Watchtower: Kingdom Ministry, 2007 issues

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2007 For United States of America

km E

U s

1/07

Vol.

50,

No. 1

Key to a FruitfulMiniatry Oman

cornwe

hend an important telephone

call. Our sister volunteered to

"Come to me, . . and I

will

looked like she needed to know help by translating the caller's

you." (Matt.

1128

Such about Jehovah." words. This loving act opened

words reflected Jesus'

3 We can convey our interest the way for a Scriptural discus-

love for people. As

in people with a sincere, warm sion that helped the woman ac-

ministers, we desire smile and a friendly tone

of cept a Bible study. In another

imitate Jesus in demonstrat-

voice. Listening carefully to the

case a brother making a re-

our love for people who are COInmentS of others, acknowl-

turn visit found the household-

down by a loveless world, edging their concerns, and re- er exasperated,havingwedged a

can we

do

so as we share

flecting genuine personal inter-

heavy piece of furniture in the

good news?

est likewise demonstrate love. doorway.After providing neigh-

(Prov.

1523

In imitation of Je- borly assistance, the brother

for

sus, we should emphasize the was soon sitting on the conch

Jesus to

take

positive Kingdom message and that he had helped move, start-

Of

every

Jehovah's lovingcompassion for ing a Bible study with the ap-

the

good news. (John

4 7 -

people.-Matt.

24:14;

Luke

4:18.

preciative man.

Love

us

In Deed:

Jesus was sensi- @Aswe share in the minis-

hesitancy

witness in

ive to the needs of others in try, we demonstrate our love for

A

six-Year-old

irl gave practical, tangible ways. (Matt.

God and our love for neighbor.

15:32

We too may have op-

(Matt.

2236-40

such demon-

her in a medical wait-

portunities to perform acts of stration

in

word and deed helps

What prompted her to

loving-kindness while in the honesthearted ones realize that

so? She explained, "The lady ministry. One sister observed a we have the truth.

Not Intmrmstodn

That is a common reaction down with the anxieties of life.

our message in some areas. -Matt. 24:37-39.

will help us to avoid be-

Regardless of the negative

disheartened when reaction of some, we can have

with apathy

in

the territo- joy in the ministry, knowing

How might we be able to that our effortsglorify Jehovah.

interest in the good

1

Pet.

4:11

In

addition, talking

about the truth, even to those

Joy

Remember

who do not yet appreciate it,

why many are apathetic will strengthens our own faith. Let

us to maintain joy. Peo-

us endeavor to view people in

who were taught the theory

the territory as Jehovah does.

evolution or who were raised He felt sorry for the people of

an atheistic society may not Nineveh who did not "know the

considered the value of diierence between their right

Bible. Others may be

disil- hand and their left." (Jonah 4:

by the

hypocrisy

they

11

Those living in our territo-

observed in religion. For

ry need the good news There-

their apatby may mirror fore, we should not give up but

frustration and hopeless-

should seek ways to stimulate

(Eph.

212

Some 'take no

their interest in theBible's mes-

because they are weighed sage.

Discuss Local Concerns:

Perhaps you could bring up a

matter of local concern in your

introduction and ask the house-

holder to express his views. Lis-

ten as he speaks, then showhim

the Bible's comforting message

in response to his concerns.

Af-

ter a local tragedy, one Wit-

ness expressed his sincere re-

grets at each door. "Suddenly,

the people started talking," he

said.

"I

had many Ene conversa-

tions that day because

I

showed

interest in their lives."

Each problem facing man-

kind

will

be solved by God's

Kingdom. Try to discern the

one that most concerns the

householder. He may allow you

to explainthe Bible's message of

hope.

If

not, he may be willing

to listen "even another time."

-Acts

1732.


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as Jehovah's Witnesses because

they feel their peers may ridicule

them. However, there are good tea-

Start ing January 8 Week Start ing January 22

sons to identifv whovou are. Teach-

12

min:

Local announcements.

everyoneto view the vid-

No Blood-Medicine Meets the

in preparation for the

that will be held at the

Meeting the week of Janu-

22. Using the suggestions on

4 or other presentations ap-

for your territory, dem-

how to offer the Janu-

15Watchtower and the January

In one of the demonstra-

show how t o handle the

conversation stopper

busy."-See Reasoning hook,

19-20.

min:

Benefit From Examining

ScripturesDaily. Talk and audi-

discussion bised on the fore-

of Examining the Scriptures

Discuss the need for

t; take a few mtnutts cnclt day

vonstdrr the Srrtplure text and

Arrange in advance for

or two to comment on their

for considering the text and

they have benefited. Conclude

a brief discussion of the year-

for 2007.

min: Reach Everyone With the

News. Talk and audience dis-

based on Organized to Do

Will, page 92 to the sub-

on page 102.

