Theocratic News

◆ In the United States 529 new congregations were enrolled during the 1974 service year, compared to the previous high of 317 new congregations for the 1973 service year.

◆ Mexico reports its 13th consecutive peak in publishers (71,007); 13,678 baptized during year​—6,511 more than for all of 1973.

◆ Philippines reports 15,059 baptized for service year​—more than double last year’s peak baptism figure of 7,260.