Hundreds of people were seen outside the convention centre post the explosion. The video also showed some people trying to quell the fires as the hall was littered with scattered and damaged chairs. Visuals of the incident showed fire rescue and police personnel in large numbers evacuating people from the site, which has now been cordoned off.ĭisturbing videos from inside the convention centre showed multiple fires inside the hall as people and children were heard screaming in fear. The agency's forensic team has already reached the spot and is collecting evidence. The blasts will now be probed by the National Investigation Agency, which specialises in counter-terrorism operations. All senior police officials in the state are on their way to the blast site. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed the blasts as 'unfortunate' and said that the situation is being viewed seriously. Five people injured in the blast are in a critical condition. Police said 45 injured persons were undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the district, of which 18 people are in the ICU. But there was a lot of smoke, which led to a stampede,' Mr Eden told NDTV. Every time the group meets, they discuss and prepare an evacuation plan. He added that the group had an evacuation plan which kicked into action immediately after the first blast. That’s what love and unity are all about.”įor more information on Jehovah’s Witnesses, go to jw.org.Kalamassery MP Hibi Eden said that the first explosion occurred in the centre of the hall. “Our congregants have been busy and productive helping each other and their neighbors through this most challenging time. “No time was wasted in the past two years,” said Hendriks. They have released 77 new language translations of the Bible and held two global virtual conventions in more than 500 languages. This is a day for commemorating all the faithful departed, according to the New Catholic Encyclopedia. ( Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the holidays listed below, which promote belief in the immortality of the soul: All Souls’ Day ( Day of the Dead ). alone, Jehovah’s Witnesses spent more than 400 million hours in virtual Bible studies, writing letters of comfort to their neighbors and making phone calls. Jehovahs Witnesses are a people of faith that many of us likely dont know that much about. The Bible clearly states that the soul can die. In fact, since the start of the pandemic through November 2021 in the U.S.

We’re anxious to see one another again.”Īs of now, Jehovah’s Witnesses have no plans to resume their public ministry, though their alternative ministry continues. “We know resuming in-person meetings will bring us even closer together. “It has been heartwarming to see the peace and unity among Jehovah’s Witnesses during this very divisive time,” said Hendriks. The lessons learned in these pilot meetings help form the plan for moving forward with reopening all Kingdom Halls, where the law permits. Pilot programs of hybrid meetings were held in various countries around the world during October and November in order to assess how this could be done most effectively. Over the past six months, many Kingdom Halls, including those on the Peninsula, have become equipped with the necessary technology to host Bible-based meetings for both in-person and remote attendees - all of whom can participate in the discussions. Guidelines for holding hybrid meetings have been sent to all congregations in the United States. They should also avoid wearing revealing clothing. They must also not participate in political elections or run for public office. They should not marry a member of another religious organization, including a family member. “Bringing everyone back together for these special events will have a powerful effect on the worldwide congregation.” Marriages between Jehovah Witnesses should take place in a Jehovah witness church or temple. In some extreme cases, a man won’t even sit next to a woman he’s not related to. “The timing of resuming in-person meetings could not be better,” said Hendriks. A man and a woman can’t be in a house, an apartment or even a room alone unless they are related or married. Then, on the evening of April 15, congregations have a special meeting to honor the annual commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ, which is the very date Jehovah’s Witnesses believe he sacrificed his life 1,989 years ago.īoth of these gatherings will be held in person, with a live speaker, at local Kingdom Halls.

The first is a special lecture, which is scheduled locally at the four Kingdom Halls on the Olympic Peninsula - Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks - for April 10 entitled, “Where Can You Find Real Hope?” The move back to in-person meetings coincides with two global events being held in all 120,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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