Thursday, December 2, 2010

Week of November 29th - December 5th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 82)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 14, pgs 139-142, ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Chronicles 6-9
No. 1: 2 Chronicles 6:12-21
No. 2: Why Are Jehovah's Witnesses Persecuted?
(rs pg 207 ¶1-2)
No. 3: Ways in Which We Can "Keep Conquering the Evil With the Good"
(Romans 12:21)

Service Meeting:
(song 129)
"Prayerful Meditation—Necessary For Zealous Ministers" (10 min.)
(Q&A. Invite audience to comment on when they meditate)
'Let Us Present Jehovah's Offering' (10 min.)
(Talk by an elder based on the November 15, 2010 Watchtower, pgs 20-21)
Prepare to Offer the Magazines in December (10 min.)
(Discussion. Take one or two minutes to review the contents of the mags. Then choose two or three articles and invite audience to suggest questions and scriptures that could be used in a presentation. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered)
(song 132)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Who Has Come To Know the Mind of Jehovah?"
(pgs 3-7 -October 15th study edition)
(songs 69 & 51)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, November 22, 2010

Week of November 22nd - 28th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 6)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 13, pgs 136-138, ¶18-21, box on pg 138)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Chronicles 1-5
No. 1: 2 Chronicles 3:1-13
No. 2: On What Basis Could Jehovah Forgive Sins Committed in Pre-Christian Times?
(Romans 3:24, 25)
No. 3: Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Preach From House to House?
(rs pg 206 ¶1-4)

Service Meeting:
(song 103)
The Literature Offer for December (10 min.)
(Discussion. Consider features of the publications being offered and have one or two presentation demos)
"Can You Reach Out to an Unbelieving Mate?"(20 min.)
(Q&A. Interview a publisher who used to be an unbelieving mate. How did the congregation help him or her to take an interest in the truth?)
(song 107)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Our Active Leader Today
(pgs 25-29 -September 15th study edition)
(songs 120 & 98)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, November 15, 2010

Week of November 15th - 21st

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 72)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 13, pgs 132-136, ¶9-17)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 26-29
No. 1: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19
No. 2: Why Have There Been Changes in the Teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses?
(rs pg 205 ¶4)
No. 3: Will All Jews Be Converted to Christianity?

Service Meeting:
(song 116)
"The Bible—Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy" (20 min.)
(Q&A)
Question Box (10 min.)
(talk by an elder)
(song 37)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Your Leader Is One, the Christ"
(pgs 21-25 -September 15th study edition)
(songs 84 & 25)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, November 8, 2010

Week of November 8th - 14th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 18)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 13, pgs 129-131, ¶1-8)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 21-25
No. 1: 1 Chronicles 22:11-19
No. 2: How Can We Keep On Growing in Our Love for the Truth?
No. 3: How Do Jehovah's Witnesses Arrive at Their Explanation of the Bible?
(rs pg 204 ¶2 - pg 205 ¶3)

Service Meeting:
(song 113)
Use Initiative in the Ministry (15 min.)
(Acts 16:13) Discussion based on the 2010 Yearbook-
(pg 43 ¶1-2; pg 59 ¶2; pg 62 ¶2 -pg 63 ¶1)
"The Fields Are White for Harvesting" (15 min.)
(Q&A)
(song 44)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Christian Unity Glorifies God
(pgs 16-20 -September 15th study edition)
(songs 119 & 73)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, November 1, 2010

Week of November 1st - 7th

*FYI - I apologize for not posting last week's study schedule...
(I backdated it for reference purposes)

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 22)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 12, pgs 124-127, ¶15-21, box on pg 127)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 16-20
No. 1: 1 Chronicles 17:1-10
No. 2: Do Other Religions Adhere to the Bible?
(rs pg 204 ¶1)
No. 3: Scriptural Warnings About Things From Which True Christians Must Flee

Service Meeting:
(song 115)
We Endure Various Trials (10 min.)
(Talk based on od pg 176 ¶2 - pg 178 ¶2 ... Briefly interview a publisher regarding what helps him to remain zealous in the ministry despite having serious health problems)
Local needs (10 min.)
Prepare to Offer the Magazines During November (10 min.)
(Discussion & brief review of magazine contents. Choose 2 or 3 articles, and invite audience to suggest questions & scriptures that could be used in a presentation. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 3)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Unity Identifies True Worship
(pgs 12-16 -September 15th study edition)
(songs 20 & 121)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Week of October 25th - 31st

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 2)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 12, pgs 120-124, ¶8-14)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 12-15
~Theocratic Ministry School Review~

Service Meeting:
(song 14)
Announcements "If You Need Foreign Language Literature Quickly" (8 min.)
(talk)
Our International Unity Honors Jehovah (12 min.)
Talk based on od pg 165 ¶2 to the subheading on pg 168. Have some in the audience relate published experiences in which our unity and love resulted in a witness)
Be Self-Sacrificing (15 min.)
(Luke 9:23) Discussion based on the 2010 Yearbook, pg 45 ¶1; pg 56 ¶2; and pg 58 ¶1 - pg 59 ¶1. After discussing each experience, invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(song 66)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Earnestly Seek Jehovah’s Blessing
(pgs 7-11 -September 15th study edition)
(songs 95 & 38)

book abbreviations:
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, October 18, 2010

Week of October 18th - 24th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 45)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 12, pgs 118-120, ¶1-7)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 8-11
No. 1: 1 Chronicles 11:1-14
No. 2: In What Ways Do the Spirit and the Bride Say, "Come"?
(Revelation 22:17)
No. 3: Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe That Their Religion Is the Only Right One?
(rs pg 203 ¶4-5)

