PARAGUAY: During the 30 years since the first branch dedication in Paraguay, the number of Witnesses in that country had grown from about 500 to over 5,000—this in spite of a 12-year ban on their activity. New branch facilities were needed. To fill that need, a complex of seven buildings was dedicated on January 13, 1996, at a location about six miles [10 km] from Asunción, the capital. In attendance were many longtime servants of Jehovah, including missionaries who had formerly served in Paraguay and other visitors from abroad.

In his dedication talk, Lloyd Barry, of the Governing Body, discussed the handiwork of the Master Builder, Jehovah God. Mankind needs to learn about him; it is our work to help them. After pointing out that the new building complex would be used to support that work, Brother Barry asked: “Do you want to give it to Jehovah?” The audience heartily agreed.

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