Congregation Bible Study:
(song 98)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 9, pgs 91-95, ¶10-16)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 5-8
No. 1: 2 Kings 6:8-19
No. 2: Why Do Many Bible Translations Not Use the Personal Name of God or Use It Only a Few Times?
(rs pg 193 ¶8 - pg 194 ¶4)
No. 3: How Might Fleshly Desire Become a God?
(Philippians 3:18, 19)
Service Meeting:
(song 52)
Start a Bible Study on the Initial Call During September (10 min.)
(Audience discussion. During September we will offer the Bible Teach book and endeavor to discuss a paragraph or two with the householder. Suggestions & presentation demos)
"You Can Witness Informally!"(20 min.)
(Part 1. Q&A discussion of ¶1-8. Demonstrate one or two of the suggestions.)
(song 31)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Find Refreshment in Spiritual Things
(pgs 25-29 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 57 & 48)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Week of August 16th - 22nd
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 44)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 9, pgs 87-90, ¶1-9)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 1-4
No. 1: 2 Kings 1:1-10
No. 2: Why Material Possessions Cannot Give Lasting Satisfaction
(Ecclesiastes 5:10)
No. 3: Where Is God's Name Found in Bible Translations That Are Commonly Used Today?
(rs pg 191 ¶4 - pg 193 ¶7)
Service Meeting:
(song 9)
Help Your Student to Become a Publisher (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 78 ¶3, to the end of pg 80)
Highlight the Practical Value of the Good News (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on be pg 159. Invite audience to comment on issues that are of concern to people in the local territory and for suggestions on how to address such concerns in our presentations)
"Food at the Proper Time" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Announce the date of the next special assembly day if it is known)
(song 116)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Gracious Speech Promotes Good Relations
(pgs 20-24 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 80 & 77)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
(song 44)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 9, pgs 87-90, ¶1-9)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 1-4
No. 1: 2 Kings 1:1-10
No. 2: Why Material Possessions Cannot Give Lasting Satisfaction
(Ecclesiastes 5:10)
No. 3: Where Is God's Name Found in Bible Translations That Are Commonly Used Today?
(rs pg 191 ¶4 - pg 193 ¶7)
Service Meeting:
(song 9)
Help Your Student to Become a Publisher (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 78 ¶3, to the end of pg 80)
Highlight the Practical Value of the Good News (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on be pg 159. Invite audience to comment on issues that are of concern to people in the local territory and for suggestions on how to address such concerns in our presentations)
"Food at the Proper Time" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Announce the date of the next special assembly day if it is known)
(song 116)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Gracious Speech Promotes Good Relations
(pgs 20-24 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 80 & 77)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Week of August 9th - 15th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 5)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 84-86, ¶18-22, box on pg 86)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 21-22
No. 1: 1 Kings 22:1-12
No. 2: When Independence Leads a Person to Imitate the World, Under Whose Control Does He Come?
(rs pg 191 ¶2-3)
No. 3: What Does Elijah's Example Teach Us About Prayer?
(James 5:18)
Service Meeting:
(song 15)
Is Evolution Really Scientific? (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on rs, pg 121 ¶4 - pg 126 ¶2 ... invite audience to relate experiences they've had using this material to give a witness at school or on other occasions)
What Are Your Spiritual Goals? (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on od pg 117, ¶2 to the end of the chapter ... invite audience to comment on how their parents or others helped them to set goals to pursue full-time service)
"A Provision for Christian Ministers" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Announce the dates of the next circuit assembly if known. Invite audience to relate how a recent circuit assembly benefited them)
(song 117)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Conquering the Evil" by Controlling Anger
(pgs 15-19 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 83 & 76)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
(song 5)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 84-86, ¶18-22, box on pg 86)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 21-22
No. 1: 1 Kings 22:1-12
No. 2: When Independence Leads a Person to Imitate the World, Under Whose Control Does He Come?
(rs pg 191 ¶2-3)
No. 3: What Does Elijah's Example Teach Us About Prayer?
(James 5:18)
Service Meeting:
(song 15)
Is Evolution Really Scientific? (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on rs, pg 121 ¶4 - pg 126 ¶2 ... invite audience to relate experiences they've had using this material to give a witness at school or on other occasions)
What Are Your Spiritual Goals? (10 min.)
(audience discussion based on od pg 117, ¶2 to the end of the chapter ... invite audience to comment on how their parents or others helped them to set goals to pursue full-time service)
"A Provision for Christian Ministers" (10 min.)
(Q&A discussion. Announce the dates of the next circuit assembly if known. Invite audience to relate how a recent circuit assembly benefited them)
(song 117)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Conquering the Evil" by Controlling Anger
(pgs 15-19 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 83 & 76)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Week of August 2nd - 8th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 97)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 81-84, ¶10-17)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 18-20
No. 1: 1 Kings 18:21-29
No. 2: In What Sense Will Heaven and Earth Pass Away?
(Revelation 21:1)
No. 3: What Independent Attitudes Must We Avoid?
(rs pg 190 ¶2 - pg 191 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 110)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry—Part 4 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 116 ¶1 - pg 117 ¶1)
Interview one or two publishers who assist the local Regional Building Committee regarding how they have enjoyed this privilege of service.
Local needs (10 min.)
Experiences Starting Bible Studies (10 min.)
(audience discussion & experiences)
(song 24)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Building Up the Congregation"
(pgs 10-14 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 124 & 53)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
(song 97)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 81-84, ¶10-17)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 18-20
No. 1: 1 Kings 18:21-29
No. 2: In What Sense Will Heaven and Earth Pass Away?
(Revelation 21:1)
No. 3: What Independent Attitudes Must We Avoid?
