Status of the Work Today

In August 1990 an all-time peak of 6,194 publishers was attained. As a result, Hawaii now enjoys a healthy ratio of 1 Kingdom publisher for every 180 persons of the population (based on 1989 population figures). The territories of the 72 congregations are worked frequently, averaging once every four to six weeks statewide. Also, in August, an all-time peak of 608 publishers reported as regular pioneers. We happily note that many of these are in their teens and 20’s.

The colorful array of people with their contrasting racial and cultural backgrounds can make field service an intriguing experience. For example, it is not unusual to encounter Caucasian, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Hawaiian householders professing Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, and Mormon faiths. And all living on the same street! Although apathy to the Kingdom message seems to be increasing, sheeplike ones continue to stream to the mountain of Jehovah, as can be seen by the Memorial attendance of 15,245 in April 1990.

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Hawaii 8,000

1950 320

1960 1,589

1970 3,340

1980 4,494

1990 6,194

Peak Publishers

1,000

1950 30

1960 80

1970 447

1980 591

1990 938

Av. Pioneers