Congregation Bible Study:
(song 116 and Prayer)
"Bearing
Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 23, pgs 181-183, ¶1-8, +
box on pg 180)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 6-10
No. 1: Ezekiel
7:14-27
No. 2: How Was Jonathan a Fine Example of Humility?
(1 Samuel 23:16-18)
No. 3: Is Transubstantiation Factual?
(rs pg 262 ¶1 - pg 263 ¶2)
Service Meeting:
(song 64)
(5 min): Announcements
(10 min): How to Reason With Householders - Part 1.
(Discussion based on be, pg 251 to pg 253, ¶2. Briefly demonstrate one or two points from the material.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in July.
(Discussion. Choose two or three articles and take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why they will have appeal in your territory. Then 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 31 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Do You Really Appreciate God's Gift of Marriage?"
(pgs 3-7 - May 15th study edition)
(songs 87 & 75)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the
Scriptures)
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Week of June 25th - July 1st
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 63 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 22, pgs 177-179, ¶15-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 1-5
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 59)
(10 min): Announcements
(Use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in July.)
(15 min): Use Your Time Wisely When in the Ministry
(Ephesians 5:15, 16) - (Discussion based on the following questions):
(1) How may we make wise use of time when:
... (a) conducting the meeting for field service?
... (b) the meeting for field service has concluded?
... (c) someone in our car group has an extended conversation with an interested person?
... (d) making return visits that are scattered over a wide area?
(2) How is time saved when:
... (a) we feed our family, if possible, before meeting for service?
... (b) everyone arrives on time for the meeting for field service?
... (c) we pay close attention to the conductor as he arranges the groups and do not unnecessarily rearrange them after the meeting for field service concludes?
... (d) everyone knows where to begin working before leaving for the territory?
(10 min): The Literature Offer for July
(Discussion. Consider features of the literature being offered and have one or two presentations demonstrated.)
(song 29 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Safeguards Us for Salvation"
(pgs 27-31 April 15th study edition)
(songs 110 & 60)
(song 63 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 22, pgs 177-179, ¶15-21)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 1-5
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~
Service Meeting:
(song 59)
(10 min): Announcements
(Use the sample presentation on page 4 to demonstrate how we can use the magazines to start a Bible study on the first Saturday in July.)
(15 min): Use Your Time Wisely When in the Ministry
(Ephesians 5:15, 16) - (Discussion based on the following questions):
(1) How may we make wise use of time when:
... (a) conducting the meeting for field service?
... (b) the meeting for field service has concluded?
... (c) someone in our car group has an extended conversation with an interested person?
... (d) making return visits that are scattered over a wide area?
(2) How is time saved when:
... (a) we feed our family, if possible, before meeting for service?
... (b) everyone arrives on time for the meeting for field service?
... (c) we pay close attention to the conductor as he arranges the groups and do not unnecessarily rearrange them after the meeting for field service concludes?
... (d) everyone knows where to begin working before leaving for the territory?
(10 min): The Literature Offer for July
(Discussion. Consider features of the literature being offered and have one or two presentations demonstrated.)
(song 29 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Safeguards Us for Salvation"
(pgs 27-31 April 15th study edition)
(songs 110 & 60)
Monday, June 18, 2012
Week of June 18th - 24th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 61 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 22, pgs 175-177, ¶7-14, + boxes on pg 174 & 177)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Lamentations 3-5
No. 1: Lamentations 5:1-22
No. 2: Responding to Those Who Ask, 'Do You Believe in the Virgin Mary?' (rs pg 260 ¶4 - pg 261 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We Believe That the Bible Is Inspired of God
(2 Timothy 3:16)
Service Meeting:
(song 4)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Question Box. Talk)
Do You Remember? (10 min.)
(Discussion based on the April 15, 2012, Watchtower, pg 32)
The Value of Bible Literature (15 min.)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 92, ¶1; pg 112, ¶3; and pg 113. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned)
(song 24 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Knows How to Deliver His People"
(pgs 22-26 April 15th study edition)
(songs 133 & 131)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring:
* 2012 Yearbook
* April 15, 2012, Watchtower
(song 61 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 22, pgs 175-177, ¶7-14, + boxes on pg 174 & 177)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Lamentations 3-5
No. 1: Lamentations 5:1-22
No. 2: Responding to Those Who Ask, 'Do You Believe in the Virgin Mary?' (rs pg 260 ¶4 - pg 261 ¶2)
No. 3: Why We Believe That the Bible Is Inspired of God
(2 Timothy 3:16)
Service Meeting:
(song 4)
Announcements (10 min.)
(Question Box. Talk)
Do You Remember? (10 min.)
(Discussion based on the April 15, 2012, Watchtower, pg 32)
The Value of Bible Literature (15 min.)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, pg 92, ¶1; pg 112, ¶3; and pg 113. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned)
(song 24 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Jehovah Knows How to Deliver His People"
(pgs 22-26 April 15th study edition)
(songs 133 & 131)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
additional publications to bring:
* 2012 Yearbook
* April 15, 2012, Watchtower
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Week of June 11th - 17th
Congregation Bible Study:
(song 123 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 22, pgs 173-175, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Lamentations 1-2
No. 1: Lamentations 2:11-19
No. 2: In What Ways Is Man "Ruining the Earth"?
(Revelation 11:18)
No. 3: Was Mary Specially Honored in the First-Century Christian Congregation?
(rs pg 259 ¶3 - pg 260 ¶3)
Service Meeting:
(song 134)
Announcements (5 min.)
What Did We Accomplish? (10 min.)
(Discussion by the secretary. Outline what was accomplished during the Memorial season, and commend the congregation for its activity. Invite audience to relate experiences enjoyed while distributing Memorial invitations, returning to visit new ones who attended, and auxiliary pioneering.)
"Twelve Reasons for Preaching" (20 min.)(Discussion)
(song 47 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Maintain a Complete Heart Toward Jehovah"
(pgs 13-17 - April 15th study edition)
(songs 52 & 57)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
(song 123 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 22, pgs 173-175, ¶1-6)
Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Lamentations 1-2
No. 1: Lamentations 2:11-19
No. 2: In What Ways Is Man "Ruining the Earth"?
(Revelation 11:18)
No. 3: Was Mary Specially Honored in the First-Century Christian Congregation?
(rs pg 259 ¶3 - pg 260 ¶3)
Service Meeting:
(song 134)
Announcements (5 min.)
What Did We Accomplish? (10 min.)
(Discussion by the secretary. Outline what was accomplished during the Memorial season, and commend the congregation for its activity. Invite audience to relate experiences enjoyed while distributing Memorial invitations, returning to visit new ones who attended, and auxiliary pioneering.)
"Twelve Reasons for Preaching" (20 min.)(Discussion)
(song 47 and Prayer)
Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Maintain a Complete Heart Toward Jehovah"
(pgs 13-17 - April 15th study edition)
(songs 52 & 57)
book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
Monday, June 4, 2012
Week of June 4th - 10th
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)
(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, 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)
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