As a result of their Bible research, Jehovah Witnesses anticipate global changes in the very near future. Key Bible texts explaining the meaning of what many people refer to as the end of the world will be discussed in the Witnesses' upcoming three-day “Keep on the Watch” District Convention. Jesus' words in the text at Matthew 24:21 describe the world's end as a “great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world's beginning until now, nor will it occur again.” The convention is scheduled to begin on Friday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Many people have different views about the end of the world, but Witnesses feel that what the Bible teaches on the matter is enlightening, sobering, and meaningful. Program parts throughout the three-day event will highlight an analytical and reasonable as opposed to fanatical approach to that subject. The opening part on Friday morning will deal with the subject “Why Must We 'Keep on the Watch?” The morning session will end with the keynote address, “How Jehovah Helps Us to 'Keep on the Watch.'” On Friday afternoon, a large portion of the program will focus on families. Because of confidence, three of the program parts will directly address family members: husbands, wives, and young ones. The session will conclude by focusing on why the phrase “keep strict watch,” found in the Bible at Ephesians 5:15, should have significant meaning to all desiring to be truly successful in life.

Saturday's program will highlight the dangers of indifference and apathy regarding the upcoming world events foretold in the Bible. This point will be especially emphasized on Saturday morning when local residents who studied these and other Bible topics in detail will publicly symbolize their dedication to God during a baptism ceremony. This ordination or new ministers will include a discussion of what it means to “keep your senses” and “be watchful,” in harmony with the passage at 1 Peter 5:8. On Sunday morning, the public discourse, entitled “How Can You Survive the End of the World?” will contrast popular views with the Bible's definition of the end of the world. The presentation will draw attention to Bible instructions showing how one can be among the survivors. A special feature on Sunday afternoon will be the touching modern-day drama, “Your Brother Was Dead and Came to Life,” based on Jesus' parable of the prodigal son.  Jehovah's Witnesses invite all to attend and learn more about these topics. Program sessions start at 9:20 a.m. at the convention and admission is free.