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