“Don’t Give Up!” is the theme of a three-day convention Jehovah’s Witnesses will be presenting Aug. 11-13 on the Big Island and in select venues around the globe.
“Don’t Give Up!” is the theme of a three-day convention Jehovah’s Witnesses will be presenting Aug. 11-13 on the Big Island and in select venues around the globe.
The Bible-based program is designed to give people hope in an otherwise hopeless world. Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium at 350 Kalanikoa St. in Hilo is the venue for Hawaii Island.
As in years past, the Witnesses are participating in a global campaign to personally invite the general public.
Admission to each event is free and no collections are taken.
“We expect over 2,100 persons from all over the island, and hope to exceed that number by hundreds more at this convention,” said Kelvin Lee, program overseer.
The program is divided into 52 parts and will be presented in a variety of formats, including brief discourses, interviews and short videos.
The public Bible discourse at 11:20 a.m. Aug. 13 is titled “Never Give Up Hope!” based on Jeremiah 29:11, which reminds everyone that God wants us to have a future of hope and peace.
“Though having been raised on this island among its beauty and diversity, you soon realize that none of us are immune to problems affecting everyone in every part of the world,” Lee said. “These challenges can affect our peace of mind, and it’s easy to give up on life. The Bible-based program at this convention will benefit everyone, whether you are one of Jehovah’s Witnesses or not.”
To see a preview of the convention, visit http://tinyurl.com/ConventionTrailer2017.