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By Brown Chimezie
Millions around the world will gather at sundown on March 24 to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.
Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the memorial is observed annually on Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar in adherence to Jesus’ statement in Luke 22:19: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.”
Although there are over 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, our correspondent was told that over 20 million people attended the event last year.
“Around the world, many people who are not Jehovah’s Witnesses attend the memorial. We hope that members of our local community will also join us in remembering the death of Jesus Christ to show gratitude for his sacrifice,” said Afolabi Odeyemi, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses, adding: “While it is a solemn occasion, it is also a joyous one.”
He noted that the one-hour event will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for mankind.
Odeyemi informed that in Lagos, a special campaign is ongoing this March 2024 to invite local residents to attend the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal as well as a special public talk that would be delivered the week before.
He noted that the special talk entitled “The Resurrection – Victory over Death,” would be delivered at local Kingdom Halls on weekend of March 16 and 17, 2024. This 30-minute, Bible-based public discourse will focus on the scriptural hope of a resurrection of the dead in the near future.
A Witness, Bukola Fayese said: “My family looks forward to the special talk and the memorial all year. Both events are practical and instructional, but they also help us to pause and reflect on all the things we can be grateful for, things that we can consider as blessings from God.”
