Monday, August 27, 2012

Week of August 27th - September 2nd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 100 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 200-202, ¶14-21)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 35-38
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~

Service Meeting:
(song 69)
(10 min): Announcements. "Adjustments to Midweek Meeting."
(Talk. Following the talk, use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in September.)
(15 min): Witness in a Way That Is Understandable.
(Discussion based on be, pages 226-229. Demonstrate one or two points from the material.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Luke 10:1-4, 17 read. Consider how this account can help us in our ministry.)
(song 57 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Let Jehovah Lead You to True Freedom"
(pgs 7-11 - July 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 27)

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

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Week of August 20th - 26th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 83 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 198-200 ¶8-13 + box on pg 201)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 32-34
No. 1: Ezekiel 34:15-28
No. 2: What Scriptures Influence a Christian's Attitude Toward Patriotic Ceremonies? (rs pg 274 ¶2 - 275 ¶3)
No. 3: Why Meaningful Prayers Involve More Than Words
(Psalm 145:18; Matthew 22:37)

Service Meeting:
(song 76)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): If Someone Says: 'I Believe in Evolution.'
(Discussion based on rs, pg 126, ¶3, to the end of pg 128. Include a brief demonstration showing how we may reply when someone says, 'I believe that God created man by means of evolution.'
(10 min): Encourage One Another. (Hebrews 10:25)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 108, ¶2; pg 109, ¶2; and pg 181, ¶1. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(10 min): "Safeguard Your Mind."
(Q&A. Announce the dates of the circuit assembly if they are known.)
(song 70 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"They Were Borne Along by Holy Spirit"
(pgs 25-29 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 37 & 95)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook

Monday, August 13, 2012

Week of August 13th - 19th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 63 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 25, pgs 196-198, ¶1-7 + boxes on pgs 199-200)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 28-31
No. 1: Ezekiel 28:17-26
No. 2: Separate the Myths From the Facts About Jesus Christ
No. 3: What Scriptures Influence a Christian's View of Involvement in Political Issues?  (rs pg 273 ¶2 - 274 ¶1)

Service Meeting:
(song 115)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): Lay the Groundwork to Return.
(Discussion based on the following questions:  (1) Why is it beneficial to lay the groundwork for a return visit on the initial call, and how can we do so? (2) How can we choose a question to answer on the next visit that is intriguing to the householder? (3) Why is it good to agree on a definite time for the next discussion and, if possible, obtain the householder's phone number or e-mail address? (4) Why should we try to return promptly, perhaps within a few days? (5) What information should we write down after the initial call?)
(10 min): Interview one or two full-time servants.
(What encouraged them to take up this service? What challenges to continuing in the full-time service have they experienced, and what enabled them to continue? What blessings have they enjoyed?
Encourage publishers to consider regular pioneering during the upcoming service year.)
(10 min): "Safeguard Your Conscience."
(Q&A. Announce the date of the special assembly day if this is known.)
(song 65 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Why Put Jehovah's Service First?"
(pgs 20-24 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 66 & 103)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, August 6, 2012

Week of August 6th - 12th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 60 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 24, pgs 194-195, ¶16-21)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 24-27
No. 1: Ezekiel  24:15-27
No. 2: Under What Circumstances Did God Allow the Israelites to Engage in Warfare? (rs pg 271 ¶5 - 273 ¶1)
No. 3: Does Ezekiel 18:20 Contradict Exodus 20:5?

Service Meeting:
(song 88)
(5 min): Announcements.
(10 min): Are You Prepared for the New School Year?
(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 of the helpful information found in our publications. Invite audience to comment on how they were able to give a witness while at school.
(10 min): Local needs.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in August.
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover series of The Watchtower, invite the audience to give suggestions on an interest-arousing question to ask, and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for the cover series of Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine.
Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(song 97 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Jehovah Reveals What "Must Shortly Take Place"
(pgs 14-18 - June 15th study edition)
(songs 116 & 54)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)