Service Meeting:
(song 65)
The Importance of Visual Contact in the Ministry (10 min.)
(discussion based on be pg 124 ¶1 - pg 125 ¶4)
"New Brochure to Be Offered!" (20 min.)
(Q&A. When considering ¶1, briefly outline the contents of brochure. After discussing ¶2-3, have the sample presentations demonstrated. After discussing ¶4, demonstrate how to start a Bible study on the return visit)
(song 114)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Who Can Deliver Those Crying for Help?
(pgs 28-32 -August 15th study edition)
(songs 68 & 23)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, October 11, 2010

Week of October 11th - 17th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 50)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 11, pgs 114-117, ¶15-21, box on pg 117)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 5-7
No. 1: 1 Chronicles 6:31-47
No. 2: Are Jehovah's Witnesses a Sect or a Cult, and How Old Is Their Religion?
(rs pg 202 ¶1 - pg 203 ¶3)
No. 3: How Can Imperfect Humans Be Holy?
(1 Peter 1:16)

Service Meeting:
(song 81)
How Should You Answer? (10 min.)
(discussion based on be pg 69 ¶1-5) Include demo of a pioneer answering a Bible student who has to a make a personal decision. Bible student asks pioneer: "What would you do in my situation?"
Physical Cleanliness Glorifies God (10 min.)
(talk based on od pg 137 ¶1 - pg 138 ¶2) Invite audience to relate how the clean, neat, and modest appearance of Jehovah's Witnesses attracted them to the truth.
"Do Not Be Afraid" (10 min.)
(Q&A)
(song 67)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Let “the Law of Loving-Kindness” Safeguard Your Tongue
(pgs 21-25 -August 15th study edition)
(songs 77 & 79)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, October 4, 2010

Make Disciples, Teaching Them

This is the info we'll be covering from (pgs 8-10 of the 2010 Yearbook) in the Service Meeting part: "Make Disciples, Teaching Them" this week.

DOING MORE TO OFFER BIBLE STUDIES
Beginning in January 2009, congregations were urged to designate one Saturday or Sunday each month to focus on offering Bible studies. The result? Many publishers have been experiencing surprise and great joy—surprise because offering a study is easier than they had expected and joy because of the variety of people who have accepted a study in the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? Traveling overseers report that congregations are enthusiastic about this new arrangement, and early results are very promising. For example, in the first five months, over 8,000 new Bible studies were started in Italy.

Publishers who have never conducted studies are now making return visits and starting studies. Carolina, in Peru, said: "Before this arrangement I did not conduct any Bible studies, but the suggestion of concentrating one day a month on this made me see the need to strive to start a Bible study. I have been able to show householders that a Bible study is simple and does not take much time. Thanks to Jehovah, by applying the suggestions we have been given, I have had good results; now I conduct two Bible studies."

Satya, a pioneer sister in Britain, was apprehensive about offering a Bible study on the first call. But on the day set aside for offering Bible studies, she determined not to return home without trying this method. She was delighted when a lady immediately accepted her offer. It was much easier than Satya had expected!

Luca, a young brother in Palermo, Sicily, regularly left our magazines with a widow who was afraid to let anyone into her house. One Saturday afternoon, on the day to offer Bible studies, Luca approached the widow with the Bible Teach book open, and he read an excerpt from the book. The lady was intrigued by the book and took some time to talk to Luca. He told her that he had in his hand the answers to her questions—including the one about whether she would ever see her husband again. Luca opened the book to page 72, which explains who will be resurrected. The lady was touched by this Bible hope and accepted a Bible study. She now has a regular study, inviting the Witnesses into her home without fear.

"From the start," reported a circuit overseer in Peru, "this arrangement has helped most congregations increase the number of Bible studies they conduct. One congregation in Chiclayo reported 25 new studies in one month, and in Chepén, 24 new studies were started."

Young publishers have also had success offering Bible studies. Eleven-year-old Giovanna in São Paulo, Brazil, relates: "One Saturday afternoon I was working door-to-door with my mother, offering Bible studies in the Bible Teach book. At the first door, I asked the householder, a well-known businessman, if he believed that the Bible is inspired by God. He said yes. Then I showed him 2 Timothy 3:16. He said that he was moved to see a young girl telling him such beautiful things, and he accepted the book.
"When I called back on the man, I took my grandfather because he is an acquaintance of the householder. The man asked us in, and I invited him to look at the table of contents in the Bible Teach book and choose the subject that interested him the most. He chose chapter 11, 'Why Does God Allow Suffering?' After reading the first two paragraphs, he and his wife asked many questions. They were so happy to find all the answers in the Bible, and they agreed to a regular study. How happy I was to start a study at the first door we called on!"

Of course, not everyone will accept a Bible study, and not all those who start will continue. But as God's fellow workers, we keep offering Bible studies to as many people as possible, knowing that Jehovah is drawing sheeplike ones into his organization before the destruction of Satan's system of things.—John 6:44, 1 Corinthians 3:9.

