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Vol.
50,
No. 1
Key to a FruitfulMiniatry Oman
cornwe
hend an important telephone
call. Our sister volunteered to
"Come to me, . . and I
will
looked like she needed to know help by translating the caller's
you." (Matt.
1128
Such about Jehovah." words. This loving act opened
words reflected Jesus'
3 We can convey our interest the way for a Scriptural discus-
love for people. As
in people with a sincere, warm sion that helped the woman ac-
ministers, we desire smile and a friendly tone
of cept a Bible study. In another
imitate Jesus in demonstrat-
voice. Listening carefully to the
case a brother making a re-
our love for people who are COInmentS of others, acknowl-
turn visit found the household-
down by a loveless world, edging their concerns, and re- er exasperated,havingwedged a
can we
do
so as we share
flecting genuine personal inter-
heavy piece of furniture in the
good news?
est likewise demonstrate love. doorway.After providing neigh-
(Prov.
1523
In imitation of Je- borly assistance, the brother
for
sus, we should emphasize the was soon sitting on the conch
Jesus to
take
positive Kingdom message and that he had helped move, start-
Of
every
Jehovah's lovingcompassion for ing a Bible study with the ap-
the
good news. (John
4 7 -
people.-Matt.
24:14;
Luke
4:18.
preciative man.
Love
us
In Deed:
Jesus was sensi- @Aswe share in the minis-
hesitancy
witness in
ive to the needs of others in try, we demonstrate our love for
A
six-Year-old
irl gave practical, tangible ways. (Matt.
God and our love for neighbor.
15:32
We too may have op-
(Matt.
2236-40
such demon-
her in a medical wait-
portunities to perform acts of stration
in
word and deed helps
What prompted her to
loving-kindness while in the honesthearted ones realize that
so? She explained, "The lady ministry. One sister observed a we have the truth.
Not Intmrmstodn
That is a common reaction down with the anxieties of life.
our message in some areas. -Matt. 24:37-39.
will help us to avoid be-
Regardless of the negative
disheartened when reaction of some, we can have
with apathy
in
the territo- joy in the ministry, knowing
How might we be able to that our effortsglorify Jehovah.
interest in the good
1
Pet.
4:11
In
addition, talking
about the truth, even to those
Joy
Remember
who do not yet appreciate it,
why many are apathetic will strengthens our own faith. Let
us to maintain joy. Peo-
us endeavor to view people in
who were taught the theory
the territory as Jehovah does.
evolution or who were raised He felt sorry for the people of
an atheistic society may not Nineveh who did not "know the
considered the value of diierence between their right
Bible. Others may be
disil- hand and their left." (Jonah 4:
by the
hypocrisy
they
11
Those living in our territo-
observed in religion. For
ry need the good news There-
their apatby may mirror fore, we should not give up but
frustration and hopeless-
should seek ways to stimulate
(Eph.
212
Some 'take no
their interest in theBible's mes-
because they are weighed sage.
Discuss Local Concerns:
Perhaps you could bring up a
matter of local concern in your
introduction and ask the house-
holder to express his views. Lis-
ten as he speaks, then showhim
the Bible's comforting message
in response to his concerns.
Af-
ter a local tragedy, one Wit-
ness expressed his sincere re-
grets at each door. "Suddenly,
the people started talking," he
said.
"I
had many Ene conversa-
tions that day because
I
showed
interest in their lives."
Each problem facing man-
kind
will
be solved by God's
Kingdom. Try to discern the
one that most concerns the
householder. He may allow you
to explainthe Bible's message of
hope.
If
not, he may be willing
to listen "even another time."
-Acts
1732.
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as Jehovah's Witnesses because
they feel their peers may ridicule
them. However, there are good tea-
Start ing January 8 Week Start ing January 22
sons to identifv whovou are. Teach-
12
min:
Local announcements.
everyoneto view the vid-
No Blood-Medicine Meets the
in preparation for the
that will be held at the
Meeting the week of Janu-
22. Using the suggestions on
4 or other presentations ap-
for your territory, dem-
how to offer the Janu-
15Watchtower and the January
In one of the demonstra-
show how t o handle the
conversation stopper
busy."-See Reasoning hook,
19-20.
min:
Benefit From Examining
ScripturesDaily. Talk and audi-
discussion bised on the fore-
of Examining the Scriptures
Discuss the need for
t; take a few mtnutts cnclt day
vonstdrr the Srrtplure text and
Arrange in advance for
or two to comment on their
for considering the text and
they have benefited. Conclude
a brief discussion of the year-
for 2007.
min: Reach Everyone With the
News. Talk and audience dis-
based on Organized to Do
Will, page 92 to the sub-
on page 102.
165and concluding prayer.
Start ing January
15
93
min: Local announcements. Se-
Announcements from Our
Ministry.
min: Is Something Holding You
A
talk by an elder based on
April 1,2002,issueof TheWalch-
pages 13-15.
min:
"I'm Not Interested."*
discussing paragraph
4,
ask
audience what issues are of in-
in the local territory. Have
brief demonstrations showing
to overcomethe potential con-
stopper "I'm not interest-
Reasoning hook, p. 16.
135and concluding prayer.
Song 224
1
min: Local announcements.
Read accounts report and donation
acknowledements. Usine the sup-
#'stiuIIS on page 4 or ulltcr prcsclt
lalions ;tppl'opri3telor your ternto
ry, demonstrate how to offer the
Februarv 1 Watchtower and the
Fcbrtlary
Annk('
In onr of the prc
sentarlons. dc~muttstratcmaking
a
retnm visit on a magazine-route
call.
1
min:
Local needs.
25
min:
"The ~ i g h e s tQuality of
Medical Care-What Is It?' To be
hnncUed by
an
eldcr Get rtchr inlo
a
~ l ~ s r t ~ s s i o ~ tf
I
he
Tu Hloo 1
vtdeo
with the audience, using the ques-
tions that are provided in the arti-
cle. Conciude by reading the last
paragraph and encouraging
all to
review carefully the cited Watch-
tower articles.
Song 188 and concluding prayer.
Week
Start ing January
29
Song 55
1 min:
Local announcements.
Remind publishers to turn in field
service reports for January. Men-
tion the literature offer for Feb-
ruary, and have one presentation
demonstrated.
2
min: A r e You Prcpart'd for a
Natural isa aster?"*
,TO
be naicued
by an elder. Include comments on
the November 2005 Our Kingdom
Ministry, page 3
15
mln: If
You Promise to Return,
Return. Talk and audience discus-
sion based on the September 15,
1999. Watchtower. ua@e 11. Invite
.
iltttllrnee tu rrlntc cxpertcnces that
slt
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ler
f o r
January: 'I'hr
olnt1k
or m y
:mok pobllsh~d
1 0
I l'JI th.41 tllc rolrmtrdlllln mdl'
in
stock. ~f
YOU
do nOt have any f
I ,
stock. ;hat
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Each year, millions of peo- evacuated. The elders may also
around the world, in- wish to develop a contingency
any of our broth- plan for the congregation that
cted by includes such things as a sim-
tsunamis, m o n ple checklist of emergency sup-
hurricanes, tornadoes, plies to keep on hand, evacua-
floods. Since natural di- tion arrangements, and plans
ters occur unexpectedly and for assisting those with special
Of
Us, it is the needs. Cooperation with these
of wisdom to be pre- loving arrangements is impor-
v. 21:5. tant.-Heb. 13:17.
In
Advance:
Sometimes the 4 ~ f t e r Disaster: What
le to warn should you do if a disaste r
impending disasters. It is strikes in your area? Mabe sure
pay attention to that your family's immediate
warnings. (Prov. 223) In physical needs are cared for.
ill
A you are able, give necessary
contact
all
in the congre- assistance to others who have
on to help them to make been affected.Endeavor to con-
ary preparations. After a tact your book study overseer
he elders will also en-
or elder as soon as
pas-
are
sible. This should be done even
ted with the congrega- if you are safe and do not need
see if they are safe and to help.
~f
you need assistance, be
what
assistance
may
be
assured that your brothers are
time can be making every effort o help you.
if
the elders do not have
UP-
Car
13:4,
Remember
that
lat e contact information. So Jehovah
is
aware of
your
situa-
good for publishers to keep tion; rely
on
him
to
sustain
you,
(Ps, 37:39; 628)
Be
alert
to
op
y overseer informed of their
portunities to
provide spiritual
and emotional support
to
oth.
ers. (2 Cor. 13, 4) Resume your
If the congregation is locat-
theocratic
routine
as soon as
in a disaster-prone area, possible,-Matt. 6:33.
