Professional Documents
Culture Documents
"Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom" bops, fellow workers, or schoolhave appeared on the cover of every mates; and as gifts to relatives. No
issue of The Watchtower, and how doubt you can think of other ways to
appropriate this is! People every- offersubscriptions. Helpful suggeswhere need to know about God's tions were given in our ~
i
mgdom. Why? Because the King- Mj&trg for April 1983.
dom is the solution to all the prob- 4 ~h~ opening articles in the J ~ U .
lems that distress mankind and be- ary issues should
us to
cause the very lives of people are at make an enthusiastic presentation
stake- It has been by reading the of the magazines. For example, the
Vol. 29, No. 1
Bible along with this magazine that January 1Watchtower cover title is
people by the thousands in all parts "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse
FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
of the earth have come to know and - ~ ~~~t~~
h ~ solvean and for J ~ ~
love Jehovah, and they are enthusi- uary 15 " ~ H~~~~~~~
h ~
of the
~
~ Their
~ Ride
~ ~ f ~.
joining the g r o e g n ~ A Y n t i m for IWd Sorvko astically
her of loyal supporters of h s m g - fects You." The February 1 and 15
DECEMBER 30-JANUARY 5 dom.
issues will feature a continuation
It is appropriate, then, that we of this theme with the cover titles
New Topic for Conversation
begin the 1986 calendar year with "The Beasts of the ApocaJypse
1. Review scripture texts. (See the 48th annual Watchtower sub- -at
DO l-hey M ~ ~ ~and
? sIT^^
I
page 2, under week of Decem- scription campaign. While emphasis ~
~
~
~ hat
~ a powl
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ber 29.)
should be placed on Ths Watchtow- erfulaid these mag&ines will be in
2. How can we tie these in with ~~~~~f
~
~
~ he~,"&
epz~?to ~
learn about
~ Jehothe current offer?
too.
I In or& to impart something
JANUARY 6-12
meaningful, advance preparation is
USING THE WATCHTOWER .
TO HELP OTHERS
essential. Become well' acauainted
Be a good listener
3 We will want to take advantage with the material you are going to
1. Why should we show genuine of every opportunity to offer sub- feature. Highlight specific points.
interest in what the household- scriptions. A few ways in which this
Be ready also to describe the
er says?
can be done are from house to purpose and contents of The Watch(Contiaued on page 7, col. 8 )
2. Why is it good to agree with house; on return visits; in street
householder whenever appropriate?
3. How can you incorporate the
I
householder's comments into
If you wanted to show someone and Awake! is to read what appears
how to cope with
problems, on page 2 in the sections
your presentation?
This
materiwhat would be your
and "Feature Articles."
JANUARY 13- 19
al? If you wanted to give the real Issue"
Y
get ideas on what
meaning behind currentevents, yet M ~ publishers
How can we be tactful
remain politically neutral and not to feature just from reading over
this brief material. But this is only
1. When householder is unkind? exalt one race above
where
could
you
turn?
If
you
wanta beginnhg.
2. When person calls down from
an upstairs window?
~
~
m
~ e & g~ f ~ ;~ ~ ~ d ~t ~ $ t' O g ~
, " ~ ~;
3. When a third person interrupts prophecy what infomation could titles and subheadings. Then pause
and
On
who
in
the
territory
conversation?
you
refer to? If you
to
something that en- might be interested in these sub4. When ordered to leave?
cowages faith in the now-reigning jects. Thereafter, read through the
JANUARY 2 0 - 2 6
Offering magazines
verse, what is the best printed ma- points. occasion all^, important
1. Why should magazine presen- terial available? q-he answer to all points are highlighted in italics or
~h~ uratohtower bold
tYFe
righttointhese
the articles
these questions'is
tations be brief?
selves.
Refer
when themshow2. How do you make return visits
have in these two ing the magazines to individuals.
on magazine placements?
As you read through each magmagazines the reading material
today. Are we azine, determine which articles
3. Why do householders need our needed by mad
offering these magazines with con- would fit various types of people in
magazines?
viction enthusiasm, and
Are the territory. Certain articles are
we well) prepared so as to ma& time especially suited to a particular
JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 2
count? could we improve our pre- segment of the population. Articles
House-to-house witnessing
sentations?
have appeared concerning single
parents. abortion. nuclear warfare.
1. Why are some cautious about
child
abuse, and'accidents, plus a
ADVANCE PREPARATION
opening the door?
3 One of the best ways to become host of other sqecific topics. So, as
2. What might encourage them to immediately f d a r with what is we read the vanety of articles pubin each issue of Ths Watchtower
open the door?
(Continusd on q t 8, cog. 3)
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3!!
gregations will help the convention organization in its efforts to provide sufficient
seats, food, literature, and rooming accommodations 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 that they too can attend
every session. (Gal. 6:lO) The program
will start at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
I
ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS
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 End these addresses listed on the
back of the Special Needs Room Request
form. Unless 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 the motel listing for that location,
sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with this request. Upon receipt
of this listing of motels, they should proceed just as if they were using the list for
their local area.
YOUR COOPERATION NEEDED: The
smoothness and the success with which
this rooming arrangement functions depends largely on the cooperation of
everyone involved. For instance, if a
number of delegates run ahead and make
reservations on their own before the congregation receives the list of facilities
that are cooperating with the convention
Rooming Department, it can cause a
major breakdown in negotiations. This
would also include making reservations
for the following year while attending
the current convention as some have
done, even though they do not know
the dates or if a convention will even be
scheduled in that city. If this is done and
a convention is scheduled in that city the
following year, the motel management
would see no need to list with the convention nor give them special rates, since
most of the rooms would already be filled
with our people during that time. The
same is true if a number of delegates
choose to make their own arrangements
with facilities the convention did not list
because they did not cooperate with the
convention rooming arrangement.
10 In the past some have not seen Et, for
lation will be provided ONLY at 16 specific convention cities. (No provision will
be made at any other conventions for sign
language.) We know this will prove to be
a red blessing to those with this special
need by providing good quality translating and larger groups with which to enjoy upbuilding fellowship. Those who are
signers can do much to let the deaf in
their congregation know of the arrangements and help them to attend where the
sign language provision is made by the
Society.
TAPE RECORDINGS
NOprovision will be made by the Society for recording the program or the
dramas either on audiotape or on videotape. Any individuals who make personal
recordings for their own use should do so
in such a way that it will not disturb or
distract others in attendance.
[NOTE TO THE BODY OF ELDERS:
Please read the Society's convention assignment letter for your congregation,
dated December 10,1985, at your Service
Meeting during the week of December 29
and post on the congregation's information board the Recommended Lodging
Locations list from the district convention committee. Please read the assignment letter again at your next meeting
and then post it on the information board.
In this way, all the congregations will receive the information the same week.
The elder serving as the convention
coordinator should conduct the Service
Meeting part covering this insert as
scheduled, as well as handle other
convention-related material and announcements on the meetings. When
covering this insert, please read paragraphs 2-4, 6, and 8-14, and make application of scriptures as time allows. All
elders will want to cooperate fully and
SIGN LANGUAGE SESSIONS
offer suggestions to ensure the prompt,
l5 As you will note in the February 1, enthusiastic, and effective handling of
1986, Watchtower4sign language trans- convention-related material.]
Announcements
F:tions
d'E are~ being
~ ~ e f v " t~ r , u ; ~ ~~ ~
made available so that the
visually impaired are able to receive spir-
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;;;
(Cont'd)
tower in a general way. Interest
may be shown in such things as the
number Of languages in which The
Watchtower is published, how many
copies of each issue are printed, the
number of lands in which it is distributed, and the fact that it is read
by people of all religions.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
':'
"I am giving you a new commandment that you love one mother. just as have loved you, that you
love one another.,7 (John 13:34)
Love for one another proved to be
absolutely necessary for those disciples of Christ Jesus in the first
century. In this 20th century it is
just as necessary that such love be
shown- How appropriate, then, that
the theme chosen for the circuit assemblies
begin in February lg
be "Love for the
Brotherhood."
The program is designed to conaspectsof this love that
sider
is so necessary as a bonding agent,
holding ~ ~ people
d p together
~
in
unity and integrity. While Satan's
world continues to manifest hatred
among nations, peoples, languages~
and cultures, Jehovah's people manifest love for the worldwide household of faith. The circuit assembly
program has been designed to encourage the showing of love not
only to those related to us in the
faith but also to those we can help to
learn the truth and come into association with us.
Our aim is that Jehovah should
find US in an approved 'Ondition
as
a united
(2 Pet. 3:13, 14) Let us all make
plans now to be present both days.
mWQ
WE cool, Nms
)
:oIIow
Up~
On
~ -~
Expiring Subscription Slips
'
On people
Watchtower anddwake! subscriptions are
soon to expire provides an excellent
opportunity to give a further witness. The groundwork has already
been laid, and the householder has
been receiving One Or
Of the
magazines
for some time.
some will
have read
everything in each issue*they have
had spiritual food coming into their
home on a regular basis to remind
them about Jehovah and his Kingdom blessings.
Expiring Subscription slips
should be given to the one who
obtained the Original subscriptionBut because of publishers moving
or subscriptions being sent
by
someone from another congregation, You may have opportunity tol
follow up on an Expiring Subscription slip. What view should we take
toward making One of these return
visits?
THE PROPER VIEW
THEOCRATIC NEWS
= P
*
You
then go on to
say: "Here in the current issue is an
article I especially enjoyed. [Give
subject or title of article. A few
additional comments about the
cle may be appropriate.] We have
just received anotice that your subscription
soon be expiring (Or
has
and we do
want you
to miss a sing1e issue. I would be
send in the renewal
YOU. The cost is just $4-00 for the
entire Year." The
may
not to renew at that time,
but if You discern there is Still
some interest, arrangements could
be made to call again.
Remember that our purpose is to
teach people the truth and to share
in the vindication of Jehovah's
great and holy name. Aside from
The Watchtower andawake! there
are no magazines on the face of the
earth that serve the divine purpose.
What a
comes the household receiving and regularly read~~~~~~~~~~u~~~~
Magadnm Prmmtatlon.
(Cmt'd)
lished, look for and note points that
would best fit people in your territory.
IN THE FIELD
ourthose
advance
preparation
not6 help
in need of the information in The Watchtower and
We should go with a positive attitude toward giving a further witAwake! unless we get out in the
ness and, of course, encouraging
field. If we appreciate these magazines we will regularly set aside
the person to resubscribe. Maybe
time ko engage in the magazine acthe householder was not ready
tivity. Make a special effort to supto study when he originally subport field service arrangements on
scribed, but now, after receiving
the second 'and fourth Saturdays of
the magazine for a year, his viewevery month. Make it your goal to
point may have changed.
increase your magazine distribu4 What can be done to give subtion, if possible. Keep in mind the
scribers the best possible senrice
importance of knowing what is conand to help the Society process subtained in each issue. Do not hesitate
scription renewals promptly7 Some
to offer them at every opportunity.
points for consideration are.
Prepare well so as to do your utThose handling subscription;
most in handling the word of truth
should be prompt in getting the Exaright.-2 Tim. 2:15.
piring Subscription slips into the
hands of the brothers so that a reSchedulefor congregation studies in
turn visit can be made to renew the
the book United in Worship of the Only
subscription. (2) Publishers should
T- ood:
have the slip with them when makJanuary 5: Pages 65. par. 9 to 69
ing the return visit and use it if the piring Subscription slips.
January 12: Pages 70 to 74, par. 10
person resubscribes, rather than
OCTOBER SERVICE REPORT January 19: Pages 74p par' l1
using a blank subscription slip. This
par. 6
makes it unnecessary to return the
$.:. &,. January 26: Pages 80,par. 7 to 82,
Pubs. &.
address portion of the magazine
par. 12
wrapper. (3) All subscriptions spVlpior.
295 131.2 101.6 56.5 5.8 - should be turned in at the very next pion.
44,106 88.7 52.1 31.4 3.1
meeting if a t all possible. In turn, Aux.~ios. 53.927 60.7 37.6 17.2 1.4
these should be mailed to the Soci- Pubs.
604,676
9.7
7.5 3.7 0.4 What Does the ~~t~~~ 1
J for
ety EACH WEEK even if there is TOTAL 703,004
You?
Newly DedicatedOnes Baptizad: 2,949
only one to be sent.
Rev. 1:1-God reveals what
3
801
- --.-- ---.
5 When
can have a
happy future promised by God.
Continue Offering
KINGDOM'
MINISTRY
FEBRUARY 1986
AU of us rejoiced to see the lovely four-color covers on the January 1 Watchtower and the following
issues. Yes, this is now a permanent
feature! So, let us zealously recommend to all persons who show interest that they read all of the year's
24 issueq of these colorful magazines. The subscription is still only
$4.00!
REACH AS MANY AS POSSIBLE
..
.. .
Song 71
merits
Copyright 0 1986 by Watchtower B~bleand Tract Soc~etyof New York, Inc., and International B~bleStudents Association.
Our Kmgdom Ministry (USPS 295-360)IS published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Soc~etyof New York, Inc.,
Announcements I
Literature offer for February: Watchtower subscription for a contribution of
$4.00. Where subscription is not obtained,
magazines and a copy of the brochure
The Government That Will Bring Paradise
will be offered for a contribution of 70t.
March: Any of the older 192-page books
listed in the January OUTKingdom Minisa contribution Of 50@each. If you
have Look! booklets place them during
March. April and MAy: True Peace and
~ e m r i t y - ~ o wCan you Find ~ t for
f a
contribution of $1.00.
On Saturday, May 3, the Brooklyn
Bethel home and factory and Watchtower
Farms buildings will be closed for spring
cleaning so there will be no arrangements
for tour: or to pick up literature on that
day.
Since the Memorial celebration falls on
a Monday this year, most congregations
may not need to make adjustments in their
regular meeting schedule for the week.
If it is considered necessary to cancel a
meeting, it should be the Congregation
Book Study, scheduling half of the matenal the week prior to the Memord and
half the week following the Memorial.
~ow~~i~f,","~~~a~~&n~feI~.
SO$r$f
T.~f,~4"V~~[in&~f!$,"1";
-Endish
REPORT
AV.
AV.
AV.
AV.
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'
Using the Reasoning Book for a return visit. What a storeEach one of us desires to 'handle house of information is available
US!
the word of truth aright.' (2 Tim.
persons might express
2 ~ 1 5 )That Word is "the sword of
that
is going
anyt h e spirit," which in t h e hands
of Jehovah9~people can overturn thing to change matters. We could
strong lofty reasonings. (Eph. reason with them, using the points
~ ~ 1 7 . 1 0 ~ 45)
our effortsunder "Wickedness" on pages 430
to hilp
people, wiat
a valuable tool and 431. Then direct their attention t o t h e article "Apocalypse
we have in the Reasoning book!
in t h e February 1 5
z We have many opportunities to -When?"
use the practical suggestions in the Watchtower (which shows that surReasoning book. Not only are there vivors of the generation of 1914
the fine introductions presented on will live to experience the foretold
pages 9-15, but on subsequent apocalypse) or the closing parapages there are excellent sugges- graphs of that article under the
tions to help us answer sincere subheading "Apocalypse-Prelude
questions and deal with potential to Paradise."
Good experiences are being enconversation stoppers. Which of
these have you found useful in con- joyed by those who are using the
tinuing a conversation about the Reasoning book. While doing street
work, one brother engaged a passfuture?
3 The current magazines on the erby in conversation. The man
apocalypse may prompt questions asked questions, some in an argufrom the householder. If appropri- mentative Way. After answering a
ate, you may be able to continue number of the man's questions, the
the conversation using points in brother decided to make use of the
t h e Reasoning book under such Reasoning book. He simply read
headings as "Armageddon," "Gov- from the appropriate section, offerernment," "Kingdom," or "Last ing an occasional "That's interestDays." Or if someone says, "These ing, isn't it?" The man's attitude
things won't happen in my life- changed immediately. Seeing the
time," turn to page 233, where it facts in print made the difference.
says: "But it is going to come in Before leaving, he even asked
someone's lifetime, isn't it? . . . where our meetings are being held.
Would anyone be able to know that All of this took place on a busy
his generation was the one to see street.
Our use of the Reasoning book
it? Jesus' own apostles wanted to
know that, and the answer he gave may bring similar good results. Acthem is very significant for us to- quaint yourself with its contents.
day." (Luke 21:29-32) Or you may Use it in the field. Endeavor to be
wish to use the information on page 'ready to make a defense before
234 or page 242. Your brief, satis- everyone that demands a reason for
fying comments may pave the way your hope.'-1 Pet. 3:15.
1
Pioneer Service
(COntJd) ing themselves vigorously' in Jehowith in the afternoons. Can you vah's work. (Luke 13:24) There is
fit afternoon witnessing into your the hour requirement to meet. Sacschedule so as to work with the pie- rifices of a personal nature must
often be made in order to continue
neers?
4 Encouragement and moral sup- in the work. (Heb. 13:15) There is
port are important. One traveling a need to keep up with the spiritual
overseer reported that not all have food supplied by the faithful and
been encouraging in their corn- discreet slave SO as to stay spiriments to pioneers. We should high- tually strong. All of this requires
ly value the importance of pioneer- considerable effort and good planing and show appreciation for the ning, as successful pioneers can
effort put forth by those who are testify.
able to adjust their affairs to have
6 The apostle Paul stated: "All
a share in it. All of us should con- creation keeps on groaning togethtinue to strengthen our own love er and being in pain." Today, this
for the field ministry and the pio- groaning is reaching a climax.
neer service.
(Rom. 8:22; 2 Tim. 3:l) But some
Those already in the pioneer of these people are eager to hear
service can continue to show they the Kingdom message. Out of contrulv ~ r i z their
e
~ r i v i l e e bv
e 'exert- cern for their welfare. and in view
THEOCRATlC NtEWS
4 Austria passed the 16,000 mark in September with an all-time peak of 16,005
pub"shers.
fine
France
note with
began
new
the
peaks
new service
of 2,101
year
regular
on a
pioneers and 88,062 total publishers.
+ With a peak of 4,048 publishers, Haiti
reports that 7,874 attended the circuit
assemblies, and 9 4 were baptized.
Iceland saw a 15-percent increase in
September with an all-time peak of 173
Publishers.
In Japan during July, August, and September, 325 congregations and 9 3 family
groups covered 4 0 5 towns and villages in
unassigned territory. The total population
in these places is 2,310,000, making up
6 9 percent of all the unassigned territory
inJaPan.Atremendouswitnesswasthus
given'
+ A lo-percent increase is rep0rted
Malta in September with a new peak of
303 publishers. The district convention
was held during the month, with a peak
attendance of 516.
Nigeria reported a new peak of 121,879
publishers for September. Regular pioneers
419281an Increase Of
over the same month last year.
'
year
The
with
Philippines
a peak ofstarted
85,668the
publishers
new service
for
September.
+ venezuela
new peaks of 1,905
regular pioneers and 29,706 publishers in
September. A total of 46,744 Bible studies were conducted. congregation publishers averaged 14.3
In the
schedule
for congregation studies in the book United in Worship of
the
True God:
February 2:
February 9:
February 16:
February 23:
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==
Sharing Fully
in March and April Activities
The apostle Paul exhorted the
Corinthian congregation to be
steadfast and always to have
ty to do in the work of the Lord."
(1Cor. 15:58) That counsel also applies to Christians living in this
20th century. In the spirit of Paul's
words, let us consider how we can
share in the many theocratic activi-
LJ
MARCH 1986
Mmtingl,
hearted
this most
to ones
have
iIYIp0l'tant
associating
many more
occasion.
with
honestUSUse
on
ties
2 During
arranged
THE
the
SPECIAL
forweek
March
TALK
ofand
arch
April.9, pect
Fwd M c e
congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses around the earth will assemble to hear the special public talk
MARCH 3-9
entitled "The World's Insecurity
-IS There a Solution?" A question
Offering older publications
on the minds of many people today
1 . Suggest appropriate talking is, HOW can true peace and security
come to this earth? Since many view
points.
as hopeless the world situation with
Why Offer Older
its violence, terrorism, and war, the
who have shown interest?
MARCH 10-16
cial effort to invite all interested
hear this
Inviting others to Memorial
THE MEMORIAL
1. Whom should we invite?
3 After sundown on Monday,
March 24, anointed Christians
2.What can we say?
3. How can we follow through after
the Memorial?
*.
,ye,
PIONEER ACTIVITY
to ~share
in ~the auxiliary
~ ~ ~ ~ , " ~ i inpioneer
"whichgservice.
~During
i ~ of ~
March
TN.
MARCH 17-23
HOWcan you
make your time count
1. In house-to-house witnessing?
2. When making return visits?
3. In street witnessing?
MARCH 24-30
For thorough territory coverage
(Rev~ewMarch "Presentlng
the Good Newsn)
What
you
with
homes?
2. How do you care for interested
people?
3. Discuss points that apply locally.
Peace and W u d t y
yet made return visits; unsure, not Announcements from Our Kingdom
experienced in using Bible. What if Ministry. Emphasize Memorial week
householder has questions he cannot Bible reading. Outline local arrangeanswer? Chairman invites brother to ments for the Memorial and encourstage. Explains that Jehovah under- age use of any invitations not yet
stands our needs and has provid- distributed. Encourage all to share in
ed assistance through organization. magazine activity fourth Saturday of
Shows how Reasoning book covers month.
variety of subjects and questions. 15 min: "Presenting the Good News
Explains how to locate information -By Thorough Territory Coverage."
by use of index as well as list in front Questions and answers. Highlight
of book. Chairman briefly takes part points that apply to local territory.
of householder who expresses belief Include one or two good local experithat when Jesus Christ returns, all ences on working not-at-homes.
will see him visibly. (Rev. 1:7) Chair- 20 min: "True Peace and Security."
man then helps locate information on Five-minute talk on paragraphs 1-4.
Pages 342 and 343. Young brother Have four short demonstrations ususes information from book, reasons ing points in paragraphs 5-8. For
with householder, and expresses Sat- paragraphs 5 and 6, take up demonisfaction at being able to give an- strations after Revelation 21:3,4 has
swer, has more confidence now.
been read. Review demonstrations
Chairman continues talk. Many with audience as time permits
people simply take literature without and conclude with points in paraasking questions or showing particu- graph 9.
lar interest. In many cases we can Song 97 and concluding prayer.
lay groundwork for return by raising
WEEK START'NG MARCH 23
a question. Demonstration: After offer is accepted, publisher refers back Song 84
to topic and asks: "HOWcan we know 5 min: Local announcements.
for sure that these conditions prom- 15 min: ~
~ needs.
c May
~
review
l
ised by God will come in our lifetime? appropriate counsel and suggestions
I would like to stop by in a few days received during last visit of circuit
and point out the answer that Jesus overseer or build up anticipation for
gave to that question." Householder n e visit,
~ if scheduled soon. Or talk
readily agrees. Chairman asks pub- based on article in January 1,
lisher what is planned for return V ~ S - 1986, Watchtower, L'Jehovah-SimWEEK STARTING MARCH 9
it. Publisher refers to material under ply Grand!" Involve audience in dis"Last Days" in Reasoning book and cussion.
Sohg 65
8 min: Local announcements, ac- some points that will be used to build
1986 Yearbook. Elder concounts report, and Theocratic News. on what was previously discussed. ducts discussion with three or four
12 min: "The Congregation Book Following these suggestions in the exemplary publishers who review
some interesting field experiences.
Study!' Question-and-answer cover- field may lead to a Bible study.
Conclude by pointing out that a Select from the following: See yb86,
age, handled preferably by an elder
who is a study conductor. Develop return visit need not be a lengthy p. 16, par. 1; p. 18, pars. 4, 5; p. 21,
discussion, may use just two or three pars. 1 , 3 ; p. 22, par. 3; p. 29, par. 2;
points needing attention locally.
25 min: Using Reasoning From the Scriptural points. May take several p. 33, par. 2; p. 44, par. 2. (May
Scriptures on Return Visits. Talk visits before householder's spiritual use other experiences too.) Encourand demonstrations. Paul compared appetite is awakened sufficiently for age all to read entire 1986 Yearbook
our work to farmer who not only Bible study. (Matt. 5:3) Reasoning for great spiritual benefit.
plants but also waters, then waits for book can assist because it contains 10 ,,,in: special ~ ~ t i in~ ~ i ~t ~
points that people Often won- Stirring talk by service overseer.
God to 'make it grow.' Paul planted
by bringing the good news; Apollos der about and uses the Scriptures to Outline arrangements for field sernourished and cultivated the field by answer. Encourage all to schedule vice. Remind congregation of how
further teaching. Apollos powerfully time for return visits. Trust in Jeho- many are auxiliary pioneering in
used the Scriptures to 'water,' and so vah to draw honest-hearted ones to April and that it is not too late to
do we bv taking further Scri~tur-the truth.-Acts 16:14.
turn in an amlication. Include coma1 information to interested ones. Song 156 and concluding prayer.
ments from audience on how they are
enjoying True Peace book and why
-1 Cor. 3:5-7; Acts 18:27, 28.
WEEK
MARCH
thev feel it will be beneficial for the
Young brother in audience raises
hand, is glad he can now use Topic Song 197
concluding prayer.
for Conversation in field but has not 10 min: Local announcements and
i STARTING MARCH 2
Song 128
12 min: Local announcements. Call
attention to information in article
"Increase Magazine Distribution
During April and May." Invite publishers and pioneers to increase personal orders for these four issues of
The Watchtower. Encourage all to
share in magazine work the second
Saturday of the month.
20 min: "Sharing Fully in March
and April Activities." Discussion of
article with some audience participation. In discussing paragraph 3, inform congregation of last year's local
Memorial attendance. In conjunction
with paragraph 4, inform congregation about the number who shared
locally in auxiliary pioneer work in
March and April of 1985 and encourage all who can to enroll as pioneers this year. I n considering
paragraph 5, tell brothers what older publications are on hand locally to
feature in the field in March.
13 min: Making Good Use of the
Topic for Conversation. Have brief
demonstrations of effective use of
current topic, showing how it can be
tied in with the March literature offer. Encourage all to bring Reasoning book with them to next Service Meeting.
Song 181 and concluding prayer.
Announcements
we
increase Magazine
ing the study to read all the cited
scriptures. But if you look them up
Distribution
~~~i~~
~
~
and May
~
iaheadl of time, you may be able to
1 Plan now for increased distribution of magazines during April and
May. Four consecutive issues of The
Watchtower will feature cover subjects highlighting the Bible as a
book of promises that do not fail and
as a source of practical counsel for
our guidance in a turbulent world.
The April 1 cover will feature
"The Bible-God's Word or Man's?"
April 15 follows with
Book for All Mankind ,, The cover
feature
for M~~ 1 will de c ' T ~~ i~ b
-practical for ~~d~~~
and
"The Bible and Your Future" will be
featured on the cover of The Watchtower for May 15.
Since many will be enrolled as
auxiliary pioneers during these two
months and everyone is being encourage^ to give these magazines
wide distribution, now is the time to
order extra distributors' copies. Additional copies of Awake! should also
be ordered according to the congregation's needs.
(Cont'd)
the United States. A few necessary
adjustments in your schedule may
allow you to enjoy this field of activity alongwith others in your congregation. E ~ ~week
. , the congregation should be informed of how
many have been approved to serve
as auxiliary pioneers, This may encourage others to enroll. No doubt
many elders and ministerial serrants,
l ~ along with some of their fam~ l members,
y
will be able to share in
this feature o f the service, thereby
setting a fine example for others.
THE LITERATURE OFFER
'Omment
On them' You can
practice pronouncing difficult words
or names in cited scriptures. We are
a11 encouraged to give comments
and to strive to do so in our 0words hi^ will help us to express
ourseives
better when sharing ~ i b
truths in the ministry.
An atmosphere conducive t o
learning should be maintained a t
t h e Congregation Book Studyparents
youngsters so they do not
disrupt the meeting. It is a ~ ~ r e c i a t
ed when brothers open their home
for the study and endeavor to maintain a meeting place that is clean,
well lighted, and ~ r ~ ~ventilate r l ~
ed. BY being truly hospitable, they
make
(PrOv3:9) Of course, those attending the
study
respect the
and
show appreciation by not abusing
the facilities or taking undue liberties. As with all other congregational meetings, our dress, grooming,
and
bespeak the
dignity associated with our worship
of Jehovah.-See page 63 in Our
The
Study
provides
training
the field
We can be
scious of field points expressed during the study. Making comments
can help us to overcome timidity and
become better acquainted with the
Scriptures. A positive view of the
Congregation Book Study arrangement will indeed increase our appreciation for the way Jehovah cares
for his flock.
gations the opportunity to get the
the hands Of people
who will benefit from reading them.
I n April we will be offering
the book True Peace and Security
-How Can You Find It? The contribution for this publication will be
$1.00. With 1986 having been designated by the United Nations as the
"lnternational Year Of
the
in the True Peace
is very
since it
eS
On the real means
bringing peace.
7 AS YOU can readily see, March
and April offer us
to do in
the work of the Lord." Bearing in
mind the yeartext for 1986, "Go.. ,
declare abroad the kingdom of God,"
all of us have our assignment of
work to perform in declaring abroad
God's Kingdom in t h e hands of
Christ Jesus, the genuine hope for
true peace and security.-Luke
9:60.
( n
mmra
By Thorough
Territory Coverage
DI
THEOCRATIC NEWS
he foliowing countrtes all repone.
10-percent increases and new peaks in
October: Guadeloupe (4,2191, Martiniwe
(1,913), and Curacao (1,243). Publishers
in Curagao averaged 13.3 hours.
+ Puerto Rlco had new peaks of 20,702
publishers and 17,180 studies in October.
A new peak of 896 regular pioneers was
alsoreached.
t Taiwan had a new peak of auxillar~pienwrs in October. They averaged Placementsof 135.6 magazines,and congregation publishersaveraged 20.2.
t Zimbabwe's publisher Rgure of 14,811
in October represents a third conscrcutive
peak. The figure of 580 regular pioneers is
22 percent over last year's average and
18 percent over last y e a h wak.
t
pxsetation, after
mading Revelation21:s 4 we could
to page 19 and say: 'dereiFan
interesting paragraph that h v e s
home how much we need that happy future promised by God." After
reading paramaph 24, we could continue by saying: U
N also
~ the
~
thought on the next page in paragraph 28. [Read the parawaph.]
m hi^ book has been published tohelp
you to learnabout ~ ~ solution
d 9 to ~
world problems and to understand
better what the future holds. ~tis
for a contribution of $1.00."
7 B~
to call back on people
who have previously shown interest and offer this book to them. w e
might find it appropriate to remind
the householder of previous conversations about God's promised New
rder and then say that we have a
that ouUjnes what we have to
do to 6nd true peace and secmity.
w e could turn to page 91, read paragraph 12, and then say: %at else
is required to assure survival? This
book goes into detail as to God's
requirements from this point on. It
is offered for a contribution of
$1.00."
8 This would also be a h e publication to place with individuals who
have studied in the past but who
have not yet taken a stand for Jehovah. We could read paragraph 1on
page 175 and then point out that the
Schedule for congregation Stud- DECEMBER SERVICE REPORT book will help them to understand
ies in the book United in Worship of
what they must do now to make the
right choice, so as to h d true peace
e
the Only T ~ u God:
AV.
AV.
AV.
Av.
Pubs. HfS. Mags. R.V. BiJt. and security.
March 2: Pages 103, par. 1to 105. par. 5
Let us make plans now
offer
295 129.4 86.2 53.9 5.6
Sp'l Pios.
March 9: Pages 106, par. 6 to 110, par. 3
Pias.
44,075
.2 42.0 29.6 3.1 True Peace and Security-How Can
paign
You Find
in ~I t 9 during
~and M
~the ~special
iwe
~ will
l . cambe
March 16: Pages 111, par. 4 to 116,
&
'
par. 14
m
c
b 23: Pages 117. par. 1 to 119,
par. ti
OUR
KINGDOM
MINISTRY
APRIL 1986
Vol. 29. No. 4
FOR UN[TED STATES OF AMERICA
'
FOLLOW UP MEMORIALACTIVITY
We
give further attention to those who attended the
Memorial. Each year the
attendance in the United States and
worldwide is more than double the
average number of publishers. What
potential
for
more
disciples!
So,
~
: than
~ allow
" the
, activity
i
~ ac~
rather
companying the Memorial celebram
tion to wane, we should keep helping
those who attended to make further
~
~
ArgEi;: ~ s t u z z
you personally invited? 1f someone
L , " ~ ts.p
~~;y~
oz ~ ~ ~
lg-;ge
~
~
d
dam is the answer. Our being able to
:;:;'iz;:
;:
%
;;
A splrit of zeal moved over 100,000 in this country to serve as auxiliary pioneers last April. This surpassed all previous records for any
one month. Have you made plans to
join the pioneer ranks this April?
Somewho do may be able to contlnue
pioneering right through the sum(Continued on page 3, cool. 1)
a?
'
ENCOURAGE PIONEERING
a,
~ e e t k gto
s 'HelpUs Make Disciples
WEEK STARTING MARCH'S0
tions that are effective in your terri- and regular pioneer service, Bethel
tory. Encourage support of magazine and missionary service, or increasing
Song 142
and refining sacrifice of praise to Je10 min: Local announcements. Re- activiwthisSaturdayhovah. NO need for parents to fear
arrangements
Song 107 and concluding prayer.
mind all of field
they are jeopardizing future of young
for the f h t Sunday of the monthWEEK ST RTING AqRlL 13
ones if they setspiritual goals
before
Any desiring to auxiliary pioneer dur- song 101 ,
them. (Ps. 37:25) When important deingAprilcans~dOso~Havepublish
12 min: ~ o c a lannouncements. cisions in life must be made, do we
~
m
~
Briefly
sentations,
~
demonstrate
using
~ the April
magazine
m
15 issue.
pre- on
prove
Jehovah
~ that our
andab+ions
Kmgdom
~
interests
centered
~
or
question 'my don,t you observe Easter?,, Request all to bring the Decem- AStime permits, ask audience for fur- on other things? (May get expressions from some in congregation who
15, 1985,
next week. ther suggestions on talking points.
18 min: <workWhat 1s C;ood TO- have set fine example in this regard.)
'IBe
&low With the 'pir- ward All." Question-and-answer dis- Keep affections fixed on what is ever20
it.n Questions and answers. On para- cussion. Read and &cuss scriptures bting.-p~. 91:14-16; 2 (h'.4~18.
graph 3, present brief demonstration
15 min: Help Young Ones Share in
showing how a return visit for the as time permits. Encourage all to wel- Giving a Witness. Interview and dempurpose of rekindling interest can be come new Ones'
made on a Memorial
who 15 min: Interview a few regular and on*ations- Parents have primary restudied previously. In conclusion,
en- auxiliary pioneers, inquiring as to ~pomibilityto teach young ones from
all to make summer a spiri- what made them want to pioneer, how mfaacy. (2
3:15) All can be conscious of a s s s m g those of tender
tuaZly refreshing time, not just a they arranged to pioneer, and what
period of recreation and diversion. obstacles or problems they overcame. Years when working in s e e - with
them. Young ones hke to be involved
how many have already F'repare in advance so comments will when
at doors instead of standing
signed up as auxiliary pioneers for be practical, helpfui, and encouraging
to
others
who
are
progressing
toward
idle.
As$
a parent or tyro ?th Young
April.
ones how they involve them children
15 min: Topic for Conversation. Dis- pioneering'
in witnessing at the doors. If old
cuss and demonstrate topic, using
and
prayer.
enough, do they have service bag with
current offer. May wish to read exWEEK STARTING APRIL 20
Bible and literature? How do you incerpts from True Peace book, page 8, song
9
troduce young ones and permit them
paragraphs l1and l2,
to share in reading scripture or mak10 ,in:
~
~
announcements.
~
a
l
uo
God will - ~ a -use
rioriw of Peace and
ing offer? Briefly
demonstrate how a
k
~
of
older
T
~
~
F
bring in comparison to what men are congregation know which tracts are Young ~One Can
offer h ~ ~ s e h o l dfree
er
seeking to do.
demonstra- on hand. Publishers may have s u p tract when offer from older publisher
tion with arrangements being made plies of tractsat home that should be is refused. Also, briefly demonstrate
for return visit. May also demon- put into service bag for use in field. how parent or older publisher may
strate a publisher
Psalm 119: Only those
presentable should be introduce conversation and then al165 in with
On
found used. Encourage
all to share in mag- low young one to read scripture.
in April issue Of The Watchtozosr. mine work on fourth
be C O ~ S C ~ O Uof
S asSaturday of Encourage
Mention that April 15, May 1, and
sisting young ones to share in giving
May 15 issues
have
that
What Do You
A witness a t doors.-See Matthew
can be tied in with the last scripture
21:16.
in Topic for Conversation. In this talk with some alldience ~ a r t i c i ~ aSong
210 and concluding Prayerway, magazines can be presented tion, stressing keeping spiritual goals
WEEK STARTING APRL 27
when bmk offer in not accepted.
Song 162 and prayer.
Important to answer this properly 'Ong log
min: Local
and
since heart is centered on what we
WEEK STARTING APRIL 6
value most highly in life. (Matt. 6:21) Theocratic News- Encourage all to
Song 122
firstSunday in
Guarding heart, seat of motivation, share in
10 min: Local announcements, An- and channeling its desire in right di- 22 min: "Use the Rsasoning Book
nouncements in OUTKingdom Minis- -tion bear on our everlasting life. in AU Features of Your Ministry."
try, and ?CCoUn$ report. Ask broth4:23) T & ~ a wrong view of Question-and-answer discussion han~ magazine next material things, whether rich or poor, dled by service overseer or other
ers to b m g A P 15
week.
can lead to misplaced trust or becorn- qualified elder. As time per,.mits,
15 mill: U S e l f - C ~ n t rVital
~l
for ing overly concerned about lack of show how introductions beginning On
Christians!' Talk with audience par- material advantages. (Prov. 10:15; page. 11 of Reasoning book under
ticipation, based on article in the De- 18:11; Luke 12:15) ~~~t valuable heading "Future/Security" and on
. cember 15,1985, Watchtower. Make possession is a good relationship with page 14 under h e a e g 'War/Peace"
practical local application.
Jehovah. (Ps. 63:3,4; 73:27,28) Ma- Can be wed in offering True Peace
20 min: "Presenting the Good News terial things will be of no value on day bok.
-Through Effective Street Witness- of judgment. (Prov. 11:4) Important 15 mln: Arrange locally, or have
ing." Questions and answers. After to maintain proper balance now while talk on article "Young People
discussing material, demonstrate pursuing spiritual goals. (Prov. 30: Ask. .Can't We Just Be Friends?"'
suggestions in paragraphs 3 through 8,9) Christians should be encourag- (March 22,1986, Awake!, p. 17)
5. Ask audience for additional sugges- ing spiritual goals, such as auxiliary Song 209 and concluding prayer.
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HANDLING OBJECTIONS
g:tg: $ t ~ h b ; h ~ f b
(Cont' d )
auxiliary pioneers, benefit greatly :
w s n i v e o e r expressions of appre- 6
ciation
he example and
personal sacrifices'
and
servants can arrange their afPairs to
auxiliary pioneer from time to time
0' even get into the regular pioneer
work, beneflts extend to the entire
congregation. (2,Cor. 9:2) If you are
an eider or a muusterial serximt,
would reasonable
ts &
your life s le e n a b l x w ~ a q d o m W ' e m i j e or
haps get into the regukGp6heer
work? If so, you will experience
many blessings and viiIIIFe%iTEStt e r ~ 5 s W i "work
~ o what is good
toward all." As we individually look
for ways to help and encourage others, Jehovah will add his blessing.
Work
foFtheb
THEOCRATIC Hews
+November,
Bahamas had a 16-percent increase in
with 787 publishers reporting.
habit?
a
This the first time with 1 312 studies reported.
Through Effective
issue of Awake! discusses the ques- Acircuit ass;mbiy iasattended by 1,159,
Street Witnessing
and 19 were baptized.
