Bethel, a Hebrew name, means "House of God." (Genesis 28:17, 19) It is a fitting designation for the complexes that Jehovah's Witnesses have established around the world from which the preaching work is directed and supported. The Governing Body serves at the world headquarters in the New York State, U.S.A., and from there it supervises the activity of the branch offices in scores of countries. As a group, those who serve at these facilities are known as the Bethel family. Like a Family, they live and work together, enjoy meals together, and study the Bible together in unity.-Psalm 133:1.
A unique place where family members give themselves: At every Bethel facility, there are Christian men and women who ae devoted to doing God's will and serving Kingdom Interest full-time. (Matthew 6:33) Not one of them receives a wage or salary, but all are furnished with room and board and an allowance to assist their personal expenses. Everyone at Bethel has an assignment, whether in an office, a kitchen, or a dining room. Some serve in a printery or a bindery or do housekeeping, laundry, maintenance or other things.
A busy place that supports Kingdom preaching: The main objective of every Bethel is to make Bible truth available to us as many as possible. Every step of the way, Bethel families provide essential support to the most urgent of all tasks-preaching the good news.-Mark 13:10.
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