Week of October 4th - 10th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 10)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 11, pgs 111-114, ¶8-14)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 1-4
No. 1: 1 Chronicles 1:1-27
No. 2: What It Means to Be Peaceable
(1 Peter 3:10-12)
No. 3: Are Jehovah's Witnesses an American Religion, and How Is Their Work Financed?
(rs pg 201 ¶1-6)

Service Meeting:
(song 11)
Why We Report Our Field Service (10 min.)
(talk by the secretary based on od pg 88 ¶1 - pg 90 ¶1)
Local needs (10 min.)
Make Disciples, Teaching Them (10 min.)
(Matthew 28:19, 20) Discussion based on the 2010 Yearbook, pg 8 ¶3 - pg 10 ¶2, after discussing each experience, invite audience to comment on the lessons learned
(song 112)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
How the Ransom Saves Us
(pgs 12-16 -August 15th study edition)
(songs 62 & 99)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, September 27, 2010

Week of September 27th - October 3rd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 92)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 11, pgs 108-111, ¶1-7)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 23-25
No. 1: 2 Kings 23:1-7
No. 2: What Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses Set Them Apart as Different From Other Religions?
(rs pg 199 ¶2 - pg 200 ¶7)
No. 3: In What Ways Can True Christians Let Their Light Shine?
(Matthew 5:14-16)

Service Meeting:
(song 93)
Prepare to Offer the October Magazines (15 min.)
(discussion & review of magazine contents. Choose two or three articles, and invite audience suggestions for questions and scriptures that can be used in presentations. Include demo for each issue)
"Will You Start a Bible Study During October?" (15 min.)
(Q&A. Include one or two demos)
(song 101)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
How Jesus Magnifies God’s Righteousness
(pgs 8-12 -August 15th study edition)
(songs 46 & 133)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, September 20, 2010

Week of September 20th - 26th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 37)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 10, pgs 105-107, ¶18-23, box on pg 107)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 19-22
No. 1: 2 Kings 20:1-11
No. 2: Why Be Mild-Tempered?
(Matthew 5:5)
No. 3: How Can a Person Love Jehovah if He Is Also to Fear Him?
(rs pg 198 ¶4 - pg 199 ¶1)

Service Meeting:
(song 105)
How Did We Do Last Year? (10 min.)
(talk by the service overseer. Review congregation's activity during the past service year, focusing on the good things accomplished. Interview one or two publishers who had outstanding experiences. Mention one or two aspects of the ministry that the congregation can work on during the coming year, and offer practical suggestions for improvement.)
"Instructions for Those Handling Service Meeting Parts" (10 min.)
(talk by an elder)
Help Your Child to Become a Publisher (10 min.)
(discussion based on od pg 82. Interview an exemplary parent who has a young child who is an unbaptized publisher. How did he or she help the child to progress and qualify to become a publisher?
(song 41)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"The Spirit Searches Into...the Deep Things of God"
(pgs 20-24 -July 15th study edition)
(songs 71 & 117)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Week of September 13th - 19th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 63)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 10, pgs 102-105, ¶11-17)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 16-18
No. 1: 2 Kings 17:1-11
No. 2: Is Jehovah in the "Old Testament" the Same as Jesus Christ in the "New Testament"?
(rs pg 197 ¶8 - pg 198 ¶3)
No. 3: Does the Bible Require That We Blindly Believe in God?

Service Meeting:
(song 47)
The Honor of Being a Minister of the Good News (10 min.)
(Enthusiastic talk based on od pg 77 to pg 78 ¶2)
"The Bible—Its Power in Your Life" (20 min.)
(Q&A)- Here's a link to video clip on the website:
The Bible—Its Power in Your Life (pt 2)
(song 114)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Have a Full Share in the Great Spiritual Harvest
(pgs 16-20 -July 15th study edition)
(songs 103 & 102)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Week of September 6th - 12th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 69)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 10, pgs 98-102, ¶1-10)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 12-15
No. 1: 2 Kings 13:1-11
No. 2: Ways in Which We Can Receive Holy Spirit
No. 3: Which Form of the Divine Name is Correct, Jehovah or Yahweh, and Why Is It Important to Know and Use God's Name?
(rs pg 195 ¶1 - pg 197 ¶7)

Service Meeting:
(song 60)
Why We Are Not False Prophets (10 min.)
(Audience discussion based on rs pg 136 ¶2 to the end of pg 137. Have one suggestion from pg 137 demonstrated)
Local Needs (10 min.)
Interview one or two exemplary publishers who've served Jehovah faithfully for many years (10 min.)
-How has the preaching work changed since they first started in the ministry?
-What Kingdom growth have they witnessed in the local area and worldwide?
-How has the organization helped them to progress as an evangelizer?
(song 121)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"What Sort of Persons Ought You to Be!"
(pgs 7-11 -July 15th study edition)
(songs 61 & 29)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, August 30, 2010

Week of August 30th - September 5th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 96)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 9, pgs 95-97, ¶17-21, box on pg 96)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 9-11
~Theocratic Ministry School Review~

Service Meeting:
(song 49)
"Have You Used the Back Cover?" (10 min.)
(Audience discussion. Using a suggestion from the article, demonstrate how the September 1 Watchtower may be offered. Then choose one or two articles in the September Awake! and invite audience to suggest questions and scriptures that could be used in a presentation. Demonstrate how the Awake! may be offered)
"You Can Witness Informally!"(20 min.)
(Part 2. Q&A discussion of ¶9-13 and the box on pg 6)
(song 122)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
What Jehovah's Day Will Reveal
(pgs 3-7 -July 15th study edition)
(songs 133 & 40)

Monday, August 23, 2010

Week of August 23rd - 29th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 98)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 9, pgs 91-95, ¶10-16)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 5-8
No. 1: 2 Kings 6:8-19
No. 2: Why Do Many Bible Translations Not Use the Personal Name of God or Use It Only a Few Times?
(rs pg 193 ¶8 - pg 194 ¶4)
No. 3: How Might Fleshly Desire Become a God?
(Philippians 3:18, 19)

Service Meeting:
(song 52)
Start a Bible Study on the Initial Call During September (10 min.)
(Audience discussion. During September we will offer the Bible Teach book and endeavor to discuss a paragraph or two with the householder. Suggestions & presentation demos)
"You Can Witness Informally!"(20 min.)
(Part 1. Q&A discussion of ¶1-8. Demonstrate one or two of the suggestions.)
(song 31)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Find Refreshment in Spiritual Things
(pgs 25-29 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 57 & 48)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, August 16, 2010

