Heartening News From Brooklyn

During a visit of Brother Lyman Swingle of the Governing Body in January 1987, the Branch Committee explained to him how the lack of suitable Kingdom Halls was holding back spiritual advancement. It was explained that few congregations could raise enough money to build and that many meeting places were crowded rooms or covered-over patios in out-of-the-way parts of town. Circuits too were finding it difficult to rent suitable assembly halls.

Soon after his visit, heartening news came from Brooklyn: Funds were to be made available for Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall loans. In addition, Christian meeting places must be ample and attractive and located in sections of town where the public will not hesitate to attend.

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Kingdom Hall in Ibagué, constructed with help of the Watch Tower Society