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00:23 Welcome to Bethel. Please come in. 00:30 The wonderful truths about Jehovah 00:33 and his purpose have touched the hearts of millions 00:36 of people earth wide. 00:50 This has moved many to visit the branch offices 00:53 of Jehovah’s Witnesses in countries around the world. 01:06 Why are such branch offices necessary? 01:10 In order for life-giving truths to reach everyone, 01:14 the preaching work 01:16 must be organized. 01:24 A Branch Committee oversees 01:27 all Bethel operations. 01:35 These brothers also look after the preaching work 01:39 throughout the branch territory. 01:48 Our translation teams 01:50 translate articles and videos into several local languages. 02:10 These are recorded and made available on jw.org 02:14 or sent electronically for printing. 02:31 The activity of traveling overseers 02:33 as well as nearly 200 special pioneers and missionaries 02:37 is coordinated by the Service Department. 02:43 These brothers also take care of organizing 02:46 the more than 130 congregations 02:49 throughout the branch territory. 02:58 With the growth of Kingdom interests, 03:01 comes a constant need for more theocratic buildings. 03:08 The Local Design/Construction Department 03:11 cares for construction projects 03:13 such as Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls. 03:43 It also cares for operating and maintaining these buildings. 03:59 Jehovah’s Witnesses have a deep respect for life 04:03 and want the best possible medical care. 04:05 The Hospital Information Desk 04:07 provides assistance with nonblood medical management. 04:12 It coordinates with Hospital Liaison Committees (HLC) 04:15 and cooperative doctors around the country. 04:23 A lack of transport and poor road conditions 04:26 make it really a challenge for the HLC members 04:29 to travel around the country 04:31 to visit the hospitals and the clinics. 04:33 But their self-sacrificing spirit 04:35 and the love they have for the brothers, 04:37 along with some fine medical presentations, 04:40 have really had a positive effect on many doctors and hospital staff, 04:44 who are now willing to use nonblood treatment 04:47 in working with our brothers and sisters. 04:49 So we can honestly say that we have seen 04:52 Jehovah’s rich blessing and direction on the work of the HLC brothers. 05:12 All who live and work here 05:15 are part of what we call the Bethel family. 05:18 We call it a family because that is how we 05:22 truly feel about one another. 05:37 Just as you have your family worship every week, 05:40 so the Bethel family does the same. 05:45 We have the morning worship program. 05:50 We also have the weekly Watchtower Study. 06:08 These help to keep the family 06:10 spiritually strong. 06:12 They also help keep the family united. 06:23 Some Bethelites work in offices. 06:35 Others work in supportive departments. 07:32 Regardless of what job we are assigned, why are we willing 07:36 and happy to be doing this work? 07:42 Because it is sacred service. 07:44 It helps to promote the furthering 07:46 of Kingdom interests and brings glory 07:48 and honor to our God, Jehovah.
00:23 Welcome to Bethel. Please come in. 00:30 The wonderful truths about Jehovah 00:33 and his purpose have touched the hearts of millions 00:36 of people earth wide. 00:50 This has moved many to visit the branch offices 00:53 of Jehovah’s Witnesses in countries around the world. 01:06 Why are such branch offices necessary? 01:10 In order for life-giving truths to reach everyone, 01:14 the preaching work 01:16 must be organized. 01:24 A Branch Committee oversees 01:27 all Bethel operations. 01:35 These brothers also look after the preaching work 01:39 throughout the branch territory. 01:48 Our translation teams 01:50 translate articles and videos into several local languages. 02:10 These are recorded and made available on jw.org 02:14 or sent electronically for printing. 02:31 The activity of traveling overseers 02:33 as well as nearly 200 special pioneers and missionaries 02:37 is coordinated by the Service Department. 02:43 These brothers also take care of organizing 02:46 the more than 130 congregations 02:49 throughout the branch territory. 02:58 With the growth of Kingdom interests, 03:01 comes a constant need for more theocratic buildings. 03:08 The Local Design/Construction Department 03:11 cares for construction projects 03:13 such as Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls. 03:43 It also cares for operating and maintaining these buildings. 03:59 Jehovah’s Witnesses have a deep respect for life 04:03 and want the best possible medical care. 04:05 The Hospital Information Desk 04:07 provides assistance with nonblood medical management. 04:12 It coordinates with Hospital Liaison Committees (HLC) 04:15 and cooperative doctors around the country. 04:23 A lack of transport and poor road conditions 04:26 make it really a challenge for the HLC members 04:29 to travel around the country 04:31 to visit the hospitals and the clinics. 04:33 But their self-sacrificing spirit 04:35 and the love they have for the brothers, 04:37 along with some fine medical presentations, 04:40 have really had a positive effect on many doctors and hospital staff, 04:44 who are now willing to use nonblood treatment 04:47 in working with our brothers and sisters. 04:49 So we can honestly say that we have seen 04:52 Jehovah’s rich blessing and direction on the work of the HLC brothers. 05:12 All who live and work here 05:15 are part of what we call the Bethel family. 05:18 We call it a family because that is how we 05:22 truly feel about one another. 05:37 Just as you have your family worship every week, 05:40 so the Bethel family does the same. 05:45 We have the morning worship program. 05:50 We also have the weekly Watchtower Study. 06:08 These help to keep the family 06:10 spiritually strong. 06:12 They also help keep the family united. 06:23 Some Bethelites work in offices. 06:35 Others work in supportive departments. 07:32 Regardless of what job we are assigned, why are we willing 07:36 and happy to be doing this work? 07:42 Because it is sacred service. 07:44 It helps to promote the furthering 07:46 of Kingdom interests and brings glory 07:48 and honor to our God, Jehovah.