Week of August 16th - 22nd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 44)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 9, pgs 87-90, ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 1-4
No. 1: 2 Kings 1:1-10
No. 2: Why Material Possessions Cannot Give Lasting Satisfaction
(Ecclesiastes 5:10)
No. 3: Where Is God's Name Found in Bible Translations That Are Commonly Used Today?
(rs pg 191 ¶4 - pg 193 ¶7)

Service Meeting:
(song 9)
Help Your Student to Become a Publisher (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 78 ¶3, to the end of pg 80)
Highlight the Practical Value of the Good News (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on be pg 159. Invite audience to comment on issues that are of concern to people in the local territory and for suggestions on how to address such concerns in our presentations)
"Food at the Proper Time" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Announce the date of the next special assembly day if it is known)
(song 116)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Gracious Speech Promotes Good Relations
(pgs 20-24 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 80 & 77)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Week of August 9th - 15th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 5)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 84-86, ¶18-22, box on pg 86)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 21-22
No. 1: 1 Kings 22:1-12
No. 2: When Independence Leads a Person to Imitate the World, Under Whose Control Does He Come?
(rs pg 191 ¶2-3)
No. 3: What Does Elijah's Example Teach Us About Prayer?
(James 5:18)

Service Meeting:
(song 15)
Is Evolution Really Scientific? (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on rs, pg 121 ¶4 - pg 126 ¶2 ... invite audience to relate experiences they've had using this material to give a witness at school or on other occasions)
What Are Your Spiritual Goals? (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on od pg 117, ¶2 to the end of the chapter ... invite audience to comment on how their parents or others helped them to set goals to pursue full-time service)
"A Provision for Christian Ministers" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Announce the dates of the next circuit assembly if known. Invite audience to relate how a recent circuit assembly benefited them)
(song 117)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Conquering the Evil" by Controlling Anger
(pgs 15-19 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 83 & 76)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Week of August 2nd - 8th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 97)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 81-84, ¶10-17)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 18-20
No. 1: 1 Kings 18:21-29
No. 2: In What Sense Will Heaven and Earth Pass Away?
(Revelation 21:1)
No. 3: What Independent Attitudes Must We Avoid?
(rs pg 190 ¶2 - pg 191 ¶1)

Service Meeting:
(song 110)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry—Part 4 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 116 ¶1 - pg 117 ¶1)
Interview one or two publishers who assist the local Regional Building Committee regarding how they have enjoyed this privilege of service.
Local needs (10 min.)
Experiences Starting Bible Studies (10 min.)
(audience discussion & experiences)
(song 24)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Building Up the Congregation"
(pgs 10-14 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 124 & 53)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, July 26, 2010

Week of July 26th - August 1st

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 13)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 77-81, ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 15-17
No. 1: 1 Kings 15:1-15
No. 2: Who Urged Humans to Feel Free to Make Their Own Decisions Without Regard for God's Commands?
(rs pg 189 ¶3 - pg 190 ¶1)
No. 3: Why Armageddon Is Necessary

Service Meeting:
(song 81)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry - Part 3 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 114 ¶2 - pg 115 ¶4)
-Interview any exemplary publishers in the congregation who attended either Ministerial Training School or Gilead School regarding how they benefited from the course. If there is not one in the congregation, relate published experiences.
Prepare to Offer the Magazines During August (10 min.)
(audience discussion & presentation demos)
"Wisdom Is Proved Righteous by Its Works" (10 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 105)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Find Security Among God's People"
(pgs 6-10 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 122)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Week of July 19th - 25th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 135)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 72-75, ¶17-21 and box on pg 75)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 12-14
No. 1: 1 Kings 12:12-20
No. 2: What Can Help Us to See Our Brothers as Jehovah Does?
No. 3: Treasure Your Relationship With Jehovah, and Avoid Bad Associations
(rs pg 189 ¶2)

Service Meeting:
(song 78)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry - Part 2 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 112 ¶3 - pg 114 ¶1)
-Interview one or two pioneers regarding how they were able to make adjustments in their schedule in order to pioneer
How to Prepare for the Next School Year (10 min.)
(audience discussion)
-Invite audience to outline some of the challenges Christian youths will face at school. Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during Family Worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Peter 3:15) Choose one or two topics, and relate some helpful info found in our publications. Invite audience to comment on how they were able to give a witness while at school.
"Am I Doing Enough?" (10 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 28)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do Not Grieve Jehovah's Holy Spirit"
(pgs 28-32 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 71 & 26)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Week of July 12th - 18th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 32)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 69-72, ¶9-16)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 9-11
No. 1: 1 Kings 9:10-23
No. 2: What Is the Bible's Counsel on Materialistic Pursuits and Overindulgence in Alcohol?
(rs pg 188 ¶3-4)
No. 3: How Genuine Christians Reflect the Wisdom From Above
(James 3:17)

Service Meeting:
(song 39)
Have You Tried It? (15 min.)
(audience discussion) Briefly review info from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry:
—"Meet the Challenge of Witnessing to Men" (8/09)
—"We Are Witnesses All the Time" (11/09)
—"Be a Good Assistant at the Door" (3/10)
"Our Priority" (15 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 55)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Brothers—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out!"
(pgs 24-28 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 45 & 11)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, July 5, 2010

Week of July 5th - 11th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 43)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 66-69, ¶1-8)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 7-8
No. 1: 1 Kings 8:14-26
No. 2: Why Are We Warned About Becoming Wise in Our Own Eyes?
(Isaiah 5:21)
No. 3: When People Cast Aside the Bible Standard on Sexual Morality, Do They Really Gain Freedom?
(rs pg 187 ¶5 - pg 188 ¶2)

