WHEN & HOW DID JEHOVAH BEGIN TO ACTIVELY TURN
HIS ATTENTION TO THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING OF MÉXICO?
As we examine what took place between 1995 and 2006 in México the answer to this question becomes clear:
1995:
First English circuit assembly ever to be held in
México.
Still no English congregations in México.
"When did Jehovah began actively turning his attention to the English-speaking of México?" This was the question posed at the 2005 English District Convention. In an interview with Sister Thompson we learn of the first English-speaking person to be baptized. Sister Thompson had studied with Pam Capriotti between the years 1993-1995, and on August 20, 1995, Sister Thompson became the first person to “come out of the English territory” and to be baptized in this first- ever English circuit assembly, which was held at Bethel for the benefit of English-speaking needgreaters & interested ones since at that time there were no English congregations!
As we continue to examine what happened in the following years, we find that Jehovah had indeed turned his attention towards México-English and was blessing it!
1996:
August - Approval by the Society for the formation of the first English congregation in México (San Miguel de Allende), followed two months later by the second one (Ajijic). Assemblies in English were held at the branch, but still no district convention.
1998: November - 1st English District
Convention ever in México! Peak
6 English congregations in all of México, by now!
The Branch estimated there were 1,000,000 native English-speakers living
in México.
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Four baptized |
Convention site-Hotel Real de Minas |
1st English Drama in México |
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1999:
English District Convention # 2. Peak attendance: 605Tapatia Inglés Congregation in Guadalajara formed with 15 pubs., including
6 reg. pio., 2 elders, 2 min.serv.
9 English congregations now in México
First English circuit formed in México: Circuit No. 01-Inglés, which covered
the entire country.
The English activity grew from one congregation to a circuit in only
3 years!
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1st English CO in México Jorge & Juanita Cruz Terr.:The ENTIRE Country ! |
Lobby of convention site Auditorio del Estado Guanajuato, GTO, MEX |
Busy Workers: Ralph Capriotti, Paul Polding, Unidentified bro., Ruben Diaz, & Charles Spillers |
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2000: English District Convention # 3. Peak attendance: 855 !
10 English congregations now in México: 40% in full-time service
269 publishers, not counting 20 English groups (still hosted
by Spanish-
speaking congregations)
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Just baptized at the DC: Sarah Raye (rt) with friend visiting from US |
Drama prepared by Ajijic Central inglés & Tapatia inglés (Guadalajara) Congs. "Warning Examples For Our Days" |
2001: English District Convention # 4. Peak attendance: 942
13 English congregations in country
400+ publishers
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4th English DC-Guanajuato, GTO, MEX 2001 |
Amin Jalil - New CO for Circuit #01-inglés - 2001 Territory: The WHOLE Country |
CO Amin Jalil with wife, Gabby |
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2002: English District Convention # 5. Peak attendance: 1,425
20 English congregations in the country
500+ publishers
Speaker from US Branch assigned talk at México English Convention for
the first time
México-English first "grandchild" congregation was formed!
Guanajuato inglés came from Leon inglés congregation which had come
from San Miguel de Allende inglés congregation, making Guanajuato
a third generation or "grandchild congregation"!
2002: A second circuit formed, September 1! The 20 English congregations &
various groups were divided into two circuits!
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Cristóbal & Andrea de Dios Thrilled with their new assignment CO for the new Circuit #02-inglés |
Cristóbal de Dios Territory: Only 22 STATES ! |
2003: English District Convention # 6: Peak attendance: 1,403
21 English congregations [Congregations in the Yucatan Peninsula no longer
included---became part of Belize English District]
3 more congregations approved by the Society.
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CO & Wife: Amin & Gabby Jalil with Karla McKillirick-- |
Help is needed EVERYWHERE in Mexidonia |
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Blind sister from Alaska serving in Mexidonia |
"Recruiting" at the 6th English DC in México - 2003 |
2004:
English District Convention # 7.
Peak attendance: 2,507
23 baptized. The previous peak number of baptisms
at English district
conventions was 8 in 2000 & 2003
32 English congregations [Congregations in the Yucatan Peninsula no longer
included---became part of Belize English District]
60% increase in just two years.
Growth of Circuit 02-inglés:
September 2002 was formed & included 22 states of México,
9 congregations & 7 groups.
In 2004: 19 cong., six groups, & 11 book study groups, with more
forming every week.
[And not only in English but also book studies in Chinese and French. Soon there is to be some in Korean, German, and other languages]
Within both of the English circuits, 9 official groups were on the verge of being formed as new congregations.
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Newly baptized brother, Israel Sánchez, is interviewed by the local press |
Delegates eager to read the many favorable articles in local newspapers |
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23 Living Reasons
(The Newly Baptized at this 9th Eng DC)
One reason it is believed that Jehovah is especially blessing México-English
2004:
A third circuit is formed, November 1!
New CO for New Circuit #03-inglés
Rick & Judy Malet-Veale with Daughters
All serving in Mexidonia
2005: English District Convention # 8. Peak attendance: 3,146
45 congregations in country [Congregations in the Yucatan Peninsula no longer
included---became part of Belize English District]
México City: The first English congregation to “split” was made known
at
this convention.
Zócalo
inglés of México City, which was formed just one year ago, was
divided. Even with the formation of the new congregation,
the original was still having more than 100 in attendance at
their Sunday meeting!
Brother Malet-Veale informed the audience that if approved, all the English congregations in the Yucatan peninsula (and currently a part of the Belize English District) would be incorporated into Circuit #03-inglés which will result in a total of 40 destinations within this newest English circuit. "There is a great need", he emphasized, "for brothers and sisters to help our dear Mexican English-speaking brothers to learn how to preach in English!"
2006: A fourth English circuit was formed! in México in March.
English District Convention # 9. Peak attendance: 3,722
60 + English congregations & 20 official groups in country
[English congregations in Yucatan Peninsula once again incorporated into
México-English District]
full-time work.
40% of elders are reg. or special pioneers.
Enthusiastic convention delegates singing praises to Jehovah at this
9th English DC in Mexidonia - 2006 -
Querétaro, QRO
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