this big project? One of the Witnesses sold his business and donated much of the proceeds for the purpose. This gave momentum to the plan, and the necessary contributions poured in, so that the hall was almost paid for by the time of its completion. Unquestionably Jehovah’s spirit stirred his people to give wholehearted support to this endeavor that would in due course bring them marvelous spiritual blessings.

The work had to be done quickly, between winter’s end and the start of the spring circuit assemblies. And it was completed in just two months! Most of the construction was done by volunteer help, and so fast did the Witnesses work that amazed neighbors could not believe that they had honored the four-hour midnight curfew. But they had. And a fine concrete structure, bright and cheerful, and seating about 1,200 people was the result.

“Seating”​—yes, according to Korean custom, on the beautiful wood-block tiles of the floor. On the day of dedicating the assembly hall​—April 5—​this seating was compressed to accommodate a limited group of 1,300 persons. As they entered, each was given a vinyl bag for shoes and the customary Oriental memento​—on this occasion a ball-point pen inscribed for the dedication. All were delighted with the bright stage, excellent sound system, the second-floor baptismal pool and the Oriental garden taking shape in front of the building.

The dedication talk was given by Milton Hamilton, one of the hardworking missionaries that had helped to establish Jehovah’s work in Pusan immediately after the Korean War. Some twenty-five missionaries had worked in Pusan over the years, and how all of these now rejoice with the native Witnesses there at ‘seeing good because of their hard work’! Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pusan are happy to have this first Assembly Hall in the Orient, and tears of joy gave evidence of their thankfulness.​—Eccl. 2:24.

Do You Remember?

Have you read the recent issues of The Watchtower carefully? If so, you will doubtless recall these points:

● How did Jesus Christ, as stated at Romans 8:3, ‘condemn sin in the flesh’?

By doing God’s will perfectly, Jesus Christ as a man proved that sin is not a necessary or an inherent thing for fleshly persons.​—P. 261.a

● To whom did the apostle Paul mainly refer when writing to the Philippians about persons who were “preaching the Christ through envy and rivalry”?​—Phil. 1:15.

They were mainly Jews who claimed to be Christians but who had fallen away from pure apostolic teaching. They were afraid of persecution and reproach. Lacking pure motive, they stirred up doubts, strife and divisions and tried to undermine the work of the apostle Paul.​—P. 296.

● How are Christians transformed into God’s image “from glory to glory”?​—2 Cor. 3:18.

By declaring God’s truth and conforming ever closer to his personality and ways, Christians make progress from glory to greater glory. Their words and actions bring increasing glory to the God whose image they seek to reflect.​—Pp. 327, 328.

● What strong assurance do we have that Jehovah God will always do what is just?

We have the dependable record of his dealings with Noah, Abraham and many others, giving us clear indication that he will never commit any unrighteousness. He will always act according to his unchanging standard of justice.​—Pp. 340-342.

● Why was God’s choosing of the Israelites as his people not an act of partiality?

The choice did not depend upon greatness or numbers but on God’s love for their devoted forefathers. (Deut. 4:37) No partial