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Jehovah’s Witnesses convention draws 3,031 people in Manzini

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Jehovah’s Witnesses convention draws 3,031 people in Manzini

The final day of the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ “Eternal Happiness” convention brought together 3,031 people at the Mavuso Centre in Manzini, including 2,946 in person and 85 online. The three-day gathering, devoted to Bible teachings on happiness and spiritual life, ended on Sunday, according to the Times of Eswatini.

The Jehovah’s Witnesses convention held in Manzini drew 3,031 people on Sunday 11 October, its closing day, according to the Times of Eswatini. Of these, 2,946 attended the programme at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre and 85 followed it online on JW Stream.

The three-day gathering, entitled “Eternal Happiness”, featured Bible-based talks, dramatisations and practical discussions about lasting happiness according to Christian teachings. The convention began on Friday with 1,856 people in the morning and 1,919 in the afternoon; the Saturday morning session attracted 2,878 participants.

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