Service Meeting:
(song 59)
Local needs (10 min.)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry--Part 1 (10 min.)
(talk based on od pg 111 ¶1 - pg 112 ¶2 ... Interview publishers who've moved or learned another language in order to expand their ministry)
-What challenges did they have to overcome?
-How did their family or the congregation assist them?
-What blessings have they enjoyed?
Help Your Students to Make a Self-Examination (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on be pg 261 ¶2, to the end of pg 262)
(song 47)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Women, Why Submit to Headship?"
(pgs 12-16 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 86 & 120)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, June 28, 2010

Week of June 28th - July 4th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 62)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 6, pgs 62-65, ¶19-25, box on pg 65)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 3-6
~Theocratic Ministry School Review~

Service Meeting:
(song 90)
Prepare to Offer the Magazines for July (15 min.)
(audience discussion, review of contents, and presentation demos ... Conclude with a demonstration showing how a Bible study may be started on the return visit - See km 8/07, p. 3)
Trained From Infancy (15 min.)
(audience discussion)
Timothy was known as a zealous and skillful evangelizer (Philippians 2:20-22) This was due, in some measure, to the spiritual foundation he received from his mother and grandmother from the time he was an infant. (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15) The following Scriptural suggestions will help parents to train their children to become good evangelizers:

(1) Take your child in the ministry as soon as possible; train him to participate according to his age and ability. (Proverbs 22:6)
(2) Set a good example in making the ministry a priority.
(Philippians 1:9, 10)
(3) Instill love and appreciation for the preaching work during Family Worship and on other occasions. (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7)
(4) Be positive about the ministry in your attitude and speech. (Philippians 3:8; 4:8; 1 Timothy 1:12)
(5) Share regularly as a family, making the ministry a habit.
(Acts 5:41, 42)
(6) Associate with those who are zealous ministers. (Proverbs 13:20)

Invite the audience to comment on specific things their parents did to help them to develop an enjoyable and effective ministry.
(song 88)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Men, Do You Submit to Christ's Headship?"
(pgs 8-12 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 5 & 123)

Monday, June 21, 2010

Week of June 21st - 27th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 52)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 6, pgs 59-62, ¶10-18)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 1-2
No. 1: 1 Kings 1:1-14
No. 2: What Effect Could Use of Images in Worship Have on Our Own Future?
(rs pg 187 ¶1-4)
No. 3: Why Is Obeying God Good for Us Both Physically and Spiritually?

Service Meeting:
(song 130)
The Offer for July (15 min.)
(audience discussion & presentation demos)
"Be Bible-Study Conscious" (15 min.)
(Q&A discussion and demo with the 'Know the Truth' tract)
(song 92)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Are You Fully Following the Christ?"
(pgs 24-28 -April 15th study edition)
(songs 54 & 17)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Week of June 14th - 20th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 115)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 6, pgs 56-59, ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 22-24
No. 1: 2 Samuel 22:1-20
No. 2: How Was the Law a Tutor Leading to Christ?
(Galatians 3:24)
No. 3: How Should We Feel About Any Images That We May Formerly Have Venerated?
(rs pg 186 ¶3-5)

Service Meeting:
(song 101)
What Did We Accomplish? (10 min.)
(audience discussion re: activity during the Memorial season)
Good Teaching Provides Application (10 min.)
(Talk based on be pg 60)
"Is Your Eye Simple?" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
(song 7)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Turn Your Eyes Away From Worthless Things!"
(pgs 20-24 -April 15th study edition)
(songs 61 & 52)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Week of June 7th - 13th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 48)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 5, pgs 53-55, ¶16-20, box on pg 55)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 19-21
No. 1: 2 Samuel 19:11-23
No. 2: How Does God View Images That Are Objects of Worship?
(rs pg 185 ¶3 – pg 186 ¶2)
No. 3: Ways in Which the Devil Blinds People to the Truth
(2 Corinthians 4:4)

Service Meeting:
(song 60)
Witness in a Way That is Understandable (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on be pgs 226-229)
Local needs (10 min.)
Methods of Preaching the Good News--Working Multilingual Territories (10 min.)
(audience discussion, od pg 107 ¶2-3)
(song 75)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Holy Spirit's Role in the Outworking of Jehovah's Purpose"
(pgs 7-11 -April 15th study edition)
(songs 116 & 19)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, May 31, 2010

Week of May 31st - June 6th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 114)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 5, pgs 50-53, ¶9-15)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 16-18
No. 1: 2 Samuel 17:1-13
No. 2: Why Jesus Is Called "Lord of the Sabbath"
(Matthew 12:8)
No. 3: Should We Venerate "Saints" as Intercessors With God?
(rs pg 184 ¶5 – pg 185 ¶2)

Service Meeting:
(song 35)
"Have You Demonstrated a Study on the Initial Call?" (10 min.)
(talk & demo)
"How to Train New Ones to Preach" (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion / demo showing elder working with a new publisher)
(song 22)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Young People—Strengthen Your Desire to Serve Jehovah"
(pgs 3-7 -April 15th study edition)
(songs 89 & 41)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, May 24, 2010

Week of May 24th - 30th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 37)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 5, pgs 46-50, ¶1-8)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 13-15
No. 1: 2 Samuel 13:23-33
No. 2: May Images Be Used Simply as Aids in Worship of the True God?
(rs pg 183 ¶5 – pg 184 ¶4)
No. 3: Why We Should Not Use the World to the Full
(1 Corinthians 7:31)

