Our Christian Life — Week of June 15-21, 2026

Theme: How we use donations: We keep our Kingdom Halls in good shape.

What expenses do we have to cover to keep our Kingdom Halls in good condition? And why is it important to look after our living rooms?

Comment 1:
The article mentions that there are normal expenses of the Hall of the Kingdom, such as the Internet, water and electricity. Commodities, such as paper to dry hands, gloves, cleaning items and paint, are also needed. Even if they look like small expenses, they all help make the Hall clean, tidy and in good condition to worship Jehovah.

Comment 2:
Preventive maintenance costs and small repairs also need to be covered. The article explains that congregations are responsible for cleaning up frequently and dealing with small problems. That’s important because, if they are fixed in time, they are prevented from becoming bigger and more expensive problems.

Comment 3:
It’s important to look after our halls because they’re not any buildings. There we worship Jehovah and we are with our spiritual family. As Nicole said, she loves her lounge because she’s there with her spiritual family. That idea reminds us that we must value and take care of the place where we meet.

Comment 4:
Caring for the Hall also adorns our teaching. David, a precursor from Colombia, said that the people who visit us are surprised to see how well cared for our Halls. So keeping them clean and in good condition can make a good impression and give glory to Jehovah.

Comment 5:
Another important reason is that taking good care of the Halls helps save money from donations. If we all work together and address the problems in time, the funds can be used where they are really needed. Thus we show that we greatly value the donations that the brothers make generously.

Sometimes there are big maintenance projects. What attracts you from how they are financed and organized?

Comment 1:
It strikes me that the work is very well organized. The Local Department of Design and Construction appoints maintenance trainers, and each serves between six and ten chairs. They visit the buildings, train the brothers and help detect maintenance and safety problems.

Comment 2:
It also strikes me that every three years the buildings are examined. That shows that everything is not expected to be very deteriorated, but that the Halls are reviewed in time. Thanks to this organization, problems can be discovered before they are more serious or more expensive.

Comment 3:
It’s nice to see that the expenses are covered by donations. Part of it is used for the normal expenses of the Hall, and what is left over is donated to the world work. Thus, donations help not only our Hall, but also to Kingdom Halls elsewhere.

Comment 4:
I am impressed that, when a project exceeds what would normally be spent on two or three months, the elderly consult with the LDC maintenance trainer. If approved, funds from the world play are usually used. That shows that there is order, balance and good administration.

Comment 5:
The extent of the aid is also striking. In the year of service 2023, 6,793 large maintenance projects were carried out, with a total cost of $76.6 million. That shows that donations are used to care for places of worship around the world.

What can you do to help?

Comment 1:
I can help by cleaning up the Kingdom Hall. You don’t have to wait for something big; I can collaborate on simple tasks and do them with a good attitude. As the article says, taking care of our Halls is an extraordinary honor, and we can all put our grain of sand.

Comment 2:
I can also be wary of small problems and warn the elderly if I see anything that needs repair. The article highlights the importance of fixing the small problems before they get bigger. That can save a lot of money and avoid major damage in the Hall.

Comment 3:
Another way to help is to volunteer for maintenance. The article says that if we want to help, we can talk to the elders of our congregation. We may not know how to do many things, but with training and willingness we can be useful.

Comment 4:
I can help by taking care of the Hall when I use it. For example, keeping it clean, treating the furniture well and collecting what you see out of place. Although it seems little, this attitude shows that I respect the house where we worship Jehovah and that I value the donations of the brothers.

Comment 5:
I can also help with my donations, either in the Hall’s contribution boxes or through donate.jw.org. The article explains that these donations serve to take care of our Hall and also other Halls around the world. Thus do we help many brethren to worship Jehovah in worthy places.