Theocratic News

◆ British Isles reports 108,102 attended district assemblies​—first time over 100,000 in attendance in one year in that country’s history. Total baptized for service year by end of July is 7,600​—up 25 percent over last year’s total.

◆ Israel reports they now have 5 congregations, with a second one formed in Tel Aviv. Publishers reporting in July are 30 percent ahead of last year’s average.

◆ For the first time Nigeria passed the 100,000 mark in publishers (100,347). Much potential for increase, as final Memorial report shows 258,978 attended.

◆ Kenya passes 1,500 mark for first time; 1,534 publishers, a 33-percent increase.

◆ Brazil reports book placements up 30,000 over last year’s July total; magazine placements up 55 percent.

◆ Baptism total by end of July for Argentina 61 percent ahead of last year’s pace; 4,475 baptized.

◆ Dominican Republic reports a 27-percent increase, with 5,679 publishers in July. More baptized than in any past year.