(OUR) The Honor of Bearing Jehovah`s Name

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The Honor of
Bearing Jehovah's Name
(OUR)
What an honor to bear the name God of love. Jesus said he made JeJehovah's Witnesses! We rejoice to hovah's name known to his followknow Jehovah and to be recognized ers. Why? So that they could expeby him as individuals who respect rience God's love. (John 17:26) So,
his name and obey his laws. Are we bearing His name worthily includes
not proud to be among the relative- imitating Jesus and manifesting his
ly few persons on earth who have qualities in our lives.-John 13:35.
I taken their stand on the side of the
EFFECTS OF
Greatest Personage of t h e uniJANUARY 1985
BEARING H I S NAME WORTHILY
verse?
Vol. 28,No. 1
When we serve Jehovah whole2 TObear God's name worthily, we
must show we understand clearly souled, positive effects are observwhat that name involves. For one able to others. They see us as hapthing, we acknowledge Jehovah as PY, fearless people united in true
M ~ t i n g 8 Field
the
purposer. what he says worship in a11 countries. w e are
comes to pass. (Isa. 55:11) The free from addictive drugs and imDECEMBER 31-JANUARY
Bible shows his objectives have moral practices. Our families and
always been fully accomplished. marriages are, for the most part,
Working with young ones
Hence, we have absolute confidence happy as, a result of applying Scripin field service
e ~ . employers
that his purposes for the future will tural ~ r l n c l ~ l Many
When
it be good
fami- be fully realized. To demonstrate prefer to have Jehovah's Witnesses
lies to work together?
our confidence, we should use our work for them because they are
2. How can those without children lives in support of his arrange- honest and do not steal, cheat, or
ments. This confirms our faith and lie. Many have ,made public statehelp large families?
ments commending us because they
3. What can be done to encour- assures us of his blessing.-Matt.
see we are different from others in
age young Ones
'peak at the 7:Tkearing Jehovah's name also the world. (See ~ 8 6/1
3 p. 10; ~ 8
door?
means recognizing and loving his 10/l p. 7; g8110/8 p. 14.) Our Chrlsqualities. When we hear his name tian conduct draws slncere people
JANUARY 7- 13
we think of his mercy, gracious- to Jehovah.
But the greatest testimony to
Store-to-store work
ness., ~atience.lovintr-kindness. and
we witness to store truth. (Ex. 34:6) Primarily he' is a 1
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wh,,
owners?
for
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2 when should we make
1
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Following Up the Interest We Find
approach?
1 When giving final instructions to
3. How lengthy should our presenYour presentation should not be
his faithful followers, Jesus said: "Go one-sided. Success often depends on
tation be?
. . . make disciples . . teaching getting the householder involved.
them." (Matt. 28:19, 20) With these Use viewpoint questions to learn
JANUARY 14-20
words Jesus impressed upon his dis- what he is thinking. This enables you
Return visits
ciples that they were to do a teaching to do meaningful teaching.
1. What is our objective in making work. This would necessitate making
return visits on people
to cultivate I
return visits?
AVAILABLE HELP
Of course, some of us need help in
2. When should we prepare for a their interest.
developing our teaching ability on
return visit?
HOW IS THIS DONE?
return visits. Such help is usually
2
Some
brothers
have
found
it
diffi3. Why is it wise to call again soon?
available. Almost all of us know
cult to engage in this feature of the someone who is capable in witnesspreaching work. Sometimes it is being on return visits. The service
JANUARY 21 -27
cause of uncertainty about the ap- overseer is anxious to share what he
House-to-house record
proach to use when calling back. has found to be successful. Your
1. How valuable can a house-to- However, it is not that difficult. Usu- study conductor may be able to ashouse record be?
ally it is best to start planning what sist. Ask him if he can accompany
2. Discuss how to use "Symbols" you will say on a return visit imme- you on some of your calls. Or, perdiately after you conclude your first haps it is just a matter of getting
on form.
visit. Write down points that inter- help in preparing what to say. These
3. What may we include under the ested the householder. This will give experienced publishers can show you
"Remarks" section?
you a common ground on which to what methods they have used to get
build. Call back within a few days if good results. Remember Jesus took
If weeks go by, the house- time to teach his disciples. They were
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION possible.
holder's interest may cool and will be instructed by him prior to their setAre We Facing Armageddon?
more difficult to rekindle. Keep your ting out to preach. (Matt. 10:5-15;
presentation simple, clear, and to the Mark 63-13; Luke 9:l-6) InstrucRev. 16: 14'16-Armageddon
point. Use the Bible to back up what tions similar to those provided by
-God's war, not man's.
you say. Avoid controversial sub- Jesus are available through Jeho"ev. 2 1 :1.4-8 trouble-f ree
jects. Highlight the appealing as- vah's organization today
leal
to
~ w .
pects of the Kingdom message.
(Continued on page
.
Meetings to Help Us Make Disciples
WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 3 0
may be used in placing January 8 lowing up interest. Encourage field
Awake!
service on fourth Saturday.
Song 126 and concluding prayer.
Theocratic News, local an- Song 181 and concluding prayer.
WEEK STARTING JANUARY 27
nouncements, and encouragement to
WEEK STARTING JANUARY 1 3
198
support field service activity on the song
Song 68
first Sunday of the new year.
10 min: Local announcements. but5 min: Local announcements.
10 min: "1985 District Convention 15
Review highlights of 1985 line local arrangements for midweek
Arrangements!' Convention coordi- Yearbook. Pick out experiences that and weekend field service. Encournator, consider first half of insert
growth of work and how Bible age support for service arrangethrough subheading entitled "What principles have changed the lives of ments on first Sunday in month.
You Should Do.'' Handle by means of some who have now taken their stand 20 min : "Are YOUAvailable to Help
questions and answers.
Where Needed?" Talk, with audience
on Jehovah's side.
16 min: "The Honor of Bearing Je- 25 min: "Following UP the Interest participation On paragraphs 4-8. An
hovah's Name!' Q~estion-and-answer We Find." ~ a l and
k discussion of
elder can Offer appropriate s"ggescoverage of material. On paragraphs title with audience. Demonstrate tions in harmony with what is said ih
7 and 8 have brief demonstrations briefly what may be said on return paragraphs and fi paragraph .7
presenting Watchtower subscription, visits. Emphasize prompt follow-up emphasize the need to discuss plans
the SOusing new Topic for Conversation.
to achieve best results. Include expe- With
ciety about serving where the need is
9 ,,,in:
m ~ ~h ~ i N~~~~ ~ hi riences
~ ~ t from~audienceof good results greater.
Will E m r e F m e r . " Talk on value from prompt follow-up and PrePara- 15 min: "Abound in Love to One Anof brochure, calling for experiences ti0.n before calling back.
other!' Talk based on 1 Thessaloof any who have used it successfully Song 92 and concluding prayer.
nians 3:12, showing that with rapid
in field ministry.
growth of organization there is great
.
,
a
on
i r U l l 5 av
' I need to be concerned for one another.
Extend hospitality so as to get to
lomi': Local announcements and know one another better. (Rom.
t
a
l
k
on "Be Stabilized in the Faith." 12:13) Do some need help in field
Song 66
Build up I2nth~Siasmfor circuit as- service? Could you offer to help
10 mln: Selected Announcements sembl~ and the value Of attending them?
Look for o p p o r ~ t i e sto asand local announcements, including each session.
sist
older
ones in loving ways; mothfield service arrangements and ac- 15 min: "Presenting the Good News ers with children
who may need help
counts report.
-In Business Territory!' Question- in caring for their children so that
'20 min: "1985 District Convention and-answer discussion preferably by thev mav share in the field service:
Arrangements!' Convention coordi- service overseer, encouraging great- some wGo are spiritually low and
nator, consider last half of material er pdicipation in reaching business need to be strengthened, and so
in insert, beginning with subheading people in territory- Have experienced forth. Commend brothers for what
"Dormitories!' Handle by means of publishers give demonstrations of they
doing and --end
that
what may be said in approaching they keep on abounding in love toquestions and answers.
ward one another. (Material in chap1 5 min: "Family Communication storekeepers.
ter 17 of United in Worship book may
-How Can It Be Improved?" Talk 10 min: Local needs.
in preparing talk.)
from the January 8, 1985, Awake! 10 min: Experiences from audience be
Speaker can highlight points that on obtaining subscriptions and in fol- Song 82 and concluding prayer.
Song 3
'
(Cont'd) I doing as much as others who are that we can use during January and
our respect for Jehovah's name is physically stronger and less en- February. During these months we
our preaching the good news of cumbered. Jehovah's name is hon- will offer the subscription for The
his Kingdom. Encouraging reports ored when each person does the Watchtower for $4. We could also
from all over the world show that best he can with what he has. offer a subscription for both The
God's people are zealously sharing The spirit of wholeheartedness in Watchtower and Awake! for $8.
in this preaching work. More and preaching shows that we appreciate Emphasize the value of the Scripmore are reaching out for auxiliarv God's love and that we desire to tural knowledge in these magazines
as you present them. Your enthuand regular pionleer service. ~ a v I ehonor him.
siasm may move spiritually inclined
you experienced the joy of such serOFFER SUBSCRIPTIONS
ones to subscribe.
vice? If not, could you do so someA tremendous aid to us in mak- 8 Those who do subscribe or take
time during this year? What a fine
o ~ ~ o r t u nthis
i t ~Drovides to s ~ e a king Jehovah's name known to oth- individual copies can learn more
n-&r
of people i h u t ers is the Watchtower magazine. about Jehovah and hopefully they
t6g
For the past 105 years it has been too will eventually have the honor
God's name and purpose.
6 Do not feel disheartened if your used to announce Jehovah's King- of bearing Jehovah's name.-Rom.
circumstances prevent you from 1 dom. It is a powerful instrument 10:13.
Jehovah's Name
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1985 District Convention Arrangements
Our goal in this wicked "time of the
end" is to be able to say, as did faithful
King David, "Judge me, 0 Jehovah, for I
myself have walked in my own integrity,"
and "as for me, in my integrity I shall
walk." (Ps. 26:1, 11)Truly this quality is
vitally necessary now in view of the critical times in which we are living. What a
joy it is to know that integrity keepers
have the assurance of Jehovah's help and
protection during this time as promised a t
Proverbs 2:7, "Fox those walking in integrity he is a shield." (Compare Proverbs
10:9; 14:32.) In view of this, how can we
individually resolve to build and also walk
in our integrity in practical ways. so that
we can say as did Job, "Until I expire I
shall not take away my integrity from
myself"? (Job 27:5) One excellent provision to assist us in maintaining our integrity is our forthcoming 1985 "Integrity
Keepers" Convention. Last summer there
was an all-time pe& attendance of 1,159,898 in the contiguous United States. What
a blessing it will be this summer to be in
attendance with even more of our brothers and sisters at well over 100 conventions in this country.
By now your congregation has received a letter from the Society, dated
December 10,1984, informing you of the
convention you are assigned to attend. By
cooperating with these arrangements, the
congregations will help the convention organization in its efforts to provide sufficient seats and food for everyone. To
assist you in making the necessary arrangements, the information that follows
is being provided. As you make your plans
to be in attendance, lovingly include others who need assistance, especially newly
interested ones, so they can attend every
session as well. (Gal. 6: 10) The program
will start at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS
3 Y o should
~
make your own rooming
arrangements directly with the hotel or
motel by using the information provided
by the convention through your congregation. In most cases you will pay a great
deal less than the regular rates charged
by the hotel or motel, since the convention has negotiated for a large number of
good quality rooms. These rooms will be
assigned by the hotel or motel only to
those identifying themselves as Jehovah's
Witnesses, or as delegates attending the
Watchtower Convention. By the middle of
December 1984 your congregation should
have received a list of hotels and motels in
the convention city that are cooperating
closely with the Society's rooming arrangement. It shows the address of the
facility, its agreed-upon rates, and the
phone number to be used in making your
reservations.
*WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: As soon as
your congregation receives the list of hotels and motels that the convention organization provides, you should IMMEDIATELY phone the hotel or motel of your
choice, identifying yourself as one 'of Jehovah's Witnesses or as a delegate attending the Watchtower Convention. Doing'so
will qualify you for the agreed-upon rates
listed. One night's DEPOSIT will be required at all locations to hold the room,
and the deposit should be sent directly to
the hotel or motel as soon as you make
your reservations. Do not make rooming
arrangements you do not intend to keep.
(Matt. 5:37) Motels or hotels are not obligated to hold the rooms or extend the
special rates beyond the cutoff date without a deposit. If you find it necessary to
cancel your accommodations, you should
write or phone the hotel or motel directly,
doing so as far in advance as possible. This
makes the room available for other dele3
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, JANUARY 1985
gates who need accommodations. The convention Rooming Department will monitor the arrangement and, through the
congregation,. will provide additional information such as which hotels or motels
are filled after a month or two, as well as
any additional ones it may find necessary
to add to the list. If the hotel or motel you
call first is filled, then call your next selection from the list, and so on.
5 DORMITORIES: A few conventions use
school dormitories in order to accommodate all those attending. Usually congregations will receive information on these
a month or so after the first hotel or motel
listing. Those needing accommodations of
this type should follow through in accord
with the instructions on the list that is
sent to the congregations by .the convention.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Arrangements to care
for those with special needs should be
made by the congregation where these
attend. Elders and others aware of such
circumstances can lovingly extend help.
This often involves taking others with
them in their own group, for example,
those in full-time service, the elderly, the
infirm, the deaf, or others. Also, they may
care for such ones in other ways. (Acts
20:35; Jas. 2:15-17; l John 3:17, 18) We
are confident that loving concern will be
shown to all who need our help. (2 Cor. 6:
11-13; John 13:35; Gal. 6:10) However,
the convention Rooming Department will
endeavor to provide rooming accommodations for those with special needs who are
unable to care for themselves, or cannot
be cared for by those in the congregation
where they attend. These may ask the
convention coordinator in their congregation for a Special Needs Room Request
Form, discussing their situation with him
a t that time. Those with special needs are
the only ones that should use this form.
They should fill it out and return it to the
convention coordinator to be checked for
completeness, accuracy and verification
of circumstances. Even though the convention coordinator forwards the form to
the convention Rooming Department, the
individual will be notified directly of the
accommodations by the Rooming Department. This should be done well ahead of
the convention. The publisher with special needs should NOT simply go to the
convention and request a room when be
arrives, because the convention Rooming
Department needs the verification of the
congregation's convention coordinator.
Private home accommodations listed
by the convention are usually set aside for
those who have limited funds and who
would experience real hardship if such
accommodations were not available. They
are not intended for those who want free
or inexpensive rooms just to save money.
Nor is it proper for delegates to presume
upon the hospitality of our brothers by
expecting to be accommodated extra days
so they can visit vacation spots or do other
things before or after the convention.
These rooms are for the convention period
only.
DELEGATES ATTENDING FROM OUTSIDE
THE ASSIGNED AREA: To reduce travel, dis-
trict conventions are arranged a t many
locations. In nearly every case, the location assigned for you to attend is the one
nearest to your congregation. Seating, literature, food orders, and so forth, are
planned on the premise that the majority
will attend the convention to which they
are assigned. However, if for some reason
you will be attending a location other than
the one assigned, you may ask the convention coordinator in your congregation for
the address of the convention headquarters where you will attend. He will find
these addresses listed on the back of the
Special Needs Room Request Form. Wnless persons have special needs, they
should not use the Special Needs Room
Request Form. Rather, they should write
to the convention headquarters where
they wish to attend and request a copy of
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SIGN LANGUAGE SESSIONS
the hotel or motel listing for that location,
sending a stamped, self-addressed enveloAs shown in the accompanying chart,
lope along with this request. Upon receipt sign language translation will be provided
of this listing of hotels and motels, they only at 16 specific convention cities. ( N o
should proceed just as if they were using provision will be made at any other conventions for sign language.) We know this will
t h list
~ for their local area.
YOUR COOPERATION NEEDED: The prove to be a real blessing to those with this
;moothness and the success with which special need by providing good quality
this rooming arrangement functions de- translating and larger groups with which
pend largely on the cooperation of every- to enjoy upbuilding fellowship. Those who
one involved. For instance, if a number of are signers can do much to let the deaf in
delegates run ahead and make reserva- their congregation know of the arrangetions on their own before the congrega- ments and help them to attend where the
tion receives the list of facilities that are sign language provision is made by the
cooperating with the convention Rooming Society.
Department, it can cause a major breakTAPE RECORDINGS
down in negotiations. The same is true if
No provision wiube made by the skia number of
choose t' make ety for recording the program or the dratheir own arrangements with facilities mas either on audio or on video tape. Any
not listed because they have not coopera.t- individuals who make personal recordings
ed with the convention rooming arrange- for their own use should do so in such a way
merit. As an example, a motel across the that it will not disturb or distract others in
street from the convention site may not attendance.
lower its rates, possibly even raising them
[NOTE To THE BODY OF ELDERS:
for the convention, and so the convention Upon receipt of the Society,s
Rooming
advises the
assignment letter for your congregation,
management that the motel will not be dated December 10, 1984, an& the Recornput On the list and thus
not get Our mended Lodging Locations list from the
business. However, if brothers go ahead district convention committee, please imand accept these higher rates and fill this mediately read the letter at the next two
motel, even though it is not listed, then meetings. Thereafter, please be s u e to
that motel may mwer hwer its rates. I n post the letter as well as the Recommended
turn, the management of other motels or Lodging Locations list on the information
.hotels may be encouraged to hold out for board, leaving them there until the convenhigher prices. The conventions are work- tion. ~ h u everyone
s
will receive the inforing to save all OW brothers as much ex- mation at the same time.
Pense as possible, and so it is in the best
The elder serving as the convention coorinterest of all for everyone to cooperate dinator should conduct the Senrice Meetfully with the Society's rooming arrange- ing parts covering this insert as scheduled,
n~ent.The listing is broad enough to give as well as handle other convention material
a choice of good quality ~Cc~mmodationsand announcements on the meetings.
and yet give preference to the hotels or When covering this insert, please read all
motels that cooperate. Our aim with this cited scriptures and any paragraphs that
rooming arrangement is to help delegates have particular application to your congreto be accommodated as comfortably and gation. All elders will want to cooperate
economically as possible, so they will be fully and offer suggestions to ensure thc
refreshed and fully able to enjoy the fine prompt, enthusiastic and effective h
spiritual program.
dling of convention-related material.]
,
.
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1985 District Convention Locations
June 13-16,1985: AMARILL43, TX;Civic Center Coliseum,
HOMA CITY, OK, Myriad, One Myriad Gardens. BICHFIELD, OH, The Coliseum, 2923 Streetsboro Rd. ROCH- .
3rd & Buchanan Sts. BATON ROUGE, LA (Sign language
ESTER, NY, Memorial Auditorium, 100 Exchange St. ST.
also), Assembly Center, Louisiana State Univeriity. C I G
PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. SAN
ERO, IL, Hawtho*
Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave.
FRANCISCO, CA, Cow Palace, Geneva Ave. SAVANNAH,
GREENVILLE, SC, Greenville Memorial Auditorium, 300
GA, Civic Center Arena, Orleans Square. WEST PALM
E. North St. JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum,
'BEACH, FL, West Palm Beach Auditorium, 1610 Palm
Gator Bowl Sports Complex. MONROE, LA, Civic Center
Beach Lakes Blvd.
Arena, Civic Center Expwy. NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans
Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St. OGDEN, UT, Dee July 11-14, 1985: ALBANY, GA (Sign language also), AlEvents Center, 4600 South 1400 East. PONTIAC, MI, Silbany Civic Center, 100 West Oglethorpe Ave. BISMARCK,
verdome, 1200 Featherstone. SAN DIEGO, CA, Jack MurND, Bismarck Civic Center Arena, 6th & Sweet Sts. CHATphy Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. TUCSON, AZ. Community
TANOOGA, TN, U.T.C. Arena, Douglas & E. 5th St. DUCenter, 260 S. Church. WHEELING, WV, Civic Center,
LUTE, MN, Duluth Arena-Auditorium,350 South 5th Ave.
W. EL PASO. TX (S~anishonly). Special Events Center,
Two 14th St.
Baltimore at Mesa. FT: WORTH; *,-will Rogers ~ e m o r i a l
BIRMINGHAM, AL, Civic Center Colise~ d 20-23,1985:
e
Coliseum, One Amon Carter Sq. FRESNO, CA (Spanish
um, One Civic Center Plaza. CICERO, IL, Hawthorne Rqce
only), Convention Center, 700 "M" St. HAMPTON, VA,
Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. DENVER, CO, McNichols
Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr. LONG ISLAND
Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St. FRESNO, CA; Convention
CITY, NY (French only), Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly
Center, 700 "M" St. GREENVILLE, SC, Greenville MemoHall, 44-17 Greenpoint Ave. LOS ANGELES, CA (Spanish
rial Auditorium, 300 E. North St. LANDOVER, MD, Capionly), Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. LOUIStal Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or 37. MIDLAND, TX,
VILLE, KY (Sign language also), Coliseum, Kentucky Fair
Chaparral Center, Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield. MON& Exposition Center. MOBILE, AL, Municipal Auditorium,
ROE, LA, Civic Center Arena, Civic Center Expwy. NEW
401 Auditorium Dr. MONTREAL, P.Q. (Chinese, Greek,
, HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange
Italian,
Korean, and Portuguese also), Olympic Stadium, Pie
St. OGDEN, UT, Dee Events Center, 4600 South 1400 East.
M Blvd. & Sherbrooke St. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Veterans
RICHFIELD, OH, The Coliseum, 2923 Streetsboro Rd.ST.
Stadium, S. Broad & Pattison Ave. PROVIDENCE, RI,
LOUIS, MO, The Arena, 5700 Oakland Ave. SOUTH
Providence Civic Center, One LaSalle Sq. RENO, NV, CenBEND, IN, N.D.U. Athletic Center, Juniper Rd. TACOMA,
tennial Coliseum, 4590 S. Virginia St. ST. PETERSBURG,
WA, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. "DmSt. TUCSON, AZ (Sign
F L (Sign language also), Bayfmnt Center, 400 1st St. S.
language also), Community Center, 260 S. Church. WEST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sign language also), Cow Palace,
PALM BEACH, FL,West Palm Beach Auditorium, 1610
Geneva Ave. SPRINGFIELD, IL, Convention Center ArePalm Beach Lakes Blvd. WHEELING, WV, Civic Center,
na, One Convention Center Plaza
Two 14th St. WICHITA, ES,Kansas Coliseum, 1-135 at
July 1&21,1985: BILOXI, MS, Mississippi Coast Cbliseum,
85th St. N.
3800 W. Beach Blvd. CHARLESTON, WV, Charleston
June 27-30, 1985: CICERO, I L (Sign language also), HawCivic Center Coliseum, 200 Civic Center Dr. DES MOINES,
thorne Race Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. DENVER, CO (Sign
IA, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 833 5th Ave. FT. LAUlanguage also), McNichols Sports Arena, 1635 Clay St.
DERDALE, F L (French only), Jehovah's Witnesses AssemERIE, PA, Convention Center Arena, 809 French St.
bly Hall, 20850 Griffin Rd. FT. WORTH, TX (Sign language
FRESNO, CA, Convention Center, 700 "W' St. GREENSalso), Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, One Amon Carter Sq.
BORO, NC, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St.
GREEN BAY, WI, Memorial Arena, 1901 S. Oneida St.
GREENVILLE, SC, Greenville Memorial Auditorium, 300
HIALEAH, FL (Spanish only), Hialeah Park Race Track,
E. North St. LANDOVER, MD, Capital Centre, Beltway
E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Exit 15 E. or 17. MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial
(French only), Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly Hall, 4417
Coliseum, John Nolen Dr. RICHFIELD, OH (Sign language
Greenpoint Ave. PROVIDENCE, RI, Providence Civic Cenalso), The Coliseum, 2923 Streetsboro Rd. ROCHESTER,
ter, One LaSalle Sq. RENO, NV,Centennial Coliseum, 4590
NY, Memorial Auditorium, 100 Exchange St. ST. LOUIS,
S. Virginia St. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Bayfront Center,
MO, The Arena, 5700 Oakland Ave. ST. PETERSBURG,
400 1st St. S. SAN ANTONIO, TX (Spanish only), ConvenFL, Bayfront Center, 400 1st St. S. BAN FRANCISCO, CA,
tion Center Arena, S. Alamo &MarketSts. SAN FRANCISCow Palace, Geneva Ave. SAVANNAH, GA, Civic Center
CO, CA (Chinese, Japanese, and Kohan also), Cow Palace,
Arena, Orleans Square. SOUTH BEND, IN, N.D.U. AthletGeneva Ave.
ic Center, Juniper Rd. TACOMA, WA (Spanish and sign
language also), Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. "D" St. WEST July 25-28, 1985: FT. WORTH, TX, Will Rogers Memorial
Arena, One Amon Carter Sq. HIALEAH,FL (Spanish only),
PALM BEACH, FL, West Palm Beach Auditorium, 1610
Hialeah Park Race Track, E. 32nd St. at E. 2nd Ave. HOUSPalm Beach Lakes Blvd. WHEELING, WV, Civic Center,
TON, TX, Astrodome, Loop 610 at Kirby Dr. KNOXTwo 14th St.
VILLE, TN. Civic Auditorium, 500 Church Ave. S.E. LINluly 47,1985: ALBANY, GA, Albany Civic Center, 100West
COLN, N E (Sign language also), Devaney Sports Center,
Oglethorpe Ave. BEAUMONT, TX, Civic Center Assembly
16th & Military. RENO, NV,Centennial Coliseum, 4590 S.
Hall, 701 Main St. BILLINGS, MT, Yellowstone Metra,
Virginia St. SAN ANTONIO, TX (Spanish only), ConvenHwy. #lo. CHATTANOOGA,TN, U.T.C. Arena, Douglas &
tion Center Arena, S. Alamo &MarketSts. SPRINGFIELD,
E. 5th St. CICERO, I L (Spanish only), Hawthorne Race
MA (Sign language also), Civic Center, 1277 Main St.
Course, 35th & Cicero Ave. DULUTH, MN, Duluth Arena- August 1-4, 1985: ELMONT, NY (Spanish only), Belmont
Auditorium, 350 South 5th Ave. W. FRESNO, CA (Spanish
Park Race Track, Hempstead Tpk at Cross Island Pkwy.
only),Convention Center, 700"M" St. GREENSBORO, NC,
BENO, N V , Centennial Coliseum, 4590 S. V i a St.
Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. EIAMPTON, VA,
Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr. LANDOVER, MD August 8-11, 1985: ELMONT, NY, Belmont Park Race
Track, Hempstead Tpk. at Cross Island Pkwy.
(Sign language also), Capital Centre, Beltway Exit 15 E. or
17. LOS ANGELES, CA (Sign language also), Dodger Sta- August 15-18, 1985: ELMONT, NY (Sign language also),
Belmont Park Race Track, Hempstead Tpk. at Cross Island
dium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. LOUISVILLE, ICY, ColisePkwy.
um, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. MADISON, WI,
Dane County Memorial Coliseum, John Nolen Dr. MON- August 22-25, 1985: ELMONT, NY, Belmont Park Race
ROE, LA, Civic Center Arena, Civic Center Expwy. OKLATrack, Hempstead Tpk. at Cross Island Pkwy.
LL.(_
6
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:>*?
Are You Availablt
to Help Where Needed?
Announcements
Literature offer for January and
February: Watchtower subscription for
one year for a contribution of $4.00. Sixmonth subscriptions are S2.O0. If
scription is
Offer two magazines and a brochure for 70$, or one
brochure and one Watchtower magazine
for 50$. March and April: Any of the
older pocket-size books for a contribution of $1.00. (See December km for titles.)
~t circuit assemblies having the new
Highlighting the need for more
Christian ministers, Jesus said,
''The harvest is great, but the workers are few." While this was true in
Jesus' day, there is an even greater
need now in this time of the end.
Therefore, in obedience to Jesus'
command, we "beg the Master of the
the baptized brothers reaching out
and being use to their full poten*
le for the elders and
tial? Is it
ministerial servants to set an even
better example in zeal for the rninistry? Would more warm, loving encouragement and commendation
stir some in the congregations to
harvest
harvest!'-Matt.
to send out
9:379 workers
38. into his greater activity?
=Next, talk to the circuit overfor Faith in an Unbelieving W ~ r l d . ' ~
seer about the situation. He may
Starting in February, circuit overseers
HELP NEEDED
will give a public talk with the theme
While we are far along into the have meaningful suggestions as to
"PrayersThat Are Heard by God."
harvest, it is not yet completed. Je- what Can be done within the Congre"Good News in a Violenttalk
World"
is
the
meet local needs. Or he
to be pre- hovah God continues to bless our gation
title of the special
may know Of other congregations Or
sented in all congregations on April 14. ministry with fine increases in the
Congregationsattendingacircuitassem-field, and it is a challenge to train pioneers in the circuit
bly or having the visit of the circuit over- the new ones. (Matt. 28:20) ~~~t render help. If so, he can put them
seer on that date w i l l present the special congregations in this countryare in contact with you. Where no assistalk on the following week. The talk cqvering their assigned territory tance is available within the circuit,
should not be given before April 14.
regularly, but a few still need help. the circuit overseer or the local elm New Publications Available:
ders may write
the
Out,gzI Scripture Is Inspired of God and There are some territories not curlining
the
circumstances
and
needsSenejicialU
-Japanese rently assigned to any congregaIf your
is
lanized to Accomplish ourMinistry ti0n~.There is still an urgent need
its territory often or if there are
-Thai for more workers.
serThere is also a great need to
rvival Into a New Earth -Finnish,
Japanese strengthen some congregations vants, or pioneers to care for the
some make them,
.&itedin Worship of the Only Tme God spiritually. Elders, ministerial ser- local
-Cebuano, Iloko, Tagalog v a t s , strong Christian families, selves available to help elsewhere?
-Thai and pioneers could be used in a num- Individuals and family groups
Bible Topics for Discussion
Enjoy Life on Earth Forever!
her of congregations. When willing would do well to review their own
-1nuktitut workers of this type are added to a Spiritual gifts, assets, and potenJehovahts Witnesses and the Questton congregation, the brothers are tial. Would it be possible to take a
of Blood
-Thai strengthened, and expansion is of- temporary assignment to work UnSchool and Jehovah's Witnesses
assigned territory or perhaps move
ten the result.
-Italian
to help a congregation permanently
IiOW CAN THESE NEEDS BE FILLED?
The Divine Name That Will Endure
where the workers are few?
Forever
-Finnish, Japanese
First, in the congregations
I TO those who can take a tempoKingdom News No. 30 -Vietnamese needing help, it would be good for rary assignment or make a permaNew Cassette Recordings Available: the elders to analyze the circum- nentmove, it is recommended that
The Good News According to Luke (set stances. What are the local needs? they write a letter to the society,
of three; congregation and public: What can those now in the congre$4.50;pioneers: $3.75) -Portuguese gations do to fill these Weds? Could making known their availability.
To the Hebrews, The Letter of James 'Ome increase their activity in the Such a letter should be given to.the
Congregation Service Committee SO
(single cassette; congregation and
field service? Could more serve as they may add their recommendation
public: $2.00; pioneers: $1.75)
-Portuguese auxiliary or regular pioneers? Are d
, ,ail it to the society.-see our
Ministry, pages 112, 113 and Our
Interest
(ContJd) also notes: "Not only will its sub- Kingdom
Offer
a ready-to-use page 7, paragraph 7. of May 1982,
Practical suggestions for our ref- outline, but
the
wide
selection of
erenee are provided also in the Our scriptures quoted will make
Before moving, it is very wise to
it possiMinistry book. For example, note ble for you to have variety and
count the cost. (Luke 14:28) Refreshmember, in most areas where help
what fine guidelines are contained on ness in your presentation!,
pages 88 and 89. Just reading the
So there is every reason to be is needed the towns are small, secufour paragraphs under the heading positive in following up the interest lar yp-k is often s
u and~you
"Making Return Visits" should enlind in o~ preaching work, even may not always have others to work
courage us.
if we have only limited experience. with in service. You may have frequent parts on meetings, and the
6 Another line aid is the book Make ~h~ important thing is that we
Sure of All Things. There are 123 about others. Jehovah's organization quality of meetings m y not be what
principal subjects, with additionalre- today h s provided literat- and ex- $U are used to. A &%ere desire to
lated subjects,to draw on. Two meth- perienced publishers for our train- help and an intense love for your
ods of using the material are given in ing. When we find sincere persons brothers are essential. An appreciaparagraphs 1 and 2 on page 8. who are "sighing and groaning" over tion of what it means to be selfSuggestions are given for using the the bad things they see, our love sacrificing is a must. DOyou qualmaterial if the discussion time is ei- should move us to return and help ify? The need is there! Are you
available?-1sa. 6 :8.
ther limited or lengthy. Paragraph 3 them.-Ezek. 9:4-6.
~~~~~&~~~eFp'$~C~aikdt,"Bf~$~
,
,
,
7
I
-ne
RIE aOOCZNLWS
In Bu.in.rs Territory *
The account at Acts 17:17 says
that Paul "began to reason in the
synagogue with the Jews and the
other people who worshiped God and
every day in the marketplace with
those who happened to be on hand."
His preaching in the marketplace
and in other locations clearly demonstrated his heartfelt desire to
reach people with the Kingdom
hope, wherever UIeycould be found
This was true even when the circumstances seemed less than favorable. For example, his preaching in
the marketplace, in the account referred toabove resulted inhis being
led to the
where he made
a marvelous defense of his faith. On
that occasion many, including =ionysius, a judge, were moved to embrace Christianity.-Acts 17:15-34.
2 canwe expect similar results
when preaching to those
business
fact one
sister
yest
on
owner
of
a reswho
taurant with the brochure Enjoy
Life on Earth Forever! sparked his
interest in the truth, resulting in a
study at
rant.
3 Yet, in spite of the success that
many have had in this feature of the
ministry, some publishers are inclined to feel that witnessing to
storekeepers would be extremely
difficult. One publisher who took
this view said, "1 expected that the
response would be negative. However, to my surprise, their reaction to
the Kingdom message was just the
opposite! They were genuinely polite and friendly and almost always
accepted the magazines." Yes, those
who have shared in working business territory speak of it as a fruitful work that brings blessings.
4 Elders, especially the service
overseer, should encourage experienced publishers to work business
territory. Those who participate
should endeavor to be brief and to
the point when contacting business
people since their time may be limited. Many have found it practical to
Areobagus
.the
Schedule for congregation studies in the book Making Your Family
Life Happy:
January 6:Review chapters 6-10
13:pages 146 to 155+
January 20:Pages 155* to 160
January 27: Pages 161
16"
To or from subheading.
)
.
PWEOCR17H3
Hmb
Argentina re orts a new
k ,
of
publishers in geptember with 11.1 aver*
I
n
"
I
d
service.
call at times when the stores or age
reached a new peak of 58,967 home I b l c
Oficesare not so crowded, such as in studies.
themorningwhenthe stores openor In Aus!ralla, a record number of 145.
perhaps durmg the mddle of the regular ploneersail-time
were enrolled t o start in
peak. Their regweek instead of during busy shop- September-an
uiar pioneer 'gure Of
is the 21st
plIlg pemods. One Sister WrlteS: w e
entered the stores or businesses
the regwhen no customers were present + Brazil started the new service year with
and quickly showed the current a new peak of 162,026 publishers and an
magazines or the brochure. The in- all-time peak of 154,287 Bible studies.
terest was such that we had placed Curacao reported a new peak of 1,076
and a new peak
all ouf magazines within two
+
irg:&~
+
blocks.
'
+
f ~ , " f ~
~~~~~
Guadeloupe started the new service
year with a peek of 3,553 publishers, giving them a publisher-to-population ratio
for the of 1 t o 92. There were 4,023 studies concharge. ducted during the month.
WHAT SHOULD WE SAY?
ask
It is appropriate
manager O r the Person in
Using
a simple
approach,
explain
the reason
for calling.
For example,
after introducing yourself, you
could say, &'sinceit is oftenvery
business people at
dif6cult to
home,
are
making
this
effort
to
contactwe
you
here.
In the
latest
issue
of.The Watchtower there is this article entitled [give title] that contains information that
affects YOU. We know YOU will enjoy readiqg this artic!e as well .as
the others. We offer it along m t h
Awake? for a contribution of only 40
Cents."
13 One pioneer brother periodically
places magazines with the local Police department. Imagme h s reaction when the police, after having
accepted the April 22,1984,issue of
Awake?, contacted him and requested 500 copies! They planned to use
the article "My Child Is Fss.ing!" in
connection m t h fingerprlntlng the
children in their town. However, it
did not end there. When the police
department of a nearby commmty
heard of the article, they contacted
another pioneer brother and requested 400 copies of the same issue
of Awake!
witnessing in business territory
affords us an opportunity to reach
persons who are rarely contacted in
thedoor-to-door work. So be alert to
such opportunities. Fine results
have come from working business
.
territory!
OCTOBER SERVICE REPORT
Av.
Av.
Av. Av.
Pubs. Hrs. Magr R.V. Bi.St.
Spl Pios.
322 131.0 958 54.4 5 7
as,4e3 88.5 54A 324
AUX.Plos. 43,535 60.6 38.8 17.7 1.4
Pubs.
595,528
9.0
7.3 3.6 0.4
TOTAL 674,848
~ e w i y~edlcatedones Baptized: 2,228
The total number of regular pioneersreporting for October is a new peak, surpassing
the outstanding previous peak reached in
September by 1,231.
+
+
Haiti had a new peak of 3,712 publishere, with peaks in return visits (27,579)
and
studies (5,342).
In September, Japan reached another
peak, 93,015 publishers.Of these, 40 percent were in some form qf the pioneer
work. During July, August, and September
the publishers covered 403 towns and viigages in unassigned territory.
Other branche@making a good start
the new service year wlth publisher peaks
for September include Liberia (1,195) and
Hang Kong (1,215).
Ireland started the new service year off
with a new peak of 2.355 publishers; they
averaged 11.1 hours ~nfield servlce.
The branch in Italy reports a new peak
Of 181319
in September; 'Iso
a peak of 2,050 new regular pioneers enrolled during the month for a total of
7,542.
Mexico began the new year wlth a peak
of 153,743 publishers and a new peak of
21 lsoglstudha
*
+
+
+
'
,....
Fa I
,
,
,
1 As insecurity increases in the
world around us, it is urgent that we
become and remain stabilized in the
faith. (Isa 57:20, 21; 1~ o h n5:4)
Accordingly, it is most fitting that
the circuit assembly program beginning in February 1985 will develop
the theme "Be Stabilized in the
Faith."-Col. 2:7.
2 This new program will highlight
the need for all to become steadfast,
mature Christians. ~t will help us
appreciate just what is required to
maintain balance as Christians living in the midst of the.world but
being no part of if. (John 17:14)
None of us can afford to miss this
pointed and practical program.
-Matt- 24:45.
