Milford chronicle., 1961-01-27
Jehovah's Witnesses
Meet AT Salisbury

Lots OF things prove Gods In
terest In mans affairs. declared
James w. Filson, district supervi-
sor of the Watchtower Society, as
he spoke TO a record crowd of oil
recently in the Wicomico Youth
and Civic Center at Salisbury.
Speaking on the subject, rs God
Interested in the Affairs Of Menu,
Filson went on to answer such
questions as, IF God is interested.
why doesn't he do something TO
stop all this trouble and suffering
by millions of people? What is he
waiting for? Why are so many sim
cere prayers for world recovery
and relief from pain still unansw-
ered? Mr.. Filson acknowledged
these questions as needing a cor
rect answer and went on to say
that correct Information will give
us satisfying, inspiring answers.
Proof OF Gods interest in mans
affairs" Ellison declared. "can be
seen in His ownership OF the earth
by creation, His providing essent-
ials fer mans life on il, His use OF
godly men to write a sacred book.
the Bible. laying down righteous
principles and laws for human
guidance. His special interest dur
ing certain periods wherein he exc
cuted wicked opposers and deliver
ed righteous persons as I'm the
earthwide flood OF Noah's day, His
sending His Son to earth TO rescue
obedient mankind from destruction,
His paternai attention and fore
telling prophetically what would
transpire in our day here is am
pie evidence of Gods interest in
present day affairs
But" some say. why has God
apparently delayed doing anything
to rectify the deplorable troubles
of our times? Isn't He the supreme
Ruler?"
Filson went on to explain, "The
Son of God. Christ Jesus, when on
earth 1900 years ago gave a sign
indicating TO a then future gene
ration. that the time had come for
Gods kingdom to begin ruling, de-
stroy the wicked, and usher in
everlasting peace and righteous
ness. Though il began TO appear As
years ago in 1914. at the beginning
OF World War /, not one feature of
that composite sign is missing to-
day! We can, therefore, through
possession of such accurate Bibli-
cal knowledge, and in the face of
mounting world tension and delin-
qency, be glad that we are far a
long in the day OF Jehovah and
that he VIII, by Christ Jesus, his
Son and now reigning King, soon
execute the disturbers of world
unity and harmony. His Kingdom.
bringing about his will on earth
as II is done in heaven, will then
bring JOY, peace, security, and ever
lasting life to all who now seek
righteousness and learn his pur-
pose and obey himl"
The speech climaxed a three-day
assembly of Jehovah's witnesses
representing 20 congregations of
the Delmarva Peninsula. Between
instructive sessions at the Wico-
mico Youth and Civic Center deal
ing with methods of improving
their Bible educational work. the
witnesses devoted many hours Wis
lting homes in Salisbury and vi
cinity TO stimulate home Bible
study and to extend invitations TO
attend the Civic Center meetings
Analyzing the preaching activity
of 23 attending congregations on
saturday evening. Filson pointed
o an increase in witness ministers
turing the last year and revealed
nat an average OF 4se Bible studies
are being conducted weekly in the
private homes of interested people
An outstanding feature of the
assembly was the baptism of twen-
y-one persons on Saturday. Ae-
'ording to witness belief, baptism.
'y complete immersion in yatar
8 an act symbolizing ones unre- |
served dedication to do the will of |
God. For this reason the
group does not baptize infants.
This Christian gathering has
been OF immense benefit to our
group and the community" said |
3ernal Dean. presiding minister.
and we hope to apply the things
We learned in our daily lives and |
'enefit other persons In our com