Many pioneers who would come to that convention from overseas were sent an application to attend the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead, located near South Lansing, New York.
Paljudele pioneeridele, keda teati tulevat välisriikidest, saadeti eelnevalt avaldus Vahitorni Gileadi piiblikooli astumiseks, mis paiknes New Yorgi osariigis South Lansingi lähistel.