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Harare Bureau
MOST hotels and lodges in Harare are full after being booked by more than 3,000 international delegates and some locals for the Jehovah’s Witnesses international convention starting at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow.
The international conference, the first of its kind in Zimbabwe, will attract more than 55,000 people from all over the world, including Zimbabwe.

The visiting delegates, who arrived in batches, were being treated to some “Kingdom Melodies” at the Harare International Airport before being taken to their respective hotels.

Some of the delegates came from countries like the United States, Dubai and South Africa.
The foreign delegates yesterday joined some locals in Warren Park, Chihota and Domboshava where they preached and extended invitations to people to attend the conference.

“We had an inspiring and faith strengthening experience in the ministry as the people of Zimbabwe are very respectful and welcoming,” said one of the delegates from the United States, Timothy Luff.

“It also helped me to feel as part of a global organisation and realise that our field service is just the same as we preached about God’s Kingdom and invited people to attend the convention.”

Luff said Zimbabwe was not a racist country, with kind people who are humble and hospitable.
“I am having a joyous stay in Zimbabwe and the people are so peaceful and hospitable such that after the convention my family and l will visit various tourist attractions such as the Victoria Falls and Nyanga,” he said.

Gracias por Todas from France said it was inspiring to be part of a global organisation like Jehovah’s Witnesses and commended Zimbabweans’ positive attitude.

Another delegate from Germany Laurie Theel said she was thrilled to be in Zimbabwe for the first time.
The convention’s spokesperson John Hunguka said the international convention was crucial for Zimbabwe.

“As witnesses, we are extending our heartfelt invitations to people from all walks of life to come and attend the convention with us as it will discuss various facets of God’s Kingdom and the centrality of family values in worshipping Jehovah,” he said.

Hunguka said the programme will also examine how Jesus’ word on keeping on seeking God’s Kingdom can be of special interest to families.

There are over 7,9 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in more than 113,000 congregations in the world and in Zimbabwe they number nearly 50,000.