Begin
to make your plans
to attend. As soon as the dates and
location
for your
are an*
nounced, arrange your affairs so
that you can be present both days.
Encourage Bible students to come
with you. Everyone attending is
Sue to be rewarded
and
strengthened to stand "solid in the
faith."--1 Pet. 5:9.
OUR
FEBRUARY 1985
Vol. 28, No. 2
FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Meetings for Fidd Sarvk
JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 3
When offering subscriptions,
1. What article from The Watchtower would you highlight?
2. How would you tie in the subscription offer with the Topic for
Conversation?
he apostle Paul wrote words
containing wise and beneficial counsel for the blessing of God's people in
the first century. These are part
the
Word of God. and they
greatly benefit the Christian conWegation
knew that
what he wrote had the direction of
God's holy spirit and would be helpful to those reading and a p p l ~ n the
g
counsel. To Timothy, he said: "Keep
holding the pattern of healthful
words that you heard from me with
the faith and love that are in connection with Christ Jesus."-2
Tim.
1:13.
HOW was ~ i m o t hable
~ to do
that? For qne thing he was advised
by Paul: "You, however, continue in
the things that you learnedand were
persuaded to believe, knowing from
what persons you learned them."
(2 Tim. 3:14) Paul and others nuryoung Timothy in the way Of
the truth' He grew up to become a
h e .minister of the good news, a
close companion of Paul, one that
could be relied upon to assist others
also to "keep holding the pattern of
healthful words." DOvou think Timothy would have been the outstanding Christian man he proved to be if
he had not listened, learned, and
then practiced
things
make up the christian personality?
~ ~ dsol what
~ !does that tell uk
today about our responsibility to
teach healthful words to others?
3 We should make every effort to
sound down the truthinto the hearts
of Bible students. If we accomplish
that their motivation for doing Jehovih*s
will can be based on the
right desire, to please Jehovah and
to make known to others the wonderful promises of his word T~
sound down the truth into the h&.ts
of others demands that we ourselves
be firmly grounded in the truth. Are
we? he fine example we set by our
is an evidace of our firm
foundation. Tim. 4:12) If our language is pure and our attitude toward our brothers is exemplay, we
reflect the newpersonality and give
further evidence that the truth is in
our hearts. (Eph. 4:29,31, 32) Having put on such new personality, we
able torecommend the Christian
way of life to others.
FEBRUARY 4-10
DIRECT INTEREST
TO THE ORGANIZATION
Point out what vou
.
Do
you
have a program of assiscan highlight when
tance for your Bible students? Once
offering brochures
(Cbntinued on page 2, co2.1)
1. Jehovah's Witnesses in the
Twentieth Century.
2 . Enjoy Life on Earth Forever!
.Spdtig-A 8 e a for
~ Extra Effort
3. The Divine Name That Will Enl M o s t Of
us look
to informalwitnessing at his place of
dure Forever.
spring. Springtime is a season of re- work. what joy he had in obtaining
fresh& changes. The coldness of nine subscriptions from his fellow
FEBRUARY 11 7
winter surrenders to the warm air of .,7nnbnno~
In cold or rainy weather,
spring. We delight to see renewed
SPECIAL ACTIVITY IN APRIL
how can you
life and longer days. Yet a greater
-4
WVZPr;ZU.
* ApriI has proved to be a special
that it opens the way for many of us month for the auxiliary pioneer serto put forth a greater effort in the vice. April 1983 saw 84,285 of us in
the auxiliary pioneer work. That was
ministry.
an increase of 8,747 over April 1982.
2 In
the months of
we reach that peak again? I n
April, and May have been especially C ~ u l d
good months for many publishers to April 1984 this peak was surpassed
serve as auxiliary pioneers. This by 9,705 with a total of 93,990 auxilyear, those that have full-time secu- iary pioneers. This means that last
On the average, each cengrelar jobs may find that March, which
in the United States had over
has
weekends, will be particu-- gation
1 auxiliary pioneers. Also, almost
larly suitable for them to devote 60 1
5.5 million hours in the ministry
hours or more in the ministry. Can came from this group alone! What
you do so? If so, blessings await you. will happen this A
~
~
~
~
3 One brother with a full-time job
5 ~ ~ i ist what
h
makes extraordidetermined that he could auxiliary nary things happen. ~~b~~~~ chappioneer by starting to witness in the ter 11relates what marvelous things
business section of the territory ear- God's servants accomplished bely in the morning. This brother en- cause of faith. Without a doubt the
joyed many fine experiences includ- "faithful work" of Jehovah's people
ing the starting of a new Bible study in modern times is likewise blessed!
that he conducted during the morn- (1Thess. 1:3) Will you too be moved
ing before starting his secular work. by faith to join in the special effort
Another brother who has to work that will be put forth this April? Of
full time decided he would auxiliary course, if you physically or circurnpioneer. Having this added motiva- stantially cannot be an auxiliary
tion. he mustered uu courage to do
(Continued on page 2, cot. 3)
1. Share in house-to-house work? reason to look forward to spring is
2. Get invited in?
FEBRUARY 18-24
When offering literature
,
,
How will you present the current offer?
When might it be best to offer
only the magazines?
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 3
Topic for Conversation
1. How do you introduce it?
, 2. What news items can be tied in
with it?
TOPIC FOR COYVERSATIOM
Are We Facing Armageddon?
Rev. 16: 14,16-Armageddon
Rev. 2 1:1,4-A trouble-free
'new earth" to follow.
WEEK STARTING FEBRUARY 3
Song 28
Local announcements. Encourage magazine activity second Saturday of the month, suggest
presentstions of current magazines
10 min: "Helping to Meet 'Some Critical Kingdom Hall Needs!* Questionand-answer coverage. Include
merits on how local congregation is
with this arrangement
and commend brothers for their good
support.
18
the Good News
-By Offering
On Return Visits!' Question-and-answercoverage. Also demonstrate two of the
points covered in paragraphs 2-6 in
two separate brief demonstrations 'Select the two that would be the I;lost
common situations in your territory.
10 min: Subscription experiences.
check
ahead of time with the brother
handling subscriptions to find out who
have obtained subscriptions, and i=terview some as to how they obtained
It would be good if some who
obtained them in ways outlined in previous part could be included.
and
prayer.
ini is try that apply to the congregation.
17 min: "Help Students to Share
'Healthful Words."' Question-andanswer coverage. On paragraph 4 have
demonstration of how one could progressively inform Bible students of
congregation's meeting program.
20 min: "Teaching on Return Visits."
Audience discussion of article. Demonstrate how one can use questions effectively to stimulate thinking of householder on return visits.
8 min: Local ahnouncements and
accounts report. Remind congregation
to bring December 15, 1984, Watchtower to next Service Meeting to disCUSS
Remember?"
12 min: Benefiting From the Daily
Text. Group of three or four publishers discuss with elder why and how
they have benefited from regularly
reading and thinking on the day's text.
Include discussion of text for the day.
10 min: "Studying the Divine Name
Brochure." Study conductor discusses
points with a brother from his group
who inquires about how it will be handled.
15 min: "Spring-A Season for ExSong 72
8 min: Local announcements and tra Effort." Question-and-answer covAnnouncements from Our Kingdom erage. Relate last year's figures on
Hoalthtul Words
(Qont'd)
you have started a Bible study do
you direct the interested ones to the
organization on a regular basis?
There are a number Of wayS
this. You can inform them of the
meetings at the Kingdom Hall and
explain their purpose. Progressively
you can outline the reasons for such
meetings-the Public Meeting one
week, the Watchtower Study another, and so on-whetting their appetite for further Bible knowledge. As
time passes you can emphasize that
we do not Want to be content with
just learning the good news OurSelves, but We Want to share it with
others. Encourage Bible students to
talk to their neighbors, relatives,
friends, and others. Prepare them
for the day when they too will engage in the house-to-house ministry.
Show that Coming: to know the truth
is only the beginning. Others need to
hear this good news of the Kingdom
too.-Matt. 24:14; 28:19,20.
From now on, it would be appropriate to invite Bible students and
interested ones to the Memorial cel-
auxiliary pioneers in local conmega-I
tion. Briefly interview one or two who
served as auxiliary pioneers in the past
and who plan to do so this spring.
Song 134
5 rnin : Local announcements.
15 min: Experiences from 1985 Yearbook. TWOfalllilies enthusiastically
discuss experiences found on pages
194-7 (from Zimbabwe, "Tie Him to a
Tree and Let Him Die" and "Jehovah
Is Always With You"); pages 103-5
(from Jamaica, "Cautious as Serpents"
and 'INeutral Stand Respected"); and
Pages 238,248-9 (from Bahamas, "InCrease Despite Clergy Reaction" and
"Another Contract Worker Learns the
Truth"). Discuss benefits one receives
by reading experiences and how we
can use such to trengthen our famlly's faith.
10 min: Use for local needs, or talk
on "The Bible-A Book to Be Read,"
from the January 15,1985, UbtChtower, Pages 30 and 31.
15 mln: Conduct review of "Do You
Reme~ber?"in the December 15,
1984, issue of The Watchtower. Give
preference to questions that are field
oriented. Cover by audience participation.
...
/"
ebration. Just think, last year the Extra Effort
(Cont'd)
Memorial attendance in this country
your
alone came to 1,611,310! That gives pioneer, you can
evidence that many are responding faith by doing just as much as you
and you can likewise expect
to the invitation to come and drink can,
Jehovah's approval and blessing.
the water of life.-Rev. 22:17.
-Heb.
11:6.
Of course, what is said about 6 Publishers
inneedof suggestions
helping Bible students applies with
equal force to helping our children. on how they can work things out in a
We want to build up in them a hewt- practical way so as to auxiliary
felt appreciation for ~ ~ h his~ pioneer
~ ~ might
h , talk to the service.
word, and his organization so that overseer or another elder. Elders
they toowill -keep holding the pat- can take the initiative to speak to
certain ones they know qualify and
tern of healthful
I &though ~~b~~~~~ is a short who would enjoy this added privilege
month and may bring inclement of service. A few kind words of encouragement or practical suggesweathdr in some places, good work tions
may be just what is needed.
can be done even as in past years.
Recognizing our responsibilities and (Prov. 25:ll) Also, in view of longer
trusting in Jehovah, we can be sure days and the increased field activity,
his blessing will be with our efforts, it would be well for the elders to
In February we continue offering make arrangements for evening witthe Watchtower subscription for a nessing.
Let us pray for Jehovah's blesscontribution of $4.00. The Watchtower contains healthful words leading on our united efforts this spring
ing us to the Bible for direction, and so that many more thousands of peowe can rest assured that others of ple will come to enjoy "seasons of
honest heart will hear and will want refreshing" through gaining a good
to join us in the all-important King- relationship with our Heavenly Father.-Acts 3:19.
dom work.
,
Announcements I
Teachina on Return Visits
year, for a coatribution of $4.00. Sixmonth subscriptions, $2.00 each.Awake!
subscription may be offered on same basis. Both subscriptions may be offered
for contribution of $8.00. March and
Watchtower Farms buildings will be
closed for spring cleaning, so there will
be no arrangements for tours on that
day.
There will be no Service Meet'ig for
New Publications Available:
Aid
(Ha-Jo)
V";!;C;
:t*g
You Can Live Fowve? fn Paradise on
Harth
-Tahitian
I n Search of a P a t h -French, Italian
New Cassette Recordings Available:
The Firat of Samuel (set of two;congreation and public: $3.00; pioneers:
b.50)
-English
Out of Stock in U.S.A.:
mTheWordu-Who is He? According to
John .
-English, Spanish
As of January 1985 The Watchtower in
Russian is a semimonthly publication,
"Give thanks to Jehovah, You graphs, how can we prepare in adand Awake! in Russian is published people! Call upon his name.
Make vance? In the same way we prepare
monthly.
Studying the Divine Name Brochure
.. -
mention that his name is put on
Schedule for congregation studies high." (Isa. 12:4)This is what a l l of
and it is One Of the
in the book Making Your Family L#fe UF want to
reasons why the brochure Ths DiHappy:
vine Name That Will Endure ForevFebruary 3: Pages 168' to 177*
er was published. Since its release at
the conventions last summer*this
February 10: Pages 177' to 184'
brochure has helped us fulflll this
February 17: Pages 184' to end
command even more effectively.
February 24: Review chapters 11-14 Doubtless, most of us have read the
brochure by now.
2 To be certain that all are fully
To or from subheading.
conversant with its contents, the
has arranged for it to be
NOVEMBER SERVICE REPORT Society
studied at the
Book
Av.
Av.
Av.
Av. Study during March and
We
Pubs. Hn. Mags. R.V. Bi.St. will
want
gain the most from
Spl Plos.
318 129.9 89.5 53.6 5.7 these studies. How can we do that?
- -
Piw.
35,574 64.0 47.1 30.8 .3.3
Aux. Plos. 29,783 59.4 33.4 174 1.6
Pubs.
599,230
8.9
6.9 3.6 0.5
TOTAL 664,905
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,815
The total number of regular pionears is the
third consecutive peak this aenice year.
PREPARATION
The key is preparation. The brachure will be studied in the usual
way with paragraphs being read and
citeJ scriptures looked up as time
permits. But since the Society has
not supplied questions for the para3
I
3 ,
,*ax
to co-ent
on articles in
dom Ministry. Read each paragraph
carefully, check cited scriptures,
and then underline the main
thoughts.
There is an extra step for the
study conductor. When he finds the
main pint in the paragraph he will
formulate a question to dghligh
that point. For example, in the *st
paragraph on page 3, the Lord's
Prayer is discussed, particularly the
first words of it. Hence, the conductor may wish to ask: 'What prayer is
familiar to most religious persons?
How does that prayer begin?" The
second paragraph shows what is imbv the order of subiects in the
Lord's- Prayer. So the -conductor
could ask: %at is the most important thing that We Can pray for?
This is more important than what
other things?" Questions Should be
short, clear, and to the point- Us1
(Continued on page 4, col. 1)
,
A - - -!I,-6LL.
The formation of 15' new (
megations during the past ser.--Year and the continued growth in
meeting attendance have resulted
in a need for hundreds of new and
expanded Kingdom Halls. Although
the increased price of property and
the ever-increasing cost of building
materials have made it impossible
for many congregations to build a
new hall on their own, our unified
efforts in combining contributions
from all congregations into the Society's Kingdom Hall Fund have
made it possible for all to share in
meeting some of the most Critical
needs. For example, three congregations were meeting in a building
that was to be torn down to make
way for a new highway interchange.
Another congregation was meeting
in the basement room of a brother
who had to move.
2 The purpose of the fund is to
help congregations that have a
pressing need for a Kingdom Hall.
~f congregations wish to remodel an
existing hall just for appearance'
sake or to replace an adequate
Kingdom Hall with a more modern
one, they should plan on financing
their own project without assistance from the Society's fund. The
decision to do that would be made
locally by the bodies of elders and
the congregations. ~t is not appropriate for congregations to solicit
contributions for Kingdom Halls
from other congregations or ask
them to provide food for workers on
a project. of course, some
nearby congregations may wish tc
be of help and volunteer such assis.
tance, but this would be for them
decide.
On a local level, congregatiollE
building or remodel.
ing in the future may have a local
Brochun
(ContJd) and then discuss the box as a whole, Building Fund contribution box, ir
ly questions should be asked one at rather than paragraph by para- addition to the box for the Society's
graph. (There is no need to read the Kingdom Hall Fund. This will allow
a time.
5The large boxes contain impor- contents Of the box on page 8.) publishers to be of assistance in
tant information that should be dis- Those in attendance can Comment meeting their own local needs in adcussed right after the paragraph to on the smaller boxes and illustra- dition to having a share in helping
which they most closely relate. For tions. If they fail to do SO, the Con- others.
example, the box on page 7 may be ductor should draw attention to the
Much still remains to be done.
discussed after paragraph 2 on page information when appropriate.
Congregations that have their King7 Our studylng the brochure The
11.The large box on page 21 may be
discussed when the assigned portion Divine Name That Will Endure dom Halls paid for are generously '
for that week has been covered. And Forever will help us to think upon contributing each month, thus
Of havthe box on page 25 may be discussed Jehovah's name. (Mal. 3:16) If we $g Others enjoy the
prepare conscientiously and are 1% adequate Kingdom Halls, so
after paragraph 4 on page 25.
In some cases the study conduc- present at each study, we will be that more individuals can gather
tor may prefer to have all the para- qualified to help others also to think w t h us, all to Jehovah's pra
graphs in the box read at one time upon Jehovah's name.
-Heb. 10:24, 25.
\
By Offering Subscriptions
on Return Visits
While it is true that many subscriptions are obtained as we offer
them in our house-to-house ministry,
many publishers have been very successful in obtaining subscriptions on
return visits. These calls may be on
people who promised to subscribe,
those who indicate they might subscribe, persons for whom we have
expiring-subscription slips, individud s We have on Our magazine route,
or people we have st~diedwith in the
past. How Can We follow though On
such calls?
If someone indicates he wants to
subscribe but does not have the
funds at the time, we can fill out the
subscription slip and have him tell
US when he wants us to call back to
pick up the contribution for the subscription. Of course, we would not
turn in the subscription until the
person contributes for it. But many
have found that by filling out the
shp on the first call and then returnmg at the tlme the householder suggests, they are able to obtain subscriptions.
If someone wants to read a single
copy before deciding whether to subscribe, we can place the current issues and arrange to call back. When
we return, we Can remind the householder of what we talked about before and s h a r e some additional
thoughts with him. Then we can
mention that he said he might subscribe after having had the opportunity to read the current issue. Subscriptions have often been obtained
on such calls.
The Society sends notification to
the congregation when subscriptions
are nearing expiration. The brother
who handles subscriptions in the
/
congregation checks to see who obtained the expiring subscriptions
and gives the slips to those indidduds. If the
has
away
might be asked to call on a
son from whom someone else obtained the subscription. menmaking such calls, we can highlight
some beneficial point that was covered recently in the magazine and
then encourage the subscriber to renew right away so he does not miss
any issues.
5 ~h~~~ may be persons on our
m a g ~ i n eroute who are not always
at home when we call. Or it may be
that we have much territory to cover
not able to get to these
we
individuals every time we have new
issues of the magazines. We can tell
them that by having the subscriptions they would never miss an issue
of the magazines, and in this way we
might be able to obtain subscriptions.
Then there are those who used to
study but who stopped for one reason or another. The Society has suggested that we get in touch with
such individuals occasionally to see
if their interest can be aroused
again. We could call and give them
the opportunity to subscribe if they
are not already doing so. Perhaps
something they read in one of the
magazines will rekindle their interest in again studying the Bible
with us.
7We have the best magazines,in
the world, and we certainly want to
do all we can to help others to benefit from them too. When a person
subscribes, everyone in that household will have the opportunity to
read the Bible-based information in
The Watchtower and Awake! and
may be helped on the road to eternal
life.-1 Tim. 4:16.
4
,
GETTING READY
MARCH 4-10
.
11. In door-to-door work?
2. When doing street work?
3. To witness informally?
MARCH 11-17
Current offer
1. What book will you use?
to be done with urgency. Ours is a
8 and Increasing Wealth
MARCH 18-24
1. On the initial call?
2. On return visits?
3. With families?
MARCH 25-31
practical?
$1.00. The December 1984 Our
=imgdom Ministry suggested which
books to use. These God-given instruments have already proved
their worth in helping many people
to respond 'to the good news. Conscientious effort should be made to
get more of them into the hands of
interested people.
5 There are times when we meet
INCREASING OUR WEALTH
individuals who doubt tlie Bible's
a Why not take the opportunity to value or who even question the
(Continued on vaae A. cdl. 3'
studv nF -view some of the older
10 min: Can You Auxiliary Pio- February 15 issue, capable publisher
WEEK STARTING MARCH 3
neer? Enthusiastic talk by elder. demonstrates how to encourage Bible
Song 205
10 min: ~ o c a lannouncements and With four full weekends left in student to attend Memorial. Can read
selected Announcements from Oar March, it is not to0 late to enroll. paragraphs 20 and 21 and encourage
Kingdom Ministry. Encourage all to Younger publishers are encouraged' student to prepare and to attend
share in magazine work this Satur- to share. If You cannot pioneer, work Watchtower Study when article is
considered.
day. Demonstrate two one-minute in field service to extent possible.
15 min: "Teaching a t Home Bible
magazine presentations. Feature cur- Song 150 and concluding prayer.
Studies." Talk with question-andrent Watchtower in one and current
WEEK
MARCH
answer coverage of paragraphs 3-9.
Awake! in the other.
13 min: Arrange locally according
25 min: "Sharing Treasures and In- Song 215
creasing Wealth." Question-and- 10 min: Local announcements and to need of congregation. Or, one or
two members of Congregation Seran,swer discussion. After considering accounts report" vice Committee can discuss encourparagraph 5, arrange for two demon- 20 min: "Keep Doing This
strations using the current Topic for Question-and-answer coverage 0 f . a - agement and benefits from most reConversation and show how an effec- W e . Have paragraphs read as tlme cent visit of circuit overseer.
tive transition can be made to one of allows. Questions on paragraphs 3 Song 156 and concluding prayer.
the older publications being offered. through 6 should allow for personal
WEEK
MARCH 24
One demonstration should feature expressions of what publishers, elthe Evolution book with a setting sim- ders, and ministerial servants will do Song 143
ilar to what is described in paragraph in implementing instructions. Chair- 15 min: Local announcements and
5. The other demonstration can high- man should encourage increased field "A Need for Help at Bethel!' Elder
will conduct enthusiastic questionlight the Holy Spirit book, using the ministry during April.
following suggested presentation: 15 min: Encourage auxiliary pio- and-answer session. Have paragraphs
After introducing yourself, you could neering during April. Relate the ac- read. Encourage those who qualify to
say,
you think lasting peace will tivity of auxiliary pioneers during seciously and prayerfully consider
ever come to this troubled world?" last April. Interview some who auxil- opportunities for Bethel service.
~ l o w
for a reply and comment on iary pioneered. How did various mem- 15 min: "Presenting the Good News
To Relatives and Personal Acsome local happening that illustrates bers of the family cooperate? H w
the concern over present world condi- are personal and family responsibai- &aintances." ~uestionsand answers.
tions. Then state, "History contkns ties organized to accomplish it? Can Demonstrate a tactful approach that
that man's efforts to bring about youths take advantage of spring va- a publisher could use while visiting a
peace have failed. However, the Bible cation period to pioneer? Encourage relative. Also, demonstrate Witness
sharing the truth with an acquaindescribes what a source higher than all to be supportive.
man will soon accomplish!' Then turn Song 181and concluding prayer. . tance he has not seen since becoming
one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
to page 181 of the Holy Spirit book
WEEK
MARCH l7
15 min: Looking Ahead to Memoriand read Revelation 21:4 quoted in
al. Talk. Review local preparations
paragraph 35. Continue by saying, Song 133
'This wonderful prospect can o w b e 7 min: Local announcements. for Memorial on Thursday, April 4,
realized by means of God's holy spirit. Also, encourage all to share in maga- after sundown. Use Memorial invitaYou can enjoy learning more about zine activity on fourth Saturday. Out- tions. Stress correct date and time,
this force for everlasting peace. The line local arrangements. If time especially if more than one congregabook is yours for a contribution of permits, cite articles in current tion will use hall. Everyone should
$1.00." Conclude by encouraging magazines that may have special ap- try to arrive early. Also, announce
adjustments in meetings for the
good preparation so as to be effective pea! in local territory.
in using the books offered. Have par- 10 min: "The 'Other Sheep' and the week. Encourage all to do suggested
ticipants prepare for this part well in Lord's Evening Meal." Using Watch- Bible reading before Memorial.
advance.
tower article beginning on page 15 of Song 165 and concluding prayer.
...
."
(Cont'd) life? Could I increase my participa- vah's people and grow in their aption in the field ministry during this preciation of Jehovah and Jesus
Memorial season? Have Iprayerful- Christ. I t would be good to arrive
ly given consideration to auxiliary early for this talk and warmly greet
pioneer service during April in or- all new ones present.
der to do all that Jesus command- 7 Knowing that we have reached
ness and integrity to God. (See edme?
the final part of "the last days" of
39:5; Luke 12:18-21.) So it
A most timely subject has been this present system should move us
be
ask ourselves: selected for the special talk to be to perform ezceptional service.
Am I satisfied with what did to- given Sunday, April 14. I t is: "Good (2 Tim. 3:l) Let us show our appredayP Have I
suffic!ent News in a Violent World." Be sure ciation for all that Jehovah has done
plans for this Memorial season to to invite those who come with you to for us by doing all we can in his
show Jehovah and Jesus Christ that the Memorial to return on this spe- service this Memorial season. Such
I appreciate what they have done in cial occasion also. They need to in- will not go unnoticed by our heavenopening up the way to everlasting crease their association with Jeho- ly Father.-Heb. 6:lO.
Copyright O 1985 by Watchtower B~bleand Tract Society of New York, Inc.. and International Bible StudentsAssociation.
Our Kingdom Wnistry (USPS 295-360)is published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc.
25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Second-class postage p a d at Brooklyn, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send aidres;
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changes to Watchtower, 25 Columbia He~ghts,Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
“Keep Doing This..
system.Life now is
fieeting.
N~ one can be sure of bekg alive
tomorrow. we have only a limited
time in which to prove our faithful-
*
2
Announcements I
Teaching at Home Bible Studies
Literature offer for March and April.
One
the most joyfu1 ex~eri-that the Society's publications use
One of the older pocket-size books for a
contribution of $1.00. (See December Our ences we can have in our ministry is
-
Kingdom Ministry for titles.) May and
June: Live Forever book for a contribution of $2.50. Both the large and small
size editions will be used during the campagn. The smaller book is offered for
$1.25.
There will be a distfict convention in
Anchorage, Alaska, June 20-23. The Sullivan Arena in Anchorage is large enough
to accommodate all Alaskan brothers
plus any visitors who desire to attend.
The presiding overseer or someone assigned by him should audit the congregation accounts on March 1 or as soon as
possible thereafter.
Beginning the week of April 21, Surviva New Earth will be considered at
al ~ n t o
Congregation Book Studies.
Available Again in U.S.A.:
New World Translation of the Holy
Scriptures-Reference Bible (Rbi8)
(congregation and public: $9.00;
pioneers: $5.00)
-English
Scriptures-1984 edition (deluxe;
DLbil2; available in black or maroon) (congregation and public:
$7.00; pioneers: $3.50)
-English
Aid to Bible Understanding (Volume 3,
Fu-He)
-Dutch
Happiness-How to Find I t
-Polish
My Book of Bible Stories -Croatian
Survival Into a New Earth -Danish,
Dutch, German, Norwegian, Swedish
You Can Live Forever in Paradise-on
-Chichewa, Polish
Earth
Watchtower Publications Index for
1981
-Japanese
1982
-Japanese
1983
-German
The Divine Name That Will Endure
Forever -Danish, Dutch, German,
Norwegian, Swedish
Genesis (set of four; congregation and
public: $6.00; pioneers: $5.00,)
-French, Italian, Spanish
Psalms (set of five. congregation and
public: $7.50; pioheers: $6.25)
-French
The following sets of three are $4.50
congregation and public; $3.75 pioneers:
Leviticus
-Japanese
Numbers
-Japanese
The following sets of two are $3.00 congregation and public; $2.50 pioneers:
The Second of Samuel
--English
The Second to the Corinthians, To the
Galatians
-Japanese
A Revelation to John
-Japanese
The following single cassettes a r e
$2.00 congregation and public; $1.75
pioneers:
The First of Peter through The Letter
of Jude
-Japanese
Jehovah's Name to Be Declared in All
the Earth-Drama
-Japanese
same teaching methods.
teaching others to be true Chris- thePrepare
well for the study. Give
tians; just as Jesus commanded us. thought to portions that may be
(Matt. 28:19, 20) Are you experi- hard for the students to underencing this joy?
stand, points where they will likely
Although we strive to be teach- raise questions, and matters of speers in every feature of our minis- cial interest as well as those that
try, the home
apply to their everyday lives.
the greatest o ~ ~ o r t u ntoi t ~
'
HOW T O TEACH AT A STUDY
teach. So, if You do not conduct a
Bible study regularly, make the
An established study should be
matter a subject of prayer and a opened with prayer. Your prayer regoal toward which to work. By so questing Jehovah's guidance and
doing, many have been blessed with blessing will emphasize the seriousBible studies and have thereby been ness and dignity of the study, as
afforded fine oauortunities to teach well as demonstrate vour sinceritv
I others to be tr% Christians.
1 as a minister of God. k brief revie&
of the preceding lesson may be apCAN YOU DO IT?
propriate, leading into the current
3 I t takes time and careful study study.
for a person to become convinced of
Many of the Bible study aids
the Bible's message about God's that we use in the ministry have
Kingdom. (Matt. 1 0 : l l ) For this questions for each paragraph. This
reason we have the home Bible feature is a teaching aid that can be
study arrangement. This features a used to help students to express
comprehensive course of study cov- themselves in their own words.
ering many subjects, which are log- When the correct answer to the
ically presented in the Society's question is not forthcoming, you
publications. By conducting a home may want to paraphrase the quesBible study regularly with the aid tion. But, do not turn the study into
of one of our study publications, the a mere guessing game. Learning the
majority of us can help sincere stu- truth is based on reason and logic.
dents to gain knowledge of God and
Ordinarily, the study period will
Christ.-John 17:3; 1John 5:20.
be about one hour. Often a chapter
4 Jesus Christ was a master teachcan be covered, but this depends on
er; therefore, we should learn and the aptitude ofrthose studying. Enemploy his methods. How did he courage students to prepare in adteach? He asked discerning ques- vance and give answers in their own
tions. (Matt. 17:24-26; Luke 10: words. Hold to God's Word in your
25-36) Why did he do that? To help teaching. (Titus 1:9) I t is God's
people to reason and examine them- Word that has power and that will
selves in the light of his teachings. move people to action. (Heb. 4:12)
With his questions he tactfully Accordingly, as time allows, look up
reached their hearts. Those he
taught had to show whether thev and read key Scriptures.
geniinely wanted to be his folloiA MARVELOUS PRIVILEGE
ers or whether their motives were
lo Teaching o t h e r s t h e t r u t h
insincere.-Matt. 13:lO-17; Mark about Jehovah God, Jesus Chript,
8:34-38.
and the Kingdom is a marvelous
Additionally, Jesus' teaching privilege. (1Cor. 3:6-9) Last year in
featured illustrations and object this country an average of 416,987
lessons- d he used other effective home Bible studies were conducted
method;.% att. 4:18, 19; Luke 15: each month! Are you enjoying this
3-10; John 13:2-16) Also, he pre- marvelous privilege of service? May
sented matters with simplicity, Jehovah God give ear to our prayers
brevity, and clarity. (Matthew, and bless our efforts to be teachers
chapters 5-7) We can be thankful at home Bible studies.
Schedule for congregation studies in t,he brochure The Divine
Name That Will Endure Forever:
March 3:
March 10:
March 17:
March 24:
March 31:
Paaes
Pages
Pages
Pages
Pages
3
6
12
17
22"
* To or from subheading.
3
to
to
to
to
to
5
11
16
22*
24
DECEMBER SERVICE REPORT
Pubs.
Hrs.
Av.
Mags.
Av.
R.V.
Av. Bi.St.
Av.
Sp'l Pios.
305 129.7 96.9 52.9 5.8
Pios.
35;526 82.8 49.7 30.3 3.2
Aux. Pios. 26,753 59.0 35.2 17.8 1.6
Pubs.
615,784
9.2
7.6 3.6 0.5
TOTAL
678,368
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,42C
-N~-THE~OOD
NEWS
)
A N e d for Help'
at Bethel
With the increase in proclaimc
of the good news there is a need ror
more to serve at Bethel. (Is& 6:8)
There is much to do not only in
printing and shipping literature but
also in renovating newly acquired
facilities.
$ ~ ~ e i n voice.
toa do~But
so~at
we~
the
need~first
not~expect
call.
t ~(Jphn
them 2Due to the nature of the work,
follower, he found his brother 10:16) For years they may have the greatest need is for single
next morning" and de- been battered by this old world, and brothers, 19 to 35 years of age.
clared* Iwe have
the
it may require a generous use of the Some married couples, up to 35
without
ah."
soothing oil of Bible truths before years of age, can also be used. Can
located his friend Nathanael and they will re?ponda
some of you brothers, especially
urged him "come and
6 Philippians 2:15 indicates that those who are now in the pioneer
459
46; see Rbi8
and for us to be "shining as illumina- work, make yourselves available?
Acts 10:24.
tors" we have to be 'blameless and The organization will benefit from
What
you? Are you seek- innocent children of God without a your help, and you will benefit from
Out opportunities
Weak
blemish." So our family and ac- the fine training and blessings rethe truth
your
and.acquaintances should be able to see ceived in Bethel service.
quaintances? Perhaps you have hes- that the t r u t h has made a big 3 Those over 35 years of age may
itated
so Out Of fear that they change in our lives. The apostle Pe- wish to apply for regular or tempomight reject the message and ter stressed the same point.-1 Pet. rary Bethel service if they have
change their feelings toward you. ~ ~ 1 2 .
some special skill. Their applicaDo not hold back. Neighbor love re- 7 More is needed, however, than tions will be kept on ffle until their
quires that You speak the truth joy- 'just a good example if our relatives services are needed.
fully and without fear-(Luke 10:27) are to be motivated to serve Jeho- 4 All who apply should be in good
Since they already know You, Your vah. A witness has to be given. physical mental and spiritual
relatives may be more w l w g to lis10:14; Acts 8:31) To reach health, de able anh willing to live
ten to You than to a stranger who family members living f a r from you, and work with many others, and be
calls at their door.
well-thought-out and neatly wnt- able to do this without taking time
, ten letters may be an effective off because of health problems.
WHY? HOW?
3 Remember that all mankind not means of sharing the good news. They should be in good standing
serving Jehovah are "alienated" Your letters should not be critical, with the congregation, have a 6ne
from God and so are considered "en-' but positive, upbuilding, and friend- report from the elders and the ciremies." Their lives are at stake. 1 ~They
.
should radiate the joy and cuit overseer, speak English well,
(Col. 1:21) Jehovah keenly desires hope that is in Your heart since and be willing to do whatever work
is assigned. Regular applicants
that all persons hear the truth and learning the truth.
BE POSITIVE
should have in mind staying for a
"attain to repent,ance." (2 Pet. 3:9)
We have the serious responsibility 8 Some sisters have been afraid number of years, learning and gainto tell everyone what the future that their husbands would strongly ing experience as they widen out in
holds. (Ezek. 33:7-9) Can.you think oppose them and so they have re- their sacred service.--2 Cor. 6:13.
If YOU wish to apply, obtain a
of ways to help your famfly and ac- frained from telling them about
quaintances learn the truth? Per- what they do in connection with the Bethel application by writing to the
sistent and tactful efforts will often congregation. Of course, each one Personnel Committee at Brooklyn
will have to make a personal deci- or by contacting your circuit overbring gratifying results.
The 1985 Yearbook relates the sion in this matter. But, never seer. After you fill out the applicaexperience of a woman in Japan who should we overlook the value of fer- tion it will be considered by your
came into the truth as a result of a vent prayer to Jehovah when antic- Congregation Service Committee
special pioneer patiently making re- ipating an opportunity to witness to' and then by your circuit overseer.
turn visits on her. She had been family members and ac aintances. Those who qualify and make themquite active in her former religion (Phil. 4%; 1Tim. 2:l) %opt a posi- selves available have the privilege,
and had many relatives still in that tive attitude. Surely Jehovah will if invited to serve at Bethel, of sh&religion. She began to witness to bless your sincere efforts to present ing in working in cooperation with
thew, and within five years over 50 the good news to your relatives and "the entire associzition of [our]
became Witnesses.
personal acquaintances.
brothers in the world."-1 Pet. 5:9.
TO Relatives and
Personal Acquaintances
It is Only natural that a
accepting the truth would be eager
share it with others, especially
~E:gg:
5 ~f your initial effortsproduce little or no results, do not be discourag%d.In many cases a favorable response is not realized until after
months or even years of trying. Jesus said his sheep would hear his
om.
.+
(Cont'd) cern over present world conditions. I present the good news with sinceriistence of God. By featuring the ~ccordingly,we may feel the ty and firm conviction.
Evolution book, perhaps we can Choosing book would be of particu- 7 Although the world places increasing emphasis on acquiring mahelp them overcome their doubts. lar interest.
The information presented on pages = In every case good preparation terid things, we will continue .to
116-126 could accomplish this. I f and flexibility are needed to be most appreciate the Bible as the source
the person we talk to has experi- effective. This means being familiar of genuine wealth. During March
enced a death in the family, he may -enough with a particular book to and April we w i l l share the spiritual
be comforted by thoughts in Is This highlight specific points. Regard- treasures found in our older books
Life All There Is? Perhaps we will less of what publioation is used, we and thereby increase the spiritual
meet a householder who shows con- will enjoy Jehovah's blessings if we wealth of others.
Sharing
I
4
Jehovah
with co nstancy
r2,":s::
OUR
KlNGDOM
MINISTRY
.
to rseive his blessing and approvv~H:::v~~:v~
al. Is it not a joy to see the zeal for
kindness! With him there is not God's work demonstrated by his
even "a variation of the turning of people today? The zeal in Kingdom
the shadow.* (Jas. 1:17) He is al- service has produced new peaks in
ways alert to provide what is good hours, return visits, and Bibb studI for those who love him. But are we ies. How heartwarming it is also to
constant in our devotion to hi? see the large number of publishers
APRIL 1985
Surely we should do our utmost to volunteering for auxiliary and regVat. 28, No. 4
Jehovah's example'-Eph'
ular pioneer service! We rejoice to
J,I, A.
see this concern for the 'spiritual
I
2 Daniel is one of many &e Bible welfare of sheeplike ones out in the
examples of constancy in serving fleld. Those who are so earnebtly
Meetings tot Fbld
Jehovah. Undeviatingly he ap- involved are enjoying Jehovah's approached Jehovah for direction and proval and blessing.
APRIL 1-7
consistently carried out His will. 4 Like Danikl, we too have eneEven when he knew that a law had mies who would try to break down
Why should introductions be been framed forbidding prayer to our faith and turn us aside from our
anyone other than the king, he con- constant worship of Jehovah. The
1. Simple?
, tinued praying to Jehovah in open Devil, the spirit of the world, and
view just as "he had been regularly our own fleshly weaknesses bring
2. Conversational?
doing prior to this." His sdntence: pressure to make us vacillate in our
3. Given in a spirit of peace? (Eph. Death at the mouth of lions! But service. How can we be strengthGod sent his angel q d "shut the ened to stand firm? Those who have
6: 15)
mouth of the lions." Darius, the charted a steady course in the truth
king, had correctly reasoned, 'Your for many years tell us that keeping
APRIL 8-14
God whom you are serving with con- close to Jehqvah helps them most in
stancy . . . will rescue you." (Dan. resisting these pressures. And how
How can we
6:6-10, 16, 22) So Daniel remained do they do that? Like Daniel, they
make our presentation
steadfast in obedience to Jehovah's are constant in prayer, seeking Jerequirements, and Jehovah rescued Ihovah's guidance and direction. To
1. Up to date?
make sure that they have his spirit.
him.
31f we show the same constant 1 they regularly attend meetings;
2. Appeal to thinking people?
devotion in obedience to Jehovah's 1 where Jehovah's Word is discussed.
3- Show concern for others?
laws, we too can coMdently expect 1
(Continued on page B, 001. 1 )
imjttte
,
I
APRIL 15-21
I Train New Ones to Qualify as Publkhers
'The lnonth Of
brings many
opportunities for upbuilding association and activity, and especially in
1. Love of righteousness?
connection with the celebration of
2. ' Desire for better conditions? the Lord's Evening Meal on April 4.
Have in mhld that 1 s t Year in the
United S t ~ t e s1,611,310 people at3. Sense of honesty?
tended the Memorial! How Stimulating it would be to have a l l these
APRIL 22-28
people Present at the Memorial this
mofith, along with the thousands
HOWcan questions
who have become interesteta in the
1. Get householder's viewpoint? truth during this past year.
2 On Sunday, April 14, these will
be a special public talk on the
2. Demonstrate respect?
subject "Good .News in a Violent
3. Stimulate thinking?
World." We want our B i b students
to attend this special meeting and
information that may reach
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION hear
their heart and motivate them to
exercise faith. April is an excellent
Are We Facing Armageddon?
time to focus more attention on
Rev. 16: 14,16-Armageddon
those with whom we have been
studying.-Rom. 10:13-15.
Rev. 21 :1'4-A trouble-free
3 Have you been training your Bi%ew
rthnto follow.
ble students for the ministry while
How can you
appeal to a person's
studying with them? This should be
done progressively. Some publishers have found it helpful to review
lessonsby having the student prethe materialjust as he might
w e it in the house-to-house minis-. Have you discussed wim your
Bible student what is done in field
service and why? If the student has
come to an accurate knowledge of
the truth, if his heart has been appreciatively touched by what he has
learned, and if he has brought h i s
life into harmony with Christian
principles; you can invite him to accompany you in the fleld ministry.
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
4 When could a new person be in.
vited to join us in the field service
and thereby identify himself public.
ly with the cpngregation? It would
be helpful to review pages 98 and 99
in the Our Ministry book. Has the
student expressed his desire t a
share in the preaching work? If so,
(Continued on page f#, col. 8 .
Meetings to Help Us Make Uisciples
. --.
a
WEEK STARTING MARCH 31
WEEK STARTING APRIL 21
publisher could invite Bible student.
Memorial, April 4. No Service Meet- Encourage all to put forth special Song 56
6 g or Theocratic Ministry School e f f to~attend15 min: Local announcements
scheduled this week.
consideration of "Offer Regular an
Reduced-Size Live Forever Book
Song 48
Song 204
May and June!' Direct attention t
8 min: Announcements and local 1.0 min: Localanno~cements;con- Theocratic News as time permits
*announcements; accounts report. slder new feature enbtled "Jesus' Life Also highlight importance of partici
Encourage all to share in magazine and Ministry," beginning with the pating in magazine work this Sat
April 1, 1985, Watchtower. This can day.
work this Saturday.
15 min: "serving Jehovah with be used effectively in the field minis- 12 min: "Presenting the Good
Constancy!' Talk. When considering try and in studying with our children. -In High-Crime Areas!' Que
paragraph 3, indicate how many are 23 min: "Society Kingdom Hall and-answer consideration of materi
enrolled as auxiliary pioneers locally Fund!' Presiding overseer or secre- al. Apply to local needs.
during April. Have demonstration of tary to give enthusiastic ten-rninute
literature offer for April.
talk on first eight paragraphs of in- 20 min: "Society Kingdom Hall
15 min : smain New Ones to Qualify sert and then conduct question-and- Fund!' Presiding overseer or secreas Publishers!' Question-and-answer answer consideration of paragraphs 9 tary conducts question-and-answer
coverage. refera ably by secretam. 1 to 16.
I session on paragraphs 17 to 26 of
Highlight responsibiiity-involved
12 min: "use Teaching.Ability in insert. In brief concluding talk, highter becoming an approved associate. the House-to-House Ministry!' Ques- light points expressed in box on
7 mi": Talk highlighting impor- tions and answers. Encourage d l t o page 6 of insert. Encourage all to give
tance of inviting all interested people share in the field service this week- prayerful consideration to informatibn presented in insert.
to special talk entitled "Good News in end.
I Song 103 and concluding prayer.'
a Violent World." Demonstrate how Song 6 and concluding prayer.
I
a-I
Servlng Jehovah
I
I
(ContJd) much help and encouragement from
(Cont'd) Train New Ones
All of this, along with regular peri- does he meet the Scriptural and the parents- This training should
ods of personal study, helps them to
endure tests and to incite others to
10:24.
Yove and fine works!'-Heb.
5 By using these same avenues for
gaining God's spirit to keep them
on course, faithful, devoted brothers and sisters everywhere are
equipped to share with others what
they learn. These ste&dfastones often say that telling others of their
hope is the best way to keep their
own eyes on the prize ahead. And
just as Daniel was strengthened by
his association with other young
men who were respectful of God's
laws, association with others in
Kingdom service can strengthen us
to remain solid in the faith and be
favored by Jehovah.-Dan. 1:6,17.
6~uring
April let us endeavor t~
set a fine example in serving Jehovah with constancy. Our zealous endeavors in wor&ng from house to
house, making return visits, conducting home Bible studies and
taking advantage of other
nities to share the good news will
receive Jehovah's blessing. And as
we give proper attention tothe spiritual needs of those new ones already associating with us, we can
help them also to serve Jehovah
with constancy.
organizational requirements? No begin from. ;nf ancy. ( 2 Tim. 3 :
doubt you can see the benefit of be- 14, 15) lWnihes are encouraged to
ing reasonably sure that the person study and read
with aview
does qualify before inviting him to to maintaining a strong desire to
participate with us in the public share the truth with'0thers regupreaching work.-2 Tim. 2:15.
larly. Many families make it a prac5'Arrangements should be made tice
discuss the
Scripture
for one newly sharing in the minis- text and
in the
try to go along with an experienced
The
should be
'Omment
On the mapublisher, usually the one who encowaged
studies with him. This allows for terial.
12:
Try
make it a point each
training. As the student becomes 9'11.) to 'pealr
with
your
about
more at ease, he can have a larger
share in the witnessing work. (Gal.
~
'
~
~
~
6:6) When a person turns in a field making work,-Isa. 54:13.
service report for the first time, the 7 When a child desires to express
secretary of the congregation will himself in Kingdom service and is
follow through with the arrangein his
the parment outlined on page 105 of the
ent may approach One Of the
OUTMinistry book. The secretary or On the 'Ongregation
Service 'Omanother member of the Congrega- mittee and discuss whether the
tion
Committee will discuss
child's qumed
be 'Outed
s' a
the matter with the publisher con- publisher. (See om book, page 100.
duct% the stu(b'~ and then further paragraph 1.) such progress is cerarrangements
be made to tainly reason for rejoicing!-Prov.
meet with the.individua1 that is 23:15.
studying. If the'student qualifies as 8 There is little time left for this
an approved
a COngrega- old system. Therefore, we are all
tion's Publisher Record card is encouraged to have a full share in
made Outthe harvest work and to train new
HOME TRAINING
ones to qualify for this lifesaving
Training youths for Jehovah's activity.-Matt.
9:37, 38; Rev.
service starts at home and requires 22:17.
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2
Society Kingdom Hall Fund
Jehovah's Witnesses everywhere often express sincere appreciation for their local Kingdom Hall. This is because of the important purpose it serves in our worship of Jehovah.
2 ~t the Kingdom ~ fwel experience wChristian fellowship and an interchange of encouragement. (Ps. 133:l; Heb. 10:24, 25) The
Kingdom Hall, a center of true woyship, stands
as a symbol of Jehovah's Kingdom interests in
the community and serves a a place where newly interested people can become acquainted with
Jehovah's organization.
3 Ever since 1935, when the great crowd of
other sheep began to be gathered in earnest, the
obtaining of Kingdom Halls throughout the land
has been a matter of increasing concern. (John
10:16; Rev. 7:9) Especially now, a t a time when
Jehovah is speeding up the ingathering work, the
need for more Kingdom Halls in certain argas
has become critical. (Isa. 60:22) This is because
costs and propew values have become
immaking it
possible to arrange adequate financing locally. In
the
an endeavor to render needed
Kingdom Hal1 Fund was
at the
This arrangement, first
"Kingdom Unity" District Convention and explained more fully in the September 1983 issue
of Our Kingdom
gives Jehovah's people
everywhere an
to demonstrate in an
Outstanding
way their love for One another and
their Kingdom unity.-John 13:35.
It is not unusual for Jehovah's people to demonstrate their love by sharing material things.
That is the way it was among the early Chrisrallied to care for the needs of the
brothers in Judea (Acts 11:27-30) The impoverished Macedonians along with the more aflluent
Corinthians shared with other congregations in
Europe and Asia in supplying the needs of the
congregations in Jerusalem and other parts of'
Judea. (2 Cor. 8:l-4; 9:1, 2) Today, when emergencies arise due to natural disasters, financial
help makes it possible for clothing or other needs
to be peovided for the brothers in certain areas.
Inasmuch as prevailing economic conditions are
preventing some of our brothers from having
adequate meeting places for the local congregations, the same spirit of giving moves us to s u p
port the arrangement to obtain Kingdom Halls.
-PNv. 3:27.
The present need of the brothers is quite
different from previous needs just mentioned
that have been cared for by generous contributions from others. The Society Kingdom Hall
Fund does not pay outright for Kingdom Halls.
That is not what the brothers need. Each congation pays for its own Kingdom Hall. The Society Kingdom Hall Fund has been set UP to
provide adequate low-cost Pnancini7 for new
Kingdom Hall C~n~tlXlCti~n
Or for obtaining and
remodeling buildings to be used as ~ i n g d o m
Halls. Monetary loans are made to congregations
under terms that allow the local brothers to
make repayment without this becoming burdensome for any single congregation. So, the
Kingdom Hall Fund holds potential benefits for
the brothers everywhere.
6AZthoughwe do not view Kingdom Halls in
the same way that the tabernacle and the temple
of Jehovah were viewed in ancient Israel, it is
appropriate to give thought to the historical accounts that highlight the spirit of giving
fested by Jehov.&Ys worsfipersduring the time
of those building projects longago. So generous
was the giving of materials for building the tabernacle that Moses had an announcement made
throughout the camp of Israel telling the people
not to "produe any more stuff for the holy contribution.,,-Ex. 36:6, 7.
,The same spirit was manifested by the Israelites in the days of David and Solomon.
(1 Chron, 29~3-7)The Bible also makes mention
of the fact that the people contributed joyfully
and in a whole-souled manner. (1Chron. 29:9)
M~~ years later, when writing to the corinthian
congregation regarding their contribution for
helping the needy Christians in Judea, Paul stat.
ed that the one that is generous in his sowing
6~
also reap b o u n t i f ~ yH~
~ added, 6 ~ t
3
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, APRfL 1985
one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not
grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a
cheerful giver."-2 Cor. 9: 6; 7.
8 The world stands in sharp contrast. It manifests a "me first" attitude. Even among God's
own people, some have shown such a spirit. An
example of this can be found in the book of
Haggai. The repatriated Jews became so absorbed in their own personal affairs and in making a comfortable life for themselves that they
neglected Jehovah's worship. (Hag. 1:4, 9) Jehovah blessed neither their efforts nor the land. To
readjust their thinking, Jehovah sent his prophet
Haggai. By again putting their time, resources,
and energy to work on Jehovah's house, the Israelites once more experienced the great joy of
generously giving and received rich blessings
from Jehovah. The present urgent need for Kingdom Halls in this country gives Jehovah's people
today a marvelous opportunity to experience
similar joy and blessings.-Mal. 3:lO.
HOW THE SOCIETY
KINGDOM HALL FUND OPERATES
The Society Kingdom Hall Fund operates as
fund.,, That is, contributions received are put into an account that is used solely
for making loans to assist congregations in the
Unitedstatesin financing their zngdom all
moneys received are viewed
projects. while
as contributions to the society ~
i all
Fund, they do not become a "giftn to complete a
single Kingdom Hall project. Rather, the money
loaned to congregations mustbe repaid.
this
is done the accumulated repayments, along with
continuing contributions from the congregations, are loaned to still other congregations for
their building projects.
The costs of administering the fund, such as
correspondence, legal details, banking, are all
cared for by the Society. Therefore, each dollar
contributed to the Society Kingdom Hall Fund is
used exclusively for the purpose of providing
funds for the loan pool to assist congregations.
11 These loans are repaid to the Society Kingdom Hall Fund with interest a t the rate of 6 percent. Why charge interest? Basically, the small
amount of interest that is being charged serves
to protect the contributions from inflation. Each
year inflation erodes the purchasing power of
every dollar, and the cost of building Kingdom
Halls rises. The interest paid thus allows the
Society Kingdom Hall Fund to maintain its potential for assisting congregations now and in
the future.
WHO RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM
THE SOCIETY KINGDOM HALL FUND?
l2 As stated in earlier issues of Our Kingdom
Ministry, only some of the most critical needs
can be met at this time because of the present
limited financial base of the Society Kingdom
Hall Fund. In 1983, the circuit overseers, assisted by qualified brothers in each circuit, completed a survey to determine which congregation in
each circuit had the greatest need for a new
Kingdom Hall.
13 But it should be kept in mind that just because a congregation is listed as the number one
priority in the circuit, that congregation may not
automatically qualify for assistance at this time.
I n other areas there may be congregations with
an even greater need. Consideration is given to
all the factors involved, and on the basis of such
information the Society endeavors to apportion
available funds.
14 Congregations are cautioned not to "create"
an.emergency. For example, a congregation may
have a facility that is small or overcrowded and
SO may wish to build or remodel, even though the
present building is sound and appropriate in 0ther respects- Unless the congregation is able, on
its Own, to finance the project, would be premature to consider selling the present facility
and assume that funds would be made available
to assist in
~from the
~ Societyd Kingdom
~ Hall Fund
~
completing a larger Kingdom all. Nor do we
encourage borrowing money from brothers or
financial institutions On a short-term basis, expecting that the Society will make funds available to cover these debts. NO matter what may
be planned with regard to Kingdom Hall fir.~anc
ing and construction, the principle expressed at
Luke 14:28-30 certainly ought to apply.
l5 Are we saying that financing independently
of the Society Kingdom Hall Fund should not be
done? NO. If a Congregation chooses to use local
financing, it may do so. However, this should not
be done with the thought of refinancing through
the Society Kingdom Hall Fund at a later date.
Likewise, loan guarantees from the Society
Kingdom Hall Fund are not available.
l6 In some areas, congregations have bee7 able
to rent adequate facilities that can be used as a
Kingdom Hall. While it may be advantageous to
own property, there is no objection to renting
property that is suitable for a Kingdom Hall. A
lease, stating the responsibility of the property
owner as well as the congregation, should be
signed if at all possible.
it
4
THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM
17 NO outside, commercial financing is involved
in the Society Kingdom Hall Fund. Rather, Jehovah's organization has placed before each one of
us the opportunity to make regular contributions
to this fund. Yes, our Christian generosity motivated by God's spirit can fill much of the need for
more Kingdom Halls.-Compare 2 Cgrinthiws 9:
8-15.
18 Each congregation @ the United States
should have a contribution box designated for
the Society Kingdom Hall Fund. Make sure that
the location is convenient for all. If the congregation decides on a Kingdom Hall project, a
building fund contribution box may be set up for
that purpose. Such arrangement will allow the
publishers to decide how they want their contribution to be used. We can be coddent that Jehovah will bless 0U.r efforts to Care for the needs of
the many.-Heb. 6:lO.
l9 The congregation as a whole may desire to
help meet the ever-growing need for more King- '
Halls. If your Own Kingdom Hall has been
paid off, the congregation may decide to contribto the Society Kingdom Hall Fund a certain
amount each month. A resolution to this effect
be presented to the congregation.
ap
prQv*9
the
can each
taken
fromand
the 'On@@gation'
s cash account
month
remittea to the society. of course, any congregation
may pass such a resolution, and the amount designated can be remitted along with the funds
r&eived from the contribution box for the Society Kingdom ~a~
~ hi^d'can be
. done month1$ or as often as the congregation wishes.
LOCAL ASSISTANCE
One suggestion for helping a'local or nearby
c-pn
to obtain an appropriate Kingdom
20
*..
5
Hall would be for a congregation.to agree to
assist ,with monthly mortgage payments. Obviously such an arrangement should never be
solicited. However, nearby congregations or
those with smaller or no mortgage payments
may desire to help reduce the financial load on
the congregations that will be using a new Kingdom Hall. If a nearby copgregation should volunteer to do this, a written record should be
prepared stating the amount of money that
the congregation wishes to contribute each
month and for how long they intend to make
such monthly contributions. A copy of this written agreement should be kept in the f3es of each
congregation involved. ~n one community, six
congregations
that the brothem involved in a building project wodd find it extremely m c d t to meet
necessm mortgage
payments. They agreed, collectively, equalize
the mortgage payments among all congregations. ~ h ~alls in, the mmm-ty
benefited, and
the brothers
the financial burden.
!2l I
,one
area an additional Kingdom Hall was badly
However,
costs involved hundreds of thousands of dollars.
n, three congregations were just unable to
the extremelyhigh mortgagepayment
Seven nearby congregations, although still paying for their own Kingdom Halls, arranged to
assist on a monthly basis so that the needed
Kingdom Hall could be provided.-See 2 Corinthians 8:14.
In many instances several congregations
use the same Kingdom Hall. What can be done
when one or more of such congregations find it
necessary to obtain a Kingdom Hall in their ou;n
territory? The congregations that remain with
the existing Kingdom Hall may wish to make a
substantial contribution toward the new project.
They may do this b y borrowing money and donati n g the sum t o the new Kingdom Hall project. ( I t
should be kept in mind that such loans must be
arranged for locally as the Society Kingdom Hall
Fund has not been designed for this purpose.)
23 In such instances, the congregation that decides t o obtain i t s own Kingdom Hall should not
assume that the remaining congregations are obligated t o "buy their share" of the present facility
from them. N o congregation "owns" a share of
the building that can be "sold" t o congregations
that continue t o use the existing facility.
24 Since the Society Kingdom Hall Fund has
been functioning, loans have been made t o help
finance Kingdom Hallprojects in 17 states. More
loans are being approved as the funds become
available. There is s t i l l much t o be done b y congregations either on their own or with available
assistance from the Society Kingdom Hall Fund.
25 On the average, a new congregation is being
established in this country every two and a half
days. Each year the total number of new congregations formed taxes even further our present
Kingdom Hall facilities. So, the challenge before
all of us today includes not only meeting the need
for adequate Kingdom Halls for existing congregations but doing what we can t o keep pa%ew i t h
the accelerated growth in the number of new
congregations.
26This matter of serious concern should be
kept before Jehovah in earnest prayer. Individually and as congregations, we are called upon t o
assess our material resources and decide t o what
extent we will be able t o support the Society
Kingdom Hall Fund t o help acquire needed Kingdom Hall facilities. The stepped-up pace of ingathering is in keeping with Jehovah's timetable.
H e w i l l certainly bless us in taking proper care
of those hastening into his Kingdom organization
during the final part of these last days.-Isa. 60:
8, 10, 11, 22.
What Is the Need?
In the United States, the last ten years has seen a 35-percent increase in the number of
publishers and the formation of over 1,400 congregations. This growth now continues at an
accelerated rate.
We are happy that thousands of fine Kingdom Halls have been built over the years. Jehovah's
people have been diligent in making this possible. However, with the increase that is on, we face a
challenge.
Over 300 circuits in this country have a need for at least one new Kingdom Hall. Many circuits
have reported an immediate need for several new Kingdom Halls. In one large metropolitanarea, 26
Kingdom Halls serve four or more congregations each. In such circumstances, one can readily
appreciate the difficulties that arise during the visit of the circuit overseer, at Memorial time, and
when the Kingdom Ministry School is being conducted.
It has been found that in addition to the funds that have been raised locally, anywhere from 80
to 100 thousand dollars is often needed to complete a Kingdom Hall project. In some areas, a
Kingdom Hall can be Completed for 40 to 50 thousand dollars, but in other areas it may cost 100
thousand dollars or more just to buy the property on which to build a Kingdom Hall.
Based on those figures, you have some idea of what is needed in order to keep the Society
Kingdom Hall Fund and the expansion program moving forward.
Some of our brothers meet in damp basements or partially converted warehouses, and some are
still meeting in the homes of the brothers. In other locations the only recourse the brothers have is
to rent storefront locations. There are areas where the brothers can find no suitable place at all.
They use community buildings or other facilities that are also used by worldly groups. Thus, for each
meeting, they must bring in and remove all the equipment and literature necessary for the congregation's operation.
In still other areas the neighborhood has changed to such an extent that it is no longer a suitable
area for a Kingdom Hall, and the congregation has to move. Some Kingdom Hall facilities have
insufficient parking. Elsewhere brothers endeavor to deal with constant overcrowding, with some
having to stand during the course of each meeting. Such undesirable conditions usually do not
reflect favorably on the truth.
While recognizing the magnitude of the task at hand, we must fully trust in Jehovah to help us
meet the present need for Kingdom Halls.-Prov. 3:5,6.
I
Offer Regular and
~educed-sizeLive Forever Book
in May and June
During May and June our literature offer will be the book Yow Can - l Jesus was known as a preacher and to arrive a t the same concluLive Forever in Paradise on Earth. of the good news. (Luke 8:l) But sion that we do. This requires exFrom the time of its release at the more frequently he was addressed plaining points thoroughly, so that
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has alrdady brought spiritual en- reports that "the crowds were as- our presentation. How can we excouragement and hope of life to mil- tounded a t his way of teaching," plain points effectively?
lions of people around the earth. I t and "he went round about to the
6 The question why calls for reais now available in 57 languages, villages in a circuit, teaching." sons. Each householder is fully jusand we can be confident that mil- -Matt. 7:28; Mark 6:6.
tified in asking why we call on him,
lions more will have opportunity to
2 Likewise, t h e apostles were why our message is so urgent, and
learn of Jehovah's rigMeous New teachers. According to Paul's cus- why he should believe it. ThereOrder by means of this loving and tom, he 'reasoned with the people fore, ask yourself these same questimely provision.
from the Scriptures, explaining tions when you prepare for the
,%me months ago a reduced-size and proving by references' what he house-to-house ministry. For exSpanish edition of the Live Forever %as teaching them. ( ~ c t 17:2,
s
3) ample, our current Topic for Conbook was released. This Was done H, bore thorough witness concern- versation is "Are We Facing Armaespecially for the benefit of people ing the Kingdom of ~ o dusing
,
per- geddon?" We could ask ourselves:
living in economically disadvan- suasion Concerning Jesus. ( A Why
~ are
~ we
~ talking to the people
taged countries, since it could be 28:23) What can we do to improve about this subject? Why is God
offered for a contribution of only our teaching abjlity in the house- bringing this war? Why are we so
half the cost. I t has been received to-house ministry?
sure this is going to happen? Why
enthusiastically everywhere, not
do I believe in the book of Revelaonly by the public but also by our
BE ADAPTABLE
As we call from house to house, tion? And if we are going to use
brothers.
additional s,criptures, why are we
3 Now, an English reduced-size we meet people with greatly differedition is available, and we will be ing backgrounds and interests. going to read them?
?Once we know the answers to
using it in the regular literature Some profess a belief in the Bible,
offer during May and June. Congre- some do not. We must adapt our these questions, we will want to exgations should have already placed message to the individual house- plain things in such a way that the
their orders with the Society for holder. What did Jesus do when he householder will gain understandthis $1.25 edition. Any who have not spoke with a man L'versed in the ing. Remember, Paul used "referyet ordered should do SO a t Once.
Law"? The man asked Jesus: ences" to explain the Scriptures.
"Teacher, by doing what shall I -ACES ":"'
VARIOUS USES
* Illustrations and appropriate
4 Some of the brothers who have inherit everlasting life?,9 Jesus
questions are very helpful. They
is
written
in
the
used t h e reduced-size book in
think on truths and
the house-to-house ministry have Law? How do you read?" (Luke 10: make people heart
As
offered it first. But they have had 25-28) He recognized that the
the regular edition with them to was
in the Law" and his we read the Scriptures, give proper
emphasis to key words. This helps
offer to persons who may have diffi- reply acknowledged that.
culty reading small print. Others
When Paul preached at the Are- people to think on what is read. In
have preferred working with the opagus he appreciated that he was this regard, the School Guidebook
many 'pecific suggestions in
regular edition. Because the small- speakiig
to Gentiles who had little
er edition is only $1.25, you may or no knowledge of the Hebrew studies 10,15,25, 31, and 34. Take
want to offer several copies to fam- scriptures or of Jesus Christ. So he time to consider those suggestions,
ilies with children or for use as
gifts.
The reduced-size book is partic- into consideration the person with try.
Having the responsibility for
ularly appreciated by publishers whom we
If we speak with a
who may f k d it difficult to carry youth, we should explain things on teaching people all the things Jesus
several of the larger publications. a level that he will understand. If
The smaller book will fit into a coat weaspeakto a Bible reader, we need
P ~ Yconstant attention t o our
(Continued on page 8, col. 1 )
to adjust to the situation, just as 'teaching.'
(1 Tim. 4:16) Learning
Jesus
did
with
the
man
"versed
in
Schedule for congregation studhow to teach requires time and
the
Law."
Because
each
person
we
ies in t h e brochure The Divine
on our part Paul told Timespeak to i3 different, each presenta- effort
Name That Will Endure Forever:
thy that those wl;o"work hard in
tion we make will likely be some- speaking and teaching,, are l'reckApril 7: Pages 25 to 27
what varied. What else can we do to oned worthy of double honor.,,
April 14: Pages 28 to 31
be effective teachers in the house5:17) Do not hesitate to
Schedule for congregation stud- to-house ministry?
request the assistance of the elders
ies in the book Survival Into a New
and other aualified ~ublishers.ConREASON WITH PEOPLE
Earsn:
TO~ e a s o nmeans to present the stantly pray that ~Lhovahwill blese
April 21: Chapter 1
message in such a manner as to us as we continue to 'apply ourhelp the householder to understand selves to teaching.'-1 Tim. 4:13.
April 28: Chapter 2
Use Teaching Ability
in the House-~O-HOUS~
Ministry
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at Timothy 3:1: "But know this,
that in the last days
times
hard to deal with will be here." In
some places it is unsafe to walk the
streets alone, even in broad daylight- In
share
in
the preaching and disciple-mal$ng
work in h i g h r i m e areas, CautloIl
and good judgment are needed.
(Matt. 10:16) We m q t demonstrate
"practical wisdom" and 'soundness
, of mind.'-Prov- 3:21; 1Pet- 4:7.
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WHERE POSSIBLE
)
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I F CONFRONTED
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and reduced-size editions will be used
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mediately identify yourself as one offered f o i S 1 2 5 July and August. SUP
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or to remain calm. Demonstrate Any of the brochures, but par'hcularly
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principle to remember during such 30$ each.
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from the things he possesses.~ signed
Shipments. It will not be
to
(
~ 12:15)
~ with
k the
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sibility of being confronted at gun- congregation, and the literature ac'count
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8
OUR
\ KeepBulkling Qne~nath.r:&
- Paul tells us, TOU
are all sons of mynotplanahead to attend th,
light and sons of day." He urges us .local congregation meetings and tb
to keep awake, keep our senses, and share in field service wherever you
keep on
God
ourassigned
armor. *nd
us why? "Bethe spend your vacation? The brothers
will appreciate your good
acquiring of salvation through o w there
companionship
andw
spiritual
mnLord Jesus Christ.
Therefore versation, and you
ilbe
l built up
keep
building one another UP, too. perhaps -your only travel this
just a s you are in fact doing." summer will be to the district con(1Thess. 5:s-11) We are living in vention plan now to s m e in the
MAY 1985
the time when sudden destruction is field se;lice
on pddW aemm
to come on the present wicked sys- yhere are may t m g s that arise
Vol. 28, No. 5
Of thingswe have good rea- during the summer months that can
son to encourage one mother- How distract us f ram the preaching
can we do this?
work, but by p h m h g our activities
around field service and other conBY
IN FIELD SERVICE
meetings for Fidd b ~ a One
iSHARING
~
way is by working with gregation fUnCtion~,Our vt%catio?IS
APRIL 2 9 - ~ b5
different brothers and sisters in the can be spiritually refreshing to us
fleld Service. We need to get better and upbuilding to otheps.
why is it benefioial to be
acquainted with one another. Work. Prepared?
ing together in field savice proBY EXAMPLE
4 The apostle Paul recognized
vides an excellent opportunity to that his good
2. Enthusiastic?
influenced
share upbuilding experiences-Also, others a d was a soufce of m a t
3. Warm and friendly?
we can
One a?ther
perform encouragement t o his brothers,
this
MAY 6-1 2
whde carmg for (Phil. 1:13,14) When we set a good
fundamental responsibility to example even in little things, it has
Haw will you offer the
preach and make disciples, we can th,
F~~instance, do
Live Forever book to Your
also be building up our brothers.
meet
with the group
1. Neighbors?
(Male 3~16;Matt. 28:19, 20) MYwhen YOU share in field service? Are
not arrange now to work with somewell
having read the
2. Relatives?
one, perhaps someone YOU have not publications beings
DO you
3. Co-workers?
worked with recently?
give careful thought to how you will
During the summer
present them? Doing so will set a
MAY 18-19
many take vacations away from good example for others and d l
home.
This
may
Offer
further
good
add luster to your own presentation.
Why should we be
conscientious in
opportunity to encourage others.
(contin& on - - A.col.
1. Starting field service on time?
2. Keeping a r e c ~ r dof n o w Youths, Praim the Name of J-vah
homes?
1 On his second missionary jour3. Keeping a separate record of ney Paul met Timothy who
encouragementan8assistancefrom
interest?
and Others who reported
well reported on by the brothers in the
favorably
on their conduct. Many of
Lystra
and
Iconium.,,
He
invited
MAY 20-26
servants are Yo-g
Timothy to accompany him in the Our ministerial
who have made fine 'piritual
How will you
missionary work. (Acts 16:l-3) advancementcan help YOU to
answer the objection:
Yews later Paul wrote about ~
i
~ an appreciation
~ They
for the field
have my Own religion"?
thy,
"For Ilike
havehisnowho
onewill
elsegenuof a service. Why not work in the field
disposition
2. "1 am busy"?
inely care for the things pertaining ministry with them? Eagerly seek(phil, 2:20) The Biblealso ing the aid of these brothers will
to
3. "1 am an atheist"?
tells us about samuel who while help to make Your spiritual adMAY 27-JUNE 2
very yowas foundto be well vancement manifest.-1 Tim.4:15.
pleasing both to men and to Jeho- 'IYOm~arents,the elders, and the
What MI1YOU do
ah. ( 1 sam, 2:26) F~~ christian ministerial servants are all interif the householder
youths today would like to have ested in your spiritual advance*hey should have reamn
1. Has no money?
similar reports made about them.
On your conduct
repo*
2. Already has the Live forever a Both SZXnUel and Timothy owed both
inside and outside the COngremuch of their spiritu& advancebook?
merit to the godly- training given gation. NOdoubt you are impressed
3. Does not want publication?
&emby devoted parents. (1sam.
1: with the special attention the Soci26-28; 2 Tim.3:15) Today, also, for ety has given to young people. Your
a young person to establish a good Sincere response will help you to
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATI4
relationship with Jehovah, he must prase the name of Jehovah.
respond favorably to the counsel
A Bright Future for Mankind.
SCRIPTURALPR~~ENTATION
and training of his Christian Par- 5 During May we w& be offering
ps,37:29,37-prospect of
ents.-Prov. 6:20; Eph. 6:l-4.
the Live Foram book. The new
living forever in peace.
Topic for C.onverlation b one that
OBTAININGASSISTANCE
Ps. 37:39-Coping with these
3 NO doubt both ~ a m u eand
l ~ i m young
publishers s h e a d easy
distressing times.
othv also received much sniritual
fContinusd on page 7, &Z, 3).
K1NGDOM
MINISTRY )
,
.
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nrinism.
%'-
. ..
Meetings to.Help Us Make Uisciples
Song 221
10 min : Local announcements and
Announcements from Our Kingdom
Ministry that apply locally. Encowage all to support field service activity on first Sunday of month. We have
the new reduced-size ~ i v eForever
book for only $1.25. We should be able
to do
with this new size and
smaller contribution.
20 min: "Youths, Praise the Name of
Jehovah." Question-and-answer coverage. Have a young person with his
parent demonstrate presentation
suggested in paragraph 6. Interview
two or three young people who are
good examples. Ask how they are
praising the name Jehovahnow and
equipping
continue doing so in the future.
mln: Assist New and Inactive
Ones. Secretary reviews with congre-
good schedule that allows time for permit you to serve as an auxiliary
added privileges, such as auxiliary or pioneer. If not, then demonstrate the
pioneer spirit by making this summe1
regular pioneer service.
15 min: "Keep Building One Anoth- a special time of activity by having as
er UP." Questions and answers. Make full a share as possible in the ministry.-Fhm. 12:11.
local application of material.
5 min: Highlight field service F- Song 172 and concluding prayer.
rmgements for the weekend. Consider talking points from Live F ~ r e v e r
WEEK STARTING MAY 19
E$
and concluding prayer.
MAY
WEEK
,=
10 min: Local announcements. Accounts report. Outline field service
~ ~ ~ " f g ~ $Tkod
t ~ g N~~~
"
Song 217
5 rnin: Local announcements. Remind congregation to review April 15,
1985, Watchtower feature "Do You
Remember?" and bring magazine to
next Service Meting.
23 min: "1985 'Integrity Keepers'
Convention." Question-and-answer
discussion of insert from beginning to
section on "Christian Conduct" on
page 4. Encourage all to be prepared
to listen intently to entire program.
17 min: "Teaching When We Meet *
Objections." Question-md-answer
coverage of article. When considering
paragraphs
~
4 through
~
6, haye
~ two or ~
three brlef demonstrations lllustrating how to handle local objections.
R e m d all to share in magazine work
on fourth Saturday of month.
Song 2x9 and concluding prayer.
-0, the Street and in Business Territory." Discussion of article. Demonstrate witnessing in business territory and on the street, using current
magazines. Review with audience
~
~
$
, effectiveness
15 min:
" HowofMany
demonstrations.
~ Can Auxiliary
~
and of assisting inactive ones. How
can the elders assist those needing Pioneer This Summer? Chairman:
Summer is an excellent time for auxencouragement? What can congrega- iliary
pioneer service. Vacation time
tion do to help? kghlight
need fok all and favorable
weather make it easier
to cooperate closely in encouraging to meet hour requirement.
June may
inactive ones and in strengthening
new ones. (Heb. 6:l-3) This is essen- be
a
good
month
for
you
to
amary
WEEK STARTING MAY 26
tial if we are to share in 'fully aceom- pioneer, and perhaps YOU could conthrough
August'
What
better Song 108
plishing our ministry.' (2 Tim. 4:5)
the summerand 5 min- Local announcements.
there to
show how assistance can be given reap islasting
benefits? (Acts 15 mini "Do You Remember?"
through the Congregation Book 20:35) WhY not discuss
as a family Watchtower Study conductor and
Study.
how ma?lY Your household can a m - Theocratic Ministry School overseer
lliary Pioneer one or more months discuss material in this feature of
WEEK STARTING MAY 5
during this summer? If some are not ~ p r i 15,
l 1985, issue of he watchable to pioneer, can they assist other tower. show how information can be
Song 155
10 mi": Local announcements and family members to do so? Many who of practical value to the congregation
"New Daily Text and Yearbook ~ r have
started auxiliary pioneering and in our individual lives.
rangement." Discuss main points of have gone right on into the ~ e w l a r25 min: "1985 'Integrity Keepers'
article and explain how publishers pioneer service. Interview two Or Convention." Question-and-answer
three publishers who have pioneered discussion of insert from "Christian
can order copies needed.
15 min: Gaining an Approved Rela- during school vacation or summer Conduct" to end. Encourage all to set
tionship With God. Talk based on the months. What blessings did they good example by following recomarticles, ‘What Is Most Important in have? Did the joys make it worth the mendations on conduct and the conYour Life?" and "Happiness Through effort? Why can they recommend it tinued serious matter of saving seats.
a Precious Relationship," beginning to others? Encourage those who qual- Conclude with encouragement for all
on page 3 of the April 1,1985, issue of ify to consider auxiliary pioneering to share in field service on first SunThe Watchtower. Emphasize the need this summer. With five weekends dur- day of June.
to keep our lives simple and have a ing June, your circumstances may Song 15 and concluding prayer.
$ , " ~ ~ ~ ~
(Cont'd) have become irregular in the serONES vice or who frequently miss meetings? Are they perhaps discouraged
Many new ones and some who because of problems they are expehave become inactive attended riencing? Could you invite such a
the Memorial celebration in April. person to work with you in the minThese need personal assistance and istry or to accompany you on a Bible
encouragement to associate regu- study? Could you include that one
larly so they can gain needed spiri- in other congregational activity?
tual strength.-Heb. 10:24,25.
Often a kind and understanding
6 What about others who may word a t the right time is all that is
Building U p
NEW, IRREGULAR, AND
needed to help those who have become discouraged.-Prov. 25:ll.
7 As we strive to keep our spiritual armor intact and help our brothers to do the same, we will be heeding the apostle's counsel to "assist
those who are weak" and will experience the fulfillment of Jesus'
words that "there is more happiness
in giving than there is in receiving."
-Acts 20:35.
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Announcements I
Teaching Whan We Meet Objwtions
-
Literature offer for May and June:
Live Former book for a contributionof
$2.50. Both the regular and reduced-size
editions will be used during the campaign. The reduced-size book is offered
for $1.25. July and August: Survival
book for acontribution of $1.00. Any bro-
Teaching in the hOuse-tO-hOusefor God's Kingdom to come and ask
ministry presents a
Pea- for Godsswill to be done on earth as
pie are not expecting OF visit, and it is in heaven. Have you ever wonso some may try to avoid any dis- dered what God,s Kingdom is and
cussion in order to return quickly how it is going to bring about God's
to what they were doing. B U ~care- will on the earth?" After allowing
fully prepared introductions can the householder to comment, prointeresfin the Kingdom ceed to answer those questions.
nate offer. Brochures are placed for a
message and even serve
cope Such a discussion could lead quite
contribution of 306 each.