While the threat
of master
number
of
a relative causes the world much anxiety,
we can look to the future with
vicinity and who should be ConUdence.
disasters
d in case of an emer-
will be a thing of the past. (Rev.
This
wiu enable
the
el-
21:4) In the meantime, we can
take steps
to
pre-
pare for times of trouble and
Why is it prudent to be pre- difficulties as
we
maintain Our
d for disasters? zeal in declaring the good news
Why should we keep the el- to others.
s informed of our current ad-
telephone number(s)?
4.
What should we do if a disas-
ow may we cooperate with ter strikes in our area?
we live in a disaster-
5. How are we as Christians af-
area? fected by the threat of disaster?
What to
Say
About
the Magazines
.
~ ~ ~ ~ E E
an.
5
Where do you think mar-
ried couples can go for reli-
able advice? lAllow for
response.]
~otic i . ho origi-
nated marriage. [Head
Gm
esis
2:22 1 od
also vrovided
instructibns on the
dim-
lled role of the husbandirnd
the wil'r. This magazine ex-
plains.
Awake " Jan.
Have vou noticed that
many professed Christians
do not follow the teach-
ings of Jesus? lAllow for re-
sp
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Wlth a Treasure
The apostle Paul valued benefits.On the other hand, our
God-given commission to ministry brings lasting benefits
and referred to it as a to us and to others. (1 Tim.
(2 Cor. 43) He en- 4:16) It helps sincere people
hardships and persecu- come to know Jehovah, make
in canying out that needed changes in their lives,
He tirelessly preached
and
gain a
Of
ever-
anyone
who happened
to
be
lasting life. (Rom. 10:13-15) By
hand. He traveled many
dif-
highly esteeming our ministry,
we acquire a satisfying purpose
and dangerous miles by in life, a lasting sense
of ac-
and by sea' ow
c n we
complishment, and an uplift-
and
show
that
we
ing hope for the future.-1 Cor.
our ministry? (Rom. 11:
.cQ
10.0 .
What makes ourministry an
Demonstrate That You Val-
mparable treasure?
ue Your Treasure:
The value
A Superior Treasure:
Earth- we Dlace on somethine is of-
res are often accom- ten bemonstrated by Ghat we
heartache and are willing to spend for it . What
a privilege it is to spend our
time and energy praising Je-
hovah (Eph. 5:16, 17) The way
we spend our time should show
that we place more value on
spiritual things than on rnateri-
a1 pursuits. Since
we
have some-
thing so precious to share, we
will want to preach with enthu-
siasm and to be alert to tell the
good news at every opportunity.
Priceless treasures are usu-
ally not hidden but are exhibit-
ed for others to enjoy. If we view
our ministry as a treasure, it
will be a prominent part of our
life. (Matt. 5:14-16) With hearts
full of appreciation,
may
we al-
ways imitate the apostle Paul
and take advantage of every op-
portunity to show that we truly
value our ministry, esteeming it
as a treasure.
Chrlst inYour Ministry
cussion was GO&S Kingdom,
and he urged his disciples to
follow his example. Human ef-
Jesus set the example for us
and limited time in which to do forts to solve mankind's prob-
follow in our ministry. is it. When people in Capernaum
lems cannot be successful. (Jer.
love for God and for peo- wanted Jesus to remain there, 10:23) Only God's Kingdom will
was demonstrated on many he said to his disciples: "Let us
sanctify God's name and pro-
and in many ways. gosomewhereelse. . hat Imay vide permanent relief for man-
taught meek ones the truth
Preach there also, for it is for kind. (Matt. 6:9 10) Teaching
performed
acts of loving
this purpose
I
have gone out." Kingdom truths to people who
in behalf of those who
-Mark
are "sighing and groaning over
afnicted and downtrodden,
After giving his disciples all the detestablethings that are
9:35.
training, Jesus sent them out being done" helps them to live a
Jesus Example and Teach-
with these specificinstructions: happy, successful life now and
"Preach, saying, 'The kingdom hold fast to a reliable hope for
JeSusdid
become side- of the heavens has drawnnear " the future.-Ezek. 9:4.
by
(Matt. 10:l) He taught his fol-
5
Jesus continues to be in-
political
affairs Or mere hu-
lowers that Kingdom interests volved in the preaching of the
efforts
better
the
should take priority in their good news of God's Kingdom,
Nor did
he
lives. (Matt. 6:33) Jesus' parting and he assures
us
of his sup-
y
other well-intentioned pur- words to his disciples before he port. (Matt. 28:20) TO what ex-
to distract him or over- ascended to heaven made clear tent does our ministry measure
his primary work. (Luke
what they were to do. He said: up to the model that Jesus set
He focused on the preach- "Go therefore and make disci- for us? (1Pet. 2:21) In these mo-
of the good news of God's pies ofpeople ofall the nations." mentous last days, may we do
as the onlypermanent -Matt. 28:19.
everything within our power to
Importance of the King- adhere closely to the example
had a great work to do
dom:
Jesus' main topic of dis- Jesus set in the ministry
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Week Starting March 5
Song
32
Starting February 12
ence discussion. During the
15 min:
Local announce-
52
min:
Local announce-
Using the sugges-
on page 8 or other pre-
appropriate for
territory, demonstrate
to offer the February
15
and the Febru-
Awake In one of the
show how
handle the potential con-
stopper "I'm not
in religion."-See
book, pp. 16-17.
5
mln:
"Declare Abroad
Excellencies of Jeho-
To be handled by the
overseer. At appro-
points during the dis-
announce the t i e
location of the Memo-
arrangements for addi-
meetings for field ser-
and the congregation's
for auxiliary pioneers in
147 and concludingprayer.
Starting February 19
198
5 min:
Local announce-
min:
the Great
When Using the Bi-
Teach Book."* When
paragraph
6
a brief demonstration
a publisher using
box at the end of chap-
6
in the Bible Teach book
review the chapter with
student.
min:
Can You Start a Bi-
Study in March? Audi-
mst half of March, we
will
be
offeringthe Bible Teach book
with the goal of starting Bi-
ble studies. Review the sug-
gestions in the January
2006
Our Kingdom Ministry in-
sert, pages
3-6.
Using one of
the suggestions on page 6
or another presentation ap-
propriate for your territo-
ry, demonstrate how to start
a Bible study on the initial
call. Invite audience to re-
late outstanding experiences
they have enjoyed using the
book, especially in starting
Bible studies.
Song
220 and
concludingprayer.
Week Starting February26
Song
29
1 min:
Local announce-
ments. Read accounts report
and donation acknowledg-
ments. Using the sugges-
tions on page
8
or other pre-
sentations appropriate for
your territory, demonstrate
how to offer the March 1
Watchtower and the March
Awake In one of the pre-
sentations, show a publisher
working business territory.
15min:
"Do Not Forget
Those Who Are Inactive."*
Include comments on the
May
1 2004
Watchtower,
pages 21-2
paragraphs
13-16.
20 min:
"Imitate Christ in
Your Ministry."* As time
permits, invite audience to
read and comment on the
cited scriptures.
Song
18
and concludingprayer.
ments. Selected Announce-
ments from Our Kingdom
Ministry. Give a copy of the
special Memorial invitation
to everyone in the audience,
and review local arrange-
ments for distributing it in
the territory. Urge
ll
to have
a full share. Include a dem-
onstration showing how the
invitation may be used.
15 min:
Preaching the Good
News in an Orderly Manner.
alk
and audience discus-
sion based on Organized to
Do Jehovah's Will, from the
subheading on page
102
to
the end of the chapter.
15 mln:
"Entrusted With a
Treasure."+ As time per-
mits, invite audience to com-
ment on the cited scriptures.
Song 104
and
concludingprayer.
imit introductory eom
ments
to
less than
a
rnlnute,
and follw with a
question
and-answerdtscussion
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arehappy
toreport
anewpeak
in re- pioneers The total of
102 752regularpioneersrepofi~ng
isanincrease
of 2 125
overthe
p m
vious peak
o
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berof 2006
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DeclareAbroad
the Excellenciesof Jehovah
"Yours, Jehovah, are the great-
and the mightiness and the beau-
and the excellency and the digni-
for everything in the heavens and
the earth is yours." 1 Chron. 29:
How does our love and apprecia-
for Jehovah affect us?
