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Come to the “Pure Language” District Convention
DIFFERENCES in language have been a divisive force ever since Babel. There Jehovah confused mankind’s language and frustrated the people’s purpose to ‘build a tower and make a celebrated name for themselves.’ (Genesis 11:4) How divisive a difference in language can be is seen in what took place in Belgium. Several years ago, the Catholic University at Louvain was split in half linguistically.
Language is only one of the reasons for divisions among men. Others are nationality, race, education, and economic level. But Jehovah’s Witnesses have worked to overcome all these divisive factors and are truly united.
Last summer saw a most striking display of this unity in the cities of Chorzów (near Katowice), Poznan, and Warsaw in Poland. Witnesses, speaking at least 20 different languages, were present from some 37 lands. Yet, a striking oneness was manifested by all. What accounted for this? All spoke the “pure language” of Scriptural truth. This was prophetically foretold at Zephaniah 3:9: “Then I [Jehovah God] shall give to peoples the change to a pure language, in order for them all to call upon the name of Jehovah, in order to serve him shoulder to shoulder.”
With good reason, therefore, the 1990 district conventions will have the theme “Pure Language.” Because of human imperfection, influences from Satan’s wicked world, and the crafty acts of the Devil and his demons, speaking the “pure language” does not always come easy. We must always be on guard against selfish tendencies that could divide us.
Why has God given us this pure language? So that we can serve Jehovah “shoulder to shoulder.” Other translations indicate that this means to serve God “under the same yoke” (The Jerusalem Bible); “with one consent” (Moffatt); “with one accord” (An American Translation); and to “cooperate in his service.”—Byington.
By means of talks, demonstrations, experiences, symposiums, and Bible dramas at these conventions, we will be encouraged and stimulated to speak the pure language more fluently. They will also move us to serve with our brothers more effectively and harmoniously.
These conventions will begin on Thursday shortly after 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Make plans now to be on hand for the opening song and to attend all sessions until the concluding prayer on Sunday afternoon.
Come with your Bibles and songbooks, and be prepared to take notes. Come also with a good spiritual appetite, and you will leave more fully equipped to speak the pure language and to serve Jehovah.
Convention Locations
JUNE 7-10
LOS ANGELES, CA, Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.
JUNE 14-17
BILOXI, MS, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 3800 W. Beach Blvd.
BIRMINGHAM, AL, Civic Center Coliseum, One Civic Center Plaza.
CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Race Track, 35th & Cicero Ave.
CORVALLIS, OR, Gill Coliseum, 600 S.W. 26th St.
KANSAS CITY, MO, Kemper Arena, 1800 Genessee St.
KNOXVILLE, TN, Thompson-Boling Assembly Center, 1600 Stadium Dr.
LAFAYETTE, LA, Cajundome, West Congress.
MACON, GA, Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr.
MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, John Nolen Dr.
NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St.
SOUTH BEND, IN, N.D.U. Joyce Athletic Center, Juniper Rd.
TUCSON, AZ, Convention Center, 260 S. Church St.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Auditorium, 1610 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
WICHITA, KS, Kansas Coliseum, I-135 at 85th St. N.
JUNE 21-24
BILOXI, MS, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 3800 W. Beach Blvd.
CICERO, IL (Sign language also), Hawthorne Race Track, 35th & Cicero Ave.
COLUMBIA, SC, Carolina Coliseum, Assembly & Blossom Sts.
CORVALLIS, OR, Gill Coliseum, 600 S.W. 26th St.
DENVER, CO, McNichols Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St.
GREENSBORO, NC, Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St.
KANSAS CITY, MO, Kemper Arena, 1800 Genessee St.
LAFAYETTE, LA, Cajundome, West Congress.
LANDOVER, MD, Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 17.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Sign language also), Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.
MACON, GA (Sign language also), Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr.
MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, John Nolen Dr.
NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St.
NEW YORK, NY (Tentative), Yankee Stadium, 157th St. & River Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Veterans Stadium, S. Broad & Pattison Ave.
PITTSBURGH, PA, Three Rivers Stadium, 420 Stadium Cir.
PONTIAC, MI (Sign language also), Silverdome, 1200 Featherstone Rd.
RENO, NV, Reno-Sparks Convention Arena, 4590 S. Virginia St.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S.
SAN DIEGO, CA, Jack Murphy Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.
TACOMA, WA (Sign language also), Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. “D” St.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Auditorium, 1610 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
JUNE 28–JULY 1
AMARILLO, TX, Civic Center Coliseum, 3rd & Buchanan Sts.
CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Race Track, 35th & Cicero Ave. COLUMBIA, SC, Carolina Coliseum, Assembly & Blossom Sts.
