At that time, he was unable to serve as presiding overseer or as a special pioneer, but he was able to conduct Bible studies during hospital visiting hours ​ — one of them in English with Bob, a retired American.
Sel ajal ei saanud ta enam olla ei juhtiv ülevaataja ega eripioneer, kuid ta sai juhatada haiglas külastustundide ajal piibliuurimisi. Üks tema õpilastest oli pensionile jäänud ameeriklane Bob.