Zeal in Korea's Vast Territory

In Korea, 40 percent of Jehovah's Witnesses are in full-time service.  "With this tremendous army," stated Branch Committee coordinator Milton Hamilton,  "our territory of over 47 million people is covered about once a month."  Growth in the sign-language congregations is particularly notable.  In one sign-language circuit, 800 home Bible students are being conducted.  This is an average of one study per publisher. Sadly, young brothers  are still incarcerated because of their neutrality.  These faithful Christians are dealt favorably, though, and they are often given jobs requiring trustworthiness.

Meeting the Demands of Growth in Mexico

A peak of 533,665 Kingdom proclaimers reported field service in Mexico in August 2000.  More than three times that number of individuals attended the Memorial.  "Our goal for this year is to build 240 more Kingdom Halls," stated Branch Committee  coordinator Robert Tract,  "Still,  he added,  "We need many more."

The youths among Jehovah's Witnesses in Mexico are exemplary.  Regarding a certain young person, a Catholic priest stated:  "I would like to have just one like him among my followers;.  I admire these people for their strong will and wise use of the Bible.  They have defended God, even at the risk of their lives."

Next time: Integrity Amid Unrest in Sierra Leone

The Watchtower, 2001