Service Meeting:
(song 128)
Prepare to Offer the Magazines in June (10 min.)
(audience discussion / presentation demo)
"You Would Make a Good Pio­neer!" (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
(song 85)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"One Flock, One Shepherd"
(pgs 24-28 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 99 & 125)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Week of May 17th - 23rd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 49)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 4, pgs 41-45, ¶19-24, box on pg 45)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 9-12
No. 1: 2 Samuel 10:1-12
No. 2: Why Did Jesus Base His Teachings on the Scriptures?
(John 7:16-18)
No. 3: What Does the Bible Say About the Making of Images Used as Objects of Worship?
(rs pg 183 ¶1-4)

Service Meeting:
(song 12)
Can You Auxiliary Pioneer During the Summer? (10 min.)
(audience discussion of od pgs 112-113, outlining the requirements. Invite comments from those who've been able to use vacation from work or school to auxiliary pioneer)
Methods of Preaching the Good News - Informal Witnessing (10 min.)
(audience discussion of od pg 101, ¶2 - pg 102, ¶2)
"Christian Ministers Need to Pray" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
(song 67)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun"
(pgs 19-23 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 108 & 30)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, May 10, 2010

Week of May 10th - 16th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 131)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 4, pgs 38-41, ¶11-18)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 4-8
No. 1: 2 Samuel 6:1-13
No. 2: What Do We Know About Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Nationalistic Ceremonies?
(rs pg 181 ¶5 — pg 182 ¶5)
No. 3: Why Greed Is Idolatry
(Ephesians 5:5)

Service Meeting:
(song 25)
Give Practical Assistance to Those in the Territory (10 min.)
(Based on be pg 188, ¶4 – pg 189)
A Clean Kingdom Hall Honors Jeho­vah (10 min.)
"This Good News Will Be Preached!" (10 min.)
(song 118)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Walk by Spirit and Live Up to Your Dedication"
(pgs 14-18 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 63 & 51)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, May 3, 2010

Week of May 3rd - 9th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 4)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 4, pgs 35-38 ¶1-10)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 1-3
No. 1: 2 Samuel 2:12-23
No. 2: Did Jesus Use God's Name in His Ministry?
No. 3: What Underlies Holidays in Memory of the "Spirits of the Dead"?
(rs pg 180 ¶3 - pg 181 ¶3)

Service Meeting:
(song 31)
If Householder Says, 'You Don't Believe in Jesus' (10 min.)
(Audience discussion based on rs pg 219)
Local needs (10 min.)
Enjoy the Blessings of Group Witnessing (10 min.)
(Audience discussion of od pg 108 ¶1-3. Invite service overseer to outline the schedule and locations for meetings for service. Audience commentary on benefits of this arrangement)
(song 100)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Baptized in the Name of Whom and What?"
(pgs 10-14 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 58 & 59)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, April 26, 2010

Week of April 26th - May 2nd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 82)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 3, pgs 33-34 ¶20-24, box on pg 34)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 26-31
~Theocratic Ministry School Review~

Service Meeting:
(song 135)
Prepare to Offer The Watchtower and Awake! (5 min.)
(Begin with pioneer doing a demo presentation/ ask audience which articles, questions, and scriptures they intend to use.)
"District Conventions-A Time for Joyful Worship" (25 min.)
(Q&A discussion. As time permits, discuss pertinent reminders from "District Convention Reminders," on pgs 6-7)
(song 104)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Welcome to the Best Way of Life!"
(pgs 24-28 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 94 & 65)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Week of April 19th - 25th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 6)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 3, pgs 29-33 ¶10-19)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 23-25
No. 1: 1 Samuel 23:1-12
No. 2: What Should We Know About Easter and New Year's Celebrations?
(rs pg 179 ¶3 - pg 180 ¶2)
No. 3: Why Generosity Is Rewarding
(Proverbs 11:25)

Service Meeting:
(song 127)
"What Do Others Learn From Watching You?" (15 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
Question Box (15 min.)
(Audience discussion. Read and discuss the cited scriptures)
(song 43)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"The Spirit and the Bride Keep On Saying: 'Come!'"
(pgs 14-18 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 47 & 134)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, April 12, 2010

Week of April 12th - 18th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 16)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 3, pgs 25-29 ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 19-22
No. 1: 1 Samuel 21:1-9
No. 2: How Should We Feel About Things That Jehovah Hates?
(Proverbs 6:16-19)
No. 3: What Principles Should Guide Us in Connection With Celebrations?
(rs pg 178 ¶3 - pg 179 ¶2)

Service Meeting:
(song 9)
Reach the Heart by Encouraging Listeners to Think (10 min.)
(Talk based on be pg 58 ¶3 to the end of subheading that begins on pg 59)
"Be Persuasive in Your Teaching." (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion. After ¶4, have a pioneer do a Bible study demo with the Bible Teach book, incorporating suggestions in the article)
(song 10)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Skillfully Wield "the Sword of the Spirit"
(pgs 10-14 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 96 & 113)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, April 5, 2010

Week of April 5th - 11th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 2)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 2, pgs 21-23 ¶15-20, box on pg 23)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 16-18
No. 1: 1 Samuel 18:1-16
No. 2: What Should We Consider When Examining Christmas Traditions?
(rs pg 177 ¶4 - pg 178 ¶2)
No. 3: Why Follow the Course of Hospitality?
(Romans 12:13)

Service Meeting:
(song 124)
Householder says: 'I Don't Believe in God' (10 min.)
(Audience discussion based on rs pgs 150 & 151)
Local needs (10 min.)
Return to Visit Interested Ones Who Attended the Memorial (10 min.)
(Talk. Mention Memorial attendance and relate experiences had. Also extend an invite for the upcoming special talk.)
(song 79)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Speak the Word of God With Boldness"
(pgs 5-9 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 33 & 92)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, March 29, 2010