(rs pg 190 ¶2 - pg 191 ¶1)
Service Meeting:
(song 110)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry—Part 4 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 116 ¶1 - pg 117 ¶1)
Interview one or two publishers who assist the local Regional Building Committee regarding how they have enjoyed this privilege of service.
Local needs (10 min.)
Experiences Starting Bible Studies (10 min.)
(audience discussion & experiences)
(song 24)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Keep Building Up the Congregation"
(pgs 10-14 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 124 & 53)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Week of July 26th - August 1st
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 13)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 77-81, ¶1-9)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 15-17
No. 1: 1 Kings 15:1-15
No. 2: Who Urged Humans to Feel Free to Make Their Own Decisions Without Regard for God's Commands?
(rs pg 189 ¶3 - pg 190 ¶1)
No. 3: Why Armageddon Is Necessary
Service Meeting:
(song 81)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry - Part 3 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 114 ¶2 - pg 115 ¶4)
-Interview any exemplary publishers in the congregation who attended either Ministerial Training School or Gilead School regarding how they benefited from the course. If there is not one in the congregation, relate published experiences.
Prepare to Offer the Magazines During August (10 min.)
(audience discussion & presentation demos)
"Wisdom Is Proved Righteous by Its Works" (10 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 105)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Find Security Among God's People"
(pgs 6-10 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 122)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
(song 13)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 8, pgs 77-81, ¶1-9)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 15-17
No. 1: 1 Kings 15:1-15
No. 2: Who Urged Humans to Feel Free to Make Their Own Decisions Without Regard for God's Commands?
(rs pg 189 ¶3 - pg 190 ¶1)
No. 3: Why Armageddon Is Necessary
Service Meeting:
(song 81)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry - Part 3 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 114 ¶2 - pg 115 ¶4)
-Interview any exemplary publishers in the congregation who attended either Ministerial Training School or Gilead School regarding how they benefited from the course. If there is not one in the congregation, relate published experiences.
Prepare to Offer the Magazines During August (10 min.)
(audience discussion & presentation demos)
"Wisdom Is Proved Righteous by Its Works" (10 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 105)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Find Security Among God's People"
(pgs 6-10 -June 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 122)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Week of July 19th - 25th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 135)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 72-75, ¶17-21 and box on pg 75)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 12-14
No. 1: 1 Kings 12:12-20
No. 2: What Can Help Us to See Our Brothers as Jehovah Does?
No. 3: Treasure Your Relationship With Jehovah, and Avoid Bad Associations
(rs pg 189 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 78)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry - Part 2 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 112 ¶3 - pg 114 ¶1)
-Interview one or two pioneers regarding how they were able to make adjustments in their schedule in order to pioneer
How to Prepare for the Next School Year (10 min.)
(audience discussion)
-Invite audience to outline some of the challenges Christian youths will face at school. Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during Family Worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Peter 3:15) Choose one or two topics, and relate some helpful info found in our publications. Invite audience to comment on how they were able to give a witness while at school.
"Am I Doing Enough?" (10 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 28)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do Not Grieve Jehovah's Holy Spirit"
(pgs 28-32 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 71 & 26)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
(song 135)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 72-75, ¶17-21 and box on pg 75)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 12-14
No. 1: 1 Kings 12:12-20
No. 2: What Can Help Us to See Our Brothers as Jehovah Does?
No. 3: Treasure Your Relationship With Jehovah, and Avoid Bad Associations
(rs pg 189 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 78)
Ways to Expand Your Ministry - Part 2 (10 min.)
(talk based on od, pg 112 ¶3 - pg 114 ¶1)
-Interview one or two pioneers regarding how they were able to make adjustments in their schedule in order to pioneer
How to Prepare for the Next School Year (10 min.)
(audience discussion)
-Invite audience to outline some of the challenges Christian youths will face at school. Explain how parents can use the Index, Young People Ask books, and other theocratic tools during Family Worship to prepare their children to resist temptations and explain their faith. (1 Peter 3:15) Choose one or two topics, and relate some helpful info found in our publications. Invite audience to comment on how they were able to give a witness while at school.
"Am I Doing Enough?" (10 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 28)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do Not Grieve Jehovah's Holy Spirit"
(pgs 28-32 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 71 & 26)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Week of July 12th - 18th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 32)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 69-72, ¶9-16)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 9-11
No. 1: 1 Kings 9:10-23
No. 2: What Is the Bible's Counsel on Materialistic Pursuits and Overindulgence in Alcohol?
(rs pg 188 ¶3-4)
No. 3: How Genuine Christians Reflect the Wisdom From Above
(James 3:17)
Service Meeting:
(song 39)
Have You Tried It? (15 min.)
(audience discussion) Briefly review info from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry:
—"Meet the Challenge of Witnessing to Men" (8/09)
—"We Are Witnesses All the Time" (11/09)
—"Be a Good Assistant at the Door" (3/10)
"Our Priority" (15 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 55)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Brothers—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out!"
(pgs 24-28 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 45 & 11)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 32)
"Come Be My Follower"
(chapter 7, pgs 69-72, ¶9-16)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Kings 9-11
No. 1: 1 Kings 9:10-23
No. 2: What Is the Bible's Counsel on Materialistic Pursuits and Overindulgence in Alcohol?
(rs pg 188 ¶3-4)
No. 3: How Genuine Christians Reflect the Wisdom From Above
(James 3:17)
Service Meeting:
(song 39)
Have You Tried It? (15 min.)
(audience discussion) Briefly review info from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry:
—"Meet the Challenge of Witnessing to Men" (8/09)
—"We Are Witnesses All the Time" (11/09)
—"Be a Good Assistant at the Door" (3/10)
"Our Priority" (15 min.)
(Q&A audience discussion)
(song 55)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Brothers—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out!"
(pgs 24-28 -May 15th study edition)
(songs 45 & 11)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
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