If the brother who receives shipments effectlvel~with objections- Our naturally into a presentation of the
of distributors' magazines or literature goal 1s to help more people learn ~i~~ F~~~~~~
book.
will be away temporarily for any reason, the truth, and if we accomplish
You
if a per- *
he should notify the local post office and that, we will be meeting the
son said: -my
own church"?
make arrangements for shipments to be lengeof "teachin th
the
good
you
can
s
w
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are
lnteresrea
in
handled properly in his absence. his will
him by asking questions about'his
prevent delays in deliveryor having shipHave You noticed that in many religion or church, such as: "If I
ments r e t y e d to the Society marked
territories there are generally ~ W Omay ask, what is your religion?"
"Unclaimed.
No break is scheduled for Congrega- O r three COmlnOn objections offered Then you might inquire, m e r e is
during the convention by the majority of householders? If
tion ~ o o ~tudies
k
church?" Now that you have a
week. However, the material scheduled We are to be effective t e a c wTof YO,
conversation going and the housefor that week may be split so that half of the goo news, we mus pre
holder sees that you are listening
it is studiedthe week prior to the convention and the other h a the week follow- C m f d and deal with & s e e d - to him, you could say: "I'm pleased
and with tact. (Compare E s to know that" and then egin your
ing, in addition to the material scheduled
for those particular weeks. If necessary. siastes 12:lO.TWherever ossible presentation on s o m z common
the r e a i n g of the paragraphs may be we should endeavor to l . ? a n im- gmund, such a. the model prayer
omitted durmg these two stuhes.
portant thought concerning the or world conditions. If the houseSign language sessions will be held at m g d o m .
holder identified his religion, you
the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, district
say: 'IAs a - you no
convention on July 18-21,1985.
A POSITIVE APPROACH )]L&%?.?.t
desire to see peace on the
Having a ositive
of objec- doubt
Do You think that time d l
Good News-To Make You Happy
tions d l
~ b earth.
-Albanian jection generally gives us some ever come? If so, how?" Then pro"Let YOUr Kingdom COW"-Armenian insight into the householder's ceed with your presentation Of the
the
United in Worship of thsOnZy True God thinking. In fact, it can even serve Live Forever book, adjusting
and Our
-Croat~an, Indonesian as a basis for your conversatian. householder's
for Conversation.
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Or
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bus it qp he b e s W e $
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New casette %cor&&
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you
say:
I would like to leave you the mesBNare of Losing Faith by Drawing
Ou
you have prayed sage in printed form. 1had in mind
AtoayFromJehovah-Drama (single "Then
cassette; congregation and public: the 'Our Father' prayer many speaking to you about [Give title of
$2.00; pioneers: $1.75)
-Italian times. (Matt. 6:9-13) We also pray magazine
But now you can
read it at your leisure. The two
Youths
(Cont'd) read and comment on verse 40 also. magazines are only 40 cents." Some
to use. So even if you do not as yet OPen the Live Forever book and call publishers use a
response
have much experience in the field, attention to the contrast between but present the regular literature
what
is
depicted
on
page
and
the
we encourage you to have a positive
attitude. You may use the following happy condition of the people picpresentation or something similar. tured on pages 11-13. Conclude by
A
7 Sometimes objections can be an6 After greeting the householder telling the householder that if he
and identifying yourself, a.k: "Do really would like to live forever and ticipated. For instance, when obyou believe that there is a bright enjoy a bright future in a paradise serving that a person is busy, some'?
future for mankind?" Whether the earth, he will need to learn more publishers use the phrase
e
" and then
householder's response is positive about it. Then offerthe Live Forav- callin on bus
presenor negative, you could then say, er book. SOwith lust a little effort eontinte with tte!%ular
"The Bible shows that mankind has and p~eparationon your part,. you tation.
8 In order to
a Gery bright future with the pros- can give an effectlve presentation.
YOUyoung people who are being in thym
-h
tou
e-s
pect of living forever in peace."
Then read Psalm 37:29,37. You may directed in the way of the truth to- must give careful t m h t to how
comment briefly on these verses day are most privileged indeed. w r c k deal with objections that
and then say, T h i s same psalm tells Your whole life can be used to praise may arise. By p m g to be effecus how it is possible to cope with the name of Jehovah if you really tive teachers, even when meeting
these present distressing times and want to do Jehovah's will and take objections, we demonstrate our
be c o d d e n t of a bright future." advantage of the help he provides. obedience to Jesus' command and
Now read verse 39. Depending on Make it your goal to serve Jehovah our sincere interest in the people in
our territory.-Ezek. 3:17-19.;.
+heinterest shown, you may wish to all your days.
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On the Street and
in Business Territory
"We mustered up boldness by
means Of Our
Weak
you
the good news of God." (1Thess.
2:2) These words of the apostle
Paul call to mind that boldness is
necessary in presenting the good
news. Especially is this the case for
many when presenting the good
news on the street and to business
people.
o n e traveling overseer observed, "Many brothers and sjsters,
even those who have been in the
truth for a number of Years, haye
not. done street work." If you, are
a city and have not shared in this
feature of service, why not take the
initiative now and experience the
joys and blessings of street witnessing? However, in order for street
work to be successful and enjoyable, it must be done in the proper
way.-Compare Proverbs 22:29.
ARPROACHING PEOPLE
ON THE STREET
Generally, approaching people
is more effective than simply standing in one place or just walking
along displaying the magazines.
Since the objective of street witnessing is t o speak with people
about the good news, you will want
to pick an area where there is considerable pedestrian traffic. One
pioneer brother who regularly
places 400 t o 500 magazines a
month works near shops and banks,
which are very busy on Fridays and
Saturdays. As you approach people,
use an introduction that will catch
their interest right away. But be
discerning so as not to frighten or
startle anyone. Be positive and
friendly and walk along with the
person when appropriate.
Before participating in street
work, select the particular articles
you will feature in The Watchtower
or Awake! Think of interesting
questions you might ask those you
approach. A sister doing street witnessing asked a gentleman walking
by, "Have you ever wondered why
there are so many religions?" He
FEBRUARYSERVICEREPORT
Av.
Hrs.
Av.
Mags.
Av.
Av.
R.V. Bi.St.
Pubs.
Sp'l Pios.
293 129.1 92.6 53.1
Pios.
36,067 79.9 47.9 30.4
Aux.Pios. 20,958 58.3 34.3 19.0
Pubs.
61 7,577
8.6
6.9 3.6
TOTAL
674,895
5.9
3.4
1.8
0.5
Total number of regular ploneers is a new peak.
just continued walking. Quickly,
though liindly, she added, "It is a
good question, isn't it?" The man
,topped and said, "yes, it isan H~
turned around, came back, and took
the magazines. Her brief, direct
questions yielded results.
IN BUSINESS TERRITORY
Business territory provides a
fine opportunity to reach people we
do not normally ~d at home. HOWever, reports indicate that very few
publishers share in working
ness territory. Perhaps due to lack
of experience, many tend to shy
away from this activity. Is this an
area where you need to 'muster up
boldness?'
.
- ..-.- ..
Wver the years the Society has
given practical suggestions for
working businesses: Dress neatly;
call when the establishment is not
crowded; approach the manager; be
brief and concise. (See OUTKingdom Ministry for July 1984 and January 1985.) If you have not used
these suggestions, why not t r y
them?
Does your congregation have
business territory? If you have not
worked from store to store and desire to do so, approach the service
overseer. He can arrange for an experienced brother or sister to work
with you. Practice sessions are
helpful. Being prepared and having
your presentation well in mind will
give you the confidence and poise
you need in order to be successful
in working business territory. Pray
for Jehovah's blessings on your
efforts.
We can be confident that Jehovah will bless our conscientious
efforts to reach people with his lifesaving message. The need for thorough witnessing is urgent. Since it
is often hard to find people at home,
we should take advantage of opportunities to speak with people on the
street and at their place of business. While we may find street
witnessing and working business
territory challenging, we can be
successful if 'we muster up boldness to s ~ e a the
k good news of God.'
5
Schedule for congregation studies in the book Survival Into a New
Earth:
May 5:
May 12:
May 19:
May 26:
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
8
3
4
5
6
Mew Dally' T a t
and Yearhok
Arrangement
Helpful changes are being made
in connection with the daily text
and Yearbook arrangement. Beginning with 1986 the Yearbook will
just cover the theocratic history of
two or three countries along with
the year's worldwide service report. The daily text material will
appear in a separate 128-page booklet entitled "Examining the Scriptures Daily "-1986.
This is another forward step in
the Society's program for publishing information simultaneously in
many languages. Since early this
year, simultaneous publication has
made it possible for the vast majority of Jehovah's Witnesses t o
study the same information in The
Watchtower each week. Starting
January 1, 1986, we will also be
united worldwide in considering the
daily text. How greatly this new
arrangement will contribute to
strengthening our Christian unity!
-Compare 1Corinthians 1:lO.
3 This new daily-text publication
can be printed earlier than the
Yearbook and distributed to the
congregations around the world in
time for everyone to start using it
at the beginning of the calendar
year. The small cost involved
makes it possible for each one in
the congregation to have a personal
copy, thus facilitating family and
other group discussions of the daily
text. And it is of a convenient size
for carrying along to meetings,
work, school, or elsewhere.
Congregation orders for 93%amining the Scriptures Daily"
-1986 should be sent to the Society
on June 1 or as soon as possible
thereafter, using the regular Literature Order form (S-14). Only the
total number actually requested by
the publishers and other interested
persons should be ordered. I t will
be available a t first in Danish,
Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese,
Samoan, Spanish, and Swedish.
These will appear as "Back Ordered" on congregation invoices until the booklet is available and shipments are made. Other languages
will be announced as they become
available. The cost for publishers
and the public is 30 cents and the
cost for pioneers is 20 cents.
The 1986 Yearbook, now to cost
$1.00, should not be ordered until
November 1.
OUR
K1NGDOM
MINISTRY
Daily Tell the
Good News of Salvation
l What a joyful privilege it is to
shme r e ~ m l in
y ~r0cl-g
the
message of salvation! How richly
blessed we are to bear this message
to others! As we share this good
news of salvation, our own faith
and
are strengthened. Our
hearts. rejOi$F.as we heed the exJUNE f986
hortatlon to sing to Jehovah, bless
his name."-Ps. 96:2-4.
Vol. 28, No. 6
Are you making it your goal to
FOR UNITE0 STATES OF AMERICA
Weak the message Of salvation e"Those who engage
the
Meetings for Field
~ U X ~ 0W
. the regular pioneer
work
have a daly share
the go* news.
you do
this? If not, could you at least have
JUNE 3-9
some share, even a small informal
Why is it beneficial to refer to share, each day? What a grand
shout of praise to Jehovah would
1. Swific points in the Live For- m a t if
of US could do this! you
ever book?
will experience Jehovah's good
pleasure and many other rich bless2. Pictures in Live Forever
in$s as you proclaim the Kingdom
hope each day.
3. Current events?
3 O m attitude toward the ministry can influence how often we
JUNE 10-16
share the good news with others.
We must not become discouraged
Why should we carry
and slow down in presenting the
1. Magazines when we are offer- Kingdom
due toofa people.
lack of
response message
on the part
ing a book?
Rather, a positive attitude and
keen appreciation for the message
2. Tracts?
3. Brochures?
JUNE 17-23
of salvation can strengthen our endeavor to share daily telling the
good news.-luke
6:45.
4 AS family members work together unitedly in
glory
and strength' to Jehovah, many
rich blessings can be enjoyed. (Ps.
96:7) Both family and spiritual
bonds are strengthened when time
is scheduled to work in the ministry as a family. Special field service
days; such as the first Sunday and
the second and fourth Saturdays of
the month, provide excellent o g
portunities for family members to
work together along with other
families in the congregation in telling the m g d o r n hope.
USE LIVE FOREVER BOOK
During June we will be offering
the Live Forever book, both the
regular and the reduced-size editions. People are concerned about
day-to-day living and desire a happy future. Honest-hearted persons
rejoice to learn about the prospect
of long life without the problems so
common to mankind today. Accurate knowledge of thrs hope, and
faith in its Soon becoming a reality,
should stir us to positive action in
presenting the Kingdom message.
(Continued on page 5, coE. 1 )
5
Can You Pioneer This Summer?
1 Can you
share in the pioneer ser-
tMs summer,It is encouraging have never been more serving in the
Why is it good to
to see how many .& adjusting their regular pioneer work or in Bethel
to have apart inthe auxiliary service. More and more are giving
1. Read each magazine?
and the regular pioneer service, heed to Jesuss counsel to serve with
2. Make a. 30- to &)-second pre- with some reaching out for still 0th- Our
heart, mind* and
e r privileges of full-time service, and are delighted to be doing just
sentation?
such as serving as a missionary or at that.-Matt. 22:37.
3 Satan and his system of things
3. Feature only one atticla at a Bethel.
tend to make life complicated and
time?
CAN YOU?
would keep us so fully occupied that
'Jehovah
that as his people we would have little or no time for
JUNE 24-30
imitators Of
and hisO
'n
Kingdom interests. (1 Cor. 15:58)
during this time of the end, they JeSvs
'If your eye
How does advance preparation would devote themselves to their
be bright.'
Godmassigned work of Kingdom pie, your
preaching. ( M ~ 24:14;
~ ~ . Mark (Matt. 6:22) Could you adjust your
1. Help us to be adaptable?
13:10; see also~~h~ 434; 5:17.) affairs so that Your view, Your
2. Build our confidence?
~h~ psmt that 6Jehov&Ss goals, and your life become simpler,
less complicated? As you adjust
3. Contribute to our effective- ~
~
~ your
to ~
more ~on
ness?
imp-t
work. (ps. 110:3) psalm p~omotingm g d o m interests, YOU
68:ll describes the women telling fl kdthat you will reflect ena
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION the good news as Ua large army." lightenment that glorifies God and
And it has proved to be just that way benefits fellow humans.
Could you share in the auxiliary
A Bright Future for Mankind.
with Jehovah's people today. More
peowever before, including pioneer work this summer? DOYOU
37:29' 37-pmpet
Of
,men,' w o k n , and YOU-,
are now have the time to serve in this capacliving forever in paace.
sharing in the work of Kingdom iW? Could yowadjust your &airs so
Ps. 37:39-coping with these preaching.Moreareparticipatingin you do have the time? Could you
distressing times.
the auxiliary pioneer work. There
(Continued on page 4, col. 8'
'''
Meetings to Help Us Make ~isciples
1
I
1
NOTE: Our Kingdom Mini'stry will presentation. Effective use of ques- rent magazines,
.wing an approschedule a Service Meeting for each tions will help you to teach and to priate article.
week during the summer. Each con- stimulate interest. Illustrations. Song 216 and concluding
gregation may make adjustments as (2 rnin.) Jesus taught by using word
WEEK STARTING JUNE 23
needed to allow for attendin~the dis- ~ictures.(Matt. 13:34. 35) The mae:
trict convention and th& for a 1 kines contain actuai pictures t h i t 1 Song 92
30-minute review of the program graphically illustrate major points or
Local announcements. Inhighlights at the Service Meeting the lessons discussed in the material. clude May field service report for loCalling attention to these pictures in- cal congregation. Commend brothers
following week.
valves both hearing and seeing, en- for work done in the field.
WEEK
JUNE
hancing the effectiveness of your
song 109
teaching. Repetition. (2 mine) Regu- 20 min: "Presenfing the ck~JdNews
10 min: L O C announcements
~
and larly returning with the latest issues -TO All People-" Questions and anAnnouncements from Our Kingdom may progressively help the house- swers. Brief demonstration with pubMinistry.
holder to learn more about the King- lisher approaching a person who is
watching Witnesses go from house to
15 min: "Sub'ecting Ourselves to Je- dom hope. It may also help you to
As time permits* entertain
hovah by Dedication." Talk on arti- build a rapport with the householder
cle in June 1, 1985, Watchtower, that could lead to a Bible study. (sg
pp. 49-54)
pages 29-31.
(9 min.) Two demonstrations. Have the good
20 min: ' ' ~ ~~i l~ the
~ 1 ~~~d
1
N~~~
Be alert to share the good news
experienced
publisher(s) demonof Salvation? Questions and answers.
to the diswith Others while
strate
30to
60-second
presentations
Brief demonstration of portion of
trict
and while in the 'Onof
the
current
magazines.
In
first
family practice session with one
Vention city. Ask
to
member of family giving simple pre- demonstration, feature The Watch- mention
when this
tower
and
in
the
second
demonstrasentation from Our Kingdom
might be done' Then ask for "-lggestry to another member of family. En- tion, feature Awake! Encourage auOn the type of approach that
to
observe
CIOS+Y.
After
each
dience
courage all to share in magazine
might bring good
Take literpR?sentation,
ask
au&ence
to
comwork on second Saturday as well as
ature with you' Note time 'pent and
merit
on
how
the
teaching
techniques
house-to-house work with the offer
placements made
they can be repreviously discussed were used.
on Sunday, if possible.
(1rnin.) Chairman encourages all ported at end Of monthSong 12' and
to apply points discussed. We spend 15 min: Presenting the Survival
much time in the field service offer- Book in July. Suggest appropriate
ing magazines. To accomplish the talking points, such as the titles of
Song 91
most, we should all try progressively the first seven chapters or the first
announcements and to
improve our ability to teach with paragraph of each of these chapters.
accounts report.
Pictures on pages 4, 5, 33, and 41
the use of magazines.
20 min- Teach With the Use of the
might be used. Prep-'
publisher
YOU
Pioneer
his
sum15
min:
Magazines.
Audience discussion and
demonstrates use of Topic for Conmer?m
ti^^^
and
answers.
~~~d
demonstrations. How can we use the
versation and features paragraph 1of
paragraphs.
art of teaching in presenting the
chapter 3 in offering the Survival
magazines? Emphasize the funda- Song 12 and concluding prayer.
book. publisher placesbook in housementals of good teaching: Reliance
holder's hands.
WEEK
JUNE 16
on Jehovah. (2 min.) Remember our
As an alternate offer, any of the
message is from Jehovah; promote Song 116
brochures, but especially Enjoy Life
Chd's interests and not our own. Di- 8 min: Local announcements.
on Earth Forever! or The Divine
attention to the
and its 15 min: Use for local needs or talk Name That Will Endure Forever,
message Of Kingdom good news; this on "Never Forget You Are a Wit- may be presented for a contribution
is vital in reaching hearts.
ness!" in June 1, 1984, Watchtower, of 304. Or offer one of the brochures
tion' (' minm)We can teach someone pages 20-5. Emphasize points under with the current magazines for 704.
Only what we know' Do you read
"Using Our Time to Help
Encourage support of field service
the
We all need to. As subheadings
Others" and "Be Alert to Informal this Sunday.
you read them take particular note of Witnessing.w
points that may interest the people
you meet. which articles or points 15 min: "Keep Assisting One AnothSchedule for congregation studwill interest a man. a woman. a child. er." Questions and answers.
a professional persbn, or somkone un: 7 min: Field service for the week- ies in the book ~ ~ r V i V a i I nat 0New
employed? Try to present these end. Encourage all to share in maga: Earth:
points in your own words. Anticipate zine witnessing on the fourth Saturthe interests and objections of the day of the month. Draw attention to June 2: Chapter 7
householder. Questions. (2 min.) articles in current issues of The June 9: Chapter 8
Well-phrased questions can be very Watchtower and Awake! that would June 16: Chapter
effective in capturing the interest of appeal to various people in the conpeople and drawing attention to the gregation's territory. Demonstrate June 23: Chapter 10
article you wish to feature in your 30- to 60-second presentation of cur- June 30: Chapter 11
~ ~ ~ ~ f f " ~ r t ~p~e:~p$"f t ~ , " ~
-
Copyright 63 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc. and International Bible StudentsAssociation.
Our Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295-360) is published monthly by watGhtowLr Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc.
25 Columbia Heights. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Second-class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send aidres;
Printed in U.S.A.
Keep kssisting One Another
Announcements
iterature offer for June: Live Forewe7
~ , , k for a contribution of $2.50. Both the
The apostle Paul wrote,
regular and reduced-size editions will be "Through love slave for one anothused during the campaign. The reduced- er." (Gal. 5:13) This statement ysr
slze book 1s offered for $1.25. July and f i t s the @
-&
.
that should govern
August: Survival book for a contribution Our
with Others, both
of $1.00. Any brochure, but especially Life
on Earth or Divine Name for 30t each,
the Christian
may be used as an alternate offer. Sep- congregation. Our genuine cancer?
tember: Peace and Security; if none in for others causes US to take the 1x11stock, any other 192-pagebook for $1.00. t m e in helping new and weaker
Due to the Society's relocating its Ship- ones who are associated with us.
ping Department, congregations should There are those who are making
place orders NOW for the November Bible Steady progress in coming to an accampaign.
The presiding overseer or someone designated by him should audit congregationss t
s on June 1 or as soon as
possible thereafter.
The dramas to be presented at the "Integrity Keepersn Convention are based on
Numbers 6:l-12; Deuteronomy 28:2-5;
Amos 2:ll-14; 3:13-15; 5:lO-15 and Job
chapters 1, 2, and 42. I t is suggested that
everyone read that material in preparation for the dramas.
In Viewof the ra&d g ~ _ s now
h
"The Bible's Viewpoint" is the title of a
new two-page feature that will appear reg- takkg Place, we h e bemg called
at is good toward
ularly in Awake' beginning with the Upon
July 8, 1985, issue'. These articles will be all, b&dZ&@
Y toward those rewritten for the public and will t e e ,UP lated to us in the faith." ( G - W )
current questions that people are thnbng I f you are sharing regularly in the
about or perhaps general questions that
possibly even as an
people often ask. The articles will briefly
present the view of the Bible on such ques- ll.lary pioneer Or as a regu1ar
feature will give publishers an pioneer, can you invite others to
tiom.
alternate subject to present at the doors work dong with you during the
when they feel that the cover subject may summer months? Experienced pubnot have as,muchappeal in their territory. lishers can offer practical assisThe questlon to be considered In the tanceand encouragement
to newer
July 8, 1985, issue is "Fate-Does I t
weaker
ones.
YQ
.
3hape Your Future?"
invitations
B Due to necessary repairs on the Silveriome, the Pontiac, Michigan, district con- to have a more regular share in the
rention dates have been changed from service.
June 13-16to August 1-4,1985.Congrega3 We also want to h_el ou
ible
tions involved wiU receive further details. -ts
to
us h
t:;e
9 New Publications Available:
field service w q htChoosing the Best Way of Life
-mainian
OOd
SS an qu&fy.
d
~etYo(pK~ngdomCome--H~gariannee 0 Show them how the
carried out. Practice session
Listening to the Great Teacher
-Vietnamese be especially he p
in preparing
Watch Tower Publication8 Index for them for the
to
1983
-French prepare a simple presentation usNew Cassette Recordings (set
Available:
of two; ing either the regular offer or the
The Second of
congregation and public: $3.00. magazines. Perhaps you can dispioneers: $2.50)
- ~ n ~ l i s dCUSS together an article or two in
'
the current magazines Then help
your ~ i b student
l ~
to
out appropriate points from the article
that can be used effectively in a
house-to-house presentation. I f you
will be offering Awake!, the message on the inside cover about the
featurearticles can be used. D ~
onstrate what can be done. Practice the resentatYour helping them to prepare for
pick
you have heard. Let the person
h o w that he rwub missed. Can you
help t e individual to get to the
meetinis regularly?
5 situations may arise that
in
for us to be persistent in
those who have special needsIfLS;
due
to thei? circums ances. ireless
efforts are esped&y n e e d s when
assisting one who has grown old or
an
Or a
when
family affected by long-term illness. The aged or sick one and perhaps other members of the family
may need encouragement.
visits can lift up their spirits and
endurance.
calls
and cards are much appreciated by
such persons. A friendly smile and
a brief word of encouragement will
Our
that we
iC
( ~ o v25:11)
.
There may be a n l d /
S, run errands, or
to P
d0 h
e
0 helpthosefamily
members who must cope with sucht.'
adversity while seeking to carry on
their normal daily routine and to
have a regular share in the witness I-(
work.
Endeavor to discern the true
needs of others, a n m e n act accordingly. (1 John 3:16-18) Your
book study conductor is usually
well acquainted with those assigned to the group, so seek his direction and advice. Unselfishbrotherly love can stir 'each of us to
please his neighbor in what is good
for his u building.' (Rom. 15:1, 2)
As we en eavor to care for ourselves and 'those who are our own'
in whatever situation we find ourselves, we draw courage and
strengthen our hope, knowing that
Jehovah cares for us and will bless
Us as we keep assisting one another.-1 Tim. 5:8; 1Pet. 5:6, 7.
mm
accompani
%IF==
we
WY~S
xem
(Cont'd)
Give prayerful advance thought
to what you will say to make your
presentation appealing. After intraducing yourself, you might say
'Omething like this: "What kind Of
future
you like have
Imow
yourself and your
response-]
us enjoy life and
desire to live as long as we can. Yet,
So many problems surface and Seem
to threaten our very lives. For this
reason you may be interested in
learning the Bible's message of a
bright future and how to cope with
life's anxieties." At this point you
ran highlight the scriptures in the
Good Nows
-
current Topic for Conversation.
Use specific talking points, such as
those on pages 9, 11-13, 161, and
162 in the Live Forever book, to
emphasize the bright future that
lies ahead.
What a joyful and faithstrengthening message Jehovah
has given us to proclaim! We also
have the great privilege of working
closely with others who have a deep
appreciation for Jehovah's grand
promises. Since the work we are
now performing is never to be repeated and will soon come to an
end, should we not use our available time and resources to tell the
good news of salvation each day?
3
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TIICOCRATIC
t Fiji had 971 publishersin F.b-rtw~~-~
new mak. This is 15 oercertt over la$t
had
TOAH People
home during the week are often
itsfourth Peak
weekend and vice ver- service year with 3,813 publishers in FebJesus Christ gave the Kingdom them on
af Go4 wide publicity ae went Sa. Grbups that do weekday and .ruary
a 14-percentlncrease.Theyrepurt
d5610 Bible studies.
tboughout the whole 'of Galilee weekend
witnessing
may
exchange
t Haiti ako had its fourth peak this ser
proclaiming: "Repent, you people, their lists of not-at-homes and 6nd vice
year with 4,015 publishers reporting
get good results in reaching a 14-percent increase. They reportet
for m e kingdom of the heavens has
drawn near = (Matt 4.17) This was some of these people. Our faithful- 6.157 Bible studies.
in keeping this record and fol- t Cura~aohad its fifth peak this sewicj
oig& news that ness
a timely
lowing it up demonstrates our love year with 1,105 reporting in Februqry.
warmed the hearts of Jesus,
for others and our desire to please They
also built their first two-day Kingdom Hail.
ers and gave them hope. Such good
16:10'
t In Japan's winter month of February
news had to be shared with others, Jehovan'-Luke
Be prepared to take advantage theyhad 13,309auxiiiary pioneersreportand because of its ar=ncy those of other
opportunities to witness in9, which is 3,000 over February Of 1a.t
doing this work
a Geighty while the
territory. F~~example, year.
The number of regular pioneers tor
February-22.039-is
also a new peak.
responsibility.
may encounter
Out t For February Korea reported 37,084
2 Who has accepted
mpomi- you
for
a
s
~
o
U
or
,
they
may
be
Sitting
publishers, the& 14th consecutive peak,
bility? At the
of oar
Era it was the disgiples of Je- on a bench or waiting for a bus. By and 6,757 pioneers, their 24th c0ns.c~a tactful approach slang with
SUS including the faithful apostles.
reported three new peaks In
a
you may get a lis- February. They had 84,824 publisher8.
cedturies later we have been made tening
ear.
Also, it is good to
s2,oei
~
i
b t estudies, and 1,690 regular
at
of this
and so we small stores and business estabhsh- pioneers. This
was the sixth consecutiw,
too have the responsibility of
merits if they are not unusually peak in regular pioneers.
ing it with others. (1Car. 9:16). By bw'
+
Senegal
reports
publishers and
Very Often you will encounter 801 Bible studles for432
February. Both figtaking advmtage of all appropr~ateyouths
in
the
course
of
your
minisures are ail-time peaks. The congregation
oppostunities, we can show our tfJi.Do not pass up an opportunity publishers averaged 12.9 hours in the
heartfelt
to ;Fesus,.
share a Scriptural thought wfth field. Nearby,in the Gambia~anew Peak Of
to preach the ugOM news of to
because their lives are impor- f $ ~ ~ ' h " , \ ~ The
~ ~ pubfishers
~ ~ f : averthe m d o m ...m 8U the iahabited them
kt &-Matt,
19:14.
t Uruguay reports an ail-time peak of
ewhfor a
to
the naGod's Word makes it clear that 5,221 publishersin February.
Uons" before the end comes.-Matt.
it is Jehovah's 'willthat all sorts of
24:14.
people be saved.' (1Tim. 2:4) We
MARCH SERVICE REPORT
a -n
in thea ehouse-todoes not desire any to be destroyed
housework, do we
fPort
all to attain to repen.
Av.
Av. Av. Av.
contact someone at eve= home? but desire$
(2 Pet. 3:9) When we work
Pubs. HIS. Mags. R.V. B1.S
With
mwpeople
C
' um
assigned territory thoroughly s,,91Pies.
319 130.8 91.3 55.1 6 a
larW, there
may be no msJWlue
at our
and make a sincere effort to contact
35,973
49d 32.4
many wrs. Of course* a lack Of everyone we show that we love 0th- R_
response a t the front door does not ers as JeLovah does. That
is AUX.P~OS. 45,331 5 9 6 35.5 18.0 1.8
always mean that no one is at home- sure to result blessings to us and Pubs.
594,968
9.4
7.4 3.7 0.5
Ase there
that th?y
to those who listen to us.-1 Tim. TOTAL 676,591
a s3ide or baok entrance? Xf so, a 4:16.
&ock there may bring a response.
Or it may be that the householder is mnyo,,?
(Cont'd) will your goals be? I f you are a
U3 the backyard or garage. Some- meet the hour requirement in June? p i o n ~ r You
,
will have a requiretimes you will find a sepmab
of hours to meet. However,
July or August would
merit with an entrance at the side of Perhaps
not also make it a goal to speak
the house. After going on to other be better for you' Give prayerfd why
about the Kingdom good news to
a part of the summer months to in- make
someone
it aingoal
every
to call
home?
again
Will
onyou
all
the case, after a few minutes, why crease service to Jehovah in this interested persons YOU meet? Can
wt go back and h o c k again?
you start amagazine route? can you
'What about homes where You
there others
the congre- start a Bible study? Perhaps you
unable to contact anyone? Note gation who met the requirements can help someone in your congregathese on your House-to-House kec- for auxiliary pioneer work who tion
have a
share in the
d. Usually it is best to
a could serve with you? ~f so, by
ministry by inviting him to accom8ePWate record of interested Per- me,s
invite m to do so. ~f you pany you in your increased activity
W You Plan to visit again so
are a parent, could your son or this summer.
the list of not-at-homes can be daughter serve with you? Could ?Apply the counsel Paul gave
Passed on to smneone else if You are
husband or wife't your sister or Timothy: 'Make your advancement
-ble
to
brother?-See om pp. 113-14.
manifest.,', HFully accomplish your
up not-at-homes, many have found
ministry. Pray that Jehovah will
i t good to call at M e r e n t times, as
YOUR GOAL$
bless your efforts and those of his
If you will be servbg as an aux- people in every place who are also
this may inorease the poesibiity of
bding someone. Some publishers iliary pioneer, a regular pioneer, or endeavoring to 'fully accomplish:
have been successful in reaching as a congregation publisher who is their ministry.' May our united ac
people by calling later the same day endeavoring to have an increased tivity be an honor to him.-1 Tim
or in the evening. People not a t share in Jehovah's service, what 4:15; 2Tim. 4 5 .
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JULY 1985
Vol. 28,No.7
FOR UNITED STATES OF
Meetings for Field Senice
JULY 1-7
How do you
1. Introduce the Topic for Conversation?
2. Make the transition between
the scriptures?
3. E~~~~~~~~the householder to
accept the offer?
EXCEPTIONALSEWICR RENDERED WR€Q kPRIL
NEW WBUSHER PEAK FUR THE UNITED STATES-~#U&
Remarkable Zeal Reflectedin Five Other Outstanding Peaks
'
The April report surely gives us cause for rejoicing1 We are thankful to Jehovah for his
11.4-percent increase.
Return Visits: 4,702,661. Exceeds our previous peak by 307,551.
Home Bible Studies: 483,933. Our thlrd peak this service year and 19,187 more than last
March.
More than ever before, Jehovah's dedicated people are demonstrating their loyalty and
zeal as they keep on talking about Jehovah's sovereignty. May the number of those praising
him go on increasing as his mighty acts continue to be made known.-Ps. 145:lO-12.
Boldly Preaching the Good News
1 As Jehovah's Witnesses we have news was more important than even
many reasons to be courageous and ou present lives.-Mark 8:34,35.
outspoken in preaching the KingTRUST JEHOVAH
dom message. First of all, we represent Jehovah. Second, the impor- 30pposition.to the message only
tance of the message itself requires deepens our resolve to preach with
that we speak with confidence. The boldness, (1Thess. 2:2) Accurate
assurance that he is with us and will knowledge of Jehovah and faith
infuse power into us should cause us in his Word produce an internal
to declare the truth fearlessly. (Jer. strength that aspels fear of those
JULY 8-14
1:17,19) Additionally, the example who may try to hinder us. (1Pet. 3:
When offering
of others who have persevered in 13,14) Are we not also encouraged
doing God's will in spite of hard- by Jesus' promise that he would be
the S L I W ~book,
V~~
ships and obstacles can give us with us until the conclusion of the
1. How may the illustrations be heart.
system of things? (Matt. 28:20) As
used?
2 Appreciating the importance of we boldly preach, we can coMdent2. How would you use the materi- the good news should encourage us 1y say as did the psalmist: "Jehovah
to proclaim i t with freeness of is on my side; I shall not fear. What
a1 on pages 27,29, and 33?
speech. These Kingdom truths are can earthling man do to me?"-Ps.
not from a human source but are 118:6.
JULY 15-21
'through divine revelation.' (Gal. 1: * Closely considering the record
HOWwould YOU
11, 12) The Kingdom is the touch- of faithful men can produce cou1. Offer the Divine Name bra- stone by which a l l mankind are to rageous Perseverance in God's Serbe judged. Thus, Jesus showed that vice. Peter and the other apostles
chure?
our fearlessly preaching the good
2. Highlight points in the Life on
Earth brochure?
3. Determine which brochure to
offer?
At Luke 22:32 Jesus exhorted ers and sisters and learn from their
Peter to 'strengthen his brothers.' presentations. (Prov. 20:18) ArJULY 22-28
Peter did just that. His faithful range for practice sessions that
Why is it important
ministry was a source of strength simulate actual conditions existing
his Christian brothers. (1Pet. in the field. (Prov. 27:17) Much can
To look at the householder to
5:12) Just as we appreciate it when be done to help new or less expewhen speaking?
we are helped to have a regular rienced publishers at meetings for
2. TO read scriptures clearly? share in the field service, so do 0th- field service, after the book study,
yourself: who in your conwhen traveling to the territory, or
ers.
(1 Cor. 14:Q)
gregation need encouragement to within the family group.
3. To explain how scriptures ap- progress in the ministry? How can
BE A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
ply? (Acts 8:35)
they be helped?-1 Thess. 5:ll.
There is a vital work for every
a One way is by helping them to Christian to do. We are urged to
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION ~
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t~;grSpind;~=",",gti~;
A sright Future for Mankind.
ple, suggest appropriate introduc- with particular needs, such as the
t i o n ~for Your area- Show them how fatherless boys, the elderly, and
ps. 37:29,37-prospect of
quesbons may be asked to Involve those with unbelievhg mates. Can
the householder and how to tie in you schedule time to work with
Ps. 37:39-Coping with these the scriptures effectively. Suggest them in the field service? (1Pet.
distressing times.
that they work with different broth(Continued on page 4, coz. 1 )
Help 0th-
to P~OQLJSin the Ministry
2~2
Meetas to -HelpUs Make Uisciples
urday. Demonstrate two 6Gsecond Remind brothers to prepare brief
magazine presentations. Feature presentations.
Song 107
curr6nt Watchtower in one and cur- 7
~~l~ Keep Your angdom
10 min: Local announcements and rent~
~in the~other. k
~ Hall
! Clean. Discussion with congreconsideration of outstanding April
report as given on page 1.
cite 20 min: "Are You Working as a gation to be handled by a brother
features of congrega- Family Toward Spiritual Goals?" whose family is exemplary in helping
Question-and-answer discussion. with hall cleaning and maintenance.
tion's April report.
Have paragraphs and scriptures read Consider the questions and the ap15 min: "Boldly Preaching the Good as time allows.
plication of principles found in the
News." Questions and answers. Read
scriptures cited. Why is a clean KingProtect
Your
selected paragraphs and key scripdom Hall so important? (Neh. 12:30;
Talk
by
elder
on
Watchtures as time allows. When para2 Chron. 29:2-5,15-17) How can chiOf
larch
15*dren be trained in this regard? (Prov.
graph 5 s considered, review talking
points from Survival book.
22:6) How may the assignments for
cleaning the Kingdom Hall be orga20 min: Appreciating the Urgency Song 157 and concluding Prayer.
nized? (1Ki. 5:14) What should be
of Our Public Ministry. Audience disWEEK STARTING JULY 14
the appearance of the Kingdom Hall
cussion.
rest rooms? (Deut. 23:14) What
'
O
ng
l5'
(3 min.) Chairman: A privilege to
should be our attitude toward cleanannouncements, in- ing the Kingdom all? (Neb. 10:3g)
share in performing most vital work 8 min:
of our time. (Matt. 24:14; 28:19. 20) eluding commendation of high Points Review local arrangements f o
Give evidence of angelic support and of congregation's June report. Ac- cleaning the Kingdom H&.
cooperation. (Rev. 14:6,7) Since time counts report.
left for accomplishing this work is . 7 min: Why Be an Auxiliary Pio- 18 min: "Presenting the Good Ne
D
~ ti^^- ~
greatly reduced, should be done with neer? Interview one or two publish- -with
sense of urgency. Need for full and ers who have recently served as aux- answer discussion. ~ i ~ h l i ~ h t
regular
in ministry. (Matt. 9: iliary pioneers. Get comments on: scripturd principles that govern
way of doing things.
37, 38; Eph. 5:15-17)
Why did they decide to pioneer? How
31 and
prayer.
(15 mine) Read and discuss with did they make time for it? How have
audience following questions and se- they personally benefited? Have
WEEK STARTING JULY 28
leckd scriptures (not all scriptures them relate encouraging field expewith pioneer- Song 35
need to be read): What personal re- riences in ~~tlneC!ti~n
sponsibility does dedication bring?
8 min: Local announcements and
(Matt. 11:28-30; Luke 6:40,45) HOW 15 min: "Help Others to Progress in brief consideration of "Effect a Wider
do we know that preaching is the the Ministry." Question-and-answer Distribution of Awake!"
principal work of the Christian con- discussion of article.
