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Feature Film Highlights Joy Despite Adversity
Learn how it's possible to maintain joy despite adversity during this year's Bible drama
HOUSTON—Thursday, August 27, 2020—This weekend, as millions earth-wide watch the final
installment of the “Always Rejoice”! online convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, they will enjoy the feature film, “Nehemiah: ‘The Joy of Jehovah Is Your Stronghold,’” which teaches how to remain joyful despite adversity. The historical drama follows events in the life of the Bible character Nehemiah as he and his nation attempt to rebuild and restore their capital city. The streaming video highlights lessons in courage and joy that are especially relevant in these challenging times.
For many years, conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses have presented reenactments of Bible accounts to impart lessons that everyone can use to improve their life.
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Rodney Spencer of Houston says, “I have appreciated how the dramas bring Bible accounts to
life. Those timeless examples are truly beneficial, even today, and I love how they fuel our desire to learn. I enjoy recounting them with my family and look forward to how this year’s drama will help us to see how to have joy despite adversity.”
“Bible dramas have been a highlight of our conventions for many decades,” says James Gianopoulos, a local spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “The visual presentation of these feature films is simply amazing. Each viewer is drawn in by the story and left with a lasting impression of practical lessons that they can use in their own life.”
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Every year many who are not Jehovah’s Witnesses enjoy watching such Bible dramas during in-person gatherings held in stadiums, arenas, or similar facilities. However, this year Jehovah’s Witnesses have been streaming the entire convention program online so that all can view from the safety of their own home. While there are more than 8.6 million active Witnesses worldwide, last year’s conventions had a peak attendance of more than 14 million. Considering the program is now available online in more than 500 languages, this year’s convention will likely be the most widely attended to date. Those interested in viewing this feature Bible drama free of charge can access the program on jw.org under the “About Us – Conventions” tab.
LOCAL SPOKESMAN – TX, OK, LA
James Gianopoulos
972-989-6512
jgianopoulos@jw.org
LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT – HOUSTON
Erik M. Flores
713-301-0969
emflores@jw.org
