Santo Domingo – There is now help available for English speakers with a spiritual inclination here in Santo Domingo.  Starting January 3, 2010 and continuing every Sunday thereafter, Christian meetings are held in English at the “Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová,” #33 Avenida Francia on the corner of Galvan, in the Gascue sector of Santo Domingo.

Beginning promptly at 7:00 pm the congregated English speakers will listen to a 30-minute Bible lecture.  Each week a Bible subject is delivered in a lively discourse that helps the audience understand how to apply Bible principles in their life.  All in attendance are encouraged to follow along with the scriptures in their personal copy of the Bible.  If one does not have a Bible, one can be obtained at these meetings on a donation basis.  The lecture is followed by a group study of a specific Bible theme.  Afterwards all are encouraged to associate with one another.

There is never a “passing of the plate” for donations as is common in many churches.  Each week will feature a different lecture theme by various English speakers from the Dominican Republic, United States, Canada and elsewhere.

At the same location, there is also a 30-minute English Bible Study group every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM.  Starting March 1, the book “Come Be My Follower” (which teaches lessons from Jesus’ life and ministry) will be considered in a question-and-answer format.  This meeting is followed by a school where one learns to be a better teacher of the “Good News.”  Enrollment in this school is voluntary and is open to all regular attendees.

There are also established English congregations in Santiago and Puerto Plata.  For the times and locations of those meetings, see the contact information below.  In addition to the English meetings, there are established meetings for Bible instruction in Spanish, Creole, and American Sign Language (ASL) as well as Chinese, all at various times and locations throughout the capital.  Free Personal Bible Studies are also offered and can be arranged before or after any meeting or by calling the number below.

All who are interested in learning more about the Bible are cordially invited to attend this continuing series of English Public Lectures here in the Dominican Republic on Sundays at 7:00 pm throughout 2010 and are also invited to a special event on March 30th at 6:30 pm – the memorial of Christ’s death.  Please bring your personal copy of the Bible if you have one. Doors open 20 minutes before all meetings and early arrival is recommended since all meetings start on time and seating is limited.

For directions or further information, contact one of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 809-978-4142 or via email at stodomingoenlishcong@yahoo.com.