Monday, February 25, 2013

Week of February 25th - March 3rd

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/25

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 120 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 6, pgs 67-69, ¶1-6)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 5-8
~ Theocratic Ministry School Review ~

Service Meeting:
(song 135)
(5 min): "Must You Stop?" (Discussion.)
(10 min): The Message We Must Proclaim"Bearing Witness to Jesus"
(Enthusiastic talk based on be, from the subheading on page 275 to the end of page 278.)
(15 min): Jehovah Strengthens Us to Preach. (Philippians 4:13)
(Interview two or three publishers who have a zealous share in the ministry despite health problems. What challenges do they face? What helps them to avoid prolonged discouragement? How has the congregation given them practical assistance? How have they benefited from having a regular share in the ministry?)
(song 42 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Be CourageousJehovah Is With You!"
(pgs 7-11 - January 15th study edition)
(songs 60 & 23)

book abbreviations:
* be (Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education)

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Week of February 18th - 24th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/18

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 52 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 62-66, ¶13-18)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Mark 1-4
No. 1:  Mark 2:18–3:6
No. 2: On What Is the Teaching of Purgatory Based?
(rs pg 299 ¶1-6)
No. 3: How Are We to Understand Paul’s Advice Recorded at
1 Corinthians 7:29-31?

Service Meeting:
(song 92)
(15 min): Preach the Word in Troublesome Season (2 Timothy 4:2)
(Discussion based on the 2012 Yearbook, page 72, ¶1-2; page 110; page 156, ¶1, to page 157, ¶1; and page 179, ¶3. Invite audience to comment on the lessons learned.)
(15 min): "Campaign to Advertise the Memorial Begins March 1st"
(Questions and answers. Distribute a copy of the invitation to each one in the audience, and discuss its contents. When considering ¶2, invite the service overseer to outline local arrangements for covering territory. When considering ¶3, use the sample presentation to demonstrate how the invitation might be offered.)
(song 8 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
“Temporary Residents” United in True Worship
(pgs 24-28 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 124 & 121)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

extra publications to bring this week:
* 2012 Yearbook

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Week of February 11th - 17th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/11

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 106 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 59-62, ¶7-12)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 26-28
No. 1: Matthew 27:24-44
No. 2:  How Does God’s Patience Lead to Salvation?
(2 Peter 3:9, 15)
No. 3: If Someone Says, ‘You Put Too Much Emphasis on Prophecy’
(rs pg 298 ¶1-2)

Service Meeting:
(song 31)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 6:19-21 and Luke 16:13 read. Consider how these accounts can help us in our ministry.)
(20 min): "Will You Auxiliary Pioneer?"
(Questions and answers by the service overseer. After considering ¶2, briefly interview two publishers who plan to auxiliary pioneer during March, one who works full-time and one who has limitations because of poor health. What adjustments do they plan to make in order to pioneer? After considering ¶3, have a demonstration of a married couple or a family with children taking time during their Family Worship evening to make specific arrangements to expand their ministry.)
(song 122 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
Maintaining Our Position as “Temporary Residents”
(pgs 19-23 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 107 & 40)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Week of February 4th - 10th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/2/4

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 70 and Prayer)
"God's Word For Us Through Jeremiah"
(chapter 5, pgs 54-59, ¶1-6 + box on pg 55)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Matthew 22-25
No. 1: Matthew 23:25-39
No. 2: Why Should Christians Be Keenly Interested in the Bible's Predictions? (rs pg 297 ¶4-8)
No. 3: What Bible Examples Illustrate the Wisdom Recorded at Proverbs 3:5?

Service Meeting:
(song 37)
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in February.
(Discussion. Take 30 to 60 seconds to relate why the magazines will have appeal in your territory. Then, using the cover subject of The Watchtower, invite the audience to suggest interest-arousing questions to ask and then invite suggestions on a scripture to read. Do the same for Awake! and, if time allows, for one other article from either magazine. Demonstrate how each issue may be offered.)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I Don't Believe in God.'
(Discussion based on rs, page 150, ¶3, to the end of page 151. Include one brief demonstration.)
(10 min): Local needs.
(song 95 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"You Are a Trusted Steward!"
(pgs 9-13 - December 15th study edition)
(songs 62 & 125)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)