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TIMELINE: Circuit Assemblies by Year 

Program	Year	Note	Theme
	1904		Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are reputable; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Php 4:8
	1905		“Wisdom is the principal thing: Therefore get wisdom.” Prov 4:7
	1906		(Motto) “In due time” 1 Tim 2:6 “Be patient therefore, brethren.”
	1907		“Ye are not of the world, even as I am not of the world,” for “I have chosen you out of the world.” John 17:9,11,21
	1909		My help cometh from the Lord (Ps. 121:2)
	1910		(Motto) “Love one another as I have loved you”—unto self-sacrifice. (John 15:12)
	1913		“What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Most High.” Psalm 116:12, 13
	1914		“Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:9
	1915		“Are ye able to drink of My cup?” (Mt 20:20-23)
	1916		(Motto) “Strong in faith.” Psalm 116
	1917		“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”-Numbers 6:24-26 (Chosen by Brother Russell before his death)
	1918		“The end of all things is at hand: Be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer; and above all things have fervent love among yourselves. (1 Peter 4:7,8)
	1919		“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; Lord, and righteousness which is of me, saith the Lord.” Isa 54:17
	1920		“The Lord is my strength and song.”-Psalm 118: 1
	1921		“I will triumph in the works of thy hands.” Psalm 92:4
	1922	General Convention	“Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 15:57
	1923	IBSA Convention	“We all, with open face beholding as a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor 3:18
	1924		“The kingdom of heaven is at hand” Matt 3:2
	1925		“Comfort all that mourn.” Isa 61:2
	1926		“Blessed be the Lord out of Zion.”–Psalm 135:21
	1927		“O Lord, how manifold are thy works !” Psalm 104:24
	1928		“Sing forth the honor of his name.” (Psalm 66: 2)
	1929		“I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.” Psalm 104:33
	1930		“Sing unto the Lord a new song.” Psalm 96:1
	1931	International Convention	“The Lord preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.” Ps. 145:20
	1932		“They shall know that I am Jehovah” Eze 6:10
	1933		“The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous runs and is given protection.(Proverbs 18:10)
	1934		“In his name shall [the] nations hope.” -Matt. 12:21
	1935	Convention Of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Companions
	1936		“For Jehovah and for Gideon” -Judg. 7:18 (same as 1935)
	1937		“Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.” Obadiah 1
	1938
	1939		“But they shall not prevail against thee.” Jer 1:19
	1940		“My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”–Ps. 13:5.
	1941	Theocratic Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses	“Salvation unto our God . . . and unto the Lamb” (Rev. 7:10 ARV)
	1942	New World Theocratic Assembly Of Jehovah’s Witnesses	“Blameless in the day of our Lord” (1 Cor 1:8)
	1943		“More than conquerors through him that loved us”. (Romans 8: 37)
	1944		“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God.” (Psalm 143:10)
	1945		“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19 ASV)
	1946	Glad Nations Theocratic Assembly	“Be Glad, Ye Nations, with His People.” Romans 15:10, Rotherham
	1947	Praising Nations Theocratic Assembly
	1947	All Nations Expansion Assembly
	1947	Song of Praise Assembly	“Oh praise Jehovah, all ye nations”. (Ps. 117:, ASV)
	1948	District Assembly	“I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” (Ps. 57:9 ASV)
	1949 District Assembly		“I…will yet praise thee more and more. (Ps. 71:14)

 

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	1950	Theocracy’s Increase Assembly	“Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2)
	1951	District Assembly	“They said: ‘Praise Jah, you people, because Jehovah our God, the Almighty, has begun to rule as king.’” (Rev. 19:6, NW)
	1951	Clean Worship District Assembly
	1952	District Assembly	“Say to the prisoners, Go forth” (Isa. 49:9)
	1953	New World Society Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses New York, NY	“Worship Jehovah in holy array”.—Ps. 29:2, AS
	1954	District Assembly	Psalm 145:2, “Every day will I bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever.”
	1955	Triumphant Kingdom Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses	“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.”—Ps. 112:7, AS
	1956	District Assembly	Prove me how herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing.” Malachi 3:10, A.S.
	1957	Life-Giving Wisdom District Assembly	“From day to day tell the good news of salvation by him”—Ps. 96:2, NW
	1958	Divine Will International Assembly Yankees Stadium, New York	“As for me, in my integrity I shall walk.” – Ps 26:11
	1959	Awake Ministers District Assembly	“Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments.” – Rev 16:15

