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Yeah, that's what I'm also hearing. But interestng that Türkiye recorded it's highest number of baptisms in modern times in 2025

Yes, always fascinating the high ratio of publishers to population in Cuba .... as is the sift in how religion was viewed under Fidel Castro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cuba#Leadership_of_Fidel_Castro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cuba#Jehovah's_Witnesses https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1999362 FWIW the declining population apparently is due to a mix of low birth rates, an aging population, and high emigration to the US in particular. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/world/americas/cuba-us-migration.html?unlocked_article_code=1.A1A.VLxU.-fd4kXPv7DTi&smid=url-share https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/world/americas/obama-us-thaw-cuba-crisis.html?unlocked_article_code=1.A1A.2TB6.6OzwyuW6eS17&smid=url-share

The 2025 figure is 24,576, which means it is the highest since 1949 which had 24,312 Can you check your numbers please? I have 24,312 partakers listed for 1949? There was a significant bump in number of partakers immediately after the Second World War - presumably due to more complete reports coming in from Germany which we know had a very high percentage of anointed (For context, Pennsylvania has a very strong secular connection with Germany, and we know that "of the 83,941 persons worldwide who partook of the Lord’s Evening Meal in 1933, nearly 30 percent lived in Germany." The figures I'm using for 1938 to 1958 are coming directly from the JW.org website (and FWIW the 1953 figure is an updated number from what was originally published at the time in the 1954 Watchtower) https://wol.jw.org/fr/wol/d/r30/lp-f/1101959050#h=38

Here are brief, clear comparison comments and demographic trends drawn directly from the 2024–2025 Zambia Service Year Reports. 1. Overall Growth Trend Zambia experienced strong, accelerated theocratic growth in 2025 compared to 2024. Average publishers rose from 228,281 to 253,206 — an increase of 24,925 publishers. Percentage increase improved from 8% (2024) to 11% (2025), showing faster growth momentum. Comment: Jehovah is clearly blessing the preaching work with increasing responsiveness, not just steady growth. 2. Population Coverage & Field Effectiveness Population slightly declined from 21.315 million to 21.177 million. Publisher-to-population ratio improved from 1:93 to 1:84. Comment: Despite a stable population, the message is reaching more people per publisher, indicating better coverage and effectiveness in the field. 3. Baptisms & Spiritual Progress Baptisms increased from 18,073 (2024) to 20,634 (2025). This reflects a 14% rise in baptisms, outpacing population change. Comment: Not only are more people studying, but a higher proportion are making dedication and baptism, showing depth, not just interest. 4. Pioneer Strength & Workforce Maturity Average pioneer publishers rose from 23,330 to 27,548. That is an increase of 4,218 pioneers in one year. Comment: The growth is being supported by a stronger core of full-time ministers, which stabilizes congregations and fuels further expansion. 5. Congregational Expansion Congregations increased from 3,654 to 3,908 (+254 congregations). Comment: Organizational growth is keeping pace with publisher increase, preventing overcrowding and improving shepherding care. 6. Bible Studies vs. Memorial Attendance Average Bible studies rose from 421,860 to 450,950. Memorial attendance decreased slightly from 1,085,831 to 1,046,891. Comment: While Memorial attendance dipped slightly, the increase in ongoing Bible studies shows more sustained, long-term interest, not just seasonal attendance. 7. Demographic & Social Trends Reflected Zambia continues to have a young, receptive population, especially in urban and peri-urban areas. Growth in pioneers and baptisms suggests: Strong youth engagement Family-based studies Increased retention from Bible study to baptism Comment: The work in Zambia is shifting from broad interest to disciple-making, reflecting spiritual maturity in the field. Summary Comment (One-Sentence) The 2025 service year shows that despite stable population figures, Zambia is experiencing accelerated spiritual growth marked by stronger field coverage, increased baptisms, more pioneers, and expanding congregational structure—clear evidence of Jehovah’s blessing on the work.

