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00:03 Jehovah’s Witnesses are known around the world 00:06 for preaching the good news of the Kingdom. 00:11 How is this work accomplished here in Indonesia? 00:15 It is certainly a challenging assignment. 00:18 This lifesaving message needs to be brought 00:21 to over 250 million people 00:23 living on thousands of different islands. 00:26 To support this tremendous work, 00:28 the Indonesia branch office was relocated 00:31 to the 31st floor of the Central Park building in Jakarta 00:33 in April 2014. 00:37 A number of apartments at an adjacent apartment tower 00:40 are being used to house the Bethel family, 00:42 which has approximately 100 members 00:45 that support the work of the branch office. 00:49 Each morning they commute to this office, ready for their work assignments. 01:00 We call this place Bethel, which means “House of God.” 01:05 By means of this brief video presentation, 01:08 we would like to warmly welcome you to our branch office and Bethel home 01:12 and provide you with an overview of what is being accomplished here. 01:17 Our day always starts with a morning worship program at 7:20 a.m. 01:23 What is being considered? 01:26 Every day an interesting Bible verse is being read, 01:29 commented on, 01:31 and explained so as to make its practical value 01:34 clear to the Bethel family. 01:36 After a closing prayer, 01:38 all are ready to start working. 01:42 Would you like to know what the Bethel family is doing? 01:44 Let’s have a look at a few of the activities being done here. 01:49 Our receptionist welcomes our many visitors in the main lobby 01:52 and will make arrangements for tours. 01:56 Also, all incoming calls are answered here, 01:58 and some additional secretarial work is done whenever time permits. 02:04 An ever-growing work at our branch is related to audio and video recordings. 02:09 In addition to Indonesian language material, 02:12 in recent years we have started recording in many indigenous languages as well. 02:17 What is being recorded? 02:20 A wide variety of publications in audio format, 02:23 as well as convention dramas, videos, and Web materials. 02:28 The process is very involved. 02:30 Readers and voice participants are auditioned, 02:33 selected, and coached. 02:36 Hours are spent doing the actual recording. 02:39 Next, the material 02:41 is reviewed and edited to achieve the best possible quality. 02:46 When satisfied, the final product will be uploaded to jw.org 02:50 for the benefit of you and millions of other people 02:53 all around the world. 02:56 Producing publications in many different languages, 03:00 whether in electronic or printed format, requires translation. 03:05 Some of this work is done at our branch office. 03:08 The translation process can be challenging, 03:10 but it is a very important and rewarding work. 03:14 Teams of translators work hard every day 03:17 to keep up with the steady flow of new material. 03:20 They are trained to translate the English text into Indonesian. 03:25 They are also provided with various research tools. 03:31 The English text is also made available to local language teams 03:34 located at remote translation offices, 03:37 or RTOs, throughout the country. 03:39 It is then translated into Indonesian Sign Language 03:42 and many other local languages. 03:45 This entire translation process 03:47 can take weeks or even months to complete, 03:50 and even then the work is not yet done. 03:53 What’s next? 03:55 The translated text is now ready for the composition process, 03:59 where a print-ready file is created. 04:02 Most of our publications are printed 04:04 at the Japan branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 04:09 Cleanliness is also observed in the Bethel residences and offices. 04:13 Each Bethel family member is responsible for cleaning their own room. 04:19 Housekeepers assist the family by cleaning each residence room once a month. 04:27 Besides the kitchen and laundry operations, 04:30 the Bethel Office is responsible for organizing spiritual programs 04:33 and for the overall management of all branch office properties. 04:43 Back at the office, more work is being accomplished. 04:46 Hundreds of letters and reports from the field 04:48 are received on a weekly basis. 04:50 Where is this correspondence handled? 04:53 Here in the Service Department, 04:55 they are responsible to communicate with 04:57 and direct the activities in the field. 04:59 They also handle the organizing of various Bible schools, 05:02 conventions, assemblies, 05:04 and approve the formation of new congregations and groups. 