I went looking for convention releases by year and I did not find a handy source. So I've started one. Help me complete it, my friends.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ivteGFlntPx_l-Yk5iU2lmwSM9NVhanXdTVO-L0PpWE/pub
Convention Releases by Year
by jgnat 15 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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moshe
It looks like they sent home all the book bindery workers after 2008- it would be no surprise, if the Witnesses feel cheated-- their contributions get them a cartoon character ,Sparlock -
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Atlantis
Convention Programs
Convention ProgramsCover Convention theme Location Yeartext 1904 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are reputable; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Php 4:8 1905 “ Wisdom is the principal thing: Therefore get wisdom.” Prov 4:7 1906 (Motto) “In due time” 1 Tim 2:6 “Be patient therefore, brethren.” 1907 “ Ye are not of the world, even as I am not of the world,” for “I have chosen you out of the world.” John 17:9,11,21 1909 My help cometh from the Lord (Ps. 121:2) 1910 (Motto) “Love one another as I have loved you”—unto self-sacrifice. (John 15:12) 1913 “ What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Most High.” Psalm 116:12, 13 1914 “ Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:9 1915 “ Are ye able to drink of My cup?” (Mt 20:20-23) 1916 (Motto) “Strong in faith.” Psalm 116 1917 “ The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”-Numbers 6:24-26 (Chosen by Brother Russell before his death) 1918 “ The end of all things is at hand: Be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer; and above all things have fervent love among yourselves. (1 Peter 4:7,8) 1919 “ No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; Lord, and righteousness which is of me, saith the Lord.” Isa 54:17 1920 “ The Lord is my strength and song.”-Psalm 118: 1 1921 “ I will triumph in the works of thy hands.” Psalm 92:4 1922 General Assembly “ Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 15:57 1923 IBSA Convention “ We all, with open face beholding as a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor 3:18 1924 “ The kingdom of heaven is at hand” Matt 3:2 1925 “ Comfort all that mourn.” Isa 61:2 1926 “ Blessed be the Lord out of Zion.”--Psalm 135:21 1927 “ O Lord, how manifold are thy works !” Psalm 104:24 1928 “ Sing forth the honor of his name.” (Psalm 66: 2) 1929 “ I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.” Psalm 104:33 1930 “ Sing unto the Lord a new song.” Psalm 96:1 1931 International Convention “ The Lord preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.” Ps. 145:20 1932 “ They shall know that I am Jehovah” Eze 6:10 1933 "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous runs and is given protection.(Proverbs 18:10) 1934 “ In his name shall [the] nations hope.” -Matt. 12:21 1935 Convention Of Jehovah's Witnesses and Companions 1936 “ For Jehovah and for Gideon” -Judg. 7:18 (same as 1935) 1937 “ Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.” Obadiah 1 1938 1939 “ But they shall not prevail against thee.” Jer 1:19 1940 “ My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”--Ps. 13:5. 1941 Theocratic Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses Leicester Sept. 3-7, 1941 “ Salvation unto our God . . . and unto the Lamb” (Rev. 7:10 ARV) 1942 New World Theocratic Assembly Of Jehovah's Witnesses “ Blameless in the day of our Lord” (1 Cor 1:8) 1943 “ More than conquerors through him that loved us”. (Romans 8: 37) 1944 “ Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God.” (Psalm 143:10) 1945 “ Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19 ASV) 1946 Glad Nations Theocratic Assembly “ Be Glad, Ye Nations, with His People.” Romans 15:10, Rotherham 1947 Praising Nations Theocratic Assembly 1947 All Nations Expansion Assembly 1947 Song of Praise Assembly “ Oh praise Jehovah, all ye nations”. (Ps. 117:, ASV) 1948 District AssemblyHouston TX
1948 District AssemblyProvidence RI1948 District AssemblyHouston TX
1948 District AssemblyProvidence RI“ I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” (Ps. 57:9 ASV) 1949 District Assembly "I...will yet praise thee more and more. (Ps. 71:14)
Convention ProgramsCover Convention theme Location Yeartext 1950 Theocracy's Increase Assembly Yankee Stadium, New York City “ Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2) 1951 District Assembly Atlanta GA “ They said: ‘Praise Jah, you people, because Jehovah our God, the Almighty, has begun to rule as king.’” (Rev. 19:6, NW) 1951 Clean Worship District Assembly Washington DC 1952 District Assembly Laurel MS “ Say to the prisoners, Go forth” (Isa. 49:9) 1953 New World Society Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses New York, NY “ Worship Jehovah in holy array”.—Ps. 29:2, AS 1954 District Assembly New Orleans, LA Psalm 145:2, “Every day will I bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever.” 1955 Triumphant Kingdom Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
1955 Triumphant Kingdom Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesChicago IL
Twickenham UK“ He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.”—Ps. 112:7, AS 1956 District Assembly Prove me how herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing." Malachi 3:10, A.S. 1957 Life-Giving Wisdom District Assembly “ From day to day tell the good news of salvation by him”—Ps. 96:2, NW 1958 Divine Will International Assembly Yankees Stadium, New York "As for me, in my integrity I shall walk." - Ps 26:11 1959 Awake Ministers District Assembly "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments." - Rev 16:15
Convention ProgramsCover Convention theme Location Yeartext 1960 Peace-Pursuing District Assembly “ Seek peace and pursue it. For Jehovah's eyes are upon the righteous."—1 Pet. 3:11, 12. 1961 United Worshipers District Assembly “ In unity I shall set them, like a flock in the pen.”—Mic. 2:12 1962 Courageous Ministers District Assembly “ Be courageous and let your heart be strong. Yes, hope in Jehovah.”—Ps. 27:14. 1963 Everlasting Good News Assembly “ Now we are not the sort that shrink back to destruction, but the sort that have faith to the preserving alive of the soul.”—Heb. 10:39 1964 "Fruitage of the Spirit" Assembly "Filled with the holy spirit and ... speaking the word of God with boldness." - Acts 4:31 1965 "Word of Truth" District Assembly St Peterburg, FL
Kitchener, ON"Do not become fearful of those who kill the body." Matt 10:28 1966 "God's Sons of Liberty" District Assembly Mobile Alabama "We shall not neglect the house of our God." - Neh. 10:39 1967 "Disciple-Making" District Assembly "Here I am! Send me." - Isaiah 6:8 1968 "Good News for All Nations District Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesMuskegon MI/ Detroit MI
1968 "Good News for All Nations District Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesMemphis TN
1968 46th Class of Gilead GraduationSeptember 8, 1968Muskegon MI
Detroit MI
Memphis TN"Also, in all the nations the good news has to be preached first." - Mark 13:10 1969 "Peace on Earth" International Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesAtlanta GA July 6-13, 1969
1969 "Peace on Earth" International Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesNew York July 7-13
1969 "Peace on Earth" International Assembly of Jehovah's WitnessesChicago IL July 21-27
1969 "Peace on Earth" International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses Report"Lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near." - Luke 21:28
Convention ProgramsCover Convention theme Location Yeartext 1970 "Men of Goodwill" District Assembly “ Go therefore and make disciples...baptizing them.”—Matt. 28:19 1971 "Divine Name" District Assembly “ You will be witnesses of me...to the most distant part of the earth.”—Acts 1:8. 1972 "Divine Rulership" District Assembly “ Say among the nations: ‘Jehovah himself has become king.’”—Ps. 96:10 1973 "Divine Victory" International Assembly
1973 "Divine Victory" International Assembly
1973 "Divine Victory" International AssemblyDetroit MI
Houston TX
Los Angeles CA“ But we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.”—Mic. 4:5 1974 "Divine Purpose" District Assembly
1974 "Divine Purpose" District AssemblyDetroit MI
London ON
Charlotte, NC
Roanoke, VA“ Although the fig tree itself may not blossom,...I will exult in Jehovah himself.”—Hab. 3:17, 18 1975 Divine Sovereignty District Assembly
1975 Divine Sovereignty District AssemblyMobile AL
July 10-13
Cherry Hill NJ
July 17-20“ Although the fig tree itself may not blossom,...I will exult in Jehovah himself.”—Hab. 3:17, 18 1976 "Sacred Service" District Assembly “ Awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace.”—2 Pet. 3:14 1977 "Joyful Workers" District Assembly
