Gill: Endurance is needed now

“Don’t give up!”

This was the message Chairman Darrell Gill delivered to those gathered at the Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, which was held on Friday at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC).

In keeping with the Convention theme which emphasised that same message, Gill told the masses gathered that they should draw from the various presentations delivered throughout the three-day convention as these sessions would encourage them to learn how they could endure in difficult times and cope with the various trials that life may bring.

Gill pointed out that for example, the evening’s symposium would show the Witnesses just how they could endure certain trials such as unjust treatment, prolonged illness, advancing age, the loss of a loved one and even persecution. He also pointed to another symposium that would be held that day, indicating just how Jehovah’s Witnesses could cultivate qualities that promote endurance, by building their faith, being virtuous, having knowledge and self-control.

“We are going to again hear experiences from others that will help us to be able to have that confidence that Jehovah does give comfort and endurance to all of us. So that we have reason to rejoice. Even through the trials or whatever it is that may be challenging, we can rejoice because Jehovah does not forsake his servants,” Gill admonished.

“The quality of endurance brothers is needed now. It cannot be overemphasised. Look at what is happening in the world around us. Look at the trials of our brothers and sisters in some lands. We do need this quality of endurance and we are so thankful that Jehovah has directed his organisation, to tell every one of us, ‘Do not give up,’” Gill added.

Media Services representatives Leroy Worrell and Roger Holford, meanwhile told The Barbados Advocate that due to the unavailability of the Gymnasium and Kensington Oval, a decision was taken to have the annual Convention spread over two weekends at the LESC, to accommodate the 30 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses on the island.

As such, following this weekend’s Convention which ran from Friday through Sunday, another session of the Convention will be held next Friday through Sunday, to accommodate those who were not part of the first session and for the benefit of the wider public as well. (RSM)