RICHES OF GENEROSITY BRING JOY

Readiness to Give Today

Today, Jehovah's Witnesses are thrilled to observe the worldwide program in the preaching of "this good news of the kingdom."  (Matthew 24:14)  During the  last decade of the 20th century, more than 3,000,000 new congregations were formed.  Yes, one third of the congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses that exist today were formed during the last ten years!  Most of this increase is the result of the hard work of sincere Christian men and women who give of their time and energy in order to visit their neighbors and tell them about Jehovah's purposes.  Some of the increase is the result of the work of missionaries, who leave their homes and travel to distant lands to help there with the Kingdom-preaching work.  The increase has resulted in the organizing of new circuits, which have necessitated the appointment of new circuit overseers.   In addition, more Bibles have been needed for use in preaching and personal study.  More printed literature has been needed.   And in one country after another, branch buildings have had to be enlarged or replaced with larger premises.  All these added needs have been supplied with the help of voluntary contributions from Jehovah's people.

Next time: A Need for Kingdom Halls

Watchtower, 2000