Dace Puncule was one of those girls. She reflects: “Prayer to God and the support of the brothers helped us to stay faithful. We were expelled, but I have never regretted standing firm for the truth. Indeed, Jehovah has taken good care of me. After just a few months, I found work at a law office, and the experience I gained there later helped me at Bethel, where I have served since 2001.”

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Dace Puncule was expelled from school for refusing to sing nationalistic songs