Watchtower: Kingdom Ministry, 2008 issues - missing August

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2008

For

United States

of

America km 8 01-E Us

Vol.

51,

N

BibleStudentsto Bacome

must believe and be abl

explain

basic Bible teachi

of theKingdomGoodNews

(seeOrganized p. ~+82.)H

-

ingcompletelyseparated th

The commission that Je- ers become disciples of Jesus selves

the

Gr

laid upon his disciples as Christ.-Luke 6:40.

and

ll involvement in pol

they should be attending

at Matthew 28:19,

3 P r e ~ a r e hem to Give a gregation

meetings regul

was far-reaching indeed.

Witness:

rge those Y U study Rctv. 18:2, ; John 17:16;

iscipleswere instruct- with to share with others what

10:24,25.

to make more discipleswho, ~ ~ a B g : ~ , f i ~ ~ b r ~ ~ t ~ ~ ~

s soon as you believe

turn,

carry

n

with

the

riences to them. Train your Oneof yourBible students

work.

A

fom- children from

an

early a@ to mes to be an unbaptized

be laid forthe final pbicipate in the ministry in lisher, this should be bro

proclamation of the a meaningful way according to t* attention of the pre

news of God's Kingdom

to their ability. (PS. 148:12, 13) ingoverseer.Hewillarrang

the momentous time of

Showbyword and exampleyour two eldersto meet withyou

end,wherewe now our- appre~iation or the ministry. yourBible student to determ

2414. 1

Tim.

1:12.

whether he qualifies as an

4 Jehovah uses onlythosewho baptized publisher of the K

Our

students may

be accept and abide by his righ- dom good news in associa

children r thers w o are teous standards. Of course, with the congregation. It

to

the

with new publishers do not know then be your privilege to br

We genuinely h ant to help

as much as experienced, ded- en the training of your B

ones to accept individu-

icated, and baptized Kingdom student as he accompanies

responsibility to help oth-

ministers, but the new ones in field service.

the

Mostof Your

Time

the

Ministry

There is certainly much to

If

you are assigned to con-

accomplished in our min- duct the meeting for field ser-

and the time left

is

re- vice, begin on time. Keep the

(John 4:35; 1 Cor. 7:29) meeting brief-no n~ore han

good organization

and

ad-

10to 15minutes.BeforeY U dis-

planning, we can make miss the group, make sure that

most of the time we have eachone knows where and with

for the ministry. whom he

is

going to work.

While In the Ministry:

Once

Be Prq.red Before going

the meeting for field service

the meeting for field service,

ends

do not

linger

-we&-

sure that you have the lit-

,

beginmaking

your

way to

you will need

and have

the territory. If you anticipate

presentation well in mind. having

to

eavethe territoryear-

the meeting

is

closedwith

ly,

perhaps you rrange for

go directly into the field. your own transportation so that

allow You and those the rest of the group does not

withyou to accomplish have to leave early. When work-

ing for you to finish a dis

sion. That could involve w

drawingtactfully from a pe

who isargumentativeor arr

ingto callback ononewho

i

terested.-Matt. 10:ll.

When m king return v

you can avoid unnecessary

el by caring for calls in

neighborhood before goin

another. It may be possib

telephone certain individ

to make sure that they wi

home. (Prov. 21:5) If you a

ipate a lengthy visit,

arra

ments can be made for tho

your group to preach nearb

to make another return vis

We are livingin the time

great spiritual harvest. (Ma

37, 38) Soon the work will

Therefore, our desire shoul


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StartingJanuary 14

in advance. Briefly highlight the

41

yeartext for 2008.

minz

~ ~ a lnnouncements.

25 mln: "Bear Thorou h Wit-

from ness to the Good News % (Pars.

Kingdom Ministry. Using the 1-10) To be handled by the ser-

on

page 8

or

oth-

vice overseer. Interview one or

two publishers who auxiliary

presentations approphte for

pioneered

within the lsst year

territory, demonstrate how despite having a full schedule

Offer the

January

Watch r physical infirmities. How were

and

the JanuaTyAwalce

they able to do it? What joys

mln: "Make the Most

Of

Your did they experience? When con-

in the Ministry."* Inter- sidering paragraph 7, outline the

a brother who is exemP1arY schedule for meetings for field

taking out the group for-aeld service during March, April, and

What does he do to p r e May.

to take out the group Wid Song 177

the most of the time spent

the ministrv?

Week StartingJanuary 28

min: "Let Your Utterance Song52

~ l w a y s . Seasoned $y&h 1 mln: Local announcements.

m e n coaidering p q - Remind publishers to turn in

2, read john 4:7-15,3g. ::

field service reports for Janu-

85

ary. Read accounts report and

donation acknowledgments.Au-

StartingJanuary

PB.' dience discussion based on the

215

February 1

Watchtower

and the

min: ~ o c a l nnouncemen&. F @ b m a ~

wake

After giving a

the literature offer for

Overview Of

each

issues

ask

the audience which articles may

and have One

appeal to people in the territo-

demonstrated. Encour- ry and why.

Invite

audience to

everyone to view the video mention specific points in arti-

Health

cles they plan to feature

What

Patient Needs

@stion

could

be

asked

to start

Rights

in

reparation for the a conversation? Which scripture

that

be

at in the article could then be read?

Service MeethZ

the

week

Of

How could the scripture be tied

4.

iri Using the sample presen-

mln:

Are You Using

l3xamin-

tations on page

8,

demonstrate

the S c r i p t ~ ~ e Saily?

Talk how each magazine might be of-

audience discussion based fered.

t h e foreword of Exam in -

2

in: Bear Thorough wit-

the Scriptures Daily-2008.

ness t o t h e ~ o o d ews."*

the value of taking tiI'ne (pars. 11-17) f the special Me-

day to review the Scripture morial invitations are available,

andmm-nents. Invite audi- distribute a copy to everyone in

to comment on their rou- the audience when considering

for considering the text and paragraph 14. Outline local ar-

they have benefited. One or rangements for covering the ter-

comments may be arranged ritory.

1S mln: "Help Bible Studen

Become Publishers of the K

dom Good ~ews ."*

As

time

mits, invite audience to c

ment on the cited scripture

Song 22

Week

StartingFebruary

Song 161

1

mln:

Local announcem

Review Question Box.

1

min: Local needs.

2s

min: "Are You Pu t t in

OE To be handled by a

der. Get right into

a

discussi

the

Patient Needs and Rights

eo with the audience, using

questions that are provide

the article. In conclusion,

the last paragraph and enc

age

ll

to review carefully

cited articles from The W

tower and OurKingdomMin

Explain how each one who

not already done so can us

helpful work sheets in the

vember 2006 Our Kingdom M

try insert to make personal

sions about blood fractions

medical procedures and

transfer his choices to the

card. Those who have alread

ecuted a DPA card

may

to review their previous ch

and,

if

necessary, execute a

card.

Song 4

*

Limit

lntsaductory

c

mwta to W thaa a

mln

and ow

wlth

a

puesth-

answer

discussion.

SEPTEMBERERVICE REP

Au

Number of:

Hrs

s. h

Sp l Pios.

426 101.7 73.3 43.0

Pios.

108 631 67.5 42.0 10.9

Aux P i i

47 562 S0.8 31.1 11.8

Pubs.

888 144 30.1 8.4 3.1

TOTAL

1 044 763

Baptized:

2

of


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BearThoroughWitness to theGoodNewsn

' In a world where good news is

we have the privilege "to bear

witness to the good news

the undeserved kindness of God."

20:24) This includes letting peo-

know that "the last days" will

give way to Jehovah's righteous

world, where "the former things

have passed away." 2 Tim. 3:

Rev. 21:4)

At

that time there

will

no more sickness. (Isa. 33:24) De-

loved ones will come out of

memorial tombs and

reunited with family

friends. (John 5:28,

The whole earth will

made into a beautiful

(Isa. 65:21-23)

is just a sampling

the goodnews we have

share

The months of March,

and

May

will p r e

excellent opportuni-

to declare such good news. Dur-

these months the weather and longer

hours

in

many partsof theworld

favorable for spending more time in

ministry. In addition, the most im-

occasion of the year, the Memo-

will

be observed aroundtheworld

af

sundown on Saturday,March 22. Now

the time

to

begin

making

preparations

increase our activity.

Auxiliary Pioneer:

Could you ar-

your schedule to auxiliary pio-

for one, two, or all three months?

What good news do we have to share?

hy

does the Memorial seasonprovide excel

opportunities to bear witness to the good

What will help us to increase our activity as

L.

Who MayBeIncluded

j

AmongThoseAble

to

Auxiliary Pioneer

Families

Those who work

full time

The elderly

and

infirm

Those in school

hy

not take some time during y

next family study to consider this m

ter? With good cooperation, one

more members of the family may

able to auxiliary pioneer. (Prov.

