K MMORIAL STADIUM Washington, D.C. June 14-18, 1978 .,. . ' . • " " " ~ '. • 'n • \\VICTORIOUS FAITH" Y ou Are Warmly W elcomed!!! INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF JEHOVAH'S WITN ESSES TO THE 1978 "VICTORIOUS FAITH" INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES We are glad to have you present with us even as RFK MEMORIAL STADIUM the Bible says: "Welcome one another, just as the Christ also welcomed us, with glory to God in view." -Romans 15:7. Washington, D.C. This booklet presents the complete program for the five days of this international convention. These five days of assembling together will in effect prove to be Arra nge d and dir ect ed by th a spiritual festiva l. Here we are to feast on spiritual W a tchtower Bible and Tract Society of Ne w Yo rk, Inc. fat things that will strengthen our FAITH for these sig- nificant times. In the days of Moses, God said to His people of that era: "The seasonal festivals of Jehovah CONVENTION ORGANIZATION that you should proclaim are holy conventions." (Le- viticus 23:2) In the same way you will experience this to be a holy convention of Jehovah's clean people. You no doubt have brought your Bible for ready CONVENTION OVERSEER reference during the program. The daily sessions will C. Lcib nsp rger be richly varied as to presentations of Bible talks, dramas, congregational singing, musical interludes, re- lating of experiences from delegates abroad, demon- FOOD SERVICE OVERSEER strations of Christian activities, reports from foreign J. Be ck missionaries, evidences of faith on the part of children and youth as well as new Scriptural enlightenment con- cerning Bible prophecies that pertain to our urgent PROGRAM OVERSEER times. Provision will also be mode for altenders to share O . Lyle s in public proclamation of the good news of God's kingdom in the field service. CHAIRMAN May your attending this convention prove to be a milestone in your Christian life, aiding you to maintain F. P. Warren the VICTORIOUS FAITH that conquers.-1 John 5:5. 7~od;;' o/f;hU~J4bJ. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1978 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1978 Fight the Fine Fight of the Faith-1 Tim. 6:12. fight the Fine Fight of the Faith-l Tim. 6:12. MORNING AFTERNOON 10:00 Music 3:05 Music 10: 10 Song No. 84, Prayer 3: 10 Song No. 49 10: 15 Chai rman's Address of Welco me: WHY ARE W E HER E? 3: 15 Shepherds, Are You Paying Attention F. P. Wa rren to the Flock? M. S. Allen 10:55 Why I Am Glad to Be He re O . E. lyles 3:45 Overseers, Do the Work of an Evangelizer 11: 15 Elders, Carry On as Menl J. H. Manning D. A. O lso n 4 :15 Exa mp le s of Faith and Endurance 11 :45 Song No. 78 and Announcemen ts H. R. Pierson, Sr. 11 :55 Keynote Address: FAITH IN GOD'S SON 4:45 Song No. 112 and Announcements -HOW SHOULD IT AFFECT YOU? 4:55 DRAMA: To Whom Do You Belong? W. L. Barry L. Fanning 12:40 Song No. 62 Intermission 5:50 Song No. 44 and Concluding Prayer 2 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1978 THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1978 A Unique Privilege A Unique Privilege -Faithfully Working with God-2 Cor. 6:1, 2. -Faithfully Working with God-2 Cor. 6:1, 2. MORN IN G AFTERNOON 10:00 Music 3:05 Music 10: 10 Song No. 6 8, Pray e r 3:10 Song No. 109 10: 15 Remember the Things 3: 15 Faith Follows the Things Heard Previo usly Spoken - So Prea ch! W. B. Bentley, Jr . T. C. Fix 10:30 Pioneering in the Steps 3:45 Working Hard and Exerting Ourselves of the Master C. N. Jackson G. J. Thompson 4:15 Clean Bearers of Jehovah's Vessels 11 :00 Benefiting from the Pionee r Service School W. J. Sims W. Silva 4:45 Song No. 