It
moves us
'declare abroad the excellencies of
one that called us out of darkness
his wonderful light.' (1 Pet. 2:9)
e cannot stop telling others about
great God We will have outstand-
opportunities to proclaim J e h c
excellencies during the months
April, and May.
ZSpecial Campaign to Advertise
Memorial
On Monday, April
2
e will highlight Jehovah's excellen-
by observing the Lord's Evening
A
special invitation to this im-
event will be distributed earth
from March 17 to April 2.
All
encouraged to have a full share.
would be
an
excellent time for
ones to begin publishing the good
if they qualify.
If
you have Bible
or children who may qualify,
the initiativeto speak with the el-
This campaign
w ll
be similar to
was done in connection with the
at Hand " District Con-
Congregations will be sent
invitations so that each pub-
.
What moves us to declare abroad the
ncies of Jehovah?
What special campaign
is
planned to
rtise the Memorial, and who may
What might we say to invite people to
lisher can have 50 copies and each
pioneer can have
150
copies. Keep
your presentation brief, perhaps say-
ing: "This
is
your invitation to an up-
coming important yearly event. You
will
be warmly welcomed. The details
are on the invitation."Of course, if the
householder has questions, take the
time to answer them. The appendixar-
ticle on the Lord's krening Meal found
in the
ible each
book beginning on
page
206
may be helpful in this regard.
On weekends,we will offer the current
magazines along
with
the special in-
vitation. Keep track of ny interest
found, and arrange to call back.
Wherever possible, this special
in-
vitation should be handed personally
to each householder. Therefore, make
a record of not-at-homes, and rr nge
to call again at another time. Con-
gregations that have a generous sup-
ply of invitations left over may leave
them at not-at-homes during the
last
week before the Memorial,but not be-
fore that. Make sure that your return
visits, Bible students, relatives, work-
mates, neighbors, and other acquain-
tances also receive an invitation.
Auxiliary Pioneering Can you de-
clare Jehovah's excellencies more
fully
by auxiliary pioneering during March,
April, and May?Doing so will likely re-
quire some adjustments in your dai-
ly schedule. (Eph. 5:15-17) You can be
sure that making an effort to do more
in Jehovah's service will bring joy and
. How will the specialMemorial invita-
tions be distributed?
5.
Why
should we begin now to make our
plans to auxiliary pioneer?
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY FEBRUARY
2 37
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w is the time to begin making plans.
21:5
One 90-year-old sister enjoyed the
ilege of auxiliary pioneering last
r. She stated: Even though
I
really
I realized I needed to get my
ties straight. With a desire to put
I
decided to
pioneer in March. Was she
I
feel more
part of the congrega-
has drawn
we analyze our pri-'
ents as needed?
Meeting the auxilia-
en note it on your
eocratic calendar. You know your
you could share in the minis-
y for a couple of hours each day. If
u work full-time or go to school, you
e ministry in the evenings
Many have been able to auxilia-
160 000
Auxiliary Pioneers
in
April?
Analyze your
priorities
D~scuss oals as a
family
Talk to others about
your plans
ry pioneer as a family. In previous
years one married couple hesitated to
enroll because they felt their circum-
stances did not allow them to auxilia-
ry pioneer. What did they do about
it? We prayed to Jehovah to help us
accomplish what we had wanted to
do together for so long. With proper
planning they were able to reach their
goal. They added: It was wonderful.
We enjoyed many blessings together.
Our suggestion
is,
try it. If we did it,
you may be able to do it
too.
Why
not set aside
time during your next
family study to consid-
er how all can in-
crease their activity dur-
ing the coming months?
Even if your entire farn-
ily cannot auxiliary pio-
neer, perhaps one mem-
ber can do so with help
and cooperation from
the other members of
the household. If not,
possibly your family can
set goals to spend additional time
in the ministry during these special
months of activity.
lo Help One Another: Enthusiasm is
contagious. Talk about your desire to
auxiliary pioneer. This may encourage
others to apply. In addition, those who
have pioneered
in
the past may be able
to give you suggestions that will help
YOU to arranm vour affairs and sched-
-
What can we learn from the experi-
of a 90-year-old sister who auxilia- 9. What might you do during your next
t year?
family study to prepare for the coming
Is it difficult to serve
s
an auxiliary months of special activity?
10
hy
should we talk to others about
What enabled one married couple to our desire to auxiliary pioneer during
pioneer? this Memorial season?
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so as to reach your goal. (Prov. 15:
If
you are able to auxiliary pio-
hy not invite another publisher,
someone with similar circum-
l Many elders make the necessary
cial avenue of service. (Heb.
13:7)
Elders also build en-
hers. A few kind words of encourage-
y be just what is needed to move
auxiliary pioneer. The service
will
likely be arranging addi-
meetings for Eeld service so that
can engage in group witnessing,
should be announced reg-
will
also make sure that all
ve sufficient territory and literature.
l Even if circumstances prevent you
25:ll;Col.4:12) Perhaps you may
able to make arrangements to share
istry an addition-
day during the week or to stay out
an you usually do.
l3
Goal of 160 000 Auxiliary Pio-
The all-time peak
auxiliary pioneers for the United
tes branch was
153,774,
reached in
2000. Therefore, a realistic goal
is coming April is
160,000
auxilia-
How can the elders generate enthu-
ng months?
What might you be able to do if you
t auxiliary pioneer?
What goal has been set for the Unit-
contribute toward reaching it?
ry pioneers. We can reach it if an aver-
age of just 1out of every 6publishers in
each congregation engages in the aux-
iliary pioneer work. Of course, some
congregations will have even more
publishers whose circumstances allow
them to auxiliary pioneer. Such a con-
gregation goal is easily within reach
for most congregations. Imagine the
excitement this will generate in your
congregation and the positive effect it
will have on the preaching work in
your territory
I4 hy is April an excellent month
to auxiliary pioneer? The Memorial
will be at the beginning of the month,
giving us ample opportunity to make
follow-up visits on those who attend.
We will be offering the magazines, with
the objective of placing the Bible each
book on return visits and starting Bi-
ble studies. Therefore, auxiliary pio-
neering in April will provide many op-
portunities for starting Bible studies.
In this country the days are longer and
the weather is usually mild.
In
addi-
tion, the month of April has five Sun-
days and a worldly holiday, making
it
easier for those who work secularly
and those who attend school to enroll.
l5 Each Memorial season that passes
brings us one year closer to the end of
this system of things. The time left to
tell others about our great God is re-
duced. 1 Cor. 7:29)Once this Memori-
al
season has passed, the precious op-
portunities it gave us to praise our
heavenly Father
will
be gone forever.
May we make preparations now to do
all we can during March, April, and
May to declare abroad the excellencies
of Jehovah
14.
hy
is April an excellent month to
auxiliary pioneer?
15.
hy
should we have a sense of ur-
gency as this Memorial season ap-
proaches?
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Teat ?
t h
llble Teach
ook
The Great Teacher, Jesus,
cited text. Emphasize those with the student just
as you
s explained things in a that show the Scriptural ba-
would the main text. Or de-
clear way. To stimulate sis for our beliefs. Texts that pending upon the needs of the
t h i n g f his listeners, at provide background informa- student, you may choose to
first
asked them for tion may not need to be read. take a few minutes during the
1724-
The Bible Teach hook presents study to review the informa-
He directed attention to
the truth in
an uncomplicated tion with him. That
will
al-
26:31;Mark
way. Keep the study simple. low you to make sure he un-
Hewas Careful not to over-
FO US
on the main points, and derstands the material that he
s disciples with too avoid the tendency to taw too read On his Own.
information, knowing much about details or to bring Review Box: The box at
at they would Continue to outside material into the dis- the end of each chapter pro-
16:12
Jesus was cussionunnecessarily, vides statements that usu-
interested in whether his
Appendix: The appendix
lly
answer the introductory
covers topics that
supple- questions. You can use these
the main text.
Discuss-
statements to review the main
13:51 The Bible Teach
ing these
topics during the points of the chapter. Some
study
is
optional,
For some publishers have found it help-
ch in a similar manner.
subjects, you may choose to
fU1
read
each
statement
and perhaps the accompany-
ntroductory Questions: encourage your student to
YOU begin a chapter. it
is
read
the
supplementary
ing scriptures with the stu-
terial on his own, especial- dent. They then ask the stu-
oductory questions under dent to explain briefly how
ly if
he
and the scriptures prove the state-
cepts the information in the
ment. This shows the teach-
het the
main text. For example, if the
er
whether
the student
clearly
student already believes that understands the main points
on the questions. There is Jesus is the Messiah, it may of
the
lesson and how these
i
com- Ot
he
necessary to are supported by the Bible
er
With
him the topic Jesus and whether he agrees with
hristpThe
Promised
them.