12 min: "How Expansive Is Your
gregation today? (Luke 8:'; 9'"
I5 ,in:
A ~ a l a n c e dView of 1 ~ a r k ~ T ~~ Bon~ article
?
from
m
~h~
10:1,8,9) In what way is our partic- ing: Question-and-answer coverage ~
ipation in the ministry a test of our of "Questions From Readersn m the Watchtower of March 15, 1985,
pages 213.
love for Jehovah and his organiza- April 1 5 1985
The
tion? (Rev. 12:12, 17; Matt. 10: derhan&ngt~spartshoul~prepare 15 min: Arrange locally according
32,33; 25:31-33,37-40) What should questions on the material and have to the needs of the congregation.
be our attitude toward having a full
10 min: Prepare for field service in
the paragraphs read.
share in the ministry? (Rom. 11:13;
August. In a warm and stimulating
15:16; 1Cor. 9:16)
way encourage sharing in field service on the first Sunday of the month.
(2 rnin.) Conclusion: Review main
WEEK
JULY 21
Review literature offer for August,
points, emphasizing Scriptural reahighlighting useful points for presons for our personal view of minis- Song 93
senting
offer.
Make
helpful
comtry. Encourage all to share in the 10 ,,,in:
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suga
l
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activity this weekend; outline ar- gesttalking
from labst mag- ments on Topic for Conversation.
rangements for activity on first Sun- azines that could be used in the field. Song 30 and concluding prayer.
day of month.
Schedule for congregation studAPRIL SERVICE REPORT
ies
in the book Survival Into a New
Av.
Av.
Pubs. Hrs. Mags. k. B%t. Earth:
2;
WEEK STARTING JULY 7
Song 67
10 rnin: Local announcements and
selected Announcements from Our
Kingdom Ministry. Encourage all to
share in magazine work this Sat-
Sp'l Pios.
308 132.7 92.3 55.7 6.0
~ios.
36,543 87.8 50.7 32.5 3.4
AUX. ~ i o s .100,145 58.9
36.1 15.7 1.3
pubs.
558,691
9.5
7.2 3.4 0.4
TOTAL
695,687
NIWI~ Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,040
July 7:
July 14:
July 21:
July 28:
Chapter 12
Chapter 1 3
Chapter 14
Chapter 1 5
Copyright Q 1985 by Watchtower Btble and Tract Society of New York Inc and International Bible Students Association.
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Effect a
Wider Distribution
of A wake!
Are You Working as a Family
Toward Spiritual Goals?
As a dedicated people we have
From time to time Awake! fea- the goal of serving Jehovah faithtures articles that treat subjects of fully. We also W Z e r l ~look forward
special interest to certain groups of to receiving the gift of eternal life.
people. Although massive distribu- Of course, we are not interested
tions may not be organized
just in our own faithfulness and
these particular issues, alertness to salvation. We want to help others
their potential appeal in Your local reach these goals, and especially do
territory could effect a wider distriwant t o help our own family.
bution of valuable information.
-John 1:40, 41; 1Tim. 5:8.
For example, t h e August 8 ,
2 J U S ~ as a mountain is climbed
1985, issue of Awake! has a series ,tep by step, we, too, can proof articles dealing with crime, its gress step by step in our ChrisCauses, and the solution. These ar- tian course, TO this end we set spirticles should be of special interest itual goals for ourselves. This is
to police officers, lawyers, judges, not limited to individuals. Families
court personnel, prison officials, can also have goals in connection
probation officers, and others in- with meetings, field service, and
volved with law enforcement.
family study. Are there improveThe September 8, 1985, issue of ments to be made? c a n certain
Awake! will have a series of articles members of the family be helped to
dealing with reading problems and reach the goal of full-time service?
will give suggestions on how to im- A family discussion can help toprove one's reading ability. There ward the attaining of goals demay be opportunities to distribute termined upon When these are
this magazine t o schoolteachers reached, other
goals can
and others especially interested in be set. Thus, step by step, spiritual
education. Perhaps young Witness- progress can be made.
es who are students would like to
have a share in this distribution.
MEETINGS
4 Many have had good success in
3 Some families may need to set a
placing individual copies of Awake! goal of getting to the meetings on
by being alert to offer selected arti- time. This can be a real challenge
cles to special groups most likely to for large families, for those with
be interested in that particular in- difficult work schedules, or where
formation. May this reminder help there is a problem with transportayou to effect a wider distribution of tion. Cooperation and good organiAwake! in your personal territory. zation are necessary.
4Another practical goal for the
Boldly Preaching
(Gont'd) family to consider is that of comwere noted for their outs~okenness menting at meetings. Some memin preaching. (Acts 4:13; 5:29) No bers of the family may prefer to
sooner had Paul been converted read a short comment. However,
t h a n he began witnessing ''with making brief and specific comboldness" and he continued to do so. ments in one's own words denotes
(Acts 13146; 14:3) We can also draw spiritual progress and is rewarding.
strength
''50 great a
Of Family members can assist one anWe-Chrlstlan witnesses, as well as other in preparing their comments.
from the mOdern-day
They can also help one another to
Our
In such places as Ma- make progress in the Theocratic
lawi,
and parts Of Ministry School. This may include
Eastern
Their
Of listening to younger family memfaith and
in preaching bers rehearse their assignments,
us
press On coura- showing them how to use an outgeously.-Heb. 12:l.
line, correcting their pronunciation
theocratic
OFFER SURVIVAL BOOK
5We have good reason to speak vorable conditions in the communiwith boldness as we offer the Sur- ty to dampen our zeal? If we apprevival book during July. Although ciate the value of the message we
some householders may show an in- bear and see mankind's need for a
terest in the message, we are likely sure prospect for survival, we will
to encounter in others a measure of not shrink back.
Prayer is another means by
indifference and apathy. How will
we respond? Will the attitudes of which we develop bold persistence
those we meet cause us to hold back in the ministry. Paul observed that
from preaching with conviction and "prayer on every occasion in spirit"
fearlessness? Will we allow unfa- I could result in the "ability to speak
3
of words, and so forth. The goal of
becoming a good teacher or an excellent public reader is worthy of
diligent effort.-l Tim. 4:13.
FIELD SERVICE
Some families need to achieve
regularity in the field service. Does
your entire family share in the field
service the first Sunday of each
month? What about the goal of
helping family members learn the
current Topic f o r Conversation
or a new magazine presentation?
There is also the goal of starting a
home Bible study or the go@ may
be greater regularity in condhcting
an already established study.
FAMILY STUDY
For Some families it may be a
real challenge to adhere faithfully
to the schedule for a family study.
On occasion it may be necessary
to reschedule the study. But this
should be the exception. Another
excellent goal is to read the weekly Bible assignment regularly, perhaps even including it in the family
study. For most persons, the actual reading of the material assigned
for the week only takes 20 to 25
minutes. I t can add to one's knowledge of the Scriptures and it makes
the review of Bible highlights each
week more interesting.
7 There are many other goals that
individuals and families can set
for themselves. For example, what
about a family effort toward auxiliary pioneer service this summer?
Additionally, with good organization and cooperation, can the family sponsor at least one of its members as a regular pioneer? There is
also the goal of becoming a ministerial servant or an elder. Young
brothers may have Bethel service
as a goal. These goals are attainable, but they require diligence and
hard work. As we strive to reach
our personal and family goals, the
quality of our service to Jehovah
will improve, all to his honor and
glory.-Ps. 96:7, 8.
...
...
with freeness of speech
,
with boldness." (Eph. 6:18-20) During times of d i s t r e s s , Jehovah
quickly responded to the prayerful
call of the psalmist by 'making him
bold in his soul with strength.' (Ps.
138:3) May our united prayers on
behalf of one another pave the way
for us to show "all the more courage
to speak the word of God fearlessly."-Phil. 1:14.
( -m
mE
with Discernment
-
eooD Nrws )
you should do so. It is not wise to
insist on one's rights and contribUte
further disturbances Or even
umecessary arrests. If advisable,
the publisher can return on mother occasion or write a personal letter giving a witness to those who
~
n
~
.
Announcementa
Literature o a r for .July and Aug
Survival book for a contribution of $1.00.
Any brochure, but especially Life on
~~~~s~i~",~t'",af~O~
UAman of discernment is cool of
spirit." (Prov. 17:27) The wisdom of
tember: Peace and Security; if none in
stock, any other 192-pagebook for $1.00
these words is often proved true in
our preaching activity. F~~examcontribution. October: Subscription for
either Atoak@!or The Watchtower, or
pie, we may come face to face with
for a contribution Of
for each
a sign that says, 'wo soliciting?
Or, we may be asked to leave a
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a rto how
$ b that
~~ a ~
building where we have been witlarge-print edition of The Watchtower in
nessing. In other areas, a custodian few doors or homes. Then return Spanish will be published, beginning AUor a manager may refuse to grant later to visit a few more. If YOU gust 1, 1985. This will be of benefit to
entrance to a building. what can we keep an accurate record of all resi- those wi* limited eyesight. It will be a
do in these instances?
dents, all may eventually receive a
$,"~'?$,"~~~s~~q
2 UNo Soliciting." Our work of witness.
tions. The price will be the same as the
"Entrance
preaching the good news and leava building is re- regular semimonthly edition. Individuing literature with people for a fused." Discernment calls for the al subscriptions and distributors' copfreewill contribution to cover words of Proverbs 15:l: "An an- ies should be ordered through the conprinting costs does not constitute swer, when mild, turns away rage, gregation. To order, use the regular
so~citationfor funds. yet, some but a Word causing & ~ s , " ~ m ~ ;
people will object and refer to our ger to come up."
mark clearly in the upper right-handcorpreaching work as soliciting. ~f so, timed before, lt 1s usually best not m,T,ARGE PRINT.
we can kindly explain that our to insist on one's rights. However, October 8 and October 22 issues of
work is not commercial, that it is a in Some places where entry is re- Awake! will be special issues with fullmissionary and evangelizing work, fused, making an appointment to color covers. Orders for additional copies
Issues should be sent m
and that we are ministers. In so talk with the superintendent of the Of these
doing, our utterance should be 'al- building to explain. our work may ~ @ , " , " ~ ~ , " , " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $ ~ ~
ways with graciousness, seasoned help to o b t m ~errmsslonto preach S i y . i g t O Jehovah
with salt, so as to know how we therein. Also, it may be possible to
-Japanese
ought to give an answer to each get into a building or an area in
smallsize
-Japanese
one.' (Col. 4:6) If such a sign is Some normal, legal Way, and call On Survival Into a New Earth -Chinese,
Korean
enforced or if authorized persons one or more families a t a time and
You Can Live Forever in paradise on
insist that we are not welcome, we in a manner unobserved by those
Earth (Reduced size)
-French*
should quietly leave and perhaps who object. Of course, this should
Iloko, Japanese, Tagalog
try witnessing there at another be done discreetly. At all times the Enjoy LiPe on Earth Forever! -Luhyadignity of our work should be maintime.
Samia, Marquesian, Nyiha
e "do all things for From Kurukshetra to Armageddon
3 "Asked to leave the premises." tained SO that W
-And Your Survival
-Italian
If a publisher is asked to leave a God's glory."-1 Cor. 10:31.
building where he has been preachUThe good news has to be TheDivinsName That Will EndureRm
ing, he can tactfully show that his preached." (Mark 13:lO) As we apever
-Cebuano, noko, Korean,
Twalog
work is of a religious nature of ut- proach the end of this system, it is
News Of the Kingdom"
most importance and is a public expected that Satan will continue
-Estonian
service. If the objection is to call- to make it more difficult for us to
New Cassette Recordings
ing on Sunday, try to make ar- reach sheeplike ones. May we use Album with complete Greek Scriptures
rangements to return on another discernment as we preach in order
(set of 23; congregation and public:
day. If, after calmly talking to the to reach as many as we can with the
$35.75;pioneers: $22.75) -Japanese
Deuteronomy (set of three; congregaperson, you are ordered to leave, hope from God's Word.
z22zrY
~~~~~~{~t~~?~~",~,
.
Help Mhen
1:13; ~ c c l 4:9
.
10) A *e
(Cont'd) set a zealous example in proclaim-
opportunity for this i i in magazine activity on the second and fourth Saturdays.
4 Pioneers, you are in an excellent
position to be helpful. Your encouraging experiences can have a good
effect on others. (Acts 15:3) Why
not plan to have someone join you
on a Bible study or on a return visit? When making these arrangements, be sure to let the publisher
know what point you hope to cover
so he can share in the discussion.
Your zealous activity in preaching
the good news of God's Kingdom
will encourage others to do the
same.
5 Elders are privileged not only to
ing the Kingdom but also to help
their brothers and sisters to improve their abilities in this service.
Congregation Book Study Conduetors and the service overseer Can
review the Congregation's Publisher Record cards from time to time
in order to be aware of trends developing with regard to a person's Eeld
service. Thus, they will be in a good
position to help in training Kingdom proclaimers to become proficient in various features of service.
They can help members of the flock
to Eght discouragement due to difEcult territory or problems of life
that may interfere with their service. Meetings for field service that
will be convenient for the publish4
tion and public: $4.50; pioneers:
$3-75)
-Japanese
bet Of two; congregation and
$3'00; pioneers: 82.50)
-Japanese
ers should be regularly scheduled,
and special service arrangements
can be made for holidays. The elders should be alert to the needs of
the congregation in this regard.
HELPING OTHERS BRINGS JOY
There is much satisfaction and
joy that results from assisting
someone else to share fully in Kingdom preaching. (Neh. 8:lO) During
these last days, make use of every
opportunity to help others to experience with you the joy of working
shoulder to shoqder in Christian
unity!--Zeph. 3:$.
OUR
Manifesting the "Spirit of Faithw
It takes genuine faith
Weak
the message of God's Kingdom boldly. The apostle Paul wrote: "Now
because we have the same spirit of
faith as that of which it is written
we too exercise faith and therefore we speak." (2 Cor. 4 1 3 ) Jehovah's people today have that faith.
And speak we did-in excess Of
505 million hours during the 1984
service year! Among those who took
the lead in this display of genuine
Christian faith were the pioneers.
Congregation publishers, too, made
a
display of genuine
stances allowed, have joyfully entered the pioneer ranks.
3 U
T
assured
~
~
expectation^^ we
have as Christians
influence
decisions and deeply affect our
...
lives. If you are about to mishhigh
school ask yourself:
can I
best
my love for God and for
Christ with the freedom I have as a
young unencumbered person?, Are
AUGUST 1985
material pursuits robbing some in
Vol. 28,No. 8
your family of the joy of increased
Service? Some who have retired
from their secular work have found
their new situation opens the door
Mwting8 for Field senice
Kingdom publisher you hold to pioneer service. Whatever your
the key position in the modern theo- situation, your faith can be given
JULY 29-AUGUST 4
eratic society. Faith that these are fuller expression by honestly apSpeaking with ~ 0 n v i ~ t i 0 n the last days, along with a sense of praising Your circumstances.with a
urgency, may move you to examine view to serving as a regular Pioneer1. Why is it important?
11:1.
your circumstances prayerfully to -Heb.
The
2. How can we use
see if you caii do more as a ~
i
~ pioneer
~ ranks
d increased
~
29*764 34,232 last Septempublisher,
perhaps
even
pioneer.
Do
a. Our voice?
you have family obligations? R ~ ber
- when the 1985 service year beb. Facial expressions?
sponsibilities in the congregation? gan. During t h e one month Of
Perhaps your health is not the best. August 1984, more than 4,300
AUGUST 5-1 1
Some have financial commitments. pliCati0Xls for regular pioneer SerStill others may feel they are too vice were received. Can we do
How can we be
old. For some, these may be legiti- something similar this September?
strengthened by
mate reasons for not entering the Pioneer applications should be sub1. Matthew 10:28?
pioneer work now. But tens of thou- mitted a month in advance. HOW2. Romans 1 :16?
sands of our brothers and sisters ever, if you wish to take up the piohave kept the goal of pioneer ser- neer work the first of September
3. 2 Corinthians 4:7?
vice before them and, when circumAUGUST 12-18
How can we be
t0
clear and simple when
1 Summer has been a busy season
1. Introducing ourselves?
'
IN SCHOOL
for all of us, theocratically and 0thWhat about you young ones who
2. Presenting the offer?
erwise. For families with children
still in school? NO doubt you had
3. Offering a Bible study?
home from school, there were Per- opportunities to witness to schoolhaps additional responsibilities in mates and teachers during the past
AUGUST 19-25
caring for their needs.
may school year. Now, however, you may
Why should magazine
have been able to auxiliary pioneer h,
different teachers and classfor a month or two. Vacation time mates. DO they know that you are
presentations usually
provided
a
change
of
pace
for
many,
one of Jehovah's Witnesses? If not,
1. Be brief?
and there was the activity in plan- you will want to make it known to
2. Focus on one article?
ning for and attending the "Integri- them during the first few weeks in
t y Keepers" Convention.
3. Offer both magazines?
school this year.
Now as we again settle into our
5 A, worldly holidays come up,
AUGUST 26-SEPTEMBER 1 regular routine, it is time to plan our some will want to know whv you do
activities for the months ahead. The not join in the
Take
"Integrity Keepers"
district Convention program en- advantage of their curiosity and reMention how convention material couraged us to increase our King- ceptiveness by witnessing to them.
can help us to improve our field dom service. How can we do that Perhaps you will be asked to make a
durlng the new service year, and r e ~ o r on
ministry.
t what you did during the
espedally during t h e autumn summer. Tell them about the u h u e
UOTnLR IHCOURAaI# M l r O U I L RIPO(n months that are now u ~ o n
us?
exoedence that vou enioved aftendThe 1985 Memorial report set out below 1
AS summer ends, it may be easier I in; the district" conve&ion. Have
a n$w peak
a 2.g-percent to find more people a t home when we your teachers received the School
increase Aver last year. These thousands of
will go with you call. Pleasant fall weather condi- brochure? Use the Evolution and
new ones who are saying,
~ e o ~ l e need
,"
our continued help to be 'in- tions may allow for longer days in Youth books to give a witness, or
atructed about Jehovah's ways.'-Zech. 8:23; field service. This can be advanta- share with others selected articles
Mic. 4:2.
eeous if the conereeation has either from The Watchtower and Awake!
1985
1984
Difference outlying territoFy
other areas yet Many of our brothers and sisters
Total
to be worked this year. How will you were first introduced to the truth
Attendance 1,657,753
+46,443
be able to widen your service oppor- by classmates who were Witnesses.
Number of
Partakers
3,899
3,953
-54
tunities in the days ahead?
(Continued on page 8, col. 2 )
KINGDOM
MINISTRY
I
Joyfully ~ n ~ ~ dOnU k.ig
~ '
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1
I
I
I
Jehovah
WEEK STARTING AUGUST 4
Song 128
10 min: Selected Announcements
from Our Kingdom Ministry and lo-
I who may have been able to start a
home- Bible study with the interestperson' Outline arrangements for
weekend field service and encourage
all to have a share.
Song 43 and concluding Prayer.
*
cal announcements. Suggest talking
points to be used in presenting current magazines on second Saturday,
August 10. Continue offering Aulg2
gust 8 Awake! to persons involved in
10 min: Local announcements. Inlaw enforcement.
20 n
i,:,
~ ~ ~ the
i &spirit
f ~ of~ clude
t accounts
i ~ ~report. Briefly dis~ a i t h ; ~Questi0n-and-answer
'
consid- CUSS daily text and encourage all to
eration of article. E~~~~~~~~those benefit from regular consideration of
whose circumstances , will permit the daily text individually, with famthem to auxiliary pioneer
enter ily, or in H3Vk.e groups. Commend
the regular pioneer
in sep publishers for what was accomplished in the field service in July.
to
out the
pioneer application form now. ~ e a dOutline congregation's field service
paragraphs and key scriptures as arrangements and encourage all to
spend some time preaching the good
time allows.
this weekend'
15 min: Continue Offering Survival
~~~k During ~ u ~ Discussion,
~ ~ t 15
. min: ''Presenting the Good
demonstrations, and experiences en- News-With Personal Conviction!'
couraging zealous field service
using Question-and-answer discussion of
the Survival book offer. Commend
brothers for good work already done 10 min: "New Circuit Assembly
offering this publication during July Program to Help Us Glorify God."
and outline opportunities open to us Talk building anticipation for new
during August. Present one or two circuit assembly Program.
Joy in a Troublebrief demonstrations of how local 10 min: "ding
publishers have effectively offered Filled World." Talk based on article
the book. Interview one or two pub- in June 15,1985, Watchtower.
lishers who have placed the book and I Song 19 and concluding prayer.
Song 16
10 min: "Another Encouraging Memorial Report," Theocratic News,
and local announcements. Suggest
brief magazine presentations that
the brothers may be able to use next
Saturday. Be sure to select points
that would likely appeal to people in
local territory.
20 rnin: "Joyfully Increasing Our
Praise to Jehovah." Encouraging
talk, with some audience participation. Does the congregation have territory that should be worked before
winter months set in? Are arrangements being made for groups to work
in outlying areas of the territory?
Some publishers who are making special arrangements to increase Kingdom service during autumn months
may be called on for prepared comments on what they will be doing.
What field service arrangements are
being made to help those who will
be auxiliary pioneering during these
months? Encourage those who wish
to pioneer to turn in applications
now.
15 min: Are You Benefiting From
'Young People Ask . . " Articles?
Talk by brother who can appeal to
young ones in the congregation and
their parents. May focus on article in
July 8, 1985, Awake! on "Is Marijuana Really Harmful?" but make
reference to various articles that
havp appeared in Awake! pointing
out how these have been appreciated
by young ~ e o ~ around
le
the world.
&c0ura~e-~o6th
and parents to cooperate in considering these timely
articles. They can open the way for
beneficial discussions between parents and their children.
.
.
(Cont'd)
(Contld) inorease Praise
I
this year, you may submit your ap- School is indeed a fertile fleld to
plication to your Congregation Ser- increase your Kingdom service durvice Committee even now. It is not ing the coming autumn months.
too late!
BE AN AUXILIARY PIONEER
5 Can you make definite plans to
Just before the summer started,
pioneer for at least a year? Your
sense of firm commitment will give many of us were privileged to share
you added incentive. If you cannot fn the auxiliary pioneer work duradjust your circumstances just now ing the months of March and Aprfl.
to serve as a regular pioneer, can Have YOU considered doing it again
your seryice as a congregation pub- this autumn? September has five
lisher be im~rovedor can vou uossi- Sundays, November has five Satur- Song 213
days, and December has five Sun- 5 min: Local announcements.
bly serve &j an
periodically or even continuously? days plus time off from school for 15 min: "Our Part in Showing TheoFaith grows when exercised. Your the holidays. Why not make plans cratic Submission." Question-andfaith and confidence can be nour- right now to auxiliary pioneer this answer discussion of article. Read
ished by auxiliary pioneering, and fall? The elders will be more than paragraphs and discuss application
of cited and quoted scriptures as time
you may even realize that, with Je- glad to give you an application.
There may be other personal cir- permits.
hovah's help and blessing, you can
serve as a regular pioneer.-Mal. cumstances that will change with 15 min: Local needs.
3:lO;Luke 14:28-30.
the coming of autumn. As Chris- 10 min: Suggest talking points and
The "spirit of faith" is truly man- tians, we want to take advantage of presentations for Peace and Security
ifested among Jehovah's people to- favorable opportunities for increas- or other book to be offered in S e p
day. Why not seriously consider ing our Kingdom service. Our united tember. Outline arrangements for
enriching yourself spiritually by efforts in declaring the good news weekend field service and encourage
becoming a regular or an auxiliary will bring us personal satisfaction all to be prepared for preaching work
pioneer starting the first of Septem- and will increase praise to Jehovah's on first Sunday of September.
ber ?
name.
Spirit of Faith
Copyright Q 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc and International Bible Students Association.
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submission is a key 139-40) ~f you are convinced that
b . , ~ t f " ~ , " ~ f ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~factor
n Theocratic
in the Progress and s ~ i r i t u -someone in the congregation has
~
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chure, but especially Life on Earth or Djvine Name for 304 each, may be used as an
alternate offer. September: Peace and
Security; if none in stock, any other
192-page book for $1.00 contribution. October: Subscription for either Awake! or
The Watchtower, or both, for a contribution of $4.00 for each one-year subscription. November: New World Translation
of the Holy Scriptures with any older
192-page book of which the congregation
has a good supply, for a contribution of
$4.50.
Congregations will begin consideration
of the United in Worship book in Congregation Book Studies during the week of
October 13,1985.
Starting .in September, circuit, overseers
mve the pubhe talk "Brmrng
the Many to Righteousness in the Time of
the End." This will be a picture slide presentation. The public talk to be given by
district overseers in connection with the
new series of circuit assemblies beginning
inSeptemberwillbeL'GlobalPeace-From
What Source?"
During the week of September 2-7,
1985, the Society will be taking an inventory of all literature on hand m Brooklyn.
Because of this inventory, no congregation literature orders will be processed for
shipment or for pickup during that week.
Each congregation will receive three
-
! : ;$
~ ~ , ' " ~ ~ t ~ , " , t ~ [ ~
ture. Please
out the
completely
and send the original to us no later than
September 6. Keep a carbon copy for your
files. We are sending a third copy for use
as a work sheet.
1986 Calendar of Jehovah's Witnesses: Publishers and pioneers, please order
your calendars. through Your congrega-
~
.
al advancement of a congregation.
Paul emphasized this a t Hebrews
13:17: "Beobedient to those who are
taking the lead among you and be
submissive, for they are keeping
over your soulsas those who
lender
an account-" This indicatesthatthespiritualwell-beingOf
the congregation as awhole, well
as of each one individually, depends
upon our willingness to cooperate
and work closely with the elders as
they fulfill their responsibilities as
shepherds of the flock.
F'Jrther emphasizing this, Paul
made this appeal: "Now we request
you brothers to have regard for
tho;e who are'working hard among
you and presiding Over you in the
Lord and admonishing You; afld to
glve them more than extraordinary
consideration in love because of
Thess. 5:12, 13) We
their work?
canshowthisconsiderationnotonly
by being respectful toward the elders but more importantly by doing
we can to assist them in getting
the work
WORK OF ELDERS
Consider some of the responsibilities assigned to the elders. Besides teaching at meetings, they
also take the lead in the field ministry. ( 1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Correspondence
with the Society and other necessary business must be handled.
(Compare Acts 6:l-6.) They look after the spiritual welfare of those
~ P ~ &
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ : ~ , " " f ' ~ ~ ~ e h , " , " ~ ~ , " , " ~ aexperiencing
them
r " , " lavoid
~ , " ~ a n ~problems,
t h l n gthat would
helping
enThen on September 1, 1985, or as soon as
with
JehOpossible thereafter, send this order to the
Society, using the regular Literature Order form (S-14). Calendars in other ianguages should be listed under "Other Language Publications," showing the quantity
for each language separately as well as
the year 1986. The calendars will be available in Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish,
and Swedish.
Calendars are controlled stock items
and will be charged to the literature account at $1.00 each, which is the rate for
publishers, pioneers, and the public. Do
not send the remittance with the order.
(See the Cost List, pars. 22-4.) Until the
calendars are available and shipments are
made, these will appear as "Back Ordered"
on congregation invoices.
Aid to Bible Understanding
(Volume 25, In-Is)
-Italian
(Volume 26, Is-Le)
-Italian
(Volume 27, Le-LOC)
-Italian
(Volume 28, Log-Man)
-Italian
(Volume 29, Man-Mel)
-Italian
(Volume 30, Mel-Moa)
-Italian
(Volume 31, Mod-Naz)
-Italian
(Volume 32, Naz-Of)
-Italian
committed a serious sin against you
personally, do not be hasty to turn
to the overseers or someone else,
requesting them to intervene in
your behalf. As Jesus counseled,
speak privately with the one against
whom you have a complaint. (Matt.
18:15, 16; om p. 142, pars. 2, 3) If
you are unable to resolve the matter
and it is turned over to the elders for
investigation and judgment, leave
the problem in their hands, trusting
in Jehovah that it will be resolved.
5 We can be a great help to the
elders by following Scriptural principles that direct us to be modest,
chaste in our conduct, and diligent
in caring for our family responsibilities. (om pp. 63-4; Titus 2:2-5)
Our dress' grooming' and decorum
Shouldbespeakthedignity assOciated with worshiping Jehovah at his
2:97 l o ;
house. (Eccl. 5:1;
6:4, 5, Our
in these areas will help maintain a
wholesome spirit in the congregation.
The elders are concerned about
the prompt, orderly handling of congregational affairs. They greatly appreciate it when we share in service
regularly, turn in reports promptly,
and fulfill our assignments in the
Theocratic Ministry School. Working our assigned territory thoroughly, and promptly reporting its
coverage, is also helpful. Doing our
share to keep the Kingdom Hall
clean and in good repair is a fine way
to assist the elders.-Neh. 10:39.
HELP OTHERS
15) So, they are
much time deal=
Keeping the congregation spiriing with matters connected with the tually strong and active is a major
Kingdom work.
concern of the elders. (1Thess. 2:
7, 8) We can assist personally in
CARRY OUR OWN LOAD
helping others by 'speaking consol4 Since a l l of us are imperfect, we
may offend each other a t times, re- i n g ' ~to the depressed souls and sup~ u l t i n gin strained relations. ~ u t porting
,
the weak.' ( 1 Thess. 5:14)
persona
wcu1ties of a minorna- Our zeal for the preaching work
ture should be resolved quickly and Serves to motivate others to do
more. A keen personal interest in
privately. (Col' 3:12-14; Om pp' our brothers helps keep the congre(VO1ume33r
-Italian gation strong.-Phil. 2:4.
(Volume 34, Pal-Pec)
-Italian
8 So while the elders are assigned
(Volume 35, Pec-Pie)
-1taltan to shepherd the flock, it takes every36~
Pie-Pre)
-Itallan
one, each one doing his share, to
379
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ensure the proper 'growth of the
Watch Tower Publications Ind;;tdfg
body and the building up of itself in
1980
Watch
Publications lndez for love.' (Eph. 4:16; Prov. 11:14) If we
appreciate the vital role played by
1981
watch Tower Publications Indez for theocratic submission in the spiritu-1t&ian
al growth of the congregation, we
lg8'
'reckon the
worthy Of
The First of Chronicles (set of two:
and give them Wholecongregation and public: $3.00; pio- hearted cooperation as they shepneers: $2.50)
-English herd the flock of God.-1 Tim. 5
A
3
THE GOOD NEWS
P-TIM
With Personal Conviction
)+
your own weaknesses and inabilities while speaking, perhaps feeling
that someone dlse is better qualified
to help the person. However, this is
Jehovah's work. Think of Jehovah
and his
power and might
instead of Your own weaknesses.
When the apostle Paul Was in a POsition where he had to stand alone,
he said, "the Lord stoodnear me and
lnfusedpowermtome, that
me the preaching might be fully accomplished." (2 Tim. 4:17) YOU,too,
Can receive power from Jehovah
through Prayer.
Other mannerisms, such a s
shifting from one foot to another or
excessively thumbing through your
SPEAK FROM THE HEART
Bible or literature, may reveal nercan we reflect persogal
vousness. These mannerisms can be
viction in our ministry? Basically it controlled if you become aware of
expressing what is in
them and rely on Jehovah to help
heart' Our manner Of
you to develop greater courage.
the good news should show that we
8 Facial expressions9
are imtruly believe what we are saying ~f portant
since they generally reveal
we speak from our heart, our sin-what
is in your heart. Strong conviction and a sincere interest in the
should be reflected in
heart,s abundance the mouth householder
your countenance.
speaks.'-Luke 6:45.
Our choice of words also has a
If we are to reflect personal convietion, we must have a deep appre- large bearing on the impression we
If we repeatedly use expresciation for the truth and for Je- leave.
hovah,s organization. Having the sions such as "I think" and "maybe"
get the idea
truth, it is your responsibility to the
sure of what we are
help others learn it. Thinking posi- that we are
tively about these things will help Saying' Our choice Of words
On Our part.
p t i v a t e you to present the truth reflect
Matthew
29.
urlth conviction. Jesus set a fine ex10 AS YOU work hard to present the
amplefor us in speaking with the
Samaritan woman.-John 4:21-24. good news with personal
The way we offer literature re- You Can have the assurance that
flects whether we are speaking from 'YOUS labors are not in vain in conCar.
the heart. When presenting the nection with the Lord.'-1
good news, we should be familiar 15:58.
with the literature offer and select
specific points that can be used to
h i tm b l y
whet the householder's appetite.
This will also build UP our confi- "Doing Our Part in Glorifying
dence as we Present the literature. God" is the theme of the new seThe apostle Paul in recalling
the hard work of the' Thessalonica
congregation, said to them, "The
good news we preach did not turn up
among you with speech alone but
also with power and with holy spirit
and strong conviction
and you
became imitators of us and of the
Lord." ( 1 Thess. 1:5, 6 ) Yes, Paul
and his associates, along with the
congregation in Thessalonica, knew
for a certainty that they were worshiping God properly. This conviction was reflected in their speech.
Our ministry, too, should reflect
strong personal conviction.
1
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rHEOCRATlC NEWS
Brazil has had three all-time publisher
peaks this service year, the latest being
166,900 in March. They conducted a new
peak of 6 7 470 Bible
and recorded their 20th consecutive peak of regular
pioneers with 5,201 sharing in this work in
March.
sf
~ s ~ ~ , " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "8"~~ ~
376 total publishers 42 798 home ~ i b l d
studies, and 3,212 rdgu1dr pioneers.
Cyprus had its third successive peak
with 1,083 reporting in March. The Memorial was attended by 29165.
Guam's total of 234 publishers is an
all-time peak and an I1-percent increase.
With new peaksof 3 9 2 home Bible studies
and 3,001 return visits, as well as an average of 11.7 hours spenf by the congregation publishers In the f~eld,prospects for
future growth are fine.
+
+
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION
A Bright Future for
Ps. 37:29, 37-Pros~ect o f
ps. 37:39-Coping with these
distressing times.
MAY SERVICE REPORT
AV.
AV.
AV.
AV.
Pubs. Hrs. Mags. R.V. Bi.St.
309 132.1 89.1 54.0 5.9
=p'l
"OS.
367610
82.9 45m4 30.5 3.3
383562
59.6 32.7 17.4
6041911 9.3
7.0 3.6 0.5
680,392
TOitkly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,646
Schedule for congregation studies in the book Survival Into a New
Earth:
August 4:
~~~~~t 11:
August 18:
August 25:
Chapter
chapter
Chapter
Chapter
16
17
18
19
mlt i wp & Glodfy Pod
AVOID MANNERISMS
Sometimes certain mannerisms
can affect the householderls viewof
our sincerity and conviction. Needlessly looking a t our literature or
allowing our gaze to wander while
speaking to a householder could
give the impression that we are
not sincere. We should look a t our
householder while speaking, indicating that we believe what we are
saying.
Some who are shy may find it
difflcult to maintain visual contact
with the householder. I s this your
problem? If so, what can be done
about it? Sometimes this problem is
a result of thinking too much about
Specific counsel is offered on how
to avoid being ensnared by demorelements
~ ~ ~ "alizing
, and
~On the&inneedthis
~to wicked
~
impale
sons for wanting to glorify GO^.
desires'
Unlike People of the world who are
On Sunday helpful suggestions
quick to praise men f o r their
reading are Ofaccomplishments while remaln- On personal
receive practical
ing blind t~ Jehovah's wonderful fered. You
On
Glory,
works, our objective in life is to "do
Our Own." Newly interested
all things for Godrs glory." (1Cor.
10:31) T h ~ scircuit assembly pro- ones especially will benefit from
hearing the public talk identifying
gram will help us to do that.
Besides featuring encourage- Scripturally the only source of
ment for pioneers and for those global peace. All those attending
who may be able to take up the this circuit assembly program
pioneer ministry, the Saturday pro- should come away refreshed spirgram highlights the need to keep itually and strengthened in faith.
strict watch on how we walk if we Be sure to attend and invite others
are to glorify God. (Eph. 5:15, 16) to be there with you.
:g$t:,"tf'
1"
4
Demonstrating Faith
by Being Content
SEPTEMBER 1985
Vol 28,No. 9
SEPTEMBER 2-8
SEPTEMBER 9-15
1. In house-to-house work?
2. On return visits?
3. On Bible studies?
SEPTEMBER 16-22
, Scheduling time
for field service
SEPTEMBER 23-29
productive
portant?
2. How should it be done?
3. When can it be done?
Future.
counsel brings security.
promised.
l Being content in a world that
is filled with discontent requires
faith.
people are
satisfied with what they have. They
want more, no matter what the cost
may be. (Eccl. 5:10,12b; 1Tim:6:?)
Satan tries to cultivate materialistic inclinations in us, tempting us
with things 'desirable to the eyes.'
(1John 2:16) This is what he did in
the garden of Eden, and it worked.
SOhe uses similar schemes to trick
the unwary today.
To defend ourselves against Satan's trickery, we need to demonstrate our faith by being content
with what we have. Jesus taught his
disciples to pray to the Father for
"our bread for this day." (Matt.
6:11) Being satisfied with his provisions leaves us free from anxiety so
as to put Kingdom interests first. To
strive for material things would belie our claim in this regard. (Matt.
6:33) Jesus warned that we should
not store up "treasures upon the
earth." He urged us to keep our eye
simple, focused on just one thing,
the doing of God's will.-Matt. 6:
19, 22.
KEEP THE KINGDOM FIRST
After coming to a knowledge of
the truth, we had to make changes
in our lives. NOW we must be determined to keep putting Kingdom interestsfirst. We would not want to
be attached to material possessions
as was the rich young ruler. H~
asked Jesus, 'hat
good must I do
in order to get everlasting life?"
NO^ willing to make the
Jesus recommended, he went away
grieved. (Matt. 19:16-22; Luke 18:
18-23) However, we are happy to
make these changes. Now that we
are moving in the right direction,
the challenge is to keep the Kingdom first in our lives. Working to
provide suitable "sustenance and
covering" is right and necessary.
But Satan has a way of inducing a
person to become more and more
involved in his secular work, thus
causing Kingdom interests to slip
into the background. We can avoid
Satan's subtle snares by being content, not letting the love of money
lead us astray.-1 Tim. 6:7-10.
Like the apostle Paul, we gain
(Continued on page 2, cool. 1)
Marvelom New Haps for ow Minktry
l T h e announcement t h a t aphis purpose
peared in the June 1 Watchtower tence, his
humans and for this earth, as well
regarding this past summer9s
Word and its fullilltegrity K ~ ~convention
~ ~ sure~ ~as his
, prophetic
P
ly aroused the interest of many. I t merit. Thus, the creation book will
stated that the concluding presen- likely have a profound effect on the
tation on Saturday "will provide lives of sheeplike persons who have
you with something beautiful that had doubts about the existence, of
s
not only will be a treasure to you God. TOO,how tlmely ~ tpubhcat~on
but also should make a tremendous is now, when more and more people
impact on our activity in the field throughout the world are turning
ministry!' And on that afternoon we away from belief in a purposeful
were indeed surprised and delight- Creator! During December we will
ed a t receiving the marvelous new be featuring the new book in the
book Life-HOW Did It Get Here? field, and Our Kingdom Ministry
BY E v o l ~ t i o nor by &-eation? Some will have more to say about this
remarked: "It's a masterpiece." later.
