The 2007 'Follow the Christ' District Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses begins today at Sabina Park on South Camp Road in Kingston.

The three-day convention is open to the entire family and starts at 9:30 each morning. Admission is free and no collections will be taken.

"The sessions will afford opportunities to hear how others in the community have been affected by Christ's example and teachings and, as a result, improved their family life, dealt with life's difficult problems, and drew closer to God," said a church release.

"Many local residents who studied the Bible will publicly symbolise their dedication to Jehovah God during a baptism ceremony tomorrow."

The Witnesses promise that all who attend will receive a blessing, and believe that this is a critical time to focus on Christ and His teachings.

Dramatic improvement

"Witnesses believe that a person's life will dramatically improve as a result of closely following Christ's example.

"We also feel that when people model themselves after the biblical pattern of Jesus Christ, they become better husbands, wives, fathers, or mothers, and youths develop a positive relationship with their parents."

This year's convention follows a massive three-week community involvement project, where the church aimed to invite as many individuals from the surrounding communities as possible to attend the sessions.