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, almost 20 million people attended the event last year.
“We look forward to having many from our local community join us in remembering the death of Jesus Christ to show gratitude for his sacrifice,” said David Stein, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “While it is a solemn occasion, it is also an occasion for joy.”
The one-hour event will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all of mankind.
In Bucks County, a campaign will be launched during March to invite local residents to attend the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal as well as a public talk that will be delivered the week before.
Titled “The Resurrection—Victory Over Death!” the talk will be delivered at local Kingdom Halls on the weekend of March 16 and 17. This 30-minute, Bible-based public discourse will focus on the scriptural hope of a resurrection of the dead in the near future.
For information, visit jw.org.
Join our readers whose generous donations are making it possible for you to read our news coverage. Help keep local journalism alive and our community strong. Donate today.
