LABELLE — While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.

Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial is observed annually on Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar in adherence to Jesus’ statement found at Luke 22:19, “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” Though there are over 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, over 20 million people attended the event last year.

“It’s an exciting moment every year when we get to invite those in our community to join us in remembering the death of Jesus Christ,” said Ozzie Ordonez, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Many gain a new sense of gratitude, even feel indebted, when they join us to remember our Lord’s great sacrifice. All who attend don’t just agree that this is a solemn occasion, but feel great joy as they review the greatest act of love shown to us.”

The Memorial, also known as the Lord’s Evening Meal or the Lord’s Supper, is a one-hour event which will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all of mankind.

In LaBelle, a special campaign is underway during March 2024 to invite local residents to attend the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal as well as a special public talk that will be delivered the week before.

Titled “The Resurrection—Victory Over Death!”, the special talk will be delivered at local Kingdom Halls on the weekend of March 16 and 17, 2024. This 30-minute, Bible-based public discourse will focus on the scriptural hope of a resurrection of the dead in the near future.

“It is an opportunity for us to take time to stop and really think about the sacrifice that Jesus provided to cover our sins, as well as to think about the pain it caused his Father to endure,” said LaBelle resident Henry Kennington. “It helps us to reflect on how we can show appreciation for all they have provided for us, not just on this special day, but each day of our lives.”

To learn more about how Jehovah’s Witnesses observe the Lord’s Supper, please visit the event’s Frequently Asked Questions page found on jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

For more information about the 2024 Memorial and special talk and how to attend, please visit jw.org.