Plan Now to Attend the “Divine Love” District Convention
“JEHOVAH is the Divine One, and he gives us light,” said the psalmist, adding: “Bind the festival procession with boughs, O you people, as far as the horns of the altar. You are my Divine One, and I shall laud you; my God—I shall exalt you. Give thanks to Jehovah, you people, for he is good; for his loving-kindness [or, “loyal love”] is to time indefinite.” —Ps. 118:27-29.
In ancient times, joyous festivals of God’s people were spiritually rewarding times indeed. Especially at these gatherings could godly persons laud Jehovah and give heartfelt thanks for his unbounded loyal love.
Now you can beneficially spend time reflecting on Jehovah’s many acts of loving-kindness. You can increase your knowledge of God’s loving deeds toward mankind. Also, you can enhance your appreciation of the incomparable God of love. (1 John 4:8) How?
By being present for all the instructive, faith-building sessions of the “Divine Love” District Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Begin planning now to attend one of these spiritual feasts. Many of these four-day gatherings have been scheduled during the coming summer months, as noted on the following list.
1980 DISTRICT CONVENTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
The letter (T) indicates arrangements that are still tentative.
June 12-15: BILOXI, MISS., Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 3800 W. Beach Blvd. CICERO, ILL., Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. DENVER, COLO., McNichols Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St. GREENVILLE, S.C., Memorial Auditorium, 300 E. North St. JACKSONVILLE, FLA., Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex. PINE BLUFF, ARK., Convention Center, 500 E. 8th Ave. PONTIAC, MICH. (T), Silverdome, 1200 Featherstone. TUCSON, ARIZ., Community Center, 260 S. Church. WHEELING, W.VA., Civic Center, Two 14th St.
June 19-22: CICERO, ILL., Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. DES MOINES, IOWA, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 833 5th Ave. GREENVILLE, S.C., Memorial Auditorium, 300 E. North St. MACON, GA., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr. MEMPHIS, TENN., Mid-South Coliseum, Mid-South Fairgrounds. PROVIDENCE, R.I., Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq. RICHFIELD, OHIO, The Coliseum, 2923 Streetsboro Rd. ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. SOUTH BEND, IND., N.D.U. Athletic Center, Juniper Rd. TUCSON, ARIZ., Comunity Center, 260 S. Church. WHEELING, W.VA., Civic Center, Two 14th St. WICHITA, KANS., Kansas Coliseum. I-135 at 85th St. N.
June 26-29: BATON ROUGE, LA., Assembly Center, Louisiana State University. CICERO, ILL. (Greek also), Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. COLUMBIA, S.C., Carolina Coliseum, Assembly & Blossom Sts. DALLAS, TEX., State Fair Coliseum, State Fair Park. EL PASO, TEX., Special Events Center, Baltimore at Mesa. GREEN BAY, WIS., Memorial Arena, 1901 S. Oneida St. HOUSTON, TEX., Astroarena, Fannin & 610 S. Loop Fwy. HUNTINGTON, W.VA., Civic Center, 8th St. & 3rd Ave. INGLEWOOD, CALIF., The Forum, Manchester & Prairie. LONG BEACH, CALIF., Convention Center Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. MACON, GA., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr. NASHVILLE, TENN., Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., International Convention Center, 300 4th St. OGDEN, UTAH, Dee Events Center, 4600 South 1400 East. PROVIDENCE, R.I., Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq. RICHFIELD, OHIO, The Coliseum, 2923 Streetsboro Rd. ROANOKE, VA., Civic Center, 710 Williamson Rd. NE. ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. UTICA, N.Y., Memorial Auditorium, Oriskany St. W.