165and concluding prayer.

Start ing January

15

93

min: Local announcements. Se-

Announcements from Our

Ministry.

min: Is Something Holding You

A

talk by an elder based on

April 1,2002,issueof TheWalch-

pages 13-15.

min:

"I'm Not Interested."*

discussing paragraph

4,

ask

audience what issues are of in-

in the local territory. Have

brief demonstrations showing

to overcomethe potential con-

stopper "I'm not interest-

Reasoning hook, p. 16.

135and concluding prayer.

Song 224

1

min: Local announcements.

Read accounts report and donation

acknowledements. Usine the sup-

#'stiuIIS on page 4 or ulltcr prcsclt

lalions ;tppl'opri3telor your ternto

ry, demonstrate how to offer the

Februarv 1 Watchtower and the

Fcbrtlary

Annk('

In onr of the prc

sentarlons. dc~muttstratcmaking

a

retnm visit on a magazine-route

call.

1

min:

Local needs.

25

min:

"The ~ i g h e s tQuality of

Medical Care-What Is It?' To be

hnncUed by

an

eldcr Get rtchr inlo

a

~ l ~ s r t ~ s s i o ~ tf

I

he

Tu Hloo 1

vtdeo

with the audience, using the ques-

tions that are provided in the arti-

cle. Conciude by reading the last

paragraph and encouraging

all to

review carefully the cited Watch-

tower articles.

Song 188 and concluding prayer.

Week

Start ing January

29

Song 55

1 min:

Local announcements.

Remind publishers to turn in field

service reports for January. Men-

tion the literature offer for Feb-

ruary, and have one presentation

demonstrated.

2

min: A r e You Prcpart'd for a

Natural isa aster?"*

,TO

be naicued

by an elder. Include comments on

the November 2005 Our Kingdom

Ministry, page 3

15

mln: If

You Promise to Return,

Return. Talk and audience discus-

sion based on the September 15,

1999. Watchtower. ua@e 11. Invite

.

iltttllrnee tu rrlntc cxpertcnces that

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Each year, millions of peo- evacuated. The elders may also

around the world, in- wish to develop a contingency

any of our broth- plan for the congregation that

cted by includes such things as a sim-

tsunamis, m o n ple checklist of emergency sup-

hurricanes, tornadoes, plies to keep on hand, evacua-

floods. Since natural di- tion arrangements, and plans

ters occur unexpectedly and for assisting those with special

Of

Us, it is the needs. Cooperation with these

of wisdom to be pre- loving arrangements is impor-

v. 21:5. tant.-Heb. 13:17.

In

Advance:

Sometimes the 4 ~ f t e r Disaster: What

le to warn should you do if a disaste r

impending disasters. It is strikes in your area? Mabe sure

pay attention to that your family's immediate

warnings. (Prov. 223) In physical needs are cared for.

ill

A you are able, give necessary

contact

all

in the congre- assistance to others who have

on to help them to make been affected.Endeavor to con-

ary preparations. After a tact your book study overseer

he elders will also en-

or elder as soon as

pas-

are

sible. This should be done even

ted with the congrega- if you are safe and do not need

see if they are safe and to help.

~f

you need assistance, be

what

assistance

may

be

assured that your brothers are

time can be making every effort o help you.

if

the elders do not have

UP-

Car

13:4,

Remember

that

lat e contact information. So Jehovah

is

aware of

your

situa-

good for publishers to keep tion; rely

on

him

to

sustain

you,

(Ps, 37:39; 628)

Be

alert

to

op

y overseer informed of their

portunities to

provide spiritual

and emotional support

to

oth.

ers. (2 Cor. 13, 4) Resume your

If the congregation is locat-

theocratic

routine

as soon as

in a disaster-prone area, possible,-Matt. 6:33.

While the threat

of master

number

of

a relative causes the world much anxiety,

we can look to the future with

vicinity and who should be ConUdence.

disasters

d in case of an emer-

will be a thing of the past. (Rev.

This

wiu enable

the

el-

21:4) In the meantime, we can

take steps

to

pre-

pare for times of trouble and

Why is it prudent to be pre- difficulties as

we

maintain Our

d for disasters? zeal in declaring the good news

Why should we keep the el- to others.

s informed of our current ad-

telephone number(s)?

4.

What should we do if a disas-

ow may we cooperate with ter strikes in our area?

we live in a disaster-

5. How are we as Christians af-

area? fected by the threat of disaster?

