Jehovah Witness holds district convention

03-01-2011
Narration: This year’s District Annual Convention of the of Jehovah Witnesses has ended at Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital with a call on Christians to judiciously use their time to demonstrate the will of Jehovah and proclaim His words for the benefit of unbelievers. Speaking on the topic: “Do not give out when corrected by Jehovah”, Michael Oh of Agbogba congregation of the Jehovah Witness advised followers of Christ to allow themselves to be corrected when they fall on the wrong path. This he noted requires discipline, courage, humility and the spirit of self sacrifice to succeed in that regard. Correspondent Isaac Asare witnessed the event has the rest of story for Radio Ghana.
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This year’s district convention of Jehovah witness dubbed: “Remain Close to God “saw the attendance of over 1,500 delegates drawn from the various circuits across the region. The event forms part of the national district conventions organized throughout the country. Strengthening one‘s spirituality was the main focus of the 2-day 2010-2011 district convention. There were 62 conventions in 22 locations held throughout Ghana with 105,000 congregations worldwide. Mr. Michael oh of Agbogba congregation in a sermon underscored the need for believers to embrace discipline at all times. He urged them not to give out when corrected by Jehovah whenever they go wrong. Mr. Oh challenged members of the congregation to always heed to the call of Jehovah by going out to proclaim his gospel to the world and do away with apathy. He cited Jonah in the Bible as a perfect example of a man who flout the authority of God but later realized his mistake and returned to God to do his will. This according to him is a clear indication that Jonah did not give out when he was corrected by Jehovah. Mr. Oh however entreated believers to demonstrate and follow the outstanding examples of Jonah by displaying qualities of discipline, courage and self sacrifice. Delivering his key Keynote Address, Robert Kierpaul of Tema Hospital Road congregation stressed the importance of getting close nearer to God. He said it’s high time Christians exhibit true and quality lifestyles worthy of emulation adding that very leisure moment in life should be dedicated to Jehovah. Mr. kiepaul was however optimistic that with commitment and dedication, one can draw closer to Jehovah and urged Christians to always demonstrate the will of Jehovah for the benefit of salvation to mankind. A circuit 6 Overseer and an elder of the church, Brother Peter Badu charged believers to make progressive adjustment and turn away from errors to ensure their in Jehovah’s kingdom. Br. Badu who was speaking on the topic: “Having come to know God, what now” encouraged them to be serious in their divine teachings and firmly establish their Christian lifestyle and identity with confidence. Bro. Badu urged the congregants to live decent lives and exemplary lifestyles stressing that true worship is way of life. He also encouraged them to considerably reaffirm their Christian relationship with God and worship Jehovah without ceasing. Baptismal candidates of the church were later called upon to accept their readiness and dedication to baptism. They were encouraged to walk in the path of righteousness and not returned to their previous lives after baptism.