30 Approach to Jehovah or the Demons--Which?
(See WT 3-15-73 pages 176-187)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Learning from the Great Teacher
(See WT 2-15-72 pages 105-117)
(RELEASE: "Listening to the Great Teacher" (book))
4:35 Song No. 73
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 61 and Experiences
6:50 Are You Teaching Your Children?
(See WT 9-15-73 pages 552-564)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:20 DRAMA: Jehovah Blesses the Loyal Ones
(See WT 10-1-73 pages 584-596)
9:05 Song No. 8 and Prayer
1971 "DIVINE NAME" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-71 pages 595-605
Awake! 10-22-71 pages 12-17)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:45 Song No. 35, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:00 Working Hard for the Reward of Eternal Life
(See WT 8-15-72 pages 485-497)
Prayer and Song No. 18
9:30 To Baptism and to the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 20, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Why Was It Written That Way?
(See WT 4-1-73 pages 213-218)
(RELEASE: "Aid to Bible Understanding" (volume))
2:30 "Happy Is He Who Reads Aloud"
(See WT 4-1-73 pages 201-207)
3:00 "Handling the Word of the Truth Aright"
(See WT 4-1-73 pages 207-212)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Theocratic Organization Amidst Democracies and Communism
(See WT 11-15-71 pages 681-694)
4:35 Song No. 112
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 24 and Experiences
7:00 Are You Personally Following Bible Teachings?
7:30 Association That Builds Friendship with God
(See WT 7-1-72 pages 400-406)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 DRAMA: What Is in Your Heart?
9:05 Song No. 70 and Prayer
1971 "DIVINE NAME" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-71 pages 595-605
Awake! 10-22-71 pages 12-17)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music and Song No. 58
9:15 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
9:30 To the Field
9:30
to
11:00 Pioneer, Circuit and District Servants' Meeting
11:15 Meeting for Those Interested in Gilead School
12:00 Meeting for Those Interested in Bethel Service
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 119, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 SYMPOSIUM: Do Not Let Yourself Be Sidetracked by:
Materialism (See WT 8-15-75 pages 493-496)
Personalities (See WT 8-15-75 pages 508-511)
Fads (See WT 8-15-75 pages 499-502)
Discouragement (See WT 8-15-75 pages 505-508)
Entertainment (See WT 8-15-75 pages 502-504)
Nationalism (See WT 8-15-75 pages 496-498)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Has the King's Secretary Called on You Recently?
(See WT 1-15-72 pages 41-57)
(RELEASE: "The Nations Shall Know That I am Jehovah--How?" (book))
4:35 Song No. 59
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 68 and Experiences
7:00 Do You Have the Evangelizing Spirit?
(See WT 6-1-74 pages 329-340)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:35 DRAMA: Make Jehovah's Purpose Your Way of Life
(See WT 2-1-72 pages 76-90)
9:05 Song No. 26 and Prayer
1971 "DIVINE NAME" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-71 pages 595-605
Awake! 10-22-71 pages 12-17)
DAY 5
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:00 Music
9:10 Song No. 63, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:30 Whatever You Are Doing, Preach!
(See WT 3-15-74 pages 182-188)
10:00 God Cherishes the Lowly Ones
(See WT 2-15-73 pages 105-116)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:35 How Can You Increase Your Congregation's Spirituality?
11:35 Love One Another Intensely from the Heart
(See WT 9-1-75 pages 526-532)
12:05 Song No. 64
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
3:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
When All Nations Collide, Head On, with God
(See WT 10-15-71 pages 612-625)
4:00 Intermission
4:15 Music
4:30 Concluding Remarks
(See WT 11-15-71 pages 695-701, for portion of concluding remarks
pertaining to the change to a body of elders in each congregation
(the "elder arrangement"))
5:15 Song No. 66 and Prayer
1972 "DIVINE RULERSHIP" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-72 pages 600-607
Awake! 10-22-72 pages 17-23)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 13, Prayer and Preview of the Convention
2:00 Address by Chairman:
Living No Longer for Ourselves
(See WT 6-15-74 pages 369-374)
2:45 Serve With Eternity in View
(See WT 6-15-74 pages 375-380)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Divine Rulership--Are We for It or Against It?
(See WT 11-1-72 pages 645-658)
(RELEASE: "Organization for Kingdom-Preaching and Disciple-Making"
(book))
4:35 Song No. 92
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 63 and Experiences
7:00 SYMPOSIUM: Will You Reach Out for the Office of Overseer
By Presiding Over Your Own Household in a Fine Manner?
By Zeal in the Work of Preaching and Disciple-making?
By Ministerial Service in the Congregation?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:05 How the Body of Elders Should Work Together
9:05 Song No. 107 and Prayer
1972 "DIVINE RULERSHIP" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-72 pages 600-607
Awake! 10-22-72 pages 17-23)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:25 Music and Song No. 58
9:30 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
9:45 To the Field
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 31, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Reproof of Those Who Practice Sin
(See WT 12-1-76 pages 725-730)
2:45 Can You Take Counsel Without Resentment?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 Following the Chief Agent of Divine Rulership
(See WT 11-15-72 pages 680-698)
4:35 Song No. 118
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 117 and Experiences
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:00 DRAMA: How Merciful Are You?
(See WT 8-15-74 pages 493-505)
9:05 Song No. 34 and Prayer
1972 "DIVINE RULERSHIP" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-72 pages 600-607
Awake! 10-22-72 pages 17-23)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:30 Song No. 110
8:35 Comments on Day's Text and Prayer
8:45 Making Request to God for a Good Conscience
Prayer and Song No. 109
9:15 To Baptism Location
9:30 Organization for Preaching and Disciple-making
(Everyone at this assembly is encouraged to attend this meeting.)
11:00 Announcements
11:30 Meeting for Those Interested in Gilead School
12:00 Meeting for Those Interested in Bethel Service
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 100, Prayer and Experiences
2:00 Do Not Lay a Snare for Your Neighbor
2:30 Serve Jehovah with Your Whole Soul
(See WT 3-15-75 pages 183-189)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:35 The Gathering of All Nations to One Temple to Worship
(See WT 12-1-72 pages 709-723)
(RELEASE: "Paradise Restored to Mankind--By Theocracy!" (book))
4:35 Song No. 72
EVENING
6:30 Music
6:35 Song No. 73 and Experiences of Youth in Acquiring Wisdeom
7:00 What Is Looked for Is to Be Found Faithful
(See WT 9-1-74 pages 528-539)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:35 DRAMA: Gird Yourselves with Lowliness of Mind
(See WT 7-1-74 pages 401-413)
9:05 Song No. 71 and Prayer
1972 "DIVINE RULERSHIP" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-1-72 pages 600-607
Awake! 10-22-72 pages 17-23)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Notice too how, prior to 1973, evening sessions were still held.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:00 Music
9:10 Song No. 15, Prayer and Comments on Day's Text
9:30 The Godly Qualities of Love and Hate
(See WT 7-15-74 pages 438-443)
10:00 Have You Really Come to Know God?
(See WT 7-15-74 pages 433-438)
10:30 Do You Appreciate the Power of Prayer?
(See WT 7-1-75 pages 401-413)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:05 Forward Into a New Day
12:05 Song No. 98
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
2:55 Song No. 119 and Prayer
3:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Divine Rulership--The Only Hope of All Mankind
(See WT 10-15-72 pages 617-631)
4:00 Intermission
4:15 Music
4:30 Concluding Remarks
5:15 Song No. 19 and Prayer
1973 "DIVINE VICTORY" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-73 pages 629-639
Awake! 8-22-73 pages 13-16
Awake! 11-8-73 pages 13-20)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 21, Prayer, Daily Text, Convention Preview
10:15 Address by Chairman:
"Continue Steadfast as Seeing the One Who Is Invisible"
(See WT 2-1-76 pages 80-87)
11:00 "All of You Are Brothers"
(See WT 2-1-76 pages 88-91)
11:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:30 Who Qualifies to Be an Elder?
(See WT 8-1-75 pages 465-470)
12:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Victory over the World Without Armed Conflict
(See WT 11-1-73 pages 648-661)
(RELEASE: Kingdom News No. 16, "Is Time Running Out for Mankind?"
(tract))
1:00 Song No. 16
AFTERNOON
2:55 Music
3:00 Song No. 108 and Good News from Other Lands
3:25 Elders Presiding in a Fine Way
(See WT 8-1-75 pages 470-475)
4:10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:15 "Keep Your Senses in All Things"
(See WT 6-15-75 pages 368-374)
5:00 Looking to the Future with Confidence
(See WT 6-15-75 pages 374-380)
5:30 Song No. 19 and Prayer
1973 "DIVINE VICTORY" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-73 pages 629-639
Awake! 8-22-73 pages 13-16
Awake! 11-8-73 pages 13-20)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 95, Prayer, Daily Text
10:10 The Worship of Jehovah Is the Truth
(See WT 4-1-76 pages 208-219)
10:35 Jehovah's Friend or the World's Friend--Which?
(See WT 2-15-76 pages 113-119)
11:00 You Must Be Holy Because Jehovah is Holy
(See WT 2-15-76 pages 119-125)
11:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:30 DRAMA: "Keep Your Minds Fixed on the Things Above"
1:00 Song No. 70
AFTERNOON
2:55 Music
3:00 Song No. 100 and Experiences
3:15 Work for the Food That Lasts
3:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:00 How Sensitive Is Your Conscience?
(See WT 4-1-75 pages 208-220)
4:30 Sowing Seeds of Good News in a War-plagued World
(See WT 11-15-73 pages 680-693)
5:30 Song No. 68 and Prayer
1973 "DIVINE VICTORY" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-73 pages 629-639
Awake! 8-22-73 pages 13-16
Awake! 11-8-73 pages 13-20)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:55 Music
9:00 Song No. 112, Prayer, Daily Text
9:10 Baptism of Those Who Have "Disowned Themselves"
Prayer and Song No. 64
9:40 While Baptism Candidates Leave, Audience Sings Songs 61, 62, 43
10:00 Appreciating Our Relationship with Jehovah
(See WT 5-15-75 pages 305-311)
10:30 A People Zealous for Fine Works
(See WT 5-15-75 pages 311-316)
10:55 The Good News Must Be Preached First
11:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 "Keep Close in Mind the Presence of the Day of Jehovah"
(See WT 1-15-74 pages 49-61)
(RELEASE: "True Peace and Security--From What Source?" (book))
1:00 Song No. 66
AFTERNOON
2:55 Music
3:00 Song No. 109 and Experiences
3:15 "Working Night and Day" to Make Disciples
(See WT 3-15-75 pages 177-183)
3:45 A Practical Look at Pioneer Service
(See WT 3-15-75 pages 183-189)
4:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:30 DRAMA: "Shout! For Jehovah Has Given You the City!"
5:30 Song No. 44 and Prayer
1973 "DIVINE VICTORY" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-73 pages 629-639
Awake! 8-22-73 pages 13-16
Awake! 11-8-73 pages 13-20)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 8, Prayer, Daily Text
10:10 Walk in the Name of Jehovah Our God
10:35 Applying God's Word in Our Own Families
(See WT 7-15-75 pages 433-438)
11:15 We Appreciate the Young Ones Who Are Walking in Jehovah's Way
(See WT 7-15-75 pages 439-444)
11:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:45 DRAMA: "The Zeal for Your House Will Eat Me Up"
1:00 Song No. 118
AFTERNOON
2:55 Music
3:00 Song No. 51 and Reports from Abroad
3:30 Do Not Hold Back from "Practicing the Truth"
(See WT 9-15-74 pages 560-571)
4:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:30 Gaining Wealth for Earth's New King
(See WT 12-1-73 pages 709-725)
(RELEASE: "God's Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached" (book))
5:30 Song No. 27 and Prayer
1973 "DIVINE VICTORY" INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-73 pages 629-639
Awake! 8-22-73 pages 13-16
Awake! 11-8-73 pages 13-20)
DAY 5
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 72, Prayer, Daily Text
10:10 Do You Enjoy "Freeness of Speech" Toward the "Hearer of Prayer"?
(See WT 7-1-75 pages 401-413)
10:35 Cultivate Intense Love for One Another
(See WT 6-1-75 pages 336-348)
11:00 What Will You Do in the Face of Satan's Attack?
(See WT 8-1-76 pages 464-475)
11:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:35 Have You "Stopped Storing Up Treasures on Earth"?
(See WT 9-15-75 pages 561-575)
12:00 DRAMA: Who Will Escape and Stand Before the Son of Man?
1:00 Song No. 88
AFTERNOON
2:45 Music
2:55 Song No. 105 and Prayer
3:00 PUBLIC TALK:
Divine Victory--Its Meaning for Distressed Humanity
(See WT 10-15-73 pages 611-626)
4:00 Music
4:15 Concluding Remarks
5:15 Song No. 110 and Prayer
1974 "DIVINE PURPOSE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-74 pages 632-639
Awake! 11-8-74 pages 17-21)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 66, Prayer, Day's Text
10:10 Address by Chairman:
"Called out of Darkness into His Wonderful Light"
10:55 Preach, Saying "The Kingdom of the Heavens Has Drawn Near"
11:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 On Whose Authority Do You Speak?
12:30 DRAMA: To Whose Authority Do You Listen?
1:00 Song No. 65
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 49
3:00 The Elders Are There to Help You
3:30 Shepherds of the Flock Under One Lord
(See WT 7-1-76 pages 400-411)
4:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Survival and Life by Harmonizing with God's Purpose
(See WT 11-1-74 pages 657-669)
5:30 Song No. 117 and Prayer
1974 "DIVINE PURPOSE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-74 pages 632-639
Awake! 11-8-74 pages 17-21)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:55 Music
9:00 Song No. 62, Prayer, Day's Text
9:10 Baptism: Be a Living Witness for the Good News
(See WT 7-1-77 pages 400-404)
9:40 Baptism Candidates Leave; Audience Sings Songs Nos. 82, 92, 112
10:00 Prove Yourselves True Disciples of Christ
(See WT 7-1-77 pages 405-409)
10:30 "We Thank God When We Make Mention of You"
11:25 Are You Working Out Your Own Salvation?
11:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 Safeguarded by Faith and Hope That Are Fixed on Jehovah
(See WT 1-15-75 pages 49-61)
(RELEASE: "Is This Life All There Is?" (book))
1:00 Song No. 111
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 7
3:00 "Not Holding Our Lives Too Dear"
(See WT 5-1-76 pages 278-284)
3:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
3:30 DRAMA: The Tested Quality of Our Faith--A Cause for Praise and Honor
(See WT 5-1-76 pages 272-278)
5:30 Song No. 17 and Prayer
1974 "DIVINE PURPOSE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-74 pages 632-639
Awake! 11-8-74 pages 17-21)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 44, Prayer, Day's Text
10:10 Confidence in the Righteousness of God
(See WT 6-1-76 pages 337-349)
10:40 "We Are Not Ignorant of His Designs"
11:10 Be Humble Under the Mighty Hand of God
11:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:45 "Strengthen Your Brothers"
(See WT 6-15-76 pages 368-374)
12:15 Why We Have Not Been Told "That Day and Hour"
(See WT 5-1-75 pages 272-284)
1:00 Song No. 55
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 83
3:00 DRAMA: Beware of Losing Faith by Drawing Away From Jehovah
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
4:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:30 The King's Wedding Feast in God's Purpose
(See WT 11-15-74 pages 685-700)
(RELEASE: "God's Eternal Purpose Now Triumphing For Man's Good" (book))
5:45 Song No. 86 and Prayer
1974 "DIVINE PURPOSE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-74 pages 632-639
Awake! 11-8-74 pages 17-21)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 2, Prayer, Day's Text
10:10 "Shout in Triumph to God"
10:40 Cultivating Hatred for What is Bad
11:05 Do You Exercise Self-Control in All Things?
11:30 Improving the Effectiveness of Your Conscience
(See WT 9-1-76 pages 528-533)
11:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 Youths Who Are "Examples to the Faithful Ones"
(See WT 9-1-76 pages 517-522)
1:00 Song No. 73
AFTERNOON
2:45 Music
2:55 Song No. 105 and Prayer
3:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Human Plans Failing as God's Purpose Succeeds
(See WT 10-15-74 pages 611-623)
4:05 Concluding Comments
4:50 Song No. 85 and Prayer
1975 "DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-75 pages 624-630
Awake! 10-22-75 pages 16-23)
DAY 1
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 5, Prayer, Day's Text
10:10 Address by Chairman:
"Give Thanks to Jehovah for His Loving-Kindness"
(See WT 2-15-77 pages 112-121)
10:55 Do Not Let Blessings Slip Away
11:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:30 The Joy of Serving Jehovah
12:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Letting God Be the Sovereign of Our Lives
(See WT 11-1-75 pages 652-663)
1:00 Song No. 44
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 42
3:00 Use Every Form of Prayer and Supplication
3:30 Do You Have the Courage to Be Different?
3:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:00 DRAMA: "Do Not Become Unevenly Yoked with Unbelievers"
5:30 Song No. 31 and Prayer
1975 "DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-75 pages 624-630
Awake! 10-22-75 pages 16-23)
DAY 2
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
8:55 Music
9:00 Song No. 20, Prayer, Day's Text
9:10 Using Perceptive Powers to Distinguish Right and Wrong
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: Congregation Elders--
"Fellow Workers for Your Joy"
May Christ's Undeserved Kindness Be with the Spirit You Show
(See WT 6-15-77 pages 368-372)
"Preside in a Fine Way"
(See WT 3-1-77 pages 153-157)
Judging with Righteousness, Wisdom and Mercy
(See WT 3-1-77 pages 146-152)
11:00 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:05 DRAMA: "That the Word of God May Not Be Spoken of Abusively"
11:35 Baptism: The Fear of Jehovah and Christian Baptism
12:05 Song No. 8
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 92
3:00 "Be Content With These Things"
3:30 "Jehovah Is My Helper; I Will Not Be Afraid"
(See WT 8-15-76 pages 492-502)
4:00 Are You Ready to Help One Another?
4:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:35 "Keep Awake, that You May Succeed in Escaping"
5:20 Song No. 88 and Prayer
1975 "DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-75 pages 624-630
Awake! 10-22-75 pages 16-23)
DAY 3
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 63, Prayer, Day's Text
10:10 Grow in Christian Knowledge
10:40 Questions and Answers
11:45 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:50 Facing the "Great Tribulation" with Confidence
(See WT 1-15-77 pages 40-49)
12:50 Song No. 21
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 85
3:00 Keeping Your Family United in the Time of the End
3:30 DRAMA: "Keep Your Senses," and Go On Building with the Greater Noah
4:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:35 Discourse: Our Refuge Under the Incorruptible "Kingdom of the Heavens"
(See WT 11-15-75 pages 685-697)
(RELEASE: "Man's Salvation Out of World Distress at Hand!" (book))
5:35 Song No. 19 and Prayer
1975 "DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-75 pages 624-630
Awake! 10-22-75 pages 16-23)
DAY 4
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:55 Music
10:00 Song No. 14, Prayer, Day's Text
10:10 Do You Appreciate God's Patience Toward You?
(See WT 2-1-77 pages 80-89)
10:35 Be Found Conducting Yourself as a "Lesser One"
(See WT 6-1-81 pages 16-25)
11:00 Long-suffering Protects Against Stumbling
11:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:30 DRAMA: Pure and Upright Practices--Necessary to a Child's Life
12:00 Fix Your Heart on the Things Hoped For
12:25 Song No. 111
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
1:55 Song No. 61 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
One World, One Government, Under God's Sovereignty
(See WT 10-15-75 pages 611-623)
3:00 Music
3:05 Concluding Comments
3:50 Song No. 105 and Prayer
1976 "SACRED SERVICE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-76 pages 618-620
Awake! 10-22-76 pages 16-23)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Sacred Service as a Family
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
10:00 Song No. 8, Prayer, Day's Text
10:05 Chairman's Opening Address:
Appreciating Our Spiritual Festival
10:50 SYMPOSIUM: Sacred Service Aids the Household Toward Survival
--In Biblical Times
11:05 --In Modern Times
11:50 ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Rendering Sacred Service Day and Night
(See WT 10-1-76 pages 592-602)
12:45 Song No. 11
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 63
3:00 What Sort of a Man Are You?
3:30 The Woman Who Procures Praise for Herself
4:00 What Does Youth Want out of Life?
(See WT 10-15-76 pages 621-625)
(RELEASE: "Your Youth--Getting the Best Out of It" (book))
4:45 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:50 DRAMA: Have You Fixed Your Heart on Jehovah's Worship?
5:35 Song No. 88 and Prayer
1976 "SACRED SERVICE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-76 pages 618-620
Awake! 10-22-76 pages 16-23)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Your Sacred Service in the Congregation
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:10 Music
9:15 Song No. 49, Prayer, Yesterday's Highlights
9:25 We Need Jehovah's Congregation
9:50 Do You Show Proper Honor and Respect?
10:15 Elders, Cooperate as God's Fellow Workers
10:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:45 Gaining Greater Benefits from Traveling Overseers
(See WT 2-15-79 pages 16-26)
11:30 Baptism Opens the Door to Sacred Service
12:00 Song No. 82, to Baptism
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 70
3:00 "Reprove Before All Onlookers"
(See WT 12-1-76 pages 730-735, also pages 717-730)
3:40 Holy Spirit in Action
(See WT 11-1-76 pages 656-668)
(RELEASE: "Holy Spirit--The Force Behind the Coming New Order" (book))
4:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:30 DRAMA: "In Showing Honor...Take the Lead"
5:30 Song No. 61 and Prayer
1976 "SACRED SERVICE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-76 pages 618-620
Awake! 10-22-76 pages 16-23)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Sacred Service in the Field
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
9:55 Song No. 100, Prayer, Yesterday's Highlights
10:05 Are You Prepared to Talk on the Bible?
(See WT 11-1-77 pages 644-647)
10:25 Let the Fine Shepherd's Voice Be Heard
10:45 Enlarging Your Sacred Service
11:05 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:10 Never Forget You Are a Witness
11:35 Joys of Sacred Service
12:00 Sounding Forth Good News in All the Earth
(See WT 11-15-76 pages 680-689)
(RELEASE: "Good News for All Nations" (book))
12:45 Song No. 66
AFTERNOON
2:50 Music
2:55 Song No. 25
3:00 "Make Disciples...Teaching Them"
(See WT 5-1-77 pages 276-280)
3:25 Building Bible Students with Fire-Resistant Material
3:45 Aiding New Disciples to Be Fruitful
4:10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:15 Rendering Sacred Service Whole-souled
(See WT 8-1-77 pages 464-469)
4:45 DRAMA: Are You an Example to the Flock?
5:45 Song No. 37 and Prayer
1976 "SACRED SERVICE" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-76 pages 618-620
Awake! 10-22-76 pages 16-23)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Enduring in Sacred Service
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:25 Song No. 19, Prayer, Yesterday's Highlights
9:35 Keeping in Expectation of the End
10:05 Stand Firm in the Faith
10:30 Prayer as an Aid to Sacred Service
10:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:00 DRAMA: Maintaining Intergrity Down to the End
11:50 Song No. 44
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
1:55 Song No. 76 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Will Serving God Solve Your Problems?
3:00 Music
3:05 What Did You Learn at This "Sacred Service" Assembly?
3:30 Girded for the Service Ahead
(See WT 1-1-77 pages 17-25)
4:00 Song No. 109 and Prayer
1977 "JOYFUL WORKERS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-77 pages 611-616
Awake! 10-22-77 pages 24-28)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Working What Is Good at Home
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:15 Music
9:25 Song No. 64, Prayer
9:30 Chairman's Words of Welcome:
Keep Busy in the Work of Jehovah
10:00 Training Children from Infancy
10:25 Youth's Place in Christian Society
10:50 Family Discipline Brings Joy
11:15 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:25 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Share Joyfully with Jesus Christ in Jehovah's Work
(See WT 6-1-78 pages 16-25)
12:10 Song No. 19
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
2:25 Song No. 108
2:30 Working Together to Make a Success of Marriage
3:00 Courageously Coping With Family Opposition
3:30 Appreciating the Sacredness of Blood
(See WT 6-15-78 pages 16-20)
3:45 Jehovah's Witnesses and the Question of Blood
(See WT 6-15-78 pages 21-26)
(RELEASE: "Jehovah's Witnesses and the Question of Blood" (booklet))
4:15 Aiding Others to Respect Our Position
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of October 1977 (U.S. edition), page 3)
4:35 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:40 DRAMA: "God Is Not Far Off from Each One of Us"
5:25 Song No. 23 and Prayer
1977 "JOYFUL WORKERS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-77 pages 611-616
Awake! 10-22-77 pages 24-28)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Inciting to Love and Fine Works
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:15 Music
9:25 Song No. 8, Prayer
9:30 Things We Learned Yesterday
9:40 Conducting Ourselves Honestly in All Things
10:05 Cleansed and Zealous for Fine Works
10:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:35 Love in Action
(See WT 9-15-78 pages 17-21)
11:05 "Select Wise, Discreet and Experienced Men"
(See WT 12-1-78 pages 16-25)
11:40 Our Choice to Work with Jehovah
(See WT 11-1-78 pages 12-21)
12:10 Song No. 61, to Baptism
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
2:25 Song No. 62
2:30 Secretaries to Benefit the Flock of God
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of September 1977 (U.S. edition), pages 3-4)
2:45 "They Will Be Taught By Jehovah"
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of September 1977 (U.S. edition), pages 4-5)
3:10 Administering God's Law in the Congregation
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of September 1977 (U.S. edition), pages 5-6)
3:35 Song No. 4
3:40 DRAMA: Jehovah's Name to Be Declared in All the Earth
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
4:25 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:30 Our Incoming World Government--God's Kingdom
(See WT 3-1-78 pages 16-31)
(RELEASE: "Our Incoming World Government--God's Kingdom" (book))
5:15 Song No. 27 and Prayer
1977 "JOYFUL WORKERS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-77 pages 611-616
Awake! 10-22-77 pages 24-28)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Exerting Ourselves in the Field
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:15 Music
9:25 Song No. 25, Prayer
9:30 Things We Learned Yesterday
9:40 Let Your Light Shine Forth Everywhere
10:10 Conversing on the Bible from House to House
10:40 Finding Joy in Disciple-making
11:10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:15 DRAMA: Are You Whole-souled in Service to God?
12:15 Song No. 88
AFTERNOON
2:15 Music
2:25 Song No. 105
2:30 What Does It Take to Have a Good Time?
3:00 Walking in the Light of Truth
3:35 Auxiliary Pioneering--Can You Share?
4:05 ANNOUNCEMENTS
4:10 Pioneer Work Makes the Heart Joyful
4:40 Life DOES Have a Purpose
(See WT 2-1-78 pages 16-21)
(RELEASE: "Life DOES Have a Purpose" (book))
5:25 Song No. 11 and Prayer
1977 "JOYFUL WORKERS" DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 10-15-77 pages 611-616
Awake! 10-22-77 pages 24-28)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Loyal Workers Inherit the Promises
(Notice how, prior to 1978, there was no mid-session song, only announcements.)
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:15 Music
9:25 Song No. 109, Prayer
9:30 Things We Learned Yesterday
9:40 Self-indulgent or Self-sacrificing--Which?
(See WT 8-1-78 pages 16-26)
10:10 Are You Independent or Loyal?
10:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:45 News of Loyal Ones from Other Lands
11:15 Jehovah Remembers Your Works
11:45 Song No. 44
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:55 Song No. 84 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
How God's Kingdom Can Benefit You
(See WT 1-15-78 pages 12-25)
3:00 Music
3:05 Impressions of This "Joyful Workers" District Assembly
3:30 Forward with the "Greater Works"!
4:10 Song No. 110 and Prayer
1978 "VICTORIOUS FAITH" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 15-22
WT 11-15-78 pages 3-11
WT 12-1-78 pages 6-13
WT 1-1-79 pages 12-17
Awake! 11-22-78 pages 16-24
Awake! 12-22-78 pages 17-23)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Fight the Fine Fight of the Faith--1 Timothy 6:12.
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
10:00 Music
10:10 Song No. 84, Prayer
10:15 Chairman's Address of Welcome:
WHY ARE WE HERE?
10:55 Why I Am Glad to Be Here
11:15 Elders, Carry On as Men!
11:45 Song No. 78 and Announcements
11:55 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
FAITH IN GOD'S SON--HOW SHOULD IT AFFECT YOU?
(See WT 2-1-79 pages 16-26)
12:40 Song No. 62
Intermission
AFTERNOON
3:05 Music
3:10 Song No. 49
3:15 Shepherds, Are You Paying Attention to the Flock?
(See WT 9-1-80 pages 14-27)
3:45 Overseers, Do the Work of an Evangelizer
4:15 Examples of Faith and Endurance
4:45 Song No. 112 and Announcements
(RELEASE: "Unseen Spirits--Do They Help Us? Or Do They Harm Us?"
(booklet))
4:55 DRAMA: To Whom Do You Belong?
5:50 Song No. 44 and Concluding Prayer
1978 "VICTORIOUS FAITH" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 15-22
WT 11-15-78 pages 3-11
WT 12-1-78 pages 6-13
WT 1-1-79 pages 12-17
Awake! 11-22-78 pages 16-24
Awake! 12-22-78 pages 17-23)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: A Unique Privilege--Faithfully Working with God
--2 Corinthians 6:1,2.
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
10:00 Music
10:10 Song No. 68, Prayer
10:15 Remember the Things Previously Spoken
10:30 Pioneering in the Steps of the Master
(See WT 1-15-80 pages 28-30)
11:00 Benefiting from the Pioneer Service School
11:30 Song No. 48 and Announcements
11:40 Bethel Service--A Demonstration of Faith
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of June 1979 (U.S. edition), pages 3-6)
12:10 DRAMA: "Do Not Look Behind You and Do Not Stand Still"
12:45 Song No. 21
Intermission
AFTERNOON
3:05 Music
3:10 Song No. 109
3:15 Faith Follows the Thing Heard--So Preach!
3:45 Working Hard and Exerting Ourselves
(See WT 1-1-81 pages 12-22)
4:15 Clean Bearers of Jehovah's Vessels
(See WT 5-1-83 pages 24-28)
4:45 Song No. 89 and Announcements
4:55 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
5:25 The Whole World Is Jehovah's Field
(RELEASE: "Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century" (brochure))
5:55 Declaration of Our Faith
(See 1979 Yearbook pages 256-259)
6:10 Field Service Announcements
6:15 Song No. 10 and Concluding Prayer
1978 "VICTORIOUS FAITH" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 15-22
WT 11-15-78 pages 3-11
WT 12-1-78 pages 6-13
WT 1-1-79 pages 12-17
Awake! 11-22-78 pages 16-24
Awake! 12-22-78 pages 17-23)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Youths, Be Examples in Faith--1 Timothy 4:12.
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
Activities in the Field
AFTERNOON
1:55 Music
2:05 Song No. 88 and Prayer
2:10 Remember the Things Previously Spoken
2:25 Keeping Integrity Under Test
2:55 Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain
3:25 Song No. 51 and Announcements
3:35 Youths Who Remember Their Creator
--Why I Am Glad I Got Baptized
--Why I Am Glad to Be Part of the Congregation
--What the Field Service Means to Me
(See WT 4-1-79 pages 12-14, 16-26)
4:05 DRAMA: Youths--What Is Your Goal in Life?
4:45 Song No. 73
4:50 Let the Young Children Come to Me
5:20 The Bible Comes Alive
(RELEASE: "My Book of Bible Stories" (book))
5:50 Song No. 119 and Concluding Prayer
1978 "VICTORIOUS FAITH" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 15-22
WT 11-15-78 pages 3-11
WT 12-1-78 pages 6-13
WT 1-1-79 pages 12-17
Awake! 11-22-78 pages 16-24
Awake! 12-22-78 pages 17-23)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Have Faith to the Saving of Your Household--Hebrews
11:7.
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:15 Music
9:25 Song No. 65, Prayer
9:30 Remember the Things Previously Spoken
9:45 Keep Your Marriage Honorable--God Is Not Mocked
(See WT 6-1-83 pages 12-22)
10:15 Coping with Marriage Problems in This Modern World
10:45 Song No. 56 and Announcements
10:55 Hearing from Those Who Have Heeded God's Counsel
11:25 Baptism--An Expression of Faith in Jehovah
(See WT 5-1-80 pages 12-26)
11:55 Song No. 74
Candidates proceed to the pool
Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:05 Music
2:10 Song No. 92
2:15 Not Using This World to the Full
(See WT 10-15-83 pages 16-26)
2:45 Love--The Surpassing Way
(See WT 4-15-80 pages 18-28)
3:15 Song No. 45 and Announcements
3:25 Bring Your Family Closer to Jehovah
3:55 Making Your Family Life Happy
(RELEASE: "Making Your Family Life Happy" (book))
4:25 Song No. 26
4:30 DRAMA: The Scriptural Adornment of Christian Women
5:00 Song No. 37 and Concluding Prayer
1978 "VICTORIOUS FAITH" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1979 Yearbook pages 15-22
WT 11-15-78 pages 3-11
WT 12-1-78 pages 6-13
WT 1-1-79 pages 12-17
Awake! 11-22-78 pages 16-24
Awake! 12-22-78 pages 17-23)
DAY 5
DAY'S THEME: The Faith That Gains the Victory--1 John 5:4.
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:15 Music
9:25 Song No. 23, Prayer
9:30 Remember the Things Previously Spoken
9:45 When You Pray, Ask in Faith
10:15 Prove Yourselves Ready
10:45 Song No. 38 and Announcements
(RELEASE: The Gospel According to John (audiocassettes))
10:55 Faith in Jehovah's Victorious Organization
(See WT 3-1-79 pages 12-18)
11:25 To Whom Shall We Go but Jesus Christ?
(See WT 3-1-79 pages 20-25)
11:55 Song No. 11
Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:55 Song No. 105, Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC LECTURE:
JESUS CHRIST--VICTORIOUS KING WITH WHOM NATIONS MUST RECKON
(See WT 1-15-79 pages 8-23)
3:00 Song No. 61 and Announcements
3:10 Did We Get the Sense of It?
