The cool thing about international conventions, among many cool things actually, is the additional experiences from other lands. Today, all international conventions in Germany (Frankfurt, Dortmund, Berlin, are the others I think) were tied into the Frankfurt convention by telephone for experiences from the delegates at that convention. The reports are from all over the world, and twenty minutes are spent sharing them after each song in the middle of each session. I won't bore you with all the experiences, but I'll share one I thought was interesting from Estonia:
So some brothers called on a lady who let them know that she was not interested at all in Jehovah's Witnesses because of their stand on blood. She shut the brothers down on any literature, and she wouldn't even allow them to read a scripture to explain our stand on blood. So sounds like a dead end, right? Time to say good day? These brothers didn't do that. They asked if the lady liked to watch DVD's. She said yes. Arrangements were then made for the brothers to drop off a DVD explaining our stand on blood. After she watched it, her heart condition was moved to the point that when the brothers returned, she said "I can't understand why anyone would accept a blood transfusion. You people should show this video to the doctors and nurses!" After the brothers explained how the bloodless surgery program worked, she agreed to learn more about Jehovah's Witnesses. She is now progressing toward baptism.
That is a small taste of what is going on over here in Munich. There are many more experiences to share, but I don't have time to write all them. When we get back we can share some.
We sat in the German section today and met some nice families, thought I might post a few pictures - hope they don't mind!!! First though, I'll try and upload some stuff from the baptism.
Dang. I had this really cool video of us all singing the last verse of song 13 but it is taking way to long to upload. I'll show you it when we get home.
We had great seats to watch the baptism.
We are not going anywhere anytime soon! Not with these kind of crowds in the hallways!
Very nice family from Strasburg.
The nice family we sat next to.
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Wow those are some pretty cool photos whoever took them, especially of the baptismal candidates.By the way loved the sign of paradise that was by far the COOLEST picture i have ever seen!! That was so cool to hear that there were so many who got the chance to slap Satan. Can you imagine Satan getting about 200 slaps in just that one convention! Oh it is so great to hear of the experiences you guys are having at your convention. I am totally excited to hear what you guys write next. Your blog has been an amazing thing to see and read about! truly uplifting
No matter how often we have been present on such baptism occasions, like you we still feel moved each time we witness the moment that those sitting in the front rows of the stadium stand up to present themselves for baptism. At that instant, a buzz of excitement ripples through the audience, followed by a burst of heartfelt applause. Tears may well up in our eyes as we look at yet another group of precious individuals who have taken sides with Jehovah. You have eloquently documented the joy we feel at such times!
Think of this: while we may witness baptisms a few times a year, the angles are privileged to observe them much more often. How encouraging to think of your beautiful family observing with the angels and the international brotherhood. Can you imagine how much “joy in heaven” there must be as they see thousands of individuals worldwide added to the visible part of Jehovah’s organization?
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My Mom (Hariett Daily) gave me this blog address, and I couldn't be happier.. How fun to see you enjoying the international convention as a family! I attended one in 1992 with my daughter (Chanel). It is such a life changing event! Reading your blog, brings back all the memories of our international convention in Hungry. Thanks for the wonderful pix. Your parents look so happy. Great job on the blog!
hey this is selina again i could never image more than 200 ppl being baptized sounds incredable well i mean i could imagine just in real life. Glad you got some pics of the baptism it looks nice! and so many ppl around in the halls but it is nice to see how many witnessess attended the convention, anyway glad u had a nice last day and i am looking forward to hearing the other experiences! just don't be surprised if i walk out bcs i get bored! lol jj!
wow that sounds amazing. it makes me want to go SO bad. that experience is really cool too-cant wait to hear more like it
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