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DRAW CLOSE TO GOD
DISTRICT CONVENTION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Friday September 10th September to Sunday 12th September
Programs commence at 9.20 am daily
In a climate of conflicting attitudes toward God, how can the faithful withstand constant attacks on their belief in God? What evidence about God’s existence is there for nonbelievers to examine? Intriguing answers to these questions will be explored during the Witnesses’ 2010 “Remain Close to Jehovah!” District Convention to be held at the Derwent Entertainment Centre.
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that a strong relationship with God is vital for spiritual well-being and personal happiness.
The Friday morning session will feature the keynote address, “How Jehovah Draws Close to Us.” On Friday afternoon, most of the program will focus on how family members can enhance their communication with one another based on their individual relationships with God. The session will conclude by focusing on why faith in God must be built on fact and reason, taking a closer look at evidence supporting what is stated in the Bible at Romans 1:20.
Saturday’s program will feature positive steps one can take to protect one’s spirituality and one’s relationship with God. This point will be especially emphasized on Saturday morning, when local residents who studied these and other Bible topics in detail will publicly symbolize their personal dedication to God during a baptism ceremony. This ordination of new ministers will include a discussion based on Galatians 4:9.
On Sunday morning, a fast-moving series of talks will provide a fresh examination of eight aspects of God’s appealing personality as revealed in the Scriptures. The public discourse, entitled “How Can You Draw Close to God?” will address several questions, such as: Does God exist? If so, has he communicated with mankind? By what means? A special feature on Sunday afternoon will be a full-costume drama set in the first century, focusing on God’s desire to deliver those close to him when he brings an end to wickedness on earth.
Jehovah’s Witnesses invite everyone to attend and learn more about these topics. All three days of the convention, the program sessions begin at 9:20 a.m. Admission is free, and no collections will be taken.
For more information you may visit the Jehovah's Witnesses website, the Watchtower Society website, the Watchtower Media Site, email hobartjwdcnews@gmail.com or telephone John Wiltshire on 0419 883 634 or Paul Ogborne on 0424 890 418.
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