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Jehovah’s Witnesses hosting conference to combat 'pessimism' in VI

- ‘You Can Face the Future With Confidence!’ starts this weekend April 1-2, 2023 in local Kingdon Halls
The Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization is hosting a conference targeting persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) who may be facing uncertainty about the future or may be experiencing pessimism it according to the organization. Photo: File
The special conference is the first of two free programs that will be held in all 118,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses during the first week of April. Photo: Provided
The special conference is the first of two free programs that will be held in all 118,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses during the first week of April. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization is hosting a conference targeting persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) who may be facing uncertainty about the future or may be experiencing pessimism it according to the organization.

“In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries and lands, including the British Virgin Islands,” the organization said in a March 31, 2023, release.

Further, it added that according to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer study, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are seeing “all-time lows in the number of people who think their families will be better off in five years.”

The organization said against this backdrop of pessimism, a special global program featuring the theme, “You Can Face the Future With Confidence!” will be held on the weekend of April 1-2, 2023. 

“The free 30-minute presentation will be hosted at local Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses, with a videoconferencing option available. Please check the “Attend a Meeting” section on the homepage of jw.org for local addresses and meeting times.” 

Bible remains powerful hope - Robert Hendriks

Mr Robert Hendriks, spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses added that while the challenges being face may seem overwhelming, the Bible remains out a powerful hope for the future that can help us right now.

“This global program is designed to give all those who attend tangible reasons to face the future with confidence,” he said.

The special talk is the first of two free programs that will be held in all 118,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses during the first week of April.

The public is also being invited to join nearly 20 million other global attendees for the annual observance of the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death, to be held on the evening of Tuesday, April 4, 2023, with free admission.

12 Responses to “Jehovah’s Witnesses hosting conference to combat 'pessimism' in VI”

  • Pureblood II (01/04/2023, 11:56) Like (12) Dislike (12) Reply
    Face the future in confidence of Science and Technology? All them Jehova witnesses Fulled Vaccinated with boosters, where was your faith in Jehovah then ?
    • Madussa (01/04/2023, 21:56) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
      They love being slaves to a god they have never seen. Slave mentality since the white man forced their religion on us Africans. Since then, some are still not strong enough to break the chains of mental slavery. Please don't come to my door. I will tell you to leave and then slam my door in your faces. I'm a grown man and don't need you to try to convince me to go backward in time, keeping those chains around my neck.
  • The Hooded Claw (01/04/2023, 12:26) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    Can Johovah Witnesses Vote? Does Ronnie Skelton even vote for himself on election day? Just a question. Inquiring minds are asking.
  • herbs power (01/04/2023, 13:55) Like (21) Dislike (30) Reply
    On the day y'all can prove that a invisible bein is watching us y'all can come and collect $10,000
  • VG Resident (01/04/2023, 14:37) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    How can this organization make such a statement as they have on control of future events. We probably will be a world War in 2 years. Supply chains will be disrupted. Money may become much less valuable I hope not but that is waht I see. Too much turmoil in the world.
  • @ THE WITNESSES (01/04/2023, 14:57) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    With all the racism rethoric / cold blooded drugs=
    murders murders / and corruption that is going mon for years here where were these set of jehovah hypocrites mouths ???? also not forgetting the the other pretenders who cacall themselves HOLY MEN of the cloth along with our politicians who is at war now for POWER
  • Science (01/04/2023, 17:10) Like (10) Dislike (13) Reply
    having an invisible friend is a mental illness, disowning family members who have recovered from that mental illness is Just Wickedness
  • Rubber Duck (02/04/2023, 08:48) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    For a laugh you should one day listen to what these clowns believe.

    Talk about pessimism.
    • @ rubber duck (04/04/2023, 05:06) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Be careful what you laugh at. Matt 24:37 says: “But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
  • Sickening people! (04/04/2023, 04:59) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Why is it that every time something is said in the news about this religion you all unleash your bigotry and hate. Why? I don’t see you all attacking any other religion like this. Be careful who/ what you laugh at. You all had laugh at Kis*** and Cind** when they tried to warn you about the greedy bill. Remember that you all said they were crazy?
    • Linda (04/04/2023, 18:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Sickening people! Well, that is because Kis*** and Cind** are crazy! LMAO
  • superedan (06/04/2023, 22:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's not uncommon for Jehovah's Witnesses to host conferences and events to discuss their beliefs and encourage their members to stay positive and optimistic in the face of adversity.
    stumble guys
    lolbeans


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