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	1960	Peace-Pursuing District Assembly	“Seek peace and pursue it. For Jehovah’s eyes are upon the righteous.”—1 Pet. 3:11, 12.
	1961	United Worshipers District Assembly	“In unity I shall set them, like a flock in the pen.”—Mic. 2:12
	1962	Courageous Ministers District Assembly	“Be courageous and let your heart be strong. Yes, hope in Jehovah.”—Ps. 27:14.
	1963	Everlasting Good News Assembly	“Now we are not the sort that shrink back to destruction, but the sort that have faith to the preserving alive of the soul.”—Heb. 10:39
	1964	“Fruitage of the Spirit” Assembly	“Filled with the holy spirit and … speaking the word of God with boldness.” – Acts 4:31
	1965	“Word of Truth” District Assembly	“Do not become fearful of those who kill the body.” Matt 10:28
	1966	“God’s Sons of Liberty” District Assembly	“We shall not neglect the house of our God.” – Neh. 10:39
	1967	“Disciple-Making” District Assembly	“Here I am! Send me.” – Isaiah 6:8
	1968 [1968 46th Class of Gilead GraduationSeptember 8, 1968]	“Good News for All Nations District Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses	“Also, in all the nations the good news has to be preached first.” – Mark 13:10
	1969  21-27 [1969  Assembly Report]	“Peace on Earth” International Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses	“Lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.” – Luke 21:28

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	1970	“Men of Goodwill” District Assembly	“Go therefore and make disciples…baptizing them.”—Matt. 28:19
	1971	“Divine Name” District Assembly	“You will be witnesses of me…to the most distant part of the earth.”—Acts 1:8.
	1972	“Divine Rulership” District Assembly	“Say among the nations: ‘Jehovah himself has become king.’”—Ps. 96:10
	1973	“Divine Victory” International Assembly	“But we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.”—Mic. 4:5
	1974	“Divine Purpose” District Assembly	“Although the fig tree itself may not blossom,…I will exult in Jehovah himself.”—Hab. 3:17, 18
	1975	Divine Sovereignty District Assembly	“Although the fig tree itself may not blossom,…I will exult in Jehovah himself.”—Hab. 3:17, 18
	1976	“Sacred Service” District Assembly	“Awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace.”—2 Pet. 3:14
	1977	“Joyful Workers” District Assembly	“You have need of endurance, in order that . . . you may receive the fulfillment of the promise.”—Heb. 10:36
	1978	“Victorious Faith” International Convention	“They will not prevail against you, for ‘I [Jehovah] am with you . . . to deliver you.’”—Jer. 1:19
	1979	Living Hope” District Convention	“My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples.”—John 15:8

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	1980	“Divine Love” District Convention	“And now, Jehovah, . . . grant your slaves to keep speaking your word with all boldness.”—Acts 4:29
	1981	Kingdom Loyalty” District Convention	“Your loyal ones will bless you. About the glory of your kingship they will talk.”—Ps. 145:10, 11
	1982	Kingdom Truth District Convention	“Become steadfast, unmovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord.”—1 Cor. 15:58
	1983 [1983 Annual Meeting of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of PA]	Kingdom Unity” District Convention	“Clothe yourselves with love… a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:14
	1984 [1984 Centennial of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of PA October 6, 1984]	“Kingdom Increase” District Convention	“Speak the word of God fearlessly.”—Phil. 1:14.
	1985	“Integrity Keepers” District Convention	“Fully accomplish your ministry.”—2 Tim. 4:5
	1986	“Divine Peace” District Convention	“Go…, declare abroad the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:60)
	1987	“Trust in Jehovah” District Convention	“As for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah.” (Joshua 24:15)
	1988	“Divine Justice” District Convention	“Hope in Jehovah and keep his way” (Psalm 37:34)
	1989	Godly Devotion District Convention	“Fear God and give him glory,”(Revelation 14:7)