DENVER, CO (Sign language also), McNichols Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St.
GREENSBORO, NC, Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St.
HAMPTON, VA, Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr.
LANDOVER, MD (Sign language also), Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 17.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Coliseum, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center.
MACON, GA, Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr.
MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, John Nolen Dr.
OGDEN, UT, Dee Events Center, 4600 South 1400 E.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Myriad, One Myriad Gardens.
PITTSBURGH, PA, Three Rivers Stadium, 420 Stadium Cir.
RENO, NV, Reno-Sparks Convention Arena, 4590 S. Virginia St.
ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (Sign language also), Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S.
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sign language also), Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.
TACOMA, WA (Spanish also), Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. “D” St.
TUCSON, AZ (Sign language also), Convention Center, 260 S. Church St.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Auditorium, 1610 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
JULY 5-8
AMARILLO, TX, Civic Center Coliseum, 3rd & Buchanan Sts.
BILLINGS, MT, MetraPark Arena, Hwy. #10.
BISMARCK, ND, Civic Center Arena, 601 E. Sweet Ave.
BROOKLYN, NY (Italian only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 973 Flatbush Ave.
CORVALLIS, OR, Gill Coliseum, 600 S.W. 26th St.
CROWNSVILLE, MD (Korean only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, Sunrise Beach Rd.
HAMPTON, VA, Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr.
HOUSTON, TX (Sign language also), Astrodome, Loop 610 at Kirby Dr.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex.
JERSEY CITY, NJ (French only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 2932 Kennedy Blvd.
LANDOVER, MD, Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 17.
LINCOLN, NE (Sign language also), Devaney Sports Center, 16th St. & Military Rd.
LOUISVILLE, KY (Sign language also), Coliseum, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center.
MACON, GA, Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr.
MEMPHIS, TN, Mid-South Coliseum, Mid-South Fairgrounds.
MOBILE, AL, Municipal Auditorium, 401 Auditorium Dr.
NATICK, MA (Portuguese only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 85 Bacon St.
OGDEN, UT, Dee Events Center, 4600 South 1400 E.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Myriad, One Myriad Gardens.
PROVIDENCE, RI, Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq.
RENO, NV, Reno-Sparks Convention Arena, 4590 S. Virginia St.
ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S.
SPRINGFIELD, IL, Prairie Capital Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza.
SPRINGFIELD, MA, Civic Center, 1277 Main St.
SYRACUSE, NY, Onondaga Co. War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St.
TUCSON, AZ, Convention Center, 260 S. Church St.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Auditorium, 1610 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
WILLOUGHBY, OH (Greek only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 38025 Vine St.
JULY 12-15
CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Race Track, 35th & Cicero Ave.
COLUMBIA, SC, Carolina Coliseum, Assembly & Blossom Sts.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (French only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 20850 Griffin Rd.
FORT WORTH, TX, Tarrant County Convention Center, 1111 Houston St.
FRESNO, CA, Convention Center, 700 “M” St.
HAMPTON, VA, Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr.
HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex.
JERSEY CITY, NJ (French only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 2932 Kennedy Blvd.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Spanish only), Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Japanese only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 20600 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Coliseum, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center.
MEMPHIS, TN, Mid-South Coliseum, Mid-South Fairgrounds.
PROVIDENCE, RI (Sign language also), Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq.
RENO, NV, Reno-Sparks Convention Arena, 4590 S. Virginia St.
ROANOKE, VA, Civic Center, 710 Williamson Rd. N.E.
ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.
SOUTH BEND, IN, N.D.U. Joyce Athletic Center, Juniper Rd.
SPRINGFIELD, MA, Civic Center, 1277 Main St.
SYRACUSE, NY, Onondaga Co. War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St.
TUCSON, AZ (Spanish only), Convention Center, 260 S. Church St.
JULY 19-22
CICERO, IL (Spanish only), Hawthorne Race Track, 35th & Cicero Ave.
FORT WORTH, TX (Sign language also), Tarrant County Convention Center, 1111 Houston St.
FRESNO, CA, Convention Center, 700 “M” St.
HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Spanish only), Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Korean only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 20600 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.
MEMPHIS, TN, Mid-South Coliseum, Mid-South Fairgrounds.
NEW YORK, NY (Tentative) (Sign language also), Yankee Stadium, 157th St. & River Ave.
PROVIDENCE, RI, Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq.
ROANOKE, VA, Civic Center, 710 Williamson Rd. N.E.
ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E.
ST. LOUIS, MO, The Arena, 5700 Oakland Ave.
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.
SOUTH BEND, IN, N.D.U. Joyce Athletic Center, Juniper Rd.
SPRINGFIELD, MA, Civic Center, 1277 Main St.