What to

Say

About

the Magazines

.

~ ~ ~ ~ E E

an.

5

Where do you think mar-

ried couples can go for reli-

able advice? lAllow for

response.]

~otic i . ho origi-

nated marriage. [Head

Gm

esis

2:22 1 od

also vrovided

instructibns on the

dim-

lled role of the husbandirnd

the wil'r. This magazine ex-

plains.

Awake " Jan.

Have vou noticed that

many professed Christians

do not follow the teach-

ings of Jesus? lAllow for re-

sp


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For United States of America km E s 2/07 Vol. 50, No. 2

Wlth a Treasure

The apostle Paul valued benefits.On the other hand, our

God-given commission to ministry brings lasting benefits

and referred to it as a to us and to others. (1 Tim.

(2 Cor. 43) He en- 4:16) It helps sincere people

hardships and persecu- come to know Jehovah, make

in canying out that needed changes in their lives,

He tirelessly preached

and

gain a

Of

ever-

anyone

who happened

to

be

lasting life. (Rom. 10:13-15) By

hand. He traveled many

dif-

highly esteeming our ministry,

we acquire a satisfying purpose

and dangerous miles by in life, a lasting sense

of ac-

and by sea' ow

c n we

complishment, and an uplift-

and

show

that

we

ing hope for the future.-1 Cor.

our ministry? (Rom. 11:

.cQ

10.0 .

What makes ourministry an

Demonstrate That You Val-

mparable treasure?

ue Your Treasure:

The value

A Superior Treasure:

Earth- we Dlace on somethine is of-

res are often accom- ten bemonstrated by Ghat we

heartache and are willing to spend for it . What

a privilege it is to spend our

time and energy praising Je-

hovah (Eph. 5:16, 17) The way

we spend our time should show

that we place more value on

spiritual things than on rnateri-

a1 pursuits. Since

we

have some-

thing so precious to share, we

will want to preach with enthu-

siasm and to be alert to tell the

good news at every opportunity.

Priceless treasures are usu-

ally not hidden but are exhibit-

ed for others to enjoy. If we view

our ministry as a treasure, it

will be a prominent part of our

life. (Matt. 5:14-16) With hearts

full of appreciation,

may

we al-

ways imitate the apostle Paul

and take advantage of every op-

portunity to show that we truly

value our ministry, esteeming it

as a treasure.

Chrlst inYour Ministry

cussion was GO&S Kingdom,

and he urged his disciples to

follow his example. Human ef-

Jesus set the example for us

and limited time in which to do forts to solve mankind's prob-

follow in our ministry. is it. When people in Capernaum

lems cannot be successful. (Jer.

love for God and for peo- wanted Jesus to remain there, 10:23) Only God's Kingdom will

was demonstrated on many he said to his disciples: "Let us

sanctify God's name and pro-

and in many ways. gosomewhereelse. . hat Imay vide permanent relief for man-

taught meek ones the truth

Preach there also, for it is for kind. (Matt. 6:9 10) Teaching

performed

acts of loving

this purpose

I

have gone out." Kingdom truths to people who

in behalf of those who

-Mark

are "sighing and groaning over

afnicted and downtrodden,

After giving his disciples all the detestablethings that are

9:35.

training, Jesus sent them out being done" helps them to live a

Jesus Example and Teach-

with these specificinstructions: happy, successful life now and

"Preach, saying, 'The kingdom hold fast to a reliable hope for

JeSusdid

become side- of the heavens has drawnnear " the future.-Ezek. 9:4.

by

(Matt. 10:l) He taught his fol-

5

Jesus continues to be in-

political

affairs Or mere hu-

lowers that Kingdom interests volved in the preaching of the

efforts

better

the

should take priority in their good news of God's Kingdom,

Nor did

he

lives. (Matt. 6:33) Jesus' parting and he assures

us

of his sup-

y

other well-intentioned pur- words to his disciples before he port. (Matt. 28:20) TO what ex-

to distract him or over- ascended to heaven made clear tent does our ministry measure

his primary work. (Luke

what they were to do. He said: up to the model that Jesus set

He focused on the preach- "Go therefore and make disci- for us? (1Pet. 2:21) In these mo-

of the good news of God's pies ofpeople ofall the nations." mentous last days, may we do

as the onlypermanent -Matt. 28:19.

everything within our power to

Importance of the King- adhere closely to the example

had a great work to do

dom:

Jesus' main topic of dis- Jesus set in the ministry


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Week Starting March 5

Song

32

Starting February 12

ence discussion. During the

15 min:

Local announce-

52

min:

Local announce-

Using the sugges-

on page 8 or other pre-

appropriate for

territory, demonstrate

to offer the February

15

and the Febru-

Awake In one of the

show how

handle the potential con-

stopper "I'm not

in religion."-See

book, pp. 16-17.