It also trains the stu-
him for 'Iah' when discussing chap- dent to use the Bible to ex-
thoughts and begin con- ter
4
Is
Jesus
Christ?
plain the truth to others.
ration of the material. His On Other
it may be
7 The most eEective way
to
nts on the introducto- beneficia1
take time
during fulfillour commission to teach
questions will help you to the study to discuss the ap- people and to make disciples
if
you need to give more pendix material
Or
a
portion is to imitate Jesus' methods of
ion to a certain portion thereof.
teaching. (Matt.
28:19, 20
The
IfYOU choose to discuss the Bible Teach book can help us
Scriptures: The study appendix material, YOU may to do that. Make good use of it
Prepare questions in advance to teach others the truth in a
4:12 However, it
and consider the paragraphs clear, simple, and interesting
not necessary to read every WW.
4. What determines whether we
How did Jesus teach? should take time during the 6, How can the raiew box at
In what ways can we use the
study to consider information the conclusion of each study be
questions for each from the appendix? used?
5.
If
we
choose to consider in-
7.
How can we use the Bible
How can we keep the study
formation from the appendix, Teach book to fulfill our com-
le? how may we do it? mission?
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Literature offer for February
Close to Jehovah. If this
is not available, you
use the Worship God book.
hat Does the Bible Real-
Teach? Make a special effort to
Bible studies.hpriland Yay
Walchloaer
and
Awake may-
When making return vis-
on interested people, including
who attended the Memorial
other theocratic events but who
actively associated with
congregation, concentrate on
Biblestudies usingthe Bi-
Teach book.
The secretary and the service
overseer should review the activity
of
all
regular pioneers. If any are
having di6iculty meeting the hour
requirement, the elders should ar-
range for assistance to be given.
For suggestions,review the annual
5-201 etters.
The special public talk for the
2007 Memorial season is entitled
"You Can Feel Safe in This Trou-
bled World " See the related an-
nouncement in the October 2006
Our Kingdom Ministry.
A packet of legal material is
av%lableto assist publishers who
are involved in lawsuits over child
custody and visitation matters in
which our religion is under attack.
The packet shouldbe requested by
the bodu of elders onlu in a case in
which
t is
evident tiiat the p u b
lisher's
religious
bchet's
will
be at
issue. For those facing secular is-
sues on child custody or visita-
tion, helpful information can be
found in Awake of December 8,
1997,pages 3-12; n Awake of Oc-
tober
22, 1988,
pages
2-14;
nd on
the chart found inAwake of April
22,1991,
age
9.
For those who wish to make
donatlolls to the worldw~dework
rlec:tronically,a srr
o
instructions
isavailableto explainthis arrange-
ment. For further information,call
718) 560-5000 or write to Watch-
tower. Attn: Treasurer's Office.
25
~olukbia eights, Brooklyn, New
York 11201-2483.
THEOCR mCM N STRY
SCHOOL
REVIEW
following questions will be considered at the Theocratic Ministry School during the week
February 26, 2007. The school overseer will conduct a 30-minute review based on
covered in assignments for the weeks of January hrough February 26,2007. [Note:
there are no references after the question, you will need to do your own research t o find
answers.-See Ministry School, pp. 36-7.1
whether God acted in a just or right way?
wnen snoula p r a c ~ ~ c a lpplication of our
[w05 2/1 p. 24 par.
material be made, and in what manner
9
How should we reac t when the re is a
should this be done? [be p.
158
pars. 2-41
conflict between God's law and human de-
. Why is it important to help others see the
mands? [w05 4/15 p. 12 par.
91
practical value of the information we are
presenting,
and
how can we do this? be
10. How does Isaiah focus attention on the
p. 159 pars. 3-41
Kingdom by Messiah and on the forerunner,
Why is our choice of words important? [be
John the Baptizer?
[si p. 123 par. 351
P 1601 WEEKLY BIBLE READING
What will help us to use a variety of words
U what is '
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~eWho Are lnaotlve
Are you acquainted with
When Someone Returns:
who has become inac- When an inactive brother be-
e? Perhaps he has stopped gins coming back to the meet-
ting with the conge- ings, how should we treat him?
n and has drifted away. Well, how did Jesus treat his
u may have contacted such disciples after they had tem-
while engaging in the porarily abandoned him? He
e-to-house ministry. We warmly referred to them as his
p in mind that the in- 'cbrothersn and
showed
confi-
dence
in them,
He even gave
itual brother. We want to
important assignment.
Our love for
him and
(Matt. 28:10, 18, 19) Shortly
him to return to the On- thereafter, they were busy de-
and overseer of our souls., clwing the good news ''without
Pet. 225. letup. -Acts
5:42
A Wefore offering to study the
with has
assure one who has be- become inactive or before invit-
inactive that we have not ing a brother who has been in-
him. What could we active a long t i e o
accompa-
? We may be encouraging by ny
s
n the ministry, we should
ply letting the person know seek direction from the elders.
at we were thinking of him. If we come across an inactive
the conversation positive publisher in the territory, we
upbuilding. (Phil. 48) We should inform the elders so that
mention a point that we they can render needed assis-
joyed from a recent meeting. tance.
o an
,As the Bible clearly
shows,
meeting Or assembly only those who run the course
fer to save him a seat or to the h i s h will receive sa1-
vation. (Matt. 24:13) Therefore,
A sister who had been in- take note
of those
who may
more than 20 yews have
or drifted away.
he territory. Al- If we patiently
Jehovah's
gh she was unwilling to ac-
love by demonstrating sincere
med back, leav-
interest
in such ones, we may
current magazines. ~ f xperience the joy of seeing
the district convention, the them resume their sacred ser-
hared some conven- vice alongside us.-Luke 15:
n highlights with the inac- 4-10.
sister, and wentually
she
=ow should we treat someone
who resumes his association by
Why should we reach out to en-
attending meetings?
those who have become
5. Mention situations in which we
should speak to the elders about
How may we offer encourage- someone who is inactive.
o an inactive one?
6
What joy may we experience
How was one sister reac- from helping those who are inac-
What to Say About
the Magazines
Some feel that man is ru-
ining the earth. Do you ever
worry about that? [Allow for
response.] Notice this reas-
suringpromise. [Read Reve-
lation 11:lS.l This maga-
zine presents information
on what makes this planet
unique. It also shows what
the Bible says about the
earth's future.
&WMU? Feb.
Do you think that this
is
a reason why
we
see so
much trouble in the world?
mead 1 John 5:19. Then
al
low for response.] This ar-
ticle shows what the Bible
says about the identity of
'the wicked one' and how
we
can avoid i powerful in-
fluence. Feature the article
that begins on page 12.
-yEc~am
ar
Many people feel that all
religions lead to God. Do
vou think it matters which
religion a pcrson choos-
es? INlow for response.1 No-
tice this recommendation.
[Read 1 John 41.1 This mag-
azine discusses how we can
test teachings to see
if
they
come from God.
It
also ex-
plains how different reli-
gions got started.
A W I W D M a r
In your opinion, what
are some challenees fac-
ing young people tolday? [Al
low for response.] This verse
highlights one-challenge
-havine the rieht kind of
~rit.nds.-l~eadroverbs 3:
20.1 This magazine discuss-
es the dangeis of using the
Internet to 6nd friends and
how youths can be protect-
ed.
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h
2007
For United States of America
km E U s 3/07
Vol.
C
Keep Doing This in Remembranceof Me
Jesus' Death to Be Commemorated on April
On April 2,2007, millions of people around
started contactii them? Make plans to be
w ll assemble to commemorate Je-
present early enough on the evening of the Me-
sacri6cial death. Jesus died
as
an uphold-
morial to welcome those whom you invited as
his heavenly Father's sovereignty, giving well as other interested ones. You may want to
f that Satan the Devil had falsely charged sit with them, m a k i i sure that they have a Bi-
t humans serve God only out of selfish mo- ble and a songbook. Introduce them to others
2:l-5) The Lord's Evening Meal also in the congregation. After the program make
s us that by means of his death as a per- yourself available to answer their questions.In-
sinless human, Jesus 'gave his soul a ran- vite them to attend the special public talk that
exchange for many.' (Matt.20:28)There- will be given on April 15. Elders especially will
Jesus commanded his disciples: Keep be interested in making sure that those who
g this in remembrance of me. (Luke
22:
have associated with the congregationbut have
Has appreciation for th is precious gift of become inactive receive an invitation to the
moved you to star t making preparations Memorial and the special talk.
commemorate this superlative act
Of
love?
