(Cont. from Page 27/7/84A).
 

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.

(1)

The booths are to be used for the study of the Word of God, for reflection and for prayer.

(2)

Where possible, festivals should be sited near to metropolitan areas to cater for the needs of the number of people scheduled to attend the booths.

(3)

The number of camps required in the vicinity of a particular metropolitan area will depend upon the number of people attending the festival, the number of languages spoken by those attending, and the necessary resources being properly administered for their physical needs.

(4)

Private bathing facilities should be provided at a convenient distance from the festival in order that those attending may be clean and comfortable before entering the booths.

(5)

Persons under the influence of alcohol and/or non-medicinal drugs will not be admitted.

(6)

Toilets with good drainage must be provided at a discreet distance from the perimeter of festival camps.

(7)

Outside the camp perimeter, large tents or food halls should be provided for the preparation of meals, cooking and dining. Appropriate quantities of fish, meat, fruit, and vegetables, etc, must be provided for those in attendance. Only those foods designated as clean by Almighty God are permitted. However, pigs, vermin, and  other unclean animals and sea creatures are not permitted for human consumption.  (Lev 11:1-47)  (Isaiah 66:17,18 NEB).

(8)

Provision must be made outside the camp for those suffering from malnutrition and/or poverty to be fed, clothed, and returned to health before attending the booths. The elderly and infirm must have personal attendants for their needs and while attending the booths.

(9)

No animals will be permitted within the camp area, and no vehicles or animals will be permitted in the vicinity of the booths.

(10)

Safe lighting and loudspeakers should be installed in the vicinity of all tents where necessary.

(11)

For those attending the festival, sheltered facilities must be provided for sleeping, washing, cooking, and recreation.

(12)

If  families are to be housed in tents, the tents should have integral sewn-in groundsheets.

(13)

All children must have an adult in attendance at all times.

(14)

Provision must be made for the day care of babies and young children to allow adult members of families to attend the booths in a calm and collected state of mind.

(15)

Before the commencement of a spiritual festival of booths, those wishing to attend will only be received at the camp when sons of Zion are satisfied that all possible contingencies have been met, and that all requirements have been properly catered for.

27/7/84B.
 

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