5

mln:

"Declare Abroad

Excellencies of Jeho-

To be handled by the

overseer. At appro-

points during the dis-

announce the t i e

location of the Memo-

arrangements for addi-

meetings for field ser-

and the congregation's

for auxiliary pioneers in

147 and concludingprayer.

Starting February 19

198

5 min:

Local announce-

min:

the Great

When Using the Bi-

Teach Book."* When

paragraph

6

a brief demonstration

a publisher using

box at the end of chap-

6

in the Bible Teach book

review the chapter with

student.

min:

Can You Start a Bi-

Study in March? Audi-

mst half of March, we

will

be

offeringthe Bible Teach book

with the goal of starting Bi-

ble studies. Review the sug-

gestions in the January

2006

Our Kingdom Ministry in-

sert, pages

3-6.

Using one of

the suggestions on page 6

or another presentation ap-

propriate for your territo-

ry, demonstrate how to start

a Bible study on the initial

call. Invite audience to re-

late outstanding experiences

they have enjoyed using the

book, especially in starting

Bible studies.

Song

220 and

concludingprayer.

Week Starting February26

Song

29

1 min:

Local announce-

ments. Read accounts report

and donation acknowledg-

ments. Using the sugges-

tions on page

8

or other pre-

sentations appropriate for

your territory, demonstrate

how to offer the March 1

Watchtower and the March

Awake In one of the pre-

sentations, show a publisher

working business territory.

15min:

"Do Not Forget

Those Who Are Inactive."*

Include comments on the

May

1 2004

Watchtower,

pages 21-2

paragraphs

13-16.

20 min:

"Imitate Christ in

Your Ministry."* As time

permits, invite audience to

read and comment on the

cited scriptures.

Song

18

and concludingprayer.

ments. Selected Announce-

ments from Our Kingdom

Ministry. Give a copy of the

special Memorial invitation

to everyone in the audience,

and review local arrange-

ments for distributing it in

the territory. Urge

ll

to have

a full share. Include a dem-

onstration showing how the

invitation may be used.

15 min:

Preaching the Good

News in an Orderly Manner.

alk

and audience discus-

sion based on Organized to

Do Jehovah's Will, from the

subheading on page

102

to

the end of the chapter.

15 mln:

"Entrusted With a

Treasure."+ As time per-

mits, invite audience to com-

ment on the cited scriptures.

Song 104

and

concludingprayer.

imit introductory eom

ments

to

less than

a

rnlnute,

and follw with a

question

and-answerdtscussion

Number of

h w

fi

0

Sp Plos

817

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P~oe IOP 761 69.8 84a 18.4 1.9

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TOTAL i oss 7ie ~ a p t ~ z e d EB~

We

arehappy

toreport

anewpeak

in re- pioneers The total of

102 752regularpioneersrepofi~ng

isanincrease

of 2 125

overthe

p m

vious peak

o

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DeclareAbroad

the Excellenciesof Jehovah

"Yours, Jehovah, are the great-

and the mightiness and the beau-

and the excellency and the digni-

for everything in the heavens and

the earth is yours." 1 Chron. 29:

How does our love and apprecia-

for Jehovah affect us?

It

moves us

'declare abroad the excellencies of

one that called us out of darkness

his wonderful light.' (1 Pet. 2:9)

e cannot stop telling others about

great God We will have outstand-

opportunities to proclaim J e h c

excellencies during the months

April, and May.

ZSpecial Campaign to Advertise

Memorial

On Monday, April

2

e will highlight Jehovah's excellen-

by observing the Lord's Evening

A

special invitation to this im-

event will be distributed earth

from March 17 to April 2.

All

encouraged to have a full share.

would be

an

excellent time for

ones to begin publishing the good

if they qualify.

If

you have Bible

or children who may qualify,

the initiativeto speak with the el-

This campaign

w ll

be similar to

was done in connection with the

at Hand " District Con-

Congregations will be sent

invitations so that each pub-

.

What moves us to declare abroad the

ncies of Jehovah?

What special campaign

is

planned to

rtise the Memorial, and who may

What might we say to invite people to

lisher can have 50 copies and each

pioneer can have

150

copies. Keep

your presentation brief, perhaps say-

ing: "This

is

your invitation to an up-

coming important yearly event. You

will

be warmly welcomed. The details

are on the invitation."Of course, if the

householder has questions, take the

time to answer them. The appendixar-

ticle on the Lord's krening Meal found

in the

ible each

book beginning on

page

206

may be helpful in this regard.

