An Australian brother who with his wife is serving in the traveling work in Tuvalu tells us of his experience:

“My wife and I were invited to attend a meal at the home of the Prime Minister of Tuvalu. The occasion was the visit of Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. During the course of the meal, my wife and I had a fine opportunity to witness to both the Australian minister and his wife. When introducing us, the Prime Minister mentioned what a wonderful work Jehovah’s Witnesses are doing in Tuvalu, particularly with regard to the translation of our literature into the Tuvaluan language. ‘I have copies of all their publications in my library, and they are excellent!’ he said. Both the minister and his wife were interested to hear of the progress of our work in Tuvalu.

On another occasion the Prime Minister of Tuvalu visited the Solomon Islands. The community of Tuvaluans who live there hosted a feast in his honor. Among those invited to the feast was one sister, who reported the following experience:

“At the conclusion of the feast, the Prime Minister allowed an opportunity to ask questions about the latest developments in Tuvalu. One question asked was, ‘Are there any new religions in Tuvalu?’ The Prime Minister replied that ‘there are some new religions that have been allowed into Tuvalu but only one good one.’ When asked which one that was, he replied, ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses.’

“Everyone was surprised by his answer, and the obvious question arose as to why Jehovah’s Witnesses are the ‘only good religion.’ He stated: ‘Because our pastors sit at home all day and only ring a bell on Sundays for us to go up and listen to them. But Jehovah’s Witnesses actually come to you, and even though you may not go to church, they will teach you about the Bible in your own home.’”