Monday, October 22, 2012

Week of October 22nd - 28th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/22

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 71 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 28, pgs 219-221, ¶8-15)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Hosea  1-7
No. 1: Hosea 6:1-7:7
No. 2: How Can the Visible Part of Jehovah's Organization Be Identified? (rs pg 283 ¶4 - pg 284 ¶2)
No. 3: Imitate Jesus by Despising Shame (Hebrews 12:2)

Service Meeting:
(song 130)
(30 min): "Young People Ask - How Can I Make Real Friends?"
(Questions and answers. Use the information in the first and last paragraphs for a brief introduction and conclusion)
(song 89 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"How This World Will Come to an End"
(pgs 3-7 September 15th study edition)
(songs 133 & 132)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, October 15, 2012

Week of October 15th - 21st

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/15

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 101 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 28, pgs 218-219, ¶1-7)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 10-12
No. 1: Daniel 11:15-27
No. 2: Why Christians Do Not Seek Revenge (Romans 12:18-21)
No. 3: Are God's Faithful Servants Simply Scattered Among Christendom's Churches?
(rs pg 283 ¶1-3)

Service Meeting:
(song 106)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I'm Not Interested.'
(Discussion based on rs pg 16, ¶1, to pg 18, ¶1. Consider some of the suggested responses as well as other responses that have been used successfully in the local territory. Have two suggestions demonstrated.)
(20 min): "Use Tracts to Spread the Good News"
(Questions & answers. When considering ¶5, briefly review the tracts being offered in November and demonstrate a presentation. When considering ¶7, demonstrate how to use tracts in informal witnessing.)
(song 97 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Stand Firm and Avoid Satan's Traps!"
(pgs 25-29 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 32 & 83)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, October 8, 2012

Week of October 8th-14th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/8

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 75 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 27, pgs 215-217, ¶19-26 + boxes on pg 212, 214, 217)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 7-9
No. 1: Daniel 7:13-22
No. 2: Does the Bible Show That True Christians Would Be Organized?
(rs pg 282 ¶1-4)
No. 3: In What Ways Is Jehovah Loyal? 
(Revelation 15:4; 16:5)

Service Meeting:
(song 133)
(10 min): If Someone Says, 'I'm Busy.'
(Discussion based on rs pg 19, ¶5 to pg 20, ¶4. Consider some of the suggested responses as well as other responses that have been used successfully in the local territory. Have two brief demonstrations.)
(10 min): What Do We Learn?
(Discussion. Have Matthew 21:12-16 and Luke 21:1-4 read. Consider the lessons found in these accounts.)
(10 min): "Could You Share in Evening Witnessing?"
(Questions & answers. When considering ¶2, invite audience to relate experiences they have enjoyed while doing evening witnessing.)
(song 92 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Beware of the Devil's Snares"
(pgs 20-24 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 61 & 25)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)

Monday, October 1, 2012

Week of October 1st - 7th

official jw.org link:
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2012/10/1

Congregation Bible Study:
(song 103 and Prayer)
"Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom"
(chapter 27, pgs 213-215 ¶10-18)

Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Daniel 4-6
No. 1: Daniel 4:18-28
No. 2: Why True Christians Avoid Dabbling in Spiritism
No. 3: How Did God Convey Instructions to His Servants on Earth in Times Past? (rs pg 281 ¶1-2)

Service Meeting:
(song 80)
(5 min): Start a Bible Study on the First Saturday
(Using sample presentation on pg 4 of the current KM, demonstrate how a study may be started on the first Saturday in October. Encourage all to have a share.)
(15 min): How Did We Do Last Year?
(Talk by the service overseer. Review the congregation's activity during the past service year, focusing on the good things that were accomplished, and give appropriate commendation. Interview one or two publishers who enjoyed fine experiences. Mention one or two aspects of the ministry that the congregation can work on during the coming year, and offer practical suggestions.
(10 min): Ideas for Offering the Magazines in October
(Discussion. Take 30-60 seconds to relate why the magazines 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 85 and Prayer)

Watchtower Study Lesson:
"Carry On As Kingdom Citizens"
(pgs 11-15 - August 15th study edition)
(songs 16 & 98)

book abbreviations:
* rs (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
* KM (Our Kingdom Ministry)