SYRACUSE, NY, Onondaga Co. War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St.
TUCSON, AZ (Spanish only), Convention Center, 260 S. Church St.
JULY 26-29
FORT WORTH, TX, Tarrant County Convention Center, 1111 Houston St.
FRESNO, CA, Convention Center, 700 “M” St.
HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Chinese only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 20600 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.
NEW YORK, NY (Tentative) (Spanish only), Yankee Stadium, 157th St. & River Ave.
ST. LOUIS, MO, The Arena, 5700 Oakland Ave.
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.
SYRACUSE, NY, Onondaga Co. War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St.
AUGUST 2-5
FRESNO, CA (Spanish only), Convention Center, 700 “M” St.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Spanish only), Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.
Britain
JUNE 14-17
JERSEY, C.I., Fort Regent Leisure Centre, St. Helier.
JUNE 28–JULY 1
LEEDS, Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road.
PLYMOUTH, Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park.
JULY 5-8
EDINBURGH, Rugby Union Ground, Murrayfield.
MANCHESTER, Manchester City Football Club, Maine Road, Moss Side.
STOKE, Stoke City Football Club, Victoria Ground, Stoke-on-Trent.
JULY 12-15
COVENTRY, Coventry City Football Club, King Richard Street.
LONDON (CRYSTAL PALACE), National Sports Centre, Norwood.
NORWICH, Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road.
JULY 19-22
CARDIFF, Welsh National Rugby Ground, Cardiff Arms Park.
JULY 26-29
SOUTHAMPTON, Southampton Football Club, The Dell, Milton Road.
Ireland
JULY 12-15
NAVAN, Navan Exhibition Centre, Trim Road.
JULY 19-22
NAVAN, Navan Exhibition Centre, Trim Road.
Canada
JULY 5-8
BRAMPTON, ONT. (Spanish only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont.
EDMONTON, ALTA. (Sign language also), Edmonton Northlands Coliseum, 75th St. & 118th Ave.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. (Sign language also), Kamloops Exhibition Association, 479 Chilcotin Rd.
MONTREAL, QUE. (Italian only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 12700, boul. Métropolitain Est, Pointe-aux-Trembles (Québec)
NEWCASTLE, N.B., Miramichi Civic Center, Radio Rd. & King George Hwy.
PENTICTON, B.C., Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power St.
SASKATOON, SASK. (Sign language also; Ukrainian sessions also), Saskatchewan Place, 3515 Thatcher Ave.
VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sign language also; Portuguese sessions also), Pacific Coliseum, P.N.E. Grounds, Hastings St. E. & Renfrew St.
JULY 12-15
BRAMPTON, ONT. (Portuguese only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont.
CASTLEGAR, B.C., Castlegar & District Community Complex, 2101 6th Ave.
HAMILTON, ONT. (Sign language also; Hungarian and Ukrainian/Polish sessions also), Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd.
LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. (Sign language also; French and Spanish sessions also), The Sportsplex, 2510 Scenic Dr. S.
MONTREAL, QUE. (French only; sign language also; Arabic and Armenian sessions also), Olympic Stadium, boul. Pie-IX & rue Sherbrooke.
OTTAWA, ONT. (Sign language also), Civic Centre Arena, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St.
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT., Sault Memorial Gardens, 269 Queen St. E.
SYDNEY, N.S. (Sign language also), Sydney Centre 200, George & Falmouth Sts.
TERRACE, B.C., Terrace Arena, 3320 Kalum St.
VICTORIA, B.C. (Sign language also), Victoria Memorial Arena, 1925 Blanshard St.
JULY 19-22
BRAMPTON, ONT. (Italian only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont.
HAMILTON, ONT. (Sign language also; Arabic and Korean sessions also), Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd.
MONTREAL, QUE. (Spanish only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 12700, boul. Métropolitain Est, Pointe-aux-Trembles (Québec)
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. (Sign language also), Kin Centre, Arenas I & II, Ospika Blvd. S. & 18th Ave.
ST. JOHN’S, NFLD. (Sign language also), Conception Bay South Stadium, Legion Rd., Kelligrews, Nfld.
SHERBROOKE, QUE. (French only), Palais des Sports, 360, rue Parc.
WINNIPEG, MAN. (Sign language also; Ukrainian/Polish sessions also), Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Ave.
JULY 26-29
BRAMPTON, ONT. (Italian only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont.
CORNER BROOK, NFLD., Humber Gardens, O’Connell Dr.
HULL, QUE. (French only), Hull Arena, rue Allard.
QUEBEC CITY, QUE. (French only; sign language also), Colisée, 2205, avenue du Colisée.
AUGUST 2-5
BRAMPTON, ONT. (Greek only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont.
