Congregation Bible Study:
(song 103 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 21, pgs 169-172, ¶14-22)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 51-52
No. 1: Jeremiah 52:17-27
No. 2: Is It Proper to Address Prayers to Mary as Intercessor?
(rs pg 258 ¶4 - pg 259 ¶1)
No. 3: How Can Humans Gain Access to "the Secret Place" of Jehovah?
(Psalm 91:1, 2, 9)
Service Meeting:
(song 57)
Announcements (5 min.)
How to Reach the Heart—Part 2. (10 min.)
(Discussion based on be, page 261 ¶2, to the end of page 262)
Local needs. (10 min.)
Ideas for Offering the Magazines in June. (10 min.)
(Discussion. Take one to two minutes to point out a few of the articles that may have appeal in your territory. Next, 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 61 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Betrayal—An Ominous Sign of the Times!"
(pgs 8-12 - April 15th study edition)
(songs 63 & 32)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Monday, June 4, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Week of May 28th - June 3rd
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 133 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 21, pgs 167-168, ¶8-13 + box on pg 169)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 49-50
No. 1: Jeremiah 49:28-39
No. 2: How Is the Name of Jehovah "a Strong Tower"?
(Proverbs 18:10)
No. 3: Did Mary Ascend to Heaven With Her Body of Flesh?
(rs pg 258 ¶2-3)
Service Meeting:
(song 68)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in June.)
"Jehovah's Witnesses—Faith in Action, Part 2: Let the Light Shine"
(25 min.)
(Questions and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion.)
(song 93 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
'The Son Is Willing to Reveal the Father'
(pgs 3-7 - April 15th study edition)
(songs 106 & 112)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 133 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 21, pgs 167-168, ¶8-13 + box on pg 169)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 49-50
No. 1: Jeremiah 49:28-39
No. 2: How Is the Name of Jehovah "a Strong Tower"?
(Proverbs 18:10)
No. 3: Did Mary Ascend to Heaven With Her Body of Flesh?
(rs pg 258 ¶2-3)
Service Meeting:
(song 68)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in June.)
"Jehovah's Witnesses—Faith in Action, Part 2: Let the Light Shine"
(25 min.)
(Questions and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion.)
(song 93 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
'The Son Is Willing to Reveal the Father'
(pgs 3-7 - April 15th study edition)
(songs 106 & 112)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Week of May 21st - 27th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 121 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 21, pgs 165-167, ¶1-7 + box on pg 166)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 44-48
No. 1: Jeremiah 46:18-28
No. 2: Was Mary Immaculately Conceived?
(rs pg 257 ¶3 - pg 258 ¶1)
No. 3: How Can We Sow "With a View to the Spirit"?
(Galatians 6:8)
Service Meeting:
(song 95)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Mention the literature offer for June, and have one presentation demonstrated.)
Youths, Could You Auxiliary Pioneer During Vacation? (15 min.)
(Talk. Briefly review pg 113 ¶1 in od book, outlining the requirements to auxiliary pioneer. Then interview one or two publishers who took advantage of a school vacation to auxiliary pioneer. Encourage youths to consider auxiliary pioneering during their next vacation from school.)
"God's Word for Us Through Jeremiah" (10 min.)
(Questions and answers.)
(song 41 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Do Not Look at "the Things Behind"
(pgs 25-29 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 119 & 17)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
(song 121 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 21, pgs 165-167, ¶1-7 + box on pg 166)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 44-48
No. 1: Jeremiah 46:18-28
No. 2: Was Mary Immaculately Conceived?
(rs pg 257 ¶3 - pg 258 ¶1)
No. 3: How Can We Sow "With a View to the Spirit"?
(Galatians 6:8)
Service Meeting:
(song 95)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Mention the literature offer for June, and have one presentation demonstrated.)
Youths, Could You Auxiliary Pioneer During Vacation? (15 min.)
(Talk. Briefly review pg 113 ¶1 in od book, outlining the requirements to auxiliary pioneer. Then interview one or two publishers who took advantage of a school vacation to auxiliary pioneer. Encourage youths to consider auxiliary pioneering during their next vacation from school.)
"God's Word for Us Through Jeremiah" (10 min.)
(Questions and answers.)
(song 41 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Do Not Look at "the Things Behind"
(pgs 25-29 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 119 & 17)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* od (Organized To Do Jehovah's Will)
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Week of May 14th - 20th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 33 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 20, pgs 163-164, ¶16-20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 39-43
No. 1: Jeremiah 40:1-10
No. 2: Can Humans Enter Into God's Rest?
(Hebrews 4:10, 11)
No. 3: Was Mary the Mother of God?
(rs pg 256 ¶3 - pg 257 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 131)
Announcements (5 min.)
By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples (15 min.)
(John 13:35)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 217 ¶3 - pg 221 ¶1, and
pg 221 ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
"Exercise Caution While in the Ministry" (15 min.)
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. Explain how the congregation can apply the material in the local territory.)
(song 74 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Rejoicing in Our Hope"
(pgs 20-24 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 129 & 134)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring:
* 2012 Yearbook
(song 33 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 20, pgs 163-164, ¶16-20)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 39-43
No. 1: Jeremiah 40:1-10
No. 2: Can Humans Enter Into God's Rest?
(Hebrews 4:10, 11)
No. 3: Was Mary the Mother of God?
(rs pg 256 ¶3 - pg 257 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 131)
Announcements (5 min.)