1977 Annual Meeting of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of PA October 1, 1977“ You have need of endurance, in order that . . . you may receive the fulfillment of the promise.”—Heb. 10:36 1978 "Victorious Faith" International Convention Pontiac MI
Philadelphia PA
Pittsburgh PA“ They will not prevail against you, for ‘I [Jehovah] am with you . . . to deliver you.’”—Jer. 1:19 1979 Living Hope" District Convention “ My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples.”—John 15:8
Convention ProgramsCover Convention theme Location Yeartext 1980 "Divine Love" District Convention
1980 "Divine Love" District ConventionPhiladelphia, PA
Grand Rapids MI“ And now, Jehovah, . . . grant your slaves to keep speaking your word with all boldness.”—Acts 4:29 1981 Kingdom Loyalty" District Convention
1981 Kingdom Loyalty" District Convention
1981 Kingdom Loyalty" District ConventionWilmington DE
Pontiac MI/ Rochester NY
Mobile AL“ Your loyal ones will bless you. About the glory of your kingship they will talk.”—Ps. 145:10, 11 1982 Kingdom Truth District Convention
1982 Kingdom Truth District ConventionPhiladelphia PA
Pontiac MI“ Become steadfast, unmovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord.”—1 Cor. 15:58 1983 Kingdom Unity" District Convention
1983 Kingdom Unity" District Convention
1983 Annual Meeting of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of PAPontiac MI
Philadelphia, PA
October 1, 1983 Leicester England“ Clothe yourselves with love... a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:14 1984 "Kingdom Increase" District Convention
1984 Centennial of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of PA October 6, 1984St. Paul MN “ Speak the word of God fearlessly.”—Phil. 1:14. 1985 "Integrity Keepers" District Convention
1985 "Integrity Keepers" District ConventionDuluth MN
Philadelphia PA“ Fully accomplish your ministry.”—2 Tim. 4:5 1986 "Divine Peace" District Convention Philadelphia, PA “ Go..., declare abroad the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:60) 1987 "Trust in Jehovah" District Convention Philadelphia PA “ As for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah.” (Joshua 24:15) 1988 "Divine Justice" District Convention “ Hope in Jehovah and keep his way” (Psalm 37:34) 1989 Godly Devotion District Convention “ Fear God and give him glory,”(Revelation 14:7)
Convention ProgramsCover Convention theme Location Yeartext 1990 "Pure Language" District Convention Landover MD “ Be of good courage and say: ‘Jehovah is my helper.’” - Heb 13:6 1991 "Lovers of Freedom" District Convention “ Let anyone hearing say: ‘Come!’” - Revelation 22:17 1992 "Light Bearers" District Convention “ Rejoice in the hope....Persevere in prayer.”—Rom. 12:12 1993 "Divine Teaching" District Convention “ Instruct me, O Jehovah . . . Unify my heart to fear your name.” — PSALM 86:11 1994 "Godly Fear" District Convention “ Trust in Jehovah with all your heart.”—Proverbs 3:5 1995 "Joyful Praisers" District Convention “ Be harmoniously joined together in love.”—Colossians 2:2 1996 "Messengers of Godly Peace" District Convention “ Become doers of the word.” - James 1:22 1997 "Faith in God's Word" District Convention “ Teach me to do your will.” - Psalm 143:10 1998 "God's Way of Life" District Convention “ Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.” - Romans 10:13 1999 "God's Prophetic Word" District Convention “ Look! Now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 Cover Convention theme Location Yeartext 2000 "Doers of God's Word" District Convention “ We are not the sort that shrink back...but the sort that have faith.” - Hebrews 10:39 2001 "Teachers of God's Word" District Convention “ Stand Complete and With Firm Conviction in All the Will of God.”—Col. 4:12 2002 "Zealous Kingdom Proclaimers" District Convention “ Come to Me,...and I Will Refresh You.”—Matt. 11:28 2003 "Give God Glory" International Convention
2003 "Give God Glory" District Convention
2003 "Give God Glory" International Convention
2003 "Give God Glory" International ConventionPhiladelphia PA
Tacoma Washington
Copenhagen Denmark
Sydney Australia“ Draw Close to God, and He Will Draw Close to You.”—James 4:8 2004 Walk with God District Convention Tucson AZ, July 9-11
2004 Walk with God District Convention Cleveland OH, July 16-18
And one from Pennsylvania and from Toronto