Week of March 29th - April 4th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 93)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 2, pgs 18-21 ¶9-14)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 14-15
No. 1: 1 Samuel 14:24-35
No. 2: Ways in Which We Can Draw Close to Jehovah
(James 4:8)
No. 3: Who Were the Wise Men, or Magi, Who Were Led to Jesus by a Star?
(rs pg 177 ¶1-3)

Service Meeting:
(song 112)
Starting Bible Studies (10 min.)
(Interview a publisher & demonstrate effective introductions)
Participate in the Greatest Search Ever! (10 min.)
(talk based on od pg 95 - subheading "Searching Out Deserving Ones")
"Be a Good Assistant at the Door" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
(song 76)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah's Way of Ruling Vindicated!"
(pgs 28-32-January 15th study edition)
(songs 108 & 14)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)

Monday, March 22, 2010

Week of March 22nd - 28th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 69)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 2, pgs 15-18, ¶1-8)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 10-13
No. 1: 1 Samuel 10:17-27
No. 2: Is Christmas a Celebration Based on the Bible?
(rs pg 176 ¶1-4)
No. 3: Why Evolution Is Incompatible With Christianity

Service Meeting:
(song 8)
Prepare to Offer the Special Issue of the April 1st Watchtower (15 min.)
(review contents, 2 presentation demos)
Help Interested Ones Who Will Attend the Memorial (15 min.)
(Talk reminding publishers of their role in assisting Bible students, inactive publishers, and visitors -see March 2008 Our Kingdom Ministry, pg 4. Brief demo and reminder to all of the Memorial Bible reading)
(song 109)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Satan's Way of Ruling Sure to Fail"
(pgs 24-28 -January 15th study edition)
(songs 132 & 133)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Week of March 15th - 21st

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 101)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 1, pgs 11-13, ¶16-20, box on pg 13)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 5-9
No. 1: 1 Samuel 6:1-9
No. 2: What Defense Do We Have Against Satan and His Demons?
No. 3: What Does the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Mean?
(rs pg 175 ¶1-3)

Service Meeting:
(song 44)
Make Good Use of the 2010 Yearbook. (15 min.)
(Audience discussion. Discuss "A Letter From the Governing Body." Using selected experiences from the Yearbook, point out how such experiences encourage us in our ministry. Encourage all to complete their reading of the Yearbook)
"The Work of Paramount Importance." (15 min.)
(Q&A discussion. After paragraph 3, interview publisher who has had the privilege of conducting a progressive Bible study. What changes did the Bible student have to make? What effect did this have on the publisher?)
(song 66)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Prove to Be a Real Follower of Christ"
(pgs 12-16 -January 15th study edition)
(songs 40 & 84)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, March 8, 2010

Week of March 8th - 14th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 117)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 1, pgs 8-11, ¶8-15)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 1-4
No. 1: 1 Samuel 2:18-29
No. 2: Did Jesus Teach That the Wicked Would Be Tormented After Death?
(rs pg 174 ¶5)
No. 3: The Scriptures Reveal Jehovah's Love for Children

Service Meeting:
(song 109)
Will the Bible Message You Present Be Heard? (10 min.)
(talk based on be pg 109 ¶2, to the end of the chapter)
"Expressing Gratitude for God's Greatest Gift" (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion. After paragraph 3, review local field service arrangements for the distribution of the special invitation to the Memorial. Have auxiliary pioneer demonstrate presentation and discuss how making room for auxiliary pioneering has been of benefit to them)
(song 8)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Belonging To Jehovah - An Undeserved Kindness"
(pgs 7-11 -January 15th study edition)
(songs 62 & 107)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, March 1, 2010

Week of March 1st - 7th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 119)
"Come Be My Follower" (yay, I love this book!)
(chapter 1, pgs 5-8, ¶1-7)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ruth 1-4
No. 1: Ruth 3:1-13
No. 2: How Being Merciful Benefits Us
(Matthew 5:7)
No. 3: What Is the Penalty for Sin?
(rs pg 174 ¶1-4)

Service Meeting:
(song 42)
Starting Bible Studies (10 min.)
(rs pg 12 Introductions for Use in the Field Ministry)
Local Needs (10 min.)
The Importance of Conviction in Our Ministry (10 min.)
(based on be pg 194 ¶1 - pg 196 ¶4)
(song 32)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Why Dedicate Yourself to Jehovah?"
(pgs 3-7 -January 15th study edition)
(songs 7 & 106)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, February 22, 2010

Week of February 22nd - 28th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 64)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 17, pgs 200-205, ¶11-22)
*final study in this book*

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Judges 19-21
-Theocratic Ministry School Review-

Service Meeting:
(song 20)
The Offer for March (10 min.)
(Interview 2 publishers, discuss useful features of the literature, give presentation demo or reenact an experience showing how to use the publications to start a Bible study)
A Reasoning Manner Encourages People to Listen (10 min.)
(Talk based on be pg 251 to pg 253 ¶2)
Directing Interested Ones to Jehovah's Organization (10 min.)
(audience discussion -od pg 99 -the 3 paragraphs under the subheading)
(song 122)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Cultivate Love That Never Fails"
(pgs 24-28 -December 15th study edition)
(songs 3 & 50)

book abbreviations:
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

* od (Organized to Do Jehovah's Will)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Week of February 15th - 21st

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 54)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 17, pgs 196-200 , ¶1-10)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Judges 15-18
No. 1: Judges 16:1-12
No. 2: What Is the 'Fiery Gehenna' to Which Jesus Referred?
(rs pg 173 ¶1-3)
No. 3: Why Jesus Called the Devil "the Father of the Lie"
(John 8:44)

