Year Book of Jehovah's Witnesses - Watchtower Archive

Yearbook 33
SOCIETY MOVES INTO NEW HEADQUARTERS
It is a truthful statement that "out of the abundance
of the heart the mouth speaks". But words are so inadequate
and so short-lived that it certainly requires
something more than words for one to express his
full appreciation to Jehovah God for the blessings
and gifts He has bestowed upon the Bethel family
in Brooklyn, New York. It was in the service year
of 1950 that the new Bethel home and new printing
plant were opened and members of the Bethel family
moved into these new quarters to push ahead with
Theocracy's increase.
While words of gratitude were said, the only way
that we of the Bethel family feel we can make real
expression of our appreciation for these two fine
structures is by sticking to our work, and that is just
what the Bethel family is doing. It is our joy to serve
our brethren continually, throughout all the world j
and by thus continuing in service to the honor and
praise of the Most High God the members of the
Bethel family are able to express their gratefulness
to their God in heaven for all the wonderful gifts
they have received.
It was on Monday, January 30, 1950, that the dedication
exercises of the new Bethel home took place,
and this new building was devoted to the service of
the Most High God. What was said that night by
the various speakers was heart-cheering and warming.
It marked the start of a new way of life in the Bethel
home for many, because it brought the Bethel family
together again as one group. Many of the members
were living in other quarters, but from this time forward
they began moving over into the new structure
to enjoy the new living rooms that had been built for
their comfort.
Just two months later another outstanding event
occurred in our process of moving and arranging
things so the home would operate smoothly. It was at
that time that we occupied our new Bethel dining