2004 Walk with God District Convention Rochester MN, July 23-25
2004 Walk with God District Convention Belton TX, July 23&24 & August 15
2004 Walk with God District Convention Plymouth UKProve Yourselves Ready.”—Matthew 24:42, 44. 2005 Godly Obedience District Convention Amarillo TX
2005 Godly Obedience District Convention Jackson MS
2005 Godly Obedience District Convention Portland Maine
2005 Godly Obedience District Convention Tucson AZ
2005 Godly Obedience District Convention Twickenham UK
2005 Godly Obedience District Convention Plymouth UK
(Day 2 has two from Sidney AU)“ My Help Is From Jehovah.”—Psalm 121:2
Convention Programs2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionPortland Maine May 29-31, 2009 2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionSan Diego CA June 4-6, 2009 2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionGainesville FL June , 2009 2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionOgden UT July 3-5, 2009 2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionLoveland Colorado July 3-5, 2009 2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionColumbus GA July 3-5, 2009 2009 Keep on the Watch District ConventionLong Beach, CA August 23-29, 2009 Bear Thorough Witness to the Good News. - Acts 20:24 Cover Convention theme Location Yeartext 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionGreen Bay, Wisconsin, May 28-30, 2010 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionAbbotsford, BC, June 18-20, 2010 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionAmarillo, TX, June 25-27, 2010 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionEdmonton Alberta 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionMisc Love endures all things. Love never fails. - 1 Cor 13:7,8 2011 Let God's Kingdom Come District ConventionArkansas 2011 Let God's Kingdom Come District ConventionSan Francisco 2011 Let God's Kingdom Come District ConventionMisc "Take refuge in the Name of Jehovah" Zeph 3:12
District Convention Dramas2012 Safeguard Your Heart! District ConventionPortland OR May 18-20 2012 Safeguard Your Heart! District ConventionMisc “Your Word Is Truth.”—John 17:17 Year Title Setting 1966 See Jeremiah's Endurance, Needed in Our Day Jeremiah 1966 Listen to Daniel's Words for Our Day (sound drama) Daniel 1967 Let Us Conform Ourselves to God's Eternal Principles 1967 Leaving the City of Refuge Means Loss of Life City of Refuge 1967 Jehovah's Name to be Declared in All the Earth Moses 1968 What Are You Doing With Your Life? Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Esau 1968 What Young Folks Are Doing in the Ministry 1968 Jehovah's Way—The Way of Victory Jephthah 1968 Do You Make Yourself Available? Jephthah's daughter 1969 Show Respect for Jehovah's Appointments David and King Saul, Nabal and Abigail 1969 Do Not Miss the Purpose of Jehovah's Deliverance 1969 Fortify Yourself so as to Maintain Integrity 1969 Are You a Modern-Day Jonah? Jonah 1969 Overseers, Carry On as Men! 1969 Thorns and Traps Are in the Way of the Independent One Prodigal Son 1969 Let No Man Ever Look Down on Your Youth 1970 Love Is a Perfect Bond of Union Esther 1970 Who Needs Your Help? Modern Day morals 1971 Jehovah Blesses the Loyal Ones Balaam 1971 What Is in Your Heart? 1971 Make Jehovah's Purpose Your Way of Life Ruth & Naomi 1972 How Merciful Are You? Joseph 1972 Gird Yourselves With Lowliness of Mind Naaman 1972 Serve Jehovah With Your Whole Soul 1973 Keep Your Minds Fixed on the Things Above David & Bathsheba 1973 'Shout! For Jehovah Has Given You the City!' Rahab 1973 The Zeal for Your House Will Eat Me Up Jesus' ministry 1973 Who Will Escape and Stand Before the Son of Man? 1974 To Whose Authority Do You Listen? Jeroboam, old prophet 1974 The Tested Quality of Our Faith—A Cause for Praise and Honor Paul 1974 Beware of Losing Faith by Drawing Away From Jehovah Moses 1975 That the Word of God May Not Be Spoken of Abusively 1975 Keep Your Senses, and Go On Building With the Greater Noah Noah 1975 Do Not Become Unevenly Yoked With Unbelievers Elijah, Ahab, Jezebel 1975 Pure and Upright Practices—Necessary to a Child's Life Samuel 1976 Have You Fixed Your Heart on Jehovah's Worship? Are You Separate From the World Josiah 1976 In Showing Honor ... Take the Lead 1976 Are You an Example to the Flock? 