1 "True wisdom itself keeps cry- tion. These two magazines can be
+ Fijihadtheir1lthconsecutivePublishing aloud in the very street.,, (Prov. yours for 40 cents." Or you may er peak, with 1,069 reporting in Novem1:20) Jesus Christ went from place want to use the colorful illustra- ber. A new peak of 1,261 studies were
to place, publicly teaching the good tions on the cover to begin your conducted. Their circuit assemblies were
by 2,616.
news. (Luke 8:l) Paul preached in presentation. When a person shows attended
The "Integrity Keepersn Convention in
the marketplaces, as is evidenced at interest, you may be able to obtain +Haiti
was
attended by 16-260v
with 262
Acts 17:17. Street witnessing is an his name and address, offering to
at his home
continue the ?h.$:a:d
effective way of reaching people
a new peak of 40,182 pubdiscussion.
lishers reporting in November. Pioneers
with the good news today.
have been steadily increasing there, and
2 We can do street witnessing at
PREPARATION NECESSARY
they now have 9,535 regular pioneers
bus stops, at entrances to train sta- 5 To be effective in street witness- -their 33rd peak in a row.
tions, in front businesses, or near ing, preparation is necessary. En- + Mexico had i ~ 25th
s
consecutive peak
apartment buildings that are In- deavor to read the magazines ahead In November, w ~ t h180,004 publishers reaccessible to us. HOWabout b u s ~of time, a d then select a point or porting.
public ?arks? two that you believe would interest
street corners
P 2 qnew
' t peak
~ ~ of, 29,320
B d ~ publishers
~ ~ ~ r ~
doing street witnessing* we others. I t is helpful to rehearse your : p ag0.A
IIlustbe careful not to stand in front presentation with a family member year
was reached.
of display windows, block entrance- or another publisher. This may help
ways, Or interfere with the
(Cont'd)
you to see where improvements can Announommmnts
flow of traffic.
be made.-Prov. 27:17.
Sing Praises to Jehovah (Large size)
HOW TO DO IT
6 If some apartment buildings in
-Portuguese
3 Approach people! In doing this, the territory are not easily ~ ~ c e s s i -Sing Praises to Jehovah ( S m d size)
we need to be selective. Some expe- ble, street witnessing nearby may
-Chinese, Portuguese
rienced publishers try to establish be a practical means of contacting
Survival Into a New Earth -Arabic
eye contact as they approach the the occupants. I t may be best to do
united in worship of the only T~~~
person, and after a warm greeting, street work early in the morning as
God
-Thai
they go right into their presents- people leave for work or in the eve- Enjoy ~ l f on
s Earth Forever!
ning as they return home. Many
tion.
-Ketchi, Kuna, Lushai, Nepali,
4 Brief presentations are usually encouraging experiences have been
Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
best. Using a question or making a enjoyed by those sharing in street
In Search of a Father
-Japanese
statement that will catch the atten- magazine work.
The Government That Will Bring ParYes, effective street witnessing
tion of the passerby is quite effec-Sesotho, Tswana
adise
tive. When presenting the April 8 will enable many more to Come to an
New Cassette Recordings Available:
Awake! you may want to say: "Good accurate knowledge of the truth.
Album o f Hebrew Scriptures-Volume 1, Genesis to Ruth (set of 18
morning. Do you think that the Let us do it with zeal and enthusicassettes in album; congregation
world will ever kick the smoking asm!
of
and public:
$20.00)
$30.00;
pioneers:
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MAY 1986
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They needed to
"a ly these words." Their doing so
wo%result
in many blessings.
In our day, the Greater Moses, questionable
Jesus Christ, is directing spiritual
Israel and
the "great
of
faithful
worshipers.
We crowd"
too, need
to ap 1 the things w e l & i E i . ~ s ~ s
saidn%veryone that hears these can pervert and corrupt. Approprisayigs
of mine and does
will
be mened to a disc,eT&ale
ate admonition was given about OUI
7:24) We 'hears these sayings by $ ! ~ ~ & " , ~ z i f " , " r ~s,din-c h
r e a h i i f i i e and the Society's sen alike to
art themselv s
publications and by attending con:otels and to y
p:
at hotels
*egation
meetin
s,
assemand
conventios~ITo close ?Z
t -on
to the program, instead of carrying on conversations
w
1
~what we hear?
that may disturb others. Will you
be remembering and applying this
RECENT REMINDERS
During the last circuit assembly CoUnSel?
At circuit assemblies and our
series, emphasis was placed on the
need to seek God's glory and to walk
(Continued on page 8, col. 1 )
w
CO
a
~~Yaf"o~~n~,","d'e,",
MAY 5-11
Communicating well
clearly?
MAY 12-18
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ents?
MAY 26-JUNE 1
the earth?
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ens
Song 55
5 min: Local announcements and
selected Announcements from Our
Kingdom Ministry. Encourage all to
share in magazine work this Saturdav.
-- 12 min: Question Box. A talk with
#
Song 183
1 0 min: Local announcements. Accounts report. Theocratic News.
13 min: "Youths-What
Do You
want out of Life?" T& based on
youth book, chapter 23, pages 180-6.
Highlight need for Christian youths
to establish wholesome goals,
catethemselves to jehovah,
for baptism, support congregation,
and take ministry seriously. Endeav(Cont'd)
congregation meetings, we have
been learning ways to inereasp our
share in the field serviceu~&d~o
imour efp-fmas
ministers
of the good news. Our recent circuit
assembly program highlighted the
pioneer ministry. We were asked,
L'Can ou make room for pioneeri n c d m u beeeX-gtgfng serious
cozsideration to the pioneer service? Have you been e w w m g h g
o
%
W
?
I n 1985, Our Kingdom Ministry
discussed many ways we could improve our ministry. Recommendations were made concerning ways to
follow up the interest found, how to
preach in business territory, how to
offer subscriptions on return visits,
Things k a r n d
proye
STARTINGMAY l8
So"g lK3
10 min: Local announcements. Encourage all to share in magazine
work this Saturday. Briefly consider
specific articles from CUITent magazines that might be featured; outline
talking points.
10 mln: "Presenting the Good News
Song 123
8 min: Local announcements. Enmurage all to share in d o o r - ~ O O r
ministry on first
in June. Literature offer will be Live For6Vsr
book. Give one or two suggestions
for tying in literature offer with current Topic for Conversation. Publishers should pick up literature supplies
for service this weekend.
12 min: "Improving the Quality of
Our Meetings." Encouraging talk. 11lustrate points in paragraph 4 by using material from last week's Watchtower Study or Congregation Book
Study.
25 mln: "1986 'Divine Peace' District conventionw-part TWO. mestion-and-answer consideration of insert, paragraphs 15-31. Everyone
should carefully consider "District
Convention Reminders." Highlight
need for proper decorum and dress
while attending convention. To be handled by presiding overseer.
Song 160 and concluding prayer.
mo
i,"~rs&$,,"taw
anew
m.
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BAPTISM ARRANGEMENTS
he-audience
BE A GOOD LISTENER
SAVING OF SEATS
wstO
'
CONCLUSION
we and our families resolve t o attend all
sessions of t h e 1986 "Divine Peace" District Convention and concentrate on the program. We will not be
disappointed. I n addition, be conscious of t h e needs
31 May
Announcements
Zeal
service has
ministry. The meeting for field serably rncrexxd in the past few Years. vice should be brief, limited to no
In part, .this may be due to better
education of God's people in how to
~
~
, make "meet- ~
present the good news to others ef- m
ings for service beneficial? ,$.A?fectively. Instructive meetings f or
viewing the material in advane and
field service-play q imPI!rt@t--- pa>
-thinkinge;bout Go"mlViaTwumd be
in this e ~ ~ ~process.
t i ~ n helpful
~
others. If you have good
a These meetings
prepare success to
in applying the suggestions
the minds and hearts of the brothers being discussed, you may have helpan'd sisTers for the work they will be ful comments that can be made.
doing. ~h~~~ participating in field
Before _conc&dLn_g_prithpra er,
service
appreciate
meetings that generriTry ?he one c ~ n a & ' ~ i ~
G
~
~
~
New world Trans.ation of the ~~l~ highlight good practical points and should check to make sure that
that
them
those in the group know withscpjptures, deluxe edition ( ~ ~ b i l a ) ;
be effective in their preaching activ- they will go and whgre th,Z$fwill be
available in black or maroon
-Danish, Portuguese ity.
working. ~iifficieiitxe3ritoryshould
In order to benefit those attend- be assigned so that all will.b e m & T o
Reasoning From the Scriptures
-Italian, Korean ing, the one assigned to ond duct the keep busy for the full time they
meeting should think in advance of are in the field ministry. After the
Enjoy Life on Earth Forever!
what he will do to make it both in- prayer, all should proceed to the
-&jabi
From Kurukshetra t o Armageddon teresting and instructive. The daily territory, thus making the best use
text canbe discussed, especially-if of time.
-And Your Survival
-Malayalam, Tamil it i s a~p11~6rEte
tor fielaservice.
Well-planned meetings for serhe Government That will Bring Para- P'IS frpm Meetin S for Fie-iFSer- vice can greatly help us to get orga-Chichewar Ewe, Ga, vice should b e - u k d There mtWT33 nized and to present the message
dise
Hiri Motu, Kwanyama, Luvale, New zih
ets%
' &"ti
would be appropri- more effectively. Man
t that
Guinea Pidgin, Shona, Silozi, Sranan ate to consider portions fri%m7i%&- they share more z e i n the
Tongo, Tuvaluan. Twi soning From the-Scriitures. YE-a ministry and stay out bnger as a
Watch Tower Publications Index for r < s z t , those attending should feel result of beine DX
lv instr
d
1984
-English better equipped to carry on their a f E e meetings f o x l d s e r v i c e
Question BOX
How can we help our Bible students to qualify for baptism as disciples of Jesus Christ?
This can most effectively be done
by (1)conducting a regular and progressive home Bible study, (2) encouaging regular attendance and
participation at the five weekly congregation meetings, and (3) as soon
as they become Scripturally qualified, helping and training them to
have a meaningful share in the field
ministry.
Jesus Christ commissioned his
followers to make disciples, to baptize them, and to teach them to
observe his commandments. That
commission remains in effect to
this day, as indicated by the words:
"And, look! I am with you all the
days until the ~0n.cluslonof the sYstem of things."--~att. 28:19, 20.
A disciple is one who accepts and
actively promotes the teachings of
another. heref fore, those being
bapt~zednot only must have gained
abasic
Of
truth but
already be demonstrating by
(Continued 0%Page 8,
8)
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THEOCRATIC NEWS
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ress and grow in their love for Je709,931
hovah ana in their desire to serve TOTAL
him.
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,427
rable
guage
of the student,
publications
otherthat
compaset
~ : Society
forth basic Bible teachings and explain Jehovah's righteous requirements for mankind can be used.
JUNE 16-22
How would vou respond to
1. An anarv
- .householder?
1 Many good things we enjoy are
says he is associated with Jehovah's gift of
already a Christian? (See i7ea- summertime. (Jas. 1:17)Are we resoning book, p. 19.)
solved to use this summer to his
praise? Of course, our theocratic
activities should remain in first
JUNE 23-29
place during all seasons of the year.
In local territory
Surelv we will have this in mind as
we plan our summer activities.
What are common o;iections?
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Announcements
new personality and to conduct our- al food outlined for the Theocratic
selves as spiritual persons. (Gal. 5 : Ministry School? Be sure to keep
Progresslvo Ministry
(Cont'd) 2 2 ~23; Eph. 4 : 2 4 ) We are better up with the scheduled Bible readequipped to deal with personal rob- ing and take time to research Bible
Ems. We are enabled to overlook highlights in the
publics~ f ~ ~ $ " g ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ rOf ~
{ ;
Others, "andg ~tions.
If you review ahead of time
months of June and July we can promote peace and unity ln the
have a full share in the distribution gregation. (Col. 3:10113, 14) All of the material of talks 1 , 3 , and 4, you
will find the presentations in the
Of this
publication.
this can be refreshing to us and to school more interesting. Important
ever, as progressive ministers, we others.
Bible instruction will be more deepwant
than
place
3 Personal study also better
A
record of
place- equips us to help interested persons ly impressed on your mind.
7 preparing for the Service Meetmerits
be kept- Why? Be- we contact in the field ministry.
a major portion
cause in placing the Live Forever Confidently we will be able to 'make ing does notrequire
we are provlWg the house- a defense before everyone that de- of our personal study time, but this,
too, should be included in our schedwith a principal
mands of us a reason for the hope in ule. ~f you use just a few minutes
study' Our Illtimategoal is
US.' (1 Pet. 3:15) Like Our Exem- each week to go over the program
make
a
Jesus, we Can Speak as that is outlined in Our Kingdom
p l ~Christ
,
effort
be made
return one having authority, accurately Ministry,
this will help keep your
within the week, if possible, to deo m g Jehovah's a and able to faith strong and help you to express
velop the interest even
point out clearly and logically what your faith to others in the field minministers learn t' the Scriptures teach.-Matt.
7: istry.
take advantage of every opportuni- 28, 29.
s A balanced program for personal
t y to offer a Bible study. Some pubstudy will help toward your being
HOW AND WHEN TO STUDY
lishers are able to start. studies on
Our aim should be to do more :made mighty in the man you are
the first call. When directing the
householder's attention to the book, than just read over study material. "Side." (Eph. 3:16) Yes* a strong
deepened love
Jehovah
use paragraphs that you have se- I t takes time to reflect on what we
broader
lected in advance. These should be read. Ask yourself: How does the and Christ
and greater effectiveness in
directly related to the subject un- material apply to me? What does it
der discussion and have questions reveal about Jehovah, his qualities, the ministry-a11 these benefits and
that are likely to arouse interest. and his ways? How might I use this more-make person* study worthhave a good
Publishers who carefully prepare to information to help others? How while. Do
study?
do this are more successful in start- does it relate to what I already for
ing studies than are those who show know about the subject? By docongregation studies
the householder portions of the ing research to answer questions in the book United
raised, we will gain a broadened un- Only True God: in Worship of the
book at random.
8 We have come to be part of Jeho- derstanding of the study material
vah's progressive organization, and and See how it fits into the overall June 1: Page 152 (third and fourth
Jehovah lovingly assists us to keep pattern of truth. This is how undersections)
pace with it. Let us all respond to standing is acquired.-Prov. 4 : 5 .
June
8
:
Pages
153, Par- 14to 156,
that help by being progressive in
Developing a good study routine
our ministry. By taking advantage requires setting aside and holding
par. 6
of the abundant direction and train- to specific times for study. (Corn- June 15: Pages 156, par. to 161, par.
ing he provides, "let us by love grow pare Philippians 3:16.) Some may
par.
170*parup in all things into him who is the find this clifticult to do, but it be- June 22: Pages
comes easier with time and effort. June 29: Pages 170, par. 5 to 172, par. 8
head, Christ."-Eph.
4:15.
(Continued
On
gage 4~
)'
1621
PRWNnNG
NEWS
on interested people, the initial interest may soon fade away and be
difficult to rekindle.
By Following Up Interest
Promptly
l The apostle Paul encouraged
Timothy: "Preach the word, be a t it
urgently. . do the work of an evangelizer full ac~omplishyour ministry."
im. 4:2, 5) That counsel
well applies today.
There is an urgent need to find
those remaining ones who are "sighing and groaning" over t h e corruption prevailing in Christendom.
(Ezek. 9:4) Indeed, "the whole
world is lying in the power of the
wicked one," so that people everywhere need the Kingdom. (1John
making
5:19) We can h& tKem
effective return vlsits. Following up
interest promptl, can save lives.
.
d
I'HEOCRATIC NEWS
t Bolivia's 4.393 publishers averaged 1 4
hours in the field ministry for the month of
~ ~ ~ y ~ Republic
i c a had
n new peaks of
9,289 publishers and 16,044 Bible studies in January. Zone overseer's talk was
for a specific time the following + French Guiana had a new peak of 405
week, later in the same week, or publishers
in January, a 14-percent increase.
even the next day if appropriate.
t In January, Ghana reached a new peak
FOLLOW UP ALL INTEREST
As Christians we are all encour- averaged 13 hours and one Bibie study.
aged to make disciples. (Matt. 28: Kenya had a new peak of 3,600 publishfor January. Congregation publishers
19) In addition to those who accept ers
there are averaging 16.5 hours in the serBible literature, others may be in- vice and thus were able to report a new
terested in the good news. Some Peak of 5,716 Bible Studies.
t South A f r ~ c areported a new peak of
who decline to acce t literat
38,291 publishers for January, along with
maV be
-bu-w
a new oeak of 2.522 reaular oioneers.
CALL BACK SOON
you detect interest, wheth- t wede en's peak of i , 2 9 l 'regular pio3 When you make a return vis- f-j
neers is a 22-percent increase compared
it soon after the initial call, the er literature is placed or not, by all with
January one year ago. A new peak 01
householder is more likely to re- KIeans call back and
to culti- 20,339 publishers was also reached.
We are looking
t you discussed: vate the-st.
(Cont'd)
You will be in a good position to pick for people who are interested in the I Announcements
up the conversation where you left good news.
Reasoning From the Scriptures
' A special pioneer in Korea
off and develop the interest further.
-Afrikaans,Sepedi,Tswana,Xhosa
=
You may be able to increase the sensed latent interest in a W
you can ~ i v Forever
e
in Paradise on
who
always
refused
to
a
c
c
e
p
t
h
e
Earth
(Small size)
interest bef,"ri!magazines.
'l'ne
ioneer
put
the
-German,
Kwanyama
duce ne a tive thoughts into the
The Time for True Submission to God
rnaaazines aside. a'nd
the woman
h
d?r's mind.
-Italian
While 1sorkina in field service was willing to di'scuss a few araNew Cassette Recordings Available:
of the
one Monday, a sister
and witExodus (set of three; congregation and
nessed to a young mother who was
public: $4.50;pioneers: $3.75)
despondent arw-hope.
She for a second discussion. After a few
_T+llil"
the
was having a
made a return visit on TIf some congregations k d i t advisable
Ine
and started a Bible study. The wom- Bibl
t o cancel the Congregation Book Study
an commented that she had nev- mpnths she was able to e0
for their convention week, half the ass signed material may be considered dure r had her questions answered so Serious famil o osition and b
ing the study for the previous week and
clearly from the Bible. Another call @ r , " a c h i a
with the study following the conven~f you really want to stimulate +f
was made on Frida to &raw atteriinterest and start Bible studies, it UOn.
ioi t
The Vietnamese-language sessions
for Sunday. The wonian is very important that you follow
scheduled for the Montreal
t h a t firct R-i
and conatt
interest promptly. Doing so will previously
Quebec, convention, July 24-27, 1986;
t i e m a k i n g spiritual progress. If bring you m m e s s i n g s from Je- e l l not be held.
we wait too long before calling back hovah's hand.
I
MARCH
Keep Actlve
(Cont'd) provide you with a good foundation
AV.
AV.
AV.
AV.
some cases, the entire family can for beginning the regular pioneer
pubs. Hrs. Mags. R.V. Bi.St.
share in this privilege, resulting in work in September. Even if your
Sp'l Pios.
293 131.2 95.2 57.1 5.7
greater joy and unity in the fami- present circumstances will not al- Pies.
45,377 86.6 48.2 32.4 3.3
ly circle. An increasing number of low you to share in the regular pio- Aux.Pios.
62,558 59.7 34.1 17.6 1.4
work, you can still work
family members have set a goal of neer
615,653 10.1
7.6 3.9 0.4
toward increasing the time you Pubs.
sharing in the auxiliary pioneer normally
spend in field service. You
work every summer.
Newly
Dedicated
Ones
Baptized:
2,752
be able to make arrangements
&Then there are those who are may
to accompany the pioneers in the Our March report is outstanding. We all rejoice
planning to begin regular pioneer- ministry, encourage them, and in thenew peak Of 723,881 publishers.For this
service year, we had our sixth peak in regular
ing on September 1, 1986. Thou- share-in their joy.
pioneers. The 62,558 auxiliary pioneers is the
sands who started pioneering last
Many distractions can interfere highest for any month of March thus far,
September are now looking forward with our summer preaching activi- surpassing the fine number reporting in
to attending the Pioneer Service ty. ~~t the wise ones will keep their March 1985 by 17,227. There was also a new
in return visits. And, for the first time, we
School later this year. If you begin priorities straight, putting King- peak
passed the half-million mark in home Bible
serving as an auxiliary pioneer dur- dom interests first. Staving busv in studies. the actual number beina 513.179. a
ing the summer months, you will be the preaching work i t a 1 tihes new peak. What a tremendous witness 'to
Jehovah's praise! In thankfulness to Jehovah,
able to build up your return visits shows that we recognize the urgen- our
desire is to praise him more fully.-Ps.
and start Bible studies. This will cy of these last days.
loo: 1-5.
r-s sPThe
A
*
.
.
7233881
The April report brings joy to our hearts! What a privilege to share zealously in so many
fine works!(Titus 2:14) We give thanks and praiseto Jehovah for prospering our efforts.The
extent of the marvelous witness given is reflected in the report below:
Total Publishers: 725,799. This surpasses our March peak by 1,918.
Total Auxiliary and Regular Pioneers: The total number of auxiliary pioneers was 96,084,
which was commendable.While this is not a new peak, when this figure is added to the new
peak of 45,786 regular pioneers,the combined total is 5,182 over the total of auxiliary and
regular pioneers in April 1985.
Total Hours: 15,413,888. This is 977,814 over our peak in April a year ago.
Return Vlsits: 5,085,665. Exceeds our previous peak in March by 106,943.
JULY 1986
Home Bible Studies: 524,548. This is more than 11,000 over our peak last March.
Vol. 29, No. 7
The sum total of our activity for April, when added to what is being done worldwide,
STATES OF eMERICA
represents a fine spirit of godly devotionand self-sacrifice.It emphasites,as Jesus foretold,
that his followers would do 'greater works' in giving a Kingdom witness. (John 14:12) May
we all keep on sharing joyfully In such "worksHto God's glory.
I MINISTRY I
\
JUNE 30-JULY 6
When offering the
Live Forever book
What specific talking points
and illustrations will you use?
How will you pave the way for
a return visit?
JULY 7-13
hen at the door
In what ways can your companion share?
How can young ones participate?
JULY 14-20
What can be done
When weather conditions are
not favorable?
When few turn out for service?
If few people are at home?
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
JULY 21-27
In working rural territory,
how may
1. It be worked most effectively?
2. Those waiting in car use time
wisely?
\
3. Consideration be shown for
,those waiting in car?
JULY 28-AUGUST 3
,$.
HOWcan the
Reasoning book help
1. When your introduction is not
arousing
- interest?
2- When making return visits?
1q
1 HOWfavored
:?!:
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Our Kingdom Ministry (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 paid at Brooklyn, N.Y and at additional mailing d5ces.
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Song 177
10 min: Local
Theocratic News.
2 0 min: Using Reasoning Book
to Encourage One Another. Talk
and demonstrations based on pages
117-21. Barnabas was known as a
warmhearted and generous Person.
He Willingly gave of himself to help
his brothers. His visit to Antioch was
a sfnulus to the new disciples. His
warm words and thoughts moved the
new disciples "to continue in the Lord
with hearty pu.rpose." (Acts 11:23)
Giving encouragement effectively
brings results- The recipient benefits
by receiving courage, hope, andconfidence to face adiffic~ltsituation.
We all need encouragement and to
be encouraging to One
what
can we say and do to help each other
face problems and continue serving
Jehovah with "hearty purpose"?
JJEMONS-TIONS:
(1)
visits older publisher. Older publisher
is unable to attend meetings regularly because of illness and is down in
publisher shares thoughts of
for older publisher,s
many years of faithful service and
perhaps relates a good experience
publisher had with older one in field
service hnversation lends itself to
2
4.13 16 and related
mate~alin Reasbni;tg book. (2) Two
brothers having a chat after meeting.
~~~~~~~~~i~~
turns to day,s activities
and secular work. B~~~~~~relates
how his job is in jeopardy because
company might fail. They five in economically depressed area and brother is already having a' hard time
making ends meet. other brother
sympathizes with Brother's feelings;
he, too, is having a hard time.~
i
peace of mind in what Scriptures have
to say. Reasoning book under "Economic Problems," page 120. Discussion based on Matthew 6:33 and Romans 8:35,38,39.
15 min: Literature offer for August.
Discuss talking points from brochures that can effectively be used by
younger and newer publishers as well
as those more experienced.
Song 52 and concluding prayer.
Announcements
lLiterature
-WQ
THEOCRATIC NEWS
+peak
Brazil reported their fifth consecutive
in publishers, 181,731, and their
place. Ask yourself: If I were in his 31st consecutive peak for regular pioplace, what words would console or neers with 7,326 in February.
interest me? Then proceed accord- + Chile reached a new peak of publishers
February with 27,374. This is a 10.9ing to what you discern to be of for
percent increase over last year's average.
interest to him. If you see that he is During the month, 11.8 percent of all pubnot in a position to converse, then lishers shared in some form of pioneer
shorten the discussion, perhaps of- service.
Germany had a successful subscription
fering the latest magazines or a +
campai n obtaining 5 780. This re re
tract and promising to call a t a sentsa!3~percentincr;aseoverlast8eb:
more convenient time. By discern- ruary9scampaign.
Jamaica had a new peak of 7,892 pubing what concerns the householder +
lishers in February and a new peak of
and being empathetic, we are in a 8,215 studies.
better position to share the KingAPRIL SERVICE REPORT
dom message in a heartfelt manner.
7 Experienced publishers espeAv.
Av.
Av.
Av.
cially need to demonstrate empathy
Pubs. Hrs. Mags. R.V. Bi.St.
when helping new ones in field ser294 130.8 88.3 55.6 5.8
vice. Recalling our own initial hesi- Sp'l Pios.
45,786 87.1 45.4 31.5 3.3
tancy and feelings of nervousness Pios.
when starting to go from door to AUX. pios. 96,084 58.9 31.7 16.0 1.3
door, or perhaps when giving our pubs,
583,635
9.8
7.0
3.6 0.4
first talk, can help us to maintain TOTAL 725,799
the proper mental attitude. ReflectNewlyDedicatedonesBaptized: 2,714
ing on how others helped US will
CULTIVATING EMPATHY
enable
us
to
know
what
to
do
and
Schedule for congregation stud3 We should consider the needs of
our neighbors. By doing s~ we will Say when giving counsel and in- ies in the book United in Worship of
~
t
r
u
c
t
i
o
n
to
new
and
inexperienced
the Only True God:
be imitating our heavenly Father.
Jehovah loves people and appreci- Ones. BY showing patience, love, July 6: Pages 173, pa*. 9
atestheir needs. H~ likes to see his and a genuine willingness to assist,
to 177, par. 3
be
them make
creatures happy. Hence, he was We
July 13: Pages 177, par. 4
Wiritual
progress.
moved with pity and compassion to
to 183,par. 14
'Showing empathy for those in
provide mankind with a ransom,
20: Pages la4?
par.
the
field
and
to
our
brothers
and
saving them from their sinful state.
to 187, par. 9
sisters
reflects
the
Christian
per-John 3:16.
July 27: Pages
par.
The world of mankind is in dire sonality. Let us always look for opto 191, par. 17
portunities
to
demonstrate
it,
folneed of ~
~~ di
,~~talone
~~ can
d
~
~
.
Beginning the week of August 3,
provide a lasting solution to the lowing the example of Jehovah God
we will use the book True Peace and
and
of
his
Son, Christ Jesus.-Eph.
problems that plagueus. ~~~~~i~~
Securitg-How Can You Find It?
about this Kingdom has helped us to 5:1p 2.
cope with our problems and has set
News
(Cont'd) or on Saturdays. We want to search
us free from Babylonish religion. share
By putting ourselves in the place of in such united worship is a joyous out all interested people and tell
the householders, we will be moved privilege. (Ps. 95:6; 100:2) Auxilia- them of the Kingdom hope, do we
not?
with pity and compassion to share ry
is another excellent
If we are to reach the hearts
with them the truth from God's
Word, enabling them to experience ~
~ ~ ~ ~ , " , " ~ ~ ~~ m ~ ~ ; r
the joy we have come to know. and ~ u g u sas
t an auxiliary pioneer? effectiveness of our ministry. The
-John 8:32, 36.
InviteOthers
the same, and July offer of the Live Forever book
5 Jesus carried out his ministry
work together in sharing the good is not new to us, but can we enhance
with love and heartfelt feelings for news.
our ability to present it to people?
mankind. He showed deep concern
may have as
for people, and those that listened asummer goal amorecom~letecov-Carry the Reasoning book, and t r y
using various presentations from it.
to him knew that he cared for them erage Of
and you can supand sympathized with their situa- Port that too. I t may be possible If objections are raised, use it to
find an answer. Or, between calls,
tion. (
~ 5:12,13;
~
k~~~k~ 6:32-34)
assist a nearby congregation in check to see what you might say in
ourpersonallovefor neighbor will to
also become evident if we cultivate working territory that has not been order to be even more effective a t
covered for some time. How about the'next door.
and demonstrate empathy just as not-at-homes
in your own congrega7 Because we are favored with the
Jesus Christ did.
tion territory? If certain residents Kingdom good news, we have the
HOW DEMONSTRATED
are consistently not a t home, are privilege of sharing it with others.
6 HOWcan we demonstrate that not such homes like unworked terri- May we all be confident of Jehovah's
concern in our ministry? We need tory? With more daylight hours, try blessings and increased happiness
to be discerning, take note of the making late afternoon or early eve- as we do our utmost to help others
householder's circumstances and ning calls. Those not home on Sun- learn the truth during July.-Acts
comments, and put ourselves in his days may be found during the week 20:35.
With Empathy
,Lovers of themselves, selfassuming, haughty, and puffed Up
with pride" (2 Tim' 3:1-5) How apt'y the
describes the generation in which we live! The materialistic way of life and the me-first
Of today have caused
men to isolate themselves and to be
unconcerned with their neighbor's
the
to put
oneself in the other person's place,
is not
observed
people in the world.
Showing empathy is a necessity
if we are to be successful in our
ministry. This is
easy.
are confronted with problems and anxieties that can hinder
us from thinking Of Others.
What
can we
to make
we do
become lax in this regard?
;~~~~
$~~:;y
AUGUST 1986
Vol. 29, No. 8
FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE GOVERNMENTBROCHURE
AUGUST 11-17
Offering the brochures
1. How do you determine which
brochure to offer?
AUGUST 25-31
Helping young publishers
Eccl. 8:Q-Man's
burdensome.
rule
The Circuit 0
. Provision for
Song 139
10 min:
ropfiate~nnouncements
from Our
Ministry and 10cal announcements. Encourage
to
share in magazine witnessing on setand Saturday of August. Suggest appropriate presentations for current
magazines.
15 min: ~
~needs~ or talk
a on
l qsthe
Bible Relevant for Me?'' m May 22,
1986, Awake!
20 min:U
E
can H~~~
~
a
Share." Talk and demonstrations. After a brief introduction based on paragraphs 1 and 2, present t h r e e
well-rehearsed demonstrations of
presentations discussed in paragraphs 3-5. Encourage young publishers in the congregation to learn
presentation. AS time permits, get
comments from publishers about brachure offer and how they did in the
field service on first Sunday of the
month. Remind publishers that brochure placements are to be counted as
booklets.
Song 166 and concluding prayer.
Zingdom
WEEK
AUGUST 24
Song 26
5 min: Local announcements.
15 min: " 9 e Cicuit e e ~ s e e r ' sVisit
p~
d P j
--
-A ,
--
-'L4f?
congregation. The regular pioneer hour requirement is figured on a yearly basis. The
congregation
'nue to record
c
h report each
cnrd
month 02a Congregaao&s Pgblisher
?card (S-21). T K Sensure
~ that the c%gregaxon will have the pioneer's correct total of
hours, placements, and other activity at the end
of the service year. .When a pioneer fails to
meet the goalofhours?for the m k t h , he should
be sure to state the reason on the b a o f his
S-4 report, w a s he did previously on the
S-200 Regular Pioneer Report form. The secretary -will- note
~ t
s"
coTumn of the Congregation's Publisher Record
card. As pointed out later in this insert, provision will be made to inform the Society of the
total hours for each pioneer at the e ~ of
d the
service year, and any reasons for failure to
meet the hour requirement will be stated on
that report.
9 The congregation secretary should continue
-r -to mail the Congre-t
_ ~ ~ - 1 ) ?the
to
Society each monLh, just as he has been doing.
The repoxwill show the total field s e r v i c s tivitywpublishers,
--auxiliary pioneers, and
regular pioneers. Thjs kgas noLch-.
One
feature of the report that will $b tis
that on the b e of the&
formithere will be
a place
--- to advlse the Society when a pioneer
changes congregations or when there is a=e
change, such as when a single sister gets married. Previously, pioneers could inform the Society of a change in their congregation or name
by noting this information on the back of their
pioneer report. N&w the secretcgy will be res_~onsible'loradvising us of changes by indicating such o n s b i % k of the congreg-pE. wnenever a name change is reported, the
pzneer's Watchtower Indentification and Assignment card (s-202j<should be returned
&
-the secretary, and the Society will issue the
pioneer a new card showing the adjustment.
lo At the end of the service year, the secretary will continue to- send the Congregation
e a l v s i s Report (s-loft0 the Society as in previous years. Beginning this September, the s c will list on the back of the S-10 form the
n
o pioneers as
their total hours
of September 1 e a
for the months they pioneered consecutively
through the end of the-service year.
l1 By now congregations should have a sup-
/6,h0
Announcements
GO~~H
...
but
vaws
and
:loxf.pios.
THEOCRATIC NEWS
Barbados had a new peak of 1,548 publishers in March. Circuit assemblies were
attended by 2,719, and 3 0 were baptized.
Cyprus had a new peak of 1,099 publishers in March.
Liberia reported a new peak of 1,330
publishers
and da new peak
~ ~ for March
~
~ of
2,458 Bible studies. The publishers averaged 15.8 hours.
New Zealand reported a new peak of
9,445 publishers, as well as peaks in
hours, return visits, and studies in March.
Papua New Guinea had peaks of 1,776
publishers and 2,170 studies in March.
Solomon Islands had a peak of 6 5 2
publishers in March.
Sri Lanka had new peaks of 9 3 3 publishersand 1.181 studies in March.Aoeak
in hours was.also reported.
Swaziland reported a new peak of 8 7 8
publishers for March. It is encouraging to
note the publishers averaged 17.8 hours
in field service.
Trinidad had new peaks in March of
4,419 publishers and 6,057 studies.
*
*
*
+
+
+
Pmgresdvely Walk in
Jehovah's Way
E;V&
--%
3 our ~
i
~
~
d and ~
disciple-making work is
ing toward its conclusion. soon it
will be accomplished "and then the
end
come."
24~14)will
we be m o n g those feeling satisfied, knowing we did our utmost in
Jehovah's service? (Compare 2 Peter 3:11,14.) Having personal service goals will help us to share fully in declaring abroad the m g d o m
good news. What can we do individU
,
to increae and reflne our sacrifice of -oraise to Jehovah?-Heb.
13:15.
4 For some, it could mean participating regularly in field service on
the f i s t Sunday of every month.
Once that goal has been accomplished, we may also find that we
are able to schedule service regularly at other times during the
month. If up until now we have
been spending only a few hours in
the ministry each month, could we
perhaps set a personal goal to
increase our time in the field to
ten or more hours? It may be
(Continued on page 8, COZ. 8 )
them, if necessary, in the conversation gives them confidence. Usually, the person who studied with a
new one helps him to get started in
the field ministry. Children should
receive training from their parents.
But others can help; in fact, the
Scriptures encourage us to help
one another. (Prov. 27:17; Gal. 6%)
Perhaps you know someone in your
Congregation Book Study group
who would be happy to have an invitation to go with you in the service from time to time.
With a view to assisting others
in the congregation, Paul instructed Titus to "keep on speaking
what things are fitting." Following
through on this counsel, he then
explained the role of both "the
aged men" and "the aged women" in
building up the congregation. (Titus 2:l-4) New and younger ones
are particularly in need of assistance in molding their lives so as
to be pleasing to God. As they are
built up, they will qualify to instruct others in the truth. Today,
as in the first century, mature
brothers and sisters alike should
take seriously their Scr.iptura1
roles to be examples and to assist
(Continued on page 4, coz
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sEPTEMBEa:z)
L.
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P.
Announcements
Service overseer and brother handling
literature should note the following upcoming campaigns and prepare for these
now b y ordering supplies early and in sufficient quantity t o fill, the congregation's
needs. September: Lafe-How Dtd It Get
Here? B y Evolution or by Creation? The
contribution is $2.50. Small size for a contribution o f $1.25. 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 and True Peace and
Security-How Can You Find It? T h e contribution is $4.50. December: My Book of
Bible Stories for a contribution of $2.50.
T h e new brochure "Look! I A m Making All
Things NewN will also be offered for a
contribution o f 301%
The presiding overseer or someone assigned by him should audit the congregation's accounts on September 1 or as soon
as possible thereafter.
W e are pleased t o announce that a new
Cost List has been prepared. Four copies
are being sent to each congregation, ~h~~
shouldbe distributed to the secretary and
the brothers caring for the literature,
magazines, and accounts.
New Publications Available:
New World Translation of the Holy
pmng
$
6
d-?L-r
Question BOX
mn
mEeNNvs
As a Family
One of the hest qualities that a
parent can implant in his child is
the desire to share the Kingdom
effort
Prpz:fge$Eygi
(Cont'd)
presiding overseer makes arrangements for this.
Preparation for baptism should
not be rushed Therefore the individual should inform t i e elders
well in advance of the time he
plans to get baptized. It is not necessary for the elders to wait until
an assembly has been announced
before going over the questions
with those who are preparing for
baptism. Those conducting Bible
studies should be alert to the spiritual progress of their students,
discern when they are approaching
dedication, and let them know how
to make arrangements for baptism.
~
l reviewing
d
~ the ~
questions
~
with a
desiring to be haptized may decide that it would be
advisable for him to make further
spiritual advancement before taking this important step. Perhaps he
needs to take in more knowledge
or become more adept a t expressing
faith
others.
(1gain
Pet.
3:15)his
It may
be to
that
he should
additional experience in the field
ministry. Or it could be found that
he really does not yet qualify for
baptism. (See Acts 8:36.) In each
case, the elders should outline
what further progress is needed
and, if necessary, arrange f o r
whatever personal assistance may
be required to help the person to
qualify later.
Question BOX
MINISTRY
OCTOBER 1986
Vol. 29, No. 10
FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCTOBER 6- 12
What encouragement for
field service is found in
1. Matthew 13:41,42?
2. Matthew 25:31-33?
3. Revelation 14:6?
OCTOBER 13- 19
How can a positive attitude
be maintained toward
.I.
The subscription offer?
2. Frequently worked territory?
3. Common objections?
OCTOBER 20-26
What introduction
would you use for
1. An elderly person?
2. A parent?
3. A teenager?
OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2
How can we display
good manners
1. When walking or driving in field
service?
2. When at the doors?
CONVLRsAT'
Lasting Happiness
Only by
Jehovah's Government.
Eccl. 8:9-Man's rule
burdensome.
Mic. 4:3,4-Jehovah's
government brings blessings
Song 192
L-&
'i'
m.
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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 "G" and
there is no other speech quality marked "I" or 'W,"
then
the counselor should circle the box,where the "G," "I," or
T'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 to give his counsel directly to each student. As
time allows after the giving of 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: Brothers giving Assignment
No. 1 should select a theme where needed. Students assigned the second talk should choose a theme that will
allow for the best coverage of the material. Students
assigned the third and fourth talks should use the theme
shown. Prior to giving the talk, students will want to read
over the School Guidebook material dealing with the
speech quality being worked on.
TIMING: No talk should go overtime. Neither should
the counsel and remarks of the counselor. Talks Nos. 2
through 4 should tactfully be stopped when the time is up.
The brother assigned to give the "stop signal" should do
so promptly. When brothers handling Assignment No. 1
go 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. In preparation, review the assigned material and
complete the scheduled Bible reading. The school overseer will have covered main points that should have been
highlighted but that were overlooked by the speakers.
Only the Bible may be used during this 25-minute review.
The balance of the t i e 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 difficult 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 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 to 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 to be present at
every weekly session, by preparing their assignments
well, and by participating in question sessions. It is hoped
that all students will view their assignments 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.
SCHEDULE
Jan. 4
Song No. 46
No. 1: The Bible: A Firm Foundation for Faith (st pp. 7-8,
pars. 1-11)
No. 2: Psalm 72
No. 3: td 2B The Christian's Part in God's Final War
NO.4: td 3C "Baptism for the Dead" Is Unscriptural
No. 1: God's Word: Who Wrote It and When? (si pp. 10-12,
pars. 21-33)
No. 2: Psalm 79
No. 3: td 4E Other "Holy Books" Are Not Inspired
No. 4: td 4G "Old" and "New" Testaments Both Important
Mar. 22
Psalm 119:33-112
Song No. 160
No. 1: Numbers: Who Wrote It and When? (si pp. 30-1,
pars. 1.10)
No. 2: Psalm 119:97-112
No. 3: td 17B From Paradise Lost to Paradise Restored
No. 4: td 17D Men Unable to Destroy the Earth
Psalm 119:113-176
Song No. 159
No. 1: Numbers 1:lto 12:16 (si pp. 31-2, pars. 11-19)
No. 2: Psalm 119:161-176
No. 3: td 18A Evolution Is Unscriptural
No. 4: td 20A Christian's Relationship to World Governments
No. 1:
No. 2:
No. 3:
No. 4:
Feb. 22
Song No. 91
J u l y 26 Bible reading: P r o v e r b s 1 5 a n d 1 6
Song No. 145
No. 1: 1Samuel 1:lto 15:35 (si pp. 54-5, pars. 7-17)
No. 2: Proverbs 15:l-16
No. 3: td 32A Judgment of All People
No. 4: td 32B The Thousand-Year Judgment Day
Aug. 23 B i b l e r e a d i n g : P r o v e r b s 23 and 24
Song No. 89
No. 1: 2 Samuel 13:l to 24:25 (si pp. 61-3, pars. 17-27)
No. 2: Proverbs 24:l-16
No. 3: td 35C More Required Than Decalogue to Gain Life
No. 4: td 35D Decalogue Righteous but Not Binding on
Christians
June 2 1 Bible r e a d i n g :
Proverbs 7 a n d 8
Song No. 14
No. 1: Judges 1:lto 9:57 (si pp. 47-8, pars. 9-17)
No. 2: Proverbs 8:22-36
No. 3: td 28B Only One Correct Interpretation of Bible
No. 4: td 29B God's Name to Be Made Known
Aug. 30 W r i t t e n Review. C o m p l e t e P r o v e r b s 9 t o 24
Song No. 177
Song No. 42
5
Provbrbs 25 and 26
No. 1:
No. t:
No. 8:
No. 4:
Song No. 95
No. 1: 2 Kin- 1 2 1 to 2530 (st pp. 72-3, pars. 25-32]
No. 2: Ecclesiastes 7:l-12
No. 8: td 41A God's Kingdom Provision Is for AU Men
No. 4: td 37H Those Having Bible Helps Need Study, Spiritual
Progress
8 to 10
Song No. 53
No. l: 2 Chronicles W.1 to 3623 (sl pp. 83-4, pars. 25-33)
NO. Z: Isaiah 9:l-12
No. 3: td 47B Many Religions; How True One Can Be
Identified
No. 4: td 47D Exposure of False Leaders Required to Protect
God's "Sheep"
Carefully
Ecclesiastes 8
1s-
13
nese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Savolumes: $32.00, or $8.00 per volmoan, Spanish, and Swedish. Until the Exume, arranged as follows: Volume 1,
Genesis through Exodus chapter 11;
amining the Scriptures booklets are availVolume 2, Exodus chapter 12
able and shipments are made, these will
through Leviticus; Volume 3, Numappear as "Back Ordered" on congregation
bers through Deuteronomy chapinvoices. The Examining the Scriptu~es
ter 22; Volume 4, Deuteronomy
booklets are controlled stock items and
chapter 23 through Judges.)
will be charged to the literature account
a t 30Qeach, which is the publisher rate.
True Peace and Security-How Can
Regular and special pioneers on the list
You Find It? (Four volumes. May be
before July 1,1986, may receive one free
requested on a loan basis or purcopy and obtain additional copies at 206
chased for $5.00.)
each. A separate entry should be made on
Examining the Scriptures Daily-1987
the monthly remittance (S-20) showing
(Four volumes: $5.00)
free copies to pioneers. (See the 1986 Cost
Theocratic Minlstry School Schedule
List, pars. 23-25.)
for 1987 (Free upon request.)
The following publications are now
To
obtain Braille publications, send
available in grade-two English Braille:
separate order, including remittance if
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Scriptures (Genesis through Judges; person that will use them. Mark order:
bound in durable vinyl, set of four ATTENTION: BRAILLE DESK.
7
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THEOCRATIC MEWS
4 A new all-time peak of 61,000 publish-
information. Bring up these points percent increase over last year's average.
On Return Visits
reported a new peak of 79,026
ygu call again and share what They also
when
studies.
1 As ministers of the good news,
you have prepared. This will show 4Bible
Guadeloupe had a peak of 4,558 pubwe are commanded to make disci- the
that you are genupies. (Matt. 28~19,20) Making re- inely interested in them encourag- lishers in May, a 19-percent increase.
4
had a new peak of 4,410 publishturn visits, therefore, is a vital part ing them to respond to tjle message ersHaiti
and thelr fifth consecutive peak In Biof our disciple-making work. When of hope.
ble studies, with 8,006 being reported in
making return visits, we are
4 For others, the challenge is find- May.
On people who have shown interest ing the interested person at home + Nigeria reported another new peak of
in the Kingdom message- They are again. A sister left magazines with a 126,201 publishersfor,May, a 9.7-percent
in need of additional spiritual nour- man but for the next two years was Increase over last years average.
ishment in order to make advance- unable to find him home. when she
merit in the truth. They need
be finally did find him, he told her he Awdke! Aim in Full Cdor
made more keenly aware of their enjoyed the magazines and would
Beginning with its January 8,
spiritual needPet. 2:2; &Iatt.like to continue receiving them. But
joins The
5:3) Return visits afford us the OP- his work schedule still made it very 1987,
portunity to fill this need as we help difficult to find him ina all^ after Watchtower as a four-color publication. In addition to making indipeople to gain wisdom from God's many attempts tomake
the vidual
copies more attractive,
Word.
sister again found him
Plan ahead. Set aside time for ready to talk H~ greeted her by this should enhance our presentareturn visits. Many arrange to make asking:
mustI do to become tion of the subscription offer in the
return visits after they do house-to- a witness?,, H~ studied and is now future.& we anticipate a wider disthese two magazines in
house work. In addition, other ar- servingas an elder. ~ i ~ such
d tributionof
i ~ ~
rangements can be made each week peoplebrings real joy. ~t makes the months ahead, congregations
to increase their
for this activity. Some find that by d l . our effortworthwhile. ~ ~ h are
~ encouraged
~ a h
returning in the early evening they blessed this sister*s hard work. distributors' orders in accord with
be
are more likely to find people at ( ~ ~ ~ l . l He
l : will
l ) also take notice local needs. This
delay.
home and in a relaxed frame of
ours. we can enjoy
bless- without
2 The special four-color editions
mind, willing to listen- Can you ings. But where can further help
of Awake! published last October
make time for return visits in your and encouragement be found?
were well received by the brothem
schedule? With persistence on your
5 Service overseers can give assispart, YO? pr0~pectsfor starting a tance and set a fine lead in making and by the public in general. They
home Bible study mll be greatly return visits. When visiting the contributed to the success of the
increased.
book study groups, they can give a subscription campaign at that time.
talk on the importance of return NOWthat all issues of both The
MEETING THE CHALLENGE
visits.
They can demonstrate how to Watchtower and Awake! will be in
Making return visits may pre- start Bible
When working full color, we anticipate a wider dissent a challenge for some, causing with a groupstudies,
in
field
service, they tribution, with significant increases
them to feel apprehensive. Is this can
in the placement of individual cophelp
true in your case? If so, advance make return visits and publishers
start
Bible ies as well as the number of subpreparation may be the remedy.
If you need help in this fea- scriptions obtained.
Since we are calling on those who bre of the ministry, ask your ser- 3 May we all share enthusiasticalhave shown some interest, we al- vice overseer for assistance,
ly in the distribution of these excelready have a basis to start a converlent publications that continue to
sation. Keeping an accurate record
OUR FRUITAGE
play a major role in making Jehoof what you talked about on the 6 Each one who dedicates himself vah's name known everywhere.
initial call is important. It is easier to Jehovah should feel a responsibilto renew interest by referring to ity to share in the disciple-making schedule
for congregation studyour previous conversation and work. If we prepare well and regu- ies in the book True Peace and Sethen building on it. Take note of larly make effective return visits
Find It':
anything they say that will provide we will reap fruitage that will brini CUritY-HoW Can
clues as to their interests and goals rich blessings both to ourselves 'and
in life. Then, with the help of the to those who listen to us.'-1 Tim. October 5: Pages 67* to 74*
Reasoning book, prepare additional 4:16.
October 12: Pages 74* to 83"
Convention Releases
(ContJd)Watch Tower Publications Index October 19: Pages 83- to 911
our new Worpldwide Security book, for 1930-1985. It will surely be 'an October 26: pages 91" to 98
aid for research and a stimulus to * TO0. from subheading.
Are you searching them out?
We were delighted on Sunday Our personal study!
These
gifts through JeJULY SERVICE REPORT
morning to hear an excerpt from hovah's
organization demonstrate
the new cassette tape Kingdom
AV.
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once again that Jehovah knows
d i e s No. 7. Many are already en- what
Pubs. Hrs. Mags. R.V. Bi.St.
things we need in order to do
joying its refreshing
ar- his will.
Spll
Pios.
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120.6
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(Matt. 6:s) Through the
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of the "Divine Peace" District Con- our support and deep appreciation pubs.
645,533 10.0
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(MINISTRY
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features can be
Reliable Hope
do Our
FULL-TIMESERVICE
Pioneering can be amost satisfying way to fulflll one's dedication to
Jehovah. To be successful, pionee~s
must Put spiritual things first m
thew hves. Thew mlnds should not
be loaded down m t h anxieties over
material things to the point that
they lose their efficiency. They
learn to let Jehovah bear their burdens,by casting all their anx?eties
on hm. (1Pet. 5:6, 7) One Sister,
after ten years of pioneering, said:
"Jehovah 1s the one who knows my
problems and can solve them. Can I
serve anyone better than him?"
Did the convention speaker's
definition of dedication cause you
to think seriously about full-time
(Continued on page a, col. 8)
&
fb
cfi bad
Pull-Time Sank.
(Cont'd) better as a Person.' Would you like
service? He quoted Jesus, who said: to get to know Jehovah better as a
"If anyone wants to come after me, Person? John 17:3.
let him djsown himself. ..and conELDERS TO HELP PIONEERS
tinually follow me." (Matt. 16:24) 6 If a pioneer has some W c u l t y in
The apostle Paul prayed that the meeting the hour requirement for
love of his fellow Christians might the month, he should note the reaabound more and more, with a view son on the back of the Field Service
to their being m e d with righteous Report
form (S-4) now used. To give
fruit. (Phil. 1:9-11) In your case, appropriate
help, direction, and
could this mean entering pioneer
service? One sister in her 80's, after counsel, the elders should become
half a century of full-time service, familiar with the information pubsaid concerning pioneering: W h a t lished in the insert of the Februif Jesus Christ would ask you him- ary 1978 Our Kingdom Service.
During December the elders
self?"
5 Have you thought about how pio- should arrange for a meeting of a l l
neering can help you fulflll your the regular pioneers to discuss indedication? If you can make room formation provided by the Society
for it, the benefits are many. One especially for that meeting. I t is
young pioneer sister from the Neth- recommended that this meeting be
erlands said after just one year of conductedby the presiding overseer
pioneering: 'When you are busy and the service overseer. The meetserving Jehovah every day, you be- ing should be spiritual, practical,
come more and more conscious of and encouraging-designed to meet
his purpose. Your personal relation- the needs of the local pioneers. It
ship with him improves also because should help them to continue doing
you study more-and pray more in- their utmost in the full-time sertensely. You get to know Jehovah vice.
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ouncemen men
ts
Equipped to Reason
by Using Godly Knowledge
The apostle Paul was equipped
to reason by using godly knowledge. Acts 17:17 says that "he began to reason in the synagogue
with the Jews
and every day
in the marketplace with those who
happened to be on hand." To the
Corinthians he wrote that their
spiritual weapons were "powerful
by God," enabling Christians to
'overturn reasonings and every
lofty thing raised up against the
knowledge of God.'-2 Cor. 10:4, 5.
We, too, are equip~edwith po
erful information, enabling us
reason with whomever we happ
to meet in our ministry. Like Paul,
we meet people with many religious
persuasions, philosophies, ideologies, and human theories. Paul invited them to reason, and we can
do the same.
...
PRESENT
THE
With the
New World Translation
1 a d s s Word exerts tremendous
power upon its hearers ~~~k what
it has done for us Gtit says is
more powerful t h k anything that
men can devise or speak. (Heb.
4:12) Truly, its worth is beyond
compare!
2 E~~~ though the ~ i b is
l the
~
world's !&pt-sep$,
there are many
homes mthou one. And among
those who do have a Bible, many do
not read it. some
translations are
-to
understand. So getting a
m z n - l a n g u a g e translation may
be just the thing that will encowage more people to read God's Word.
Their use of the New world Translation
aid them in getting the
sense of the Scriptures. Can ou
e
he1 others b
m
fbe opportunity to do so. Here are
some s,u esti
you may h s h to
use in 'p52sengg the ~1 e along
with the o k True Peac&!d s&%riZii-How an You Find It?
s One way to highlight the value
of the New World Translation is by
&atu$n, the section "Bible To ics
THEOCRATIC NEWS
tions'
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one resay about the lasting happiness that with the book T m l%ace and Secu- these talksthat will encourage the
Jehovah's government will bring. A~Y-HOW Can You Find It? They reading of this book by some who
To illustrate, notice how helpful the are just $4.50."
not
have done
And
Not to be overlooked are the may
New World,Translation of the Holy
the talks will further impress imScripturse is in its 'Bible Topics for
portant points on the minds of those
features
Newfound
Worzdin the arb who
Discussion' section. Here under the
have read the book. I t is truly a
subject 'Earth' some fbe scripture
of the books of bookadwith
timely spiritual food
references are found. See how long
qery useful and p ~ o -for consideration at our congrega
peace will exist under that govern- -vl7ES interestlug facts regardmg tion Book Studies in the near fument." (Read Psalm 72:7 and Isa- each book-the writer, the place ture.
iah 9:6, 7 under the subheading where it was written, when writing 3 Following are the titles of the
"A. God's purpose for the earth.") was completed, and the time period talks and the chapters of the World"Other fine topics are found in this covered.
wide Security book on which they
section of the Bible. May I leave the
Of course, to present the B!ble will be based:
Bible and this book with you for a effectively requires ~ren-n.
l - ~ h~~
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l of peacen
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contribution of $4.50?" Of course, Take a few 'niinutes to consider ~ i b~i~ ~people
~ (chapters
~ t 1-41
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other Bible topbe selected what feature of tfie New World 2-The present urgent ~~~d to
depending on what you feel is appro- Translation you could highlight to U I ( ~on~ the
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watch"
5-8)
priate for the occasion.
show its practical value. S eak with 3-Divine covenants
~ h N~~
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sincerity and c o n v i c t i o n h p ~ c c o m p ~ s ~(chapters
m e n t 9-12)
others to beneftt from the powerful 4-The "Great crowdm survive
influence it can have on their lives. Christendom's Destruction (chapters 13-16)
Schedule for congregation stud- 5- Jehovah's ~ o y aOnes
l
Witness
sERVICE
ieS in the book True P e a ~ eand SeTriumph at h a g e d d o n (chapAV.
