It is a pleasure to welcome you to the branchoffice of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the DominicanRepublic. We hope you enjoy your visit. Thebranch complex is called Bethel, meaning “Houseof God.” This Biblical name is fitting, since thosewho live and serve here are Christian ministerswho have dedicated themselves to Jehovah God.They devote themselves full-time to supportingthe Kingdom-preaching work.

As you visit, you will notice that those servingin Bethel come from a variety of backgrounds.Nevertheless, they can truly be called a familybecause of their unity in serving their heavenlyFather. As a family, they work together, enjoymeals together, and study the Bible together.

Bethel family members also have a personalshare in the Kingdom-preaching work. Theyare assigned to various nearby congregations,where many of them serve as elders or ministe-rial servants.

Currently, there are about eight million Wit-nesses of Jehovah in some 239 lands, fulfillingJesus’ commission to preach the good news ofGod’s Kingdom. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Toorganize this work, there are about 90 branchoffices worldwide—all serving under the super-vision of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Wit-nesses.

The branch office in the Dominican Republicwas established in 1963. Later, the steadygrowth in the number of Jehovah’s Witnesseshere made it necessary to build larger facilities,which were dedicated in 1996. In 2008, the resi-dence and laundry facilities were expanded.

Welcome!WELCOME

TO THEDOMINICAN REPUBLICBRANCH OFFICE

OF JEHOVAH’SWITNESSES

We sincerely hope that your visit to Bethel hasbeen a rewarding one. No doubt it has helped you tobecome better acquainted with the work that Jeho-vah’s Witnesses are doing to help people in theirquest for a better future through God’s Kingdom.May your visit with us be an encouragement to you inyour efforts to learn more about our loving Creator,Jehovah God, and to live by his righteous standards.

Visiting Hours: Visitors are welcome to take aguided tour of our facilities. Tours are availableMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We request that large groups inform us in ad-vance of their plans to visit.

Address: Coronel Rafael Tomas Fernandez Dom-ınguez Avenue (Autopista San Isidro) �100, Savica,Santo Domingo Oriental. 11507.

s� 2015 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of PennsylvaniaPrinted in U.S.A. fo-E Do

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the branchoffice of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the DominicanRepublic. We hope you enjoy your visit. Thebranch complex is called Bethel, meaning “Houseof God.” This Biblical name is fitting, since thosewho live and serve here are Christian ministerswho have dedicated themselves to Jehovah God.They devote themselves full-time to supportingthe Kingdom-preaching work.

As you visit, you will notice that those servingin Bethel come from a variety of backgrounds.Nevertheless, they can truly be called a familybecause of their unity in serving their heavenlyFather. As a family, they work together, enjoymeals together, and study the Bible together.

Bethel family members also have a personalshare in the Kingdom-preaching work. Theyare assigned to various nearby congregations,where many of them serve as elders or ministe-rial servants.

Currently, there are about eight million Wit-nesses of Jehovah in some 239 lands, fulfillingJesus’ commission to preach the good news ofGod’s Kingdom. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Toorganize this work, there are about 90 branchoffices worldwide—all serving under the super-vision of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Wit-nesses.

The branch office in the Dominican Republicwas established in 1963. Later, the steadygrowth in the number of Jehovah’s Witnesseshere made it necessary to build larger facilities,which were dedicated in 1996. In 2008, the resi-dence and laundry facilities were expanded.

Welcome!WELCOME

TO THEDOMINICAN REPUBLICBRANCH OFFICE

OF JEHOVAH’SWITNESSES

We sincerely hope that your visit to Bethel hasbeen a rewarding one. No doubt it has helped you tobecome better acquainted with the work that Jeho-vah’s Witnesses are doing to help people in theirquest for a better future through God’s Kingdom.May your visit with us be an encouragement to you inyour efforts to learn more about our loving Creator,Jehovah God, and to live by his righteous standards.

Visiting Hours: Visitors are welcome to take aguided tour of our facilities. Tours are availableMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We request that large groups inform us in ad-vance of their plans to visit.