Service Meeting:
(song 13)
Prepare to Offer The Watchtower and Awake! (15 min.)
(Brief review of magazine contents. Include a soliloquy showing how a publisher might take time to prepare, determining which articles may be more appropriate for the territory. Develop a question, and select applicable scriptures to be used)
"Come Be My Follower" (15 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Use material based on be pg 70 to provide appropriate reminders about commenting at congregation meetings)
(song 82)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"The Messiah! God's Means of Salvation"
(pgs 20-24 -December 15th study edition)
(songs 109 & 5)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, February 8, 2010

Week of February 8th - 14th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 23)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 16, pgs 189-195, ¶15-22, box on pg 194)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Judges 11-14
No. 1: Judges 13:1-14
No. 2: What Can We Learn From Jesus' Words Recorded at
Luke 16:9-13?
No. 3: What Is the 'Eternal Torment' Referred to in Revelation?
(rs pg 172 ¶2-3)

Service Meeting:
(song 94)
Answering Questions About Holidays (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on rs pgs 178 & 179. Include a parent/child demo preparing a response to the question, Why don't you celebrate Easter?)
"Memorial Invitations to Be Distributed Earth Wide!" (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion and info regarding field service arrangements for the upcoming Memorial campaign - March 13th-30th)
(song 18)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Maintain Joy in Times of Trouble"
(pgs 15-19 -December 15th study edition)
(songs 75 & 74)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, February 1, 2010

Week of February 1st - 7th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 26)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 16, pgs 186-189, ¶9-14, box on pgs 192-193)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Judges 8-10
No. 1: Judges 8:1-12
No. 2: Is There Eternal Punishment for the Wicked?
(rs pg 171 ¶2 - pg 172 ¶1)
No. 3: What Are the Benefits of Knowing the Truth About Death?

Service Meeting:
(song 129)
"A Help for Telephone Witnessing" (10 min.)
(audience discussion of the article & worksheet included in the KM and brief demo)
Starting Bible Studies (10 min.)
(encouraging experiences/presentation demo for local territory)
Use Visual Aids in Your Ministry (10 min.)
(talk based on be pg 247 and pg 248 ¶1)
(song 98)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Make Your Advancement Manifest"
(pgs 11-15 -December 15th study edition)
(songs 45 & 97)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Monday, January 25, 2010

Week of January 25th - 31st

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 27)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 16, pgs 183-186, ¶1-8)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Judges 5-7
No. 1: Judges 7:1-11
No. 2: How Can We Identify "the Great Harlot" Described in Revelation 17:1?
No. 3: Does Anyone Ever Get out of the Bible Hell?
(rs pg 170 ¶4 - pg 171 ¶1)

Service Meeting:
(song 111)
The Offer for February (10 min.)
(review literature offer/demo with publisher offering Bible study in an informal setting)
Are You Putting it Off? (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion/demo explaining the purpose of the DPA (durable power of attorney) card and requesting it be placed in our personal medical file. Selected health-care agents and any non-Witness family members should be fully informed)
(song 29)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Displaying Good Manners as Ministers of God"
(pgs 24-29 -November 15th study edition)
(songs 34 & 72)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, January 18, 2010

Week of January 18th - 24th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 70)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 15, pgs 179-182, ¶18-23, box on pg 180)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Judges 1-4
No. 1: Judges 2:11-23
No. 2: What Sort of People Go to the Bible Hell?
(rs pg 170 ¶1-3)
No. 3: God Did Not Create the Devil

Service Meeting:
(song 115)
Prepare to Offer The Watchtower and Awake! (15 min.)
(discuss contents / demo with young publisher)
Question Box (15 min.)
(Audience discussion. Read and discuss the cited scriptures)
(song 125)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Growing in Brotherly Love"
(pgs 20-24 -November 15th study edition)
(songs 25 & 73)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, January 11, 2010

Week of January 11th - 17th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 126)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 15, pgs 174-179, ¶10-17, box on pg 177)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Joshua 21-24
No. 1: Joshua 24:1-13
No. 2: Is God Uncaring and Hard-Hearted?
No. 3: Does the Bible Say That the Soul Survives the Death of the Body?
(rs pg 169 ¶1-5)

Service Meeting:
(song 1)
Teach Your Bible Students How to Study (15 min.)
(audience discussion based on: be pgs 28-31, under subheading: "How to Study" ... begin with a demo of publisher showing new student how to prepare, using material on pg 7 of the Bible Teach book)
"Am I Qualified to Preach?" (15 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Interview publisher asking questions such as: What obstacles did you have to overcome to preach effectively? In what ways were you helped to become an active & productive minister?)
(song 97)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Treasure Your Place in the Congregation"
(pgs 13-17 -November 15th study edition)
(songs 53 & 48)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Week of January 4th -10th

*sorry I'm late posting this
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 95)
Keep Yourselves In God's Love
(chapter 15, pgs 171-174, ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Joshua 16-20
No. 1: Joshua 17:1-10
No. 2: What Will Those Who Go to Heaven Do There?
(rs pg 168 ¶2-6)
No. 3: Why "Limping Upon Two Different Opinions" Cannot Please God
(1 Kings 18:21)

Service Meeting:
(song 103)
Use Questions to Reach the Heart of Your Bible Students (10 min.)
(talk based on: be pg 239, subheadings: 'To Add Emphasis' & 'To Expose Wrong Thinking')
Local needs (10 min.)
Use Bible Literature in Your Ministry (10 min.)
(od pgs 100-101, audience discussion of the 3 paragraphs under "Using Bible Literature" -suggestions on making good use of literature and avoiding waste)
(song 92)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Enrich Your Prayers Through Bible Study"
(pgs 7-11 -November 15th study edition)
(songs 56 & 57)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)