Southern California Residents Invited to Two Special Events in March
Southern California – March 24 — While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown 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 found at Luke 22:19, “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” Though there are over 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, over 20 million people attended the event last year.
“It’s not just Jehovah’s Witnesses who attend the Memorial. Millions of people who are not Witnesses also attend with us every year,” said Daniel Parseghian, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “We hope that members of our community consider joining us for this event. Observing it is simple, but it is one of the most important things we can do to express our gratitude for the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for all of us.”
The one-hour event will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all of mankind.
In Southern California, a special campaign will be launched during 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 will be delivered the week before.
Titled “The Resurrection—Victory Over Death!”, the special talk will be delivered at local Kingdom Halls on the 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.
“The Memorial and special talk remind us of what really matters in life,” says Joshua Briones from Southern California. “They emphasize that God and Jesus want everyone to be happy and have a meaningful life now and forever. It’s easy for every day life to shift.
