AS the world’s hope and happiness continue to decline, Jehovah’s Witnesses invite the public to a free in-person and online lecture entitled, “Where Can You Find Real Hope?” on April?9,10, 2022.

Gallup’s 2021 “End of Year” survey found that, in addition to people around the world reporting a decline in their happiness and hope, the pandemic is still affecting people’s fears and expectations. “Facing 2022, the perception is that we are rather in a chronic situation without a clear end,” said Gallup’s President Kancho Stoychev.

In contrast, the Witnesses’ lecture “Where Can You Find Real Hope?” will offer a solid basis for a positive outlook. This 30-minute programme will provide concrete reasons for confidence in the hope promised in the Bible. The lecture is the first of two special events in April hosted by the Jehovah’s Witnesses. These events will be presented at their Kingdom Halls in 119,297 congregations around the globe, and also via videoconferencing

“The Bible describes a future without pain, without suffering even without death, right here on earth,” said Andre Darrell, Guyana’s spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“Many people are surprised and happy to find out that God’s original purpose is for people to live in perfect health, in perfect conditions on earth. His purpose has never changed and will soon be realised. The lecture will include a number of solid reasons why we can have faith in the Bible’s promises.”

The public is also invited to the annual observance of Jesus Christ’s death on the evening of April 15, 2022.?This is the most important event of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses. For last year’s virtual event, over 8.6 million Witnesses were joined by more than 12.6 million visitors. The total attendance of 21,367,603 marked a 19.7 per cent increase from 2020, despite the pandemic.

The memorial will also be in a virtual format again this year. However, for the first time since 2019, the Witnesses will also be meeting, in-person, at their respective Kingdom Halls throughout the country for this annual celebration and global lecture.

Admission to both programmes is free and no registration is required. Information on attending locally is available at jw.org or can be provided by any of Jehovah’s Witnesses.