Others commented on t h e fine
3 ~ J~~~
h ~1 watchtower also
teaching aids in its illustrations and noted that at the
''you
photographs, many in beautiful full will receive what will prove to be
long-lasting assistance to reason
done, as evidenced by the documen- with others from the Scriptures.''
And that is just what was provided
tation a t the end.
No doubt the new creation
book in the new book Reasoning From
will pave the way for many to come the Scriptures. Every major subject
someone might bring UP in the
to an accurate knowledge of ~ o that
d
and his creative works. id you field is covered. Did you note the
note that while the book thorough- helpful feature toward the end of
ly deals with the questions that many subjects under the heading,
arise about evolution, it has even "If .Someone Says-"? This gives
more to say about the Creator, Je- us the most common objections on
hovah God? It highlights his exis(Continued on page 4, col. 2 )
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Meetmgs to -HelpUs Make Uisciples
WEEK STARTING SEPTEMBER 1
life and share in it with others. (Jas. so forth. Have audience comment on
2:26)- (3) Let the strong bear "the wha! they hope to do during the 1986
Song 64
10 min: Local announcements. Dk- weaknesses of those not strong." semce year.
cuss with audience need for a good (Rom. 15:l: Gal. 6:10) (4) Encowafze Sonp:
- 136 andconcluding
--Drwer.
start in field activity by beinggout upbuilding .conversation, regular 3%- WEEK STARTINGSEPTEMBER 22
early in the month. Pioneers find it ble reading, and perseverance in
advantageous to build up their activi- prayer. Elder then explains that this Song 178
ty at the beginning of the year to takes much time and effort in our 5 min: Local announcements.
day-to-day routine. It may not be easy 15 mln: "Peaceable Peo le Are Trureach their required 1,000 hours.
1. 1985,
15.mln: "Demonstrating Faith by for some but is necessary. (Jude 3) 13' Needed!" based on
Being Content." Question-and-answer why must we strengthen one moth- Watchtower, pages 12-15. Elder demer's faith while keeping up our guard? onstrates how he would discuss need
discussion.
20min: "WhatWillYouDoinSchool Devil seeks to destroy our relation- for peaceableness with a new publishtrained according
This Year?" After discussing article ship with Jehovah by false teaching, er who has k ~ e n
with audience, have a brief, well- loose conduct, disregard for divine- the world's aggressivetactics and still
prepared demonstrationof parents rely c~nstitutedauthority, murmur- has a tendency to show favoritism
are impopomt.
viewing with teenager a situation ing and complaining, seifishness. How to people he
most likely to come up during school vital is it that we s t r e m e n one an- Stresses replacing human msdom
year. Call attention to experiencesre- other's faith? m e righteous one will with divine wisdom and the need to be
lated on pages 20 and 21 of the Sep live by reason of faith.''-Gal.
3:ll; a peaceable evange-r.
15 mln: Local needs.
tember 8 issue of Awake! Other simi- Rom. 1:16,17.
10 mln: SU est and demonstrate
lar experiences will be published in 15 min: m e w anddemonstrate
The Watchtower for October 1,1985. of current Topic for Conversation. several WeffPrePared 30- to 0to s h e in magazine second magazine presentations that
In line with suggestions on page 3 of Encourage
publishers can use in Saturday magJuly O ~ Kingdom
T
Ministry, encour- work this Saturday.
azine activity. Enthusiastically enage all to make good use of Septem- Song 100 and concluding prayer,
ber 22. 1985. issue of Awake! with WEEK STARTING SEPTEMBER 15 courage field activity.
song
170 and concluding prayer.
cover title "~chools-DO They Pass
Song 22
the Test?"
WEEK
STARTING SEPTEMBER 29
10 ,,,in: balannouncernents, ~h~
cratic News, and Announcements Song 54
WEEK STARTING SEPTEMBER 8
M i n i s-t ~that a p 10 min: Local announcements. Enfrom Our Kitwdom
courage all to support field service on
Song 164
the Gmd News the first Sunday of the month.
10 min: Local announcements and :t%?%msentin
-By Using pubfished Sugges- 15 min- UMarvelousNew Helps for
accounts report.
20 mln: How Can We Strengthen tions." Question-and-answer discus- Our &&istry." Question-and-answer
One Another's Faith? Talk and audi- sion. Show by experiences how local coverage of article.
ence discussion. Elder handling this congregation has benefited from a p 10 min: W@kWorthily .
With
part should first draw comments from plying suggestionsfound in Our King- Long-Suffemg." Talk and audlence
audience on practical ways to apply dom Ministq.
discussion based on article from the
the following points so as to build up 20 min: Conpegation service re ort August 1,1985, Watchtower.
our own faith and strengthen this for 1985 servlce year. To be han8led 10 min: October Subscription Offer.
quality in others. (1)Draw close to by service overseer. Highlight what Highlight talking points from OctoJehovah, Jesus Christ, and to one an- has been accomplished by the local ber 1and 8 magazinesthat can be used
other within the congregation. (Heb. publishers. Some totals and averages in field service and suggest appmpri11:6) (2) Make the Christian ministry can be given regarding Bible studies, ate presentations.
one of the most important things in return visits, auxiliary pioneers, and Song 20 and concluding prayer.
AY
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Danonstratingkith'
(Cont'd)
many blessings by building our lives
momd the Christian ministry. He
worked hard and he encouraged fellow Christians to do the same.
(1Thess. 2:g; 2 Thess. 3:7-12) His
thoughts were constantly on how he
could advance Kingdom preaching,
and yet he showed a tender concern
for the spiritual welfare of all in the
congregations. (1 Thess. 2:7,8) We
should also concern ourselves with
the spreading of the good news and
with the needs of others. Contentment comes from knowing that we
are doing what Jehovah wants us
to do.
DOING WHAT WE CAN DO
we w i l l offer the Peace and Security
Some of us can devote more time book or any other 192-pagebook for
to the field ministry than others. $1.00. TObe most effective in placBut we cannot judge others by our ing literature, it is good to be well
situation. Individual circumstances acquairited with the publication we
vary. Age, health, and family re- are offering. Be enthusiastic about
sponsibilities are all factors to be the message it contains, knowing
considered. SO we should not be that it can be the means of helping
critical of others but continue to be honest-hearted ones develop intermoved by faith to work for person- est in God's Kingdom.
al improvement, serving God to the
Our strong faith in Jehovah's
full extent that our own circum- promises moves us to share Zealousstances permit. Such an attitude ly in proclaiming the good news. Let
will not cause discontent or be dis- us continue to move ahead, content
couraging to others.
and confident that Jehovah will
Jehovah has given us much t6 do bless us with success as we loyally
in the Kingdom work. In September do his will.
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What Will You Do in School This Year?
Literature offer for September: Peace
and Security; if not in stock, any other
September is back-to-school gressing just as the youthful Jesus
192-page book for $1.00 contribution..Oc- time. For many young Witnesses did. (Luke 2:52) Learn to read well.
this
teachers, new sub- ~ p p l yourself
y
to your school studfT"h~@~,"~~,"~,"~"%, f b o o r t ~ ~ ~ ~jects,
~ ~ means
, and
" [ new
~new challenges.
As
ies. View your family and congrega-
tion of $4.00 fo;each
subscription. November: New World Translation
of the Holy Scriptures with any older
192-page book of which the congregation
has a good supply for a contribution of
s4.50. December:)Life-How
Did It Get
Here? By Evolution or by Creation? for a
contribution of $2.50.
The presiding overseer or someone assigned by him should audit the congregation's accounts on September 1or as soon
a s possible thereafter.
The recent circuit overseer's public
talk, "Prayers That Are Heard by God,"
willbecome No. 86 in the regular series of
public talks. Congregations will be sent
copies of the outline and it may be assigned
to local speakers after September 1,1985.
The
begin moving its Shipping Department to new facilities on October 1985. Therefore, delays in shipment
of literature orders canbe expectedduring
the month of October.
We ifre pleased to announce that a new
Oost =Ist has been prepared.
are being sent to each congregation The
should keep one
The
three should be given t~ the brothers caring for the literature, magazines, and accounts.
In
the languages listed On
other
YOU
are being taught ln school, YOU also
have the opportunity to teach 0thers. You can share the good news
of the Kingdom with your teachers
and your
Your
witnessing at school can do much to
bring praise to Jehovah's name and
will bring great satisfactio
-1986
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
Item
Pio. Public
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Parents, encourage and help
your children to witness informally
while they are in school. Show them
that standing up for the truth and
bearing witness to it often safeguards and protects them from getting involved in wrong conduct
while at school. It also builds respect among non-Witness students.
5 In school, situations often arise
in which there is much peer pressure to participate in class projects
or day trips at times other than during regular school hours. Pressure
from teachers and athletic coaches
to participate in extracurricular activities may be greater than your
child can withstand alone. Fine information has been published on
pages 22-5 of the School brochure
to reinforce correct thinking on
these matters. Why not make such
subjects the basis for your weekly
family study for a while? The section found on pages 8-11 briefly but
clearly outlines moral principles a
young Witness should follow in order to please Jehovah. If additional
in-depth study is desired, more information can be found in the Youth
book. Taking the necessary time to
consider these matters with your
children will produce beneficial re-
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WHAT JEHOVAH EXPECTS
'Jehovah God wants youths to be
involved
true worship. (Ps. 148:
12, 13) He purposed a place for
young ones in his service. (Ps.
110:3; Matt. 19:13, 14) By involv~ Y
ing yourself Z ~ ~ ~ O UinS witnessing
to fellow students and by maintaining upright and honest conduct
while in school, you will be sharing in the sanctification of Jehovah's name. (Prov. 2 7 : l l ) Your sincere example of faith may incite
others also to glorify Jehovah God.
-Matt. 21:15,16; Phil. 2:20.
Keep in mind that skill comes
with training and practice. Just
learning to play a musical instrument does not mean that a person
plays well. Similarly, youths must
first share fully in basic Christian
activities before they can become
effectivein the ministry. Go on pro-
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tional studies seriously. By doing
this, you can be viewed favorably,
as was the young man Timothy.
- ~ c t s 16:1,2.
:llow~being~ accel;ted.
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~ printing
~ ~ will~ not~ ~ , " , f a T I ~ ~ t ~ ;
be handled in the United States but by
European branches. Due to the distance
and mail service, the magazines may not
arrive in time for use at the Watchtower
Study. However, these large-print editions
are being made available so that the visually impaired are able to receive spiritual
food in a form easy to read. The regular
Watchtower subscription slip (M-1) and
Distributors' Order form (M-202) should
be used. Please mark clearly in the upper right-hand corner, "LARGE PRINT."
some may be interested in
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Study. This would involve extra cost to the
subscriber for the airmail postage.
who might be interested in this special
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• New Publications Available:
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-English, French, Portuguese,
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-English, French, Greek,
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By Using
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1 To become proficient at a trade
requires much time and effort.
Some trades require a
to refine his skills continually through
additional education or training.
Similarly, being effective servants
of our God Jehovah involves progressing in the truth and keeping
up to date in our ministry.
2 When Jesus sent out the 70, he
taught them what they should say
and how to conduct themselves.
(Luke 10:1-11) He reviewed with
them principles on Christian living
and matters pertaining to their
ministry. The apostle Paul also
stressed the need to keep ministerial skills sharpened, when he admonished Timothy: "Pay constant
attention to yourself and to your
teaching." (1Tim. 4:16) All of this
shows that proper training is needed to be successful in the Christian
ministry. TO meet this need, "the
fgthful and discreet slave': Provldes many ads, one of which 1s
Our Kingdom Ministry.
t Bolivia reports a peak of 4.207 publishers In April, a 16-percent Increase. They
did he benefit? Now he calls regu- also had a new peak of 7,190 Bible studies.
peaks Of 259287 publarly on some 60 people, supplying lishers
(a 15-percent increase) and 35,them with the current magazines. 134 studies.
Certainly this brother and those he t Britain reached a peak of 100,115 pubnow regularly calls on have been llshers in April, thus becoming the seventh land with more than 100,000
blessed by his applying the direc- Kingdom proclaimers. The congregation
tion found in
Kingdom Minis- publishers averaged 10 hours in sewlce
despite unseasonably cold weather.
try.
In the June 1981 issue, the *ti- + Dominican Republlc had a peak of
Cle "Have YOUWorked Your Ter- 8,789 publishers in April, an 11-percent
ritory T ~ ~ ~ made
~ ~a very
~ HIncrease.
~ ?Thisw
was their ninth consecutlve
peak. They had peaks also In regular plohelpful suggestion on working not- nee,,, auxiliary pioneers, hours, magsat-homes. It had to do with keeping zines, return visits, and studies. They had
a good record of not-at-homes and 15,641 studies, and congregation publlahersaveraged
each.
our
then calling back on them before
leaving the territory. One congre- ~ { ~ ~ ~ : ~ ~ ~ t ~ ,
gation following this suggestion 2~7totalpublishers.Also,78newcongrehas found that 50 percent of those gatlons were formed during the month.
not at home earlier were contacted t Luxembourg reports thelr eighth conwhen the publishers returned an secutive all-time peak In publishers with
in
This
an
hour or so later. Hence, they too
have experienced the happiness : l ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~121,72g
~ ~ ~
that comes from heeding f i e sug- total publishers in~ ~ ~ They
1 1 had
.
a new
gestions.
peak of auxiliary pioneers and reported a
6 When on vacation, a couple ap- new peak of 128,299 Blble studies.
plied the suggestion found in the t Spain passed the 80,000 mark in April
June 1984 issue under "Presenting the Good News-When on VaSri Lanka had
consecucation." Looking for occasions to tlve peak In April with 852 reporting, a
give an informal witness, they were 12-percent increase. The Memorial was
HELPFUL REMINDERS
by
the years this monthly able to place literature and to have
provision has given us many help- many fine
They
Schedule
for congregation studful reminders. In it we find recom- found that this made their vacation ies in the book Survival Into a New
mended presentations, the offer for more enjoyable. While visiting with Earth:
the month, instructions on how to friends and relatives, their expericonduct our house-to-house minis- ences provided a basis for upbuild- September 1: Chapter 20
September 8: Chapter 21
try, and other information on how ing conversation.
Jesus exhorted his apostles: "If September 15: Chapter 22
to improve our field service activity. But to benefit fully from such YOU h o w these things, happy you September 22: Chapter 23
direction, we need to apply the are if you do them." (John 13:17)
29: Chapter 24
things we learn. By doing so, we He knew that his disciples would
tap the wisdom and experience of be truly happy in their ministry if
REPORT
brothers who have a rich back- they put into practice the things he
AV.
AV.
AV.
AV.
ground as active preachers of the taught them. Yes, happiness in the
good news. Psalm 19:7 says: "The ministry results from taking adpubs. Hrs. Mags. R.V. BI.St.
reminder of Jehovah is trustwor- vantage of what Jehovah's organi- sp9l~ i o s . 291 125.2 87.5 51.8 5.8
thy, making the inexperienced one zation provides. Let us continue to P~OS. 35,782 77.5 43.6 28.6 3.3
wise." Hence, especially those who use the reminders and suggestions Aux.pios. 31,555 59.1 32.6 16.3 1.5
have just begun to publish the provided in Our Kingdom Ministry pubs.
590,955
9.7
7.2 3.6 0.5
good news can benefit from helpful so that we may be effective ser- TOTAL 658,583
Counsel given in each issue of Our v a t s of Jehovah.
Kingdom Ministry. Those active for
many years also show wisdom by Marvelous Helps
(Cont'd) been in the ministry for many years
taking full advantage of the fine that particular subject and how we or we are relatively new. In the
suggestions and direction given. So can tactfully deal with them.
months to come, more will be said
whether we are new or experienced 4 Did you notice, too, the very in Our Kingdom Ministry about the
ap- useful section near the front of the Use Of this new book.
in the ministry, a~preciativel~
plying helpful reminders brings book, "Introductions for Use in the
Truly, we are grateful to Jehorlch rewards.-Ps. 1199; compare Field Ministry"? It shows how ex- vah for the instructive conventions
Proverbs 1:5.
perienced Witnesses in many lands this past summer and for the excel* Consider the example of a begin conversations on basic sub- lent publications that will enhance
brother who took to heart the di- jects of interest to people in the our ministry. Surely, Jehovah is direction in the May 1983 issue under territory. Yes, Reasoning From the recting his faithful organization to
"Presenting the Good News-By Scriptures should be a practical 'give us our food at the proper time'!
Developing Magazine Routes." How help to all of us, whether we have -Matt. 24:45.
ty
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With unique Magazines
OCTOBER 1985
Vol. 28,No. 10
I
Ywtings for M d Sorvico
September 30-October 6
October Subscription Offer
1. Which article will you highlight?
2. How will you tie in Topic for
Conversation?
October 7-13
From convention talk "Not
Ashamed of the Good News"
1. Shame could ,lead to what?
(Matt. 10:33)
2. Christian suffering indicates
what? (Phil. 1:27-29)
3. Why be bold witnesses? (Rev.
14:6,7)
October 14-20
From convention talk
"Reasoning From the
Scriptures"
1. Why avoid speaking from our
own originality?(Jer. 23:28)
2. What exam~ledid Jesus set
when speaking? (John 7:
16,18)
October
2 1-27
From convention talk ?HowYou
Ought to Be Giving an Answer
to. Each Onen
1. How can Colossians 4:6 help
us be more effective?
2. Demonstrate application of
1 Corinthians 9:22. 23 in local
territory.
October 28-November 3
From convention talk
"Regaining Power,
Not Tiring Outn
What does Jehovah promise us1
when we tire? (Isa. 40:28-31)
2. ~0~ is endurance cultivated?
(2 Pet. 15-7)
3. What are some warning SYmPtoms of tiring? (Luke 21 :34)
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l The watch to we^ and Awake!
by what it does for its
-what unique and powerful mag- measured
azines Jehovah has placed in our readers. There are over 140 worldly
hands! The outstanding October is- magazines printed in English that
sues are of particular importance be- range in circulation from 300,000
cause of the timeliness of special ar- to over 17 million each issue.
ticles dealiig with the subject of Among these are magazines that
world peace and security. They are of are saturated with pornography
added interest to us since we will be and obscenities. Some glorify the
using these magazines extensively in latest styles in clothing &d groomfield service during the October sub- ing. Others exalt sports figures or
scription campaign.
TV and movie personalities. Some
Z The exciting cover titles and the contain information of limited or
fact that the October issues of questionablevalue. Many represent
Awake? are in full color will lend a direct attack on your spirituality.
~ ~ e d i a eye
t e appeal and should
stimulate our enthusiastic presenta- -Eccl. 12~12;1Tim.6~20,21.
Jehovah has provided a
tion of these magazines. The two storehouse
of valuable information
cover titles are UPeace
and Security-From
This source?^^ in The Wdtchtowm and Awake!, a
and "Peace and Se-ity-Through
supply of spiritual t r ~ t h sreadily
God's Kingdom." The October 8 available to equiplthose who have
Awake! cover title is "Peace-Does been 'enrolled as soldiers' of Christ
ManHave the Answer?" and for Oc- Jesus. (2 Tim. 2:4) Our unique
tober 22, "The UN-God's Way to warfare "against the wicked spirit
Peace?"Timelyarticles on other sub- forces in the heavenly places" rejects are also included in each maga- quires weapons of a unique kind.
zine.
-Eph. 6:12.
5 None of the worldly magazines
APPRECIATING THEIR VALUE
(Continued on W e 7, col. 8)
3 The value of a magazine can be
Advance Kingdom Intmsts
With a Self-Sacrificing Spirit
1 We live in a world in which the
in Rome to 'present their
spirit of self-sacrifice has all but brothers
as a living sacrifice to God.'
disappeared. Many today give little bodies
thought to helping others. A self- -Rom. 12:l.
indulgent, me-first attitude seems
WAYS SACRIFICES CAN BE MADE
to prevail. Describing our day, Paul 4 Today, God's servants are no
said: "People will be selfish, greedy less self-sacrificing. Many of our
. ungrateful." (2 Tim. 3:2, TEV) brothers and sisters have left
Christians must resist the world's homes and possessions in order to
ungodly spirit if they are to retain work in the full-time service. Still
God's favor. Why is this, and in what others, even though not in the fullways can we be self-sacrificing for time work, have given generously of
the advancement of Kingdom inter- their time, money, and energy to
ests?
help build appropriate places of
worship. Yes, voZunteer help by dedWHY BE SELF-SACRIFICING
,Jehovah is the Originator of all icated men, women, and children
good things. (Jas. 1:17) Whateyer has made it necessary to hire lawe possess belongs to him.Afeellng bor or even skilled help only rareof indebtedness to God should com- ly when building Kingdom Halls or
pel us to sacrifice our time, talents, Assembly Halls. They view such
possessions, our very lives, for his volunteer work as a contribution toservice. (Compare 1 Corinthians ward the advancement of Kingdom
4:7.) In every respect, we owe him interests, much the same as they
view their field service. They appresuch devotion.-Rev. 4:ll.
3 Jesus Christ is the perfect exam- ciate the invaluable spiritual blessple of one who was self-sacrificing. ings they and others will receive
His setting aside personal interests from the use of such facilities and
to do the will of God revealed an so apply the principle of Jesus when
intense desire to please his Father. he said: 'You received free, give
He was fully absorbed in pursuing free."-Matt. 10:8.
Kingdom interests. (John 5:30) The 5 What about us? Do we have the
apostle Paul also saw the value spirit of self-sacrmce? Are we servof self-sacrifice, and he urged the
(Continued on page 8, coZ, t3J , ,,.
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'heetings to -HelpUs Make Disciples
WL-.. STARTING OCTOBER 6 .
Song 8
15 min: LOC. -0uncements.
Mention offer for October. Interview several who have subscribed for The
watchtower and ~
~ for many
~
years. ~~tthem relate what they appreciateabout the magazines how
they have been helped spiri(ually,
helped to
decisions in their
lives, and so forth. E~~~~~~~~support for magazine work on
as maintaining our daily routine of them see how to make an additic
eating, -sleeping, and so forth, puts comment after basic answer has been
great demands on our time. Addition- given by someone else. Can apply a
ally, we have a full program Of ~piri-Scripture, mention some supporting
tual activity that demands priority. point, illustration, or example. Fa(Matt.
k
6:
~ 33) Nonessential
!
things ther then questions themon how they
must be sacrificed in order to care for feel personally about material being
spiritual obligations. How do families studied. Do they agree with it, believe
make room for weekly Bible reading it, see its value, and so forth? Father
schedule, preparation for congrega- assigns a younger family member to
tion meetings, field service, and per- look up additional information on
sonal research into spiritual matters? some point in the lesson. Suggests use
Interview a family or two that do of Aid book, older mdazines, or other
~ ~ t ~ ~ y ' i @ with
~ ~ well.
~ Where
~ ~ ~
have~ they
~ made
t i O
sacrin Society publications to help broaden
Magazines;9 Talk. When cov- Aces in order to have time for these knowledge and make material their
ering material in paragraph 5,discuss more important things? Has TV view- own.
some current subjects treated in The ing been eliminated or curtailed? Song 203 and concluding prayer.
is their schedule Or set time for
Watchtower, showing how they tie in
WEEK STARTING OCTOBER 27
with
Purpose of The Watchtow- various theocratic activities? Conclude
with
encouragement
for
all
to
'
O
ng
l2'
erv as explained on the inside
*":
DisRefer to other articles in current is- make self-examination of how time is cuss Offer for November* the New
Can each one increase spiritusues that can help people make deci- spent.
being more self-sacrificing? World Translation of the Holy Scripsions in life. A local experience in ality by
l2and
PrayerCures along with Peace aqd Securfty
obtaining a subscription can be relator any other older 192-page book.
'WEEK STARTING OCTOBER 20
ed along with the experiencein paraHave demonstration to show how
graph 6. Encourage all to have Song 65
Topic for Conversation may be adaptpositive attitude about offering sub- 12 min: Local announcements. En- ed to this new offer. Encourage all to
scriptions during October.
courage all to share in magazine ac- support field service on Arst Sunday
10 mln: "Subscriptions-'Wisdom
tivity on fourth Saturday. Display of month, using Bible and book offer.
Calling Out'!" Elder, with two pub- current magazines to be used in ser- Let publishers know what older publishers, discusses insert from Our vice this week and comment on one or lications are available.
Kingdom Ministrg of April 1983. As two subjects that can be featured. 18 min: "Presenting the Good News
time permits, highlight suggestions Have pioneers or other well-qualified -With a Willing and Ready Spirit!,
for obtaining subscriptions. Draw ma- publishers demonstrate two 30- to 60- Questions and answers, Have several
terial from second subheading on second magazine presentations.
very brief demonstrations covering
page 5 to end of insert. Encourage 18 mln: "Manifesting Spiritual points in paragraphs 4 through 6 t c
support for field' service this week- Growth by Participating in Meet- show how informal conversations can
end.
ings." Watchtower Study conductor be started under various circum.
gives five-minute talk on first four stances. May include some experienc.
paragraphs of article. Invites two es on using new aid Reasoning From
WEEK
OCTOBER
book study conductors to stage to dis- the Scriptures.
Song 156
cuss the remaining information from 15 min: Local needs. (Or time ma3
10 min: Local announcements, se- article with him. Tailor comments to be used for a talk on "Accepting God's
lected Annpuncements from Our fit needs of congregation. Discussion Invitation to Walk With Him," based
Kangdom Yanastrg, and Theocratic should help those in audience to see on The Watchtower of September 1,
News.
need to make public declaration of 1985, page 4.) Also call attention to
2 0 min: " ~ d v a n c eKingdom Inter- their faith. We want to be "doers "Series df Public Talks on New Creests With a Self-sacrificing Spht." of the word, and not hearers only." ation Book!' Review titles and enThree-minute introduction by chair- -Jas. 1:22.
courage all to be present for entire
man covering material in first para- 15 min: Family Preparation for the series.
graph. Stress need to be different Watchtower Study. Demonstration. Song 193 and concludingprayer.
from present self-serving generation. A family on the stage prepares for
The more the present system deterio- next Sunday's Watchtower Study. Affor
studrates, the greater the need to sepa- ter one paragraph is read and dis- iesschedule
in the book ~ ~ , . , , (znto
, , ~ al N~~
rate from it. Calls for self-sacrifice. cussed, father shows them the advan- ~
~
~
~
h
:
Cover paragraphs 2 through 5 by au- tage of underlining only a few key
dience participation. Close with a words or phases instead of whole October 6: Reviewentirebook
three-minute motivating talk by sentences or large portion of para- &hedule for congregation studies
chairman, including points from graph. This helps to put mswer in in the book United in Worship of the
paragraph 6.
own words. Point is to get basic Only TrueGod:
15 mln: Inqrease Spirituality by Be- thought or answer from the few October 13: Pages 5 to 9, (4)
ing Self-Sacrificing. Chairman dis- words underlined, understand it, and October 20: Pages 9, (5)tol4,par. 5
cusses following points. Christians then express it in own words. Father October 27: Pages 14,par. 6 to 17, (4)
lead busy lives. Earning a living or asks them to give answer in own Numbers in parentheses refer to
getting necessary education, as well words. Commends. Next, father helps questions within the text.
THEOCRATIC MINISTRY SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR 1986
INSTRUCTIONS
During 1986 the following will be the arrangements when
conducting the Theocratic Ministry School.
TEXTBOOKS: The New World Translation of the Holy
Scriptures [bili18], Bible Topics for Discussion [td], The
Watchtower [w], and the books "All Scripture Is Inspired
of Cod and BenefZchl" [Es] and My Book of Bible Stories
[my] will be the basis for assignments.
The school will begin with song and prayer and remarks
of welcome, and then proceed as follows:
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1: 1 5 minutes. This should be handled by a n elder or by a qualified ministerial servant. It will
be based on the "Why Beneficialn section of "A11 Scripture
Is Inspired of God and Beneficial" on the Bible book being
considered. This assignment should be delivered as a tenminute instruction talk with a five-minute oral review following, using the printed questions for this section. The
objective should be not just to cover the material but to
focus attention on the practical value of the information
being discussed, highlighting what will be most helpful to
the congregation. All are encouraged t o make careful advance preparation so as t o benefit fully from this material.
The brothers assigned this talk should be careful to keep
within the time limit. Private counsel should be given as
necessary.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM BIBLE READING: 6 minutes.
This should be handled by the school overseer or another
qualilled elder or ministerial servant assigned by him. This
should not be just a summary of the assigned reading. After
giving a brief overall view of the assigned chapters, help
the audience to appreciate why and how the information is
of value to us. Check current Watchtower issues for further highlight material. The students will then be dismissed t o their various classrooms by the school overseer.
TALK NO. 2: 5 minutes. This is a Bible reading of the
assigned material t o be given by a brother. This will apply
in t h e main school as well as in the auxiliary groups. The
reading assignments are usually short enough t o permit
the student to present brief explanatory information in the
opening and concluding remarks, and even a t intermediate
points. Historical background, prophetic or doctrinal signifkance and application of principles may be included. All
the assigned verses should actually be read.
TALK NO. 3: 5 minutes. This talk will be assigned t o
sisters or to younger ones. When delivering the talk, the
student may be either seated or standing. One assistant w i l l
be scheduled by the school overseer, but additional assistants may be used. Settings could include situations arising
a t home, in the field ministry, in the congregation or elsewhere. The one giving the talk may either initiate the
conversation t o establish the setting or have her assist a n t ( ~ do
) so. Not the setting but the material should be
given prime consideration. The student should select an
appropriate theme.
TALK NO. 4: 5 minutes. Assigned to a brother or a sister.
When assigned to a brother, this should be a talk to the
entire audience. It will usually be best for the brother to
prepare his talk with the Kingdom Hall audience in mind,
so that it will be truly informative and beneficial to those
who actually hear it. However, if the material lends itself
better to another practical and suitable audience-type setting, the brother may choose t o develop his talk accordingly. The student should use the theme shown. Numbers in
parentheses refer to Bible Topics for Dfscussion found in
the bi18 Bible, 1984 edition.
When assigned to a sister, the material should be presented as outlined for Talk No. 3, except she should use the
theme shown.
S-38 10/85
COUNSEL AND REMARKS: After each student talk,
the school overseer will give specific counsel, not necessarily following the program of progressive counsel outlined on
the Speech Counsel slip. Rather, he should concentrate on
those areas where the student needs to improve. If the
student speaker merits solely a "Gn and there is no other
speech quality marked "I" or "W," then the counselor
should circle the box, where the "G," "I" or "UP' would
normally appear, of the speech quality that the student
should work on next. He will advise the student of this that
evening as well as show this speech quality on the student's
next Theocratic Ministry School Assignment slip (S-89).
Those giving talks should sit toward the front of the hall.
This will save time and enable the school overseer t o give
his counsel directly to each student. As time allows after
giving necessary oral counsel, comments may be given by
the counselor on informative and practical points not covered by the students. The school overseer should be careful
to use no more than a total of two minutes for counsel and
remarks after each student talk.
PREPARING TALKS: Students assigned the *st, second, and third talks should choose a theme that will allow
for the best coverage of the material. Students assigned the
fourth talk should use the theme shown. Students will want
to read over the School Guidebook material dealing with
the speech quality being worked on next, prior t o giving the
talk.
TIMING: No talk should go overtime. Neither should the
counsel and remarks of t h e counselor. Talks Nos. 2
through 4 should tactfully be stopped when the time is up.
The one assigned to give the "stop signal" should do so
immediately. When brothers handling Assignment No. 1go
overtime, they should be given private counsel. All should
watch their timing carefully. Total program: 45 minutes,
excluding song and prayer.
WRITTEN REVIEW: Periodically a written review will
be given. I n preparation, review the assigned material and
complete the scheduled Bible reading. The school overseer
will already have made sure that he covers main points that
should be highlighted and that were overlooked by the
speakers. Only the Bible may be used during this 25-minute
review. The balance of the time will be devoted to a discussion of the questions and answers. Each student will check
his own paper. The school overseer will read off all answers
and concentrate on the more difEcult questions, helping all
to understand the answers clearly. If, for some reason,
local circumstances make it necessary, the written review
may be used a week later than what is shown on the
schedule.
LARGE AND SMALL CONGREGATIONS: Congregations with a school enrollment of 50 or more students may
wish to arrange for additional groups of students t o deliver
the scheduled talks before other counselors. Of course,
nondedicated persons who are leading lives that conform to
Christian principles may also enroll in the school and receive assignments.
ABSENTEES: All in the congregation can show appreciation for this school by endeavoring t o be present a t every
weekly session, by preparing their assignments well and by
participating in question sessions. I t is hoped that all students will view their a,ssignments conscientiously. If a
student is not present when scheduled, a volunteer may
take the assignment, making whatever application he feels
qualified to make on such short notice. Or, the school
overseer may cover the material with appropriate audience
participation.
3
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, OCTOBER 1985
1
SCHEDULE
Mar. 2 Bible reading: Nehemian i to 3.
m. 5 Bible reading: 2 Chronlc~es26 to 28
song No. 79
No. l: Genesis
No. 2: 2 Chronicles 26:ll-23
No. 3: my Story 1
No. 4: td LA (lA)"Should Christians Worship Their
Ancestors?"
Song No. 118
Jan. 12 Bible reading: 2 Chronicles 29 and 30
Song No. 215
No. 1: Judges
yo. 2: Nehemiah 6:l-13
No. 3: my Story9
No. 4: td 1I.A (10A) "Why Has Death Come to A l l Mankind?"
No. l:
No. 2:
No. 3:
No. 4:
Nehemiah
Nehemiah 3:1-13
my Story 8
td 10A (9A) "What Significance Was There to Jesus'
Being Hanged on a Stake?"
Mar. 9 Bible reading: Nehemiah 4 to 6
Song No. 33
No. 1: Exodus
NO. 2: 2 Chr0niCleS 30: 1-12
No.% my Story2
No. 4: td 2C (2B) "Is It Right for God to Destroy the Wicked?"
Mar. 16 Bible reading: Nehemiah 7 and 8
Song No. 120
No.* Ruth
No. t: Nehemiah 8:l-12
No. 3: my Story 10
No. 4: td 14B (11B) "Who Is the Real Ruler of the World?"
Jan. 19 Bible resding: 2 Chronicles 31 to 33
Song No. 7
No. l: Leviticus
No. 2: 2 Chronicles 32:lO-22
No.% my Story3
No. 4: td 4C (4B)"Is the Bible Practical foi Modern-Day
Living?"
Mar. 23 Bible reading: Nehemiah 9 to 11
Song No. 4
No. 1
: 1 Samuel
No. 2: Nehemiah 9:4,26-33,36-38
No. 3: my Story 11
No. 4: td 17A (12A) "What Better Conditions Has God
Purposed for Good People?"
Jan. 26 Bible reading: 2 Chronicles 34 to 36
Song No. 180
N0.l: Numbers
No. 2: 2 Chronicles 34:22-33
No. S: my Story 4
No. 4: td 4F (4C) "Can the Bible Help People of All Nations
and Races?"
Mar. SO Bible reading: Nehemiah l2 and 13
Song No. 36
No. l: 2 Samuel
No. 2: Nehemiah l3:15-18,23-31
No. 3: my Story 12
No. 4: td 19A (13A) "Who Are the False Prophets of Our
Tie?"
Feb. 2 Biblereading: Ezra 1 to 3
Song No. 93
No. 1: Ezra
No. 2: Ezra 3:l-13
No. 3: my Story 5
No. 4: td 5A (5A) "Why I s It Better Not to Take Blood
Transfusions?"
Apr. 6 Bible reading: Esther 1 to 5
Song No. 64
No. l: Esther
No. 2: Esther 4%-17
No.% my Story13
No. 4: td 22A (14A) "Why Is Spiritual Healing Good for a
Christian?"
Feb. 9 Bible reading: Ezra 4 to 7
Song No. 41
No. l: Deuteronomy
NO.2: E m 6:l-13
No. 3: my Story6
No. 4: td 6A (6A) 'What Facts Prove 1914 C.E. to Be a Marked
Year?"
Apr. 13 Bible reading: Esther 6 to 10
song NO. 220
No. l: 1 Kings
No. 2: Esther 6:1-13
No. 3: my Story 14
No. 4: td 22B (14B)''What Physical Benefits Will God's
Kingdom Bring?"
Feb. 16 Bible reading: Ezra 8 to 10
Song No. 131
No. l: Joshua
No. 2: Ezra 9:l-9,15
. No. 3: myStory7
No. 4: td 7A (7A) "What Meaning Does the Bible Give to the
Word 'Church'?"
Apr. 20 Bible reading: Job 1 to 3
Song No. 102
No. l: Job
NO.2: Job 2:l-13
NO.3: my story 15
No. 4: td 24B (16A) 'What Is the Bible Well'?"
Feb. 23 Written Review. Comple* 2 chronicles 26
to Ezra 10
Apr. 27 Written Review. Complete Nehemiah 1 to
Job 3
Song No. 42
Song No. 223
4
M a y 4 Bible reading: Job 4 to 6
Song No. 174
No. l: 2 Kings
NO.2: Job 6:l-11,29,30
No.% my Story16
No. 4: t d 24C (16B) "Of What Is the Bible Term 'Fire'
Symbolic?"
July 6 Bible reading: Jab 27 *o 39
Song No. 140
No. l: Lamentations
No. 2: Job 29:2-18
No. 3: my Story 24
No. 4: td 31D (22B) "Why Is Belief in Jesus Christ Essential to
Salvation?"
Song No. 1q4
No. 1: 1Chronicles
NO.2: Job 9: 1-15
No.% my Story17
No. 4: td 25B (17A) 'What Is the Christian View of Holidays?"
July 13 Bible reading: Job SO and 31
Song No. 113
No. l: 2 Chronicles
NO.2: Job 12:l-16
No.3: my Story18
No. 4: t d 26A ( l a ) 'Why I s It Improper to Use Images in
True Worship?"
Song No. 59
No. l: Proverbs
NO.2: Job 13~1-13
No. 3: my Story19
No. 4: t d 29A (20A) 'What Does the Bible Say About God's
Name?"
June 1 Bible reading: Job 16 to 18
Song No. 25
No. l: Ecclesiastes
No. 2: Job l6:l-ll,22
No. 3: my Story 20
No. 4: M 29C (20B) "How Do We Know God Exists When He
Cannot Be Seen?"
aune 8 Bible reading: Job 19 and 20
Song No. 11
No. l: Song of Solomon
NO.2: Job 19:14-29
No. 3: my Story 21
No. 4: t d 29D (20C) 'What Attributes Does God Possess?"
