Etihad Melbourne

[surfergirl]

I am not sure if a post has been made. We Aussies make our way down to the convention this week. Me tomorrow. SO exciting. This venue is were The AFL is held. Anyone follow Carlton Or Swans will know.  

 

The International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses is tipped to break Etihad Stadium’s record of I 70,000.

THERE’LL be no room at the inn next weekend when 70,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses flood into Melbourne.

 

 

In what is a traditionally quiet period between the AFL Grand Final and the peak of the Spring Racing Carnival, the city’s hotels have been flooded with bookings and prices for remaining rooms are skyrocketing.

Thousands of interstate and overseas visitors are also arriving for the Caulfield Cup, the Melbourne Festival and the Special Olympics National Games.

Pilgrims from more than 60 countries will attend the three-day International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, which is tipped to break Etihad Stadium’s record of 70,000 — ironically held by the Catholic Jubilee Mass in 2000.

Thousands of Jehovah’s witnesses knock on Melbourne’s door for three-day convention Herald Sun.htm

[boodles]

So exciting! We have our convention soon, too!

[surfergirl]

Along our drive sth. We saw a few with The JW.ORG stickers

and this

[Hartley]

On our way, now sailing from Tassie. Plenty of JWs on board.

Hartley

[surfergirl]

Travel safe Hartley.

is it rough on the seas. Love the Spirit. My Brother & sister inlaw are in New Norfolk. Love Tassie.

[niall]

I've been in Melbourne since Monday (had some family things to deal with) and the CBD is full of Witnesses. I was surprised to see so many here so early.

Melbournites have been friendly. The only bit of negativity I've encountered is when one lady walked past me, glanced at my lapel card, and uttered a very disgusted "Oh! God!!" That was on Monday afternoon. Imagine how she'll feel when 70,000 of us flood into Etihad Stadium over the weekend.

[surfergirl]

Those people are out there Niall.

Its going to be a great week. They have no idea of all the good stuff they are missing out on.

[niall]

Those people are out there Niall.

Having worked as a debit collector and security guard I'm more than used to that attitude. I'm actually having trouble coping with everyone being nice. When I walked off my flight and saw so many witnesses greeting each other like long lost friends, I stopped and took my lapel card off. Pretty sad huh! And I've done the same thing when I see a large number of Witnesses walking around town.

It's not that I don't like crowds, and I don't want to be rude — in fact it kills me each time I do it. And it's not because I don't want to a kind, friendly, person. I'm just not used to people being kind and friendly to me.

Sigh! I was hoping that would change. But it looks like it won't be this side of Armageddon. I'm praying Jehovah gives me a few rocks to hide under. (Psalm 18:2)

Still, I wouldn't miss these three days for anything.

[Hartley]

We got on the ferry to come over her on Wednesday evening. Since then we have not been able to turn around, without running into witnesses.  Yesterday we went to the Victoria markets,where I am sure we outnumbered every one else. My wife is shopped out, well at least until Monday. I shall have to wake her shortly.

[Hartley]

I have never seen so much tech at an assembly. Video interviews. Tie ins to Townsville. Wow

[New World Explorer]

I've been in Melbourne since Monday (had some family things to deal with) and the CBD is full of Witnesses. I was surprised to see so many here so early.

Melbournites have been friendly. The only bit of negativity I've encountered is when one lady walked past me, glanced at my lapel card, and uttered a very disgusted "Oh! God!!" That was on Monday afternoon. Imagine how she'll feel when 70,000 of us flood into Etihad Stadium over the weekend.

 

She will loose her voice ! ha ha ha

 

[timpin]

I have never seen so much tech at an assembly. Video interviews. Tie ins to Townsville. Wow

 

Why is this thread all the way down here?  (I knew someone would say "cause we're down under")  ...   almost couldn't find it   -   pictures,??  !!   65,000 first day!!      ...  keep it alive  >>>  http://jwtalk.net/forums/topic/15144-“keep-seeking-first-gods-kingdom”-regional-convention-2014/page-93  ... 70K for Saturday??    ... Sunday!? 

Edited October 17, 2014 by timpin

[Hartley]

Why is this thread all the way down here?   ...   almost couldn't find it   -   pictures,??  !!   65,000 first day!!      ...  keep it alive  >>>  http://jwtalk.net/forums/topic/15144-“keep-seeking-first-gods-kingdom”-regional-convention-2014/page-93  ... 70K for Saturday??    ... Sunday!? 

It,s down here cos we're down under.

[RaymondG]

About 90,000 all up with the tie-ins in Townsville, Adelaide, Perth and New Zealand I hear...

And the tissues got a workout today, too.

[surfergirl]

Pretty awesome hey.

My Sister is in Perth. She had 5.000 or so. Since being 3 hrs behind.

gives an extra total for today to 97.000 combined with all the link ups.

my aunty was shopping at the Markets yesterday. An announcement was made....Welcome to Melbourne Jehovahs Witnesses..

she said most sandwich outlets were sold out.

the kids are having a ball.

We have gifts for friends.

my Kayler said its been an awesome experince..

I would be thrilled if I could meet some from the forum.

i am from Bulli Cong. Nsw.

Brother Lett is awesome

His expressions are amazing.

[Hartley]

I loved the video interviews and the comparison between Satan's record and that of Jesus.

I was given a Calab and Sophie badge at Queen Vic markets yesterday, but I found a young man to pass it on to today. He loved it. His mum said he watches it all the time.

We have a few old and infirm at our congregation who couldn't make it. so I have been recording via FM radio. I also listen by this method as my hearing isn't too good. I t is very strange though as the sound arrives at my location about 500ms after I hear it through FM radio.

We know a sister in a nearby congregation who has major family problems trying to bring up many rebellious children. She has a husband who is learning the truth and they don't have much money and the trip is overseas for us. So we were quite surprised to see them at the assembly.

I wonder how many others have battled to get there. How proud Jehovah must be to see them all there

[surfergirl]

Its been a massive effort. For sure. Wonderful impacting Drama.

Andrew hartley. Do you know a Niki & Grahame Skinner.

we visited Craddle Mountain in May.

[New World Explorer]

I loved the talks about reaching out and brother saying that Jesus has work for elders in the new system !

[Toy Poodles]

Have they put any news articles in the paper or on tv of the Witnesses in Australia?

[New World Explorer]

We had TV station channel 7 reporting convention on the news ...

[bohemian]

Wot? No pictures?

[niall]

Panorama shot on day 1. The section of empty field to the right was for the Baptismal pools on Saturday.

Outside during lunch.

Edited October 18, 2014 by niall

[timpin]

Have they put any news articles in the paper or on tv of the Witnesses in Australia?

 

See post #1849 here -  another positive review  ...   http://jwtalk.net/forums/topic/15144-“keep-seeking-first-gods-kingdom”-regional-convention-2014/page-93#entry249611

 

 

What was your Saturday and Sunday attendance?   ...   # Baptized? 

Edited October 18, 2014 by timpin

[Hartley]

Attendance is about 65,000 in Melbourne, However with the other conventions that tied in to us and visa verso,  it comes to 95,000.

[Hartley]

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/jehovahs-witnesses-flock-to-eithad-stadium-for-holy-conference-20141017-117set.html

The press