Saturday, April 13, 2013

Week of April 15th - 21st

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/15

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 6 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 8, pgs 92-95, ¶1-7)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading:  Luke 13-17
No. 1:  Luke 16:16-31
No. 2: Does Our Imperfect State Mean That We Are Worthless to God? (Psalm 103:8, 9, 14; Galatians 6:9)
No. 3: Are All Humans Children of God?
(rs pg 303 ¶3 – pg 304 ¶4)

Service Meeting:
(song 95)
(10 min): Question Box. Discussion.
(10 min): Ways to Expand Your MinistryPart 2.
(Talk based on od page 112, ¶3, to page 114, ¶1. Interview one or two pioneers regarding how they were able to make adjustments in order to pioneer.)
(10 min): Do You Witness at Your Workplace?
Discussion based on the following questions: (1) Why is it good for your workmates to know that you are one of Jehovah's Witnesses? (2) How can you let them know? (3) What situations at work provide opportunities to give a witness? (4) Why is it good to keep a Bible and some publications at your workplace if possible? (5) Why is it best to avoid prolonged witnessing during the time you should be working? (6) What good experiences have you had witnessing at work?
(song 45 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Stay In Jehovah's Valley of Protection"
(pgs 17-21 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 133 & 16)

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

Monday, April 8, 2013

Week of April 8th - 14th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/4/8

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 123 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 7, pgs 88-91, ¶14-20)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Luke 10-12
No. 1: Luke 12:1-21
No. 2: What Explains the Various Racial Characteristics?
(rs pg 302 ¶2 – pg 303 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We View Jehovah as Our Father
(Matthew 6:9)

Service Meeting:
(song 60)
(10 min): You Can Be a Source of Encouragement.
(Romans 1:11, 12)
(Discussion by the service overseer. Mention the number of regular pioneers in the congregation. Outline some ways we can encourage them, such as by giving commendation, working with them in service, assisting with travel expenses, or sharing a meal. Invite pioneers to comment on how they have been encouraged by others. If the congregation has no regular pioneers, tailor the discussion to auxiliary pioneers.)
(10 min): Answering Questions About the Last Days.
(Discussion based on rs pg 241, ¶5, to pg 243, ¶1. Have one suggestion briefly demonstrated.)
(10 min): "Take as a Pattern the ProphetsJonah."
(Questions and answers.)
(song 13 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do You Appreciate Our Spiritual Heritage?"
(pgs 8-12 - February 15th, 2013 study edition)
(songs 22 & 75)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)