Three-day Program Promises Only Good News!

It's been three weeks into the summer and the Catumbila family, originally from Angola, now residents of Lauderhill, Florida, could be planning to go to an amusement park, the beach, or even visit family over the weekend. Instead, Marcelino and Maria Catumbila and their three children are eagerly anticipating a three-day convention with a few thousand people who will come to hear exciting good news!

"The convention is the highlight of our year," Marcelino explains. "We experience immense joy and a strong emotional connection, especially during the dynamic public talks, full of practical advice for our lives. It's also exciting to see the Bible's teachings come to life through the videos."

His 10-year-old son, Marcelo, adds: "The conventions are special because when I see people hugging each other, I feel their love. I also really enjoy meeting my friends again and spending time with them!"

One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to the Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly Hall located at 1904 N Frontage Rd, Plant City, FL, with a much-anticipated motivational program to comfort and encourage the public.

The Catumbila family will attend one of the two Portuguese-language conventions, the first one taking place on July 12th to 14th, and the second one on August 2nd to 4th. The Plant city venue will also host a number of conventions in several other languages throughout the summer.

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News”! convention series beginning the first weekend of July, 2024. The free, three-day live event is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees to the city over the course of six weekends – fueling the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels and restaurants.

“We are excited to work once again with city officials in Plant City to host our conventions,” said Henry Wurfbain, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “These conventions are a highlight of the year for thousands of people who want to experience some positivity in their lives, and we are happy to enjoy the program once again in this welcoming and hospitable city.”

The “Declare the Good News”! convention will present Bible-based videos, discourses and interviews on topics such as…

• Why Do We Need Good News?
• How “the Good News Is Bearing Fruit and Increasing in All the World”
• Why We Don’t Fear Bad News

Saturday features a baptism of candidates from surrounding communities, while a two-part video feature will captivate the audience on Friday and Saturday mornings. Prior to each convention, local congregations will engage in a campaign to invite community members to this free event.

Last year, nearly 13 million people attended more than 6,000 three-day conventions worldwide.

To learn more about this free convention and to find a location near you, please visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.