Jehovah�s Witnesses Begin Series Of Conventions

Jehovah�s Witnesses would begin a series of conventions in 26 cities and towns throughout the country with the theme: �Let God�s Kingdom Come� based on Jesus� model prayer. The first two conventions, which would be held in Accra in November, will feature bible talks that reveal that God�s Kingdom was a real government in heaven ready to take active control of the earth�s management to mankind�s eternal benefit. A release issued to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Friday said �copious biblical statements will be cited to reveal how this kingdom will effect dramatic changes on this earth and why individuals need to submit to God�s Kingdom and its appointed ruler, Christ Jesus.� It said more than 5000 convention delegates are expected to attend each of the nine conventions in the Accra �Tema-Metropolis at the Accra Assembly Hall of the Witnesses at Baatsona, Nungua off Spintex Road.�Similar conventions will be at New Gbawe, Obuasi, Oda, Takoradi, Suhum, Swedru, Mankesssim, Nyanyano, Koforidua, Sunayani, Tamale, Nkawkaw, Kade, Bawia, Cape Coast, Mampong-Ashanti, Tarkwa and Sefwi Bekwai, the release said. It said: �The programme will be held in English, Dangbe, Ewe,Frafra, Ga, Nzema, Twi and also in the American Sign Language.� Morning session for the convention programme would begin at 9:20am each day and afternoon sessions are expected to begin at 1: 50 pm on Friday, 1 : 35, on Saturday and 1 : 30pm on Sunday. The release said on Friday of the convention, a keynote address under the theme �Who are Preaching the Good News of the Kingdom?� would be delivered to set the tone for the entire convention adding that the high point of the convention would feature a public discourse on: �Will Human Ruin the Earth?� The release said �the public is invited to attend any of the conventions to be held in their locality and admission is free.