Address: Coronel Rafael Tomas Fernandez Dom-ınguez Avenue (Autopista San Isidro) �100, Savica,Santo Domingo Oriental. 11507.

s� 2015 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of PennsylvaniaPrinted in U.S.A. fo-E Do

DEPARTMENTS

BRANCH COMMITTEEUnder the direction of the Governing Bodyof Jehovah’s Witnesses, a Branch Committeeorganizes the preaching and teaching work inthe Dominican Republic.

SERVICE DEPARTMENTThis department handles correspondence withcircuit overseers, congregation elders, pioneers,and others. In addition, it keeps records of con-gregation territories and compiles reports offield service activity. The Service Departmentalso schedules assemblies and various schools.For example, arrangements for the School forKingdom Evangelizers in Spanish and in HaitianCreole are made from here.

HOSPITAL INFORMATION DESKThis department provides Hospital Liaison Com-mittees in the Dominican Republic with the lat-est information on nonblood medical proce-dures. In turn, the congregation elders servingon those committees make this informationavailable to doctors who are willing to treat theirWitness patients without the use of blood.

PURCHASING DEPARTMENTThis department buys supplies and materialsfor the branch office and for Kingdom Halls.Both local and foreign suppliers are used. Thedepartment does research to identify supplierswith the best prices, quality products, and deliv-ery services.

SHIPPING DEPARTMENTMost of the publications distributed in theDominican Republic are printed in the UnitedStates or Canada. They are sent here by seain large containers. Necessary permits areobtained to import Bibles and a wide range ofBible-study publications in various languages.After the publications arrive in the country, theShipping Department sends them to congrega-tions throughout the Dominican Republic.

LOCAL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENTThis department helps to determine whichproperties are suitable for the construction ofnew Kingdom Halls and helps to obtain legalpermits. It coordinates the activities of theKingdom Hall Construction Groups. Thesegroups help with the building, remodeling, andrepairing of Kingdom Halls. A selection of stan-dardized building designs helps to keep con-struction economical and efficient. In addition,this department provides advice on the mainte-nance of Kingdom Halls, Assembly Halls, andresidences of special full-time servants.

DEPARTMENTS

BRANCH COMMITTEEUnder the direction of the Governing Bodyof Jehovah’s Witnesses, a Branch Committeeorganizes the preaching and teaching work inthe Dominican Republic.

SERVICE DEPARTMENTThis department handles correspondence withcircuit overseers, congregation elders, pioneers,and others. In addition, it keeps records of con-gregation territories and compiles reports offield service activity. The Service Departmentalso schedules assemblies and various schools.For example, arrangements for the School forKingdom Evangelizers in Spanish and in HaitianCreole are made from here.

HOSPITAL INFORMATION DESKThis department provides Hospital Liaison Com-mittees in the Dominican Republic with the lat-est information on nonblood medical proce-dures. In turn, the congregation elders servingon those committees make this informationavailable to doctors who are willing to treat theirWitness patients without the use of blood.

PURCHASING DEPARTMENTThis department buys supplies and materialsfor the branch office and for Kingdom Halls.Both local and foreign suppliers are used. Thedepartment does research to identify supplierswith the best prices, quality products, and deliv-ery services.

SHIPPING DEPARTMENTMost of the publications distributed in theDominican Republic are printed in the UnitedStates or Canada. They are sent here by seain large containers. Necessary permits areobtained to import Bibles and a wide range ofBible-study publications in various languages.After the publications arrive in the country, theShipping Department sends them to congrega-tions throughout the Dominican Republic.

LOCAL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENTThis department helps to determine whichproperties are suitable for the construction ofnew Kingdom Halls and helps to obtain legalpermits. It coordinates the activities of theKingdom Hall Construction Groups. Thesegroups help with the building, remodeling, andrepairing of Kingdom Halls. A selection of stan-dardized building designs helps to keep con-struction economical and efficient. In addition,this department provides advice on the mainte-nance of Kingdom Halls, Assembly Halls, andresidences of special full-time servants.

