BACK TO THE CIRCUIT WORK

 In 1974 the Governing Body assigned another group of circuit overseers in the district work, and I was to serve again as a circuit overseer-this time in South Carolina.  Happily, by then the congregations and circuits could integrated, which pleased the brothers.

In late 1976, I was assinged to a Georgia circuit between Atlanta and Columbus.  I vividly remember giving the graveside service for five black children who had died when arsonists firebombed their home.  The mother was hospitialized because of her injuries. A constant stream of Jehovah's Witnesses, both black and white, came to the hospital to comfort the parents.  I saw that the brother's love was outstanding.  Such compassion can help God's servants to deal with the most difficult circumstances.

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