Monday, November 26, 2012

Week of November 26th - December 2nd

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/26

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 62 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 2, pgs 14-17, ¶1-6 + chart on pg 19)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Micah 1-7
No. 1: Micah 3:1-12
No. 2: What Points to the Paradise Referred to at Luke 23:43 as Being Earthly? (rs pg 287 ¶2 - pg 288 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We Know That Jehovah Is the Hearer of Prayer
(1 John 5:14)

Service Meeting:
(song 56)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday
(Using the sample presentation on page 4, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in December. Encourage all to have a share.)
(10 min): Their Surplus Offset a Deficiency 
(Talk by an elder based on November 15, 2012, Watchtower, pgs 8-9.)http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012847
(15 min): "Do Not Limit Yourself—Dealing With a Busy Schedule"
(Questions and answers. Briefly interview someone who has shared in the Bible study work despite having a busy schedule.)
(song 73 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Meeting Today's Adversities With Courage"
(pgs 7-11 - October 15th study edition)
(songs 81 & 33)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

additional publications to bring this week:
* November 15, 2012 Watchtower

Monday, November 19, 2012

Week of November 19th - 25th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/19

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 81 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 10-13, ¶15-21)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Obadiah - Jonah 4
No. 1: Jonah 2:1-10
No. 2: How True Worship Unites People of Different Backrounds(Psalm 133:1)
No. 3: Why the Paradise Referred to at Luke 23:43 Cannot Be a Part Hades or of Heaven
(rs pg 286 ¶1 - pg 287 ¶1)

Service Meeting:
(song 95)
(15 min): Serving Where the Need Is Greater Brings Many Blessings From Jehovah.
(Discussion based on 2012 Yearbook, pg 114, ¶1 - to page 116, ¶1;
page 151, ¶3; page 153, ¶1 & 2; and page 170, ¶1 - to page 171, ¶3.
Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(15 min): "Do Not Limit Yourself - Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy"
(Questions and answers. Briefly interview someone with limited secular education or a timid personality who has shared in the Bible study work.)
(song 26 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Congregates His Joyful People"
(pgs 28-32 - September 15th study edition)
(songs 119 & 118)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

additional publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook

Monday, November 12, 2012

Week of November 12th - 18th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/12

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 66 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 7-10, ¶8-14)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Amos 1-9
No. 1: Amos 3:1-15
No. 2: Does the "New Testament" Refer to a Future Earthly Paradise, or Is That Only in the "Old Testament"?
(rs pg 285 ¶1-3)
No. 3: How Can We Benefit From an Understanding of
Psalm 51:17? 

Service Meeting:
(song 68)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'You Don't Believe in Jesus.'
(Discussion based on rs, pg 219, ¶1-3. Have one brief demonstration.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Mark 1:16-20 read. Consider how this account can help us in our ministry)
(10 min): "See Good for Your Hard Work."
(Questions and answers)
(song 98 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"You Know Neither the Day Nor the Hour"
(pgs 23-27 September 15th study edition)
(songs 43 & 92)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, November 5, 2012

Week of November 5th - 11th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/11/5

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 115 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 1, pgs 4-7, ¶1-7)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Joel 1-3
No. 1: Joel 2:17-27
No. 2: In What Practical Ways Might We Apply Proverbs 22:3?
No. 3: How Can We Show Respect for Jehovah's Organization?
(rs pg 284 ¶3-7)

Service Meeting:
(song 86)
(10 min): The Women Telling the Good News Are a Large Army (Psalm 68:11) (Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 117, ¶2, to pg 118, ¶2; and pg 130, ¶1, to pg 131, ¶2. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned)
(10 min): Local needs
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in November
(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 105 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Learn From the Patience of Jehovah and Jesus"
(pgs 18-22 September 15th study edition)
(songs 35 & 90)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

extra publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook