Attend the 1987 “Trust in Jehovah” District Convention

WHAT a fine theme we have for our 1987 district conventions: “Trust in Jehovah”! Surely our trusting in Jehovah sets us apart from the rest of the world. All others put their trust in such things as their riches, their wisdom, their might, or their political and religious rulers and leaders. Soon all such will come to bitter disappointment.​—Psalm 146:3, 4.

What does it mean to put our trust in someone or something? According to lexicographers, “trust implies an absolute and assured resting on something or someone.”a Yes, and that is the way we feel about it. We absolutely and assuredly rest our confidence in Jehovah.

The importance of trusting in Jehovah is called to our attention ever so often in God’s Word. The psalmists repeatedly tell of their trusting in Jehovah: “But as for me, in Jehovah I do trust.” “In you I have put my trust, O Jehovah.” Their expressions call to mind the words of one of our Kingdom songs: “Jehovah is our refuge,/​Our God in whom we trust . . . Jehovah is a stronghold,/​A haven for all the just.”​—Psalm 31:6, 14.

The Scriptures time and again command us to put our trust in God: “Trust in Jehovah and do good.” “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding.” (Psalm 37:3; Proverbs 3:5) God’s Word also tells us of Jehovah’s faithful servants who were rewarded because they put their trust in him during times of great peril. Among such were King Hezekiah, Ebed-Melech, the three Hebrews, and Daniel.​—2 Kings 18:5; Jeremiah 39:18; Daniel 3:28; 6:23.

How do we show that we trust in Jehovah? One way is by getting to know him and taking him at his Word. Jesus Christ gave us a very simple formula: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” Yes, if we trust in Jehovah with all our heart, we will put the interests of his Kingdom first in our lives and follow a course of upright conduct.​—Matthew 6:33.

Why does our trust in Jehovah need to be strong? Because of the pressures brought against us on every hand. For some it is outright persecution, for others temptations to wrongdoing. Still others have their trust tested by the requirement of endurance. Our coming district convention is among the many helps that Jehovah has provided in these last days.

This year the convention will be for three full days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. By adjustments in the length of the sessions, the program will virtually contain the same amount of material as last year. The purpose of all the features of the program, we may be sure, will be to strengthen our trust in Jehovah as well as in the visible organization he is using at the present time.

So let each Christian witness of Jehovah be resolved to attend at least one of these conventions. Bring your children. Be on hand for the opening song and prayer on Friday morning and remain until the closing song and prayer on Sunday afternoon. Come prepared with Bible, songbook, notebook, and pencil. Enter fully into the spirit of what is presented, including the songs and prayers. Pay close attention to what is being presented. And let us make certain that at all times our grooming and our conduct are above reproach.

The Scriptural principle ‘sow bountifully, reap bountifully’ applies to our attending the “Trust in Jehovah” District Convention. The more earnest we are in taking in the entire program, the more blessings we will carry away from the convention and the greater blessing we will be to others.​—2 Corinthians 9:6.

Convention Locations

United States

June 12-14: BIRMINGHAM, AL, Civic Center Coliseum, One Civic Center Plaza. CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. DAYTONA BEACH, FL, The Ocean Center, 250 N. Beach St. FT. WORTH, TX, Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, One Amon Carter Sq. GREENVILLE, SC, Greenville Memorial Auditorium, 300 E. North St. MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, John Nolen Dr. SAN DIEGO, CA, Jack Murphy Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. WICHITA, KS, Kansas Coliseum, I-135 at 85th St. N.

June 19-21: DAYTONA BEACH, FL, The Ocean Center, 250 N. Beach St. DENVER, CO, McNichols Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St. FT. WORTH, TX (Sign language also), Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, One Amon Carter Sq. GREENVILLE, SC, Greenville Memorial Auditorium, 300 E. North St. HIALEAH, FL, Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex. LOS ANGELES, CA, Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. MACON, GA, Macon 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, Yankee Stadium, 157th St. & River Ave. OGDEN, UT, Dee Events Center, 4600 South 1400 East. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Veterans Stadium, S. Broad & Pattison Ave. PINE BLUFF, AR, Convention Center Arena, 500 E. 8th Ave. PONTIAC, MI, Silverdome, 1200 Featherstone. PROVIDENCE, RI, Providence Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Cow Palace, Geneva Ave.

June 26-28: AMARILLO, TX, Civic Center Coliseum, 3rd & Buchanan Sts. CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. COLUMBIA, SC, Carolina Coliseum, Assembly & Sweet Sts. CORVALLIS, OR, Gill Coliseum, 600 S.W. 26th St. DENVER, CO (Sign language also), McNichols Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St. FT. WORTH, TX, Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, One Amon Carter Sq. FRESNO, CA, Convention Center, 700 “M” St. GREENSBORO, NC, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. HIALEAH, FL, Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. KNOXVILLE, TN, Civic Center Coliseum, 500 Church Ave. S.E. MACON, GA, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr. MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, John Nolen Dr. NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St. PHOENIX, AZ, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W. McDowell Rd. PINE BLUFF, AR, Convention Center Arena, 500 E. 8th Ave. PROVIDENCE, RI, Providence Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq. ROCHESTER, NY, Memorial Auditorium, 100 Exchange St. ST. PETERSBURG, FL (Sign language also), Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sign language also), Cow Palace, Geneva Ave. SOUTH BEND, IN, N.D.U. Athletic Center, Juniper Rd. WILLOUGHBY, OH (Greek only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 38025 Vine St.

July 3-5: CICERO, IL (Sign language also), Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. COLUMBIA, SC, Carolina Coliseum, Assembly & Sweet Sts. CORVALLIS, OR, Gill Coliseum, 600 S.W. 26th St. FRESNO, CA, Convention Center, 700 “M” St. GREENSBORO, NC, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. HOUSTON, TX, Astrodome, Loop 610 at Kirby Dr. LINCOLN, NE, Devaney Sports Center, 16th & Military. LOS ANGELES, CA (Japanese and sign language also), Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. LOUISVILLE, KY, Coliseum, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. MACON, GA, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr. NASHVILLE, TN, Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. NEW ORLEANS, LA (Sign language also), Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Myriad, One Myriad Gardens. PINE BLUFF, AR, Convention Center Arena, 500 E. 8th Ave. PROVIDENCE, RI, Providence Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq. ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E. ROCHESTER, NY, Memorial Auditorium, 100 Exchange St. ST. LOUIS, MO, The Arena, 5700 Oakland Ave. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. 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. Athletic Center, Juniper Rd. TACOMA, WA, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. “D” St.

July 10-12: ALBANY, GA, Albany Civic Center, 100 West Oglethorpe Ave. ANCHORAGE, AK, Sullivan Arena, 1600 Gambell. BILLINGS, MT, Yellowstone Metra, Hwy. #10. BISMARCK, ND, Bismarck Civic Center Arena, 6th & Sweet Sts. CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. CORVALLIS, OR, Gill Coliseum, 600 S.W. 26th St. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (French only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 20850 Griffin Rd. FRESNO, CA (Spanish only), Convention Center, 700 “M” St. HAMPTON, VA, Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr. HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. LANDOVER, MD, Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 17. LINCOLN, NE (Sign language also), Devaney Sports Center, 16th & Military. LOS ANGELES, CA (Korean only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 4310 Degnan Blvd. LOS ANGELES, CA (Spanish only), Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. LOUISVILLE, KY (Sign language also), Coliseum, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. NASHVILLE, TN, Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. ROANOKE, VA, Civic Center, 710 Williamson Rd. N.E. ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E. SACRAMENTO, CA, ARCO Arena, 1515 Sports Dr. ST. LOUIS, MO, The Arena, 5700 Oakland Ave. SAN ANTONIO, TX (Spanish only), Convention Center Arena, S. Alamo & Market Sts. TACOMA, WA (Spanish and sign language also), Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. “D” St.

July 17-19: ALBANY, GA (Sign language also), Albany Civic Center, 100 West Oglethorpe Ave. CHARLESTON, WV, Charleston Civic Center Coliseum, 200 Civic Center Dr. CICERO, IL (Spanish only), Hawthorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. CROWNSVILLE, MD (Korean only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, Sunrise Beach Rd. EL PASO, TX (Spanish only), Special Events Center, Baltimore at Mesa. FRESNO, CA (Spanish only), Convention Center, 700 “M” St. HAMPTON, VA, Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr. HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. LANDOVER, MD (Sign language also), Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 17. LITTLE ROCK, AR, Barton Coliseum, Roosevelt & Dennison St. MIDLAND, TX, Chaparral Center, Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield. PITTSBURGH, PA (Sign language also), Three Rivers Stadium, 420 Stadium Cir. ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E. SACRAMENTO, CA, ARCO Arena, 1515 Sports Dr. SPRINGFIELD, MA, Civic Center, 1277 Main St. TUCSON, AZ (Sign language also), Community Center, 260 S. Church.

