Jehovah’s Witnesses host free conventions

Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold their annual multi-lingual conventions at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. The theme of this year’s programme is ‘Imitate Jesus!’.

The first of two free multi-lingual three-day events will begin at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on Friday, August 21, at 09:00. There will be separate sessions in English, Portuguese, Tsonga, and Zulu.

Starting last weekend and continuing for the next couple of weeks, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Central Johannesburg and Southern suburbs, the East Rand and Vaal Triangle will extend personal invitations to all to attend the convention and distribute printed invitations.

“As Christians, a core belief of Jehovah’s Witnesses is that Jesus lived his life as a model for us to follow. The Imitate Jesus! conventions will examine Jesus’ life, as outlined in the Bible, and emphasize how all – regardless of their background, lifestyle or religion – can benefit in practical ways from his example and teachings. A highlight of the programme will be the keynote address on Friday morning, entitled ‘Concealed in Him Are All the Treasures of Wisdom,” said convention spokesman, Kenneth Dias.

Over two successive weekends an estimated 65 000 delegates are expected to attend the Bible-based programmes. Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Africa are organizing 52 conventions, all supported by voluntary donations, in 16 languages in 20 cities and towns.