22)

Make this a matter of prayer, a

see how Jehovah blesses your effo

(Prov. 16:3)Even if no one in the fam

can auxiliary pioneer,

all

family me

bers can set speciflc goals to incre

their share in the ministry whilewo

ing along with those who are able

pioneer.

41f

you have a fu

time job, a good sch

ule may enable you

auxiliary pioneer. P

haps you can use p

of your lunch break

preach. Or you can

tain a personal t

ritory near your ho

or place of employm

and share in the min

try for an hour or so before or a

work. You may be able to make ad

tional time in your schedule by m

ing nonessential activities to anot

month and by spending

ull

days in

ministry on the weekends. Some h

been able to take a day or two of va

tion time to spend in field service.

If

you are elderly or infirm or h

limited energy,you may be able to a

iliary pioneer by spendinga little ti

each day in the ministry. Ask Je

vah to supply you with "power beyo

what is normal."

2

Cor.

43

One sis

4.

How could we schedule our flairs to aux

ry

pioneer if we have a full time job?

5 How might you assist the elderly or infirm


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able to auxiliarypioneer at the age

106 With the assistance of her Chris-

relatives and others in the con-

she preached from house to

made return visits, went on Bi-

studies, and shared in other fea-

of the ministry. She assisted in

Bible studies with ten people.

think about the wonderful privi-

I

had to serve as an auxiliary pio-

she says, "my heart swells with

and appreciation for Jehovah, his

and His lovingorganization.

I

tru-

want to say 'thank you, Jehovah '

61f

you are a baptized youth still

school, you too may

to enroll as an

pioneer. Like

who work full-

you will prob-

utilize primarily

weekends for your

for the min-

Perhaps you can

go out for an hour

so after school on

days. Is there a

holiday that you can use for

in the ministry?

If

you would

to auxiliary pioneer, t lk to your

about it.

Build Enthusiasm

The elders can

much to build the congregation's

by their example. 1 Pet.

3)

They may determine to sched-

additional meetings for field ser-

for those who will be sharing in

ministry early in the morning,after

or after work. The serviceover-

should make sure that

qualWed

are assignedto takethe lead

that there

is

sufficient territory

When Distributing

Memorial Invitations

Be brief; speak with

enthusiasm

Make noteof interest

and call back

Offer magazines

on

the weekends

How s it possible for baptized youths still in

to auxiliary pioneer?

What may the elders do to build enthusiasm

as well as magazines and literature

hand for these months of special ac

ity.

In one congregation, the elders

gan

encouraging auxiliary pioneer

several months in advance. They k

the congregation informed each w

regarding how many publishers w

approved to auxiliarypioneer. This

sured those desiring to increase th

share in the ministry that they wo

have good support. Additional me

ings for field servicewere arranged

the earlymorningand the evening.T

result was that 53 publishers auxi

ry pioneered in April,

most half of the cong

gation

HelpOthers Prea

When new ones a

youths qualify to

gin publishing,theym

be invited to work

field servicewith exp

enced publishers. Su

an opportunity m

come during the Mem

rial

seasonwhen many in the congre

tionw llbe increasingtheir activity.

you have a progressive Bible stud

who has brought his life into harm

ny with Jehovah's righteousstandar

Doyou havewell-behaved childrenw

are making good progress but who

not yet publishers?

If

such ones h

expressed a desire to become unb

tize publishers and you feel that th

qualify,then let one of the elderskno

The presiding overseerw ll arrange

two elders to discuss the matter w

you and your child or student.

8.

What dow learn from the experience of

congregation?

9 hy s

the Memorialseason

an

excellent t

for those who qualify,

to

begin publishing


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lo

The coming months would also be

excellent time for those who have

inactive to resume their activ-

with the congregation. Congrega-

Book Studyoverseersandother el-

should make a concerted effort to

such onesand extendawarm per-

invitation to work with them in

ministry.

If

they have been inactive

a long time, two elders should first

with them to determine if they

11/00 p. 3.

l

Prepare for the Memorial

The

is

the greatest expression of

undeserved kindness of God."

20:24 Millions of appreciative

around the world

w ll

gather

Saturday, March 22, after sundown,

observe the Memorial of Christ's

We want to invite and help all

ones to attend this

im-

occasion that bears witness to

undeserved kindness toward

l2

Make a list of thoseyou want to in-

No doubt your list w l l include rel-

neighbors, acquaintances from

school,past and present Bible

and all others whom you vis-

on a regular basis. If some you in-

have questions about the Memori-

you may find it helpful to use the

article regarding the Lord's

Meal on pages 206-8 of the Bi

Teach book. This may even open

way for a Bible study, since it w ll

you an opportunity to introduce

publication we use to conduct Bi-

studies.

. What

can

the elders do

to

assist those who

inactive?

What is the greatest expression of theun-

kindness of

God?

l3

One sister made a list of 48 fa

lies to invite. As she invited them,

crossed off their names and wrote d

the date she invited them. How ha

she was that

26

people she invited c

to the Memorial

A

brother who ow

store invited an employee who was

merly a priest. The man attended

afterward exclaimed, "I learned m

about the Bible in one hour than I

in the 30 years

I

spent in the Cath

Church." Soon after the Memorial

accepted a study in the Bible T

book.

l4 Campaign

Beginning on Satur

March

1

and continuing to March

2

special invitation to the Memorial

be distributed earth wide.

All

w ll

w

to have a

full

share in this impor

campaign.It is better to give the ho

holder an invitation personally t

to leave one at the door. Howeve

you have a large territory, the el

may determine that invitations can

left discreetly at not-at-homes. On

weekends we

will

also be offering

current magazines.

5 Since we have a limited time

distribute the invitations, it is bes

have a brief presentation. Be frien

and enthusiastic. You might say so

thing like this: "We want to make s

that you, your family members,

your friends are invited to an irnp

tant event being held on March

Here is your invitation. The details

printed on the invitation." The hou

holder may have questions. Or he m

accept the invitation and even exp

that he

w ll

be present. Make note

the interest shown, and arrange to

back.

3

Howdid Jehovah bless the efforts of two

lishers who made it apoint to invite otherst

Memorial?

14.

What earth-wide

campaign

w ll

begi

March I?


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l Last year a soldier found the invi-

to the Memorial at his door. He

to attend but had to get per-

from his sergeant. When he

the invitation to the sergeant,

sergeant became quiet and then

that his parents areWitnesses and

he used to attend meetings with

Not only

did

he give permission

the soldier to attend but the ser-

accompanied him to the Memo-

l

Manifest Appreciation: AS

the

What experience illustrates the value of the

to invite people in the territory to the

How do we demonstrate that we have not

the purpose of God's undeserved kind-

2008 Memorialseason approaches,m

each one of us reflect on the un

served kindness of Jehovah in our

half. The apostle Paul wrote: "We a

entreat you not to accept the un

served kindness of God and miss

purpose." 2 Cor. 6:l) How do we de

onstrate that we have not missed

purpose of God's undeserved kindne

Paul wrote: "But in every way we r

ommend ourselvesas God's ministe

2 Cor. 6:4) Therefore, we demonstr

our appreciation for Jehovah's gif t

our good conduct and zealous prea

ing of the good news. This Memo

seasonwe will have an excellent opp

tunity to increase our activity, bear

thoroughwitness to the good news

You Putting I tOff?

primary ethical principles

good medical care? 12)

W

is it important for Christia

Putting what off? Filling out

have been performed without to make nonblood treatme

DPA (durable power of at-

blood transfusions.

(3)

HOW choices in advance? HOW c

card that is provided

many physicians and surgeons we do this?

baptized Witnesses. Since worldwide have indicated their

Acceptance

of some of t

not know what your life willingness to treat patients

featured In

th

be tomorrow,"

it

is cru- without blood transfusions? video Is

a

matter for

pr m

l that you decide in advance W h y are they willing to do so? vate

in

accord

wi

indicate in writing what

4)

What have recent hospital

one,s

Biblemtrained

and procedures studies revealed about blood

ave you taken

would accept in a medical use? (5) What are the medi-

clear position on which med

(Jas. 4:14; Acts 15: cal risks associatedwith blood

cal

treatments and procedur

29)

To help you, the video transfusions?

(6)

What con-

lternativeHealth

clusion have many experts you are accept f

Fatient Needs

reached regarding the bene- yourself

and yowr F

Rights

has been produced.

Ets of transfusion alterna-

a more

it, and then prayerful- tives?

7)

What causes anemia?

these

see

"Questio

review what you learned How tolerable

is

it in humans? F"Om & adersn in the Jlme

the help of the questions What can be done to cornpen- 2004, and October 15, 2000,

out below.-Note: Because sate for it? 8)

HOW

can red- Sues of

he

Watchtower

a

e video includes brief surgi- cell production be stimulated the insert "HOWDo

I

Vie

scenes, parents should use in a patient's body?

9)

What Blood Fractions and Medic

in viewing the video

techniques are being used to Procedures Involving y Ow

young children. minimize blood loss during Blood?" in the November 20

1)

Why are some in the surgery?

10)

Can transfusion issue of

Our Kingdom Min

community reeval-

alternatives work for young

try.

Your selected health-ca

the use of blood trans- children or for people involved agents and

any

non-Witne

2) Give three exam-

in life-threatening emergen- family members should be fu


7/64

Literature offer for January

o he Watch Congregations

do not have a supply of such

may offer any 192-page

printed on paper that dis

or any book published pri-

to 1991withthe exceptionof Cre-

Mankind's Search fm God,

YoungPeopleAsk.

February

Is

a Creator

Who

Cares About

As an alternative offer, you

use The Semet

of

Family Hap-

March What Does the ible

Teach? Make a diligent ef-

to start Bible studies.

Aprll

WatchtowerandAwake ma@

A specialeffort will be made

visit newly interested ones who

the Memorialor the spe-

public talk but who arenot ac-

associatedwith the congre-

The purpose of such visits

be to start a home Bible

with those who have not yet

one.

Since March has five

full

week-

it would be an excellent

to auxiliary pioneer.

Starting nFebruary,andnolat-

than March 2, the new pub-

talk for circuit ovelseerswill be

CanYou GetHelp inTimes

Distress?"

Congregationsshould make ap-

arrangementsto observe

the Memorial this year on Satur- electronically, a set of inst

day, March 22, after sundown.

Al-

tions is available to explain

though the talk may start earlier, arrangement.For further infor

the passing of the emblemsshould tion, call (718) 560-5000 or wri

not begin until after sundown. Watchtower,Attn: Treasurer's

Check with local sources to deter- fice, 25 Columbia Heights, Bro

minewhensundownoccursinyour lyn NewYork 11201-2483.

area.Eachm-uzregationshouldtry .S. Selective Service r e

its Own

Obser

tions require that all men un

this

may

not the age of

26

who are

1)

citi

ways be possible. Where a number and have reached 18 years of

Of

use

the or (2)noncitizenswho move to

same -gdom perhaps

One

United Statesmust registerwi

or more congregations can Obtain 30days.Fromthetimeaman re

the

of another facilityfor that

tersuntilheturns26,hemust n

evening. Where Possible, we sug- y SelectiveServicewithinten

a minimum Of

40

minutes be of any change of address. Com

tween

the

programs

so that

may

ance with this law is a Christ

fullJ'from some association

obligationto the superior auth

after the Memorial. Consideration

ties.

Elders

should remind tho

should also be given to traffic con- whom this

or

soon

ditions and parking, including the

ply

of

their

duty

to

register.

droppingoff andpicking up of p a -

sengers.The body ofeldersshould Packet of. legal materi

decide what arrangements would available to ~ublfsher

be best locally.

are involved in lawsuits over c

custody and visitation matter

Congregationsecretaries should which our

religion is

under att

me sure

that they have a Thepacket shouldberequeste

wer appointmentletter 5-202) for the body

of

only in a cas

eachremar pioneer inthe conwe- which it is evident

that

the

gation.Iftheydonot,please inform lisher's religious beliefs will b

the branch oftlcein writing.

issue. For those facing secula

Be@nninghe weekofAugust 4, suesonchild custodyorvisita

2008, We will study Live ithJeho- helpful nformationcanbefou

vahJsDay inMindat the COngrega- Awake ofDecember 8,1997,p

tionBook Study.

3-12; inAwake of October 22,1

Fbr

thosewho wish to make do- pages 2-14; and on the chart fo

nations to the worldwide work in Awake of April 22,

1991,

pa

u~srronr

OX

We hope that it will help yo

to grow spiritually and to

better equipped to walk th

What two publications usingthe ible Teachbook

to narrow road leading to life

should be studied with inter- start stmiies. God's righteous new world.

ested ones?

Once the ible Teach book

If

the

student qualifies f

The ible Teach book is has been completed and the baptism before completin

our main tool for starting stud& is

making

progress,

books,

the

study

shou

and conducting Bible stud- the

orship

God book should continue until the secon

ies. While there is no objec- then be studied. (Col. 23 book is finished.men thoug

tion if another publication, Page explains that book's the student is baptized, th

Such

as

an appropriate tract, purpose: "The Bible urges

ll

conductor may count th

is

used to start a study,efforts

who love God to 'grasp men- time, the return visit, an

should be made to switch to

tally . [the] height and the Bible study.

A

publis

the

ible Teach

book as soon depth' of his precious truths. er who accompanies the co

s possible. Exceptional re- (Ephesians 3:18) To that end, ductor

and

participates m

sults have been obtained by

this book has been prepared. also count the time.


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LetYour UtteranceBeAlways..

SeasonedWith Salt

"Let your utterance be al- es a wrong viewpoint, our re

with graciousness, sea- ply need not challengehim.

Is

with salt, so as to know there something in his com-

you ought to give an

an-

ment that

we

canagreewithor

t

each one." (Col. 4:6) useas a basis forgenuinecom-

our utterances with mendation? Perhaps we could

means choosing m-rect introduce a scripture by say-

and speaking in a man- ing, "Haveyou ever considered

that

will

make our com- this as a possibility?"

palatable to the hearer.

4

t i the householder s

so while sharing in the abusive or it s apparent that

very important-

he just wants

t

argue? We

Jesus' Example:

While should continue to demon-

Ilear a well, Jf?stSook strate gentleness and mild-

initiative

to

speak to a in

ur

bearing and words.

woman who ap- (2

~ i ~ ~ .:24

25) ~ the hdi-

t get water. Several vidual does not appreciate the

during the conversation, ~ i ~ ~ d ~ ~e- it is best

raised points reflectingthe

to

ourselves tactffilly.

feud between Matt. 7:6; 10:11-14.

and the

Samaritans' Good ~ s u ~ t s :hen a sis-

als'

expressed

her belief ter tried to witness to her

the

descend-

neighbor, the woman erupt-

from Jacob, though the

felt strongly that

mar-

ed angrily, using profanity.

descended from foreign-

In

a

kind

manner,

Our

sister

Rather than taking mcep- Said: "I'm s rry you feel that

to her comments, Jesus ww lease, have a good

the conversationpositive.

later,

the

a result, he was able to give kWcked on the sister's door,

witness that benefited her apologfzed for her conduct,

the men of the city.-John and expressed a m g n e s s o

listen to what the sister had to

3

we preach

w

should Sw A graciousreply oftengeb

in mind

our

objective-to good results -ROV. 15~1;5~15.

good news of good Endeavor to me S~?asoned

(Rom. 10:15) We want speech when declaring the

share with the household- good news. Even if the house-

an appealing and upbuild- holder is unreceptive, he may

thought from the Bible, be more willing to listen the

give

him

the impression next time Jehovah's Witnesses

we are attacking his per- call at his door.

beliefs. If he express-

4. What should we do

if

the

What does it mean

t 'season

householder

s

abusive?

utterances with salt'?

5.

How

did

one sister experience

How

was

Jesus able

to

witness good results from replying with

a amari tanwoman? graciousness?

What to SayAbo

the Magazines

m~~&~4Z 7EJh Jan

"Would you agree w

what is said here? [R

James 3:2.]Thisarticleg

some practical suggest

from the Bible to help u

avoid hurting

family

m

bers with our speech."

ture the article that be

on page

10.

Jan.

"Every marriage has c

lenges. Where do you th

couples can go for reli

advice? [Allow for respon

Note this practical di

tion. [Read Ephesians 5

25.1 This article exp

what it means for a wi

be in subjection to her

band." Feature the ar

that begins on page 28.

-W mJyg@

Feb

"With

all

the problems

have today, do you thin

is possible to obtain

peace of mind? [Allow fo

sponse.] Considering the

ble's hope for the future

helped

many.

mead on

the quoted or cited sc

tures found in the ar

you

will

feature.]Thism

azine shows what the B

says about where

we

c

&om, the purpose of

and what the future ho

eb.

"Because of the ups

in crime, many people

insecure. Do you think

things will ever impr

[Allow for response.] N

an

interesting Bible pro

cy. [Read Psalm 37:lO.l

magazine discusses the

derlying cause of crime


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MEETING HEDULE

Week Starting March

Song223

Starting February 11 Week Starting February 18

10 mln:

Local announcem

168 Song 17

Review main points from the

min: Local announcements. 10 min: Local announcements.

"Memorial Reminders."

the suggestions on page 8 Selected Announcements from

20

Can

You

Start a

other presentations appropri- OurKingdomMinistry.

Study in March? Audience

for your territory, demon-

10

min:

Local needs. cussion. During March we

offer the Bible Teach book

how OEer

the

25 Inin:

"ATestimonyt Faith "" the goal of Bible s

and the February

TO e

handledby the s H T ~ c ~ver- ies. Review some

of

the bo

Seer. &nclude with a positive re- outstanding features. Dis

min: Can YOU Serve Where view of what the congregdtionhas how it may be presented w

Need Is Gtreater? Talk and acoomplished during the past ser- returning to visit someone

discussion based on vice year

showed interest at the tim

July 15, 2003, Watchtower,

Song

194

left him a Memorial invita

20. Include comments on

when returning on a maga

Organized book, page 111,

Week Startlng February

25

placement, and when offer

1, to Page 112, para- Song81 in the door-to4oor ministr

1

Briefly interview

ny

4 0 in: o c a l nnouncements.

ter March 22. (See

m

8/07

have moved where the need Remind publishers to turn in

m

3/06 p. 1, par.

; kV

greater. What challenges did

field

service reports forFebruary. PP. 3-6.) Have One Or two Pre

encounter, and how did they Read accounts report and dona- tations demonstrated.

them?

What

tion a&nowledgments. Demon- 15

min:

Use the BibleWhen

they enjoy?

strate how

to

use the Memorial swering Questions. Talk

mln: Help New Ones to invitationto invite a familymem- audience discussion based

as Ministers. Follow- ber or a neighbor.

the Ministry School book,

an introduction of less than

20

in: Remembering

the es 143-4. Include a brief d

minute,conduct a question- Ransom with ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ~ t i ~ ~ . "nstration of a publisher

discussion of the ime permits, invite audience ing asked a question ~omm

1, 2005,

Watchtower,

to comment on the cited scrip heard in the local territory

31, using the study ques- tures.

then using the Bible

to

giv

answer.

that are provided-

Af

15

mh

Prepare to Offer the

Song 145

discussing paragraph 18, Current Magazines. Audience

a

showing discussion. After

giving

a brief Limit introductory c

raising an ob- overview of the March 1 Watch- ments to less than a min

a new pubusher

tow r and the March Awake and follow with a question-

working with an experienced

ask the audience which arti- answer discussion.

The new publisher's ciesmay appeal to people in the

is not effective,and the territory and why. Invite audi-

ends the conversa- ence to mention specific points

After leaving the door, the in art;fcles they plan to featwe.

Pubusher warm& What question could be asked

the newer one for to start a conversation? Which

effort

and then shows him scripture in the article could

he might use theReasoning then be read? Using the sugges-

to reply to that potential tions, demonstrate how to offer

stopper in the

fu

he March

1

Watchtowerand the

March Awake

50 Song 119

OCTOBER SERVICE REPO

At Av

Number of tirs. s. R

PiOs, 425 lo4.0 68.9 41.7

pros. 110 681 67.9 40.4 20.4

Aux,pios

38 2w

31a

12.6

pubs. 899 266 9.8 8.0 8.5

TOTAL

1 048 592

Baptrzed:

2


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2007

SERVICEYEAR REPORT OFJEHOVAH S WITNESSES WORLDWIDE

2 7

Ratio

2 7

nc

UX16 2 7

Av. Aux

Av.

Peak

Pub- Av.

ver

Av. No.

a

Pia

No of

Country

or Territory Population Pubs lisherto Pubs 2 6

Puhr Bptzd.

Pub

Pubs

COW.

Av.

.notar Bible.

I W f s S t u d k d n a c


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2007

Ratio

Xn Inc UM6

UX 7 Av. Aux. Av. Av.

Mem

Peak 1 Pub

Av.

Over

Av.

No. H a Pio. No. of Total B i l e

Att

Coun or erritory

w o n

P u b Usher to Pubs.

UX 6

Pubs

Bptzd.

Pubs. Pubs. Congs Hours

Studies

da

-& t;R-d:

Denmark

Dominica

Dominican Rep.

East

Timor

Ecuador

El

Sa1vada

Equatorial

Guinea

Estonia

Ethiopia

Faeroe lslands

Falkiand Islands

Fiji

Finland


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2007 Rarto, 2a 7

%

w U106 2007

Av. Am. Av. Av.

Peak 1 Pub- Av. ver Av. Na Pio, Pro. N a o f Total B i l e

CountrvorTerrirory

Population

Puba

lisherto Pubs UM6 Pubg

B .

Pubs

Pubs € ags.

Hours

udh

d

Malawi 12,767,761

Malays~a

28,000,000

Mali 11,995,402

Malta

404,039

Marshall Islands

73,434

Marr~nlque 399,000

auritius 1,219,220

Mayom

Mexico

105,338,769

Moldova 4,121,700

Mongolia 2,951,786

Montenegro

620,145

Mmmrrst

3,000

-@ ambique ; 20,363,383

yanmar 51,000,000

Namib~a 2,027.870

Nauru 10,MX)

Nepal 28,901,790

Netherlands

16.372.715

Nevis

New Caledonia

Pakistan

Palau

Panama 3,339,781

12,354 270

11,813 4 11,406 498 572 1,162

245 2,625';039

15,682

Papua New Guinea

6,286,873

3,613

1,740

3,462 9 3,187 185 195

277

55

735,938

4,008

6,588,079 8,212 802

8,098 4 7,803

498 353 975

140 1,890,925 9,216

Peru 27,621,264

101.703 272 93,300

3 90,212 5,942

5,536

20,242 1,084 29,316,608

148,881

Philippin,

87,&,000 155,286

56

152,290 4 147,122 9,544 6,%9 20,674 3 136

q

Pohnpe~ 35,000 89 393

3

12 74

5

Poland 38,125,479

128.235

787 126,967

0 126,821

3,811 4,666 5,82;

A ;,:

Portugal 10,120,177 48,878

207 48,093

1 47,551

1,441 2,171 2,434

Puerto Rico

3,944,259 24,976

158 24,7&3 2 q ,3 &5

951 2,234 lp

?do-

785 00

2,729 288 W60

2

155 107

*

35 -

Rodriguer

37,230 37

1,006 33 10 30

1

4 1

Rornan~q

21,565,100 38,544 559 38,230 1 37,956 1,353 1.294 2,600 544 6,338,219 19,362

Rota

2,899 10

290 8

-20 10

1

3 1 4,192 22

Russia 143,221,000

150,056

954 146,377

4 140,244

9,121 10,998

19,847 1,663 39,615,248 118,606

Rwanda 9,290,911 14,597 636 13,939 8 12,935 1,242 1.075 2,293 316 5,332.870 32,135

Saba

1

m

11 145 7 17 6 1 3 1 2,364 20


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m 7

Peak

Population Pubs.

Ratio, 2007 Inc.

1

Pub-

Av. Over

liiher to Pubs. 2 6

120 16 4

2006

Av. Av.

Av. Pio. No.

of

Total Bible

Pubs Pubs. Congg Hours Studies

Me

A

duntry or I

Eustatius

SL Helena

St. Kitts

SC Lucia

St. Maarten

SL Plerre Mquelon

St. Vincent

OYY

422;

s p a n

amoa

San Marino

S o Tome Principe

Senegal

Serbia

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon lslanns

South Afr~ca

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Surname

Swaziland

Sweden

Switzerland

Tahiti

Taiwan

Tonga

Tnnidad Tobag

T ~ r k e y

Turks Caicos

Tuvalu

Uganda

Ukraine

U.S. of America

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Virgin Isls. (Brit.)

Virgin Isls. (U.S.)

Wallis Futuna

Is

Yap

Zambia

Zimbabwe

30Other Lands 15,970

G r a d

Tvtal 236 Lands 6,957,854

Durin the 2607 erviceyear, Jehovah s Wim- speutover $121

WEM~RIALP A R T ~ R S

O R L D ~ E :

,105

14,611 I,.. 12,695 1,203 1,003 1,082 334

,

19,013

6,691,790 3.1 6,491,775

298

304 312,741 678,638 01,376 1,431,761,554 1,561,426

maton in caring for specla1

pioneers

mwomries, adnavel ing overseers in then held servlce

assignments.


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17/64

2008 For UnitedStatesof America

km 8

03-E Us Vol 51 N

CanGive

t

Jehovah

our burden upon ~ehovah' -

55:22; Phil. 46, 7.

Did you know tha t humans schedule in order to auxiliary

able

to

give something to pioneer one or more months a

sacrificed some of

year

Maybe

we

could lengthen

precious livestock to Jeh* the time we usually spend in the

and Noah and Job made ministry. Staying out an extra

Offerings. (Gen. 44; 8: 30 minutes each week would in-

1:5) Of course, such of-

,,,,

ministry by at least

did not enrich the Cre- two month

in

w

Since he

al- 3

Energy:

Having energy to

possesses everything.But

did demonstrate

use in the ministry requires that

deep love thos faithful men we avoid recreation and em-

for God, Today, we can use ployment that leave us so tired

time, energy, and resources that we

-0t

give Jehovah our

giving Jehovah "a sacrmce of best. We also need to put aside

13:15. anxieties that could make our

Time:

How commendable it heart ''bow down," robbing us

to 'buy outf time from less of energy that we could use in

things to share more servingGod. (Prov. 12:25) Even

if

in the ministry (Eph. 5:15, we have a legitimate concern,

Perhaps

we

could adjust our how much better it

is to

'throw

One

Another

Up

While

the Ministry

All of us appreciate receiv- we recently heard at the King-

an encouraging "word spo- dom Hall.

a t the right time." (Prov. 25:

We may feel disheartened

When we work with others in when a householder raises an

ministry, how can

we

make objection that we are unable to

that our mnversation re- overcome.I t would be beneflcial

in encouragement? for us to take a few minutes

af

Upbullding Conversation:

ter leaving the door to consider

upbuilding i t is to include with our partner how such a sit-

matters in our con- uation might be handled in the

while engaging in the future, perhaps by consulting

work (Ps. 37:30) We the easoning book. And if we

talk about our presenta- appreciated something about

relate encouraging fleld our partner's presentation, a

experiences we recently word of sincere commendation

(Acts 15:3)Did we glean would provide welcome encour-

interesting point from our agement.

Take the Initiative:

Are

magazines, or a congrega- there some in our book study

Resour~8s:

We can also

of our material resources to

port the preaching work.

encouraged fellow Christian

"set something asiden regu

so as to have something to

to those

in

need.

1

Cor. 16

In

a similar way, we may be

to set aside funds to donat

local congregation needs as

as for the worldwide work

hovah appreciates what we

from the heart, even

if

it is ju

little.-Luke 21:l-4.

Jehovah has given us m

(Jas. 1:17) We show our ap

ciation by giving generous

our time, energy, and othe

sources to serve him. Our

ing so pleases Jehovah, "for

loves a cheerful giver."-2

9:7.

personal invitation to accom

ny

us in the ministry may re

in

"an

interchange of enc

agement." (Rom. 1:12) Reg

and auxiliary pioneers app

ate having others to work w

especially in the early m

ing or late afternoon, when

er publishers may be sha

in the ministry. We can

port the pioneers by ma

ourselves available. Is ther

iMrm publisher whose he

limits what he is able to

in the ministry? Arranging

such a one to accompany

perhaps on a Bible study,

be beneficial.-Prov. 27:17.

Commendation and exp

sions of appreciation are alw

encouraging,even in small

ters. We should have tha

mind when working with ot

in the ministry, since we wa


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Starting March

1

ng 131

min: Local announcements.

ing the suggestions on page 4

and the March

along with the Memorial

min: Why Meet Together?

the ay

15,2007,

Watch-

pages 11-13. Invite audi-

fited them and how they

e overcome obstacles in order

attend meetings regularly.

min:

We Can Give to J ehe

As time permits, invite

ence to comment on the cit-

Starting March 17

min:

Local announcements.

Watchtowerand the April

to the Service Meeting

discuss appropriate presenta-

fromOur

Ministry.

min: Question Box. To be

ss entire article.

min: How May We Assist

Attenders? When

ring paragraph 5, briefly

y be started with avisitor who

ed the Memorial.

214

Starting March

24

min:

Local announcements.

15

min:

Building One AI

Up While in the Ministryni

Read accounts report and

dona-

Song 122

tion acknowledgments.

Week Starting April

7

15

mln: Prepare to Offer the

Current Magazines. Audience

Song 186

discussion. After giving a brief 10

min:

Local announcem

overview of the April Watch-

20

mln: Why Put Off Ge

tower

and the April

Awake

ask Baptized?Talk by an elderb

the audiencewhich articles may on the July 1, 2006, Watchto

appeal to people in the tenit* pages 29-30, paragraphs 1

ry and whY. Invite audience Include a brief interview of

mention specfic points in arti- or two publishers who were

cles

they plan

What tized as teenagers. What m

question could be asked to

them to take this important

a conversation? Which scrip-

ture in the article could then at oung age? ow did

be read? Using presentations baptism help them develop

suggested for the local territo- itual maturity,which is a pr

ry, demonstrate how to oBer the tion?

April Watchtowerand theApril

15

min: Have You Tried the

Awake

rect Approach? Talk and

20

min:

We Bring Good News dience discussion based on

of Something Better. Follow- January 2002 Our Kingdom

ing an introduction of less than istry insert, page 6. Discus

one minute, n elder gives a sample presentations and

talk based on the July 1, 2005, they

m y

be modified to st

Watchtower, pages 18-19, para- Bible study in the Bible T

graphs

Invite the au-

book.Thenhave oneor two

dience to comment on how the onstrations. Encourage audi

Kingdom message gave them

comfortand hopewhenthey first to try at least Once during

heard it.

next week to start a Bible s

Song

29

inthe

Bible Teach

book usin

direct approach.

Week Starting March

31

song

25

Song37

l o

min:

Local announcements. *

tfimlt

~ n ~ r o d ~ c

Remind publishers to turn in Im @

@ leaup blI t W

field service reports for March. and fim W - L

20

min:

Make Good Use of the ~ ~~

2008

Yearbook.

Talk and audi-

ence discussion.Discuss A Let-

ter From the Governing Body,

on pages 3-5. Have two or three

Hrs. Mags. k

in the audience relate an expe-

rience from the Yearbook that

has

been especial1y encouraging P i lIO, SO2 04.5 38.7 19.6

to them. Arrange in advance for

one or two publishers to cam-

ment on how they scheduletheir

personal reading of the Year-

Au xP i o s 32,831 49.3 32.9 12.4

Pubs.

~01,220 9.8 8.0 3.5

book. Conclude by encouraging

ll

to read the entire book.

,,048,980

Baptized:

3


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Literature offer for March

What

the ible

Really Teach? Make

effort to start Bible studies.

and May The Watchtower and

magazines. A special effort

be made

to

visit newly interest-

oneswho attendedthe Memorialor

special public talk but who are

actively associated with the con-

The purpose of such visits

be to start a home Bible study

those who have not yet accepted

June W M oes the

ible Really

Make a dillgent effort to start

studies.

Congregations should release the

issues of

The

Watchtower and

as soon

as

they are received.

will

allow publishers to become

with the contents before of-

he magazinesin fleldservice.

Someone designated by the presid-

ing overseer should audit the con-

gregation's accounts for the months

of December, January, and February.

The same person should not be used

for consecutiveaudits.When the audit

is complete,an announcementshould

be made

to

the congregation after

the next accounts reportis read.--See

I n s t r u c t i m or CongregationAccount-

ing

(S-27).

Thetheme for the 2008districtcon-

ventions is Guided by God's Spirit.

The April issue of Our Kingdom Min-

i s t y will furnish helpful detailed in-

formation for finalizing your personal

plans for attending all sessions of

this three-day convention.If you need

to request time off fromyour employ-

ment in order to be present all three

days,do not hesitate to doso

Immediately after the Memorial,

the total attendance and number of

partakers should be submitted

to

the

branch oface

using

the jw.org

site.

If

this is not possible, a l

maybe sent.Whenmultiplecong

tions meet together, only one con

gationshould submit the total a

danceflgure.

It

is

important that group

20 or more planning

to

visit theU

ed States branch omce faciliti

Brooklyn,Patterson,andWallkil

correspond by mail with the Ce

Tour Desk at 100 Watchtower D

Patterson, Y 12563-9204. You

also use the following fax num

(845)306-0200. At least two week

or tovisiting, please send inform

on the number coming and the d

and times for visiting each loca

Lodging information may be obta

lm

the congregation

secretary

foreyour visit, please reviewthe Q

tion Box in this issue of OurKing

Ministry

regarding proper dress

groomingwhenvisitingBethelho

QUESTIONOX

headquarters facilities

in

New

worship of Jehovah. Howev

York as well as the branches it has been noted that wh

around the world. visiting facilities used for J

w

meOf lotbing

In discussing the iplpor- hovah's service, a few brothe

when Hsieing tance of proper dress ;and andsisters tend to be extrem

used

for

Jehovah s

grooming, rganized

to a o

Je casual, sloppy, or revea

hovah s

ill comments on ing in their dress. Such atti

Around the world, Kingdom the need for physical

qJeah is

not appropriate for Chr

Assembly H W , Beth- ness, modest dress, and :@od tians at

any

time. In this ma

homes, and branch facili- eooming when we engage

in

ter,

as

in

all

other aspects

stand out as places dedi-

the field ministry and attend our Christian life, we desire

to Jehovah's service. Christian meetings. Then, on

maintain the high standar

are modest, clean, and page 138,paragraph 3, it states:

that distinguish God's pe

reflecting dig-

"Remember, the name Bethel ple from the world, doing

in appearance. The con-

means 'House of God.' There- things for God's glory.-Rom

with what is often seen fore, our dress, grooming, and

12:2; Cor. 10:31.

Satan's system of things

is

conduct should be sirrrilar to

So when visiting the hea

indeed. Those who visit

what isexpectedof us whenat- quarters and branch in Ne

used for Jehovah's ser- tending meetings for worship

York State or other branch f

also be recognized

at the Kingdom Hall. This cilities, whether on a plann

belonging to Jehovah, ones high standard should be ob- visit or while on vacation

are doing his will.

served by Kingdom publishers tourist areas, ask yourse

As Christians, we "recom-

visiting Bethel from the local 'Does

my

dress and groomi

ourselves as God's min- area

as

well

as

hose frommore

reflect the modesty, the clea

in every way, including distant places. In this way, the

liness, and the dignity of t

appropriate,well-arranged visitordemonstratesappropri-

place I will be visiting?Does

and grooming. 2 Cor.

6:

ate appreciation and respect. reflect well on the God th

4) We are also expected to -Ps.

292.

I worship? Would others

proper decorum. At Our clothing should identi-

distracted or offended by

m

ll

times our dressand groom- fy us as those "professing to

appearance?' By our dre

should reflect the decency reverence God." (1

Tim.

2:lO)

and grooming, may we alwa

digni ty

that befit servants Appropriatedress and groom- "adorntheteachingof our Sa

f Jehovah God. This is espe- inghave apositiveinfluenceon ior, God, in all things9' -Titu

true when visiting the the way others view the true 2:lO.


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What to Say Abo

Memorial~ttender~s?:

, . the Magazine

, . -

, b 4 & k . . ' Y

~ L - & a ' d - - -

..

A LA.

On March 22, 2008, millions ent may be acquaintances or

people around the world family members whom we per-

receive a powerful wit- sonally invited. Others may

Every day we hear a

havereceivedaninvitationdur- suffering, disease,

will hear about Jehovah's ing the specialcampaign.

If

you death. Do you wond

love in providinga ransom see individuals you do not rec-

We ever be saved

mankind. (John 3:16) They ognize, take the initiative to in-

Of this?

fo

sponse ] This Bible v

learn about the Kingdom troduce yourself and welcome

has

millions h

how Jehovah will use it to them. ~t may be that they have

[Read

John

3:16.]

his will for all the not attended one of our meet-

sus, Death Can save

(Matt. 6:9, 10) They will ings before. In your conversa-

the subject of this m

firsthand the love

nd

mi- tion you may be able to find out

zine.

of God's People and experi- how to contact them. By a per-

Our Warm hospitality.-Ps. sonal visit or a brief telephone

Mar.

call a few days after the Memo-

Do You think tha

Bible Students:

Some in at- rial, you could try to cultivate

perstitions are harmles

willbe those who have further interest and offera Bi-

fo

started studying the Bi- ble study.

sponse.] The Bible m

this interesting comm

us Introduce them to

The iIlf0XIlati0n in the Me-

[Read Isaiah 65:ll.l

brothers and sisters. EX-

morial talk can be used

as

a

article discusses wh

the

and

basis for introducing the

ible

superstition is compa

them a

brief tour

Of

the

Teachbookon a returnvisit.For

with Bible teaching.

Hall.

During the talk, example, the Memorial speaker

ture the article that b

speakerwill encourage such will read Isaiah 65:21-23. On the

0 page 10.

to continue making spiri- return visit,

you

might mention

progras. You can use his the t a nd say, ~ e t e show

T H L v

p

as

a

you other blessings the ransom

Wouldn't you like t

your students.

makes possible. Then consid-

this prophecy come

Inactive:

Some attending er pages 4-5 of the

ible Teach

[Read Isaiah 2:4. The

be inactivepublishers. Take book. Or you could say, Many

low for response.]

initiative to greet them wonder when we will experi- that God will interve

Avoid asking person-

ence

the mlment of Isaiah's

man's affairs and 'set

questions or making state- prophecy. Then consider para-

ters straight.' The B

indicatesthat God will

that may cause em- graphs 1-3in chapter 9.Another

a war called Armage

after

the

option is simply to refer to the

that will end d l wars.

the eldersshouldvis-

Memorial

speaker,s comments, magazine explains whawinactive

Ones

who

introducethe ible Teach book,

mageddon is and wh

Ommend them for

their

and demonstrate the study.

to attend,and warmly in-

should look forward to

them to the next congrega-

Mayeachof us be alert to op-

portunities to assist Bible stu-

e pr.

meeting.

Do you think tha

Visltors: Someof those pres-

dents, inactive publishers, and

maybe living in the tim

visitors who will be in atten-

riod described here? [

.

What powerful witness will be dance. (Luke22:19)

Jehovah

2 Timothy 3:l-4. Then

on March 22,2008? surelybless increasedactiv- for response.] There is

How may we assist Bible stu- ity in our Kingdom service.

reason to be keenly i

who are present?

ested in the last day

What can be doneto encourage

5

What might we say to start a cause their occurrence

publishers who are in at- Bible study?

cates that good thing


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A ServiceMeeting will

scheduled in Our King-

Ministry for each week

the summer months.

may make ad-

as needed to allow

attending the Guided by

Spirit DistrictConven-

Where appropriate, use

minutes on the last Ser-

Meeting before attend-

the convention to repeat

and reminders from

month's insert that ap-

locally.

A

month or two

your convention,set

15 to

2

minutes on a

Meeting (perhaps us-

a local needs portion) for

review of points from the

that the publish-

have found to be helpful in

ministry.Theserviceover-

should handle the review.

the audience to com-

onhowthey areapplying

to apply that inforrna-

in their ministry.

Starting April 14

183

min: Local announce:

Selected Announce-

from

OurKingdom Min-

Usingthe suggestionson

8 or other presentations

for your territory,

how to offer the

1 Watchtower and the

Awake

min: Show Yourselves

As time permits,

audience to comment

the cited scriptures.

min: Comfort the Mourn-

Ones. * Inviteaudienceto

outstanding experienc-

they have had giving com-

fort to someone who lost a

loved one in death.

Song

42

Week Startlng April 21

Song 171

1

min:

Local announce-

ments. Read accounts re-

port and donation acknowl-

edgments. Remind audience

to bring the May

Watch-

tower and the May Awake to

theServiceMeetingnext week

and to be prepared to discuss

appropriate presentations for

the local territory.

1

min:

Local needs.

25 min:

An Occasion to Eat

Spiritually and ~ejoice. To

be handled by the congrega-

tion secretary. Mention the

convention to which the con-

gregation is assigned. Review

the box District Convention

Reminders.

Song 197

Week Starting April 28

Song 55

1s min:

Local announce-

ments. Remind publishers to

turn infieldservicereports for

April. Using the May 1

Watch-

tower and theMayAwake give

a brief overview of each issue

and ask the audience which

articles may appeal best to

people in the territory and

why. Invite audience to sug-

gest presentationsusing arti-

clesthey plan to feature.What

question could be asked to

start a conversation? Which

scripture in the article could

then be read? How could the

scripture be tied in? Using a

presehtationsuggestedby the

audience or sample presenta-

tions from

Our Kingdom

istry,

demonstrate how

magazinemight be offer

1 min:

Question Box. A

ence discussion.

2 min:

Follow His S

~losely. As time per

invite audience to com

on the cited scriptures.

Song 65

Week Starting May

5

Song 217

1 min:

Local annou

ments.

15 min:

Jehovah Will B

Means Leave You. Enco

ing talk based on the O

ber 15,2005,

Watchtower

es 8-11.

2

min:

Be a Progre

~inister. When cons

ingparagraph 3, include

ments on the

Ministry S

book, pages 6-8, unde

subheading How to Be

to the Full.

Song 11

Limit introductory

ments to less than a mi

and follow with a ques

and-answer discussion.

Av. Av. AM

Number of: Hrs. Mags.

UnitedStates

Sp l Pim 427 106.5 65.1 43.2

Pios. 111,332 62.5 35.6 19.1

Aux.Pios.

40,874 48.6 30.2 11.5

Pubs. 906,189 9.6 7.7 3.5

TOTAL 1,058,802 Baptized:

Bermuda

Pios. 67

Aux.P~os. 15

Pubs. 362

TOTAL 444

Turks Caioos

Sp l Pios. 1

Pios. 20

Aux.Pios. 10

Pubs. 139

TOTAL 170

72.0 26.0 22.0

63.1 35.0 28.9

50.5 25.3 15.4

12.8 7.6 4.6

Bapt


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66Follow

isSteps Closelyvv

Jesus was not educated in the rabbinic from the Biblewhenever possible. We want

yet he was history's greatest Minister. householder to see that we are not expr

a written record ofJesus' mini st^ ing personal opinions but adhering to G

been preserved for our benefit.

In

order for thoughts.

to be effectiveministers,we must followhis

Reach

the in Your Teaching:

closely. -1 Pet.

2:21.

has another man spoken like this. (Joh

Demonstrate Lovefor People: Lovingcon-

46) So said the officersabout Jesus when

forpeoplemotivated Jesus. (Mark630-34)

chief priests and pharisees asked why the

in our

are

in

pain and in

great

ficers failed to arrest him. Rather than s

of the truth. (Rom.8:22)Our reflecting on

ply conveying facts, Jesus taught in a

dire situation and on Jehovah's loving in-

that reached the hearts of

those he

instruc

in them

will

motivate us to persist in

2

Pet. 3:9)Furthermore,peoplewill

(Luke 24:32) He used true-to-life illustrat

readily respond to our message if they

t breathe life into his words. (Matt. 13:34

that we genuinely care about them.

SUS

did not overwhelm his listeners with

Speak at Every Opportunity: Jesus took

much information.(John 16:12)He drew at

of

every opportunity

to

share the tion

t

Jehovah rather than to himself. Like

news with others. (Matt. 4:23; 9:9; John sus, we can b f ~ o m eood teachers only

Similarly, we want to be prepared to P@W ' ~ ~ n s t a n tttention to our teachi

about the truth

as

we go about our

dai- 1

Tim.4:16

routine. Some keep a Bible and literature

Persist Despite Apathy and Opposit

so that they may witness at work, at Though Jesus performed powerful wo

when traveling and shopping, and so many did not listen to him. (Luke 10:13)E

membersof Jesus' own family felt that he

FOCUSn the Kingdom: The good news of gone out of his mind. (Mark 3:21) None

Kingdom Was the tAeme of JCSus' preach- less, Jesus persisted. He maintained a posi

(Luke 4:43) Although our presentation attitudebecause hewas totally convinced

immediately Or directly the hehad the truth that could set men free. (J

we keep in mind helping the house-

832)

W i t h

Jehovah's help, we too are de

seethe need for it.Evenwhen mention-

mined

not

to

give

up.-2

4:1.

bad world conditions that indicatethat we

in the astdays,we primarily declare

Make Needed Sacrifices to Have a

news of good things. -Rom. 10:15.

Share: Jesus sacrificed material comforts

on God s

Word: Throughout

Jesus, the ministry.(Matt,8:20)He preached tirel

he relied on the Scriptures.Hetaught

sollletimes late into the day. (Mark 6:35

of his own originality. (John 7:16, 18)

knew that he had a limited amoun

fed on ~ o d $ord and applied

it

to himself

tim? to accomplish the work. Since the t

under satanic attack. (Matt.

4:l-4)

In or- left

is

reduced, we too need to make perso

for us to teach others effectively, we must sacrificesof our time, energy, and resource

the Bible daily and make personal ap- imitationof Jesus.-1 Cor. 7:29-31.

Ram.

2:21) When answering Clues-

First-century Christians were effec

in the ministry,We should cite Scriptur-

ministers because they learned from Je

backing for what we say and read directly

( ~ c t s:13) We too can fully accomplish

How may we become effectiveministers?

ministry if we imitatehistory's greatestM

What

will

help

us

to cultivate Christlike love for ter.-2 Tim.

4:5.

Onwhat occasionsdid Jesus preach to others?

6

What

did

Jesus do to reach the hearts of his

Howmaywemake the Kingdomthe theme of our teners?

7. Why

did Jesus persist in the ministry?


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District Convention Reminders

ProgramTimes:

The program will begin at

brought to the convention site. Howe

a.m.

all

three days. The doors will open child-safety seats that can be secured

t 8:00 a.m. When the introductory music be- seat next to the parents are acceptable.

all

of us should take our seats so that

Fragrances: Most conventions t

P ro B 'm can begin in a dignified minner.

place in enclosed areas where we depend

Proflam will ~onclude t 455 P.m. on Fri- mechanicalventilation. Therefore, it woul

and Saturday and at 4:00 P.m. on Sunday.

a kindness for us to limit the use of str

arking: At all convention sites where We

fragrances, colognes, and perfumes that

secured control of the parking facilities,

cause reactions in those who s m e r from

spaces will be ~ ~ a d evailable a t no charge

spiratory or related problems.-1 Cor. 10:

a first-come, first-served basis. Conven-

Follow Up

Forms:

A leme ~

cards will serve as identification (5-43)

form

should be used to provide in

parking. Only those disabled persons who mation regarding anywho show interest

a state-approved disabled license plate

result of our informal

witnessing

during

be allowed to

park

In

the

area convention. Publishers should bring on

for the disabled.

two follow-up forms to the convention. C

Seat Saving: Seats may be

saved

only for

pleted forms may be submitted to the B

traveling with you in the same vehicle

oom

for

handling

or to

your

r living with you in the same home.

secretary upon your return.-See the Fe

Noon Meal: Please bring a lunch rather

ary 2005 ur ingdom

p,

6.

leave the

convention site to obtain a

Restaurants: Honor

Jehovms nam

during the rmon break. A fanall o l e r

your fine

at resthurants. In

m

can be placed under your seat may be

Large family-size picnic coolers, glass

places, it is customary to leave a 15to 20

and alcoholic beverages are not

cent

tip, depending

On the

service.

in the convention facility.

D

Hotels:

(1) Please do not reserve m

Donations: We can show appreciation for

than

be

needed, and

convention arrangements by making vol-

not have more

people

stay in your

ro

contributions to the worldwide work than

what

is allowed.

2)

f you must

t our Kingdom Hall or a t the convention. YOU' reservation, notify the hotel immedi

ny checks contributed at the convention ly. 3) Take a luggage cart only

when

You

be made payable to Watch Tower. ready to use it, and return it immedia

. ccidents and Emergencies:Emergency-

SO

that others may use it. (4) Do not c

services have complained that they in rooms where cooking is not permit

many cell-phone calls over minor mat- (5) Lkave a tip for the housekeeper each

If

a medical emergency arises at the con- (6) Do not abuse any complimentary br

site, please contact a nearby atten- fast, coffee, or ice provisions that are m

who will immediately notify First Aid so available for guests to use while they ar

our qualified first-aid personnel on-site the hotel.

(7)

Display the fruitage of the s

assess the seriousness of the situation i t in dealing with the hotel staff a t

all

tim

render assistance. If it is necessary, our 8)

The room rate shown on the Recomme

personnel will call 911.

ed Lodging List is the

full

price per day

Hearing Impaired:

The program will be

cluding tax. If you are overcharged or b

in the auditorium on an F M radio for things you did not request or use, re

To make use of this provision, you

these charges and inform the Rooming

need to bring a small battery-operated partment at the convention as soon as po

M receiver along with earphones. ble.

(9)

If a problem arises with your h


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Jehovah lovingly cares for the spiritual In recent years it has been observed

of his servants. While the world in some youths sit together at the conven

is spiritually starved, we eat very and converse during the program or eng

indeed. (Isa. 65:13) One way that Jeho- in text messagingon their cell phones. I

nourishes us spiritually is through our have children, including teenagers, it

district conventions. Are you mak- be advantageous for

us

to sit together

preparations to attendall sessions of the listen to the program as a

f mily

rather t

"Guidedby God's Spirit"District to allowour young ones to

sit

apart from

A tasty and nourishing spiri- with other youths.

banquet has been arranged.

Enjoy FellowshPp:A tasty meal is m

Plan Ahead:

"The plans of the diligent enjoyable when shared with frie

surely n~akeor advantage." (Prov. 21:5) (Prov. 15:17)Similarly, associationwith

in finalizing Your plans to be brothers and sisters heightens our en

all t2ree days of the convention, do ment of the convention. Therefore, w

put off speaking with your employer if the program is not in session,how plea

need to take time offwork. If You will it is to take the initiativeto meet other

overnight accommodations) have

egatesand enjoyfellowship (Ps,133: )W

been arranged? YOUwill also want to

the chairman kindly invites

us

to take

your

noon

so that you can eat seatsbefore the music starts, we should

your brothers at the convention site.

our

conversations and be seated for the

arrangements to arriveat the conven-

ginningof

the

program.

'arb' enough each day to

find seating

B~

lert to Witness:

Conventions u

share

in the

and prayer'

ally provide excellent opportunities

o

We

want

to

make

sure

that the

'lothing a witness. any conventioners who g

wear

is

modest

and

arranged. restaurants after the program are aske

Tim. 2:9,10)District conventions provlde

waiters and others about the

theme

sh

for

us to

give

on the convention badge. This has le

the

maintaining

a

conversations and giving a me

witne

appearance

while

in

the

Onven- the truth.

Some

who inqmed were t

city and by wearing our convention

invited to the convention session and

we stand out from unbelievers and

tended.

a favorable impression upon observ-

7Thousands of hours have been sp

4

Listen Carefully;We surelydo not want

preparing the Program)arranging for f

miss

out

on

any

morsel

served

at

this

ities, organizing convention departme

banquet (Prove22:17,18)Following

and preparingthe parts-All the lovingla

in our Bible as texts are read and tak- that has been invested in preparing

brief notes will helpus keep our mind on

spiritual feast indicates Jehovah's ten

program and avoid distraction. Then in

Care of his people. May ll of us be pre

evening,we can use our notes to discuss

and eat heartily

As

we do, unlike the w

highlights of the program with others.

"cryOut

joyfully

because of the g

condition of the heart."-Isa. 65:14.

How doesJehovah care for the spiritual needs

his servants?

5. How may we increase our enjoyment of

Planning ahead for the convention involves

convention?

6.

Relate a personal experience that shows

What type of clothingshould we plan to wear? we may witness to people in the convention


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C?UEST OM OX

other facility nearby, the gious titles, such as F

onewith possible religious ther or Sister, to in

S it proper for one

of

Je-

connections may have a viduals who may work

hovah'sWitnesses

to

receive,

reputation for superior or visit the facility. (Ma

treatmentandcare

ata

hos-

service. Such a hospital 23:9) You would have

pita1 or nursing home oper-

with a religious name may see to it that the mat

atedby

a

re 'iousor-a-

be the only one equipped is strictly a business

tion?

to provide the particu- rangement in which Y

Various religious orga-

treatment needed, or are receiving treatme

nizations operate hospi- it may be the only hospi- and service, and nothi

tals Or nursinghomes that td where your doctor or more.

provide medical treat- surgeon is able to ban- When being admitted

ment or long-term Care. die cases. A~SO,ometimes the hospital, you may

Generally, such facilities hospitals with religious dicate that you are one

are not established for connections may respect Jehovah's Witnesses a

the outright promotion of your viewpointas a Chris- that you would like to

Babylon the Great. (Rev.

tian

on

the

use of

blood,

ceive visits from local

18:2, 4 They original-

whereas some other pri-

ders. This will ensureth

ly have been

vat, or municipal hospi-

you receive proper spi

to servea religiousorgani-

tual support during yo

zation as a source of in- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , a , ~ , ~ , ftay.-1 Thess. 5:14.

come. Today, some hospi-

Believing family me

tals are religious in their tidingave towhatOnsiderfatuityheno use.e- bers, local elders, and o

name only,whereasothers

ers in the congregati

If you

do decide

use a

should responsibly ca

re still partially stafPed hospital or nursing

home

by members of the clergy.

for the spiritual needs

If one of Jehovah's Wit-

ith

Onnec-

any elderly brothers a

nesses requires hospital

tions,

You might view it sisters who live in nursi

or nursing care, he must

as paying for ser- homes, particularly wh

make his own decision as

rendered. You might

operatedby a religious

to whether he will go to a view it

as if

the

ganization. Diligence

facility that may possibly Organization

were

this regard will be of gr

be connected with a re- sting a

bussness, encouragement to su

ligious organization. The and in purchasing a ser- older ones and will p

conscience of one might

vice

from such a business vent them from inadv

permit him to do so, but YOU would not be making tently being included

the conscience of another a direct,voluntary contrl- religious services,celeb

may prevent him from do- bution to the support of a tions, or other similar a

ing so. 1 Tim 1:5) There false religion. You would tivities held at such fac

are certain circumstances merely be paying for a ties.

that may have a bearing product or a service. With these points

on one's decision,and it is Of course, as a CXris- mind, each one will ha

good to consider these. tian, in such circumstanc- to consider all the c

For example, a hospital es you must definitelysee cumstances involved a

or nursinghome with a re- to it that you do not en- then make his own de

ligious name may be the gage in any acts of false sion as to which hospi

only one in the irnmedi- worship. Also, you would or nursing home he w


27/64

r Beginning in April, district conven- branch otllce,make sure they are

tion badge cards for 2008w ll automat- pletely fllled out.

ically be included with literature s h i p

Since the operating hours o

offer for April and May

merits. I t w l l not. be necessary to Bethel switchboard have changed

Watchtower and

Awalce

maga-

request these. I f a d a t l o n a l b a d ~ards no longer possible t

call

the branc

A special effort should be made are

needed

by the

these

fice from 11:55 a.m. on Saturd

visit newly interested

ones who

Should be requested using the jw.org 8:00 a.m. on Monday, eastern tim

the Memorial or the spe- Web site Or, if that

s

not possible~

obtain information regarding K

talk but who are not actively by Submitting the Literature Pest dom Hall locations and me

with the congregation.The Form ( -I4)

badge

card

times. Publishers shouldconsider

pose of suchvisits shouldbe to start

must

be

requested

for

any

in

the

On-

needs for such information in advgregationwho desire them.

Bible study with those who ongregation secretaries should and call the branch office during

not yet accepted one.

June What

an adequate supply of the

ular working hours (on weekdays

the

Bible%allyTeach?Makeadil-

fom Application for %gular

m

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Satu

effort to start Bible studies.

July:

s w e s-205)

~ ~ ~ l i c a t i ~ ~rom 8:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.). Or

on the Watch If the congregation or A&ia r y Pioneer Service (~-205b). may choose to consult a n elect

not have this brochure

in

Stock,

These may be requested by using telephone directory on the Inte

heck

if

nearby Congregations

thejw.org Web site or, if that isnot

pas-

Congregation Secretaries Should

a surplus on hand that you can

sible, by submi t t iw the Literature Re firm that their Kingdom Hall info

If that is not possible,offer another

qu st

Form (514). Maintain at least a tionis

accuratelylistedinthelocal

brochure that the congre-

one-year supply. Before sending regu- phone directory.-See the June

has in stock.

lar pioneer application forms to the

urKingdomMinistry

QuestionB

THEOCRATICMINISTRYSCHOOLREVIEW

following questions will be considered at the Theocratic Ministry School during the w

April 28,2008. The school overseer will conduct a 30-minute review based on mate

in assignments for the weeks of March 3 through April 28,2008.

QUALITIES

9. What is involved in study? [ b e p

. Why is it important to build our talks

par. 3-p.

28

par.

l

around the assigned material. and how can

10. How does the Gospel of Luke build

we do this?

[be

;

234 par.

1 1;.

235 par.

11

fidence in the divine inspiration of

. Why are questions so valuable when we are

Hebrew Scriptures?

[si

p. 192 pars. 30-1

teaching? [be p. 236 pars. 1-51

W KLY

BIBLE READING

How can questions help our listeners to u. Why did Jesus Correct a certain man

reason on a subject? [bep. 237 par. 3-p. 238 calling Him Good Teacher ? (Mark

par. 11

17, 18) [w08 2/15 Jehovah's Word Is A

-Highlights From the Book of Mark ]

. When teaching, why is skillful use of ques-

tions important

to

draw out inner feelings 12. Jesus used the fig tree to illustrate w

of the listener? (Prov. 20:5; Matt. 16:13-16; with regard to the nation of Israel? (M

John ll:26) [be D. 238 Dars. 3-51

ll:12-14, 20, 21) [w035/15 p. 26 pars. 2-

What is the value of using similes when

teaching? (Gen. 22:17; Jer. 1311 [be p. 240

pars. 1-31

NO.

1

What are some of the guiding principles

highlighted in the book of Mark that will

help us gain life under God's Kingdom? [si

p. 186 par. 321

. How does holy spirit help God's servants to-

day? (John 14:25, 26)

[be

p. 19 pars. 2-31

What was indicated by the wording the

gel Gabriel used when he said that M

would 'conceive in her womb' as the re

of God's holy spirit coming upon her

God's power overshadowing her? (Luk

30,31, 34'35)

[w08

3/15 Jehovah's Wo

Alive-Highlights From the Book of Lu

it 2p. 56 par. 21

Were Jesus' disciples actually doing 'w

was not lawful on the Sabbath'? (Luk

1,

2)

[g t

311

What is the lesson to be learned from Je


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,lourningOnes

Losing a loved one in dea th

atic experience, espe-

lly for those who do n ot have

e Kingdom hope. (1 Thess. 4:

) Many o ften wonder: 'Why do

I ever see my loved one

ourning th e death of

relative or a friend,-Isa. 61:2.

2F ro m Door to Door:

A

lder may tell us th at he

t had a dea th in his family. Is

emotional turmoil? Is the

se filled with grieving rela-

In

su ch cases, it may be

7)

Perhaps

or brochure, and ex-

ourselves. Then we can re-

rn at a more suitable time to

further comfort from th e

On o ther occasions, we may

e initial call. Though this

he time to refute wrong

29)

Or we could

re what th e Bible

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