89 and Announcements 11 :30 Song No. 48 and Announcements 4:55 Walking by Fait h, Not by Sight 11 :40 Bethel Service J. A. Williams -A Demonstration of Faith 5:25 The Whole World Is Jehovah's Field G. M. Couch W. L. Barry 12: 10 DRAMA: \\ 00 Not look Behind You 5:55 Declaration of Our Faith and Do Not Stand Still" D. Sydlik H. P. Bryant 6: 10 Field Service Announcements 12:45 Song No. 21 Intermission 6: 15 Song No. 10 and Concluding Prayer 4 5 FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1978 FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1978 Youths, Be Examples in Faith- l Tim. 4:12. Youths, Be Examples in Faith-1 Tim. 4:12. MORNING · AFTERNOON Activities in the Fie ld 1:55 Music You will truly enjoy being 0 part of this specia l feature of t he 2:05 So ng No . 88, Praye r 1978 " Victorio us Faith " International Convent ion of Jeho vah 's Witnesses and may p roceed to the field o n or before 9:00 o .m, 2: 10 Remember the Thing s to engage in one o r more of t he follo wi ng types of service : Previously Spo ken HOUSE-YO-HOUSE AND BUSINESS: Listen carefull y to th e anno unce- K. Bond ment s made Wednesday a nd Thursday wh en direction will be 2: 25 Keeping Integrity Unde r Test given on obtaining territory maps and oth er necessary equ ipme nt. c. D. Wallace I n addition to th e conve ntion site, territories will be avai lable at local Kingdom Halls and a t hot el s a nd motels w here p ublishers 2:55 Go dliness with Co nte ntme nt are staying. Is G reat Gai n (For the following types of servic e no terr itories wi ll be needed. W . l. Barry However, be sure to obey local reg ul ations gove rning each area and 3:25 Song No. 51 and Announce ments be careful not to have too many working in any given area. The Field Service department will be p leased to assist you to find 3:35 Yout hs W ho Reme mber Their Creator such areas on a map, if necessary.) Why I Am Glad I Got Baptized Why I Am Glad to Be STREET WORK: Be f riendly and approach ind ividuals to make the offer rather than standing in one place for long per iods . Be Part of the Congregation careful not to block e ntrances or exits of businesses. What the Field Serv ice Means to Me BUS STOPS : Simply drive or walk to a bus stop and in a friend ly J. l. Mitchell manner approach those wa iting. Every few minutes there will be a new group to approach . 4:05 DRAMA: Youths-What Is Your SHOPPING CENTERS : Speak to persons in their cars and on the Goa l In life? pub lic wa lks, etc. Often it is necessary to obtain permission to R. W. Manke work in parki ng lo ts of shopp ing areas. 4:45 Song No. 73 PARKS: Speak to those sitting a nd walking about, etc. An especiall y let the Young Children Come to Me good time for th is work i s at lunch time when many wo rkers sit 4:50 V. C. Wisegarver in the park an d eat . AIRPORTS, BUS AND TRAIN STATIONS : Approach people i n a 5:20 The Bible Comes Alive f ri end ly way in the publ ic areas that do not interfere with the N. H. Belsher normal operations i n the area . 5:50 Song No. 119 and Concluding Prayer 6 7 SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1978 SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1978 Have Faith to the Saving of Your Household Have Faith to the Saving of Your Household -Heb. 11:7. -Heb. 11:7. MORNING AFTERNOON 9:15 Music 2 :05 Music 9:25 Song No. 65, Prayer 2:10 Song No. 92 9:30 Remember the Things Previously Spoken 2:15 Not Using This World to the Full J. H. Shawver H. Peloyan 9:45 Keep Your Marriage Honorable -God Is Not Mocked 2:45 love-The Surpassing Way R. D. Cantwell J. M. Crosley 10:15 Coping with Marriage Problems 3: 15 Song No. 45 and An nouncements in This Modern World D. F. Wallace 3:25 Bring Your Family Closer to Jehovah 10:45 Song No . 