Song No. 112
No. l: Ezekiel
No. 2: Job 31:23-37
No. 3: my Story25
No. 4: td 33B (23A) UWhat B e n a t s Will Come ~ h r o u g h ' k f
Kingdom?"
July 20 Bible reading: Job 32 and 33
Song No. 53
No. l: Daniel
No. 2: Job 33:l-6,23-33
No. 3: my Story 26
NO.4: ta 3x ( 2 3 ~wpat
)
will ~hrist
I j j & h k is ~ n m , :
Are StiU Actwe?"
July 27 Bible reading: Job 34 to 36 , '
7
June 22 Bible reading: Job 23 to 26
Song No. 70
No. 1: Jeremiah
No. 2: Job 24:1,2,1425
No.% my Story23
No. 4: td 31B (2%) 'What Is Jesus' Position in Relationship to
Jehovah?"
June 29 Written -view.
Song No. 20
Complete Job 4 to 26
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Song No. 60
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No. l: Amos
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NO. 2: Job 40~1-14
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No. 3: my Story 29
,
No. 4: td 36D (25B) 'Who Only Have Been Selected for'
Heavenly Life?"
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June 15 Bible reading: Job 21 and 22
Song No. 204
No. l: Isaiah
NO.2: Job 21:19-34
No. 3: g y Story 22
NO.4: td 30A (21A) "Upon What Is the Name 'Jehovah's
Witnesses' Based?"
,
I
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Song No. 187
No. 1: Hosea
No. 2: Job 34:l-15
No. 3: my Story 27
NO.4: td 34B (243)~ ~IS ~t
h urgent
y
hat we T*
Certain Signs?"
Aug. 3 Bible reading: Job 87 and 38
Song No. 109
No. 1: Joel
No. 2: Job 375-14,23,24
No. 3: my Story 28
No. 4: td 36B ( F A ) 'What Does the Bible Ass&
Manlmd Will Receive?"
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Aug. 17 Bible reading: Job 41 and 42
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Song No. 195
No. l: Obadiah
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No. 2: Job 42:l-10,12-17
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No. 3: my Story 30
No. 4: td 36E (25C) 'What Promise Awaits the Unlimited
Number of 'Other Sheep'?"
.iZ
Aug. 24 Bible reading: Psalms 1 to 6
Song NO. 168
No. l: Psalms
No. 2: Psalm 2:l-12
No. 3: my Story 31
No. 4: td 38B (26A) 'What Standards Does the Bible Set fop
Christian Marriages?"
u^
c
-
Bug. 31 Written Kevlew. Complete Job 27 to
Nov. 2 {Bible &ading: Psalms 37 to 39
Song No. 36
N0.l: Malachi,
No.2: Psalm37?C2338
No. 3: my Story 39
No. 4: td 50A (37A) "Why Is the 'Sabbath Day' Law Not
Psslm6
Song No. 37
Sept. 7 Bible reading: Psalms 7 to 10
Song No. 117
No. l: Jonah
NO.Z: Psalm 8:l-9; 9:1-5
No. 3: my Story 32
No. 4: td 38C (26B) "What Headship Arrangement Do All
Families Fall Under?"
J
Binding Upon Christians?"
Nov. 9 =ble reading: Psalms 40 to 44
Song No. 62
N0.l: Matthew
No. 2: Psalm 41:l-13
No. 3: my Story 40
No. 4: td 50B (378) 'Who Only Were Required to Observe the
Sept. 14 Bible reading: P s a l m s 11 to 17
Song No. 217
No. 1: Micah
NO.2: Psalm 14:l-7; 15:l-5
No. 3: my Story 33
No. 4: td 42D (30C) %at Must a Husband Never Allow His
Sabbath?"
Nw. 16 Bible reading: Psalms 45 to 49'
Song No. 129
No. l: Mark
No. 2: Psalm 45:l-7,lO-17
No. 3: my Story 41
No. 4: td 50D (37C) 'What Does the Bible Say Ahout God's
Sabbath?"
Wife to Do?"
Song No. 98
No. l: Nahum
No. S: my Story 34
No. 4: td 47C (34B) "How Should We View False Doctrine?"
Nov. 23 Bible reading: Psalms SO to 52
Song No. 156
No. l: Luke
No. 3: my Story 42
No. 4: td 51B (38A)What Arrangement for Salvation Has
Jehovah Made?"
Song No. 175
No. l: Habakkuk
No. 2: Psalrn 23:l-6; 24:l-10
No. 3: my Story 35
No. 4: td 48A ( 3 5 4 "What Hope Is There for the Dead?"
Nov. 30 Bible wading: Psalms 53 to 67
Song No. 103
No. l: John
No. 2: Psalm 55:1,2,12-23
No. 3: my Story43
No. 4: td 51D (38B) "Why Is the Belief Ymce Saved, Always
Saved' Not Scriptural?"
Oct. 5 Bible reading: Psalms 25 to 29
Song No. 160
No. 1: Zephaniah
I
No. 3: my Story 36
No. 4: td 48B (35B) "What Two Types of Resurrection Are
There?"
Dec. 7 Bible reading: P s a l m s 68 to 62
Song No. 2
No. l: Acts
No. 2: F'salm 62:l-12
No. 3: my Story 44
No. 4: td 51E (38C)"What Scriptures Refute the Teaching of
Song No. 19
No. l: Haggai
No. 3: my Story 37
td 49A (36A) 'What Prpof Is There hat &
. &sit'
Return Will Be Inwsible?"
Universal Salvation'?"
Dec. 14 Bible reading: Psalms 63 to 67
Song No. 155
N0.l: Romans
No. 3: my Story 45
No. 4: td 53A (39A) 'What Is the Bible Definition of 'Sin'?"
Song No. 169
No. 1: Zechariah
No. 3: my Story 38
No. 4: td 49B (36B) "How Is I t Possible to Know When Christ
Dec. 21 Bible reading: Psalms 68 and 69
Song No. 199
No. l: 1 Corinthians
No. 2: Psalm 68:l-11,3235
No. 3: my Story 46
No. 4: td 53B (39B) 'Why Do All Humans Suffer From Adam's
Has Returned?"
Sin?"
Oct. 26 Written Review. Complete Psalms 7 to 36
Song No. 49
Dec. 28 Written Review. Complete Psalms 37 to 69
Song No. 82
5
Announcements
Literature offer for October: One-year
subscription for either Awake!
The
Watchtower or both, for contribution of
$4.00 each. Six-month subscriptions to
semimonthly magazines or yearly subscriptions to monthly magazines are $2.00.
(There is no six-month subscription to
magaz1nes.) No"ember: The
New World Translation with Peace and
Security or any other older 192-pagebook,
for contribution of $4.50. The brochure
Enjoy Life on Earth Forever! may be offered for contribution of 30B,,especially to
those with reading difacultles or where
there a r e children. December: Life
-How Did I t Get Here?By Evolution or by
Creation? for contribution of $2.50.
With this issue of Our Kingdom Ministry, we are including the Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1986. This will
enable school overseers to become familiar with theinstructions andmake assignments well in advance.
Anew tract, Kingdom News No. 33, will
be used in December during the campaign
with the Creation book. Congregations
may order this item in lots of 1,000 at a cost
of $12.00 for 1,000 tracts. Publishers may
obtain these at the congregation literature
counter at 12 tracts for 156, 20 for 25$, or
100 for $1.20.
During their visits to congregations,
circuit overseers will review points from
the new Reasoning book at meetings for
servlce.
~ c r i p t u r e s - ~ a r g eprint (set of four
volumes; congregation and public:
$40.00; pioneers: $24.00) (individual volumes; congregation and public: $10.00; pioneers: $6.00)
-English
Volume (
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~
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Volume #2 (First ~ i n g s - s o n gof solomon)
Volume #3 (Isaiah-Malachi)
Volume #4 (Matthew-Revelation)
Congregations may now begin placing orders for the above items. These
will appear as back ordered on congregation invoices until they are
shipped in the near future.
scriptures, regular edition (bi12)
-~anlsh
Scriptures-With References (Rbi8)
Manifesting Spiritual Growth
by Participating in Meetings
' Spiritual growth to maturity is
REPORT
JULY
Av.
pubs. Hrs.
Av.
Av.
Av.
M ~ R.V.
~ Bi.St.
~ .
263 I2O.l 82.8 50.9 5.8
Sp'l
Pies.
361535
74.1 41.2 27.7 3.2
Aux.PioS. 30,080 60.4 31.7 16.1 1.4
Pubs.
628,353
9.9
7.2 3.6 0.4
TOTAL
695,231
4 ° F
'6'mfu
corn-
Rememyer,
a desirable goal for all servants of ,,tS.
uthere is more
Jehovah. Paul wrote: "Speaking the v
n
g than there n n
truth, let us by love grow up in all receivmg.,, (Acts 20:35) Know
things
him
is the head,
enjoy and benefit
m our p
Christ:" ( E P ~ .4 : 1 5 ) How, then, others
cornmen s-some
$
,
is spiritual growth attained? Paul
by letting the
mentions two things, namely, condu - r l
uspeaking the truth" and ''by love." p d ~ h I s on
) which they are
is needed?
What
prepared to comment.
2 I t is evident that more than a
,The initial
in answer
heartfelt belief or faith is required, to a question s h o u l d ~ b r i e f @
since Paul also wrote that "with t h e e n t . Such
are much
the mouth one makes
decla- easier to make and easier for others
ration for
(Ram'
to ;<d=d.
Try co
nting in
Are you giving evidence of spiritual your
mmdS,
growth by making a public declara- reading from the publication. This
tion at the meetings? Can you imitself will increase your underprove your participation? H~~~you in
standing of God's Word and
that you benefit
will contribute to your spiritual
from the meetings when you partic- growth.
lpate?
hzvTTe$
hzped
a
inste
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ADVANCE PREPARATION
CONDUCTORSCANHELP
necessary.
4
your study and meditation, b l f @d>ask leading auestians
note cited scriptures that may be when. it is n e G s s a r ~to bring out
points'
~readi or summarized
~
~ and
~ applied
~
~ to ~
d
~we ~ seek
~ to~laud
~Jehovah
l
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the material. Consider how some
points apply to our personal lives or in
the
Christian
congregation
today
by regular participation, thus manto our ministry.
ifesting our spiritual growth and
DURING THE MEETING
inciting others to love and fine
Having prepared
beforehand, works.-Ps. 35:18; Heb. 10:24, 25.
unique~~~~~i~~~
(Cont'd)
can compare in value with The
Watchtower and Awake! When
speaking to potential subscribers,
we can highlight the contrast by
referring to $'The Purpose of The
watchtowerJ or ''Why Awake! 1s
published," on the inside of the
front cover. These are the only
magazines on earth that publish
salvation! We who are privileged to
take their Bible-based message to
the people are also in a class by
ourselves-a unique people. Notice
what is stated about publishers of
salvation at Isaiah 52:7.
V2E~ci
Aid to
understanding^
(Hem-Jez)
You Can Live Forever in Paradise dn
Earth
-Hungarian, Malagasy
Bible Topics for Discussion -Croatian
The Second of Chronicles (set of two;
congregati'on and public: $3.00; pieneers: $2.50)
-,$%I
you can offe
SHARE IN PUBLISHINGSALVATION
The lifesaving information published in The Watchtower is of
immeasurable value to all honesthearted people. This was illustrated in an outstanding way a few
years ago by an experience from a
village in West Africa. One of our
brothers left a magazine in a build7
ing where it was found by the caretaker, who then announced to the
villagers, 'An angel of God has
brought a message to the village.'
He took it upon himself to sell single pages of the magazine. An elderly man bought a page, and what
he read aroused his interest in the
Bible's message. He soon began
studying m t h Jehovah's Wltnesfses.
World peace and security 1s a
subject that is on the mind of millions of people today. The thoughtprovoking articles published in
each of the October issues.of The
Watchtower and Awake! will help
us to initiate friendly conversat i o n ~for the purpose of giving a
witness. As we offer subscriptions
to these unique magazines during
October, the people in our territory will have another opportunity
to hear the message of salvation
and perhaps learn of t h e only
true Source of world peace and security.
I
PRESEWnWB THE BOOD NEW'S
With a Willing
and Ready Spirit
*
ON EVERY OCCASION
rHPOCRATIC NEWS
The brothers in Costa Rlca are busy
constructing a new branch building. Nevertheless, they reported a new peak of
8,768 publishers for May, a 12-percent
increase, and conducted 9,848 Bible
studies.
Fiji had their fifth consecutive peak in
May with 1,026 publishers reporting, a
21-percent increase. A total of 2,525 attended the series of circuit assemblies
there.
Haiti reported their fifth peak of publishers for the service year with 4,029 in
May.A new peak of 6,681 studies wad also
reached.
Mexico saw fine activity in May with
peaks of 166,241 total publishers and
252.731 studies.
hope, opportunities to help others
learn the truth will not be missed.
5 Our young brothers and sisters
can take the initiative to witness to
fellow students and teachers. Some
have used free class periods to good
advantage. By having The Watchtower and Awake! visible on their
desk, some have been approached by
other students. Teachers also have
noticed the literature and have
shown interest. (Eccl. 11:6) During
the month of October, why not be
conscious of ways you can offer'a
subscription to your teachers and
fellow students?
6 Those of us who have secular
jobs may have the occasion to witness to fellow employees. One brother who was quite successful in obtaining subscriptions from fellow
workers used a simple, direct approach, merely asking his coworkers if they enjoyed good reading material. If they answered in the
afirmative, he would offer the subscription. Another brother noticed
a fellow worker pray before eating
lunch. He seized the opportunity to
give awitness, and theman accepted
the truth quickly. Later, this man
served in one of the Society's branch
offices. Some brothers and sisters
take literature to read during rest
periods. By sharing what they are
reading with fellow workers, they
use the time to cultivate interest in
the truth. In this way they have been
able to obtain subscriptions. Again,
the key is to maintain a willing and
ready spirit, and be prepared to give
a witness. Are you making use of
Reasoning From the Scriptures on
many O C C ~ S ~ O ~ S ?
Can you think of additional settings where you could offer the subscription? m y not make an extra
effort during the month of October
to be conscious Of speaking to others, having in mind the subscription
offer?
Have you noticed how some peaple never lose their enthusiasm for
the truth? Even after decades of
faithful service they are still willing
and ready to share the good news
with others. All of us should strive
to cultivate this same positive attitude. (1Tim. 6:18; compare Hebrews 3:14.) Presenting the good
news on every appropriate occasion
demonstrates a ready and willing
spirit.
During October, we will be offering subscriptionsfor The Watchtower andAwake! We will want to demonstrate awilling and ready spirit by
offering the subscriptions not only
from house to house but whenever
possible.
All of us come in contact with
people in various ways. In fact, our
daily routine of life, from being
pleasant neighbors to standing in
line a t the grocery counter, requires
that we have dealings with those
who are not Jehovah's Witnesses.
Many of these occasions can provide
us with a marvelous opportunity to
share the good news with others. At
times we may be hesitant about approaching people because we do not
know what to say or how to initiate
the conversation. Preparation and
forethought are needed to turn
everyday occurrences into opportunities to share the good news.
4 For instance, we may have a doctor's appointment and know we will
have to spend time in the waiting
room. We could take along thelatest
magazines and be ready 'to discuss an
article that might be of interest to
someone we meet. In such a setting,
we might begin by talking about how
good it would be if sickness did not
exist. and then tie in the h o ~ of
e the
Kingdom by sharing a spechc point
from The Watchtower or Awake!
Depending on the circumstances
and the interest shown, a subscription c?u!d be offered. If we,are ready
and willing to share our Bible-based
)+
+
+
+
Series of Public Talks
on New Creation Soak
During January and February of
1986 there will be eight talksbased on
the material in the new Creation book.
At the beginning of the first talk the
chairman will mention that this is a
series of eight talks linked together,
based on the material in the book. Encourage all in the congregation,
including young ones, to bring their
copy of the book to the series of talks.
2 During each talk, the speaker will
refer the audience to various pages and
will explain the teaching illustrations
that reinforce the point he is making.
At the end of each talk, mention w i l l be
made of what is coming up for the next
week.
Following are the titles of the talks
and the chapters of the Creation book
on which they will be based:
1-How Did Life Start? (Chapters
1-4)
2-The Gulfs Between Man and Beast
(Chapters 5-8)
3-Our Awesome Universe and Planet Earth (Chapter 9,lO)
4-Creation Testifies to Divine Wisdom (Chapters 11-13)
5-The Human Miracle (Chapter 14)
6-Why a Loving God Permits Suffering (Chapters 15,16)
7-Why You Can Trust the Bible
(Chapters 17,181
8-Qualifying for the Paradise to
Come (Chapters l9,SO)
(Cont'd) will show where we can make iming Jehovah to the extent our cir- provement.-Heb. 13:15,16.
AS we near the end of this syscumstances allow? w e cannot afford to let the spirit of the world tem of things, there is an ever
dominate our thinkina. can we de- greater need to intensify our willto make sacrifices to serve
vote more time to
Bible ingness
God acceptably. Satan knows his
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION
study? Can we perhaps assist the time is growing short. He would like
-. - ....sick, the elderly, or others by per- nothing better than to induce JehoSecurity-Now and in the
forming Christian acts of kindness vah's people to pursue the selfish
Future
and love? Can we schedule more course of the world. May we resist
Prov. 1:33-Applying
time to inform people in our neigh- such devilish designs and cultivate
Jehovah's counsel brings
borhood about the good news? Can the spirit of the psalmist when he
security.
we expand our ministry to include said: "In willingness I will sacrifice
Isa. 11:9-Earth-wide security the auxiliarvor r e d a r ~ i o n e eserr
to you. I shall laud your name, 0
promised.
- Ivice? It may be &at self-analysis 1 Jehovah, for it is good."-Ps. 54:6.
~if-8acrincing
1
I
8
\ Maintaining Our Zeal in the Ministry
OUR
.
truths fresh in our mind. By studying the Bible, we absorb its spirit,
which is Jehovah's spirit. This will
keep us aglow with zeal for preaching his message.-Rom. 12:11, 12;
Eph. 5:l.
CLOSELY CONSIDER JESUS
Jehovah provided in his Son, Jesus Christ, the perfect example of a
NOVEMBER 1985
zealous minister. Jesus maintained
his zed right to the painful but triVol. 28, NO.11
REFLECT JEHOVAH? ZEAL
umphant end of his earthly life. HeFOR UNITED STATES OFAMERICA
a Those who engage m Kmgdom brews 12:2, 3 points outone thing
service properly view thCXKtselves as that helped Jesus to remain firm. It
God's fellow workers.
3:9) was the reward that was set before
Meeting8 for Fidd
They. see his zeal for righteousness him. IS not yo* zeal renewed when
and lmltate Itan- you consider the bright hope that
nounced the good news tl~ousandsof Jehovah has set before you? R ~ NOVEMBER 4- 1 0
years ago, and he has zealously fob member, it is not how long we have
Enthusiasm
lowed through to see that it is de- hn
our enduring to the
clared by his people. (Gal-3:8) Even end that willbut
bring
us the happy
re1. What produces it?
at this late date in h y m histov, ward of eternal
life.-Matt.
24~13.
2. why is it important in the min- Jehovah has not lost mterest m bs 5 The doing of Jehovah's work can
istry?
~ a l g $ ! ~ f ~ ~ ~ i r J " ~ , in
" itself
~ ~ ,i " ~n ~ n o zeal. Consider
3. How is it demonstrated?
all that he has promised, including Jesus' example as related in John
He giot tired Out* He needthe foretold international Kingdom ed rest, "
food, and drink. The disciwitness.-Isa. 9:7; Matt. 24:14.
NOVEMBER 1 1 1 7
ples
went
into the village for
3 No matterhow longwe have
been preaching, we can maintain but when they returned, their masBe a Good Listener
godlike zeal by keeping Kingdom
(Continued on page gJ cot. 1)
1. Why is it important?
2. What can you learn?
WHAT CAUSE FOR REJOlClNBt
3. How can you use householdA NEW PEAK OF 728,220 PUBLISHERS I N r
BUST
er's comments?
With heartfelt gratitude, we join the psalmist in sayin sPraiae Jah, you
KINGDOM
How long have you maintained
your zeal in preaching the good
news? Five years, ten, or even longer? Some brothers have preached
twenty, thirty, or more years and
are still going strong. What is it that
has kept them from tiring out? How
can we keep pace with Jehovah's organization and the work that he is
'speeding up in its 0- time9?-Isa.
60:22.
hrdce
-
NOVEMBER 18-24
Holiday Witnessing
1. Why have a positive attitude?
2. What might you say in your introduction?
3. why is discernment especially
important?
people! Give thanks to Jehovap, for he is good? (Ps. 10g:1) During August,
thousands more jolned Jehovah's worshipers in unitedly saying, YPraise
JahnlThe total of publlshws was 27.533 more than reported last April. How
glad we are, also, that a new ak of 37,220 re ular pioneers was reached.
Thb is 610 more than in ~ a y f i r u l ywe see In tiis Jehavahk blessing upon
his organized people. Having rested our hope on a tMng God, Id us continue
working hard and exerting ourselves in the ministry.-1 Tim. 4:lO.
Making Our Advancement Manifest
feel when you h;ear your teaching!,
Tim. 4:16) The
~
~ &rvice Meeting has been instruct~
he delivers
&st
our teachin
~ u ~ ~ t i ~ n C O ~ wfrom
~ Our Kingdon Y(r(ahy on hoy
by
hi.
advancement? What about your to teach at e-s*
own spiritual advancement? Has it when making
. visits,
. and in
been evident to you and to others? the h"use-to-hOBUUW&. Are we
a 1 n this counsel, developing
of service?
-Prov. 22:
3 The Theocratic Ministry Sc@l
offers
to help us
TopH: FOR CONVBRsATiON
presentothers.
you view it as Jehovah's provision
Security-Now and in the
for your spiritual advancement? By
Future.
t manifest participating in the Theocratic Ministry School, you will im~roveyour
Prov. 1 :33-Applying Jehovah's
effectiveness in the &&ngsxx
PROORESS IN
k
and set a 00d exam le for others.
TEACHINGAND CONDUCT
Isa. :g-Earth-wide
2 Paul told Timothy, .Pay con- -see SC&Z
~uide&k. pages 8 9 .
~romised.
NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1
Your Witnessing Bag
1 what equipment should YOU
carry?
2. Why should it be neat and orderly?
3. Why should your Bible be in
good condition?
How do
YOU
Scy
gO:,iligs.inItimh"asyatu
O;
mclz
=-
o+#&i%L
~ e e t i n gto
s Help Us Make Disciples
17 min: "Make Good Use of Reasoning From the Scriptures." Questions and answers. Discuss how this
12 min : Appropriate Announce- 8 min: Local announcements and new publication will be helpful in local
ments from Our Kingdom Ministry accounts report.
territory.
and local announcements' Consider 20 min: "Meeting the Challenge of Song 173 and concluding prayer.
%at Cause for Rejoicing!" and com- Apartment Witnessing!,
Questions
ment on local August report. Encour- and answers on paragraphs 1through WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 24
age all to share in magazine work this 24 of insert.
Song 84
Saturday.
17 min: "Making Our Advancement
~ o c a announcements
l
and
l8
uMaintainingOurZealintheManifest." Enthusiastic talk with 10
ncourage support
Ministry." Questions and answers. In- some audience participation. FOUFW- ~ h , , ~ t i N
terview one Or two who have set a6ne ing paragraph 4, briefly interview for field service on &st Sunday of the
month.
example in maintaining zeal over the publisher who has made
spirituyears. What has encouraged them to al progress. Highlight individual re- 20 min: Presentation of December
Literature Offer. Call attention to inremain zealous in Kingdom service? sponsibility to make
formation in "Use New Creation Book
15 min: "Presenting the Good News Song 191 and
prayer.
and New Tract During December"
-With a Positive Attitude." Questions and answers. Demonstrate how WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 17
a positive attitude in the face of difgest and demonstrate several brief
ficulties can produce positive results.
be apprOpriUse local situation. What negative at- 8 min: Local announcements. In- presentations that
local territory.
titudes should be avoided, and why? form congregation of arrangements ate
Of
Highlight importance of working all for holiday witnessing on November to pick up -pie
and Kingd0m News
33 for
the congregation's assigned territory, 28. Review talking points from magaih
service On Sunday.
even though some sections may not zines to be featured on that day.
15 min: "DoYou Show Godlike Kindseem to be as fruitful as others or z0
ti^^ the challenge of ness?"
perhaps involve traveling greater dis- ~
~witnessing!,~ ~ a l by
k tser~ Talk based
~ on article
~ in Sep t
tances or present other inconve- ~ c overseer
e
covering paragraphs 25 tember 15, 1985, Watchtower, page!
niences.
through 43. Comment on charts.
Make local application.
WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 3
WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 10
Song 126
Song 3 1
$~~~~,","~&~~~~~~~~~?i
(Cont'd) Advancornant
ter no longer appeared t o be hungry
or tired. What had refreshed him
and renewed his energy? It was the
m e experience he was enjoying in
God's service.
Maintaining Lad
CURRENT OFFER
During November we w i l l feature the New World Translation of
the Holy Scriptures and an older
book, such as Peace and Security.
Though we often meet people who
are opposed, slow to respond, or just
i n m e r e n t toward God and the Bible, we must not let this discourage
us. Our lively and zealous presentation may help some of these to see
the effect God's Word has on those
who take it to heart. (Heb. 4:12) Let
them know that we will be pleased to
study God's energizing Word with
them so that they, too, can "keep
living" and "declare the works of
Jab."-Ps. 118:15-17.
? W e are confident t h a t a s we
maintain our zeal in the ministry,
Jehovah, the source of godly zeal,
will richly bless our united effort in
the ministry during the month of
November.
O
Copyright O 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., and International Bible Students Association. Our
Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295360) is published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc. 25 Columbia
ts, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Secondclass postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y., and at additional mailing oUids. P~STMASTER:
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2
Meeting the Challenge of Apartment Witnessing
--
In the United States there are many congregations whose territory is comprised mainly or entirely of large and
small apartment complexes. Some territories may include a wide variety of apartment buildings ranging from easily
accessible housing projects to exclusive luxury apartments. Therefore, the points set out in this insert should be
applied according to local circumstances. We feel confident that the information here presented will be helpful to all.
The challenge has been made. The command has
Particularly, newer buildings not only are
been issued. Can you "bear t h m h witness to the locked but have-d
and/or closed-circuit telegood news"? (Acts 20:21, 24) It is m
iethat vision monitors for surveillance. This is especially
where each unit
you do so. Why_? Because the time left for Kingdom- true of condominium apart-,
p r e w and disciple-making=edt..
(Matt. is owned by the resident. Some condominium resi24:14; 28:19, 20; 1 Cor. 7:29) ~ m a l l e n in~ e dents may feel that our presence in their building
raises questions about the security of their building.
cludes a type of territory that has a grmwhg-g&
t.-apar_5ment,
comerative, and c ~ i n i u m
To help us overcome any reluctance that we
buildings.
ourselves may have about apartment witnessing, we
.e-yo
We
With land values continually increasing, more must remember that
and more apartment buildings are being construct- do not seek to harm the people but, rather, to help
roeed, and territory in some large metropolitan areas them. Our vigts are
is fast changing from single-family dwellings to cipled love for God and neighbor. We want to help
multifamily units. Almost one third of t h e h u h g apartment dwellers appreciate that fact and realize
available in the United States is occupied byreot- that they have nothine to fearfrom Jehovah's Wite r 2 In some of the larger cities, mqre than 50 per- nesses.-2 Cor. 2:17; Eph. 6:15.
cent of t K t o t a l population lives in such accommoIf You Are Asked to Leave
dations. And herein lies our c h w e : how to "bear
thorough witness" t ~ m o r ethan 57 million p e o ~ l e
8 But what if we are asked to leave a building by
that live in renter-occupied dwellings.
the superintendent or security personnel? I t is usually b
e
s
t
. Whenever possiPositive Attitude Needed
ble, we want to avoid confrontation, with res ting
from witnessing in threats of legal acfion and appeals to police. f $he
s -o
itself, we can t cgtfu{and
avd-n
at
all. In others, the coverage may not be thorough or k h & 3 x p h m our presence to the inquirer. "Agree
keeping his tenants h a p p m
effective. While admittedly this form of witnessingf - w
to his problem of
is not always easy, the main obstacle that often has show that you are syrnpathe
maintaining proper security," gpests ane_pianeeS
to be overcome is a psycholo~icalone.
Keep in mind that a p m - x x 9 k r s are usu- who has had much experience in apartment witnessing. In this way, permission to remain in the buildally just average workingpeaple who are like us in ing may be granted. But if not, take your leave
various respects. In many cases, they are young graciously.-Col. 4: 6.
c o u ~ l e sstarting off in marriage who cannot E d
Remember, do not look upmt-nto buy their own home and so choose apartment
dent,
the doorman, or the security person as your
living. Whatever the circumstances, apartment
.~.
They have
dwellers h
e ene a job to do, and in most cases
they
are
d
e
n
against Jehovah's Witnessneeds that other people have. Publishers who have
overcome their initial reluctance and have gained es. "The doorman has instructions from the owners
not to 1
" explai
a superintendent of
experience in working apartments have found pro- a 62-11;:
:
s
t
house.? The policy of some
ductive territory. In fact, many capable ministers
apartment houses is n a t m in unless
ae r
territory because they
have been invited by one of ;he tenants."
of the positive results they get.
/
lo So we have to face the fact that there are some
apartment
building
ownorated
Why the Challenge?
stlDulationsin_theirtha--
w y is eit-oceb
to witness to apartment dwellers? Listen to the comment
of one superintendegt with seven years of experiencei "Due to the increase in crime and yiolence,
the big concern today with my-tenant
."
mine who shall a s h a l l not call on their tenants. If the tenants are willing to let their landlords
make such important decisims for them, then they
place themselves p
t
y
,
"
and we will not insist on making calls on them. This
3
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, NOVEMBER 1985
does ot mean however, that we
e to give or two sisters work together. Much may depend on
a thokiZiZ&ness in such c a s e s . z w e mGt the local situation. Consider this when arranging ta
work in buildings where it has been dflcult to get
this chalkage?
people to respond.
Know Your Territory
l7 When entering an apartment building, d a t
talg
.J
the entrance. Do not hesitate. Rather,=
11As with a l l types of witnessing territory, it is a @
Y-D
to the elevator and to the floor
valuable aid to be familiar with the circumstances
that exist in each building. Treat each apartment that is to be worked. This tends to dispel the suspicions of those who may see you.
complex as a unique territory.
12Do you know what type of peo~le-.hit
a
Appearance and Decorum Count
certain apartment building? Does it cater to a
r
l8Are you neatly groomed and dressed in a mancitizens? S m s orxcuples? Family groups? Are
there large numbers of people of a certain ethnic ner befittiig.i minister of the good news? This is
backgraund? Do low-income families live there or is particular1 essential in apartment buildings in orit a building with elaborate security systems that der elmmate unnecessary anxieties or questions.
can be afforded only by the wevthy.? Just as we When witnessing to apartment
must be flexible in our introduchons from door to made these observations
door, so we need to be adaptable when working if you are well m,
They will top and give
various types of apartment dwellings.
attention.3
Gaining Entrance
19 Publishers having big, bulky briefmake
themselves conspicuous~Comrnentingabout what
13 There is no substitute for -0n
o-f
with an individual. This should be tenants may t h i n k e n they see stran rs toting
our first priokity. Depending on the type of apart- large briefcases, a superintenden said: @hey may
ment building, one or two publishers may be able ta have robbery tool? in their bags!bome publishers
have found that it is better to have a less conspicugain entry simply by waiting in the
resident leaves or enteg. In such cases, they often ous case.
aOn bad-weather days, be sure to clean your
will hold the door for you so you can enter the
entering. Those who have to clean the
building. Of course, this situation does not usually s-fore
occur in high-security buildings or condominiums, floors will appreciate that and not feel they have
but it is often the way to gain admittance to some good reason to deny us entry.
21 Remember that so-mds win czlw-i~
awrtmegt
buildings.
buildings. So please be quiet, using only the m s 14 F'requently a publisher can use the intercom
until he finds someone who will agree to the pub- sary amount of v o l m f i r d e r to be comfortably
lisher coming in to see him personally. Again, % h E d by the householder. Two publishers working
pending on the kind of building it is and the local together should keep their voices ~QD$since they
laws, the publisher could then proceed to make may be overheard by householders. When speaking
other door-to-s
after having gained admit- to one another, do so in a calm, moderate voice. This
tance to the building. In some buildings it may be will avoid arousing suspicion.
wlse to--v
eal
Calling at the Doors
whxlet you in and return to the intercom to &y the
m.
This would take more time, but in certain
=How do you knock on a door? If a publisher
buildings you may avoid problems if you proceed in knocks in an unnecessarily loud and authoritative
this way.
manner, the dweller might be frightened. Depend*Carefully selecting appro~riatetjmes to work ing on the typi! of building, some publishers have
apartment builSgs is important. In an increasing found it best not to do every door in succession
number of apartment houses, both husband and down a corridor. Rather, a couple of calls can be
done in one end of the halwaywife work, so few people are f o u X auring wee
days. Some apartment dwellers sleep late on Satur- move tn theotherend, back and forth, until the
day and Sunday mornings. Hence, ealgfloor is worked.
are an excellent time to work such buildings, as are
=Before answering the door, many people will
Saturday and Sunday afternoons. If publishers try look through the peephole to see who is knocking.
to work these buildings during the mornings on If you detect this, what can you do? One ister
weekends, they will often get people out of bed, with experienced in apartment witnessing stated:fULook
resulting complaints and confrontations.
directly at the
phole and immedia
&
w
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lets the househo?zr
response in apartment buildings when a husband that you know he is there. If the householder asks,
an8 wife work toeether or when agarent-na
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of our companion. If this does not succeed in getting the house older to open the door, then identify
yourself as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
""Ilike to stand so that I am clearly visible to
the householder peering through hls e ho e rather than standing off to the si e out of the householder's sight line," suggests another publisher.@
smile as though I am on camera If I am working
with m
y
,
1 let her be in full view, as this often
quiets the anxieties of the householder when an
unexpected knock comes at his door."
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Avoid Confrontations
25 If YOU meet an opposed householder who might
be inclined to call the superintendent, it is best to
leave that particular floor and return to it at mother time'
may want to make note Of the apartment number where the opposer lives and have this
information put in the territory envelope so that in
the future this can be worked last, just before leaving the building. In other cases, it would be best to
leave the building entirely, in order to avoid a possible confrontation with the superintendent. If you
can work along peacefully, without incident, you
will have far better success.
% Afrequent complaint of superintendents (and
some tenants) is that literature is left outside the
apartment doors. "In almost every instance," a
brother writes, "where our brothers and sisters
have requested permission to work in the building,
it was granted as long as they didn't leave literature
around. The reason is simply that it means more
work for the superintendent to pick up the literature that ends up on the floor." Hence, if you leave
tracts or handbills in dmrs of not-at-home apartments, care should be taken to insert the material
completely under the door-entirely out of sight.
n In summary, many apartment buildings can be
worked in the usual manner if we choose the right
time and exercise discretion and tactfulness.
If Admittance I s Refused
suppose you are refused admittance to the
building by the superintendent. What can be done?
Ask for a mailing list of the tenants. Seek permission to leave literature at regular intervals in the
lobby or laundry room or to post an announcement
on their information board about our Bible study
program, with information as to who can be contaeted. In some apartment buildings, the use of closedcircuit television has been permitted for announcements of our congregation meetings and Bible study
programs.
29 The above suggestions do work. Note the observations of one circuit overseer: "About 80 to 85 percent of all security buildings that previously had
barred our entrance granted some kind of concession when managers were contacted."
18 But
%The following are additional suggestions on
how to meet the challenge of witnessing in security
buildings:
USE OF INTERCOM
31 The
intercom in the lobby can be used to make
personal contact with individual apartment dwellers. Use a brief introduction that includes a request
to speak personally with the resident. If he does not
invite you to his apartment, ask if he could meet
you in the lobby. Practice with other publishers
beforehand not only what you will say but how and
in what tone you will say it.
STREETW~TNESS~NG
,Street work in front of or in the immediate
is eaective if
residents of the building use public transportation
to go to and from work. Arrange to do kour street
witnessing during morning and
hours
when people generally go to work and return home.
if the majority of people in the apartment
building use their cars to go to work, street work
if any, effect.
the building may have
vicinity of the apartment
TELEPHONE WITNESSING
It may be possible to get names of residents
from the directory in the lobby of an apartment
[II
33
building. Then the telephone directory can be consulted to determine their telephone numbers.
Where this is not possible, there is usually a directory in the local library that lists the names of
occupants of every home and apartment in the municipality. The names can be copied down and then
telephone numbers determined from the telephone
directory. Once nqnes and telephone numbers are
obtained, telephone territories may be organized
under the direction of the service overseer.
As in a l l forms of our witnessing activity, it is
important to keep complete and accurate records.
Before a telephone call is made, you already have
the person's name, address, and telephone number,
so this can be recorded. Leave room for notations as
to the householder's interests and background, also
WITNESSING IN APARTMENT DWELLINGS
Knock gently but firmly
Keep voice at moderate level
Make friendly introduction, giving name
Get to spiritual point quickly
Make literatureoffer, but do not insist
Pave way for another discussion
the matters discussed during the first and subsequent calls.
55 Make calls only during reasonable hours. Do
not let the phone ring incessantly. Just a few rings
would appear to be sufficient, since in most apartments the person is not that far away from the
telephone.
36 Since the person at the other end of the telephone cannot see us, we need to personalize our call
as much as possible. How? First, introduce yourself
by your &st and last name, not simply by your first
name. It adds more dignity to our message if we use
our complete name. Second, use the householder's
name frequently during the conversation. Third,
make sure you sound pleasant and cheerful, though
always dignified. Fourth, speak slowly and articulate clearly, more so than you would normally.
Fifth, be brief and mention the Bible early in the
conversation, perhaps in the f i s t few sentences. If
they think you are a salesman, clear it up right
away with something like, 'We are not on any membership drive nor are we soliciting funds, but our
motive is love for God and neighbor!'
. 37 Since you cannot see the householder's face to
read a reaction, try to learn to detect voice reaction
so as to know where to direct your discussion.
38When approaching the conclusion of the conversation, it is good to have in mind a question for
the householder to think about or something to say
which could lead to returning a call or a personal
visit. Most people tend to shy away from committing themselves to having a stranger visit them, so
a conclusion similar to this seems to work very
well: UIthas been so pleasant to speak with you.
You have some interesting views of life, and your
sincere interest in the Bible is commendable. We
visit some of the neighbors in your building, and
perhaps on occasion we can stop by to see if you are
home and get to meet
Y.~
WHAT TO DO WHEN..
superintendent asks you to leave
.
39 Depending on their response, we may offer literature and ask when a convenient time would be to
call by with it. Or we could wait until we meet them
face to face.