AV.
AV.
curity-How Can You Find It?:
ters 17-19)
pubs. ~ n Mags.
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6-Jehovah Becomes "AllThings
to EveryonenUniversally (chapters
November 2: Pages 99 to 106'
Sp'l Plor.
197 125.1 90.0 53.8 5.6
20-22)
November 9: Pages 106' to 113
45,786 62.0 31.4 22.8 2.9
,Thorough
will be rePios.
IV~vember16: Pages 114 to 118'
quired in order to ensure effective
Pior. 33,642 59.8 28.4 15.9 1.4
teaching and spirited delivery of the
Pubs.
665,Zg4
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6.7 3.6 OA November 23: Pages 118' to 124'
material. Hence, these talks should
TOTAL
744,919
November 30: Pages 124' to 131'
given only by better-qudified
* To or from subheading.
speakers.
Newly Dedlceted Ones Baptized: 1,411
4
2. Show consideration if houseOne of the greatest joys you can I nize the privilege and responsibility
holder has guests?
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3. Stress the Kingdom?
knowledge of the truth. As the per- the truth in obedience to Jesus'
son grows in knowledge and appre- 'Ommand? (Matt' 28:19? 20) It
appear that many
pubDECEMBER 22-28
ciation, your heart will swell with
joy and gratitude to Jehovah. We lishers in the United States could
How can you use
a home
study' In
are fully aware that while we share some areas
the "Look!" brochure
takes.rea1 persistence
in
and watering the seeds to obtain a it
study. Repeated return
of truth, it is Jehovah who makes visits are necessary.
,I. When book offer is refused?
you
them grow, However, what a thrill have tried but just have not been
2. To start a Bible study?
it is to have a part in directing an able to *d someone that is willing
honesthearted one onto the road to to study. What can you do?
DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 4 life!-1 Cor. 3:6-9.
h e YOU a family head? If so, are
ATTITUDE IMPORTANT
Featuring the magazines
you regularly conducting a Bible
You rniaht start bv asking vourstudy with your family? This is self: Whaf is my aftitude Toward
What
you
a very important matter. Family the Bible study work? Do I really
2. why is it good to be specific? heads are responsible before Jeho- want a study? DO I look upon this
vah to instruct and guide their fam- part of the ministry as important
ily members in the way of life. and lifesaving. realizing that the
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATlON (beut. 6:4-7; Eph. 5:25-29; 1Tim. majority of people in t h e world are
5:8) By all means, shoulder your 'dead in their trespasses'?-Eph.
Peace on Earth a Sure Promise! responsibility to make disciples of 2:l.
5 Publishers and pioneers alike
God can end them.
Ps. 46:8,9-Only
3 In addition to your family Bible have written to the Society telling
war.
study, can you also conduct a study how Jehovah answered their ferPs. 72:7-Assurance af
with someone else? A more impor- vent prayer when they asked him
unending peace.
tant question may be: Do you recog(Continued on gage 8, coZ. 3)
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WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 30 * like to work with him in making 17 min: A Sure Hope for Our Youth.
return yisits in an effort to be of After brief introduction, elder invites
Song 108
further assistance to him. Publisher two or three exemplary young pub10 min : Appropriate Announceexpresses appreciation. Service over- lishers to platform and discusses
ments
Our
lCPinistw
seer suggests that publisher might with them material in cover articles
and local
also approach neighbors, relatives, of November 8 Awake! Youths exage all who can to share in the field workmates,
schoolmates in his ef- press own optimistic outlook in harservice on the first Sunday of the fort to startor
a study. If he sees new mony with articles. May include a p
month.
ones at the Kingdom Hall, he might propriate points from "Young People
20 min: "Do You Appreciate Their approach them to see if they have a Ask . . ." article in same issue.
Value?" Questions and answers. study. W3
15 .min: Go On Making progress.&
Demonstrate presentations in para- 15 min: "Accelerating the King- (Phll.
3:16) Talk by presiding overgraphs
and 6. Encourage all to dom Hall Construction Program." seer. Commend congregation for its
have a share in presenting the Bible Question-and-answer consideration activity in the ministry and the ways
book and
of paragraphs 10 through 20. Read in which the brothers have been
this weekend.
all paragraphs. Draw attention to showing love. (2 Thess. 1:3) Invite
15 min: "Accelerating the King- pictures of Kingdom Halls that have all to consider ways to expand perdom Hall Construction Program." been built in different states.
sonal ministry. (See om, chapter 9.)
Question-and-answer Consideration
Include expressions of commendasong
53
d
concluding
prayer.
of *st nine paragraphs of insert.
tion and warm appreciation for progDraw attention to benefits Congrega- '#$&ARTING
DECEMBER 14 ress being made by regular and
tion will receive from adjustments in song
auxiliary pioneers. To help regular
130
the Kingdom Hall construction propioneers further, a meeting was held
13
drgram. Encourage congregation's continued support of Society Kingdom
~ ~ f~ " ~~ ' " ~, & ~~ ~
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Hall Fund.
the Society,s Kingdom Hall Fund. to "declare abroad the kingdom of
God."-Luke 9:60.
Song 211 and concluding prayer.
~~~d the paragraph under
nouncements having to do with these So g 1 3 and concluding prayer.
WEEK STARTING DECEMBER 7
contributions and assure the brothDECEMBER 18
Song 72
ers that their contributions in s u p
10 min: Local announcements. En- port of the mngdom work are very Song 46 BS
Courage support of magazine work much appreciated.
12 mi.:
L ~ e a l - o u n d ~ i ~ ~
on Saturday, December 13. Demon?ul
Theocratic News. Invite all to share
"Presenting
the
Good
News
strate a 6Q-second presentation feain field service on &st Sunday of the
turing an article in either The -During the Holidays.,, Questions month. Especially encourage new
and
Demonstrate
suggested
Watchtower or Awake!
Ones to share and parents to work
presentations. Announce regular ar- with
their children.
g.
20 min: "%o Make Disciples!'-Do
rangements
for group
as
You?" Questionand-answer consid- well as those for m r n b e r 25 kd 15 min: "Benefiting More From th&
eration of article. Emphasize the J~~~ 1.E~~~~~~~all who can to Theocratic Ministry School." Talk by
inlportance of a right attitude, con- have a full share in the witnesswork school overseer encouraging apprestant prayer for Jehovah's help, put- during the holidays.
ciation for school and drawing attenting forth the effort to find a study,
tion to arrangements for the school
Local
needs.
on
and a willingness to be used by Jehoduring
the coming year. Encourage
vah to help someone else learn the UMust You Be in the Limelight?,, enrollment by those who qualify.
of Ths
truth. Conclude with four-minute from September 1986,
18 min: "Contributions That Make
demonstration of publisher ap: Watchtower.
the Heart Happy." Talk on article
proaching service overseer and sayprayer'
in December 1, 1986, issue of The
he
the suggestions"
Watchtower. Make local application.
E E I ~ ARTIN. DECEMBER 21
just discussed and will apply them.
Song 118 and concluding prayer.
Asks if service overseer can help him
in any additional ways. Service overannouncements. In'Ongregation studseer determines that publisher has clude encouragement for field ser- .
been making placements of "Look!" vice with magazines on the fourth leS in the book True Peace and
Can You
It':
brochure in the house-to-house work Saturday. Demonstrate two model CUritY-How
and asks if he feels it would help him 60-second magazine presentations
if someone went with him while mak- suitable for your local territory. One December 7: Pages 131' to 139*
ing return visits and trying to start of them should be simple enough for December 14: Pages 139C to 145
a study. Publisher agrees. Service a child to use. Share an experience or
overseer assures him that he will be two from the congrega60n's work December 21: Pages 146 to 151
glad to make such arrangements. in holiday witnessing and encourage
Also, when service overseer visits his participation in group witnessing on December 28: Pages 152 to 15"
Congregation Book Study, he would December 25 and January 1.
* To or from subheading.
gal
g40uncements.
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Copyright O 1986 by Watchtower Bible and Ract Society of New York Inc and International Bible Students Association.
Our Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295-360) is publishfd monthly by wat&to&r Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc.,
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3
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE
Usually the 'quick-build' method of construction is preferred by the Regional Building Committees. Experience has shown that
there are many advantages to this method. It
has also shown that existing procedures can
be further refined.
We have learned many things about building Kingdom Halls in recent years. Already,
many persons have been trained to help with
the work. So now there can be an acceleration
o s Me
~ 'building program. We are also in a to be attractive in appearance, it is appmpri#
so ate that they be simple and functional rather
than pretentious. We are happy to inform you
as
@@&ad
of time and with a reduced liumber of that for this reason the Society has produeed
a varie,ty of new Kingdom Hall designs that
wmP&.
h ' h ,Society recommends that skilled are available to congregations involved in
work& be scheduled as their particular building projects. These will be provided to
.are need& during the period of con- the elders upon written request to the Kings ~ QUsually
~ . the other volunteers need- dom Hall Desk.
ql fP;r a particular project can be obtained
Give careful thought to selecting a plan
fro* tl&econgregations in the local area, and that will accommodate the present needs of
thky d$o may be scheduled toxork at certain the congregation(s) and allow - for a reasonmeans f e w e ~people will be on the able amount of growth; All factors should
c o n g m a o n site af w one time. More of the be carefully weighed so as to build a hall
brotthefs will be able to be with their families that is neither unnecessarily large nor too
ma their home congregations ' and share in small.
field Semite activities for portions of the con12 In some rare instances, it may be advis- .
sttb&dn weekend. Having a limited number able for congregation elders to consult a local
is m o m - attorney experienced in zoning matters beof #erkms on the-oc
meni%& not only for safe* reasons but also fore proceeding with plans f9r the actual conefzation, struction of a Kingdom Hall. While this may
r s - be an added expense, it could save the conwho gregation extra costs later. In communities
haye fiat been scheduled to assist with a par- where the brothers know in advance that
tioliilm project are encouraged to support the their project will be viewed favorably by the
sg&4tW %actittiti in-their own con
local city departments, this legal assistance
d
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will likely not be needed. However, whe~ea
congregation anticipates that problems will
pa* 6,.paragraph 14%
apise, it might be the course of wisdom at the
DESIGNS
outset to seek competent legal counsel, lo10 There is a need to be judicious in selecting cany.
building designs so as to avoid placing an unPROGRESSIVELY MEETING THE NEED
necessary burden on either the local brothers
or the resources of the Society Kingdom Hall
13 How can a congregation know when it
Fund. While we plan for our Kingdom Halls qualifies for assistance from the Society
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SHOW CONSIDERATION
7 0 n Christmas Day and New
Year's Day we can show consideration by not calling too early. Instead of disturbing those who want
to sleep late on those days, it may be
more appropriate for us to begin our
house-to-house activity a little later
than usual. OT we could start our
service by making some return visits on those we know are in a position
to receive us. We appreciate the wisdom of the apostle Paul's counsel:
"In every way we recommend ourselves as God's ministers."-2 Cor.
6:4.
(Cont'd)
If the householder already has
the Bible Stories book or if it woad
be more appropriate to offer the
rrLook!" brochure, you might use
t h e suggestion given in paragraph 4. Or you may point out one
of the su headm s in trie -b
that You be ieve Would be of interest
to the householder. The Zook!"
brochure is designed especially for
starting new Bible studies. So when
YOU show the householder the subjects discussed, d&ct attention
also to the que%aiansat the bott&
Appreciate Value
-%--
Dloclples
(Cont'd)
specifically to help them and interested persons with whom to conduct Bible studies. (Rom. 12:12;
1Thess. 5 ~ 1 7Have
)
you done this?
Have vou made s u ~ ~ l i c a t i o
tonvour
heavenly Father for the privilege of
fiding and teaching someone who
is sincerely searching for the
truth?-Ezek. 9:4.
During the 1985 service year,
there were 447,298 Bible studies
conducted on the average each
month in the United States. This is
indeed commendable. During that
same period of time 9,021,009 Bibles, hooks, and booklets, as well
as over 88 million magazines were
placed, So the Society's publications are to be found in many homes
where studies are not yet being conducted. Thus, it is apparent that
there is a fine potential for starting
more home Bible studies.
7 Could it be that we need to be
more Bible-study conscious and put
forth a greater effort to start studies in the crLooklgbrochure? Do
you share in the ministry with a
positive attitude, realizing that the
angels are assisting in the work by
directing Jehovah's people to the
doors of those who desire to hear
the "everlasting good news"? (Rev.
14:6) The great joy that will be
yours as you help another person'to
learn the truth will more than compensate for the efFort you put forth
to follow Jesus' command to 'go
make disciples' and teach them.