05:09 Interest shown in our Bible educational work is followed up carefully. 05:13 When someone requests a visit from Jehovah’s Witnesses 05:16 by filling out the form on the jw.org website, 05:18 brothers locate the nearest congregation and inform them 05:22 in order to send someone as soon as possible. 05:31 All this work would be much harder to accomplish 05:33 without the use of technology. 05:35 Therefore, a vital part of our operation here 05:38 is the Computer Department. 05:41 Existing systems need to be maintained and upgraded. 05:44 New equipment is bought and installed not only at the branch office 05:48 but also at satellite locations and remote translation offices. 05:53 As a result of the good news being preached, 05:55 there is a growing need for more dignified places of worship. 05:59 The building of such Kingdom Halls 06:01 is organized by the Local Design/Construction Department. 06:04 Along with new construction, the LDC is responsible for overseeing 06:08 the renovation and maintenance of existing Kingdom Halls 06:11 as well as maintenance training. 06:14 In addition to Kingdom Hall upkeep, 06:16 this department is involved with searching for properties 06:18 to be used as RTOs or missionary homes. 06:24 Operating our branch office facilities requires a constant supply of various items. 06:29 The Purchasing Department cares for this responsibility 06:32 by managing vendor accounts and receiving shipments. 06:35 These goods are then processed 06:37 and sent to the branch facilities where they are needed. 06:42 Some activities need to be handled administratively and legally. 06:47 Who is doing this? 06:49 The Governing Body appoints a Branch Committee, 06:51 who in turn receives the support of office personnel 06:55 to see to it that guidelines and instructions 06:57 are being implemented appropriately and in a timely manner. 07:02 This includes giving attention to those in need when natural disasters strike. 07:07 The Legal Department makes sure that all legal requirements 07:09 are being fulfilled. 07:15 As you have just seen, much is being accomplished here at Bethel. 07:18 And amazingly, all of this is being accomplished 07:20 by volunteers who have dedicated themselves fully 07:24 to support the Kingdom preaching work here in Indonesia. 07:27 We thank you for your visit 07:29 and sincerely hope you will enjoy touring our branch office.
00:03 Jehovah’s Witnesses are known around the world 00:06 for preaching the good news of the Kingdom. 00:11 How is this work accomplished here in Indonesia? 00:15 It is certainly a challenging assignment. 00:18 This lifesaving message needs to be brought 00:21 to over 250 million people 00:23 living on thousands of different islands. 00:26 To support this tremendous work, 00:28 the Indonesia branch office was relocated 00:31 to the 31st floor of the Central Park building in Jakarta 00:33 in April 2014. 00:37 A number of apartments at an adjacent apartment tower 00:40 are being used to house the Bethel family, 00:42 which has approximately 100 members 00:45 that support the work of the branch office. 00:49 Each morning they commute to this office, ready for their work assignments. 01:00 We call this place Bethel, which means “House of God.” 01:05 By means of this brief video presentation, 01:08 we would like to warmly welcome you to our branch office and Bethel home 01:12 and provide you with an overview of what is being accomplished here. 01:17 Our day always starts with a morning worship program at 7:20 a.m. 01:23 What is being considered? 01:26 Every day an interesting Bible verse is being read, 01:29 commented on, 01:31 and explained so as to make its practical value 01:34 clear to the Bethel family. 01:36 After a closing prayer, 01:38 all are ready to start working. 01:42 Would you like to know what the Bethel family is doing? 01:44 Let’s have a look at a few of the activities being done here. 01:49 Our receptionist welcomes our many visitors in the main lobby 01:52 and will make arrangements for tours. 01:56 Also, all incoming calls are answered here, 01:58 and some additional secretarial work is done whenever time permits. 02:04 An ever-growing work at our branch is related to audio and video recordings. 02:09 In addition to Indonesian language material, 02:12 in recent years we have started recording in many indigenous languages as well. 02:17 What is being recorded? 02:20 A wide variety of publications in audio format, 02:23 as well as convention dramas, videos, and Web materials. 02:28 The process is very involved. 02:30 Readers and voice participants are auditioned, 02:33 selected, and coached. 02:36 Hours are spent doing the actual recording. 