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178 Yearbook
HONDURAS
The joys of service in the Lord's organization are
many; yet it is not without problems that these joys
are realized. It is essential that the Lord's organization
keep high standards for all associated to follow.
The Lord's Word sets this high standard, and he does
not ask anyone to do the impossible. But he does point
out that the way to receive life is to do that which is
right. A number of persons who were associating with
the Lord's organization in Honduras wanted to live
according to their own desires; so when it was pointed
out by the branch organization that the company organizations
must follow the principles set for us in
the Lord's Word, many of such persons left. However,
this did not discourage those who were determined to
preach the good news and help righteously disposed
ones to learn the truth and live properly in order to
gain life in the new world. They fully appreciate that
to know Jehovah God and his Son means everlasting
life; so they must continue to take in knowledge of
these two as the source of life.
Due to a falling away, and a migration of some
brethren to other countries because of local conditions,
there was a decrease in the number of publishers in
Honduras. The organization is strong, though, and it
is believed that in 1951 excellent strides will be made
in finding the "other sheep". The branch servant gives
us some interesting items which show the entire organization
is moving ahead in the right direction.
The big event to which we had been looking forward for
four years took place this year. Brother Knorr and his
secretary Brother Morgan were scheduled to visit our
country. After consultation with the companies it was decided
to hold our first national assembly. Months in advance
the brethren on the north coast made plans to attend. Saving
money enough for air travel isn't too easy for most of
our poor brethren, but they wanted to get to that assembly.
Some sold their chickens; one sister worked late making
candy to be sold on the streets; another brother sacrificed
the family cow to get his fare; little things and big things
were done and they made it.