Week of May 17th - 23rd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 49)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 4, pgs 41-45, ¶19-24, box on pg 45)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 9-12
No. 1: 2 Samuel 10:1-12
No. 2: Why Did Jesus Base His Teachings on the Scriptures?
(John 7:16-18)
No. 3: What Does the Bible Say About the Making of Images Used as Objects of Worship?
(rs pg 183 ¶1-4)

Service Meeting:
(song 12)
Can You Auxiliary Pioneer During the Summer? (10 min.)
(audience discussion of od pgs 112-113, outlining the requirements. Invite comments from those who've been able to use vacation from work or school to auxiliary pioneer)
Methods of Preaching the Good News - Informal Witnessing (10 min.)
(audience discussion of od pg 101, ¶2 - pg 102, ¶2)
"Christian Ministers Need to Pray" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
(song 67)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun"
(pgs 19-23 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 108 & 30)

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

Week of May 10th - 16th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 131)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 4, pgs 38-41, ¶11-18)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 4-8
No. 1: 2 Samuel 6:1-13
No. 2: What Do We Know About Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Nationalistic Ceremonies?
(rs pg 181 ¶5 — pg 182 ¶5)
No. 3: Why Greed Is Idolatry
(Ephesians 5:5)

Service Meeting:
(song 25)
Give Practical Assistance to Those in the Territory (10 min.)
(Based on be pg 188, ¶4 – pg 189)
A Clean Kingdom Hall Honors Jeho­vah (10 min.)
"This Good News Will Be Preached!" (10 min.)
(song 118)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Walk by Spirit and Live Up to Your Dedication"
(pgs 14-18 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 63 & 51)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Week of May 3rd - 9th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 4)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 4, pgs 35-38 ¶1-10)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 1-3
No. 1: 2 Samuel 2:12-23
No. 2: Did Jesus Use God's Name in His Ministry?
No. 3: What Underlies Holidays in Memory of the "Spirits of the Dead"?
(rs pg 180 ¶3 - pg 181 ¶3)

Service Meeting:
(song 31)
If Householder Says, 'You Don't Believe in Jesus' (10 min.)
(Audience discussion based on rs pg 219)
Local needs (10 min.)
Enjoy the Blessings of Group Witnessing (10 min.)
(Audience discussion of od pg 108 ¶1-3. Invite service overseer to outline the schedule and locations for meetings for service. Audience commentary on benefits of this arrangement)
(song 100)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Baptized in the Name of Whom and What?"
(pgs 10-14 -March 15th study edition)
(songs 58 & 59)

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

Week of April 26th - May 2nd

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 82)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 3, pgs 33-34 ¶20-24, box on pg 34)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 26-31
~Theocratic Ministry School Review~

Service Meeting:
(song 135)
Prepare to Offer The Watchtower and Awake! (5 min.)
(Begin with pioneer doing a demo presentation/ ask audience which articles, questions, and scriptures they intend to use.)
"District Conventions-A Time for Joyful Worship" (25 min.)
(Q&A discussion. As time permits, discuss pertinent reminders from "District Convention Reminders," on pgs 6-7)
(song 104)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Welcome to the Best Way of Life!"
(pgs 24-28 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 94 & 65)

Week of April 19th - 25th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 6)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 3, pgs 29-33 ¶10-19)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 23-25
No. 1: 1 Samuel 23:1-12
No. 2: What Should We Know About Easter and New Year's Celebrations?
(rs pg 179 ¶3 - pg 180 ¶2)
No. 3: Why Generosity Is Rewarding
(Proverbs 11:25)

Service Meeting:
(song 127)
"What Do Others Learn From Watching You?" (15 min.)
(Q&A discussion)
Question Box (15 min.)
(Audience discussion. Read and discuss the cited scriptures)
(song 43)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"The Spirit and the Bride Keep On Saying: 'Come!'"
(pgs 14-18 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 47 & 134)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Week of April 12th - 18th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 16)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 3, pgs 25-29 ¶1-9)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 19-22
No. 1: 1 Samuel 21:1-9
No. 2: How Should We Feel About Things That Jehovah Hates?
(Proverbs 6:16-19)
No. 3: What Principles Should Guide Us in Connection With Celebrations?
(rs pg 178 ¶3 - pg 179 ¶2)

Service Meeting:
(song 9)
Reach the Heart by Encouraging Listeners to Think (10 min.)
(Talk based on be pg 58 ¶3 to the end of subheading that begins on pg 59)
"Be Persuasive in Your Teaching." (20 min.)
(Q&A discussion. After ¶4, have a pioneer do a Bible study demo with the Bible Teach book, incorporating suggestions in the article)
(song 10)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Skillfully Wield "the Sword of the Spirit"
(pgs 10-14 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 96 & 113)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Week of April 5th - 11th

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 2)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 2, pgs 21-23 ¶15-20, box on pg 23)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 16-18
No. 1: 1 Samuel 18:1-16
No. 2: What Should We Consider When Examining Christmas Traditions?
(rs pg 177 ¶4 - pg 178 ¶2)
No. 3: Why Follow the Course of Hospitality?
(Romans 12:13)

Service Meeting:
(song 124)
Householder says: 'I Don't Believe in God' (10 min.)
(Audience discussion based on rs pgs 150 & 151)
Local needs (10 min.)
Return to Visit Interested Ones Who Attended the Memorial (10 min.)
(Talk. Mention Memorial attendance and relate experiences had. Also extend an invite for the upcoming special talk.)
(song 79)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Speak the Word of God With Boldness"
(pgs 5-9 -February 15th study edition)
(songs 33 & 92)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)