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry of November 1978 (U.S. edition), page 7)
3:40 Continue to Stand Firm in the Faith
(See WT 1-1-79 pages 12-26)
4:30 Song No. 110 and Concluding Prayer
1979 "LIVING HOPE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1980 Yearbook pages 21-23, 30-32
WT 11-15-79 pages 3-8
Awake! 12-8-79 pages 16-20)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation."--
Romans 12:12
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 90 and Prayer
9:45 Chairman's Address:
Benefiting from This "Living Hope" Assembly
10:15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Creation's Hope--Awaiting Its Realization
(See WT 4-1-80 pages 16-26)
10:45 Song No. 93 and Announcements
10:55 Messengers of Hope in Modern Times
11:25 Keeping Watch for One Hundred Years
11:55 Song No. 111 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 51
2:10 Young and Old Express Their Hope
2:40 We Do Appreciate the Pioneer Publishers
2:55 Who Will Declare Their Hope Full-time?
3:25 Song No. 109 and Announcements
3:35 DRAMA: What Are You Choosing?
4:10 Are You Ready to Give Reason for Your Hope?
4:40 Declaring Your Hope in the Field
5:00 Song No. 4 and Concluding Prayer
1979 "LIVING HOPE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1980 Yearbook pages 21-23, 30-32
WT 11-15-79 pages 3-8
Awake! 12-8-79 pages 16-20)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Become doers of the word."--James 1:22
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
Activities in the Field
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 23 and Prayer
2:15 Is Your Conscience Bible-trained?
2:45 The Impression You Give to Onlookers
3:15 We Must Keep Separate from the World
(See WT 6-15-80 pages 5-10)
3:45 Song No. 92 and Announcements
3:55 DRAMA: The Need of the Fatherless Boy--Can You Help Him?
(See WT 9-15-80 pages 15-26)
4:30 Draw Close to Jehovah by Works of Faith
(RELEASE: "Commentary on the Letter of James" (book))
5:00 Song No. 78 and Concluding Prayer
1979 "LIVING HOPE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1980 Yearbook pages 21-23, 30-32
WT 11-15-79 pages 3-8
Awake! 12-8-79 pages 16-20)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Maintain your conduct fine among the nations."--1
Peter 2:12
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 8 and Prayer
9:45 By Way of Reminder
10:00 What Sort of Persons Ought We to Be In Holy Acts of Conduct?
10:25 In Deeds of Godly Devotion?
10:50 Song No. 66 and Announcements
11:00 DRAMA: "Be Transformed by Making Your Mind Over"
11:35 Baptism in Hope of Salvation
12:05 Song No. 76 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 94
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Soundness of Mind in a Mixed-up World
Need for a Sound Mind
Cultivating a Sound Mind
Blessings Resulting
3:10 Hold Fast Your Hope Without Wavering
3:40 Song No. 44 and Announcements
3:50 Neither Inactive nor Unfruitful
4:20 Choosing the Best Way of Life
(See WT 3-15-80 pages 16-26)
(RELEASE: "Choosing the Best Way of Life" (book))
5:00 Song No. 88 and Concluding Prayer
1979 "LIVING HOPE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: 1980 Yearbook pages 21-23, 30-32
WT 11-15-79 pages 3-8
Awake! 12-8-79 pages 16-20)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: "Keeping close in mind...the day of Jehovah."--2 Peter
3:12
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 14 and Prayer
9:45 By Way of Reminder
10:00 Christlike Modesty--Evidence of Wisdom
(See WT 1-15-84 pages 12-23)
10:30 Approaching Our God with Freeness of Speech
11:00 Song No. 20 and Announcements
(RELEASE: Acts of Apostles (audiocassettes))
11:10 Finding Answers in God's Word
11:40 They Kept Jehovah's Day in Mind
12:10 Song No. 61 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:25 Song No. 119
2:30 PUBLIC LECTURE:
Mankind's Only Hope--God's Unshakable Kingdom
3:30 Song No. 105 and Announcements
3:40 Spurred on by Our Living Hope
(See WT 1-1-80 pages 8-22)
4:30 Song No. 110 and Concluding Prayer
1980 "DIVINE LOVE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-80 pages 8-14
Awake! 12-22-80 pages 16-19)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: How God's Love Is Made Manifest--1 John 4:9
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
10:00 Song No. 44 and Prayer
10:10 Discussion of Day's Text
10:20 "The Greatest of These Is Love"
10:50 Song No. 34 and Announcements
11:00 Chairman's Address:
Drawn Together by the God of Love
11:30 DRAMA: Jehovah Will Guard the Way of His Loyal Ones
12:05 Song No. 65 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 64
2:10 Loyal Ones in Our Midst Today
2:35 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Manifestations of Divine Love--How Should They Motivate You?
3:10 Song No. 19 and Announcements
3:20 SYMPOSIUM: God's Provisions for Those Who Love Him!
Timely Food Through the Slave Class
"Gifts in Men"
Divine Education
4:20 Youths--Love Jehovah, Hate What Is Bad
(RELEASE: Kingdom Melodies No. 1 (cassette))
4:50 Closing Song No. 25 and Prayer
1980 "DIVINE LOVE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-80 pages 8-14
Awake! 12-22-80 pages 16-19)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Demonstrating Our Love of Neighbor--Romans 13:9
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
10:00 Song No. 51 and Prayer
10:10 Discussion of Day's Text
10:20 Keep On Speaking God's Word with Boldness
10:50 SYMPOSIUM: Showing Neighbor Love Week by Week
As a Diligent Congregation Publisher
By Sharing as an Auxiliary Pioneer
In the Full-Time Pioneer Field
11:35 Song No. 103 and Announcements
11:45 Sounding the Divine Warning
(See WT 2-1-81 pages 16-26)
12:25 Lovers of God Resolve...
(See WT 2-1-81 pages 26-28)
12:40 Prepared to Demonstrate Our Love
12:50 Closing Song No. 62 and Prayer
AFTERNOON
Activities In the Field
1980 "DIVINE LOVE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-80 pages 8-14
Awake! 12-22-80 pages 16-19)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Have Love Among Yourselves"--John 13:35
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 108 and Prayer
9:50 Discussion of Day's Text
10:00 Have Love for the Whole Association of Brothers
10:30 Putting Up with One Another in Love
11:00 Song No. 15 and Announcements
11:10 Care for the Sick and Elderly
11:40 Dedication--Our Response to God's Love
12:10 Song No. 82 and Intermission
To the Immersion
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 63
2:10 From Here and There in the Field
2:35 Coping with Problems in One-Parent Homes
3:05 SYMPOSIUM: Training Our Children to Be Lovers of Jehovah
Raising Our Children to Become Disciples
Disciplining Our Children in Righteousness
3:45 Song No. 73 and Announcements
3:55 Happiness--How to Find It
(See WT 4-1-81 pages 16-26)
(RELEASE: "Happiness--How to Find It" (book))
4:25 DRAMA: Do Not Despise Sacred Things
5:00 Closing Song No. 72 and Prayer
1980 "DIVINE LOVE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-80 pages 8-14
Awake! 12-22-80 pages 16-19)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: "Love Righteousness, Hate Wickedness"--Psalm 45:7
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 88 and Prayer
9:50 Discussion of Day's Text
10:00 The God of Love Hates a Divorcing
(See WT 7-1-81 pages 17-22)
10:30 Imitating Our Loving God of Order
11:00 Song No. 52 and Announcements
11:10 Whom Jehovah Loves He Disciplines
11:40 DRAMA: The Battle Is Not Yours, but God's
(See WT 7-1-84 pages 13-19)
12:15 Song No. 7 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:05 Music
2:20 Song No. 84 and Prayer
2:30 PUBLIC LECTURE:
Why Will a Loving God Exact Vengeance?
(See WT 1-15-81 pages 3-15)
3:30 Song No. 61 and Announcements
3:40 How Good the God of Love Has Been to Us!
4:00 Moved to Action by Divine Love
4:40 Concluding Song No. 110 and Prayer
1981 "KINGDOM LOYALTY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-81 pages 9-14
Awake! 12-8-81 pages 16-20)
DAY 1
FAMILY DAY
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
10:00 Song No. 65 and Prayer
10:10 Discussion of Day's Text
10:20 What Kind of a Listener Are You?
10:50 Song No. 85 and Announcements
11:00 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, Jehovah's Loyal Family!
11:30 Do You Practice Self-Discipline?
12:00 Song No. 55 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 9
2:10 Hearing from Loyal Family Groups
2:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Loyalty to "The Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ"
(See WT 3-15-82 pages 14-19)
3:00 Song No. 13 and Announcements
3:10 Loyal Parents Rear Faithful Children
3:30 Train Your Children to Be Loyal Subjects of the Kingdom
3:55 Children, Always Demonstrate Your Loyalty to the Kingdom
4:20 Loyally Advocating the Word
(See WT 3-15-82 pages 20-27)
(RELEASE: New World Translation--1981 Revised Edition)
4:50 Closing Song No. 100 and Prayer
1981 "KINGDOM LOYALTY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-81 pages 9-14
Awake! 12-8-81 pages 16-20)
DAY 2
FIELD MINISTRY DAY
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
10:00 Song No. 27 and Prayer
10:10 Discussion of Day's Text
10:20 Loyally Keeping Spiritual Goals in View
(See WT 6-15-82 pages 5-9)
10:50 Encouraging the Full-Time Ministry
11:20 Song No. 40 and Announcements
11:30 Who Are Adequately Qualified to Be Ministers?
(See WT 11-15-82 pages 16-25)
12:00 Forward, You Ministers of the Kingdom!
(See WT 1-1-82 pages 16-31)
12:30 "Sent Forth to Preach the Kingdom"
12:40 Closing Song No. 61 and Prayer
AFTERNOON
Activities in the Field
1981 "KINGDOM LOYALTY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-81 pages 9-14
Awake! 12-8-81 pages 16-20)
DAY 3
CONGREGATION DAY
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 33 and Prayer
9:50 Discussion of Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Elders as Examples of Loyalty--
to Jehovah and His Righteous Principles
to Christ and His "Discreet Slave"
to the Congregation Arrangements
11:00 Song No. 87 and Announcements
11:10 Cast Your Anxieties on Jehovah
11:40 Your Dedication Calls for Loyalty
12:10 Song No. 112 and Intermission
(To the site of the baptism)
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 65
2:10 Sharing with Loyal Ones in the Kingdom Proclamation
2:40 How Jehovah Leads His People
3:10 We Need the Congregation
3:40 Song No. 80 and Announcements
3:50 "Let Your Kingdom Come"
(See WT 5-1-82 pages 8-15)
(RELEASE: "Let Your Kingdom Come" (book))
4:20 DRAMA: Jehovah Rewards His Loyal Ones
4:50 Closing Song No. 62 and Prayer
1981 "KINGDOM LOYALTY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 12-1-81 pages 9-14
Awake! 12-8-81 pages 16-20)
DAY 4
KINGDOM DAY
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 104 and Prayer
9:50 Discussion of Day's Text
10:00 Singleness--Its Advantages and Opportunities
(See WT 6-15-82 pages 10-15)
10:30 Loyally Submitting to Theocratic Order
(See WT 6-1-82 pages 16-20)
11:00 Song No. 36 and Announcements
11:10 "Each One in His Place"
(See WT 6-1-82 pages 21-26)
11:40 DRAMA: Beware of Rebellious Talk
12:10 Song No. 70 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:05 Music
2:20 Song No. 93 and Prayer
2:30 PUBLIC LECTURE:
"The Signs of the Times"--What Do They Mean To You?
(See WT 5-15-82 pages 12-26)
3:30 Song No. 6 and Announcements
3:40 Rejoicing in Jehovah's Blessings
4:00 Advancing as Loyal Kingdom Proclaimers
4:40 Closing Song No. 110 and Prayer
1982 "KINGDOM TRUTH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-82 pages 20-26)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Upholding Doctrinal Truth
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
AFTERNOON
1:20 Music
1:30 Song No. 95 and Prayer
1:40 Chairman's Address:
Be Attentive to Kingdom Truth
2:10 What the Truth Means to Us
2:30 Worshiping the One God of Truth
3:00 Song No. 21 and Announcements
3:10 Become Full-Grown in the Truth
Understanding the Bible's Teaching on--
The Soul
Creation
Resurrection
Being Born Again
3:40 Exposing the Devil's Subtle Designs
(See WT 1-15-83 pages 18-22)
4:00 Armed for the Fight Against Wicked Spirits
(See WT 1-15-83 pages 23-27)
4:20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Where Do You Stand on the Kingdom Issue?
(See WT 1-1-83 pages 8-24)
4:50 Closing Song, No. 76, and Prayer
1982 "KINGDOM TRUTH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-82 pages 20-26)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Ministers of Kingdom Truth
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:50 Music
10:00 Song No. 109 and Prayer
10:10 Consideration of Text for the Day
10:20 SYMPOSIUM: Enlarging Your Sacred Service
As a Congregation Publisher
As an Auxiliary Pioneer
As a Regular Pioneer or Other Full-Time Minister
11:20 Song No. 9 and Announcements
11:30 Fulfilling the Kingdom Ministry
11:50 Aid Lowly Ones to Be Truth Proclaimers
(RELEASE: "Enjoy Life on Earth Forever!" (brochure))
12:10 Song No. 51 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 92
2:10 "The Time Left Is Reduced"
(See WT 11-15-84 pages 21-26)
2:30 What Is Our Position Toward Opposers of the Truth?
(See WT 3-1-83 pages 21-26)
3:00 Song No. 91 and Announcements
3:10 DRAMA: "How...Will They Hear Without Someone to Preach?"
3:45 Prepared to Bear Witness to the Truth
3:55 Closing Song, No. 10, and Prayer
4:05 To the Field
1982 "KINGDOM TRUTH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-82 pages 20-26)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Living By Principles of Truth
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 65 and Prayer
9:50 Consideration of Text for the Day
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Serving Jehovah as a Family
Husbands and Fathers, Exercise Christian Headship
Parents, Inculcate the Truth in Your Children
Youths, Remember, "What You Sow You Reap"
(See WT 11-15-84 pages 28-31)
11:00 Song No. 88 and Announcements
11:10 Counteracting Permissiveness With Bible Principles
(See WT 8-15-83 pages 25-29)
11:40 Ordained as Ministers of the Kingdom
12:10 Song No. 82 and Intermission
(To the site of the baptism)
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 55
2:10 Following Bible Principles Is the Wise Course
2:40 How Jehovah's Standards Help Us
(See WT 6-15-83 pages 10-15)
3:10 Song No. 71 and Announcements
3:20 Beware of Music That Debases
(See WT 10-15-83 pages 10-15)
3:50 "Jerusalem"--A Cause for Exultation
(See WT 3-15-83 pages 17-26)
4:20 The Truth That Leads to an Earthly Paradise
(RELEASE: "You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth" (book))
5:00 Closing Song, No. 19, and Prayer
1982 "KINGDOM TRUTH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 11-1-82 pages 20-26)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Holding Fast to Prophetic Truth
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 29 and Prayer
9:50 Consideration of Text for the Day
10:00 Do Not "Turn Back to the Weak and Beggarly Things"
(See WT 6-15-83 pages 16-21)
10:30 "Flocking Together in Battle Line"
(See WT 3-1-83 pages 16-21)
11:00 Song No. 33 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Fearless Proclaimer of an Unpopular Message
12:05 Song No. 39 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:05 Music
2:20 Song No. 105 and Prayer
2:30 PUBLIC LECTURE:
The Truth That Can Set You Free
3:30 Song No. 62 and Announcements
3:40 Satisfied With Food at This Proper Time
4:00 On With the Proclamation of Kingdom Truth!
4:40 Closing Song, No. 110, and Prayer
1983 "KINGDOM UNITY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-84 pages 25-31
Awake! 1-22-84 pages 16-20)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Fellow Workers for the Kingdom of God
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
AFTERNOON
1:20 Music
1:30 Song No. 29 and Prayer
1:40 A People Who Listen, Learn and Obey
2:00 Chairman's Address:
We Are Guests of Jehovah, the God of Unity
2:30 Some Longtime Guests Testify
3:00 Song No. 103 and Announcements
3:10 Keep On Preaching the Kingdom
(RELEASE: Kingdom News No. 32, entitled “A United, Happy Family. What Is the Key?”)
3:30 Music That Praises Jehovah
Announcement of Future Release of Sing Praises Songbook
4:00 Making the Most of Our Kingdom Ministry
Christ's Coming--What Does It Mean?
Interfaith--Why Not for Christians?
Will Our Planet Have a Fiery End?
The Kingdom--A Real Government
4:30 Song No. 88 and Closing Prayer
To the Field
1983 "KINGDOM UNITY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-84 pages 25-31
Awake! 1-22-84 pages 16-20)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Fitly United in the Same Line of Thought
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 85 and Prayer
9:50 Benefiting From the Day's Text
10:00 Unitedly Imitating Devoted Overseers
10:20 Men Who Minister in a Fine Manner
10:50 Song No. 99 and Announcements
11:00 Our Supportive Role in the Congregation
(RELEASE:
Good News for All Nations)
11:20 DRAMA: Maintaining Family Unity
12:10 Song No. 55 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 36
1:50 Encourage One Another as the Day Draws Near
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Families United in Worship
Practicing Godly Devotion at Home
Parents, Train Your Children to Endure
Youths, Uphold Christian Principles in School
3:10 Song No. 65 and Announcements
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3:20 How Jehovah Has Kept Us United
3:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Kingdom Unity a Reality Today
(See WT 3-1-84 pages 16-26)
(RELEASE: "School and Jehovah's Witnesses" (brochure))
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4:20 Beware of Greediness in a Materialistic World
(See WT 4-1-85 pages 16-20)
4:50 Song No. 63 and Closing Prayer
1983 "KINGDOM UNITY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-84 pages 25-31
Awake! 1-22-84 pages 16-20)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Observing the Oneness of the Spirit
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 64 and Prayer
9:50 Benefiting From the Day's Text
10:00 Carry On Prayer for One Another
(See WT 5-1-84 pages 12-16)
10:30 Are You Building Your Future With God's Organization?
