2017 regional convention theme

[Tbs77]

A gift for all!!!

Is this for metropolitan witnessing, I mean public witnessing, I mean cart witnessing... You know what I mean!

Lol

[Buddy]

 Very timely convention!

[Thomas Walker]

Last year's convention, the comment I heard the most was: "If this is the last one we ever have, it would be the perfect one to end on."

 

I get the impression that every convention from now on will be the same.

[Nnaemeka]

Brother Matt, welcome to the forum. May I give you a virtual hug. ((((((((((Welcome)))))))))).

Every convention has a distinguishing characteristic. That is what makes them exciting; you're going to find out after you attend. Don't fall into the trap of taking all the conventions to be the same and think that if you've attended last year's there's no big deal this year's. There is. Have you noticed how the symposiums are tailored and different along with the convention videos? Just to mention two.

Anyway, I believe you'll enjoy the virtual association with the international brotherhood this forum provides. I look forward to enjoying more and more of your posts.

((((((((((Welcome))))))))))

[Luezette]

I just had my Circuit Assembly, and I tell ya.. What a shot in the arm! Jehovah ALWAYS knows just what we need, and he's sooo generous!

 

So we can only imagine what this year's Regional is going to be, especially with a theme like "DON'T GIVE UP." 

 

Even though we don't have any idea which convention will be the last one, in spite of our ongoing speculations, one thing is for sure: It's obvious Jehovah is preparing us for something, something that's going to happen real soon!

 

And we know what that "something" is. 

Edited February 12, 2017 by Luezette

[James the Less]

Text of the 2017 regional convention invitation (roughly translated):

 

Front page:

Invitation:

Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses—2017

 

Inside page:

THE THREE-DAY PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE:

Talks and interviews. These will show how God has supplied endurance to all kinds of people, past and present (Romans 15:5).

Multimedia. Lessons will be presented that the Bible and creation give us about endurance.

Movie. Each afternoon, you can follow the story of a family who is able to understand why Jesus said: “Remember the wife of Lot” (Luke 17:32).

THEME OF THE CONVENTION:

DON’T GIVE UP!

What good reasons do we have not to give up hope? Discover the Bible’s answer in the public discourse to be presented on Sunday morning, entitled

“Never Give Up Hope.”

FREE ENTRY

NO COLLECTIONS TAKEN

 

Back page:

DON'T GIVE UP!

CONVENTION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Dates and location:

On jw.org you will find the program and schedule, as well as an explanatory video about our conventions.

To find out where the nearest convention will be held, scan the code or go to jw.org. (Click on the section ABOUT US > ANNUAL CONVENTIONS)

© 2017 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania

Edited February 17, 2017 by jscotchie

[Araujo JW]

17 minutes ago, jscotchie said:

Text of the 2017 regional convention invitation (roughly translated):

 

Front page:

Invitation:

Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses—2017

 

Inside page:

THE THREE-DAY PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE:

Talks and interviews. These will show how God has supplied endurance to all kinds of people, past and present (Romans 15:5).

Multimedia. Lessons will be presented that the Bible and creation give us about endurance.

Movie. Each afternoon, you can follow the story of a family who is able to understand why Jesus said: “Remember the wife of Lot” (Luke 17:32).

THEME OF THE CONVENTION:

DON’T GIVE UP!

What good reasons do we have not to give up hope? Discover the Bible’s answer in the public discourse to be presented on Sunday morning, entitled

“Never Give Up Hope.”

FREE ENTRY

NO COLLECTIONS TAKEN

 

Back page:

DON'T GIVE UP!

CONVENTION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Dates and location:

On jw.org you will find the program and schedule, as well as an explanatory video about our conventions.

To find out where the nearest convention will be held, scan the code or go to jw.org. (Click on the section ABOUT US > ANNUAL CONVENTIONS)

© 2017 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania

 

 

Are not we going to have a Bible movie this year?

 

From what I've noticed it will be a modern movie showing only excerpts from Lot's story.

[James the Less]

Just now, Araujo JW said:

 

Are not we going to have a Bible movie this year?

 

From what I've noticed it will be a modern movie showing only excerpts from Lot's story.

I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I get the impression that, as you say, this three-part movie will have both modern and Biblical scenes

[dvds]

And we could get a new release, a bible time movie?

 

I really want a new book to be released, but also could be a revised book.

 

So anxious for this year convention.. 

[Lucas]

Only of the convention have 3 movies, you can see that It will be incredible!

[Tortuga]

4 hours ago, jscotchie said:

Movie. Each afternoon, you can follow the story of a family who is able to understand why Jesus said: “Remember the wife of Lot” (Luke 17:32).

I wonder if the Biblical scenes will give 'the wife of Lot' a fictitious name...

[Bluebell]

Movie. Each afternoon, you can follow the story of a family who is able to understand why Jesus said: “Remember the wife of Lot” (Luke 17:32 )

 

...........maybe going into the time of the great Tribulation, where we have to leave our home/possessions behind?

 

definitely another g.T.  Series.....I think....

 

Edited February 17, 2017 by Samira

[Bluebell]

last convention in the gr.T. Series ....it was about our faith, loyalty

this time looks like it is about our hope.....we leave everything behind 

but the future is bright......

[kwebbel]

Looking forward to the convention. 

 

[Dages]

5 hours ago, Samira said:

last convention in the gr.T. Series ....it was about our faith, loyalty

this time looks like it is about our hope.....we leave everything behind 

but the future is bright......

You can almost smell the flowers of paradise...

[Tbs77]

I wonder if the Biblical scenes will give 'the wife of Lot' a fictitious name...

If they do sisters and children with that name may start name change legal proceedings!

[And_Ray]

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/convention-program-2017/

The program is now available!!!

[On the huh]

Whoo-hoo! Love It Love It Love It!!

[Tortuga]

13 minutes ago, And_Ray said:

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/convention-program-2017/

The program is now available!!!

Wow!

Some very interesting talks...

[Bluebell]

awesome.......can't wait....

[Bluebell]

On 12/16/2016 at 11:43 AM, Samira said:

on which Bible text is the Convention Theme based?.......

....Gal 6:9 ???....."So let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due time we will reap if we do not tire out"

Friday

“Let us not give up in doing what is fine”—GALATIANS 6:9

[On the huh]

We get to sing song 76 (153).  Will that be the first time?

[LindaViktoria]

 so encouraging!

[On the huh]

SYMPOSIUM: Learn Endurance From Creation - More videos highlighting creation?  Hope so.

 

SYMPOSIUM: Enduring Despite . . .

SYMPOSIUM: How Jehovah “Supplies Endurance and Comfort” to . . .

These sound like they will bring much needed spiritual comfort for the brotherhood.

 

Jehovah—The Greatest Example of Endurance

Interesting one.  We don't normally think of Jehovah as having to endure.

Edited February 28, 2017 by Jonathan77

[Tortuga]

In previous you could usually figure out which talk would have a release, some times the title of the talk wouldn't fit the theme of the convention.

I don't see any out of place talks in this program...