4 Help Newly Interested and Inactive Ones
3:16.
to Make Progress:
The Memorial speaker will
Prepare Your Heart:
By considering what
brierly explain our Bible study arrangement
on each of the final days of Jesus' hu-
and encourage newly interested ones to contin-
n life, we can prepare our heart for this Me- ue learning about Jehovah. You can use his
observance. (Ezra 7:lO) To assist us in
comments as a basis for offering further spiri-
s, a schedule of special Bible reading can be tual help to those you invited.
If
they are not
xamining the Scriptures-2007 and presently studying the Bible, be sure to visit
the 2007 Calendar. This scheduled reading them soon after the Memorial and demon-
ely matches the days on which the events strate the free Bible study arrangement. In or-
Jesus' death occurred according der to make spiritual progress, they will also
he calendar we use today. The days and need to attend congregation meetings. (Heb.
10:24,25)With this in mind, encourage them to
the Jewish calendar, which reckons begin attending regularly. Elders
will
want to
sundown to sundown. This differ- visit inactive Christians who attended the Me-
has been taken into consideration and is morial and t o build on the thoughts presented
in the Memorial Bible reading sched- in the discourse. This may encourage them
to
viewing such information and prayer- resume their activity in the congregation.
meditating on the depth of God's love
will
The Memorial observance provides an op-
to benefit fully from the Memorial ob- portunity to reflect seriously on what Jehovah
and Jesus have done in our behalf. Such medi-
Invite Others to Attend:
The insert in the tation deepens our love for them and affects
Ministry
announced
a
our conduct.
2
Cor.
5:14,15;
1John
4:ll)
Now is
campaign to invite people to this im- the time to begin preparing ourselves and in-
t event. Have you made arrangements to terested ones for this important occasion dur-
are fully in this campaign? Have you made a ing which we 'proclaim the death of the Lord.'
of acquaintances to invite, and have you 1 Cor. 11:26.
WW
is April
2,2007,
an important date?
4. HOWcan we assist people to continue to make
How can we prepare our heart for the Memorial? spiritual progress after the Memorial observance?
How can we help interested and inactive ones to
5.
What effect may observing the Memorial have
from the Memorial?
on us?
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fer suggestions on how to give
further spiritual assistance to
Starting March 12
153
min: Local announce -
Using the suggestions
page
4
or other presenta-
appropriate for your ter-
demonstrate how to of-
the March 15 Watchtower
the March Awake
ments. Remind publishers to
turn in field servicereports for
March. Read accounts report
and donation acknowledg-
ments. Using the suggestions
on page
4
or other presenta-
tions appropriate for your ter-
ritory, demonstrate how to of-
fer the April 1 Watchtowerand
those who attended. (See km
3/06 p. 1, par. 5; nn 2/05 p. 4,
par. ; km 2/04 p.
5,
par. 16.
Encourage publishers to fol-
low through promptly.
15 min: Make Good Use of the
2007
Yearbook. Talk and au-
dience discussion. Review the
main points from "A Letter
. .~ ~~~~ ~
when a ~~~~d one the ~ p r cwake along with From the Governing Body."
~ h ~ ~ ~ h ,talk by
an
the special Memorial invita- Point out highlights from the
based on the Septem- tion.
"Worldwide Report." Arrange
1 2006, Watchtower, pag-
s
min: Local needs.
in advance for a few publish-
17-21.
20 what shouldDo ers to relate reports and expe-
min: 'Keep Doing This in With My Life? A talk based on
riences that
they
have found
of Me."* When the Awake of july
2006,
pag-
especially upbuilding and
paragraph
3,
in-
es
23-5.
Include an interview faith strengthening. Encour-
comments from the
with one or twopersons who age familiesto read the entire
2006 Our Kingdom Min- pursued full-time servicepon book progressively during the
page 1, paragraph 3, on graduation from high school. year. Suggest ways we can use
the Bible Teach book may ww did they choose full-time
the book to direct new ones
used to explain the Memo- service? What blessings have to Jehovah's organization and
observance to interested eninved? to encourage them to attend
we invite.
- - - - - - ~ ~
168
and
mnd~ldineraVpr~
Song 148and concluding prayer. meetings.
---- nn --A concludingprayel
K
song
rr
7
min: Local announce -
1
min:
Local announce -
Selected Announce-
ments. Review the invitation
fromour~ i ~ ~ d ~ ~in. found on the back cover of the
Review
main
points
from
April
1, 2007,
Watchtower, and
box * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ~ l~ ~ i ~ d -ncourage publishers to invite
on page 3.
interested persons to the spe-
Ways to Expand Your cial public talk that
will
be giv-
Talk and audience en
On
15.
chapter 10 2 min: Continue to Assist
Organized to Do Jehovah's Those Who Attended the Me-
morial. Talk by an elder. An-
min: "HOWwould you ~ n -ounce the attendance for the
Present a brief dem- localMemorial,and give an es-
of how this feature timate of the number of inter-
be used on occasion ested ones who were present.
a family study. Relate any outstanding expe-
216 and concluding prayer. riences regarding those who
accepted the special Memorial
Starting March *
invitation or approached the
115
attendants after the program
min:
Local announce - to request a Bible study. Of-
O :E
R PORT
Number
d
Sp l Piffi.
344 104.8 68.8 33.7 3.4
Pios
103,257 65.234.817.81.8
utPioS 34,992 49.4 27.8 10.6 1.0
Pubs
803,719 10.3 7.1 8.2 0.3
TOT L 1,042,312
Baptiied:
3C73
Wearehappytoreport
anew
peak
in regular pioneers The
total
of
103,257regularpioneersreporting
is
an
increase of 505 over the
pre-
viouspeakof 102,752inOctober of
2006.
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Literature offer for
March
Does the Bible Really
Make a special effort
start Bible studies.
April
May The Watchtower and
magazines. When mak-
return visits on interested
including those who at-
the Memorial or other
events but who are
actively associatedwith the
concentrate on
Biblc studies using the
ook. June
l s l l~ere
Who CaresAbout You?
an alternative offer,you may
The Secret of
i. rmilu lauui-
- -
Congregations should re-
the latest issues of The
andAwake as soon
they are received. This will
publishers to become fa-
with the contents before
the magazines in field
The presiding overseer or
designated by him
the congregation's
accounts for the months of De-
cember,January,and February.
When this has been done, an
announccrnent should be lliadc
LO the ( ongregalion after rhc
next accounts-report is read.
-See
instructions
for Congre-
gation Accounting S-27).
The secretary of each con-
gregation holding title to prop-
erty should review paragraphs
42-4 in the form entitled In-
formation Regarding Owner-
ship of Kingdom Halls (TO-36).
Even after real-estate tax ex-
emption has been obtained,
an annual filing is required
in some states. Check careful-
ly with your local tax asses-
sor's office to determinewheth-
er any action is required. All
taxes and assessments are to
be paid within the t i e pro-
vided. If any tax or assessment
is questioned, promptly follow
through on the matter so that
either it is removed or a proper
challenge is Bed within the ap-
plicable t i e imit.
It is important that groups of
20 or more planning to visit the
United States branch oface fa-
cilities at Brooklyn, Patterson,
and Wallkill first correspond
by mail with the Central Tour
Desk at 100 Watchtower Drive,
Patterson, NY 12563-9204. You
may also use the following fax
number: (845)306-0200. At least
two weeks prior to visiting,
please send information on the
number coming and the dates
and times forvisitingeach loca-
tion. Lodging information may
be obtainedfrom the congrega-
tion secretary. Before your vis-
it, please review the June 2002
Our ingdomMinistryQuestion
Box regardingproper dress and
grooming when visiting Bethel
homes.
Immediatelyafter the Memo-
rial, the total attendance and
number of partakers should be
submitted to the branch office
using the Congregation Inter-
net Site (CIS).If this is not pos-
sible, the Memorial Report (S-7)
card or a letter may be sent.
When multiple congregations
meet together, only one congre-
gation should submit the total
attendance figure.
