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Officials in Russia Honor Jehovah’s Witnesses, Including Jailed Danish Citizen, for Outstanding Community Service
Officials in the Russian city of Oryol thanked a group of Jehovah’s Witnesses for their community service. The group included Dennis Christensen, who was recently arrested for attending a peaceful religious gathering.
NEWS RELEASES
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Guatemala-Mexico Border
YOUNG PEOPLE ASK
Am I a Perfectionist?
How can you tell the difference between trying to do your best and chasing an impossible ideal?
WORKSHEETS
Learning to Be Less Than Perfect
This worksheet can help you to be reasonable in what you expect of yourself and others.
THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION
October 2017
This issue contains the study articles for November 27 to December 24, 2017.
ORIGINAL SONGS
I Can Get Back Up
Follow a previously zealous servant of Jehovah as she finds the strength to return to the love of the congregation.
INTRODUCTIONS FOR THE MINISTRY
Would You Like Good News?
The Bible offers ‘good news of something better,’ as Isaiah 52:7 says. This good news can help you to have a happy family life, true friendships, inner peace.
NEWS RELEASES
Video Published of Russian Authorities Raiding Peaceful Religious Meeting
Video aired on a Russian news outlet shows armed police officers and Federal Security Service agents raiding a religious service of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oryol, Russia.
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BIBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What Are “the Keys of the Kingdom”?
What did these keys unlock, and for whose benefit? Who did the unlocking?
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS
Russia’s Supreme Court Ruling Has Negative Impact on Jehovah’s Witnesses
The decision vilifies the Witnesses and has emboldened some individuals and government officials to inflict further harm, as exemplified by recent incidents.
PUBLIC MINISTRY
Good News for Seafarers
To reach seafaring people always on the move, the Witnesses have established Bible-education programs at major harbors. How have sailors responded?
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH? (STUDY GUIDES)
Draw Close to God in Prayer (Part 3)
The Bible teaches that God answers prayers in a variety of ways. How and when might he answer yours?
NEWS RELEASES
Two Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Expelled for Conscientious Stand, Return to School
The students were expelled from school for refusing to sing the national anthem. School administrators have allowed them to return to school.