(See WT 7-15-84 pages 10-20)
11:00 Song No. 61 and Announcements
11:10 Setting and Reaching Proper Goals
11:40 Dedication--The Way to Share in Kingdom Unity
12:10 Song No. 82 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 70
1:50 Are You Tolerating Secret Faults?
(See WT 4-15-85 pages 10-20)
2:10 How Different Are We From the World?
(See WT 4-1-85 pages 10-15)
2:40 Gilead School--Its Accomplishments (1943-1983)
3:20 Song No. 109 and Announcements
************ PORTION OF PROGRAM TRANSMITTED OVER TELEPHONE HOOKUP
*************
3:30 The Fine Shepherd and His Two Folds
(See WT 2-15-84 pages 10-20)
4:05 United in Worship of the Only True God
(See WT 2-1-84 pages 16-26)
(RELEASE: "United in Worship of the Only True God" (book))
******************** END OF TRANSMITTED PORTION OF PROGRAM ********************
4:30 Song No. 90 and Closing Prayer
1983 "KINGDOM UNITY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-84 pages 25-31
Awake! 1-22-84 pages 16-20)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Glorifying God With One Accord
(Song numbers are from the 1966 songbook, "Singing and Accompanying Yourselves
with Music in your Hearts.")
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 92 and Prayer
9:50 Benefiting From the Day's Text
10:00 The Challenge of Maturity--Are You Meeting It?
(See WT 5-1-85 pages 8-17)
10:30 Blessings of Kingdom Unity Foretold
11:00 Song No. 19 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Unitedly Getting God's Work Done Despite Opposition
12:00 Song No. 11 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:50 Song No. 108 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Who Are United in This Strife-torn World?
(See WT 3-15-84 pages 9-19)
3:00 Song No. 62 and Announcements
3:10 Have Intense Love for One Another
3:30 In Unison Keep Crying Out Joyfully
(See WT 1-1-84 pages 14-30)
4:10 Closing Song No. 8 and Prayer
1984 "KINGDOM INCREASE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-85 pages 22-28
Awake! 1-22-85 pages 18-23)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "The Little One Becomes a Thousand"
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 8 and Prayer
1:50 "Listen and Become Wise in Your Future"
2:10 Chairman's Address:
"Together Let Us Exalt God's Name"
2:40 Declaring Jehovah's Works to the Next Generation
3:10 Keeping Spotless, Unblemished and in Peace
(See WT 5-1-86 pages 15-20)
3:30 Song No. 53 and Announcements
3:40 Talking About the Glory of His Kingship
(See WT 10-15-87 pages 22-27)
4:10 The Increase Is On
4:40 Survivors Into a New Earth
(RELEASE: "Survival Into a New Earth" (book))
5:10 Song No. 4 and Closing Prayer
1984 "KINGDOM INCREASE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-85 pages 22-28
Awake! 1-22-85 pages 18-23)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Declaring Abroad the Kingdom"
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 43 and Prayer
9:40 Consider the Scriptures Daily
9:50 Will You Enter the Large Open Door?
10:10 Intensely Occupied With the Kingdom Good News
10:40 In Your Training Aim for Godly Devotion
(See WT 8-15-85 pages 16-27)
11:10 Song No. 138 and Announcements
11:20 DRAMA: Divine Education Increases Kingdom Fruitage
12:10 Song No. 91 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 169
1:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Kingdom Fruitage Increasing in All the World
2:20 A Joyful People--Why?
(See WT 3-15-87 pages 21-23)
2:40 They Can Help You to Preach
3:00 Song No. 113 and Closing Prayer
To the Field
1984 "KINGDOM INCREASE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-85 pages 22-28
Awake! 1-22-85 pages 18-23)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Practicing the Things We Learn
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 38 and Prayer
9:50 Consider the Scriptures Daily
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Measuring Up as a Christian Family
Responsibility of the Husband
A Wife Who Shows Deep Respect
Children Who Honor Their Parents
10:50 Song No. 164 and Announcements
11:00 Youths, Do Not Be Deceived
(See WT 8-1-86 pages 10-15)
11:20 Sons Who Make Jehovah's Heart Glad
(See WT 8-1-86 pages 15-20)
11:40 Subjecting Ourselves Under Jehovah's Mighty Hand
12:10 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 77
1:50 Elders, Imitate the Great Shepherd
(See WT 11-15-85 pages 23-27)
2:20 What It Means to Submit to Kingdom Authority
2:50 Do Not Share in the Sins of Others
(See WT 11-15-85 pages 18-22)
3:20 Song No. 191 and Announcements
3:30 At Which Table Are You Feeding?
4:00 The Faith and Works of Our Worldwide Association
4:20 The Sacred Scriptures Increase Our Accurate Knowledge of God
(RELEASE: 1984 New World Translation--Reference Edition (rbi8))
5:00 Song No. 46 and Closing Prayer
1984 "KINGDOM INCREASE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-85 pages 22-28
Awake! 1-22-85 pages 18-23)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: "No End to the Abundance of Kingdom Rule"
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 6 and Prayer
9:50 Consider the Scriptures Daily
10:00 Do You Abhor What Is Bad?
10:30 Kingdom Increase Adds Responsibility
11:00 Song No. 123 and Announcements
(RELEASE: "The Divine Name That Will Endure Forever" (brochure))
11:10 DRAMA: Guard Against Disgraceful Folly
11:45 Song No. 177 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:35 Music
1:50 Song No. 195 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC ADDRESS:
A Government That Accomplishes What Man Cannot
(See WT 1-15-85 pages 10-20)
3:00 Song No. 181 and Announcements
3:10 The Honor of Bearing Jehovah's Name
3:30 Kingdom Organization Geared for More Increase
4:10 Song No. 45 and Closing Prayer
1985 "INTEGRITY KEEPERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-86 pages 26-31)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Walking in Integrity"
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 160 and Prayer
1:50 "Hear, O My People," the Word of Jehovah
2:10 Chairman's Address:
"Let Integrity Safeguard Us"
2:40 Encouraged by the Example of Tested Integrity Keepers
3:10 "Not Ashamed of the Good News"
3:30 Song No. 148 and Announcements
3:40 "The Things Revealed Belong to Us and to Our Sons"
(See WT 5-15-86 pages 10-15)
4:10 Finding Delight in Jehovah's Word
(See WT 5-15-86 pages 15-20)
4:40 Reasoning From the Scriptures
(See WT 3-1-86 pages 26-31)
(RELEASE: "Reasoning From the Scriptures" (book))
5:10 Song No. 42 and Closing Prayer
1985 "INTEGRITY KEEPERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-86 pages 26-31)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Handling the Word of Truth Aright"
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 128 and Prayer
9:40 Deriving Benefits From the Day's Text
9:50 Exert Yourselves Vigorously in Full-Time Service
(See WT 1-15-86 pages 10-14)
10:20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Gladden Jehovah's Heart by Keeping Integrity
(See WT 2-1-86 pages 10-15)
10:50 "The Blessing of Jehovah--That Is What Makes Rich"
(See WT 6-15-86 pages 8-13)
11:10 Song No. 9 and Announcements
(RELEASE: "The Government That Will Bring Paradise" (brochure))
11:20 DRAMA: Your Future--A Challenge
12:10 Song No. 183 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 133
1:40 "Sow Bountifully, Reap Bountifully"
(See WT 6-15-86 pages 15-20)
2:10 "How You Ought to Be Giving an Answer to Each One"
2:40 Declaring Jehovah's Wonderful Works
3:00 Song No. 181 and Closing Prayer
To the Field
1985 "INTEGRITY KEEPERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-86 pages 26-31)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Blameless Amid a Twisted Generation"
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 43 and Prayer
9:50 Deriving Benefits From the Day's Text
10:00 Honoring Jehovah With Our Valuable Things
10:20 Regaining Power, Not Tiring Out
(See WT 1-15-86 pages 15-20)
10:50 Song No. 174 and Announcements
11:00 Living for God's Will Today and Forever
(See WT 7-1-86 pages 18-23)
11:30 Lining Up With Jehovah's Integrity Keepers
(See WT 7-1-86 pages 23-28)
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 144
1:50 Is the Dread of Jehovah Upon Us?
2:20 Scriptures Beneficial to Set Things Straight
3:00 Determined to Serve Jehovah With a Complete Heart
(See WT 6-1-86 pages 15-20)
3:20 Song No. 131 and Announcements
3:30 As a Family Member, Is Your Eye "Simple"?
(See WT 5-1-86 pages 10-14)
4:00 Carefully Following the Orders of the King
(See WT 6-1-86 pages 20-25)
4:30 Integrity to Truth in a Godless World
(See WT 4-1-86 pages 10-21)
(RELEASE: "Life--How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or By Creation?"
(book))
5:00 Song No. 111 and Closing Prayer
1985 "INTEGRITY KEEPERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-86 pages 26-31)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: "Maintaining Fine Conduct Among the Nations"
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 79 and Prayer
9:50 Deriving Benefits From the Day's Text
10:00 Can Anything Separate You From God's Love?
(See WT 6-1-86 pages 10-14)
10:30 "Do Not Be Quickly Shaken From Your Reason"
(See WT 3-15-86 pages 10-20)
11:00 Song No. 177 and Announcements
(RELEASE: Kingdom Melodies No. 6 (audiocassette))
11:10 DRAMA: Fear God, Turn Away From Bad
(See WT 3-1-86 pages 10-20)
11:55 Song No. 217 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 187 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
God's Times and Seasons--To What Do They Point?
(See WT 4-15-86 pages 10-20)
2:55 Song No. 201 and Announcements
3:00 Comfort for Men of Integrity
(See WT 2-1-86 pages 15-20)
3:20 An Integrity-Keeping Organization on the Move
4:00 Song No. 45 and Closing Prayer
1986 "DIVINE PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-87 pages 26-31
Awake! 12-22-86 pages 22-27)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: God Will Bless His People With Peace--Psalm 29:11
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 217 and Prayer
1:50 "Listen and Get the Sense of It"
2:10 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, All You Seekers of Divine Peace
2:40 Hearing From Longtime Peace Proclaimers
3:10 How Meaningful Are Your Prayers?
(See WT 7-15-87 pages 10-20)
3:30 Song No. 161 and Announcements
3:40 Avoid Snares of Social Entertainment
(See WT 8-15-92 pages 15-20)
4:10 God's Judgments--Unpopular With the World
(See WT 4-1-88 pages 10-26)
4:40 "Making All Things New"
(See WT 3-1-87 pages 25-31)
(RELEASE: "Look! I am Making All Things New" (brochure))
5:10 Song No. 187 and Closing Prayer
1986 "DIVINE PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-87 pages 26-31
Awake! 12-22-86 pages 22-27)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Having Our Feet Shod With Good News of Peace--
Ephesians 6:15
MORNING
9:10 Music
9:20 Song No. 172 and Prayer
9:30 Examining the Day's Text
9:40 Do Your Utmost By Sharing in Full-time Service
(See WT 2-1-87 pages 15-20)
10:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Divine Peace For Those Taught by Jehovah
(See WT 3-15-87 pages 10-20)
10:40 Are You Satisfied With Jehovah's Spiritual Provisions?
(See WT 10-1-87 pages 10-14)
11:10 Song No. 91 and Announcements
(RELEASE: "Jehovah's Witnesses Unitedly Doing God's Will Worldwide"
(brochure))
11:20 DRAMA: Preserving Life in Time of Famine
(See WT 5-1-87 pages 10-20)
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:05 Song No. 150 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 111
1:40 Sacred Secrets Unsealed Yield A Sure Hope for Peace
(See WT 7-1-87 pages 10-20)
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Publishing Peace and Bringing Good News by:
Going From House to House
Making Return Visits
Conducting Home Bible Studies
2:40 Manifest an Eagerness to Share the Good News of Peace
(See WT 2-1-87 pages 10-14)
3:00 Song No. 72 and Closing Prayer
To the Field
1986 "DIVINE PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-87 pages 26-31
Awake! 12-22-86 pages 22-27)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Observing the Oneness of the Spirit in the Uniting Bond of Peace
--Ephesians 4:3
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Day's Text
10:00 Jehovah's Discipline Yields Peaceable Fruit
(See WT 10-1-87 pages 15-20)
10:20 Youths--Are You Spiritually Progressive?
(See WT 8-15-87 pages 10-20)
10:50 Song No. 183 and Announcements
11:00 Reaching Out and Acquiring a Fine Standing
11:30 Gaining Peace with God Through Dedication and Baptism
(See WT 4-15-87 pages 10-20)
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 117
1:50 SYMPOSIUM: Counsel for Families and Individuals
Is Your Home a Place of Rest and Peace?
(See WT 11-1-88 pages 15-19)
Is Separation a Way for Marital Peace?
(See WT 11-1-88 pages 20-30)
Should an Unmarried Person Feel Incomplete?
(See WT 11-15-87 pages 10-20)
2:50 Avoid This World's Death-Dealing "Air"
(See WT 9-15-87 pages 10-20)
3:20 Song No. 101 and Announcements
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: Overseers Who Serve the Interests of Peace
Traveling Overseers
Congregation Overseers
4:20 Worldwide Security Under the "Prince of Peace"
(See WT 4-1-87 pages 10-20)
(RELEASE: "Worldwide Security Under the 'Prince of Peace'" (book))
5:00 Song No. 53 and Closing Prayer
1986 "DIVINE PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-87 pages 26-31
Awake! 12-22-86 pages 22-27)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: The God of Peace Will Bruise Satan Under Your Feet
Shortly
--Romans 16:20
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 42 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Day's Text
10:00 A Time of Testing and Sifting
(See WT 6-15-87 pages 10-20)
10:30 Are You Remaining Clean in Every Respect?
(See WT 11-1-87 pages 10-20)
11:00 Song No. 191 and Announcements
(RELEASE: Kingdom Melodies No. 7 (audiocassette))
11:10 DRAMA: Seek God's Righteousness for Survival
12:05 Song No. 132 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 195 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Peace at Last!--When God Speaks
(See WT 5-15-87 pages 10-20)
2:55 Song No. 15 and Announcements
3:00 Keep Building One Another Up
(See WT 8-15-92 pages 10-14)
3:20 Equipped by the God of Peace to Do His Will
4:00 Song No. 159 and Closing Prayer
1987 "TRUST IN JEHOVAH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-88 pages 24-30
Awake! 1-22-88 pages 16-22)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Trust in Jehovah, You People"--Isaiah 26:4
MORNING
10:20 Music
10:30 Song No. 148 and Prayer
10:40 Incline Your Ear to God's Sayings
11:00 Chairman's Address:
Those Trusting in Jehovah Are Happy to Be Here
11:30 How Some Have Trusted in Jehovah
12:00 A People Set Apart From the World
12:30 Song No. 191 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:15 Song No. 128
2:20 Pioneering Speeds Up Spiritual Growth
2:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
A People Trusting Always In Jehovah
(See WT 1-15-88 pages 10-20)
3:20 Spread the Good News at Every Opportunity
3:50 Song No. 164 and Announcements
4:00 Parents--Reach Your Child's Heart From Infancy
(See WT 8-1-88 pages 10-15)
4:30 Youths--Guard Against Leading a Double Life
(See WT 8-1-88 pages 16-21)
4:50 DRAMA: Loyal Submission to Jehovah and His Organization
5:35 Song No. 8 and Closing Prayer
1987 "TRUST IN JEHOVAH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-88 pages 24-30
Awake! 1-22-88 pages 16-22)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Trust in Jehovah and Do Good"--Psalm 37:3
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 59 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Manifesting Our Trust in Jehovah
By Diligently Studying God's Word
(See WT 8-15-88 pages 10-14)
By Practicing the Things Learned
(See WT 8-15-88 pages 15-19)
By Exerting Ourselves in the Field
(See WT 8-15-88 pages 19-20)
11:00 Song No. 43 and Announcements
11:10 Practice Giving in Full Measure
11:30 Your Dedication and Baptism Reflect Trust in Jehovah
(See WT 3-15-88 pages 10-20)
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 160
1:50 Doing the "Necessary Things" to Please God
(See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of November 1987 (U.S. edition), page 3)
2:20 Responsible Childbearing in This Time of the End
(See WT 3-1-88 pages 18-27)
2:50 Elders--Guard Your Trust
(See WT 9-15-89 pages 10-20)
3:20 Song No. 91 and Announcements
3:30 Be Obedient to Those Taking the Lead
(See WT 9-15-89 pages 20-25)
4:00 SYMPOSIUM: The Word of God Is Alive
It Exerts Transforming Power
It Is Sharper Than Any Two-Edged Sword
It Fortifies and Motivates Our Heart
(RELEASE: New World Translation--Pocket Sized Edition)
5:00 Song No. 180 and Closing Prayer
1987 "TRUST IN JEHOVAH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-88 pages 24-30
Awake! 1-22-88 pages 16-22)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Trust in Jehovah With All Your Heart"--Proverbs 3:5
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 42 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Day's Text
10:00 Do You Take Sacred Things for Granted?
(See WT 6-15-88 pages 10-15)
10:30 Detest Utterly the World's Disgraceful Course
(See WT 6-15-88 pages 15-20)
11:00 Song No. 217 and Announcements
(RELEASE: Kingdom Melodies No. 8 (audiocassette))
11:10 DRAMA: Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained an audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:05 Song No. 113 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 85 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
In Our Fearful Times, Whom Can You Really Trust?
(See WT 4-15-88 pages 10-20)
2:55 Song No. 155 and Announcements
3:00 Continue "To Live Peaceably"
3:20 Facing the Future With Full Trust in Jehovah
4:00 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer
1988 "DIVINE JUSTICE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-89 pages 25-29)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Happy Are Those Observing Justice"--Psalm 106:3
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 42 and Prayer
1:50 Incline Your Heart to Understand Righteousness and Judgment
2:10 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, All You Lovers of Justice
2:40 Hearing From Observers of Justice
3:00 Lead a Balanced, Simple Life
(See WT 7-15-89 pages 10-15)
3:20 Song No. 175 and Announcements
3:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Justice Marks All of God's Ways
(See WT 3-1-89 pages 19-29)
4:10 What It Means for Us to "Exercise Justice"
4:40 Serving the God of Justice Full-Time
5:10 Song No. 204 and Closing Prayer
1988 "DIVINE JUSTICE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-89 pages 25-29)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Receive the Discipline That Gives Insight"--Proverbs
1:3
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 106 and Prayer
9:40 Making Application of the Day's Text
9:50 Accept Discipline and Become Wise
10:20 Be Clean in Mind and Body
(See WT 6-1-89 pages 10-20)
10:50 Song No. 191 and Announcements
11:00 DRAMA: Marked for Survival
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:00 Song No. 189 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 47
1:50 Imitate Your Gracious God
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Disciplining in Righteousness Within the Family Circle
How to Preside Over One's Household
Parents--Adapt Instructions to Reach Your Children
Children--What Jehovah Expects of You!
3:10 Recounting Jehovah's Blessings in the Field
3:30 Song No. 72 and Announcements
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3:40 Keep Searching as for Hid Treasures
(See WT 3-15-89 pages 4-6)
4:00 Look to Jehovah for Insight
(See WT 3-15-89 pages 10-22)
(RELEASE: "Insight on the Scriptures" (2 volumes))
******************** END OF TRANSMITTED PORTION OF PROGRAM ********************
4:40 Song No. 111 and Closing Prayer
1988 "DIVINE JUSTICE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-89 pages 25-29)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "His Judgments Are True and Righteous"--Revelation
19:2
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 221 and Prayer
9:40 Making Application of the Day's Text
9:50 Moral Cleanness Is the Beauty of Youth
(See WT 11-1-89 pages 10-15)
10:20 Do Not Yoke Yourselves With Unbelievers
(See WT 11-1-89 pages 18-22)
10:50 Song No. 34 and Announcements
11:00 Acting With Respect and Godly Fear
11:30 Baptism That Leads to a Favorable Judgment
12:00 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 91
1:50 SYMPOSIUM: Overseers Serving for Justice Itself
What Loving Oversight Involves
Upholding Jehovah's Righteous Judgments
Elders--Pay Constant Attention to Yourselves
2:40 What Effective Missionary Activity Requires
3:20 Song No. 6 and Announcements
************ PORTION OF PROGRAM TRANSMITTED OVER TELEPHONE HOOKUP
*************
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: "The Appointed Time Is Near"
"Hear What the Spirit Says to the Congregations"
(See WT 4-1-89 pages 10-15)
"The Hour of God's Judgment Has Arrived"
(See WT 4-1-89 pages 16-21)
The Infamous "Harlot"--Her Fall and Destruction
(See WT 4-15-89 pages 4-19)
(RELEASE: "Revelation--Its Grand Climax at Hand!" (book))
******************** END OF TRANSMITTED PORTION OF PROGRAM ********************
4:55 Song No. 112 and Closing Prayer
1988 "DIVINE JUSTICE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-89 pages 25-29)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: "Justice--Justice You Should Pursue"--Deuteronomy
16:20
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 177 and Prayer
9:50 Making Application of the Day's Text
10:00 Maintaining Spiritual Health in a Sick World
(See WT 10-1-89 pages 15-20)
10:30 Does Your Faith Condemn the World?
(See WT 10-1-89 pages 10-14)
11:00 Song No. 215 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Jehovah's Judgments Against Law-Defying People
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:00 Song No. 195 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 168 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Justice for All by God's Appointed Judge
(See WT 2-15-89 pages 3-15)
2:55 Song No. 224 and Announcements
3:00 "Finding Refreshment for Your Souls"
(See WT 7-15-89 pages 16-21)
3:20 Keep Pursuing Justice as the Climax Nears
4:00 Song No. 181 and Closing Prayer
1989 "GODLY DEVOTION" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-90 pages 25-31)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Serving a God Exacting Exclusive Devotion--Exodus
20:5
MORNING
10:20 Music
10:30 Song No. 155 and Prayer
10:40 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, You People of Godly Devotion!
11:10 Leading a Life With Full Godly Devotion
11:30 Song No. 217 and Announcements
11:40 Avoid Lips of Hurtfulness
12:00 "There Is Actually to Us One God the Father"
(RELEASE: "Should You Believe in the Trinity?" (brochure))
12:30 Song No. 100 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:15 Song No. 160
2:20 Jehovah Insists on Exclusive Devotion
2:50 SYMPOSIUM: Parents--
Accept Your Moral Responsibilities
Give Your Children a Spiritual Heritage
3:20 Song No. 164 and Announcements
3:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Why Learn the Sacred Secret of Godly Devotion
(See WT 1-15-90 pages 10-20)
4:10 SYMPOSIUM: Youths--
Why Make Christ Your Model?
Are You Making the Truth Your Own?
4:40 Questions--Answers That Work
(RELEASE: "Questions Young People Ask--Answers That Work" (book))
5:10 Song No. 221 and Closing Prayer
1989 "GODLY DEVOTION" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-90 pages 25-31)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Godly Devotion Means Great Gain"--1 Timothy 6:6
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 69 and Prayer
9:50 Day's Text Presentation
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Pursuing Godly Devotion
By Regularly Reading With Discernment
By Always Letting Our Light Shine
By Resisting Temptation
11:00 Song No. 174 and Announcements
11:10 Living No Longer for Man's Will but for God's
11:30 Baptism Talk: Pursue Godly Devotion as Dedicated, Baptized Christians
(See WT 3-1-90 pages 10-14)
12:00 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 19
1:50 Serving Jehovah With a Joyful Heart
2:10 Godly Devotion Means Great Gain
2:40 "The Faithful Slave" and Its Governing Body Today
(See WT 3-15-90 pages 10-14)
3:00 Cooperating With the Governing Body Today
(See WT 3-15-90 pages 15-20)
3:20 Song No. 42 and Announcements
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: Manifesting Deeds of Godly Devotion
As Men Under Christ's Headship
As Women Showing Proper Subjection
As Children Who Obey Parents
4:30 The Bible--God's Word or Man's
(See WT 4-1-90 pages 11-21)
(RELEASE: "The Bible--God's Word or Man's?" (book))
4:55 Song No. 180 and Closing Prayer
1989 "GODLY DEVOTION" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-90 pages 25-31)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Repudiate Ungodliness and Live With Godly Devotion--
Titus 2:12
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 204 and Prayer
9:50 Day's Text Presentation
10:00 Exposing the "Man of Lawlessness"
(See WT 2-1-90 pages 10-25)
10:30 SYMPOSIUM: Avoid Going Astray
In Food and Drink
In Dress and Grooming
In Desires for Ungodly Entertainment
11:00 Song No. 191 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Subject Yourselves to Jehovah
12:00 Song No. 177 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 181 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Deliverance Near for People of Godly Devotion!
(See WT 4-15-90 pages 10-21)
2:55 Song No. 187 and Announcements
3:00 "Be Aglow With the Spirit"
3:20 Our Continued Training With Godly Devotion Is Beneficial
4:00 Song No. 45 and Closing Prayer
1990 "PURE LANGUAGE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-91 pages 24-29
Awake! 1-8-91 pages 8-13
1991 Yearbook pages 18-24)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: A Pure Language for All Peoples--Zephaniah 3:9
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 148 and Prayer
1:50 Hearing and Keeping the Word of God
2:10 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, All You Who Speak the Pure Language
2:40 Expressions From Those Appreciating the Pure Language
3:10 Are Your Friends Jehovah's Friends?
3:30 Song No. 78 and Announcements
3:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
A Pure Language for All Nations
(See WT 4-1-91 pages 20-25)
4:10 Progressing From Basics to Maturity
(See WT 8-1-92 pages 8-18)
4:40 Saving Your Life With Blood--How?
(See WT 6-15-91 pages 8-18)
(RELEASE: "How Can Blood Save Your Life?" (brochure))
5:10 Song No. 217 and Prayer
1990 "PURE LANGUAGE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-91 pages 24-29
Awake! 1-8-91 pages 8-13
1991 Yearbook pages 18-24)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: A Pure Language for All Peoples--Zephaniah 3:9
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 148 and Prayer
1:50 Hearing and Keeping the Word of God
2:10 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, All You Who Speak the Pure Language
2:40 Expressions From Those Appreciating the Pure Language
3:10 Are Your Friends Jehovah's Friends?
3:30 Song No. 78 and Announcements
3:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
A Pure Language for All Nations
(See WT 4-1-91 pages 20-25)
4:10 Progressing From Basics to Maturity
(See WT 8-1-92 pages 8-18)
4:40 Saving Your Life With Blood--How?
(See WT 6-15-91 pages 8-18)
(RELEASE: "How Can Blood Save Your Life?" (brochure))
5:10 Song No. 217 and Prayer
1990 "PURE LANGUAGE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-91 pages 24-29
Awake! 1-8-91 pages 8-13
1991 Yearbook pages 18-24)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Speak Truth Each One With His Neighbor--Ephesians
4:25
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 160 and Prayer
9:50 Reflecting on the Day's Text
10:00 Christ "Hated Lawlessness"--Do You?
(See WT 7-15-92 pages 8-13)
10:30 Reject Worldly Fantasies, Pursue Kingdom Realities
(See WT 7-15-92 pages 13-18)
11:00 Song No. 191 and Announcements
11:10 Coping Within a Divided Household
11:30 Use Your Valuable Time Wisely
12:00 Song No. 211 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 69
1:50 Christians--Live Within Your Financial Means
2:10 Consider Orphans and Widows in Their Tribulation
2:30 Parents--Fulfill Your Obligations!
3:00 Song No. 164 and Announcements
3:10 SYMPOSIUM: The Family in Our Day
A Basic Unit in Christian Society
(See WT 10-15-92 pages 8-13)
Under Assault by Adversaries
Its Preservation Into the New World
(See WT 10-15-92 pages 13-18)
4:10 DRAMA: Coping With the Devil's Crafty Acts
5:00 Song No. 111 and Prayer
1990 "PURE LANGUAGE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-91 pages 24-29
Awake! 1-8-91 pages 8-13
1991 Yearbook pages 18-24)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Speaking With the Tongue of Taught Ones--Isaiah 50:4
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 91 and Prayer
9:50 Reflecting on the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Taught by Jehovah
As Exemplified by Jesus
In the Congregation
On the Circuit Level
At Large Conventions
11:00 Song No. 144 and Announcements
11:10 Sacrificing for Personal Study
11:30 Baptism of Those Learning the Pure Language
12:00 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 33
1:50 Jehovah's Celestial Chariot on the Move
(See WT 3-15-91 pages 8-13)
2:20 Keep Pace With the Visible Organization
(See WT 3-15-91 pages 13-18)
2:50 How Christians Care for One Another
3:20 Song No. 200 and Announcements
3:30 Keep Speaking the Pure Language on Every Occasion
4:00 Blessings of Those Not Begging Off
4:30 Search for Jehovah, You People
(See WT 4-1-91 pages 8-13, 16-19)
(RELEASE: "Mankind's Search for God" (book))
5:00 Song No. 79 and Prayer
1990 "PURE LANGUAGE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-91 pages 24-29
Awake! 1-8-91 pages 8-13
1991 Yearbook pages 18-24)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Keep Holding the Pattern of Healthful Words--2
Timothy 1:13,14
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 Reflecting on the Day's Text
10:00 Identifying Spiritual Drunkards
(See WT 6-1-91 pages 10-15)
10:20 Their Refuge--A Lie!
(See WT 6-1-91 pages 15-20)
10:40 Keep Warning of Jehovah's Unusual Work
(See WT 6-1-91 pages 20-25)
11:00 Song No. 61 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Doing God's Will With Zeal
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:00 Song No. 31 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 42 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Become United by the Pure Language
(See WT 5-1-91 pages 10-20)
2:55 Song No. 161 and Announcements
3:00 "Be Vigilant With a View to Prayers"
3:20 Walking in Accord With the Pure Language
4:00 Song No. 45 and Prayer
1991 "LOVERS OF FREEDOM" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-92 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-91 pages 8-17)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Knowing the Truth That Sets Us Free--John 8:32
MORNING
10:20 Music
10:30 Song No. 19 and Prayer
10:40 Why Peer Into the Perfect Law of Freedom?
11:00 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, All You Lovers of Freedom
11:30 Lovers of Freedom Rejoice to Be Here
12:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
The Purpose and Use of Our God-Given Freedom
(See WT 3-15-92 pages 8-13)
(RELEASE: "Spirits of the Dead--Can They Help You or Harm You?
Do They Really Exist?" (brochure))
12:30 Song No. 34 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:15 Song No. 172
2:20 Busy--In Dead Works or in Jehovah's Service?
(See WT 7-1-92 pages 26-29)
2:50 Fulfilling Our Commission as God's Ministers
3:20 A Free People But Accountable
(See WT 6-1-92 pages 10-20)
3:50 Song No. 85 and Announcements
4:00 Fearless as This World's End Draws Near
4:30 DRAMA: Set Free to Promote True Worship
5:15 Song No. 136 and Prayer
1991 "LOVERS OF FREEDOM" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-92 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-91 pages 8-17)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Standing Fast in Our God-Given Freedom--Galatians
5:1
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 117 and Prayer
9:50 Reflecting on the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Freedom With Responsibility in the Family Circle
How Fathers Can Imitate Jehovah
The Wife's Supporting Role
Children Who Listen and Learn
11:00 Song No. 121 and Announcements
11:10 Keep Yourself Free to Serve Jehovah
11:30 Enter Into Freedom by Dedication and Baptism
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 155
1:50 Whose Advantage Are You Seeking?
2:20 Recognizing and Overcoming Spiritual Weaknesses
2:50 Is Marriage the Key to Happiness?
(See WT 5-15-92 pages 10-20)
3:20 Song No. 113 and Announcements
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: Christian Freedom in Our Day
Facets of Our Christian Freedom
(See WT 3-15-92 pages 18-23)
Do You Personally Cherish Such Freedom?
Freedom Lovers Stand Fast
(See WT 3-15-92 pages 13-18)
4:30 The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived
(See WT 2-15-92 pages 8-20)
(RELEASE: "The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived" (book))
5:00 Song No. 105 and Prayer
1991 "LOVERS OF FREEDOM" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-92 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-91 pages 8-17)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Using Our Freedom in Harmony With God's Spirit--2
Corinthians 3:17
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 215 and Prayer
9:50 Reflecting on the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Serving as Fishers of Men
Catching Fish--Literal and Symbolic
(See WT 6-15-92 pages 12-17)
The Dragnet and the Fish of Jesus' Illustration
(See WT 6-15-92 pages 17-22)
Fishing for Men in Global Waters
(See WT 6-15-92 pages 22-27)
11:00 Song No. 174 and Announcements
11:10 Keeping Awake in "the Time of the End"
(See WT 5-1-92 pages 19-23)
11:30 Who Will Escape the "Time of Distress"?
(See WT 5-1-92 pages 8-19)
12:00 Song No. 10 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 53 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Hailing God's New World of Freedom!
(See WT 4-1-92 pages 3-14)
2:55 Song No. 191 and Announcements
3:00 Summary of The Watchtower
3:30 Lovers of Freedom, Keep Advancing
4:10 Song No. 212 and Prayer
1992 "LIGHT BEARERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-93 pages 14-19
Awake! 12-22-92 pages 23-28)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Send Out Your Light and Your Truth"--Psalm 43:3
MORNING
10:20 Music
10:30 Song No. 33 and Prayer
10:40 Rejoicing in the Light Flashing Upon Us
11:00 Chairman's Address:
Welcome, All You Light Bearers
11:30 Song No. 91 and Announcements
11:40 Bearers of Light Speak Out
12:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Light Bearers--For What Purpose?
(See WT 1-15-93 pages 8-13)
12:40 Song No. 111 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:15 Song No. 38
2:20 How Christians Put Off Works of Darkness
2:50 Transformed in Mind, Enlightened in Heart
(See WT 3-1-93 pages 8-18)
3:30 Song No. 221 and Announcements
3:40 Youths--What Are You Pursuing?