By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples (15 min.)
(John 13:35)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 217 ¶3 - pg 221 ¶1, and
pg 221 ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
"Exercise Caution While in the Ministry" (15 min.)
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. Explain how the congregation can apply the material in the local territory.)
(song 74 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Rejoicing in Our Hope"
(pgs 20-24 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 129 & 134)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring:
* 2012 Yearbook
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Week of May 7th - 13th
FYI - sorry for the delay...
My internet connection was down for hours last night. I plan to start posting the schedule earlier, (on Sunday nights), from now on.
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 20, pgs 160-163, ¶8-15, + box on pg 161)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 35-38
No. 1: Jeremiah 36:14-26
No. 2: Was Mary Always a Virgin?
(rs pg 255 ¶5 - pg 256 ¶2)
No. 3: Can the Actions of Humans Really Affect God's Feelings?
(Judges 2:11-18)
Service Meeting:
(song 91)
Announcements (5 min.)
Have You Tried It? (20 min.)
(Discussion. By means of a talk, review info from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry: "Do Not Hold Back" (km 10/11), "Direct Your Blows Wisely," and "Preach to 'People of All Sorts'" (km 1/12). Invite audience to comment on how they have tried to apply the suggestions in these articles and how they have benefited.)
(song 14 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Maintain Your Sense of Urgency"
(pgs 15-19 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 92 & 47)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
My internet connection was down for hours last night. I plan to start posting the schedule earlier, (on Sunday nights), from now on.
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 20, pgs 160-163, ¶8-15, + box on pg 161)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 35-38
No. 1: Jeremiah 36:14-26
No. 2: Was Mary Always a Virgin?
(rs pg 255 ¶5 - pg 256 ¶2)
No. 3: Can the Actions of Humans Really Affect God's Feelings?
(Judges 2:11-18)
Service Meeting:
(song 91)
Announcements (5 min.)
Have You Tried It? (20 min.)
(Discussion. By means of a talk, review info from these recent articles in Our Kingdom Ministry: "Do Not Hold Back" (km 10/11), "Direct Your Blows Wisely," and "Preach to 'People of All Sorts'" (km 1/12). Invite audience to comment on how they have tried to apply the suggestions in these articles and how they have benefited.)
(song 14 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Maintain Your Sense of Urgency"
(pgs 15-19 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 92 & 47)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, April 30, 2012
Week of April 30th - May 6th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 125 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 20, pgs 157-160 ¶1-7, + box on pg 156)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 32-34
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 82)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Use the sample presentation on page 8 to demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in May)
How to Overcome Objections About Religion (10 min.)
(Discussion based on rs, pg 330 ¶4, to pg 333 ¶2.
Have one or two suggestions briefly demonstrated)
What Do We Learn? (10 min.)
(Discussion. Have Acts 4:1-13, 18-20 read.
Consider how this account can help us in our ministry.)
"Two Coins of Little Value" (5 min.)
(talk)
(song 126 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Help People to "Awake From Sleep"
(pgs 10-14 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 65 & 96 )
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 125 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 20, pgs 157-160 ¶1-7, + box on pg 156)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 32-34
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 82)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Use the sample presentation on page 8 to demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in May)
How to Overcome Objections About Religion (10 min.)
(Discussion based on rs, pg 330 ¶4, to pg 333 ¶2.
Have one or two suggestions briefly demonstrated)
What Do We Learn? (10 min.)
(Discussion. Have Acts 4:1-13, 18-20 read.
Consider how this account can help us in our ministry.)
"Two Coins of Little Value" (5 min.)
(talk)
(song 126 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
Help People to "Awake From Sleep"
(pgs 10-14 - March 15th study edition)
(songs 65 & 96 )
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, April 23, 2012
Week of April 23rd - 29th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 45 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 19, pgs 152-154, ¶12-20, + box on pg 152)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 29-31
No. 1: Jeremiah 31:15-26
No. 2: Does God Expect Christians to Keep a Weekly Sabbath?
No. 3: Was Mary Truly a Virgin When She Gave Birth to Jesus?
(rs pg 255, ¶3-4)
Service Meeting:
(song 130)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Take one to two minutes to point out a few of the articles in the May magazines that may have appeal in your territory. Next, 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)
"Our District Conventions—Powerful Testimony to the Truth"
(25 min.) (Q&A. Discuss applicable "2012 District Convention Reminders." When considering paragraph 9, invite the service overseer to explain local arrangements for distributing the invitations.)
(song 119 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Happiness Is Possible in a Divided Household"
(pgs 26-30 - February 15th study edition)
(songs 76 & 56)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 45 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 19, pgs 152-154, ¶12-20, + box on pg 152)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Jeremiah 29-31
No. 1: Jeremiah 31:15-26
No. 2: Does God Expect Christians to Keep a Weekly Sabbath?
No. 3: Was Mary Truly a Virgin When She Gave Birth to Jesus?
(rs pg 255, ¶3-4)
Service Meeting:
(song 130)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Take one to two minutes to point out a few of the articles in the May magazines that may have appeal in your territory. Next, 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)
"Our District Conventions—Powerful Testimony to the Truth"
(25 min.) (Q&A. Discuss applicable "2012 District Convention Reminders." When considering paragraph 9, invite the service overseer to explain local arrangements for distributing the invitations.)
(song 119 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Happiness Is Possible in a Divided Household"
(pgs 26-30 - February 15th study edition)
(songs 76 & 56)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
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