I wonder if this refusing to pay the 2026 IRS protest pans out. April 15th is fast approaching! Time will tell. Sounds like Daniel 2:43 in its deepest form, if it's true.

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Surely there’s more than that, unless you’re only counting english ones ?

You have to make sure that the language that appears on top of the Publications tab is Portuguese, not English.

A million or more are expected in Times Square tomorrow night. There are no public toilets available. I was told that in a previous year, someone gave a public address and said, "For those wearing an adult diaper, raise your hand if you have used it yet." Of course, I wasn't there and never wanted to be.

TAOLF Take away our loving family? FORTY

Overdose of vitamin A can be fatal.

Different public person, Tatiana Schlossberg dies from Myeloid cancer at age 32. I am sorry for the family. It makes me appreciate that my firstborn son lived for 44 years. A couple from our cong is taking me for my oncology appt. tomorrow. My diagnosis of m=gus is also a myeloid diagnosis. My scores have been below critical mass for this. They will prob take tests tomorrow, but not results right away. Hope each of you, here, can keep up with your appts and can afford recommended treatment. I am quite behind in appts and need eye surgery, but have to pay Surgical Suite expenses up front, first. One day at a time.

I GOT MY UPDATE!!

That looks good. Theres still at least one convention that is not showing on there.

I wonder why the enemies of Spiderman just didn't use Baygon to elimimate him.

Wednesday, December 31 In God I put my trust; I am not afraid.—Ps. 56:4. When you feel afraid, ask yourself, ‘What has Jehovah already done?’ Reflect on what he has created. For example, when we “observe intently” how Jehovah cares for the birds and the flowers—which were not created in his image and are not capable of worshipping him—we will build up our trust that he will care for us too. (Matt. 6:25-32) Consider also what Jehovah has done for his worshippers. You might study a Bible character who showed outstanding faith, or you might read the experience of a modern-day servant of Jehovah. Additionally, meditate on how Jehovah has already cared for you. How did he draw you to the truth? (John 6:44) How has he answered your prayers? (1 John 5:14) How are you benefiting every day from the sacrifice of his beloved Son?—Eph. 1:7; Heb. 4:14-16. w24.01 4 ¶6; 7 ¶17

Yes, looks very possible - even adding annual percentage increase, plus Belarus, would still leave a significant difference of around 3,000, ie way too large for a completely new land, so you're really looking for an existing listed land, or part off. And it would help to also explain the drop in Moldova's numbers 🤔 Previously, when the GB Update 2025 #7 was being discussed, there was another suggestion 🤷‍♂️ .... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_Region_of_Bougainville

Which lands caught your attention? It's an interesting statistic, which I hadn't thought of before .... three lands that caught my attention where São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan ....

Other lands av. Pub 2024: 210,500 Other lands av. Pub 2025 : 222,500 There was a 1.6% increase in 2025 which would bring it to 213,900. Add Belarus: 213,900+6000 = 219,900 If we add part of Moldova's 22% decrease which had to do with transnistria then we arrive at the figure displayed in the report: 222,500.

I have no idea what happend in Moldova, but it seems like that Transnistria might be separated from Moldova in our report, and could be added as the +1 other lands? Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-S911B met Tapatalk

I think I have an idea. We know that Belarus was one of the two lands newly added to the 'other lands' section of the report, and I've been wondering what the other area added could be. You've reminded me about transistria, and I suspect that this break away state of Moldova was added to the list of areas with where the brothers have legal issues that affect their worship. I believe that the reduction in publishers caused by separating transistria and the rest of Moldova was not included in the -10% loss in publishers there. This, however, still wouldn't explain why they lost 10% of their publishers

Which lands did you notice? I saw four ... https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan

Which lands stood out to you? One land had an increase of over 15%, 18 lands had increases of 10%, or more ..... There are a few interesting ones in the mix .... (NOTE: Percentage decrease for Moldova adjusted using provided SRY figures)

In Polish it works great.

2.5% publisher increase, but total congregations are only up <1% Congregations purposely getting bigger? Or is this about shortage of Kingdom Halls?