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Portland Volunteers Launch Global Campaign Offering Message of Hope
Jehovah's Witness volunteers are busy in the month of September bringing a positive message to their local neighborhoods.
At a time when the desire for better government is on the minds of people the world over, Jehovah’s Witnesses will launch an international campaign to bring attention to a universal solution. The Witnesses will feature a special edition of “The Watchtower” magazine, available in over 780 languages in print and online, with the theme “What Is God’s Kingdom?”
Local volunteers from Portland will distribute this special-edition magazine during the month of September.
“It has been amazing having the opportunity to share this magazine in my community because it’s a positive message, a real hope for the future,” said Danise Elijah, a resident of Portland. “God’s Kingdom will solve so many issues my neighbors are facing, and I have had many positive conversations this month.”
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Throughout the centuries, millions of Jesus’ followers have prayed the words “thy Kingdom come” but wonder what that Kingdom is, what it will accomplish, and when it will come. To answer those age-old questions, the Witnesses’ special-edition magazine will reference key Bible passages. The clear and simple explanations have been designed to appeal to both new and experienced Bible readers.
“It’s fair to say that most people want a rulership or government that meets everyone’s needs, but few can agree on how to achieve this,” said Zak Matthews, a local spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Our campaign this month is focused on this message of hope; Jesus will be the perfect ruler who can and will solve all the problems we face and meet and surpass everyone’s needs. We hope to share this good news with all in our community.”
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jehovah's Witnesses distributed millions of this special-edition magazine through letters, even sending copies to thousands of government officials worldwide. Now that they have returned to their door-to-door public ministry post-pandemic, this will be the first in-person campaign where they will have the opportunity to discuss the important and very timely subject with their neighbors.
A free digital copy of this special issue of “The Watchtower,” as well as information about the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses, is available at jw.org. The Witnesses’ site offers practical Bible-based content for people of all ages and beliefs in over 1,070 languages.
