ELY, Nev. – 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.
“Each year we look forward to inviting those in our local community to join us for this most important event and we hope that many will be able to arrange their schedules to attend,” said David Kellen, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “In addition to the local Ely Jehovah’s Witnesses and their guests, millions more around the world will show their appreciation for Jesus’ sacrifice.”
The one-hour event will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all of mankind.
In Ely, 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.
Local resident Beth Clair says: “I always look forward to joining the worldwide community that attends these two events that offer comfort and hope. These events also give me the opportunity to reach out personally to those seeking the comfort and hope our creator can give us.”
To learn more about how Jehovah’s Witnesses observe the Lord’s Supper, please visit the event’s Frequently Asked Questions page found on jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses. For more information about the 2024 Memorial and special talk and how to attend, please visit jw.org.
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