56 and Announcements R. E. Carpenter 10:55 Hearing from Those Who Have 3:55 Making Your Family life Happy Heeded God's Counsel D. Syd lik D. Bowles 11:25 Baptism-An Expression of 4:25 Song No. 26 Faith in Jehovah L. R. Jarka 4~30 DRAMA: The Scriptural Adornment { of Christian Women 11 :55 Song No. 74 D. Smith Candidates proceed to the pool l Intermission 5:00 Song No. 37 and Concluding Prayer 8 9 SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1978 SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1978 The Faith That Gains the Victory-l John 5:4. The Faith That Gains the Victory-l John 5:4. MORNING AFTERNOO N 9:15 Music 1:40 Music 9:25 Song No . 23 , Pra ye r 1:55 So ng No. 105, Prayer 9:30 Remember the Things Previously Spoken C. A. Steele 2 :00 Public l ecture : 9:45 When You Pray, Ask in Faith JESUS CHRIST-VICTORIOUS c. H. Peters, Sr. KING WITH WHOM 10: 15 Prove Yourselves Ready NATIONS MUST RECKO N c. Leibensperger D. Sydlik 10:45 Song No. 38 and Announcements 3 :00 Song No. 61 and Announcements 10:55 Faith in Jehova h's Victorious Organization F. Rusk 3: 10 Did We Get the Sense of It? J. Beck 11 :25 To Whom Shall We Go but Jesus Christ? 3:40 Continue to Stand Firm in the Faith S. Kraker W. l. Barry 11 :55 Song No. 11 Intermission 4:30 Song No. 110 and Concluding Prayer 10 11 INFORMATION FOR CONVEN TIONERS INFORMATION FOR CO NVENTION ERS ADMINISTRATION GILEAD SERVICE Fo urth l eve l, Column 1. Pioneers betwee n the ages o f 20 and 40 interested in a tten d ing Gilead are invited to atte nd the meeting for Gilead ap plica nts ANNOUNCEMENTS Sat urday aftern oon at 1 ,00. Third level, Sections 314, 3 15 . Ne ithe r the chai rman nor an yo ne e lse will ma ke persona l anno uncements ove r lou dsp e ak er syste m. Its pu rpos e is to broadcast the convention progra m a nd infor ma tion per tine nt to the funct ion - IMMERS ION ing of the conventi on . Candidates fo r immersion should be a ssembled at 11 ,25 Sa turd ay morning for the discours e on ba ptism . Each one sho uld bri ng his BETHEL SERVICE own bathing suit and towel. This year the Bethel service ta lk is a part of the regular program Second level, Sections 115, 116, 117, 214, 215. session on Thursday morning at 11 :40. Any who qualify and would like to enter Bethe l service may go to the Field Service department to obtain an application. There will be someone there to speak with LOST & FOUND AND CHECKROOM you about any additional information desired regarding Bethe l service . Inside Gat e E, Seco nd Level, Columns 42-44. All fou nd a rticle s should be taken to this departme nt. If you BOOKROOM ha ve lost anything, go to this department and identify your be long - Ings. Childre n who have strayed from parents and a re la st should Inside Gate A on Second Level, Column 9 . be taken to this de pa rt ment. This department is not a nursery. Please look after your children a nd keep them with you . CHAIRMAN Fourth Level, Stadium Club, Column 59. VOLUNTEER SERVICE FIELD SERVICE Third Level, Column 62 and conveniently located throughout Stadium. Friday morning has been set asi de for field service. Please see page 6 of this progra m for de tails. N OTES Third Level, Column 64. FIRST AID Third Level, Column 11; Fifth Level, Column 11. Remember, this is for EMERGENCY treatment ONLY. FOOD SERVICE All food will be served at conveniently located stands throughout the building. Only convention tickets may be used to purchase food and these may be obtained from cashiers in conven ient locations in the building. 12 13 NOTES NOTES' 14 15 NOTES 16
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