A Powerful Witnessing Tool

By the end of 1914, the "Photo-Drama" had been presented to audiences totaling over 9,000,000 in North America, Europe, and Australia.  Though few in number, the Bible students did not lack the firm conviction needed to declare the good news, with this new medium.  They gladly contributed the funds required to rent suitable places for these exhibitions.  So it was that  the "Photo-Drama of Creation" did a great work in acquainting viewers with God's Word and purposes.

In a letter to C.T. Russell, one person wrote: "That first visit to your Drama was the turning point of my life; or, I should say, the turning point in my knowledge  of the Bible."  Said another individual:  "I had  almost been drawn into the quick-sands of infidelity and feel that I was saved by the 'Photo-Drama of Creation which was shown here last summer. . . .I now have that peace which the world cannot give and which I would not part with for all its riches.

Demetrius Papageorge, long a member of  the Society's headquarters staff, commented:  "The 'Photo-Drama' was a masterpiece of a project, when we consider the small number of Bible Students and the proportionately small amount of finances available.   It really had Jehovah's spirit behind it!"

Next time:JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Moving Forward With Firm Conviction! ANNUAL MEETING REPORT

The Watchtower, 2001