When interest is located, it is better to meet the
householder personally after the first or second
phone call, rather than making repeated phone
calls. This is done by using the buzzer at their
apartment building and saying that we would like to
introduce ourselves and say hello. The fewer words
spoken on the intercom, the better.
41 Telephone witnessing can bring good results as
this experience shows:
A man living in a controlled-access building responded to a pioneer's telephone all by saying: "This
may sound funny, but I have just experienced some
problems in my life and was wondering just before you
phoned if there really is a Cod and if he ares at all
about mankind." An appointment was made to visit
him, and there were good prospects for a Bible study.
Meet the Challenge Successfully
Our commission is to "bear thorough witness to
the good news," seeking to reach all sorts of persons
with the Kingdom message. Good results are being
obtained in many places, highlighting the fact that
many righteously disposed persons live in apartment dwellings. By our not shying away from apartment witnessing or just skimming the surface, we
are both bearing thorough witness and helping our20:
selves be 'free from the blood of all men!-Acts
24, 26.
* Therefore, since apartment territory is increasing, will you face the challenge optimistically and
make the necessary adjustments to meet the need?
By doing so, you will not fail to discharge your
God-given commission to preach the good news and
make disciples of people in your territory, including
apartment dwellers.
A WISE PUBLISHER WILL.
..
. . . . . . . . . briefly and kindly explain purpose of visit. If
.......
householder refuses offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
superintendent refuses access . . . .. . . . . . . .
householder or superintendent
threatens to call police .. . . . . . . . . . . .
householder gets upset at your visit
superintendent still insists that you jeave,
do so quietly, respecting his responsibility
remain calm, terminate visit, and move to
another floor or leave building
not insist but leave on positive, friendly note
enlist his help in contacting householders by
other means or at other times
not make an issue but demonstrate that the
person has nothing to fear from Jehovah's
Witnesses
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your Yearbooks through your congregation.
~ Congregations
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Then on November 1,1985, or as soon as
possible thereafter, send this order to the
Society using the regular Literature Order form (S-14). The Yearbooks will be
available in Danish. Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese,
Spanish, and Swedish. Until the Yearbooks are available and shipments are
made, these will appear as "Back Ordered"
on congregation invoices. Congregations
should order only the number of Yearbooks for which there are requests. Payment should not accompany the congrega7
tion order. The Yearbooks are controlled
stock items and will be charged to the
literature account at $1.00 each, which is
the rate for publishers and the public. (See
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for
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announced a t the "Integrity Keepers"
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THE
THEOCRATIC
MEWS
Bahamas reported their district convention was attended by 1,668, and 25
Were baptized. They had a peak Of 725
publishers.
The African land of Gabon saw an alltime peak of 498 publishers in May, a 14percent increase. There was a new peak
of 932 Bible studies, and the publishers
averaged 14.6 hours in the field.
holders are usually relaxed and in
With a Posltlve Attitude
a more receptive frame of mind.
bearers of the Kingdom good
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BEING POSITIVE WITH OTHERS
news, we need to develop and mainMuch JOY Can be*obtained by
tain a positive attitude toward
our ministry. Why? Because this working wlth others in the minisworld, under Satan's influence, is try. This is especially true when
intent on making it d a c u l t for us our conversation reflects a positive + Guatemala reports a 13-percent into do God's will. That is why Paul attitude. Voicing negative feelings crease in publishers, with an all-time
encouraged Christians to have "the invariably causes discouragement. peak of 7,978 reporting In June. They
same mental attitude that Christ For example, in the time of ancient also conducted a new peak of 6,802 ElJesus had." (Ram, 15:5) ~ l t h o u g hIsrael, ten faithless spies gave "a biestudiesfaced with much opposition, he al- bad report" that caused the hearts + New Caledonia had a peak of 705
ways maintained a positive atti- Of the entire nation to melt in fear- publishers in June, a 19-percent infulness. (Num. 13:32-14:3) In con- crease. Studies have increased by
tude. H~ spoke with
basing his expressions on the au- trast, Solomon wrote: "A report 40 Percent to 963.
thority of God's Word. (Matt. 7: that is good makes the bones fat." + Puerto Rlco had their ninth peak for
service year wlth 20,183 reporting in
28, 29) H~ did nothesitate to seize (Prov. 15:30) Relating experiences the
every opportun~tyt o share the that highlight good, things serves June.
Kingdom hope with others. He spir- to strengthen others, motivating + The nwtlber of publishers reporting in
itually strengthened those around them toward continued zealous ser- Switzerland for June increased by 7 percent over last year's average. They had a
him, encouraging them to follow vice.
Are we at times prone to mini- new peak of 13,013.
his steps closely. Can we display
the extent Of a person's inter- + Zaire reported a new peak of 34,941
the same positive attitude toward est, even
when we have. had a good total publishers for June. The 3,432 aux-'
our preaching work today?
iliary pioneers there contrlbuted well to
At times we may develop neg- Scriptural conversation? Some the activity in the field.
feel pessimistic about going
ative feelings about our assigned may
back, thinking that the interest
territory because i t appears t o was
not sufficient or genuine. Nevbe
back from er forget that "the word of God U~CC)
New
b k
preaching would show an uncaring is alive and exerts power," ( ~ e b .
and New Tract
attitude. Even though Jesus knew 4:12) Our brothers have related
that very few would respond favor- countless experiences in which sinDutlng -hb@r
the good news, he
cere individuals have been pro- During the month of December,
pity"
he foundly impressed by some simple
preached. As he boldly persisted 1x1 statement or by reading only one we will be offering the new book
~ BEvapreaching, he instructed his disciin a magazine. with that LifS-How Did It Get H ~ T B9
ples to petition the Father to send possibility in view, we should be de- lution or by Creation? In order to
out more "workers into his har- ter-ed
to followup properly any effect a wide distribution, many pubvest." (Matt. 9:36-38) Jesus' out- interest we find,
lishers may wish to make a rather
look Was always optimistic. He Was 6 Jesus maintained a positive atti- direct presentation, using the atdetermined to help those around tude because he was totally con- tractive new tract Kingdom News
him.
vinced that he had the truth that No. 33 as a means of introducing the
In more and more homes, both could set men free. (John 8:32) He book.
h ~ s b a n dand wife work full time to fully accomplished his ministry de- ~
fan appropriate
t
~
~greeting and
maintain their preferred standard spite all obstacles, including the introduction of yourself, show the
of living or simply to make ends disbelief of others, apathy, and new tract and call attention to a
meet. Often no one is at home when even persecution. The marvelous
we call. A positive attitude may results he achieved, along with his brief statement Or an expression
the
prompt us to consider making ad- assurance to be with us always, that you think
justments in our schedule to allow should give us the determination person's interest. Then offer the
for better results. Have you consid- we need to press forward with book for the contribution of $2.50. If
ered scheduling some time for eve- a positive attitude, knowing that the Person does not amept the ofning witnessing? Some have had with Jehovah's help we, too, can fer but would l i e to read the tract
leaexcellent results by calling shortly f u l l y accomplish our ministry. more carefully, %may
a gift. Or it can be e where m
e
after the evening meal when house- -Matt. 28:20; 2 Tim. 4:5.
iwho-.
Schedule for congregation studLess experienced publishers as
sERV'CK
ies in the book United in Worship of
well as the younger children should
the Only True God:
Av.
Av.
Av. Av. find it quite easy to offer the CrePubs. HIS. Mags. R.V. BI.St.
ation book from house to house.
November 3: Pages 18, (5)to 22, par. 6
198 124.9 87.7 49.7 5.4 This would also be a good time to
~~~~~b~~ 10: Pages 23, par. 7 to 26, (2) SP'~Pies.
37,220 62.3 35.6 23.5 3.0 invite qualified new ones to start out
November 17: Pages 26' (3) to 30' par'
ru19ios. 34,567 60.0 32.6 16.0 1.4 in field service, offering this beautiNovember
Pages 31' par' to 331 (4) Pubs.
651,235
9.9
7.4 3.6 0.4 ful new book. Be sure also to continue offering it informally on every
Numbers in parentheses refer to TOTAL 723,220
questions within the text.
appropriate occasion.
1 As
8
I
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\ Be Versatile in Your Ministi ,
One who is versatile is able to
turn with ease
One thing
another- Versatility implies being
adjustable,-adaptable,and resourceful. By our being versatile, we may
be able to increase the amount of
time we spend in preaching and
teaching the good news, the number
of people we reach, and the amount
of good we accomplish.
DECEMBER 1985
2 As the great tribulation apVol. 28, No. 12
proaches, there is an urgent need
for us to teach others the truth. We
need to be versatile in scheduling
time for field service. In some areas
Meetings for Field Service few
daytime
people
when
are most
at home
publishers
during the
engage
in
field
service.
How
can
we
DECEMBER 2-8
reach them? Can we adjust our
Introductions
schedule for fleld service to include
afternoon or evening activity? Some
I Why consider local customs? congregations
have had excellent
?. What introductions have you resultsby arranginggroupsforevening field service or for Saturday
found to be successful?
and Sunday afternoons. Is evening
\ DECEMBER 9-15
witnessing practical in your temiis
HOWwould you offer
tory?
3 A good witness may be given by
Creation book to
talking to people who axe waiting at
. A churchgoer?
bus stops, sitting in parked cars,
window shopping, or just walking
2. A nonreligious person?
3. An educator?
KlNG
MINISTRY
down the street.ourinterest in peaple will move us to approach everyone we
with the good news of the
mgdom.-~att. 9 :35.
BE VERSATILE AT THE DOOR
While on your way up to the door,
think of the need to be versatile
in your conversation. Take time to
look and listen. Is the home well
cared for? Are there flowers or perhaps a garden? Toys? A symbol of
religious devotion? When the door
opens, we can observe whether the
householder is male or female,
Young
elderly,
busy
relaxed,
and so or
forth.
When
the or
householder speaks, we can learn something
about his interests, likes, dislikes,
religious beliefs, concerns, or
needs. People generally appreciate
having their circumstances and
viewpoints taken into consideration.
If the householder brings up an
objection, it is usually wise to acknowledge
it briefly.
and perhaps
discuss
his yiewpoint
The book
Reasonrng From ths Sc7iptums can help
us in this. Information under the
(Continued on page Z?, cool. 1 )
Giving A t t e n t i to the Elderly and the lafirm
DECEMBER 16-22
How would you respond to
1. "I'm busy!"
2. 'You were here last week."
3. "1 have some of your literature.
1 How strengthening it is to have
in our midst numerous older brothe r s and sisters who have spent
many years in faithful Kingdom service. Yes, those who over the years
have gained experience in serving
Jehovah are a source of encour,
DECEMBER 23-29
agement to all of us. Their grayDuring holidays, how will you headedness
is indeed a crown of
1. Respond to holiday greetings' beauty and their presence an ento the congregation.
2. Show consideration for house richment
-P~ov.
16:31.
holders?
While benefiting from the spiri3. Use holiday activities to sta~ tual gifts that such older ones may
have to offer, we must keep in mind
discussions?
' t h a t advancing years also bring
problems of various kinds. (Eccl.
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION 12:l-5)Are we attentive to the personal needs of our older brothers
Security-Now and in the
and sisters, and are we ready to
Future.
render kind and loving assistance?
Prov, 1:33-Applying Jehovah' (John 13:34, 35) Their needs may
vary greatly.
At times the need may be for
Isa. 1 1:9-Earth-wide security
companionship to help dispel lonelipromised.
ness, but often they may require
practical assistance with transportation, shopping, housework, or
other routine chores or errands. AlThe September report shows though spiritually strong, an older
42,209 regular pioneers in the brother or sister may no longer be
field, surpaesing.the August peak physically able to care for a number
b nearly 5,000. Many new regular
ptbneer applications continue to of necessary things. Others in the
congregation, although not adbe received in Brooklyn.
vanced in years, may need similar
'
1
assistance because of being in&&
or physically handicapped.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
The primary responsibility for
helping the elderly and the infirm
rests upon family members and
other relatives. However, spiritual
brothers and sisters must show con:
cern and be ready to help out. Providing transportation to the meetings is one way that help can be
given. Association with our faithful older ones at meetings means
a great deal to them, and if their
health permits, they will eagerly
accept your kind invitation to accompany you to the Kingdom Hall.
Another way of showing lovingkindness is to extend hospitality by
inviting older ones for a meal or just
for Christian fellowship.
5 When field service arrangements are being made, do you try to
include older ones? Their physical
limitations may require you to select a territory that will not be too
strenuous for them. Taking older
publishers on return visits and Bible studies could be an encouragement to the householders. Usually
the zeal of these older ones for the
ministry has not diminished, and if
we do what we can to arrange for
(Continued on page 8, cool. J'
4
WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 1
Song 50
Appropriate Announce-
merits from Our Kingdom Ministry
and local announcements. Share an
specific ways in which they extend
themselves to attend all the meetings
and share in field service regularly.
20 min: "Kingdom Hall Expansion
Program!' Question-and-answer discussion of paragraphs 11-18of insert.
When discussing paragraphs 15 and
16, comment on maintenance of local
Kingd0m Hall.
experience or two from the congregation's work so far in offeringthe
ation book.
20 min: "Presenting the Good News
-In December!. Apply to local circumstances. Questions and answers.
hclude one or two brief demonstram WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 15
tions showing how the tract can be Song 37
used to introduce the offer.
5 min: Local announcements and
15 min: "Kingdom Hall Expansion Theocratic News.
Program." Question-and-answer dis- 15 min: Holiday Witnessing. Three
cussion of first ten paragraphs of in- well-prepared demonstrations showsert. Draw attention to pictUreS of ing practical value and use of ReaKingdom ~ a l l that
s
have been built soning book. Comment briefly on
in different states. Also, encourage need to be prepared to meet objeccongregation's continued participa- tions and to answer sincere question in Society Kingdom Hall Fund. tions related to specific holidays.
Song 36 and concluhg prayer.
(pp. 17682) Demonstrate use of material under (1)"Date of the celebraWEEK
DECEMBER
. tion" on pages 176-7; (2) "Is there
any objection to sharing in celebraSong 106
10 min: Local announcements. Ac- tions that may have unchristian roots
counts report. Encourage magazine as long as it is not done for reliwork on second Saturday, December gious reasons?" on pages 178-9; and
14. All should bring Reasoning book (3) "Are New Year's celebrations objectionable for Christians?" on page
to meeting next week.
15 min: "Find Refreshment for 180. Use a Werent setting or cirYour Souls." Talk with audience par- cumstance for each demonstration.
ticipation. Include commendation of 15 min: "Be Versatile in Your M i brothers for their diligence in some istry!' Talk with some audience par(Cont'd)
headings "Creatjon" and "Evolptlon" a be ~ a r t l c u l a * helpful
~
m
December while working m t h the
Creation book.
6 As suggested in the November
1985issue of Our Kingdom Ministry,
many publishers will be using the
new tract, Kingdom News No. 33,
for introducing the Creation book.
Others may wish to use the book
itself to stimulate interest. After
citing an interesting point in the
tract, you could direct the person's
attention to chapter 4, entitled
"Could Life Originate by Chance?"
and read paragraph 1. Then you
could say that this chapter considers comments from evolutionists
about the possibility of life originating by chance. Reference could be
made to preselected subheads, marginal quotes, or illustrations that
you believe would whet the householder's appetite to read this book.
1 Versatility will be needed in order to adapt the Topic for ConversaIk Versatile
tion to the different people you may
meet in field service Chapter 19 can
be tied in nicely with the current
Topic for Conversation.
8 HOW can we offer the Creation
book to those who do not believe in
evolution? youcould ask them why
a loving ~~d permits so
smering in the world. Then turn to paragraph 1on page 188 and show that
this question is discussed in the
book. Or you may wish to turn to
page 191, read paragraph 8, and
compare the illustrations of dm
and Eve on pages 189 and 191. Help
the householder t~ appreciate that
this chapter gives a reasonable and
Scriptural answer explaining why
God permits suffering.
9 As you can see, there are good
reasons for us to be versatile in our
ministry. By our diligent preparation and our effort to be versatile in
our schedule for field service, as
well as in our presentations, we can
show genuine love for people and be
more effectivein preaching the good
news.
ticipation. Demonstrat1 rese
tions in parqgraphs 6 and 8.
10 min: "The Theocratic Minisi
School for 1986." Talk by school
overseer, covering information in article and reviewing other key points
that may need attention locally. Encourage all to become familiar with
the instructions set out for the Theocratic Ministry School for 1986. Encourage enrollment by those who
qualifySong 20 and concluding prayer.
_
WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 22
Song 89
10 min: Local announcements. Include encouragetlrent for field 8ervice
on fourth Saturday with magazines.
Present two wen-prepared 30- to
60-second demonstratiom of magazine presentations suitable for your
local territory. One of them should be
simple enough for a child to use.
20 min: "Giving Attention to the Elderly and the Infirm." @ d o n s and
answers. Consider practical ways the
local congregation can apply material.
15 min: Local needs, or present talk
on "Independence From Go&-Why
Not?" based on mt two articles in
November 1,1985, Watchtower. Apply information to local mngregation.
Song 99 and concludiig prayer.
Qlving Attention
(Cont'd)
them to share, they will be happy
for the opportunity and contribute
to the witness given.
Those not
to attend the
meetings regularly no doubt Sense
the loss of a s ~ ~ ~ i awith
t i ~ their
n
brothers. Could some measures be
taken to share highlights from the '
meetings with them? They will also
appreciate receiving the latest publications. If the older one has failing
eyesight, he may appreciate having
Someone read ~ o r t i o n sOf the Bible and the Society's publications
to him.
Just to know that we care can
mean so much. A brief, upbuilding
visit or phone call can uplift the
spirits of someoneconflned to home.
You will likely find that your own
joy will increase as in this way you
follow the Biblical command a t
1 John 3: 1 8 t o love Uin deed
and truth." May Jehovah bless all
you do to assist our faithful older
and infirm ones.
Kingdom Hall
Expansion Program
Imagine the great joy of the
Israelites when t h e building
. work on Jerusalem's wall was
completed! The inspired account
tells us: "They proceeded to sacrifice on that day g-Yeat sacrifices
and to rejoice, for the true God
himself caused them to rejoice
with great joy." (Neh. 12:43)
The returning Israelites had
trusted in Jehovah. Despite adversity they had gone forward
with the work assigned. What an
evidence of Jehovah's blessing
upon their loyal efforts when the
building work was completed in
just 52 days!
a Likewise today, t h e r e is
cause for rejoicing when we reflect upon the good that Jehovah's servants have accomplished in the Kingdom Hall
expansion program in the United States. During just the past
two years, over 300 new Kingdom Halls have been built in
47 states and over 100 existing Kingdom Halls have been
remgdeled so as to provide additional seating. The Saciety Kingdom Hall Fund has assisted in
flnancing some of this new construction, and other Society
funds have been used for remodeling projects. In many cases,
the local brothers have provided
needed flnancing or they have
obtained it from other sources.
So, at this writing, construction
on 414 new or remodeled Kingdom Halls has been completed.
Another 62 new Kingdom Halls
are scheduled to be built in the
near future. Yes, we, too, have
reason to "rejoice with great
joy"!
3 This important work is being
accomplished through the united efforts of integrity-keeping
Witnesses throughout the land.
Outsiders have taken note of
the organizational unity demonstrated by Jehovah's people as
they work together on their
Kingdom Halls. One city building inspector in Ohio stated: "I
was impressed with the preplanning. Everybody's got their job,
they know what to do and
they're doing it. . There's nothing to compare it to." And to
whom does the credit go? It is
to our God and Father, Jehovah.
He has been blessing us in this
work as we lovingly give of ourselves and our resources.
..
Indiana-Khgdom Hall quickly built with assistance of Society Kingdom Hall Fun
The news media has: con:
mented extensively upon what
has been observed. A Colorado newspaper editorial said:
"Teamwork was never more evident than it was last weekend
when the local congregation of
Jehovah's Witnesses and their
friends built their new Kingdom
Hall.
Such a project might
have been considered impossible
by some, but seeing is believing,
as a whole community can now
attest.
It should also provide
an inspiring example to others
as to what teamwork can accomplish. One person alone has limitations as to what he or she can
accomplish, but a unifled team
can produce results which stagger the imagination."
5 In New Hampshire, a newspaper writer commented a t
length on what he had observed
at a Kingdom Hall construction
site. Among other things, he
wrote: "I am not easily impressed by cooperative ventures.. They all seem to crumble because too many members
want a free ride while only a few
are pushing the wagon.
This
is the prejudice I brought with
me to watch the Jehovah['s] Witnesses build a new Kingdom
Hall this past weekend. .
I arrived! with a lot of doubts
-and went away happily surIt was a very cordial
prised.
and polite canstruction crew.
They all wore hard hats but did
...
.. .
..
.. .
.
...
.
not engage in the usual profanities associated with men on rafters. All the work performed this
weekend was free. Nobody was
getting a pay check.
It was
amazing to watch so many people working on one building."
Missouri
...
KINGDOM HALL REPORT
6 Generosity has always been
an identifying characteristic of
spiritually-minded individuals.
(2 Cor. 9:l-5) You will be encouraged to know that the Society
Kingdom Hall Fund has been
used to assist in building new
Kingdom Halls in 40 states, providing accommodations for over
150 congregations. These congregations may not otherwise
have been able to obtain financing. The goal of the Society
Kingdom Hall Fund is not just
to provide financing a t a reasonable cost but to do so for congregations that would find it difficult or impossible to obtain the
necessary funding elsewhere.
7 It would be good for congregations to exercise care regarding "interim financing" or other
forms of shorter-term loanjs on
new construction projects. The
desire to proceed with a building
project is certainly understandable. Yet, such temporary financing should not be obtained
through commercial banks or
loan associations unless the congregation has first contacted the
Society for assistance and been
advised to do so. Congregations
faced with urgent remodeling or
repair needs can contact the Society, since some funding is
available for such projects from
time to time on a limited basis.
CONTINUED ASSISTANCE
NEEDED
We rejoice that 168 new congregations were formed in the
United States during the 1985
service year. (Isa. 54:2) This
means that more Kingdom Halls
are needed for these new congregations. Additionally, there
are still 1,081 congregations
that meet in Kingdom Halls that
8
are shared by three or more
congregations. Even though the
brothers are displaying a loving,
cooperative attitude as halls are
used efficiently in these circumstances, it will be a fine thing
when additional facilities are
provided.
Although much has been accomplished already, there is still
an urgent need in the United
States for more Kingdom Halls.
Each of us has the opportunity
to demonstrate the same zealous
spirit that Haggai and his brothers manifested when working on
the temple after the Jews returned to their homeland. (Ezra
6:14; Hag. 1:3, 4, 8) We can assist in keeping our Kingdom
Hall clean and presentable. It
may be that we can help with the
maintenance and periodic improvement of the Kingdom Hall.
By our regular contributions to
the Society Kingdom Hall Fund,
we can give another evidence of
our brotherly love and assist in
building new Kingdom Halls nationwide. (Matt. 22:39; John 13:
34, 35) If new labels for identifying the Society Kingdom Hall
Fund contribution box are needed, they can be requested from
the Society by writing to the
Kingdom Hall Desk.
lo All contributions made to
the Society Kingdom Hall Fund
should be forwarded to the Society each month. As these contributions accumulate, arrangements are made to provide loans
to congregations needing assistance. The contributions received are used solely to assist
in the construction of needed
Kingdom Halls. When congregations that have received these
loans make repayment to the Society, the funds can again be lent
to help still other congregations.
So funds contributed to the Society Kingdom Hall Fund will be
used time after time in building
one Kingdom Hall after another.
WILLING WORKERS
ACCOMPLISH THE TASKS
l1 While the success of the
Kingdom Hall building program
is due in part to the money provided by the Society Kingdom
Hall Fund, much more than that
is involved. All these new centers of true worship scattered
throughout the country have required many thousands of hours
of volunteer labor. In this, also,
x
'I' i
gh-
,-
ly over the pest two yemsk- '
12 In various meas of the cow;
try, trained groups of brothera,
'lave been organized to assist
:ongregationsin building, KingLom Halls quickly, perhaps comdleting a project in just one
weekend. Regional building
committees have helped greatly
with such work. Many brothers
have volunteered their time and
energies to help. All who are doing this are to be commended
for their demonstration of loving concern. Such brothers,
however, are encouraged to exercise sound judgment and to be
balanced in what they do. Many
have family responsibilities as
well as assignments to care for
in their respective congregations. They must continue to
have a full share in the field ministry. (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20)
Therefore, congregations needing assistance should also approach their Wgdom Hall project in a balanced manner. While
there may be a desire to build as
soon as possible, unreasonable
demands should mt be m.ade on
the skilled Workers, fnsisting
that they help rfght away. Rather, all should participate according to a wheBu1ed arrangement.
Some may even flndit necessary
to delay their construction project temporarily so that matters
can proceed in an orderly manner withdut becoming burdensome to others.
I3 Israel was commended for
completing the tabernacle construction assignment "just so."
(Ex. 39:32, 43) Likewise today,
it should be our desire to provide
quality-built Kingdom Halls.
Rather than engaging in a spirit
of comDetition to 'see how fast it
can be done,' Jehovah's people
endeavor to 'see how well Kingdom Halls can be built,' although
they are also built in a relatively
short period of time. It is recommended that Kingdom Halls be
modest, suitable houses of worship, not extravagant in size or
style, not wasteful of dedieahd
resources.
l4 We rejoice with a congregation that is engaged in a building
or remodeling project. Nevertheless, it shows both kindness
and consideration to the brothers who are working on the project if we do not travel to the
construction site simply to be
spectators. If we cannot participate in the work at hand in a
meaningful way, it would be best
to share in fleld service activities
with our local congregation.
MAINTAINING OUR
KINGDOM HALLS
15 Just as faithful Israelites
worked to keep the temple of
Jehovah in good repair, so today
congregations of Jehovah's people exercise care so that the condition of the Kingdom Hall does
not deteriorate. (2 Chron. 24:13)
While failure to maintain the
Kingdom Hall in good condition
could result in substantial flnancial loss, of even more importance is how the Kingdom Hall
reflects on Jehovah, his people,
and the Kingdom message. Individuals who attend for the &st
time often make judgments
based on what they observe.
What will be their reaction to
your Kingdom Hall? Does it
need to be repainted? What is
the condition of the seats, the
carpet,thedrapes?
16 All congregations have been
provided with direction on the
maintenance and repair of the
Kingdom Hall. Additionally,
the Society communicates from
time to time with the body
of elders, reviewing important
maintenance requirements. Of
course, there are matters to
which the elders should always
be alert. Is the roof in good repair? What about the plumbing,
air conditioning, heating, and
electrical systems? Are these all
in good working order? At least
once a year the elders should
carefully check on these matters.
l7When a congregation flnds
that it has outgrown its present
Kingdom Hall, what should be
done? The body of elders should
give careful consideration to all
the options that are available.
For example, though the Kingdom Hall may be crowded, the
present location may be good.
The site may be readily identifled by the community and easily accessible to most. Therefore,
the congregation may wish to
give serious considerationto major remodeling rather than sale
and new construction. This may
allow the congregation to satisfy
its present needs as well as provide for growth in the future.
Generally, remodeling can be accomplished at less cost in time
and money. Buying another
property and building a new
Kingdom Hall also involves the
associated problem of trying to
sell the old facility. Of course, as
these matters are analyzed,
there are many factors to be taken into consideration and all
possibilities should be carefully
weighed.
Yes, still more Kingdom
Halls are needed. As a united
organization working through
the Kingdom Hall expansion
program, we can meet this challenge. The Society Kingdom
Hall F'und has been a great aid
in getting this program on the
move. As we continue to give
freely of our time and resources,
we will look to Jehovah to bless
our united efforts, to his praise.
-2 Cor. 9:6,7.
Texas and Kentucky-Both Kingdom Halls qukkly built in September 1984
with a ~ i s t ~ n cofeS d t y Kingdom tkll Fund
Announcements
CCFind
Refreshment for
Your Souls9'
Literature offer for December: Life
-How Did I t Get Here? By Evolution or
by Creation? for a contribution of $250.
Kingdom News No. 33 will also be distribA man toiling and loaded down
uted. It may be used to introduce the book
offer, left where no one is a t home, or given is inclined to seek refreshment by meetings. Although brothers and
free of charge to any who wish to read it. making a change. ~ h is ~what
t sisters may be exhausted after a
January and February: Watchtower sub- J~~~~c h i s t invites people to do.
long day of work, they know from
scription for a contribution of $4.00.
that they
be rewho take on Jesus' ''yoke" and
Where subscription is not obtained, two
magazines and a copy of the brochure The become his disciples truly 'find refreshed at the congregation meetings. They also know that by
Government That Will Bring Paradise w i l l fre~hmentfor theif souls.'-Matt.
be offered for a contribution of 704.
riving on time and sharing in the
MarCh:~~~fthe~lderpo~ket-si~ebooks
meetings, they contribute to the
l
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of
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for a contribution of $1.00.
Presiding overseer should arrange to busy taking care of necessary peace and refreshment Of others.
Isa. 48:17.
have MEDICAL ALERT cards distributed concerns each day. Family heads -PrOVTheocratic households also
a t beginning of the Service Meeting the have to make honest provision for
week of January 5. Brothef handliig an- their household. Housewives are provide refreshment and are
nouncements can glve brlef rermnders
by Jehovah. Parents who
concerning use of card as expressed in busy with many duties. Even the are
the
'Onletter dated July 20, 1980. Post letter children are occupied with school,
and needs Of their
on information board for a week or two. homework, and chores. Truly, we ducts
Brothers are encouraged to fill out card are very busy people.H
~ Can build
~ them~ up spiritually
~
~by
promptly, having it properly signed, witmeans of a regular family Bible
what
is
it
that
refreshes
us
and
nessed, and dated.
Study and
meeting attenThe presiding overseer or someone brings US happiness? IS it not
designated by him should audit congrega- having a regular and meaningful dance.' (Eph' 6:4) Parents and
can train the
in
tion's accounts on December 1,or as soon share in congregation meetings Others
field service and help them to exas possible thereafter.
a I t is suggested that all congregations afld in the
perience the joy that comes from
display the new yeartext by January 1,
sharing the truth with others.
CHRIST'S YOKE REFRESHES
=-
Jesus' invitation at Matthew
11:29 can be rendered: "Get under
my yoke with me and become
my disciples.?' (Rbi8 footnote) So
Christ's yoke that we are invited
to$ take
com~ ~ ~ h " , ~ ~ ~ e ~ $ ~ plete
~ dedication
~ on~ means
~ $ tot aGod
"lifeT asofp disci~ :
seer or a circuit assembly scheduled that
week will have the special talk the follow- ples of Jesus Christ. (Matt. 16:
ing week. No congregation s h u l d have the 24-26) But how does this refresh
special talk before March 9.
the soul?
The refreshment we receive is
please order your volumes through your primarily an inward experience of
congregation. Congregationsshould begin joy with reassurance that as discollectingrequestsfor thesevolumesnow. ciples of Christ we are in a close
relationship with Jehovah God. It
Society, using the regular Literature Or- is the peace of mind that we ender form (S-14). Order only the number joy from knowing the truth and
of bound volumes for which YOU have re- being doers of the work. (Jas.
quests. The bound
be
1:25) It is a deep calming of the
heart and a contentment in life
ish a t $5.00 each. There is no pioneer rate. that excels all thought.-J~hn 14:
Payment should not accompany the con- 27; Phil. 4:6. 7.
g~egationofder sent to the Society. (See
5 In the Christian congregation,
the
L'st~ paragraph 23.)
the
bound volumes are available and shipped, the theocratic principle of headthey will appear as UBack Ordered" on ship is observed. This reflects the
congregationinvoices. Pleaseannounceto fact that "God is a God, not of
the congregation when the bound volumes disorder, but of peace.'' (1 Cor.
14:33) Refreshing
peace and order
~
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f
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$Ordered p can~ are~ evident
~
tin our congregation
@ New Publications Available:
1986.
The
public talk for the 1986
Memorial
will be given
on Sunday, arch 9. The subject of this
talk will be "The World's Insecurity-Is
There aSolution?"
Outlinewu
i be pro-
The first Sunday of the month is
an excellent time for the whole
family to be together in field service. Husbands and fathers are a
source of refreshment when they
take the lead in spiritual matters.
(1 Cor. 11:3) This includes overseeing arrangements for study
and service as well as recreation.
Wives and mothers can accomplish much good by closely cooperating with and supporting
these arrangements. The result
will be theocratic order and refreshment for all.-Eph. 5:22; 6:
2, 3.
By imitating Jehovah God and
Jesus Christ, all true disciples refresh others with the truth and
show personal concern for all
"who are toiling and loaded
down." In addition to fellow
Christians, show consideration for
the people in your territory and
wherever you may go. (Matt. 5:
43-45; Rev. 22:17) Be zealous in
the Christian minis try. Accept
Christ's invitation and "find refreshment for your souls."
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. . Life on Earth Forever!
-Kalanga
Ezra, N e e i a h , Esther (set of two;
congregabon and public: $3.00; pio-English
leers: $2.50)
Schedule for congregation stud- SEPTEMBER S E R V ~ C
REPORT
~
ies in the book United in Worship of
the Only True God:
Pubs.
~~~~~b~~ 1: pages 33, par. g to 39
8: Pages 40 to 45
December 15: pages 46 to52, par. 11
December 22: Pages 52. par. 12 to 57
December 29: Pages 58 to 65, par. 8
December
Sp'l Pios.
Pios.
Av.
HIS.
285 130.6
42,209 85.8
Av.
Av.
Av.
Mags. R.V. Bi.St.
95.1 52.7 5.5
48.9 29.5 3.0
AUX. Pion. 46,361 60.0 33.4 16.2 1.4
Pubs.
601,651
9.6
7.2 3.5 0.4
TOTAL
690,506
PRESENTING THE GOOD NEWS
)
InDecember
i em ember, too, that if people wish
it
during December You- a
often presents specialchallenges be wise to offend them unnecesba sarily with regard to their attiin some parts of the
cause of inclement winter weather, tudes about holidays. If they spethe
along with the world's holiday sea- cfically ask how you
subject, you can answer truthfully
son.
you prepared to meet and
respectfully. Information on
these challenges?
a If the
in your part of pages 176-8 of the publication Reathe Scriptures
no
the country becomes severe during sOning
1 Witnessing
~
~
~
zt':ig dweO ~will% "also
, , " ~ ~ d a y s in December
have the opportunity
~
accomplish your ministry"?
How will you present the good
news to people who may be obserping the holidays?
C
~
~
to offer the excellent articles in
the December issues of The Watchtower and Awake! By reading
these magazines and becoming faTHE KEY
miliar with the articles well in ad3 Good judgment and a positive vance, we will be in a position to
attitude will be key factors. If the offer them in an appealing way.
weather is severe, prepare well for 7 Although the weather and local
service by dressing appropriately. holiday customs may present speSome congregations have apart- cial problems, these will not deter
ment territov that can lae worked .Jehovah's people from zealously
thoroughly during periods of in- presenting the good news. During
clement weather. Car groups work- December we hope to accomplish
ing other territories can make much in Jehovah's service and to
necessary arrangements so that be refreshed with his favor.-Matt.
publishers m e protected from 25:21-23.
harmful weather elements without
losing much time in fleld service.
some territories it may be advantageous to ask the householder
if you can step inside for a moment
toexplain t h e reason for your call.
The progressive training offered in the Theocratic Ministry
HOLIDAY WITNESSING
4 Of course, December brings School over the past 42 years has
with it the worldly holiday season. contributed greatly to the effecSome people may be more inclined tiveness of the worldwide witness
to converse about religious mat- concerning Jehovah's Kingdom. If
ters. We do well to take advantage you qualify but have not yet enof this, perhaps incorporating com- rolled, we urge you to do so now.
ments such as: 'We note at this The Theocratic Ministry School
time of year that many people are Schedule for 1986 was distributed
particularly concerned about sub- with the October Our Kingdom
jects dealing with religion." You Ministry. Everyone in the congrecould ask, UDo you find in your gation should read over the incommunity today that people think structions carefully and be reless about God? [Allow for resolved to take full advantage of
sponse.] Why do you think that this excellent organizational proviis so?" After the householder re- sion.
New ones and others needing
sponds, you could continue with
your discussion and offer the Cre- help in preparing their assignments should feel free to approach
ation book.
6 Holidays provide time off from the Theocratic Ministry School
secular work and school, opening overseer and make him aware of
up additional opportunities to the need. He will be happy to give
spread the good news. Elders will assistance personally, or he will
want to make special arrangements arrange for another qualifled
for field service on these days. It is brother to do so. But it is imgood to remember, however, that portant that each student demwhen we call early in the morning onstrate initiative, determination,
on a holiday, we may disturb people and a willingness to work hard in
who want to sleep late. It may be preparing his assignments. If you
wise to start your house-to-house attend regularly, view your assignactivity a little later than usual. ments seriously, and fulfill each
THEOCRATIC NEWS
t Argentina reported an all-timek,
0,
55.201 ~ubliahersin Julv.
-. a 14-oercent
pu
their sixth
peak for the 1985 service year, wlth 177,904 reporting in July. The report their
24th C O ~ S ~ C U P
~ .I L
V ~o l r e g u ~ rP ~ O naem, as well as an all-time peak of 187,476
studies.
In Colombia,a new peak ot 25 962 pubIlshere shared in the ministry, cdnducting
an all-time peak of 36,904 studies and
number Of 198*303 re-
,
E,":zi&recOrd
t TWO conventions in Cyprus were attended by 1,539, and 33 were baptized.
Thls
compares
~
well with
a the 1,076 npubItshers
El publishers
Salvador reached
of 14,002
and 21 new
473 peaks
Bible studies
during ~ u l yThe
.
nelgh&dng land of Gustemala also reported all-time peaks of
8,074 publishem and 9,052 studtes for
t
~ h ~ ~ , " ' & l o u p9,313
e,
attended the district
and 233 were
they had 4,005 publishers reporting durins July.
Haiti had its sixth psak of publishem
~
~
~
i
~
~
~
~
~
~
nwrs were also reported during JUI~.
t In Jul ,Hong Kong reported a new peak
of 1,28~publishers,even though many of
~
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one, you will make advancement in
your ministry. Such participation
will also be of benefit to others in
the congregation.
The Theocratic Ministry School
overseer, other elders, and qualified ministerial servants are given
Assignment No. 1 and highlights
from the Bible reading. Assignment No. 1 consists of a tenminute instruction talk followed
by a five-minute question-andanswer review of material in the
book "All Scripture Is Zns$lred of
God and Beneficial." Highlights
from the Bible reading w i l l help
the audience to appreciate why and
how the assigned material is valuable to us. Although there may be
an occasional involvement of the
audience, primarily the speaker
himself will present information
that he has carefully researched
and prepared. The brothers handling these parts w i l l need to be
not only fine speakers but also effective teachers.-1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:9.
4 We pray for Jehovah's continued blessing upon this fine a:
rangement to equip and train I
for faithful Kingdom service.

(OUR) The Honor of Bearing Jehovah`s Name

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