LEGAL DEPARTMENTThis department provides assistance when itbecomes necessary to defend the public minis-try or the rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses in thiscountry. (Philippians 1:7) The department alsocarries out the legal procedures necessary toacquire property for new Kingdom Halls.

COMPUTER DEPARTMENTMany tasks at Bethel require the use of com-puters. This department maintains the computernetworks as well as their security and providestraining and technical support for the users. Thedepartment also assists in providing local sup-port for the jw.org website.

MAINTENANCEThose serving in this department take careof the mechanical and electrical needs of thebranch. Skilled carpenters, plumbers, gardeners,and mechanics care for the buildings, equip-ment, and grounds. This department is respon-sible for providing water and electricity as wellas telephone and Internet services for the Bethelfamily.

LEGAL DEPARTMENTThis department provides assistance when itbecomes necessary to defend the public minis-try or the rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses in thiscountry. (Philippians 1:7) The department alsocarries out the legal procedures necessary toacquire property for new Kingdom Halls.

COMPUTER DEPARTMENTMany tasks at Bethel require the use of com-puters. This department maintains the computernetworks as well as their security and providestraining and technical support for the users. Thedepartment also assists in providing local sup-port for the jw.org website.

MAINTENANCEThose serving in this department take careof the mechanical and electrical needs of thebranch. Skilled carpenters, plumbers, gardeners,and mechanics care for the buildings, equip-ment, and grounds. This department is respon-sible for providing water and electricity as wellas telephone and Internet services for the Bethelfamily.

BETHEL HOME

Spiritual ProgramsEach member of the Bethel family is pro-

vided with room, board, and a small monthlyallowance to assist with personal expenses.Some family members serve in the kitchen,preparing nutritious meals for the entire fam-ily to enjoy in our comfortable dining room.

Other members care for cleaning, house-keeping, and laundry. These assignmentscontribute to the family’s high standard ofcleanliness—a distinguishing mark of Bethelhomes around the world.

Each workday morning, the Bethel family comestogether for morning worship. After a prayer,the chairman presides over a 15-minute discus-sion of a Bible text, using the booklet Examiningthe Scriptures Daily. Members of the family areassigned to comment on the text. Following thediscussion, breakfast is served.

On Monday evenings, the entire Bethel familygathers to study the Bible with the help ofTheWatchtower. At times, there are special pro-grams after theWatchtower Study. These Biblediscussions each workday morning and Mondayevening are an important part of Bethel life.

New arrivals attend the Bethel Entrants’ Schooland are expected to read the entire Bible duringtheir first year of Bethel service. Each memberof the family also makes time for personal Biblestudy and has access to libraries, which containthe publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses andother reference works.

BETHEL HOME

Spiritual ProgramsEach member of the Bethel family is pro-

vided with room, board, and a small monthlyallowance to assist with personal expenses.Some family members serve in the kitchen,preparing nutritious meals for the entire fam-ily to enjoy in our comfortable dining room.

Other members care for cleaning, house-keeping, and laundry. These assignmentscontribute to the family’s high standard ofcleanliness—a distinguishing mark of Bethelhomes around the world.

Each workday morning, the Bethel family comestogether for morning worship. After a prayer,the chairman presides over a 15-minute discus-sion of a Bible text, using the booklet Examiningthe Scriptures Daily. Members of the family areassigned to comment on the text. Following thediscussion, breakfast is served.

On Monday evenings, the entire Bethel familygathers to study the Bible with the help ofTheWatchtower. At times, there are special pro-grams after theWatchtower Study. These Biblediscussions each workday morning and Mondayevening are an important part of Bethel life.

New arrivals attend the Bethel Entrants’ Schooland are expected to read the entire Bible duringtheir first year of Bethel service. Each memberof the family also makes time for personal Biblestudy and has access to libraries, which containthe publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses andother reference works.