(See WT 4-15-93 pages 14-19)
4:10 DRAMA: Doing What Is Right in Jehovah's Eyes
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
4:50 Song No. 217 and Prayer
1992 "LIGHT BEARERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-93 pages 14-19
Awake! 12-22-92 pages 23-28)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "You Are the Light of the World...Let Your Light Shine"
--Matthew 5:14,16
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 43 and Prayer
9:50 Enlightenment From the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Letting Your Light Shine
Light Bearers in the Neighborhood
Use These Vital Tools
Pioneers Shining as Illuminators
11:00 Song No. 128 and Announcements
11:10 Serving Jehovah With a Self-Sacrificing Spirit
(See WT 6-1-93 pages 8-13)
11:30 From Darkness Into Light by Dedication and Baptism
12:00 Song No. 152 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 177
1:50 Avoid the Snares of Greed
(See WT 8-1-93 pages 10-15)
2:20 Is Someone Spoiling Your Useful Habits?
(See WT 8-1-93 pages 15-20)
2:50 Guard Against Idolatry of Every Sort
(See WT 1-15-93 pages 20-30)
3:20 Song No. 207 and Announcements
3:30 Your Bible Questions Answered
4:00 SYMPOSIUM: Shedding Light on Christ's Presence and Revelation
Evidences of Christ's Presence in Kingdom Power
(See WT 5-1-93 pages 10-15)
The Faithful Slave's Expanded Activities During Christ's Presence
(See WT 5-1-93 pages 15-21)
Deliverance at the Revelation of Jesus Christ
(See WT 5-1-93 pages 21-26)
(RELEASE: "Does God Really Care About Us?" (brochure))
5:00 Song No. 201 and Prayer
1992 "LIGHT BEARERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-93 pages 14-19
Awake! 12-22-92 pages 23-28)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Go On Walking as Children of Light"--Ephesians 5:8
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 35 and Prayer
9:50 Enlightenment From the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Caring for One Another in the Christian Household
By Putting Spiritual Things First
(See WT 9-1-93 pages 10-15)
By Doing Things Together as a Family
(See WT 9-1-93 pages 15-20)
By Caring for the Elderly
(See WT 9-1-93 pages 21-26)
11:00 Song No. 89 and Announcements
11:10 Be Sound in Mind--The End Is Close
(See WT 6-1-93 pages 13-18)
11:30 Our Subjection to God and to Christ
(See WT 2-1-93 pages 9-19)
12:00 Song No. 50 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 168 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Follow the Light of the World
(See WT 4-1-93 pages 8-18)
2:55 Song No. 42 and Announcements
3:00 Summary of The Watchtower
3:30 Go On Walking in the Light
4:15 Song No. 45 and Prayer
1993 "DIVINE TEACHING" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-94 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-93 pages 6-13)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Knowing the Teaching That Is From God--John 7:17
AFTERNOON
1:20 Music
1:30 Song No. 6 and Prayer
1:40 Chairman's Address:
Divine Teaching Brings Us Together
2:10 Hearing From Those Taught by Jehovah
2:40 Let Divine Teaching Mold Your Conscience
3:00 Song No. 180 and Announcements
3:10 SYMPOSIUM: Meetings That Instruct Us About Jehovah's Ways
Obeying God's Command to Meet Together
Preparing and Participating
Applying What We Learn
4:10 Singing Praises to Jehovah
(See WT 5-1-94 pages 8-13)
4:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Divine Teaching Triumphs
(See WT 2-1-94 pages 8-18)
5:00 Song No. 47 and Prayer
1993 "DIVINE TEACHING" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-94 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-93 pages 6-13)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Keep Adorning the Teaching of Our Savior, God"--
Titus 2:10
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 148 and Prayer
9:40 Instruction From the Daily Text
9:50 Divine Teaching Versus Teachings of Demons
(See WT 4-1-94 pages 9-14)
10:20 Are You Resisting the Spirit of the World?
(See WT 4-1-94 pages 14-19)
10:40 Combating Sin's Grip on Fallen Flesh
(See WT 6-15-94 pages 12-17)
11:00 Song No. 191 and Announcements
11:10 Make Healthful Teaching Your Way of Life
(See WT 6-15-94 pages 17-22)
11:30 Divine Teaching Reveals the Purpose of Life
(See WT 3-15-94 pages 10-20)
(RELEASE: "What Is the Purpose of Life?" (brochure))
12:00 Song No. 113 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 114
1:50 Throw All Your Anxieties Upon Jehovah
2:20 Making Marriage a Lasting Union
(See WT 7-15-94 pages 10-15)
2:40 Work Hard for the Salvation of Your Household
(See WT 7-15-94 pages 15-20)
3:10 Parents, Your Children Need Specialized Attention
(See WT 5-15-94 pages 10-15)
3:30 Song No. 164 and Announcements
3:40 Youths--Whose Teachings Do You Heed?
(See WT 5-15-94 pages 15-20)
4:10 DRAMA: Youths Who Remember Their Creator Now
4:55 Song No. 183 and Prayer
1993 "DIVINE TEACHING" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-94 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-93 pages 6-13)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Go On Teaching People of All Nations--Matthew
28:19,20
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 166 and Prayer
9:40 Instruction From the Daily Text
9:50 SYMPOSIUM: Joyfully Fulfilling Our Preaching and Teaching Commission
Thoroughly Search Out Deserving Ones
Cultivating and Watering
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
10:50 Song No. 156 and Announcements
11:00 Reaching Everyone With the Good News
11:30 Divine Teaching Leads to Dedication and Baptism
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 105
1:50 "What Will Be the Sign of Your Presence?"
(See WT 2-15-94 pages 8-13)
2:10 "Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?"
(See WT 2-15-94 pages 16-21)
2:30 Informative Answers to Your Bible Questions
2:50 Fifty Years of Gilead Missionary Training and Activity
3:20 Song No. 151 and Announcements
3:30 Evangelizing Accomplishments in the Global Field
4:00 Why Jehovah's Witnesses Keep on the Watch
(See WT 5-1-94 pages 21-26)
4:30 Kingdom Proclaimers Active in All the Earth
(See WT 5-1-94 pages 14-20)
(RELEASE: "Jehovah's Witnesses--Proclaimers of God's Kingdom" (book))
5:00 Song No. 181 and Prayer
1993 "DIVINE TEACHING" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-94 pages 24-30
Awake! 12-22-93 pages 6-13)
DAY 4
DAY'S THEME: Benefiting Ourselves by Divine Teaching--Isaiah 48:17
MORNING
9:20 Music
9:30 Song No. 70 and Prayer
9:40 Instruction From the Daily Text
9:50 SYMPOSIUM: Jeremiah's Inspired Warning Message--
For the Past and the Present
Jehovah's Judgment Against False Teachers
(See WT 3-1-94 pages 8-13)
Fruitage--Good and Bad
(See WT 3-1-94 pages 13-17)
Jehovah's Controversy With the Nations
(See WT 3-1-94 pages 17-23)
10:50 Song No. 42 and Announcements
11:00 Will You Put Up With Healthful Teaching?
11:20 DRAMA: Do Not Be Misled or Mock God
12:15 Song No. 106 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 53 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Helpful Teaching for Our Critical Times
(See WT 4-15-94 pages 8-18)
2:55 Song No. 79 and Announcements
3:00 Watchtower Summary
3:30 Keep Holding Fast to Divine Teaching
4:10 Song No. 85 and Prayer
1994 "GODLY FEAR" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-95 pages 24-29)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Fear God and Keep His Commandments"--
Ecclesiastes 12:13
MORNING
10:20 Music
10:30 Song No. 53 and Prayer
10:40 Welcome, You Who Fear Jehovah
11:10 Do Not Grow Weary and Give Up
11:30 How Godly Fear Sustains Us
12:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Cultivating and Benefiting From Godly Fear
12:30 Song No. 175 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:15 Song No. 85
2:20 Trust in Jehovah and His Word
(See WT 2-1-96 pages 21-26)
2:50 Are You Getting the Sense of It?
3:20 Song No. 79 and Announcements
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: Godly Fear Moves Us to Obey Divine Requirements
As Married Couples
As Parents
As Children
4:30 Comfort for the Bereaved
(See WT 6-1-95 pages 6-16)
(RELEASE: "When Someone You Love Dies" (brochure))
5:00 Song No. 187 and Closing Prayer
1994 "GODLY FEAR" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-95 pages 24-29)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Render Sacred Service With Godly Fear and Awe"--
Hebrews 12:28
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 Benefiting From the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Congregations Walking in the Fear of Jehovah
Meet Together Regularly in Unity
Maintain Fine Conduct
Declare the Good News Without Letup
11:00 Song No. 19 and Announcements
11:10 The Joy of Jehovah Is Your Stronghold
(See WT 1-15-95 pages 10-20)
11:30 Dedication and Baptism in the Fear of Jehovah
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 47
1:50 A People Not Forsaken by Jehovah
(See WT 7-1-97 pages 8-13)
2:20 Interesting Bible Questions and Answers
2:50 Read God's Word, the Holy Bible, Daily
(See WT 5-1-95 pages 8-19)
3:20 Song No. 180 and Announcements
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: Provisions to Help Those Who Fear Jehovah
His Spirit and Word
Christ's Ransom and High-Priestly Service
The Christian Organization
4:30 Jehovah's Fear-Inspiring Day Is Near
(See WT 4-15-95 pages 15-25)
5:00 Song No. 177 and Closing Prayer
1994 "GODLY FEAR" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-95 pages 24-29)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Fear God and Give Him Glory"--Revelation 14:7
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 113 and Prayer
9:50 Benefiting From the Day's Text
10:00 There Will Be a Resurrection of the Righteous
(See WT 2-15-95 pages 8-12)
10:20 Saved Alive Through the Great Tribulation
(See WT 2-15-95 pages 13-17)
10:40 "Have No Fear, Little Flock"
(See Wt 2-15-95 pages 18-22)
11:00 Song No. 143 and Announcements
11:10 Why Millions Must Act Without Delay
11:30 DRAMA: The Choices You Face
12:00 Song No. 191 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 33 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Why Fear the True God Now
(See WT 10-15-95 pages 5-13)
2:55 Song No. 114 and Announcements
3:00 Summary of the Watchtower
3:30 Our Godly Fear Gains Divine Approval
4:10 Song No. 222 and Closing Prayer
1995 "JOYFUL PRAISERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-96 pages 5-9)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Praise Jehovah, You People...Be Joyful!"--Psalm
149:1,2
MORNING
9:40 Music
9:50 Song No. 57 and Prayer
10:00 Welcome, You Joyful Praisers of Jehovah!
10:30 We Have Reason to Cry Out for Joy
(See WT 2-15-96 pages 8-18)
11:00 Song No. 33 and Announcements
11:10 Why Doers of the Word Are Joyful
11:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Set Apart as Joyful Praisers Worldwide
(See WT 7-1-97 pages 16-21)
12:10 Song No. 72 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 3
1:40 Keeping Separate and Without Spot From the World
2:10 Remaining Joyful Under Trials
2:40 Song No. 183 and Announcements
2:50 Youths Who Remember Their Creator
(See WT 12-1-96 pages 15-20)
3:10 Am I Prepared to Get Married?
3:30 Parents Who Find Pleasure in Their Children
(See WT 12-1-96 pages 10-15)
3:50 Education--Use It to Praise Jehovah
(See WT 2-1-96 pages 9-14)
(RELEASE: "Jehovah's Witnesses and Education" (brochure))
4:20 Song No. 148 and Closing Prayer
1995 "JOYFUL PRAISERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-96 pages 5-9)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Always Offer to God a Sacrifice of Praise"--Hebrews
13:15
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 107 and Prayer
9:50 Be Encouraged by the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Answering the Call to Praise Jehovah
Animate and Inanimate Creation Involved
Young and Old Are Responding
Doing So as Full-Time Servants
11:00 Song No. 38 and Announcements
11:10 Serving Loyally With Jehovah's Organization
(See WT 8-1-97 pages 8-14)
11:30 Becoming Joyful Praisers Through Dedication and Baptism
12:00 Song No. 152 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:20 Music
1:25 Song No. 106
1:30 Virtue or Vice--Which Do You Pursue?
(See WT 7-15-97 pages 8-19)
2:00 Bible Questions and Answers
2:30 Guard Against Snares of the Devil
3:10 Song No. 191 and Announcements
3:20 SYMPOSIUM: Praise Jehovah for Divine Rulership
What God's Kingdom Is Doing for Us Now
Are You Submitting to Theocratic Rule?
4:10 Why Mankind Needs the Knowledge of God
(See WT 1-15-96 pages 10-20)
(RELEASE: "Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life" (book))
4:50 Song No. 42 and Closing Prayer
1995 "JOYFUL PRAISERS" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-96 pages 5-9)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Exult, You People, and Be Joyful Forever"--Isaiah
65:18
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 181 and Prayer
9:50 Be Encouraged by the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Joyful Praisers During This System's Conclusion
The Serpent's Seed--How Exposed?
(See WT 6-1-96 pages 9-14)
Flight to Safety Before the Great Tribulation
(See WT 6-1-96 pages 14-19)
11:00 Song No. 200 and Announcements
11:10 Let Your Brotherly Love Continue
(See WT 8-1-97 pages 14-19)
11:30 DRAMA: Honoring Worthy Ones in Their Older Years
12:00 Song No. 155 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:25 Music
1:40 Song No. 85 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Praise the King of Eternity!
(See WT 4-1-96 pages 10-21)
2:35 Song No. 217 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Joyfully Praising Jehovah From Day to Day
3:50 Song No. 45 and Closing Prayer
1996 "MESSENGERS OF GODLY PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-97 pages 5-9
1997 Yearbook pages 9-13)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "How Comely...the One Publishing Peace"--Isaiah 52:7
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 159 and Prayer
9:50 Messengers of Godly Peace--Assemble to Be Refreshed!
10:20 Why Pay More Than the Usual Attention
10:50 Song No. 59 and Announcements
11:00 Hearing From Zealous Proclaimers of Peace
11:30 What Does God Require of Us?
(See WT 1-15-97 pages 16-28)
(RELEASE: "What Does God Require of Us?" (brochure))
12:00 Song No. 26 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 211
1:40 Enduring in Work That Is Good
2:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Our Role as Messengers of Godly Peace
(See WT 1-15-97 pages 10-15)
2:40 Helping Others to Learn God's Requirements
3:00 Song No. 215 and Announcements
3:10 SYMPOSIUM: Watch Out for the Hidden Snares of Entertainment
Keep Your Senses--Demonic Influence Is Rampant
Abhor What Is Wicked--Cling to What Is Good
3:50 Oppose the Devil--Tolerate No Rivalry
4:10 Loyally Upholding the Integrity of God's Word
(See WT 10-1-97 pages 10-20)
4:40 Song No. 174 and Closing Prayer
1996 "MESSENGERS OF GODLY PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-97 pages 5-9
1997 Yearbook pages 9-13)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "The Peace of God Excels All Thought"--Philippians 4:7
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 123 and Prayer
9:50 Getting the Sense of the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Messengers Bringing Good News of Peace
Adequately Equipped for Our Mission
How We Fully Accomplish Our Ministry
Zealously Doing Our Utmost
11:00 Song No. 16 and Announcements
11:10 Cheerful Giving Within Jehovah's Organization
11:30 Life and Peace Through Dedication and Baptism
12:00 Song No. 207 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 111
1:40 Let Discernment Safeguard You
(See WT 3-15-97 pages 12-22)
2:10 Consider Jehovah's Thoughts on Matters
2:40 Male and Female He Created Them
(See WT 6-15-97 pages 14-19)
3:10 Song No. 42 and Announcements
3:20 SYMPOSIUM: The God of Peace Cares for You
Rely on His Promise Not to Forsake You
Ample Spiritual Provisions That Sustain Us
4:00 Pursue Godly Peace in Family Life
(See WT 6-15-97 pages 20-25)
(RELEASE: "The Secret of Family Happiness" (book))
4:30 Song No. 38 and Closing Prayer
1996 "MESSENGERS OF GODLY PEACE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-97 pages 5-9
1997 Yearbook pages 9-13)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Observe the Oneness...in the Uniting Bond of Peace"
--Ephesians 4:3
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 127 and Prayer
9:50 Getting the Sense of the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Identifying the Right Kind of Messengers
Messengers in the Prophetic Setting
(See WT 5-1-97 pages 8-12)
False Messengers of Peace Will Weep Bitterly
(See WT 5-1-97 pages 13-18)
Messengers of Godly Peace Pronounced Happy
(See WT 5-1-97 pages 18-23)
11:00 Song No. 170 and Announcements
11:10 Listen to and Obey God's Word
11:30 DRAMA: Why Respect Theocratic Arrangements?
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:20 Song No. 8 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:50 Song No. 187 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
True Peace at Last!--From What Source?
(See WT 4-15-97 pages 8-19)
2:45 Song No. 15 and Announcements
2:50 Summary of The Watchtower
3:20 Moving Forward as Messengers of Godly Peace
4:00 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer
1997 "FAITH IN GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-98 pages 23-28)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: God's Word Is Truth--The Basis of Our Faith.--John
17:17
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 Faith in God's Word Has Brought Us Together
10:20 Be Attentive to God's Word
10:50 Song No. 46 and Announcements
11:00 What Faith in God's Word Accomplishes
11:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
(See WT 1-15-98 pages 8-18)
12:00 Song No. 138 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 183
1:40 Christian Youths--A Vital Part of the Congregation
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Whose Standards Do You Observe--
In Daily Conduct?
