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KISSIMMEE, Fla.— Joanie Roth felt the full weight of being entrusted with the precious inheritance of her newborn son, Julian. Her thoughts raced as she contemplated all she and her husband would have to do to help their child succeed. “I wondered how we were going to help our son to reach various milestones in life and become a successful human being with solid values,” the Kissimmee resident said. “I knew we were going to need the help of a real expert.” Many turn to ancient advice for practical parenting The Roths are among the billions who take on the behind-the-scenes, hard and often stressful work of rearing children. No wonder many find parenthood overwhelming, even daunting. Recognizing the critical role of parents, the United Nations has even established a Global Day of Parents on June 1 to appreciate their self-sacrificing commitment and nurturing. A Bible-based website is helping thousands of dedicated parents around the world get better at what they do. “I’m constantly amazed at how we can easily access such an extensive library of information to aid us in our daily life,” said Michael Roth. “The free content has helped us with many of the challenges that come with parenthood. At the same time, it has helped make our family stronger and happier.” Among the 22 million daily downloads of digital content from jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, are articles such as:∙Fulfilling Your Role as a Parent ∙How to Be a Good Dad ∙What Makes a Good Parent?The website offers free videos, audio recordings and articles on various topics based on the time-tested, practical advice from the Scriptures. The global nonprofit organization of Bible educators emphasizes strengthening family bonds. Parents and children are encouraged to congregate together at their places of worship called Kingdom Halls, participate in a volunteer ministry, designate weekly family time and engage in wholesome recreation. “Parents have the power and the primary responsibility of strengthening the bonds of love within their families,” said Keith Barros, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Strong bonds of love result in strong families. Strong families, in turn, make for strong communities. Our places of worship help greatly in that regard. There, parents along with their children can learn, not only how they can become good Christians, but also how they can become successful citizens.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Launch Invitation Campaign

Kevin Seraaj - March 4, 2024

Orlando, Fla., March 1, 2024 — While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial is observed annually on Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar in adherence to Jesus’ statement found at Luke 22:19, “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” Though there are over 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, over 20 million people attended the event last year. “Every year we invite those in our local communities to join us in remembering the death of Jesus Christ. Many who buy out the time to attend end up leaving with a renewed or even new sense of gratitude for his great sacrifice,” said Keith Barros, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “While all will no doubt agree that the occasion is a solemn one, they will just as readily agree it is also one that brings them great joy.” The Memorial, also known as the Lord’s Evening Meal or the Lord’s Supper, is a one-hour event which will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all of mankind.” In Kissimmee, a special campaign will be launched during March 2024 to invite local residents to attend the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal as well as a special public talk that will be delivered the week before. Titled “The ResurrectionVictory Over Death!,” the special talk will be delivered at local Kingdom Halls on the weekend of March 16 and 17, 2024. This 30-minute, Bible-based public discourse will focus on the scriptural hope of a resurrection of the dead in the near future. Orlando resident Jorell Nazario said, “My wife Yarima and I are always so excited for the special talk and Memorial celebration. These events provide us with a wonderful opportunity to reflect appreciatively on how much Jehovah and his Christ have done for us and how we can demonstrate our appreciation.” To learn more about how Jehovah’s Witnesses observe the Lord’s Supper, please visit the event’s Frequently Asked Questions page found on jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses. For more information about the 2024 Memorial and special talk and how to attend, please visit jw.org.

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