1976 Maintaining Integrity Down to the End three Hebrews 1977 God Is Not Far Off From Each One of Us Hezekiah 1977 Jehovah's Name to Be Declared in All the Earth (sound drama) Moses, Ten Plagues, Exodus 1977 Are You Whole-Souled in Service to God? Nehemiah 1978 The Scriptural Adornment of Christian Women first-century Christians 1978 To Whom Do You Belong? first-century Christians 1978 Do Not Look Behind You and Do Not Stand Still Lot 1978 Youths—What Is Your Goal in Life? Timothy 1979 What Are You Choosing? Moses 1979 The Need of the Fatherless Boy - Can You Help Him? 1979 Be Transformed by Making Your Mind Over Phinehas, Zimri, Cozbi 1980 Jehovah Will Guard the Way of His Loyal Ones David 1980 Do Not Despise Sacred Things Jacob, Esau 1980 The Battle Is Not Yours, but God’s Jehoshaphat 1981 Jehovah Rewards His Loyal Ones Saul, David 1981 Beware of Rebellious Talk! Korah, Dathan, Abiram 1982 How ... Will They Hear Without Someone to Preach? 1982 Fearless Proclaimer of an Unpopular Message Jeremiah 1983 Unitedly Getting God's Work Done Despite Opposition Nehemiah 1983 Maintaining Family Unity 1984 Divine Education Increases Kingdom Fruitage 1984 Guard Against Disgraceful Folly Achan 1985 Your Future—A Challenge 1985 Fear God, Turn Away From Bad Job 1986 Preserving Life in Time of Famine Joseph 1986 Seek God's Righteousness for Survival 1987 Loyal Submission to Jehovah and His Organization 1987 Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name Joshua 1988 Marked for Survival 1988 Jehovah's Judgments Against Law-Defying People Days of Noah, Lot 1989 Subject Yourselves to Jehovah 1990 Coping With the Devil's Crafty Acts 1990 Doing God's Will With Zeal Jehu 1991 Set Free to Promote True Worship Ezra 1992 Doing What Is Right in Jehovah's Eyes Josiah 1993 Youths Who Remember Their Creator Now 1993 Do Not Be Misled or Mock God 1994 The Choices You Face Joshua, Elijah 1995 Honoring Worthy Ones in Their Older Years 1996 Why Respect Theocratic Arrangements? Judges 6&7 1997 Keep Your Eye Simple 1998 Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life! three Hebrews 1999 Appreciating Our Spiritual Heritage Jacob and Esau 2000 Warning Examples for Our Day Plains of Moab 2001 Respect Jehovah's Authority Korah, Dathan, Abiram 2002 Stand Firm in Troublesome Times Jeremiah 2003 Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition Stephen 2004 They Bore Thorough Witness to the Good News Apostles 2005 Pursue Goals That Honor God Timothy 2006 To Whose Authority Do You Submit Jeroboam, old prophet 2007 Gods Word Is Alive and Exerts Power Jesus Sound Drama 2007 Clothe Yourselves With Lowliness of Mind Gehazi 2008 Do Not Leave the Love You had at first Apostle John's time 2009 Drama Your Brother Was Dead and Came to Life Modern Day 2010 Walk By Faith and Not By Sight 1st Century 2011 Young Ones - Be Discreet and Wise 1st Century 2012 What Is True Love Modern -
jgnat
Oh, thank you, Atlantis!
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DATA-DOG
So... Why does the 1950's program look like the American Flag?
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MrFreeze
Does anybody have any info on the upcoming drama? Can't wait to see what crap waits in store for JW's this year...
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jwfacts
Wow Atlantis, what an amazing list. It presents a great timeline for the Watchtower's rise and fall. The nicest covers corresponds to the peak of their growth in the 1990's, and then the cheap programs from 2000, as they have started to fall on hard times in getting donations.
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Ucantnome
the 1991 Lovers of freedom is the best. Never seen it before
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Rattigan350
What is telling is that since the 1990s, not only has the program cover changed to monocolor and bland, but the format of the program stays the same but the theme changes.
And when the above site was started around 2006 there were many audio programs listed from various conventions, but since 2009 announcement about recording the DC for private use only, sharing must have gone down as people must be obedient to the direction of the FDS. The reality is that if people are able to download the conventions and assemblies then they won't see the need to go, then if they don't go, they won't be walking by the contribution boxes and feel the urge to put something in.
They are going through the same problem that the RIAA had with file sharing. They are trying to get a new business model to where they can sell their info.