MemorialReminders
The Memorial observance thls year falls
on Monday April 2. The elders should give
attention
to
the followrngmatters.
m In setting the time for the meeting, make
sure that the emblems will not be passed
until after sundown.
veryone, including the speaker, should be
informed of the exact time and location of
the observance.
The appropriate type of bread and wine
be
btained
and made ready'
--See the February 15, 2003, Watchtower,
pp. 14-15.
Plates, glasses,and a suitable table and ta-
blecloth should be brought to the hall and
put in place in advance.
r
The Kingdom Hall or other meeting place
should be thoroughly cleaned ahead of
time.
Attendants and servers should be selected
and instructed in advance about their du-
ties, the proper procedure to be followed,
and the need for dignilleddress and groom-
ing
rrangements
should
be made
to serve ny
of the anointed who are infirm and unable
0
be present.
When more than one congregation is
scheduled to use the
Kingdom
H ~
there should be good coordination among
congregations so as to avoid unnecessary
congestion
in
the lobby or entryway, on the
public sidewalks, and in the parking lot.
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Do you love God's Word but
it difficult to remember
about Bible accounts
where specific statements
recorded in the Scriptures?
you like your children
have a
firm
grasp of basic
facts and teachings? The
"How Would You
An-
published each month
page 31 of Awake can help
young and old to become
acquainted with God's
17:ll.
HOW an you make the best
of this feature? The Janu-
2006 issue of Awalce made
followingsuggestions:"Take.
to look at page 31 .
sections of the page will
to young readers; oth-
will challenge the memo-
of more advanced Bible stu-
The section 'When in
will help you build a
line showing when Bible
lived and when major
happened. While the
an-
to the section 'From This
will be found through-
the magazine, the answers
most of the other questions
appear on a designated page
the same issue, where they
be printed upside down.
not do some research be-
you read those answers and
sharewith others what you
You might even use this
feature, 'How Would You
as a basis for familyor
Bible discussions."
Indeed, many families en-
using this feature as a ba-
What challengesdo many of us
How can the various sections
the "How Would You Answer?"
be used?
How have some families bene-
from this feature,and which
do you enjoy most?
I
is Ior family s~udy.One moth-
er writes: "My husband and I
thought it would be a good idea
to incorporate the 'Children's
Picture Search' into our fami-
ly study to keep it lively and
interesting for our three-year-
old daughter. It is so much fun
watchingher excitedlytake her
personal copyof Awake and flip
through each and every page
until she finds what she's look-
ing for." A father in Brazil says:
"My seven-year-old son and I
like this feature in Awake very
much. It has helped Moises to
pay attention, to look up Scrip-
tures, to appreciate pictures,
and to understand dates." Ash-
ley, age eight, writes: "Thank
you for the 'How Would You An-
swer? in the back of Awake I
learn a lot about the Bible from
it."
*Why not consider using
"How Would You Answer?" oc-
casionallyas a part of your fam-
ily study?You could use the In-
dex
or Watchtower Library on
CD-ROM to look up the an-
swers to some of the more dif-
ficult questions. By doing so,
you will be teaching your chil-
dren how to do research.
If
you
have older children,why not as-
sign them the challenge of re-
searching the answers to "Who
Am
I?'
or "When in History?"
prior to the family study?They
could then share the fruits of
their research during the study.
Using this page effectively is
one way parents can inculcate
God's Word
in their children,
helping them to know "the holy
writings" from infancy.-2 Tim.
3:15;Deut. 63.
How could a familyuse this fea-
ture to supplement their family
Bible study?
4
What to
Say
About
theMagazines
.
"Peopleoftcn speak of the
coming of Jesus Christ. Do
you think that this is an
event to look forward to or
to fear?[Allowfor response.]
Notice how the Bible writ-
er John felt about it [Read
Revelation 22:ZO.l This mag-
azine explains what Christ's
coming will accomplish."
-I Mar
"Manyworld leaders seem
to be very proud. Do you
think that
this
attitude con-
tributes to peace and har-
mony in the world? [Allow
for response.] Here is what
the Bible says about pride.
@&adProverbs 16:18 ]This
article explains the bene-
fits of being humble." Fea-
ture the article that begins
on page 20.
YAEJ;I.E
P ~
"Almost every day we are
confronted with questions
about our health, our fami-
ly,and ourjob. Where doyou
think we can find reliable
and practical answers? [Al
low for response.]Note what
the Bible says at 2 Timo-
thy 3:16. [Read.] This mag-
azine shows how the Bible
can help us in
many
practi-
cal Ways."
- " Apr
"In many parts of the
world, people feel that mor-
al
standards are declining.
Have you noticed this? [Al-
low for response.] The con-
ditions we see today ful-
fill a Bible prophecy. [Read
2 Timothy 3:2-4.1 This mag-
azine shows what the moral
decline means and where it
is leading mankind."
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For United States of America km E U s 4/07 Vol. 50. No.
4
theWord of
God
Fearless1y
courageously proclaimed Jeho-
vah's iudment against ulwod-
Do you sometimes hesitate
speak up about your faith
afforded an opportunity
schoolor at work?Is it a chal-
for you to witness infor-
to relatives and neighbors
perhaps to peopleyou do not
What will help
all
of us to
advantage of appropriate
to "speakthe word of
fearlessly"?-Phil. 1:14.
Do Not Hold Back: Would
hold back from defend-
a close friend or a rela-
who was being falsely ac-
Jehovah, our closest
has been grossly mis-
throughout the
We have the unique
of giving a witness in
of our great God
(Isa.
ly
sinners. (~ude-14,15) Noah
43:lO-12) Deep love for Jehovah faithfully preached to people
can help us dealwith feelingsof who were apathetic. (Matt.
self-consciousness or fear and 24:37-39) First-century Chris-
can move us to
speak UP, not tians who were "unlettered and
holding back from boldly bear- ordinary" continued to preach
ing witness to the truth.-Acts despite harsh opposition. (Acts
4:26, 29, 31.
4:13, 18-20)
he atchtower
and
"emember that our mes- Awake often contain modern-
sage is good news It will bring day life stories of those who
lasting benefits to those who by exercising faith
in
Jehovah
heedit. Focusingon thevalue of overcame fear of man and be-
the preaching work instead of came zealous evangelizers.
on ourselves or on our OPPoSers
5 We can take courageby con-
will help
us
to preachwithbold- sidering the life course of faith-
ness. ful servants af old who faced
4
Examples of Others: We difficult ~ituations.1Ki 9:2,3;
can draw strength from the Mark 14:66-71) They "mustered
faithful course of others who up boldness by means of our
have spoken the word of God G o d and spoke fearlessly. So
fearlessly.For example, Enoch can we -1 Thess. 2:2.
Can Havea share In Making
he has made. This will refresh
and reassure hi.-Prov. 25:ll.
Disciples
*As a Bible Study Conduo-
tor
Some nllhlishers have been
...
- - - - - -
~ ~
able to help their Bible students
A new disciple does not re-
te r the meeting. Reflecting On get acquainted with individual
from the efforts of ju st
his first contact with the Con- members of the congregation by
gregation, one man said:
I
met asking other publishers to ac-
his "fellow workers" to help
more genuinely loving people, company them on the study. In-
total strangers,
in
one d y than vite the student to congregation
. (1 Cor. 3:6-9) We individ-
I had ever met in the church meetings as soon as possible.
in
which
I
was raised. It was When he begins attendingmeet-
apparent that I had found the ings, make a point of introduc-
truth." He was baptized seven ing him to others. Is he strug-
months after attending his Erst gling to overcome a bad habit,
iking evidence of God's spir- meeting.
such as smoking? Does
some-
at work in our lives. (John 13:
3 Give sincere commendation one in his household object to
Gal. 5:22, 23; Eph. 4:22, 23)
as
a
Bible student makes spiri- his studying? He may benefit
tuaJ Drogress. Has he been en- by talking to a publisher who
-
duringopposirion?
Is
hc attrnd- has fac:ctd and overcome u simi-
As
a Conareaatlon: AU of in^ mcetlnrs rermlarlv.? Did he
lar cil~lel lge. 1 Pel. 59.
can demonstrate interest in muster up ihe &rage to com- New ones need spiritual sup-
ewhobegin toattendmeel ment? Has he enrolled in the port from thc con&~egation.
ll
hv
taking the initiativc to Theocratic Ministry School or
canassist rheminmakingprog-
them wirmly and to con-
started sharing in the ministry? ress by demonstrating siicere
a€
Commend
h i
or the progress personal interest.