July 3-6: CORVALLIS, ORE., Gill Coliseum, 600 SW. 26 St. DALLAS, TEX., State Fair Coliseum, State Fair Park. EL PASO, TEX. (Spanish only), Special Events Center, Baltimore at Mesa. GREEN BAY, WIS., Memorial Arena, 1901 S. Oneida St. HOUSTON, TEX., Astroarena, Fannin & 610 S. Loop Fwy. HUNTINGTON, W.VA., Civic Center, 8th St. & 3rd Ave. INGLEWOOD, CALIF., The Forum, Manchester & Prairie. JOHNSON CITY, TENN., Freedom Hall Civic Center, Liberty Bell Blvd. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA., Myriad, One Myriad Gardens. PHILADELPHIA, PA., Veterans Stadium, S. Broad & Pattison Ave. PORTLAND, ME., Cumberland County Civic Center, One Civic Square. ST. PAUL, MINN., Civic Center, 143 W. 4th St. ST. LOUIS, MO., The Checkerdome, 5700 Oakland Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., Cow Palace, Geneva Ave. TUSCALOOSA, ALA., Memorial Coliseum, 10th St. & Hackberry Ln. UTICA, N.Y., Memorial Auditorium, Oriskany St. W.
July 10-13: BILLINGS, MONT., Yellowstone Metra, Hwy. #10. CHICAGO, ILL. (Spanish only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 7859 S. Ashland Ave. CORVALLIS, ORE., Gill Coliseum, 600 SW. 26th St. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (T), Giants Stadium, New Jersey Sports Complex. FRESNO, CALIF., Convention Center, 700 “M” St. HALLANDALE, FLA., Gulfstream Park Race Track, 901 S. Federal Hwy. HAMPTON, VA., Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr. LAKE CHARLES, LA., Le Centre Civique, Lake Shore Dr. LOUISVILLE, KY., Coliseum, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. NEW HAVEN, CONN., Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., Cow Palace, Geneva Ave. SAVANNAH, GA., Civic Center Arena, Orleans Square.
July 17-20: CHICAGO, ILL. (Spanish only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 7859 S. Ashland Ave. FREMONT, CALIF. (Korean only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall 43400 Osgood Rd. FRESNO, CALIF., Convention Center, 700 “M” St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., Civic Auditorium, 227 Lyon NW. HALLANDALE, FLA. (Spanish only), Gulfstream Park Race Track, 901 S. Federal Hwy. HAMPTON, VA., Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr. LAKELAND, FLA., Civic Center, 700 Lemon St. LANDOVER, MD., Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 32 or 33 E. LINCOLN, NEBR., Pershing Municipal Auditorium, 226 Centennial Mall South. LONG BEACH, CALIF. (Japanese also), Convention Center Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. PULLMAN, WASH., Performing Arts Coliseum, Stadium Way. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Memorial Auditorium, 100 Exchange St. SAN ANTONIO, TEX., Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., Cow Palace, Geneva Ave. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. SPRINGFIELD, MASS., Civic Center, 1277 Main St.
July 23-26 (Note: Wednesday through Saturday): SEATTLE, WASH. (T), Seattle Center Coliseum, 305 Harrison.
July 24-27: DETROIT, MICH. (Spanish only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 10709 Grand River Ave. FRESNO, CALIF., Convention Center, 700 “M” St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., Civic Auditorium, 227 Lyon NW. LAKELAND, FLA., Civic Center, 700 Lemon St. LANDOVER, MD. (Korean also), Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 32 or 33 E. LONG BEACH, CALIF. (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. SAN DIEGO, CALIF., Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. SPRINGFIELD, MASS., Civic Center, 1277 Main St. WOODBURN, ORE. (Spanish only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 1510 N. Pacific Hwy.
July 31–August 3: ELMONT, N.Y. (Spanish only), Belmont Park Race Track, Hempstead Tpk. at Cross Island Pkwy. FRESNO, CALIF. (Spanish only), Convention Center, 700 “M” St. NATICK, MASS. (Portuguese only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 85 Bacon St. SAN ANTONIO, TEX. (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts.
August 7-10: ELMONT, N.Y., Belmont Park Race Track, Hempstead Tpk. at Cross Island Pkwy. LONG BEACH, CALIF. (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. (French only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 44-17 Greenpoint Ave. SAN ANTONIO, TEX. (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts.
August 14-17: ELMONT, N.Y. (Italian also), Belmont Park Race Track, Hempstead Tpk. at Cross Island Pkwy.