02:39 Next, the material 02:41 is reviewed and edited to achieve the best possible quality. 02:46 When satisfied, the final product will be uploaded to jw.org 02:50 for the benefit of you and millions of other people 02:53 all around the world. 02:56 Producing publications in many different languages, 03:00 whether in electronic or printed format, requires translation. 03:05 Some of this work is done at our branch office. 03:08 The translation process can be challenging, 03:10 but it is a very important and rewarding work. 03:14 Teams of translators work hard every day 03:17 to keep up with the steady flow of new material. 03:20 They are trained to translate the English text into Indonesian. 03:25 They are also provided with various research tools. 03:31 The English text is also made available to local language teams 03:34 located at remote translation offices, 03:37 or RTOs, throughout the country. 03:39 It is then translated into Indonesian Sign Language 03:42 and many other local languages. 03:45 This entire translation process 03:47 can take weeks or even months to complete, 03:50 and even then the work is not yet done. 03:53 What’s next? 03:55 The translated text is now ready for the composition process, 03:59 where a print-ready file is created. 04:02 Most of our publications are printed 04:04 at the Japan branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 04:09 Cleanliness is also observed in the Bethel residences and offices. 04:13 Each Bethel family member is responsible for cleaning their own room. 04:19 Housekeepers assist the family by cleaning each residence room once a month. 04:27 Besides the kitchen and laundry operations, 04:30 the Bethel Office is responsible for organizing spiritual programs 04:33 and for the overall management of all branch office properties. 04:43 Back at the office, more work is being accomplished. 04:46 Hundreds of letters and reports from the field 04:48 are received on a weekly basis. 04:50 Where is this correspondence handled? 04:53 Here in the Service Department, 04:55 they are responsible to communicate with 04:57 and direct the activities in the field. 04:59 They also handle the organizing of various Bible schools, 05:02 conventions, assemblies, 05:04 and approve the formation of new congregations and groups. 05:09 Interest shown in our Bible educational work is followed up carefully. 05:13 When someone requests a visit from Jehovah’s Witnesses 05:16 by filling out the form on the jw.org website, 05:18 brothers locate the nearest congregation and inform them 05:22 in order to send someone as soon as possible. 05:31 All this work would be much harder to accomplish 05:33 without the use of technology. 05:35 Therefore, a vital part of our operation here 05:38 is the Computer Department. 05:41 Existing systems need to be maintained and upgraded. 05:44 New equipment is bought and installed not only at the branch office 05:48 but also at satellite locations and remote translation offices. 05:53 As a result of the good news being preached, 05:55 there is a growing need for more dignified places of worship. 05:59 The building of such Kingdom Halls 06:01 is organized by the Local Design/Construction Department. 06:04 Along with new construction, the LDC is responsible for overseeing 06:08 the renovation and maintenance of existing Kingdom Halls 06:11 as well as maintenance training. 06:14 In addition to Kingdom Hall upkeep, 06:16 this department is involved with searching for properties 06:18 to be used as RTOs or missionary homes. 06:24 Operating our branch office facilities requires a constant supply of various items. 06:29 The Purchasing Department cares for this responsibility 06:32 by managing vendor accounts and receiving shipments. 06:35 These goods are then processed 06:37 and sent to the branch facilities where they are needed. 06:42 Some activities need to be handled administratively and legally. 06:47 Who is doing this? 06:49 The Governing Body appoints a Branch Committee, 06:51 who in turn receives the support of office personnel 06:55 to see to it that guidelines and instructions 06:57 are being implemented appropriately and in a timely manner. 07:02 This includes giving attention to those in need when natural disasters strike. 07:07 The Legal Department makes sure that all legal requirements 07:09 are being fulfilled. 07:15 As you have just seen, much is being accomplished here at Bethel. 07:18 And amazingly, all of this is being accomplished 07:20 by volunteers who have dedicated themselves fully 07:24 to support the Kingdom preaching work here in Indonesia. 07:27 We thank you for your visit 07:29 and sincerely hope you will enjoy touring our branch office.