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A Service Meetihg will he
in Our Kingdom Minis-
for eachweek during the sum-
months. Congregations
may
adjustments as needed to
for attending the "Follow
Christ " District Convention.
appropriate, use 15 min-
on the last Service Meeting
attending the convention
repeat counsel and reminders
this month's insert that ap-
A month or two follow-
your convention, set aside 15
20 minutes on a Service Meet-
(perhaps using a local needs
for a review of points
the convention that the Dub-
have found to he helpful in
ministry. The review should
handled by the service bver-
Invite the andience to com-
on how they are applying or
to apply that information in
ministry.
Starting April 9
201
min: Local announcements.
everyone to view the
on the DVD entitled Young
Ask-What Will
I
Do With
Ltfe? in prep&ation for the
that will be held next
at the Service Meeting.
out the box "Main Menu,"
explain how to navigate
the DVD. Using the sug-
on page 8 or other pre-
appropriate for your
demonstrate how to of-
the A ~ r i l 5 Watchtower and
April-Awake.
In one demon-
have the publisher
raiw
that he will answer on
return visit.
min:
"All
Can Have a Share
Making New Disciples."* When
DaraeraDh
4.
invite
- .
audiencet o comment on how
of the congregation en-
them before baptism.
or two comments may be ar-
in advance.
2 min: "Concerted Global Ef-
fort to Advertise the 'Follow the
Christ? District convention."*
When considering paragraph 3
invite andience to relate out-
standinglocal experiencesin con-
nection with distributing invita-
tions to the district convention
last year or include comments on
the
2 7
Yearbook, from page 7 to
the subheadingon page 10.
Song 43 and concluding prayer.
Week
Starting April I 6
Song 161
l o
min: Local announcements.
Selected Announcements from
Our Kingdom Ministry.
15
min: "Speak the Word of God
Fearlessly."+
As
time permits, in-
vite audience to comment on the
cited scriptures.
2
min: "What Will You Do With
Your Life?"-Part I.* Follow-
ing brief comments on para-
graphs 1-2, get right into a discus-
sion of each question presented in
paragraphs
3 4 .
When discussing
question 4 in paragraph 3 have
both scriptures read. In conclu-
sion, review the box "MainMenu."
Encourage everyone to watch the
"Interviews"and "Supplementary
Material" on the DVD in prepara-
tion for next week's ServiceMeet-
ing discussion.
Song
207
and concluding prayer.
Week Starting April
23
Song 215
1
min: Local announcements.
Read accounts report and dona-
tion acknowledgments. Using the
suggestions on page
8
or oth-
er mesentations a~urowriate or
yo& territory, deni"nsirare how
to oUer the May 1 fllchtouer and
the May Awake
1 min: Look The Light
Is
Won-
derful Talk based on the
March 15, 2007,
watch to we^,
pag-
es 12-14.
25 min: "What
Will
You Do With
Your Life?"-Part 2." Get right
into a discussion of each qnes-
tion presented in paragraphs 5 7.
Concludewith the warm appealin
paragraph 8.
Song 172and concludingprayer.
Week
Starting April
30
Song 186
5
min: Local announcements.
Remind publishers to turn in field
service reports for April.
1
min: Local needs.
S min: "Follow the Christ by
Manifesting Dignity."+ To be
handled by the congregation sec-
retary. Mention the convention
to which the congregation is as-
signed. Review the box "District
Convention Reminders."
Song 44 and concludingprayer.
Week
Starting May 7
Song
164
l o
min: Local announcements.
15 min: Arrangements for Places
of Worship. Talk and audience
discussion based on chapter of
Organized to Do Jehovah's Will.
2 min: "WhenPeople Are Not at
~ome."' To be handled by the
Service overseer.
Song 178and concluding
wrayer.
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to
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regular
ploneersl The
total of 103,648regular pioneefs
reporting anlacreaseof391over
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vemher of 2006,
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Concerted Global Effort to Advertise
the "Follow the Christ " District Convention
PublishersWill Again Distribute a Special Handbill
Last year the worldwide campaign to
se the "Deliverance at Hand " Dis-
ed for the Erst time what a sumptuous
65:13) They enjoyed asso-
:l) In order to help as
y as possible to attend the "Follow the
Resul t s
Last Year:'~asedon reports
rable publicity. For example,
umn article about the campaign, stat-
e neighborhood-working longer hours,
g longer distances, and talking fast-
e interest of the local me-
s favorably reported on our activity be-
the convention. reporter wrote sev-
It detailed our beliefs, our
e handbill distribution,
nted the invitation at a door, the
s just reading about that in the paper "
householder exclaimed: "I've just
re Is that my invitation?" She then add-
is is a very nice thing for Jehovah's
to be doing."
s 4 07
Many interested individuals were seen
approaching the convention sites with their
invitation in hand. Some interested ones
drove from distant cities in order to attend
sessions. Our diligent efforts o invite others
contributed to an increase in attendance,
with one country having 7 percent more
people present for the convention than the
previous year.
Territory Coverage: You may begin dis-
tributing the handbill three weeks before
the start of your convention. Every effort
should be made to cover the entire con-
gregation territory. In congregations that
have a large amount of territory, publishers
may leave the handbill discreetly at not-at-
homes during the Enal week before the con-
vention. Congregations should endeavor to
distribute the entire allotment of handbills
and to cover as much territory as possible.
Any surplus can be utilized by the pioneers
in the congregation.
What
to
Say: You might say something
like this: "We are sharing in a global effort
to distribute this invitation to an important
upcoming event. This is your copy. You will
End other details set out in the invitation."
Keeping the presentation brief will allow for
a wide distribution. Of course, if the house-
holder has questions, take the time to an-
swer them. Where interest is shown, make a
record and call back on the individual as
soon as possible.
HOW ital it is that we strive to follow the
Christ (John 3:36) Our upcoming district
convention will help all who attend to do
just that. Surely we can anticipate that a
tremendous witness will again be given as a
result of this concerted effort to advertise
the "Follow the Christ " District Conven-
tion. Therefore, be zealous in inviting as
many as possible to attend. May Jehovah's
rich blessing be upon your personal efforts
as you share in this united global campaign.
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, APRIL 2007
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Follow
th
Chrlst byManlfmstlngDlgnlty
Bible describes theuniversal Sover-
Dignlfied Appearance
Many expressed
Jehovah, as being clothed with digni- appreciation for the reminders in last year's
(Ps. 104:l) Jesus always spoke and acted district convention talk "Manifest Christian
a way that honored his Father and his Dignity at
ll
Times," which emphasized
provisions. (John 17:4) Each of us that God's servants should strive to man-
have opportunities to imitate Jesus and ifest Christian dignity in their dress and
glory to Jehovahduring our upcoming grooming. This year we should again give
the Christ " District Conventions. this matter our serious attention. Our ap-
~ i ~ ~ i f i ~ dorship we c m honor Je-
pearance reflects our feelings for Jehovah
by arranging to be present for the
and for the privilege of being his Witnesses.
feast that he has prepared for us. We should always dress as those ''Professing
you spoken with your employer and ar- to reverence God."-l Tim. 29, 10.
your aiyairs to attend each day of
5Should we manifest a dignified appear-
convention, including Friday? Have you
ance only when attending the program? Re-
to arrive in sufiicient time to locate
member that many will observe us wearing
and share in the opening song and our convention badges while in the conven-
Have you planned your noon meals tion city. Our appearance should make us
that you can eat at the convention site stand out from the general public. There-
your brothers?At thebeginning of each fore, even during leisure time, such as when
when the chairman kindly invites us going out to eat after the program,
we
take our seats before the music starts,we should dress as befits ministers who are in
quickly end our conversationsand be the city for the purpose ofattending a Chris-
for the beginning of the program. tian convention and should not wear such
Paying close attention to the program clothing as jeans, shorts, or T-shirts. What
honors our heavenly Father. After ob- awitness this will giveto the Community Je-
a local district convention,a report- hovah is pleased when our appearance be-
wrote that onlookers would be impressed speaks our role as ministers.
