Year Book of Jehovah's Witnesses - Watchtower Archive

216 Yearbook
were being carried on in their homes, and ten persons had
seen their privilege of telling yet others of the fine provision
of spiritual truths on which they had fattened. As expected,
opposition has grown: thc Baptist preacher, finding a missionary
conducting a study with some members of his
church, screeched "These are my people!" Many of "his
people" are now strong enough to break away from his
famine-stricken prison house. The preachel· himself continues
in his active opposition to the work, although he admitted
privately to one of Jehovah's witnesses that he now doubts
the very doctrines he preaches. His own words will be his
judge.
Near the close of the year a trip was made to the goldmining
town of Siuna. Two missionaries had visited this
town in ]947 and placed many books. From one obtainer
the branch received this letter: "Sometime ago I received
some of your wonderful books from one of the lady members
of your organization that passed through this mine. It
was understood that I was to read those books and report
the one I enjoyed most and decide whether I wouln hecome
a member of your SOciety. I enjoyed the one entitled 'Let
Ood Be True' the most, and I want to become a member."
She could! The branch servant visited this sister and gave
her instructions as to service and how to gather the interested
ones for study, and the latest report shows more
than pioneer hours in her third month of service. It does
the heart good to read her letters about the interest she
finds.
Jehovah's witnesses in Nicaragua rejoice In the priVilege
that is theirs, to "preach the word" to this nation in the
few short remaining years. Poor though they may be, on
each face will be found the joyful Kingdom smile, Indicating
that they do have the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich.
::-;uch joy, such enthusiasm, is infectious. Many hundreds
must yet join with them in the preaching, and they are
corning.
NIGERIA
World distress not only afflicts the so-called "civilized"
nations, but discontent, despair, bloodshed and
the inharmony of men can also be found in Africa.
This, of course, is all due to the sin that entered the
world through the disobedience of one man. There
is great need for the preaching of the gospel in this
territory to turn the minds of the people to Christ
Jesus and to God. Jehovah's witnesses in the land