Theocratic News

Dominican Republic: Six district conventions were attended by 26,150, with 585 (2.2 percent) baptized.

Hong Kong: Although July was very hot and humid, the brothers made excellent efforts in the field service. They had a new peak of 2,305 publishers, and 71 were baptized.

Japan: Their 1991 district convention report showed a peak attendance of 289,206, with 4,851 baptized. They also reached a new peak of 158,627 publishers in July, an increase of 11 percent over last year’s average.

Myanmar: Despite disastrous floods during July, they reached a new peak of 1,810 publishers.

Philippines: Ongoing relief is being provided to help the victims of the Mount Pinatubo volcanic eruption. Recently, heavy rains and mud flows, or lahars, created severe problems for brothers not previously affected. The brothers appreciate the relief assistance, as in some areas conditions were worse in September than when the volcano initially erupted.