"the exemplarybehavior of those present,
Satisfying
Results Manifesting Chris-
they follow what is being said in respect- tian dignity at our conventions creates op-
silence and with evident spiritual aetini- portunities to witness informally and leaves
He also commented on "the exceptional observers with a favorable impression. At
of children llstrangely wellbe- the end of one convention, an official re-
or even busy consulting verses in the marked: "We have never seen such well-
Bible." While the program is in session, behaved people. You are the way God ex-
is not the time for needless talking, text pects us to be." Manifesting dignity shows
eating, or roaming the corridors. respect and love for one another and glori-
should be seated with their parents fies Jehovah. (1 Pet. 212) I t demonstrates
that parents can help them to benefit our godly fear and our appreciation for the
the program. (Deut. 31:12; Prov. 29:15) privilege of being instructed by our Father.
effortsshow respect for others and a p (Heb. 12:28)May we strive to manifest digni-
for the vital spiritual food being ty as we anticipate this year's "Follow the
Christ " District Convention.
How does this year's conventiontheme relate 4. W JY should
w
have a dignified appearance
manifesting dignity?
while at the convention?
How does our preparation for being present
5.
How can we maintain a dignified appearance
each session honor Jehovah? duringleisure time in the convention city?
How does paying close attention to the pro-
6
What are the positive results of manifesting
our worship? Christian dignity?
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District Convention Reminders
Program Times: The program will begin at
provision, you will need to bring a small FM re-
a.m. all three days. The doors will open at
ceiver along with earphones.
a.m. When the introductory Kingdom mu-
Recording: Recorders of any type should
all of us should take our seats so
not be connected to the facility's electric or
at the program can begin in a dignified man-
sound system and may be used only in a way
he program will conclude at
5:05 p.m. on that does not disturb others.
day and Saturday and at
4:10
p.m. on Sun-
ragrances:
Most conventions take place in
enclosed areas where we depend on mechani-
arking: ~t all convention sites where we
cal ventilation. Therefore, it would he a kind-
of
the parking facili-
ness for us to limit the use of strong fragrances,
spaces
will
be made available at no
colognes, and perfumes that may cause reac-
ge on a first-come, first-served basis. con-
tions to those who suffer from respiratory or
e cards will serve
as
identification
Ielated problems.-l Car.
nly
those disabled persons who
0 1 1 0 ~ U Porms:
A
Please Follow
p
S-43)
ve a state-approve,j disabled
license
plate
or
form should he used to provide information re-
rd will be allowed to
in the area re- garding any who show interest as a result of
for
the
disabled,
Since
parldng
space is
our informalwitnessing during the convention.
limited, carpooling
should
be done
to
Publishers should bring one or two follow-up
e extent possible.
forms to the convention. The forms will also he
available at the convention Book Room De-
eat Saving: may be
saved
Only for
partment. Completed forms may he submitted
Y U
in the same vehicle or to the ~~~k Room for handlingor to your con-
ing with you in the same home.
gregation secretary upon your return.-See the
Noon Meal: Please bringa lunch rather than
February
2005
Our King dom Ministry p.
6.
site
to obtain a meal
estaurants: In many places, it is custom-
A
small cooler that ary to leave a 15 to 20 percent tip, depending
your
seat may he used. on the service,
farnib-size picnic coolers, glass contain-
Hotels:
1)
Please do not reserve more rooms
and alcoholic beverages re not permitted than will actually be needed, and do not have
the convention facility.
more people stay in your room than what is
al-
Donations: Considerable expense is in- lowed. 2) If you must cancel your reservation,
olved in arranging a district convention. We notify the hotel immediately. 3) Take a luggage
show our appreciation by making volun- cart only when you are ready to use it, and re-
ry contributions to the worldwide work at turn it immediately so that others may use it.
all or at the convention. ~ n y
4)
DOnot cook in rooms where cooking is not
contributed at the convention should permitted. 5) Leave a tip for the housekeep-
payable to Watch
Tower.
er each day. 6) As Christians, surely
we will
and
Emergency- not abuse arly complimentary breakfast, cof-
onse services have complained that they fee, or ice provisions that are made available
eive many cell-phone calls over minor mat-
for guests to use while they are at the hotel.
7)
Display the fruitage of the spirit in dealing
If a medical emergency wises at the con-
with
the hotel
stm
at
ll
times.
The
room
rate
shown
on the
Recommended Lodging List
is
the
full price per day,excluding
tax,
If
you
are hilled for any additional charges
for
any-
e can assess the seriousness of the situation
thing you
did
not request or
use,
refuse these
assistance. If necessary, 911will he
charges and inform the
~~~~ ~~
~
d by our first-aid personnel on-site.
at the convention as soon as possible.
(9)
If a
Hearing impaired:
The program will be problem arises with your hotel room, be sure
in the vicinity of the auditorium on to inform the Rooming Department while at
M radio frequency. To make use of this the convention.
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WhatWill
YouDo
WithYour
Life?
Children are sometimes Jehovah Your Best : What sort tion on Related Subjects, and
What do you want to of spiritual goals do you have?
read more about what inter-
when you grow up? When Taking
a
Standfor Jehovah:
ests you most.
were a small boy, would
From where does real hap-
8 SO
have you decided what
have said that you wanted piness come? Grandmother's you willdo withyour life?Paul
be a cowboy? a fireman? a
Advice : What is wrong with urged ~ i ~ ~ t h y :ponder over
overseer? Or as a little wanting to be a star in Sa- these things; be absorbed in
would you have said that tan's world? (Matt. 4:9) No them, that
your
advancement
wanted to be a ballerina? Regrets : What discovery can may
be
manifest to all per-
nurse? a missionary? Now help you find fulfillment in
sons,.
Tim,
4:15)
we urge
you are older, you must life?-Prov. 10:22.
you to do the same with what
yourself another question,
interviews:
As you watch
you
have
seen
and heard
on
will I do with my life?' each of the following sections, this DVD,Ask Jehovah to help
you ready to decide? what do YOU see that
YOU
can you
make
a
wise
choice that
2 TOhelp you make the best do to give your best to Jeho-
truly give you
joy and ful-
decision, Jehovah's vah?
1)
Dedication to Vain
fillmentin
life
ow
as
as
a
produced the Pursuits or to God?
1
John
rewarding
and
happy
future,
Young People Ask-What 2:17);
2)
Learning to Enjoy
I o With My Lqe? Please Your Ministry (Ps. 27:14);and
it , and give serious
31
An Open Door to Service.
to all that it contains, -Matt. 6:33.
the drama, inter-
6 Looking
Back: Can you an-
and supplementary ma- swer? 1) What careers were
The contents are out- the brother and the sister
in the box Main Menu. pursuing, and why?
2)
How
3
The
Drama: As you watch successful had they become?
drama, consider these
3)
What was the turning point
1)
What similari- in each one's life?(2 Cor. 5:15)
are there between Timo-
4)
What theocratic careers re-
who
is
spoken of in the placed their former ones, and
Greek Scriptures, why did they feel that they
Andre? (Acts 16:l;
1
Tim. could not pursue both?
5)
Do
;
2 Tim. 1:5)
2)
How was they have any regrets for hav-
being pressured to ex- ing changed their focus in
in athletics, and by whom? life?
6)
What did they say
Who proved to be positive that has especially made you
on Timothy and think about what you should
Andre, and in what ways? do with your life?
Tim. 1:l-4; 3:14,15)
4)
How 7Supplementary
inter
the admonition at Mat-
views:
In these interviews,
6:24 and Philippians :8 what have you learned that
Andre, and how does it vou can do to amlv vourself
more fully in Jehovah's ser-
4Selected
Scenes: After vice?
1)
The Value of Per-
entire drama, sonal Study,
2)
Alternative
ay the following scenes, Witnessing,
3)
Bethel Ser-
these questions. vice,
4)
Gilead Missionary
l an d Timothy : What Training, and
5)
Ministerial
Paul's final admonition to Training School. Review the
thy? (2 Tim.
4:5)
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tion Internet Site (CIS) or on a Litera- branch otEce promptly. This includes
t u e RequestFonn(S-14).Plastic badge
any
changesin telephonearea codes.
cardholdersmust berequestedforany Whenever personal travel plans in-
offerfor April nd
May
inthecongregationwho desirethem.
clude attending congregation meet-
Watchtower and Awake maga-
. ongregation secretaries should ings, an assembly, or a district con-
maintain
an
adequate supply
of
the vention in another land, your request
people, including those who
forms
~ ~ ~ l i ~ ~ t i ~ ~
or
mgular pio.
forinformationregardingdates,imes,
the Memorial or other theo-
neer service (s.20~) and ~ ~ ~ l i ~ a t i ~ ~nd locationsmust be directed to the
events but who are not actively
forAwciliaTy
pioneeT
Semite
(S-205b),
branch otEcethat oversees thework in
These be
requested
on the Con.
that land. Addr