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	1990	“Pure Language” District Convention	“Be of good courage and say: ‘Jehovah is my helper.’” – Heb 13:6
	1991	“Lovers of Freedom” District Convention	“Let anyone hearing say: ‘Come!’” – Revelation 22:17
	1992	“Light Bearers” District Convention	“Rejoice in the hope….Persevere in prayer.”—Rom. 12:12
	1993	“Divine Teaching” District Convention	“Instruct me, O Jehovah . . . Unify my heart to fear your name.” — PSALM 86:11
	1994	“Godly Fear” District Convention	“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart.”—Proverbs 3:5
	1995	“Joyful Praisers” District Convention	“Be harmoniously joined together in love.”—Colossians 2:2
	1996	“Messengers of Godly Peace” District Convention	“Become doers of the word.” – James 1:22
	1997	“Faith in God’s Word” District Convention	“Teach me to do your will.” – Psalm 143:10
	1998	“God’s Way of Life” District Convention	“Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.” – Romans 10:13
	1999	“God’s Prophetic Word” District Convention	“Look! Now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2

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Cover	YEAR	NOTES	THEME
	2000	“Doers of God’s Word” District Convention	“We are not the sort that shrink back…but the sort that have faith.” – Hebrews 10:39
	2001 [2001 Annual Meeting Review from Long Beach CA]	“Teachers of God’s Word” District Convention	“Stand Complete and With Firm Conviction in All the Will of God.”—Col. 4:12
	2002	“Zealous Kingdom Proclaimers” District Convention	“Come to Me,…and I Will Refresh You.”—Matt. 11:28
	2003	“Give God Glory” International Convention	“Draw Close to God, and He Will Draw Close to You.”—James 4:8
	2004	Walk with God District Convention	Prove Yourselves Ready.”—Matthew 24:42, 44.
	2005	Godly Obedience District Convention	“My Help Is From Jehovah.”—Psalm 121:2
	2006 Deliverance At Hand District Convention		We Must Obey God as Ruler Rather Than Men. – Acts 5:29

2007 Follow the Christ District Convention

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The Great Day of Jehovah is Near. – Zephaniah 1:14

	2008 Guided by God’s Spirit District Convention Miscellaneous Talks	The Great Day of Jehovah is Near. – Zephaniah 1:14

2009 Keep on the Watch District Convention

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Bear Thorough Witness to the Good News. – Acts 20:24

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	2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionG 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah District ConventionMisc	<rowspan=”7″>	Love endures all things. Love never fails. – 1 Cor 13:7,8

2011 Zone Visit to US Branch

2011 Let God’s Kingdom Come District Convention

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“Take refuge in the Name of Jehovah” Zeph 3:12

2012 Safeguard Your Heart! District ConventionPortland OR May 18-20

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“Your Word Is Truth.”—John 17:17

2013 God’s Word is Truth District ConventionGreen Bay WI, May 24-26 Watchtower Society Annual Meeting Part 1 October 2013 Watchtower Society Annual Meeting Part 2 October 2013 Watchtower Society Annual Meeting Part 3 October 2013