In Speech and Manners?
In Personal Appearance?
3:10 Song No. 43 and Announcements
3:20 Beware of a Lack of Faith
(See WT 7-15-98 pages 9-19)
3:50 The Word of God Is Alive
4:20 A Book for All People
(See WT 4-1-98 pages 10-20)
(RELEASE: "A Book for All People" (brochure))
4:50 Song No. 180 and Closing Prayer
1997 "FAITH IN GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-98 pages 23-28)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Imitate the "Perfecter of Our Faith"--Hebrews 12:2
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 156 and Prayer
9:50 Considering the Daily Text Builds Faith
10:00 Faith Without Works Is Dead
10:20 Reaching People Everywhere With the Good News
10:40 Follow Up Interest in a Meaningful Way
11:00 Song No. 130 and Announcements
11:10 Become Rooted and Stabilized in the Truth
11:30 Faith in God's Word Leads to Baptism
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 98
1:40 Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith
(See WT 6-1-98 pages 14-19)
2:10 Questions That God's Word Answers
2:40 Make Provision for Your Household
3:10 Song No. 164 and Announcements
3:20 SYMPOSIUM: To the House of Jehovah Let Us Go
Our Kingdom Halls--Centers of True Worship
Beneficial Aspects of Our Christian Meetings
Why All the More So Now?
4:20 The Quality of Your Faith--Tested Now
(See WT 5-15-98 pages 10-20)
4:50 Song No. 160 and Closing Prayer
1997 "FAITH IN GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-98 pages 23-28)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Live by Reason of Faith--Galatians 3:11
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 195 and Prayer
9:50 Considering the Daily Text Builds Faith
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Joel's Prophetic Words for Our Day
Jehovah's Day Is Near
(See WT 5-1-98 pages 8-13)
Who Will "Get Away Safe"?
(See WT 5-1-98 pages 13-19)
Judgment Executed in the Low Plain of Decision
(See WT 5-1-98 pages 19-25)
11:00 Song No. 144 and Announcements
11:10 Show Faith by Waiting on Jehovah
11:30 DRAMA: Keep Your Eye Simple
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:15 Song No. 77 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 4 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Faith and Your Future
(See WT 4-15-98 pages 9-19)
2:35 Song No. 191 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Our Faith in God's Word Brings Rewards
3:50 Song No. 10 and Closing Prayer
1998 "GOD'S WAY OF LIFE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-99 pages 3-9)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Jesus Christ--The Way, The Truth, and The Life.--John
14:6
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 174 and Prayer
9:50 Assembled to Be Taught God's Way
10:20 Hearing From Those Pursuing God's Way of Life
10:50 Song No. 151 and Announcements
11:00 Reports on Progress of the Harvest Work
11:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Christ's Ransom--God's Way of Salvation
(See WT 2-15-99 pages 13-18)
12:00 Song No. 105 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 89
1:40 The Way of Love Never Fails
(See WT 2-15-99 pages 18-23)
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Parents--Inculcate God's Way in Your Children
By Your Daily Example
(See WT 7-1-99 pages 8-12)
Through Regular Family Study
(See WT 7-1-99 pages 13-17)
In Congregational and Field Activities
(See WT 7-1-99 pages 18-22)
3:10 Song No. 164 and Announcements
3:20 Let Jehovah Shape You for Honorable Use
(See WT 2-1-99 pages 9-19)
3:50 Service in the Missionary Field
4:30 Is There Life After Death?
(See WT 4-1-99 pages 9-19)
(RELEASE: "What Happens to Us When We Die?" (brochure))
5:00 Song No. 43 and Closing Prayer
1998 "GOD'S WAY OF LIFE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-99 pages 3-9)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Keep Strict Watch on How You Walk.--Ephesians 5:15
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 91 and Prayer
9:50 Daily Text Lights Our Way
10:00 Helping People Get on the Way to Life
10:15 The Challenge of Reaching People
10:30 Teaching Disciples All That Christ Commanded
11:00 Song No. 211 and Announcements
11:10 Reports on Progress of the Harvest Work
11:30 Dedication and Baptism Lead to Life
12:00 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 177
1:40 Serving With Endless Life in View
2:00 Appreciating "Gifts in Men," Who Teach God's Way
(See WT 6-1-99 pages 9-19)
2:25 Personality--Strip Off the Old and Put On the New
2:50 Keep Yourself Unspotted From the World
3:20 Song No. 191 and Announcements
3:30 SYMPOSIUM: Youths--Follow God's Way
Train Your Perceptive Powers
(See WT 9-1-99 pages 13-18)
Resist the Spirit of the World
(See WT 9-1-99 pages 8-13)
Make Your Life Successful
(See WT 9-1-99 pages 19-24)
4:30 The Creator--His Personality and His Ways
(See WT 6-15-99 pages 14-26)
(RELEASE: "Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?" (book))
5:00 Song No. 79 and Closing Prayer
1998 "GOD'S WAY OF LIFE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-99 pages 3-9)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "This Is The Way. Walk In It."--Isaiah 30:21
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 Daily Text Lights Our Way
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Ezekiel's Temple Vision
"Set Your Heart Upon" God's Temple
(See WT 3-1-99 pages 8-13)
Exciting Features of "the Temple" and "the Chieftain"
(See WT 3-1-99 pages 13-18)
Jehovah's Provisions for Our "Land"
(See WT 3-1-99 pages 18-23)
11:00 Song No. 220 and Announcements
11:10 Reports on Progress of the Harvest Work
11:30 DRAMA: Families--Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
12:15 Song No. 10 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 85 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
The Only Way to Everlasting Life
(See WT 4-15-99 pages 4-14)
2:35 Song No. 15 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Keep On Walking in Jehovah's Way
(See WT 5-15-99 pages 15-20)
4:00 Song No. 42 and Closing Prayer
1999 "GOD'S PROPHETIC WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2000 pages 4-8)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Walking In The Light of God's Word--Psalm 119:105
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 91 and Prayer
9:50 Congregated to Benefit From the Prophetic Word
10:20 God's Word Has Led Us
10:50 Song No. 180 and Announcements
11:00 Getting the Sense of What You Hear
11:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Pay Attention to God's Prophetic Word
(See WT 4-1-2000 pages 12-17)
12:00 Song No. 191 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 111
1:40 Shining as Illuminators
2:10 SYMPOSIUM: Take Delight in Reading God's Word
Useful and Pleasurable Bible Reading
(See WT 10-1-2000 pages 8-12)
Study--Enjoyable and Rewarding Work
(See WT 10-1-2000 pages 13-17)
Finding Time for Reading and Study
(See WT 10-1-2000 pages 18-23)
3:10 Song No. 174 and Announcements
3:20 God Empowers the Tired One
(See WT 12-1-2000 pages 9-14)
3:50 Be Teachers in View of the Time
4:30 Fighters Against God Will Not Prevail
(See WT 4-1-2000 pages 17-22)
5:00 Song No. 53 and Closing Prayer
1999 "GOD'S PROPHETIC WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2000 pages 4-8)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Things Made Known Through the Prophetic Scriptures-
-Romans 16:26
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 113 and Prayer
9:50 Examining Our Daily Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Glorifying Jehovah as Light Bearers
By Preaching Everywhere
By Directing New Disciples to the Organization
By Fine Works
11:00 Song No. 59 and Announcements
11:10 Love Jehovah's Reminders Exceedingly
(See WT 12-1-2000 pages 14-19)
11:30 Heeding the Prophetic Word Leads to Baptism
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:35 Song No. 177
1:40 Hear What the Spirit Has to Say
(See WT 5-1-2000 pages 13-17)
2:10 Firm for Teaching That Accords With Godly Devotion
(See WT 5-1-2000 pages 8-12)
2:30 Keep Holding the Pattern of Healthful Words
2:50 How Some Guard Their Fine Trust
3:10 Song No. 3 and Announcements
3:30 "Desirable Things" Are Filling Jehovah's House
(See WT 1-15-2000 pages 14-19)
4:00 Prophetic Scriptures Alert Us to Watchfulness
(See WT 1-15-2000 pages 9-14)
4:30 The Prophetic Word in the Time of the End
(See WT 5-15-2000 pages 10-19)
(RELEASE: "Pay Attention to Daniel's Prophecy!" (book))
5:00 Song No. 129 and Closing Prayer
1999 "GOD'S PROPHETIC WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2000 pages 4-8)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: God's Prophetic Word Never Fails--Joshua 23:14
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 Examining Our Daily Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Prophetic Words for the Appointed Time
How Much Longer for the Wicked?
(See WT 2-1-2000 pages 8-13)
Jehovah Will Not Delay
(See WT 2-1-2000 pages 14-19)
Joyful in the God of Our Salvation
(See WT 2-1-2000 pages 19-24)
11:00 Song No. 19 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Appreciating Our Spiritual Heritage
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
11:40 What Does Our Precious Heritage Mean to You?
(See WT 9-1-2000 pages 19-24)
12:00 Song No. 72 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 187 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Making All Things New--As Foretold
(See WT 4-15-2000 pages 8-18)
2:35 Song No. 181 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Our Expectations as God's Word Guides Us
3:50 Song No. 15 and Closing Prayer
2000 "DOERS OF GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2001 pages 22-27)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Bless Jehovah--Do Not Forget All His Doings--Psalm
103:2
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 201 and Prayer
9:50 Give Ear, You Doers of God's Word
10:20 Doing God's Will Brings Happiness
10:50 Song No. 19 and Announcements
11:00 Become Radiant Over the Goodness of Jehovah
11:20 Continue Steadfast as Seeing the One Who Is Invisible
(See WT 6-15-2001 pages 18-23)
11:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Praise Jehovah--The Doer of Wonderful Things
(See WT 5-15-2001 pages 9-13)
12:20 Song No. 107 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 191
2:10 Do Not Give Up in Doing What Is Fine
(See WT 8-15-2001 pages 25-29)
2:30 SYMPOSIUM: Be Obedient to God's Word
In Selecting a Marriage Mate
(See WT 5-15-2001 pages 16-21)
By Building a Spiritually Strong Family
(See WT 5-15-2001 pages 21-26)
In Teaching Children to Love Jehovah
3:30 Song No. 164 and Announcements
3:40 Beware of Rumors and Gossip
4:00 Coping With "a Thorn in the Flesh"
(See WT 2-15-2002 pages 13-22)
4:20 Keeping in Step With Jehovah's Organization
(See WT 1-15-2001 pages 17-21)
(RELEASE: "You Can Be God's Friend!" (brochure))
4:50 Song No. 113 and Closing Prayer
2000 "DOERS OF GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2001 pages 22-27)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Keep Telling About God's Wonderful Works--Psalm
71:17
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 91 and Prayer
9:50 The Daily Text Keeps Us Spiritually Alert
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Ministers of God's Word
Declaring the Kingdom Good News Worldwide
Making Disciples Everywhere
Expanding Their Ministry
11:00 Song No. 123 and Announcements
11:10 Cultivate Godly Devotion With Self-Sufficiency
11:30 Giving God No Cause for Shame
11:50 Baptism for Dedicated Doers of the Word
12:20 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 42
2:10 Maturity Needed "to Distinguish Both Right and Wrong"
(See WT 8-1-2001 pages 7-12)
2:40 SYMPOSIUM: Work Hard at Cultivating Spirituality
By Personal Study and Meditation on God's Word
Through Every Form of Prayer and Supplication
By Staying Close to Jehovah and His Organization
3:40 Song No. 177 and Announcements
3:50 Make Your Advancement Manifest
(See WT 8-1-2001 pages 12-17)
4:20 Walking in the Progressive Light of God's Word
(RELEASE: "Isaiah's Prophecy--Light for All Mankind (Volume 1)" (book))
4:50 Song No. 111 and Closing Prayer
2000 "DOERS OF GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2001 pages 22-27)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Be Doers Of the Word, Not Forgetful Hearers--James
1:22
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 155 and Prayer
9:50 The Daily Text Keeps Us Spiritually Awake
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Zephaniah's Meaningful Prophecy for Those Doing God's Will
Jehovah's Day of Judgment Is Near!
(See WT 2-15-2001 pages 12-17)
Seek Jehovah Before the Day of His Anger
(See WT 2-15-2001 pages 17-22)
Jehovah's Restored People Praise Him Earth Wide
(See WT 2-15-2001 pages 23-28)
11:00 Song No. 85 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Warning Examples for Our Day
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
11:40 Do Not Become Forgetful Hearers
(See WT 6-15-2001 pages 13-18)
12:00 Song No. 160 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 175 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Why Be Attentive to God's Wonderful Works
(See WT 4-15-2001 pages 3-13)
2:35 Song No. 112 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Highly Esteem Your Privilege as a Doer of God's Word
3:50 Song No. 181 and Closing Prayer
2001 "TEACHERS OF GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2002 pages 24-29)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Inspired Scriptures Beneficial for Teaching--2 Timothy
3:16
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 29 and Prayer
9:50 Be Instructed, You Teachers of God's Word
10:20 Kingdom Teaching Bears Fine Fruitage
10:50 Song No. 34 and Announcements
11:00 Stirred by "the Magnificient Things of God"
11:20 Find Delight in Jehovah's Righteousness
11:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Completely Equipped as Teachers of God's Word
(See WT 2-15-2002 pages 24-28)
12:20 Song No. 18 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 39
2:10 Cleansed as a People for Fine Works
2:30 SYMPOSIUM: Teaching Ourselves While Teaching Others
To Observe Christian Morality
To Develop Good Study Habits
To Oppose the Devil
3:30 Song No. 37 and Announcements
3:40 Abhor the Worldly Plague of Pornography
4:05 Let the Peace of God Safeguard You
4:25 Jehovah Beautifies His People With Light
(RELEASE: "Isaiah's Prophecy--Light for All Mankind (Volume 2)" (book))
4:55 Song No. 52 and Closing Prayer
2001 "TEACHERS OF GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2002 pages 24-29)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Adequately Qualified To Teach Others--2 Timothy 2:2
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 208 and Prayer
9:50 The Daily Text Helps Us to Teach God's Word
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Ministers Through Whom Others Become Believers
Searching Out Deserving Ones
Cultivating and Watering the Seed Sown
Teaching Them to Observe All That Christ Commanded
11:00 Song No. 205 and Announcements
11:10 Add to Your Endurance Godly Devotion
11:30 Finding Refreshment Under Christ's Yoke
11:50 Baptism Leads to Greater Teaching Privileges
12:20 Song No. 204 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 189
2:10 Imitate the Great Teacher
2:40 Are You Willing to Serve Others?
3:10 Song No. 115 and Announcements
3:20 SYMPOSIUM: Benefit More Fully From Theocratic Education
Increase Your Attention Span
Make Sure of Healthful Teaching
Practice the Things You Learn
4:20 New Provisions for Our Spiritual Advancement
4:50 Song No. 100 and Closing Prayer
2001 "TEACHERS OF GOD'S WORD" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2002 pages 24-29)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: Be Teachers In View Of the Time--Hebrews 5:12
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 209 and Prayer
9:50 The Daily Text Helps Us to Teach God's Word
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Malachi's Prophecy Prepares Us for Jehovah's Day
Meeting Divine Requirements Magnifies Jehovah
(See WT 5-1-2002 pages 9-13)
Jehovah Hates the Course of Treachery
(See WT 5-1-2002 pages 14-19)
Who Will Survive the Day of Jehovah?
(See WT 5-1-2002 pages 19-24)
11:00 Song No. 74 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Respect Jehovah's Authority
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained on audiocassette from the Watch
Tower Society.)
11:50 Loyally Submit to Godly Authority
12:10 Song No. 8 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 195 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Who Are Teaching All Nations the Truth?
2:35 Song No. 158 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Urgently Fulfilling Our Teaching Commission
3:55 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer
2002 "ZEALOUS KINGDOM PROCLAIMERS" DISTRICT
CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2003 pages 22-27)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: Imitate the Zeal of Our Lord, Jesus--John 2:17
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 193 and Prayer
9:50 Rejoice in Coming Together as Kingdom Proclaimers
10:20 Hearing From Fellow Kingdom Proclaimers
10:50 Song No. 151 and Announcements
11:00 Take Exquisite Delight in Jehovah Himself
(See WT 12-1-2003 pages 9-14)
11:20 Show Yourselves Thankful
(See WT 12-1-2003 pages 14-19)
11:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Kingdom Proclaimers Fired With Zeal
12:20 Song No. 31 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 92
2:10 Be Fearless in Knowing That Jehovah Is With Us
2:30 SYMPOSIUM: Micah's Prophecy Strengthens Us to Walk in Jehovah's Name
Jehovah's Servants Have True Hope
(See WT 8-15-2003 pages 9-13)
We Will Walk in Jehovah's Name Forever!
(See WT 8-15-2003 pages 14-19)
What Does Jehovah Expect of Us?