July 24-26: BROOKLYN, NY (Italian only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 973 Flatbush Ave. JERSEY CITY, NJ (French only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 2932 Kennedy Blvd. LANDOVER, MD, Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 17. LITTLE ROCK, AR, Barton Coliseum, Roosevelt & Dennison St. MIDLAND, TX, Chaparral Center, Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield. NATICK, MA (Portuguese only), Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, 85 Bacon St. NEW YORK, NY (Sign language also), Yankee Stadium, 157th St. & River Ave. NIAGARA FALLS, NY, International Convention Center, 305 4th St. RENO, NV, Centennial Coliseum, 4590 S. Virginia St. ROCHESTER, MN, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 2nd Ave. S.E. SACRAMENTO, CA, ARCO Arena, 1515 Sports Dr. SPRINGFIELD, MA (Sign language also), Civic Center, 1277 Main St.

July 31–August 2: ABILENE, TX (Spanish only), Taylor County Coliseum, E.S. 11th and Loop 322.

August 7-9: NEW YORK, NY (Spanish only), Yankee Stadium, 157th St. & River Ave.

Britain

June 12-14: GUERNSEY, C.I., Beau Sejour Centre, Amherst, St. Peter Port.

June 26-28: NOTTINGHAM, Nottingham Forest Football Club, City Ground. SOUTHAMPTON, Southampton Football Club, The Dell, Milton Road.

July 3-5: EDINBURGH, Rugby Union Ground, Murrayfield.

MANCHESTER, Manchester City Football Club, Maine Road, Moss Side. PLYMOUTH, Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park. LONDON (Italian only), North London Assembly Hall, 174 Bowes Road.

July 10-12: LEEDS, Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road. NORWICH, Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road. BIRMINGHAM, Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park.

July 17-19: CARDIFF, Welsh National Rugby Ground, Cardiff Arms Park.

July 24-26: LONDON (Greek and Spanish sessions also), Rugby Union Ground, Whitton Road, Twickenham. CRYSTAL PALACE, National Sports Centre, Norwood.

Ireland

July 3-5: NAVAN, Navan Exhibition Centre, Trim Road.

July 10-12: NAVAN, Navan Exhibition Centre, Trim Road.

Canada

July 3-5: BRAMPTON, ONT. (Spanish only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont. EDMONTON, ALTA. (Ukrainian sessions also), Edmonton Northlands Coliseum, 75th St. & 118th Ave. KAMLOOPS, B.C., Kamloops Exhibition Association, 479 Chilcotin St. LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. (French and Spanish sessions also), The Sportsplex, 2510 Scenic Dr. OTTAWA, ONT., Civic Centre Arena, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank St. PRINCE GEORGE, B.C., Kin Centre, Arenas I & II, Ospika Blvd. & 18th Ave. REGINA, SASK., The Agridome, Exhibition Park. WINNIPEG, MAN. (Ukrainian sessions also), Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Ave.

July 10-12: 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. MONTREAL, QUE. (French and Italian; Arabic sessions also), Olympic Stadium, Pie IX Blvd. & Sherbrooke St. PRINCE GEORGE, B.C., Kin Centre, Arenas I & II, Ospika Blvd. & 18th Ave. SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT., Sault Memorial Gardens, 269 Queen St. E. SASKATOON, SASK. (Ukrainian sessions also), Saskatoon Arena, 19th St. E. SYDNEY, N.S., Sydney Centre, 200 George & Falmouth Sts. VANCOUVER, B.C. (Portuguese also), B.C. Place Stadium, 777 Pacific Blvd. S.

July 17-19: 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. HAMILTON, ONT. (Chinese and Hungarian sessions also), Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd. LONDON, ONT., Grandstand Western Fairgrounds, Queen’s Park, 900 King St. QUEBEC CITY, QUE. (French only), Colisée, Parc de l’Exposition, 2205, av. du Colisée. SAINT JOHN, N.B., Lord Beaverbrook Rink, 536 Main St. SUMMERLAND, B.C., Summerland Recreation Centre, 8820 Jubilee St.

July 24-26: BRAMPTON, ONT. (Italian only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont. HAMILTON, ONT. (Korean and Ukrainian sessions also), Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd.

July 31–August 2: BRAMPTON, ONT. (Greek only), Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hwy. 7, 1 mile W. of Mississauga Rd., Norval, Ont.

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