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)

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

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)

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 HeartPart 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:
"BetrayalAn 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)