One of the largest global conventions in 2019, spanning more than 200 countries on six continents and presented in more than 400 languages, touched St. Maarten this past week. Since May, Jehovah’s Witnesses have been hosting a global series of three-day conventions featuring the theme “Love Never Fails.” The St. Maarten programme tied into one of seven larger international conventions held in the United States.
“These events will illustrate the positive influence that love can have to bring people together from diverse backgrounds,” said local Jehovah’s Witnesses representative Benjamin Peterson. “Local Jehovah’s Witnesses get an opportunity to meet and enjoy association with their fellow Witnesses, and the community here is happy to accommodate the influx of visitors at the many local cafés, restaurants, hotels and popular tourist destinations.” Some 500 Jehovah’s Witnesses attended the convention that covered how Bible principles help people in practical ways and how love can help people surmount obstacles such as a troubled upbringing, chronic illness, or poverty, and overcoming prejudice and hatred.
