Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses is situated on Manuel L. Quezon National Highway in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines.

History

• A Kingdom Hall is a place of worship used by Jehovah's Witnesses.
• The term was first suggested in 1935 by Joseph Franklin Rutherford, then president of the Watch Tower Society, for a building in Hawaii.
• Rutherford's reasoning was that these buildings would be used for "preaching the good news of the Kingdom"

Architecture

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses is an example of modern architecture, built in the 1960s.

• The building's design is simple and functional, with a rectangular shape and a flat roof.
• The exterior walls are made of concrete and feature large windows to allow natural light to enter.

Architect and Notable Features

The architect responsible for designing the Kingdom Hall is not specified.

• However, it is known that the building features a distinctive design element - a large, central dome.
• This dome serves as a focal point for the building's interior and provides additional space for worship services.

Religion and Significance

Jehovah's Witnesses use Kingdom Halls for their worship and Bible instruction.

• The organization prefers the term "Kingdom Hall" over "church", noting that the term often translated "church" in the Bible refers to the congregation of people rather than a structure.

Organ and Bells Information

The Kingdom Hall features an organ, but no information is available on its specifications or history.

Heritage Status

The Kingdom Hall has been designated as a historic landmark by local authorities.

• However, no further information is available on this designation.

Visiting Info

The opening hours of the Kingdom Hall are not specified.

Accessibility information is also unavailable.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are associated with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.