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Preaching in “the Most Distant Part of

the Earth.”

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Preaching in “the Most Distant Part of the Earth.”

Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Contacting Everyone in Our Territory

WHY IMPORTANT: Zechariah prophesied that people out of all the languages of the nations would respond favorably to the good news. (Zec 8:23) But who will teach them? (Ro 10:13-15) We have the privilege and responsibility to share the good news with everyone in our territory.—od 84 ¶10-11.

HOW TO DO IT:

Prepare. Do you encounter people who speak another language? You can use the JW Language app to learn a simple presentation. Or using your mobile device, you can show a person how he can find more information in his language on jw.org

Be observant. If you are working from house to house, do not overlook opportunities to witness to passersby or those waiting in cars. If you are involved in public witnessing, stay focused on your objective to give a witness

Be diligent. Keep trying to reach those who are not at home initially. Make an effort to contact someone at every residence, perhaps at a different time of the day or on a different day of the week. Some householders may need to be contacted by letter, telephone, or street witnessing

Follow through. Return promptly to follow up on any interest shown. If the person speaks a different language, try to find someone who is qualified to help him in his language. You should continue calling on the person until he is contacted by publishers who speak his language.—od 94 ¶39-40

WATCH THE VIDEO PREACHING IN “THE MOST DISTANT PART OF THE EARTH,” AND THEN CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

What preparations did the brothers and sisters make to contact people in remote territory? (1Co 9:22,   23 )

What obstacles did they have to overcome?

What blessings did they enjoy?

What efforts can you make to contact more people in your territory?

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Preaching can be compared to search and rescue operations, and we look for people wherever they are. For example, in the next video, you will see the efforts of the brothers to reach people who live in remote areas of Africa.

Jesus in Acts 1: 8 made an extraordinary statement, "you will be my witnesses to the most distant part of the earth".

This is certainly the case with Namibia. In those vast lands, characterized by harsh and arid landscapes, live wonderful people, people separated not only by geographical distance, but also by different cultures, ancient traditions, and a past of injustice.

What preparations did the brothers and sisters make to contact people in remote territory? (1Co 9:22,   23 )

Since the South African branch coordinates the work in this area, it was a pleasure for us to collaborate with a group of brothers from the capital Windhoek for a special preaching tour.

Our journey will start in Windhoek, and the first stop will be Gam. Give us then we will go to Tsumkwe, in both places we will stay in tents, travel about 1500 km.

What obstacles did they have to overcome?

Let's talk about safety, keep these three animals away from our tents: hyenas, scorpions and snakes. Always close the curtain. Toilets, we will follow the method that Moses prescribed to the Israelites.

To enter the Herero houses, we will use the side entrances, it is a form of respect, given that in their properties, there are areas reserved for ancestor worship.

To Herero, do not like direct questions, better show them images and let them express. Keep in mind, the words of 1 Corinthians 9:22: "I have become everything, to people of all sorts, to save at all costs some".

The purpose of our journey is to give people hope for the future. Brothers and sisters, we are ready to leave for the Kalahari.

What blessings did they enjoy?

As a family, we preach in unassigned territories for about 30 years, it is a privilege, to make people know about the truth, to people of different cultures. Perhaps, it is the only chance they will have, to know the truth, in this

remote area.

When you talk to him about the truth, you see that they listen with pleasure, his eyes shine. The joy we experience as a family, making

Jehovah known to people, is incomparable. He renewed our ministry.

Welcome to the field service meeting, we will see two demonstrations on how to present the good news, to a Herero is to a San.

When the person picks up the publication, you feel like an inner peace. My grandmother came into contact with the witnesses, in an unassigned territory. Then she moved to the city to attend the meetings, and I went with her.

It was she who taught me the truth, and later we both got baptized. Now a servant, in the Windhoek translation office, and participated in the translation of publications for people living in remote areas like these.

We live in the bush, in an isolated area, so I was very happy when they came for the first time. I asked him, who I sent you here, because you came right to the right place. These books help me understand my Bible.

Another thing that helps us as a family, and observe the creation of Jehovah. We have been in a tent, under a giant Baobab, will certainly have thousands of years.

Understand how Jehovah considers each person in his organization. If he is willing to

send 6 cars, he is more than 30 brothers in a territory, 600 kilometers from any congregation, only to find a person, then, he must really love every single member of the congregation.

When looking at people or countries, Jehovah does not see groups or nationalities, he sees individual individuals, and he really wants everyone to know him, learn to love him, and have a close relationship with him.

Surely, these people who came to visit us were sent by God. I really like them when they come.

I like it because, through their visits, God is helping us, and encouraging us. It's so nice to see, how they are united, the whites and the blacks. And then another very important thing is that in this way, the San have the opportunity to listen and understand the word of God in their language.

I am the only witness that speaks San, and therefore, I can not wait to speak the word of God, to the San, because I know that joy is felt, when you know the truth.

Yesterday we talked to an old lady, and we explained to

her that she will be young again, and that her skin will be as smooth again as it used to be. He was so happy to find out, that Jehovah soon will bring a paradise.

It is very nice that we do not neglect children. Even those who were sitting behind, approached, and watched Lele's videos

carefully. In this way, even the hearts of the little ones can be reached.

I trust, as Jehovah's word says, people of all nations will hear the truth, including the San. Even if they were the last to know, the truth will know it.

What efforts can you make to contact more people in your territory?

*** km 4/15 p. 1 Make the Best Use of Your Time in the Ministry ***

Making the best use of our time in the ministry requires flexibility. For instance, if you regularly spend an hour or more in a particular aspect of the ministry without speaking to anyone, could you make adjustments in order to find and talk to more people? Circumstances vary from place to place. However, the following suggestions may help you to make better use of your time so that you can avoid “striking the air.”—1 Cor. 9:26.

• House-to-House Witnessing: For many decades, publishers have customarily started their day in the ministry by preaching from house to house. However, since many individuals work during the day, why not try preaching from house to house in the late afternoon or early evening, when more people are at home and relaxed? During the day, street or business witnessing may yield better results.

• Public Witnessing: Tables and mobile displays should be set up in high-traffic areas within the congregation’s territory boundary. (See the July 2013 Our Kingdom Ministry, p. 5.) If pedestrian traffic diminishes in an area designated for public witnessing, the Congregation Service Committee may decide that the mobile display or table should be relocated to an area with higher pedestrian traffic.

• Return Visits and Bible Studies: Is it possible to schedule your return visits and Bible studies during times when other features of

the ministry are less

productive? For instance, if the house-to-house ministry is productive on Saturday mornings, could you have your Bible study in the afternoon or in the evening? When making return visits, could publishers split into smaller car groups so as to accomplish more in the ministry?

While it is true that we can count our time whenever we engage in the ministry, our joy increases when we are productive. If you find that participating in one feature of the ministry is not effective at a specific time, try another feature. Pray to Jehovah, “the Master of the harvest,” for his direction so that you can make the best use of your time in the ministry!—Matt. 9:38.