Convention Program — Trust in Jehovah (1987)
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Trust in Jehovah
District Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses 1987 "TRUST IN JEHOVAH" DISTRICT CONVENTION
(CONVENTION AND PROGRAM REVIEW: WT 1-15-88 pages 24-30 Awake! 1-22-88 pages 16-22)
DAY 1
DAY'S Theme: "Trust in Jehovah, You People"--Isaiah 26:4
MORNING
10:20 Music
10:30 Song No. 148 and Prayer
10:40 Incline Your Ear to God's Sayings
11:00 Chairman's Address:
Those Trusting in Jehovah Are Happy to Be Here
Release: Why You Can Trust The Bible (Tract) Announcement of future release of Tracts: What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?, Life in a Peaceful New World, and What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?
Richard Layton CO PA 2
11:30 How Some Have Trusted in Jehovah
Cephus McKnight Philadelphia East Falls
12:30 Song No. 191 and Intermission
AFTERNOON
2:10 Music
2:15 Song No. 128
2:20 Pioneering Speeds Up Spiritual Growth
Antrim Smith Sherwood Park Philadelphia PA
2:50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
A People Trusting Always In Jehovah
(See WT 1-15-88 pages 10-20)
3:20 Spread the Good News at Every Opportunity
3:50 Song No. 164 and Announcements
4:00 Parents--Reach Your Child's Heart From Infancy (See WT 8-1-88 pages 10-15)
4:30 Youths--Guard Against Leading a Double Life (See WT 8-1-88 pages 16-21)
Chuck Woody Bethel
4:50 DRAMA: Loyal Submission to Jehovah and His Organization (Modern Drama)
5:35 Song No. 8 and Closing Prayer
DAY 2
DAY'S THEME: "Trust in Jehovah and Do Good"--Psalm 37:3
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 59 and Prayer
Leslie S Rogers
9:50 Examining the Day's Text
10:00 SYMPOSIUM: Manifesting Our Trust in Jehovah
Donald T. Hunley Northtown West PA
By Diligently Studying God's Word (See WT 8-15-88 pages 10-14)
By Practicing the Things Learned (See WT 8-15-88 pages 15-19)
By Exerting Ourselves in the Field (See WT 8-15-88 pages 19-20)
Thomas Jefferson Jr Bethel Robert V. Salle CO NJ 3 David Brooks CO PA 3
11:00 Song No. 43 and Announcements
11:10 Practice Giving in Full Measure
11:30 Your Dedication and Baptism Reflect Trust in Jehovah (See WT 3-15-88 pages 10-20)
Bob Oldrey Murrayfield, Scotland
Thomas Miles Philadelphia PA
Richard Palms Redding NW PA
AFTERNOON
12:00 Song No. 13 and Intermission 30,321
1:40 Music
1:45 Song No. 160
1:50 Doing the Necessary Things to Please God
1:50 Doing the Necessary Things to Please God (See "Our Kingdom Ministry" of November 1987 (U.S. edition), page 3)
2:20 Responsible Childbearing in This Time of the End (See WT 3-1-88 pages 18-27)
Donald Frager CO PA 11 3:20 Song No.
91 and Announcements
3:30 Be Obedient to Those Taking the Lead (See WT 9-15-89 pages 20-25)
Leslie Rogers CO PA 13
4:00 SYMPOSIUM: The Word of God Is Alive
It Exerts Transforming Power It Is Sharper Than Any Two-Edged Sword It Fortifies and Motivates Our Heart (RELEASE: New World Translation--Pocket
Robert Balzer releasing the Pocket Sized New World Translation
5:00 Song No. 180 and Closing Prayer
DAY 3
DAY'S THEME:"Trust in Jehovah With All Your Heart"--Proverbs 3:5
MORNING
9:30 Music
9:40 Song No. 42 and Prayer
9:50 Examining the Day's Text
10:00 Do You Take Sacred Things for Granted?
(See WT 6-15-88 pages 10-15)
10:30 Detest Utterly the World's Disgraceful Course (See WT 6-15-88 pages 15-20)
10:30 Detest Utterly the World's Disgraceful Course (See WT 6-15-88 pages 15-20)
11:00 Song No. 217 and Announcements (RELEASE: Kingdom Melodies No. 8 (audiocassette)) & Reprints of Bound Volumes 1960-1979
11:10 DRAMA: Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name Floyd Jones Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name From the Watchtower without introduction
(NOTE: This drama can be obtained an audiocassette from the Watch Tower Society.)
The image depicts a scene from a theatrical performance. In the foreground, a group of actors is standing on a stage, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire. They appear to be engaged in a conversation or a performance moment. In the background, another character is visible, standing on a separate stage with a table and chairs, suggesting a setting for a scene with multiple characters. The stage lighting is dim, with the focus on the actors, creating a dramatic effect. The overall atmosphere of the scene suggests a moment of tension or interaction among the characters.
12:05 Song No. 113 and Intermission 32,253
AFTERNOON
1:45 Music
2:00 Song No. 85 and Prayer
2:10 PUBLIC DISCOURSE:
In Our Fearful Times, Whom Can You Really Trust?
(See WT 4-15-88 pages 10-20)
In Our Fearful Times, Whom Can You Really Trust? (Last 3 Minutes)
(See WT 4-15-88 pages 10-20)
2:55 Song No. 155 and Announcements
Leon Weaver Philadelphia PA
3:00 Continue To Live Peaceably
Robert Balzer
3:20 Facing the Future With Full Trust in Jehovah
(Announcement of new tracts:
What do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe.
Life in a Peaceful New World
What Hope For Dead Loved Ones
Announced Watchtower available on cassette subscription.
3:20 Facing the Future With Full Trust in Jehovah
Charles Williams CO PA 1
4:00 Song No. 212 and Closing Prayer
Ted Jaracz
Randall Poto South Bend Indiana
Joseph Scallioni Florida