(See WT 8-15-2003 pages 19-24)
3:30 Song No. 80 and Announcements
3:40 Maintain Chastity by Safeguarding Your Heart
(See WT 2-15-2004 pages 10-15)
4:05 Guard Against Deception
(See WT 2-15-2004 pages 15-20)
4:25 Worship the Only True God
(RELEASE: "Worship the Only True God" (book))
4:55 Song No. 6 and Closing Prayer
2002 "ZEALOUS KINGDOM PROCLAIMERS" DISTRICT
CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2003 pages 22-27)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: Be Zealous For What is Good--1 Peter 3:13
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 133 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Scriptures Daily Builds Zeal
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Kingdom Proclaimers Who Glorify Their Ministry
Handle the Word of God Aright
(See WT 11-15-2003 pages 8-12)
Help Others to Accept the Kingdom Message
(See WT 11-15-2003 pages 13-18)
Focus on Starting Bible Studies
11:00 Song No. 161 and Announcements
11:10 Why "Pray Incessantly"
(See WT 9-15-2003 pages 15-20)
11:30 Spiritual Conversation Builds Up
(See WT 9-15-2003 pages 10-15)
11:50 How Dedication and Baptism Lead to Salvation
12:20 Song No. 55 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:05 Song No. 138
2:10 Be Modest, and Keep Your Eye Simple
2:40 Trust Jehovah Completely in Times of Distress
(See WT 9-1-2003 pages 13-19)
3:10 Song No. 47 and Announcements
3:20 SYMPOSIUM: The Quality of Our Faith Tested by Various Trials
Suffering Persecution for the Sake of Righteousness
(See WT 10-1-2003 pages 8-13)
Meeting the Issue of Neutrality
Faithfully Enduring Trials Brings Praise to Jehovah
(See WT 10-1-2003 pages 14-19)
4:20 Draw Close to Jehovah
(See WT 7-1-2003 pages 9-19)
(RELEASE: "Draw Close to Jehovah" (book))
4:50 Song No. 97 and Closing Prayer
2002 "ZEALOUS KINGDOM PROCLAIMERS" DISTRICT
CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2003 pages 22-27)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: A People Zealous For Fine Works--Titus 2:14
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 30 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Scriptures Daily Promotes Fine Works
10:00 Is Your Confidence in Jehovah?
(See WT 9-1-2003 pages 8-13)
10:20 Youths--Build for the Future With Jehovah's Organization
(See WT 5-1-2004 pages 13-18)
(RELEASE: "Youths--What Will You Do With Your Life?" (tract))
11:00 Song No. 183 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Stand Firm in Troublesome Times
(See WT 5-1-2004 pages 8-12)
11:40 Be Like Jeremiah--Fearlessly Proclaim the Word of God
(See WT 5-1-2004 pages 8-12)
12:00 Song No. 70 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:30 Music
1:40 Song No. 129 and Prayer
1:50 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
"The Scene of This World Is Changing"
(See WT 2-1-2004 pages 18-22)
2:35 Song No. 181 and Announcements
2:40 Summary of The Watchtower
3:10 Abound in Fine Works as Zealous Kingdom Proclaimers
3:55 Song No. 96 and Closing Prayer
2003 "GIVE GOD GLORY DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2004)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "You Are Worthy, Jehovah...to Receive the Glory"--
Revelation 4:11
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 96 and Prayer
9:50 Assembled to Glorify God
10:20 Blessed Are Those Who Give Glory to God
(See WT 6-1-2004 pages 14-19)
10:50 Song No. 79 and Announcements
11:00 Creation Declares the Glory of God
(See WT 6-1-2004 pages 9-14)
11:20 Walk in the Way of Integrity
(See WT 12-1-2004 pages 13-18)
11:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Glorious Prophetic Visions Spur Us On!
12:20 Song No. 63 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 111
2:15 Jehovah's Glory Revealed to Humble Ones
(See WT 8-1-2004 pages 8-13)
2:35 SYMPOSIUM: The Prophecy of Amos--Its Message for Our Day
Speak God's Word With Boldness
(See WT 11-15-2004 pages 10-14)
Divine Judgment Against the Wicked
(See WT 11-15-2004 pages 15-20)
Jehovah Examines the Heart
(See WT 11-15-2004 pages 20-25)
3:35 Song No. 160 and Announcements
3:45 Avoid the Snare of Alcohol Abuse
(See WT 12-1-2004 pages 18-23)
4:05 Jehovah, Our "Fortress in Times of Distress"
(See WT 8-15-2004 pages 17-21)
4:30 "The Good Land"--Foregleam of Paradise
(See WT 10-15-2004 pages 8-19)
(RELEASE: "See the Good Land" (brochure))
5:00 Song No. 4 and Closing Prayer
2003 "GIVE GOD GLORY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2004)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Declare Among the Nations His Glory"--Psalm 96:3
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 59 and Prayer
9:50 Daily Text Reminders Stir Us to Declare God's Glory
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: "Reflect Like Mirrors the Glory of Jehovah"
Spreading the Good News Everywhere
Removing the Veil From Those Blinded
Doing So More Fully in Our Ministry
11:00 Song No. 193 and Announcements
11:10 Hated Without Cause
(See WT 8-15-2004 pages 12-17)
11:40 Living Up to Our Dedication Glorifies God
12:10 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 18
2:15 Cultivating a Christlike View of Greatness
(See WT 8-1-2004 pages 13-18)
2:35 Tired but Not Tiring Out
(See WT 8-15-2004 pages 22-26)
3:05 "Be Liberal, Ready to Share"
3:30 Song No. 12 and Announcements
3:40 Beware of "the Voice of Strangers"
(See WT 9-1-2004 pages 13-18)
4:10 Glorify God "With One Mouth"
(See WT 9-1-2004 pages 8-13)
4:30 Our Children--A Precious Inheritance
(RELEASE: "Learn From the Great Teacher" (book))
5:00 Song No. 164 and Closing Prayer
2003 "GIVE GOD GLORY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2004)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Do All Things for God's Glory"--1 Corinthians 10:31
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 175 and Prayer
9:50 Daily Text Reminders Help Us to Glorify Jehovah
10:00 Parents, Build Up the Family Circle
10:20 How Youths Are Praising Jehovah
11:00 Song No. 157 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition
11:55 Declare the Good News "Without Letup"
12:15 Song No. 92 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:50 Song No. 201 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Who Are Giving God Glory Today?
(See WT 10-1-2004 pages 8-14)
2:45 Song No. 113 and Announcements
2:50 Summary of The Watchtower
3:20 "Keep Bearing Much Fruit" to Jehovah's Glory
4:05 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer
2004 "WALK WITH GOD” DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2005)
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "This is the Way, Walk in It” – Isaiah 30:21
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 42 and Prayer
9:50 Congregated to Let Jehovah Teach us His Ways
10:20 Nothing Good held Back From Those Walking in Faultlessness
()
10:50 Song No.160 and Announcements
11:00 “Keep Proving What You Yourselves Are”
(See WT 7-15-2005 Pages 21-25)
11:20 Let God’s Word Guide Your Steps Every Day
()
11:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Walk with God in Turbulent Times
12:10 Song No. 29 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 86
2:15 Are You “Faithful in What Is Least?”
(See WT )
2:35 SYMPOSIUM: Hosea’s Prophecy Helps Us to Walk With God
Speak God's Word With Boldness
(See WT 11-15-2004 pages 10-14)
Divine Judgment Against the Wicked
(See WT 11-15-2004 pages 15-20)
Jehovah Examines the Heart
(See WT 11-15-2004 pages 20-25)
3:35 Song No. 160 and Announcements
3:45 Avoid the Snare of Alcohol Abuse
(See WT 12-1-2004 pages 18-23)
4:05 Jehovah, Our "Fortress in Times of Distress"
(See WT 8-15-2004 pages 17-21)
4:30 "The Good Land"--Foregleam of Paradise
(See WT 10-15-2004 pages 8-19)
(RELEASE: "See the Good Land" (brochure))
5:00 Song No. 4 and Closing Prayer
2004 "GIVE GOD GLORY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2004)
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Declare Among the Nations His Glory"--Psalm 96:3
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 59 and Prayer
9:50 Daily Text Reminders Stir Us to Declare God's Glory
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: "Reflect Like Mirrors the Glory of Jehovah"
Spreading the Good News Everywhere
Removing the Veil From Those Blinded
Doing So More Fully in Our Ministry
11:00 Song No. 193 and Announcements
11:10 Hated Without Cause
(See WT 8-15-2004 pages 12-17)
11:40 Living Up to Our Dedication Glorifies God
12:10 Song No. 202 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 18
2:15 Cultivating a Christlike View of Greatness
(See WT 8-1-2004 pages 13-18)
2:35 Tired but Not Tiring Out
(See WT 8-15-2004 pages 22-26)
3:05 "Be Liberal, Ready to Share"
3:30 Song No. 12 and Announcements
3:40 Beware of "the Voice of Strangers"
(See WT 9-1-2004 pages 13-18)
4:10 Glorify God "With One Mouth"
(See WT 9-1-2004 pages 8-13)
4:30 Our Children--A Precious Inheritance
(RELEASE: "Learn From the Great Teacher" (book))
5:00 Song No. 164 and Closing Prayer
2004 "GIVE GOD GLORY" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-2004)
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Do All Things for God's Glory"--1 Corinthians 10:31
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 175 and Prayer
9:50 Daily Text Reminders Help Us to Glorify Jehovah
10:00 Parents, Build Up the Family Circle
10:20 How Youths Are Praising Jehovah
11:00 Song No. 157 and Announcements
11:10 DRAMA: Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition
11:55 Declare the Good News "Without Letup"
12:15 Song No. 92 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:50 Song No. 201 and Prayer
2:00 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
Who Are Giving God Glory Today?
(See WT 10-1-2004 pages 8-14)
2:45 Song No. 113 and Announcements
2:50 Summary of The Watchtower
3:20 "Keep Bearing Much Fruit" to Jehovah's Glory
4:05 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer
2005 "GODLY OBEDIENCE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "Obey My Voice, And I Will Become Your God" -
Jeremiah 7:23
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 139 and Prayer
9:50 Listening with a Purpose - To Do God's Will Brother Darnivall
10:20 Jehovah Blesses Those Who Obey His Voice Patrick Goodman
10:50 Song No. 38 and Announcements
11:00 We Are "Wonderfully Made" Doug Dickman
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11:20 Resurrection - Why That Hope Should Be Real to You Raymond Davis
11:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Follow the Model in Your Obedience to God Trevor Billman
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12:10 Song No. 205 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 174
2:15 Keep Minding the Spirit and Live Daniel Martin
2:35 Guard Against Every Sort of Covetousness
2:55 "To Obey Is Better Than a Sacrifice"
3:15 Do Not Follow Artfully Contrived False Stories Richard Laskey
3:45 Song No. 170 and Announcements
3:55 SYMPOSIUM: Haggai and Zechariah Stir Us to Obey
Scriptural Questions Answered Morris Duffy
(See Watchtower April 15, 2006 pages 20-24)
Lessons We Learn From These Books Franklin Nation
(See Watchtower April 15, 2006 pages 25-29)
4:35 All Suffering Soon to End! John Gifford
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2005 "GODLY OBEDIENCE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Obedient From the Heart" "In All Things" - Romans
6:17; 2 Cor 2:9
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 158 and Prayer
9:50 The Daily Text Incites Heartfelt Obedience Jason Rogers
10:00 Symposium: Happy Are the Families Observing Godly Principles
Husbands, Recognize Christ's Headship Charles Deets
Wives, Have Deep Respect for Your Husbands Mark Sillas
Children, Be Obedient to Your Parents in Everything Dale Peterson
11:00 Song No. 40 and Announcements
11:00 Let No One Hinder You From Obeying the Truth Gwen Sanders
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11:30 Assembling Together - Why All the More So?
George Felton
11:50 Baptism Talk: Let Your Yes Mean Yes
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12:20 Song No. 13 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 69
2:15 Godly Devotion - "A Means of Great Gain" Johnny Vaughn
2:35 Pass On From Seeing What Is Worthless Bob Rogers
2:55 Edwardo Chicone
3:15 Song No. 8 and Announcements
3:25 "Men Who Minister in a Fine Manner"
3:45 SYMPOSIUM: "Be Obedient to those...Taking the Lead"
By Loyally Supporting the 'Faithful Slave' Rex Stingley
By Humbly Submitting to Overseers of the Flock Ben Benson
4:35 What Does the Bible Really Teach?
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RELEASE: What Does the Bible Really Teach? (Book)
5:05 Song No. 192 and Closing Prayer
2005 "GODLY OBEDIENCE" DISTRICT CONVENTION
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Obey All These Words...That It May Go Well With You"
- Deuteronomy 12:28
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 162 and Prayer
9:50 The Daily Text - Reminder of Jehovah's Blessing
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Help Others Obey What the Bible Teaches
Starting Doorstep Bible Studies
Teaching Effectively on Bible Studies
Assisting Students to Develop Good Spiritual Habits
11:00 Song No. 123 and Announcements
11:10 Youths - Are Your Goals Leading You to Success?
Joe Hadameo
11:30 DRAMA: Pursue Goals That Honor God
12:15 Song No. 221 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:50 Song No. 207 and Prayer
2:00 Public Discourse:
To Whom Does Our Obedience Belong?
2:45 Song No. 181 and Announcements
2:55 Watchtower Summary
3:25 Godly Obedience - Our Way of Life
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4:10 Song No. 34 and Closing Prayer
2006 "DELIVERANCE AT HAND" DISTRICT CONVENTION
DAY 1
DAY'S THEME: "'I am with You,' Is The Utterance of Jehovah, 'To
Deliver You'" - Jeremiah 7:23
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 91 and Prayer Dale Harris CO Maine 3
9:50 Be Attentive to Jehovah's Promies of Deliverance Pete Crifasi
10:20 Practice The Things That You Have Learned Aaron Moon
10:50 Song No. 40 and Announcements
11:00 How Jehovah Delivers the Poor One Crying for Help
John Arbor
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11:20 Behold the Abounding Wealth of the Seas
Greg Jong
Experience is from 5/8/98 Awake! p 16-19
11:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Jehovah's Provisions for Our Everlasting Deliverance Steve Kelman
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12:10 Song No. 59 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 38
2:15 Cherish Your Place in the Congregation Dale Harris
2:35 Jehovah Tenderly Cares for Older Ones Charles Cookson
2:55 Deliverance From Painful Distress Jeffrey Cuts
3:15 The Role of Angels in Rendering Public Service Gary Bustida
3:35 Song No. 74 (Jehovah Provider of Escape) and Announcements
3:45 Symposium: Jehovah - "Provider of Escape"
During Pre-Christian Times
During the First Century
Joshua Jacks
William A Miller
In Modern Times Joseph Jordan
In the Future Barry Maddock
4:45 No Opposing Weapon or Tongue Will Succeed David Gallio
5:15 Song No. 92 and Closing Prayer David Gallio
2006 "DELIVERANCE AT HAND" DISTRICT CONVENTION
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Deliver Us From the Wicked One" and "From Every
Sort of Lawlessness" - Matthew 6:13; Titus 2:14
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 71 and Prayer
9:50 Fortified Against Satan by Considering the Daily Text Bradley Moore
10:00 Symposium: Continue in the Ministry Without Letup
Deliver Those... Staggering to the Slaughter Mark Davidson
Pay Attention to YOur Art of Teaching John Trunek
Rightly Disposed Ones Are Responding Philip Howe
11:00 Song No. 85 and Announcements
11:10 Delivered From the Trap of the Birdcatcher James Fox
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11:30 Searching Into the Deep Things of God
11:50 Dedication and Baptism Lead to Salvation (Some static) Perry Alton
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12:20 Song No. 204 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:00 Music
2:10 Song No. 106
2:15 Keep a Scriptural View of Health Care Walter Ferguson
2:35 What Spirit Dominates Your Life?
Patrick Foley
2:55 Foresee the Calamity, and Conceal Yourself Mark Bigelow
3:15 Song No. 43 and Announcements
3:25 Manifest Christian Dignity at All Times Bradley Poland
3:45 Maintain "a Threefold Cord" in Marriage Earl Letterer
4:10 Young People, "Remember, Now Your Grand Creator" Greg Webber
4:35 Are You Living with Jehovah's Day in Mind?
Thomas Miles
(Release: Living with Jehovah's Day in Mind (Book))
5:05 Song No. 195 and Closing Prayer Adam Howell
2006 "DELIVERANCE AT HAND" DISTRICT CONVENTION
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME: "Know That The Kingdom of God Is Near" - Luke 21:31
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 19 and Prayer Andrew Carr
9:50 Examining the Scriptures Daily Renews Our Sense of Urgency Shawn Evans
10:00 Illustrations Enhance our Understanding of Kingdom Truths Patrick Walls
10:15 SYMPOSIUM: "The Kingdom of the Heavens Is Like..."
A Man That Sowed Fine Seed in His Field Mark Turner
A Treasure Hidden in the Field Ronald Overwald
A Dragnet Let Down Into the Sea William Boynton
A King That Made a Mariage Feast for His Son Kevin Higgens
11:00 Song No. 207 and Announcements
11:10 Accept Jehovah's Authority - Reject an Independent Spirit John Godeki
11:30 DRAMA: To Whose Authority do You Submit?
12:15 Song No. 8 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
1:40 Music
1:50 Song No. 14 and Prayer
2:00 Public Discourse:
Deliverance by God's Kingdom is at Hand!
Peter Schultz
2:00 Public Discourse:
Deliverance by God's Kingdom is at Hand!
Hewitt Collar Georgia Assembly
2:45 Song No. 181 and Announcements
2:55 Watchtower Summary 6/4/2006 Study Page 17 Shepherds Who are Examples to the Flock
Richard Lawrence
3:25 Keep in Expectation as Jehovah's Day Nears!
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4:10 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer