2022 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses

= 2022 "Pursue Peace" =
== Friday ==
=== Morning ===
“Jehovah will bless his people with peace”​ — Psalm 29:11
* 9:20 Music-Video Presentation
* 9:30 Song No. 86 and Prayer
* 9:40 CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS: Jehovah Is “the God Who Gives Peace” (Romans 15:33; Philippians 4:6, 7)
* 10:10 SYMPOSIUM: How Love Leads to Genuine Peace
** • Love for God (Matthew 22:37, 38; Romans 12:17-19)
** • Love of Neighbor (Matthew 22:39; Romans 13:8-10)
** • Love for God’s Word (Psalm 119:165, 167, 168)
* 11:05 Song No. 24 and Announcements
* 11:15 DRAMATIC BIBLE READING: Jacob​—A Man Who Loved Peace (Genesis 26:12–33:11)
* 11:45 “The Result of True Righteousness Will Be Peace” (Isaiah 32:17; 60:21, 22)
* 12:15 Song No. 97 and Intermission
=== Afternoon ===
* 1:35 Music-Video Presentation
* 1:45 Song No. 144
* 1:50 SYMPOSIUM: Take Delight in God’s Promises of Peace
** • “My Servants Will Eat . . . My Servants Will Drink” (Isaiah 65:13, 14)
** • “They Will Build Houses and . . . Plant Vineyards” (Isaiah 65:21-23)
** • “The Wolf and the Lamb Will Feed Together” (Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25)
** • “No Resident Will Say: ‘I Am Sick’” (Isaiah 33:24; 35:5, 6)
** • “He Will Swallow Up Death Forever” (Isaiah 25:7, 8)
* 2:50 Song No. 35 and Announcements
* 3:00 SYMPOSIUM: Follow the Road Map to Family Peace
** • Show Love and Respect (Romans 12:10)
** • Improve Communication (Ephesians 5:15, 16)
** • Work as a Team (Matthew 19:6)
** • Worship Jehovah Together (Joshua 24:15)
* 3:55 Loyally Support the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6, 7; Titus 3:1, 2)
* 4:15 Do Not Be Misled by Imitation Peace! (Matthew 4:1-11; John 14:27; 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 3)
* 4:50 Song No. 112 and Closing Prayer
== Saturday ==
=== Morning ===
“Be found . . . spotless and unblemished and in peace” ​— 2 Peter 3:14]
* 9:20 Music-Video Presentation
* 9:30 Song No. 58 and Prayer
* 9:40 SYMPOSIUM: Be Ready to Share “the Good News of Peace”
** • Maintain Your Zeal (Romans 1:14, 15)
** • Prepare Well (2 Timothy 2:15)
** • Take the Initiative (John 4:6, 7, 9, 25, 26)
** • Follow Up on Interest (1 Corinthians 3:6)
** • Help Students Grow to Maturity (Hebrews 6:1)
* 10:40 Young People​—Choose a Path That Leads to Peace! (Matthew 6:33; Luke 7:35; James 1:4)
* 11:00 Song No. 135 and Announcements
* 11:10 VIDEO: How Our Brothers Are Enjoying Peace Despite . . .
** • Opposition
** • Illness
** • Economic Problems
** • Natural Disasters
* 11:45 BAPTISM: Go On Walking “in the Way of Peace” (Luke 1:79; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 13:11)
* 12:15 Song No. 54 and Intermission
=== Afternoon ===
* 1:35 Music-Video Presentation
* 1:45 Song No. 29
* 1:50 SYMPOSIUM: “Put Away” Peace Wreckers
** • Inappropriate Boasting (Ephesians 4:22; 1 Corinthians 4:7)
** • Envy (Philippians 2:3, 4)
** • Dishonesty (Ephesians 4:25)
** • Harmful Gossip (Proverbs 15:28)
** • Uncontrolled Anger (James 1:19)
* 2:45 FEATURE BIBLE DRAMA: Jehovah Guides Us in the Way of Peace​—Part 1 (Isaiah 48:17, 18)
* 3:15 Song No. 130 and Announcements
* 3:25 SYMPOSIUM: “Seek Peace and Pursue It” . . .
** • By Not Quickly Taking Offense (Proverbs 19:11; Ecclesiastes 7:9; 1 Peter 3:11)
** • By Apologizing (Matthew 5:23, 24; Acts 23:3-5)
** • By Forgiving Freely (Colossians 3:13)
** • By Using Our Gift of Speech Wisely (Proverbs 12:18; 18:21)
* 4:15 Safeguard Our “Uniting Bond of Peace”! (Ephesians 4:1-6)
* 4:50 Song No. 113 and Closing Prayer
== Sunday ==
=== Morning ===
“May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace”​ — Romans 15:13
* 9:20 Music-Video Presentation
* 9:30 Song No. 101 and Prayer
* 9:40 SYMPOSIUM: How They Sowed and Reaped Peace
** • Joseph and His Brothers (Galatians 6:7, 8; Ephesians 4:32)
** • The Gibeonites (Ephesians 5:17)
** • Gideon (Judges 8:2, 3)
** • Abigail (1 Samuel 25:27-31)
** • Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 19:25-28)
** • Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:36-39)
** • Modern-Day Examples (1 Peter 2:17)
* 11:05 Song No. 28 and Announcements
* 11:15 PUBLIC BIBLE DISCOURSE: Friendship With God​—How Possible? (James 4:8; 1 John 4:10)
* 11:45 Song No. 147 and Intermission
=== Afternoon ===
* 1:35 Music-Video Presentation
* 1:45 Song No. 23
* 1:50 FEATURE BIBLE DRAMA: Jehovah Guides Us in the Way of Peace​—Part 2 (Isaiah 48:17, 18)
* 2:30 Song No. 139 and Announcements
* 2:40 Universal Peace Is Sure to Come! (Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; 1 John 3:8)
* 3:40 New Original Song and Closing Prayer
= Trivia =
# The 2022 “Pursue Peace” Regional Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses!
# The program session began June 27, 2022. However, you can still join us for the following sessions.
# Start and stop time will be the same each day.
= Schedule =
Friday Morning: 9:20AM - 12:15PM
Friday Afternoon: 1:35PM - 4:50PM 
Saturday Morning: 9:20AM - 12:15PM
Saturday Afternoon: 1:35PM - 4:50PM
Sunday Morning: 9:20AM - 11:45AM
Sunday Afternoon: 1:35PM - 3:40PM
= Music Video Presentation =
== Part 1 ==
=== Song 112 ===
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=== Song 81 ===
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=== Song 98 ===
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== Part 2 ==
=== Song 69 ===
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=== Song 55 ===
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=== Song 22 ===
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== Part 3 ==
=== Song 140 ===
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=== Song 147 ===
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=== Song 166 ===
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== Part 4 ==
=== Song 85 ===
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=== Song 58 ===
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 125758.png|German
File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 125813.png|French
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 125851.png|Amharic
File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 125909.png|Polish
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 125941.png|Tigrinya
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 130047.png|Fijian
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 130251.png|Karen
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 130338.png|Spanish
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File:Captura de tela 2023-07-24 130543.png|Thai
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=== Song 52 ===
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== Part 5 ==
=== Song 44 ===
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=== Song 138 ===
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=== Song 79 ===
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== Final Part ==
=== Song 93 ===
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=== Song 135 ===
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=== Song 156 ===
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= Book =
As the sun began to set on the third day of the convention, the attendees gathered in the outdoor amphitheater for an evening of reflection. The theme for the evening was "Pursue Peace," and it resonated deeply with everyone present. The speaker shared heartfelt stories of how peace had transformed lives and communities around the world. The audience was captivated by the images of people from different backgrounds coming together in harmony, breaking down barriers, and building bridges.
The speaker's message was simple yet profound: peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the active pursuit of understanding, empathy, and reconciliation. He urged the audience to go beyond simply coexisting with others and to actively seek out opportunities for meaningful connection and collaboration. As the speech drew to a close, the audience was left with a powerful sense of purpose and a renewed commitment to the pursuit of peace in their own lives and communities.
As the final day of the convention dawned, the attendees were energized and inspired by the previous day's message. Breakout sessions were filled with discussions about practical ways to put the message of peace into action. Some groups shared stories of community service projects they had undertaken, while others discussed the challenges of bridging cultural divides within their own families and friendships.
Throughout the day, there was a palpable sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Attendees from all walks of life were united in their desire to make a positive difference in the world, one small act of kindness at a time. As the closing ceremony drew near, the audience was filled with anticipation for the final message that would carry them forward into the coming year.
The final speaker, an elder from the local congregation, took to the stage with a simple yet powerful message: "Let us not forget that the pursuit of peace begins with ourselves. Let us strive to cultivate inner peace, so that we may become beacons of light and hope to those around us." His words resonated deeply with the audience, reminding them that true peace is not just something that happens to us, but something that we must actively work towards every single day.
As the ceremony came to a close, attendees filed out of the convention center, their hearts full of hope and their minds filled with newfound determination. The 2022 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses had come to an end, but the pursuit of peace would continue long into the future, as thousands of individuals around the world committed themselves to building a brighter, more peaceful tomorrow.
== Friday ==
As the sun began to set on the first day of the 2022 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses, the attendees gathered in the main hall, reflecting on the day's events. The theme for the day had been "Pursue Peace," and the speakers had encouraged all to seek inner tranquility and harmony with others. Many participants had shared their experiences of finding peace through spiritual practices, such as prayer and Bible study.
As they waited for the closing prayer, the air was filled with a sense of calm and contentment. The sound of soft murmurs and gentle footsteps echoed throughout the hall. Suddenly, the lights dimmed, and a video of a serene forest scene appeared on the large screens. A voiceover began, reminding everyone of the importance of pursuing peace in their daily lives.
The video showcased various images of nature: a flowing river, a peaceful lake, a lush meadow filled with blueberries. The narrator spoke about how these natural wonders can help us find inner peace and remind us of the beauty that surrounds us. The attendees watched in silence, absorbing the message of the video.
As the video ended, the lights came back on, and the crowd rose for the closing prayer. The speakers thanked everyone for attending the convention and reminded them to continue pursuing peace in their daily lives. The attendees filed out of the hall, their minds filled with thoughts of peace and the spiritual food they had received during the day.
== Saturday ==
As the sun began to set on the second day of the convention, a group of Jehovah's Witnesses gathered in a small room to discuss the day's events. The room was filled with a sense of peace and tranquility, as they reflected on the spiritual food they had consumed throughout the day.
One attendee shared, "Today was all about pursuing peace. We learned that if we want to find true happiness, we need to make peace with others and ourselves. It's not always easy, but it's worth the effort."
Another added, "I loved how the speakers emphasized the importance of maintaining our spiritual health. Just like how we need physical food to survive, we need spiritual food to nourish our souls."
The conversation continued, with each person sharing their own insights and experiences from the day. As they spoke, they were reminded of the power of community and the strength they gained from coming together to pursue peace.
The peaceful atmosphere lingered as they finished their discussions and prepared to leave for the night. They knew that tomorrow would bring new challenges and opportunities to grow, but they felt confident and supported by the fellowship they had found at the convention.
"Let's continue to pursue peace," one person said as they all stood up to leave. "Together, we can make a difference in our lives and in the world around us."
With that, they dispersed, ready to take the lessons of peace and unity they had learned and apply them in their everyday lives.
== Sunday ==
As the final day of the convention drew near, the theme of "peace" reverberated throughout the halls. The attendees, clad in their signature blue attire, gathered in the main auditorium, eager to feast on the spiritual food that was about to be served. The speaker took the stage and began his talk by sharing the importance of pursuing peace in our lives. He reminded us that peace isn't just the absence of conflict, but a state of mind that we must actively work towards.
He shared a story of a group of blueberry farmers who, despite facing numerous challenges, remained united in their pursuit of producing the highest-quality blueberries. They worked together, supported each other, and never lost sight of their goal. Similarly, he urged the audience to come together as one body of believers, united in their quest for peace.
The talk resonated deeply with the audience, many of whom took notes and shared meaningful glances with their neighbors. As the session drew to a close, the speaker reminded everyone that peace begins within each of us. It's a choice we make every day, a decision to let go of anger, resentment, and hatred, and to embrace love, forgiveness, and understanding.
As the attendees filed out of the auditorium, they were filled with a sense of peace and purpose. They knew that they had just received spiritual nourishment that would sustain them on their journey towards a more peaceful life. The air was filled with a sense of camaraderie and unity, as everyone was reminded of the importance of pursuing peace, both within themselves and in the world around them.
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