Good day all my fellow JW.comers
I found this interesting to read.
Yearbook 1987 page 177
Surprised, too, were the clergy, who did not expect this invasion of what they viewed as their pastures! They warned their flocks, as best they could, not to accept any publications or else to burn these and call the police....
"CHURCH MESSENGERS" HELP AROUSE INTEREST
...After the third visit, the husband disclosed the reason for his initial interest: "You know, I read a short article on Jehovah's Witnesses in the Church Messenger. It said that if two young people come to your door, well dressed, tactful, and with the Bible interpretation of their religion, you should not listen to them; just tell them you have your own church, and your minister teaches you all these things, and then close the door. But you see, I am a free man and want to examine things myself. That's why I listened to you."....
This young couple progressed well, began attending meetings, and soon were sharing in the field service. They also symbolized their dedication to Jehovah. It was the Church Messenger that had directed their attention toward the truth!
peace,
somebody