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District Convention Dramas

Year	Title	Setting
1966	See Jeremiah’s Endurance, Needed in Our Day	Jeremiah
1966	Listen to Daniel’s Words for Our Day	(sound drama) Daniel
1967	Let Us Conform Ourselves to God’s Eternal Principles
1967	Leaving the City of Refuge Means Loss of Life	City of Refuge
1967	Jehovah’s Name to be Declared in All the Earth	Moses
1968	What Are You Doing With Your Life?	Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Esau
1968	What Young Folks Are Doing in the Ministry
1968	Jehovah’s Way—The Way of Victory	Jephthah
1968	Do You Make Yourself Available?	Jephthah’s daughter
1969	Show Respect for Jehovah’s Appointments	David and King Saul, Nabal and Abigail
1969	Do Not Miss the Purpose of Jehovah’s Deliverance
1969	Fortify Yourself so as to Maintain Integrity
1969	Are You a Modern-Day Jonah?	Jonah
1969	Overseers, Carry On as Men!
1969	Thorns and Traps Are in the Way of the Independent One	Prodigal Son
1969	Let No Man Ever Look Down on Your Youth
1970	Love Is a Perfect Bond of Union	Esther
1970	Who Needs Your Help?	Modern Day morals
1971	Jehovah Blesses the Loyal Ones	Balaam
1971	What Is in Your Heart?
1971	Make Jehovah’s Purpose Your Way of Life	Ruth & Naomi
1972	How Merciful Are You?	Joseph
1972	Gird Yourselves With Lowliness of Mind	Naaman
1972	Serve Jehovah With Your Whole Soul
1973	Keep Your Minds Fixed on the Things Above	David & Bathsheba
1973	‘Shout! For Jehovah Has Given You the City!’	Rahab
1973	The Zeal for Your House Will Eat Me Up	Jesus’ ministry
1973	Who Will Escape and Stand Before the Son of Man?
1974	To Whose Authority Do You Listen?	Jeroboam, old prophet
1974	The Tested Quality of Our Faith—A Cause for Praise and Honor	Paul
1974	Beware of Losing Faith by Drawing Away From Jehovah	Moses
1975	That the Word of God May Not Be Spoken of Abusively
1975	Keep Your Senses, and Go On Building With the Greater Noah	Noah
1975	Do Not Become Unevenly Yoked With Unbelievers	Elijah, Ahab, Jezebel
1975	Pure and Upright Practices—Necessary to a Child’s Life	Samuel
1976	Have You Fixed Your Heart on Jehovah’s Worship? Are You Separate From the World	Josiah
1976	In Showing Honor … Take the Lead
1976	Are You an Example to the Flock?
1976	Maintaining Integrity Down to the End	three Hebrews
1977	God Is Not Far Off From Each One of Us	Hezekiah
1977	Jehovah’s Name to Be Declared in All the Earth	(sound drama) Moses, Ten Plagues, Exodus
1977	Are You Whole-Souled in Service to God?	Nehemiah
1978	The Scriptural Adornment of Christian Women	first-century Christians
1978	To Whom Do You Belong?	first-century Christians
1978	Do Not Look Behind You and Do Not Stand Still	Lot
1978	Youths—What Is Your Goal in Life?	Timothy
1979	What Are You Choosing?	Moses
1979	The Need of the Fatherless Boy – Can You Help Him?
1979	Be Transformed by Making Your Mind Over	Phinehas, Zimri, Cozbi
1980	Jehovah Will Guard the Way of His Loyal Ones	David
1980	Do Not Despise Sacred Things	Jacob, Esau
1980	The Battle Is Not Yours, but God’s	Jehoshaphat
1981	Jehovah Rewards His Loyal Ones	Saul, David
1981	Beware of Rebellious Talk!	Korah, Dathan, Abiram
1982	How … Will They Hear Without Someone to Preach?
1982	Fearless Proclaimer of an Unpopular Message	Jeremiah
1983	Unitedly Getting God’s Work Done Despite Opposition	Nehemiah
1983	Maintaining Family Unity
1984	Divine Education Increases Kingdom Fruitage
1984	Guard Against Disgraceful Folly	Achan
1985	Your Future—A Challenge
1985	Fear God, Turn Away From Bad	Job
1986	Preserving Life in Time of Famine	Joseph
1986	Seek God’s Righteousness for Survival
1987	Loyal Submission to Jehovah and His Organization
1987	Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name	Joshua
1988	Marked for Survival
1988	Jehovah’s Judgments Against Law-Defying People	Days of Noah, Lot
1989	Subject Yourselves to Jehovah
1990	Coping With the Devil’s Crafty Acts
1990	Doing God’s Will With Zeal	Jehu
1991	Set Free to Promote True Worship	Ezra
1992	Doing What Is Right in Jehovah’s Eyes	Josiah
1993	Youths Who Remember Their Creator Now
1993	Do Not Be Misled or Mock God
1994	The Choices You Face	Joshua, Elijah
1995	Honoring Worthy Ones in Their Older Years
1996	Why Respect Theocratic Arrangements?	Judges 6&7
1997	Keep Your Eye Simple
1998	Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!	three Hebrews
1999	Appreciating Our Spiritual Heritage	Jacob and Esau
2000	Warning Examples for Our Day	Plains of Moab
2001	Respect Jehovah’s Authority	Korah, Dathan, Abiram
2002	Stand Firm in Troublesome Times	Jeremiah
2003	Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition	Stephen
2004	They Bore Thorough Witness to the Good News	Apostles
2005	Pursue Goals That Honor God	Timothy
2006	To Whose Authority Do You Submit	Jeroboam, old prophet
2007	Gods Word Is Alive and Exerts Power	Jesus Sound Drama
2007	Clothe Yourselves With Lowliness of Mind	Gehazi
2008	Do Not Leave the Love You had at first	Apostle John’s time
2009	Drama Your Brother Was Dead and Came to Life	Modern Day
2010	Walk By Faith and Not By Sight	1st Century
2011	Young Ones – Be Discreet and Wise	1st Century
2012	What Is True Love	Modern