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)