On weekends,we will offer the current

magazines along

with

the special in-

vitation. Keep track of ny interest

found, and arrange to call back.

Wherever possible, this special

in-

vitation should be handed personally

to each householder. Therefore, make

a record of not-at-homes, and rr nge

to call again at another time. Con-

gregations that have a generous sup-

ply of invitations left over may leave

them at not-at-homes during the

last

week before the Memorial,but not be-

fore that. Make sure that your return

visits, Bible students, relatives, work-

mates, neighbors, and other acquain-

tances also receive an invitation.

Auxiliary Pioneering Can you de-

clare Jehovah's excellencies more

fully

by auxiliary pioneering during March,

April, and May?Doing so will likely re-

quire some adjustments in your dai-

ly schedule. (Eph. 5:15-17) You can be

sure that making an effort to do more

in Jehovah's service will bring joy and

. How will the specialMemorial invita-

tions be distributed?

5.

Why

should we begin now to make our

plans to auxiliary pioneer?

OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY FEBRUARY

2 37


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w is the time to begin making plans.

21:5

One 90-year-old sister enjoyed the

ilege of auxiliary pioneering last

r. She stated: Even though

I

really

I realized I needed to get my

ties straight. With a desire to put

I

decided to

pioneer in March. Was she

I

feel more

part of the congrega-

has drawn

we analyze our pri-'

ents as needed?

Meeting the auxilia-

en note it on your

eocratic calendar. You know your

you could share in the minis-

y for a couple of hours each day. If

u work full-time or go to school, you

e ministry in the evenings

Many have been able to auxilia-

160 000

Auxiliary Pioneers

in

April?

Analyze your

priorities

D~scuss oals as a

family

Talk to others about

your plans

ry pioneer as a family. In previous

years one married couple hesitated to

enroll because they felt their circum-

stances did not allow them to auxilia-

ry pioneer. What did they do about

it? We prayed to Jehovah to help us

accomplish what we had wanted to

do together for so long. With proper

planning they were able to reach their

goal. They added: It was wonderful.

We enjoyed many blessings together.

Our suggestion

is,

try it. If we did it,

you may be able to do it

too.

Why

not set aside

time during your next

family study to consid-

er how all can in-

crease their activity dur-

ing the coming months?

Even if your entire farn-

ily cannot auxiliary pio-

neer, perhaps one mem-

ber can do so with help

and cooperation from

the other members of

the household. If not,

possibly your family can

set goals to spend additional time

in the ministry during these special

months of activity.

lo Help One Another: Enthusiasm is

contagious. Talk about your desire to

auxiliary pioneer. This may encourage

others to apply. In addition, those who

have pioneered

in

the past may be able

to give you suggestions that will help

YOU to arranm vour affairs and sched-

-

What can we learn from the experi-

of a 90-year-old sister who auxilia- 9. What might you do during your next

t year?

family study to prepare for the coming

Is it difficult to serve

s

an auxiliary months of special activity?

10

hy

should we talk to others about

What enabled one married couple to our desire to auxiliary pioneer during

pioneer? this Memorial season?


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so as to reach your goal. (Prov. 15:

If

you are able to auxiliary pio-

hy not invite another publisher,

someone with similar circum-

l Many elders make the necessary

cial avenue of service. (Heb.

13:7)

Elders also build en-

hers. A few kind words of encourage-

y be just what is needed to move

auxiliary pioneer. The service

will

likely be arranging addi-

meetings for Eeld service so that

can engage in group witnessing,

should be announced reg-

will

also make sure that all

ve sufficient territory and literature.

l Even if circumstances prevent you

25:ll;Col.4:12) Perhaps you may

able to make arrangements to share

istry an addition-

day during the week or to stay out

an you usually do.

l3

Goal of 160 000 Auxiliary Pio-

The all-time peak

auxiliary pioneers for the United

tes branch was

153,774,

reached in

2000. Therefore, a realistic goal

is coming April is

160,000

auxilia-

How can the elders generate enthu-

ng months?

What might you be able to do if you

t auxiliary pioneer?

What goal has been set for the Unit-

contribute toward reaching it?

ry pioneers. We can reach it if an aver-

age of just 1out of every 6publishers in

each congregation engages in the aux-

iliary pioneer work. Of course, some

congregations will have even more

publishers whose circumstances allow

them to auxiliary pioneer. Such a con-

gregation goal is easily within reach

for most congregations. Imagine the

excitement this will generate in your

congregation and the positive effect it

will have on the preaching work in

your territory

I4 hy is April an excellent month

to auxiliary pioneer? The Memorial

will be at the beginning of the month,

giving us ample opportunity to make

follow-up visits on those who attend.

We will be offering the magazines, with

the objective of placing the Bible each

book on return visits and starting Bi-

ble studies. Therefore, auxiliary pio-

neering in April will provide many op-

portunities for starting Bible studies.

In this country the days are longer and

the weather is usually mild.

In

addi-

tion, the month of April has five Sun-

days and a worldly holiday, making

it

easier for those who work secularly

and those who attend school to enroll.

l5 Each Memorial season that passes

brings us one year closer to the end of

this system of things. The time left to

tell others about our great God is re-

duced. 1 Cor. 7:29)Once this Memori-

al

season has passed, the precious op-

portunities it gave us to praise our

heavenly Father

will

be gone forever.

May we make preparations now to do

all we can during March, April, and

May to declare abroad the excellencies

of Jehovah

14.

hy

is April an excellent month to

auxiliary pioneer?

15.

hy

should we have a sense of ur-

gency as this Memorial season ap-

proaches?


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Teat ?

t h

llble Teach

ook

The Great Teacher, Jesus,

cited text. Emphasize those with the student just

as you

s explained things in a that show the Scriptural ba-

would the main text. Or de-

clear way. To stimulate sis for our beliefs. Texts that pending upon the needs of the

t h i n g f his listeners, at provide background informa- student, you may choose to

first

asked them for tion may not need to be read. take a few minutes during the

1724-

The Bible Teach hook presents study to review the informa-

He directed attention to

the truth in

an uncomplicated tion with him. That

will

al-

26:31;Mark

way. Keep the study simple. low you to make sure he un-

Hewas Careful not to over-

FO US

on the main points, and derstands the material that he

s disciples with too avoid the tendency to taw too read On his Own.

information, knowing much about details or to bring Review Box: The box at

at they would Continue to outside material into the dis- the end of each chapter pro-

16:12

Jesus was cussionunnecessarily, vides statements that usu-

interested in whether his

Appendix: The appendix

lly

answer the introductory

covers topics that

supple- questions. You can use these

the main text.

Discuss-

statements to review the main

13:51 The Bible Teach

ing these

topics during the points of the chapter. Some

study

is

optional,

For some publishers have found it help-

ch in a similar manner.

subjects, you may choose to

fU1

read

each

statement

and perhaps the accompany-

ntroductory Questions: encourage your student to

YOU begin a chapter. it

is

read

the

supplementary

ing scriptures with the stu-

terial on his own, especial- dent. They then ask the stu-

oductory questions under dent to explain briefly how

ly if

he

and the scriptures prove the state-

cepts the information in the

ment. This shows the teach-

het the

main text. For example, if the

er

whether

the student

clearly

student already believes that understands the main points

on the questions. There is Jesus is the Messiah, it may of

the

lesson and how these

i

com- Ot

he

necessary to are supported by the Bible

er

With

him the topic Jesus and whether he agrees with

hristpThe

Promised

them.

It also trains the stu-

him for 'Iah' when discussing chap- dent to use the Bible to ex-

thoughts and begin con- ter

4

Is

Jesus

Christ?

plain the truth to others.

ration of the material. His On Other

it may be

7 The most eEective way

to

nts on the introducto- beneficia1

take time

during fulfillour commission to teach

questions will help you to the study to discuss the ap- people and to make disciples

if

you need to give more pendix material

Or

a

portion is to imitate Jesus' methods of

ion to a certain portion thereof.

teaching. (Matt.

28:19, 20

The

IfYOU choose to discuss the Bible Teach book can help us

Scriptures: The study appendix material, YOU may to do that. Make good use of it

Prepare questions in advance to teach others the truth in a

4:12 However, it

and consider the paragraphs clear, simple, and interesting

not necessary to read every WW.

4. What determines whether we

How did Jesus teach? should take time during the 6, How can the raiew box at

In what ways can we use the

study to consider information the conclusion of each study be

questions for each from the appendix? used?

5.

If

we

choose to consider in-

7.

How can we use the Bible

How can we keep the study

formation from the appendix, Teach book to fulfill our com-

le? how may we do it? mission?


11/64

Literature offer for February

Close to Jehovah. If this

is not available, you

use the Worship God book.

hat Does the Bible Real-

Teach? Make a special effort to

Bible studies.hpriland Yay

Walchloaer

and

Awake may-

When making return vis-

on interested people, including

who attended the Memorial

other theocratic events but who

actively associated with

congregation, concentrate on

Biblestudies usingthe Bi-

Teach book.

The secretary and the service

overseer should review the activity

of

all

regular pioneers. If any are

having di6iculty meeting the hour

requirement, the elders should ar-

range for assistance to be given.

For suggestions,review the annual

5-201 etters.

The special public talk for the

2007 Memorial season is entitled

"You Can Feel Safe in This Trou-

bled World " See the related an-

nouncement in the October 2006

Our Kingdom Ministry.

A packet of legal material is

av%lableto assist publishers who

are involved in lawsuits over child

custody and visitation matters in

which our religion is under attack.

The packet shouldbe requested by

the bodu of elders onlu in a case in

which

t is

evident tiiat the p u b

lisher's

religious

bchet's

will

be at

issue. For those facing secular is-

sues on child custody or visita-

tion, helpful information can be

found in Awake of December 8,

1997,pages 3-12; n Awake of Oc-

tober

22, 1988,

pages

2-14;

nd on

the chart found inAwake of April

22,1991,

age

9.

For those who wish to make

donatlolls to the worldw~dework

rlec:tronically,a srr

o

instructions

isavailableto explainthis arrange-

ment. For further information,call

718) 560-5000 or write to Watch-

tower. Attn: Treasurer's Office.

25

~olukbia eights, Brooklyn, New

York 11201-2483.

THEOCR mCM N STRY

SCHOOL

REVIEW

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

February 26, 2007. The school overseer will conduct a 30-minute review based on

covered in assignments for the weeks of January hrough February 26,2007. [Note:

there are no references after the question, you will need to do your own research t o find

answers.-See Ministry School, pp. 36-7.1

whether God acted in a just or right way?

wnen snoula p r a c ~ ~ c a lpplication of our

[w05 2/1 p. 24 par.

material be made, and in what manner

9

How should we reac t when the re is a

should this be done? [be p.

158

pars. 2-41

conflict between God's law and human de-

. Why is it important to help others see the

mands? [w05 4/15 p. 12 par.

91

practical value of the information we are

presenting,

and

how can we do this? be

10. How does Isaiah focus attention on the

p. 159 pars. 3-41

Kingdom by Messiah and on the forerunner,

Why is our choice of words important? [be

John the Baptizer?

[si p. 123 par. 351

P 1601 WEEKLY BIBLE READING

What will help us to use a variety of words

U what is '


12/64

~eWho Are lnaotlve

Are you acquainted with

When Someone Returns:

who has become inac- When an inactive brother be-

e? Perhaps he has stopped gins coming back to the meet-

ting with the conge- ings, how should we treat him?

n and has drifted away. Well, how did Jesus treat his

u may have contacted such disciples after they had tem-

while engaging in the porarily abandoned him? He

e-to-house ministry. We warmly referred to them as his

p in mind that the in- 'cbrothersn and

showed

confi-

dence

in them,

He even gave

itual brother. We want to

important assignment.

Our love for

him and

(Matt. 28:10, 18, 19) Shortly

him to return to the On- thereafter, they were busy de-

and overseer of our souls., clwing the good news ''without

Pet. 225. letup. -Acts

5:42

A Wefore offering to study the

with has

assure one who has be- become inactive or before invit-

inactive that we have not ing a brother who has been in-

him. What could we active a long t i e o

accompa-

? We may be encouraging by ny

s

n the ministry, we should

ply letting the person know seek direction from the elders.

at we were thinking of him. If we come across an inactive

the conversation positive publisher in the territory, we

upbuilding. (Phil. 48) We should inform the elders so that

mention a point that we they can render needed assis-

joyed from a recent meeting. tance.

o an

,As the Bible clearly

shows,

meeting Or assembly only those who run the course

fer to save him a seat or to the h i s h will receive sa1-

vation. (Matt. 24:13) Therefore,

A sister who had been in- take note

of those

who may

more than 20 yews have

or drifted away.

he territory. Al- If we patiently

Jehovah's

gh she was unwilling to ac-

love by demonstrating sincere

med back, leav-

interest

in such ones, we may

current magazines. ~ f xperience the joy of seeing

the district convention, the them resume their sacred ser-

hared some conven- vice alongside us.-Luke 15:

n highlights with the inac- 4-10.

sister, and wentually

she

=ow should we treat someone

who resumes his association by

Why should we reach out to en-

attending meetings?

those who have become

5. Mention situations in which we

should speak to the elders about

How may we offer encourage- someone who is inactive.

o an inactive one?

6

What joy may we experience

How was one sister reac- from helping those who are inac-

What to Say About

the Magazines

Some feel that man is ru-

ining the earth. Do you ever

worry about that? [Allow for

response.] Notice this reas-

suringpromise. [Read Reve-

lation 11:lS.l This maga-

zine presents information

on what makes this planet

unique. It also shows what

the Bible says about the

earth's future.

&WMU? Feb.

Do you think that this

is

a reason why

we

see so

much trouble in the world?

mead 1 John 5:19. Then

al

low for response.] This ar-

ticle shows what the Bible

says about the identity of

'the wicked one' and how

we

can avoid i powerful in-

fluence. Feature the article

that begins on page 12.

-yEc~am

ar

Many people feel that all

religions lead to God. Do

vou think it matters which

religion a pcrson choos-

es? INlow for response.1 No-

tice this recommendation.

[Read 1 John 41.1 This mag-

azine discusses how we can

test teachings to see

if

they

come from God.

It

also ex-

plains how different reli-

gions got started.

A W I W D M a r

In your opinion, what

are some challenees fac-

ing young people tolday? [Al

low for response.] This verse

highlights one-challenge

-havine the rieht kind of

~rit.nds.-l~eadroverbs 3:

20.1 This magazine discuss-

es the dangeis of using the

Internet to 6nd friends and

how youths can be protect-

ed.


13/64

h

2007

For United States of America

km E U s 3/07

Vol.

C

Keep Doing This in Remembranceof Me

Jesus' Death to Be Commemorated on April

On April 2,2007, millions of people around

started contactii them? Make plans to be

w ll assemble to commemorate Je-

present early enough on the evening of the Me-

sacri6cial death. Jesus died

as

an uphold-

morial to welcome those whom you invited as

his heavenly Father's sovereignty, giving well as other interested ones. You may want to

f that Satan the Devil had falsely charged sit with them, m a k i i sure that they have a Bi-

t humans serve God only out of selfish mo- ble and a songbook. Introduce them to others

2:l-5) The Lord's Evening Meal also in the congregation. After the program make

s us that by means of his death as a per- yourself available to answer their questions.In-

sinless human, Jesus 'gave his soul a ran- vite them to attend the special public talk that

exchange for many.' (Matt.20:28)There- will be given on April 15. Elders especially will

Jesus commanded his disciples: Keep be interested in making sure that those who

g this in remembrance of me. (Luke

22:

have associated with the congregationbut have

Has appreciation for th is precious gift of become inactive receive an invitation to the

moved you to star t making preparations Memorial and the special talk.

commemorate this superlative act

Of

love?

4 Help Newly Interested and Inactive Ones

3:16.

to Make Progress:

The Memorial speaker will

Prepare Your Heart:

By considering what

brierly explain our Bible study arrangement

on each of the final days of Jesus' hu-

and encourage newly interested ones to contin-

n life, we can prepare our heart for this Me- ue learning about Jehovah. You can use his

observance. (Ezra 7:lO) To assist us in

comments as a basis for offering further spiri-

s, a schedule of special Bible reading can be tual help to those you invited.

If

they are not

xamining the Scriptures-2007 and presently studying the Bible, be sure to visit

the 2007 Calendar. This scheduled reading them soon after the Memorial and demon-

ely matches the days on which the events strate the free Bible study arrangement. In or-

Jesus' death occurred according der to make spiritual progress, they will also

he calendar we use today. The days and need to attend congregation meetings. (Heb.

10:24,25)With this in mind, encourage them to

the Jewish calendar, which reckons begin attending regularly. Elders

will

want to

sundown to sundown. This differ- visit inactive Christians who attended the Me-

has been taken into consideration and is morial and t o build on the thoughts presented

in the Memorial Bible reading sched- in the discourse. This may encourage them

to

viewing such information and prayer- resume their activity in the congregation.

meditating on the depth of God's love

will

The Memorial observance provides an op-

to benefit fully from the Memorial ob- portunity to reflect seriously on what Jehovah

and Jesus have done in our behalf. Such medi-

Invite Others to Attend:

The insert in the tation deepens our love for them and affects

Ministry

announced

a

our conduct.

2

Cor.

5:14,15;

1John

4:ll)

Now is

campaign to invite people to this im- the time to begin preparing ourselves and in-

t event. Have you made arrangements to terested ones for this important occasion dur-

are fully in this campaign? Have you made a ing which we 'proclaim the death of the Lord.'

of acquaintances to invite, and have you 1 Cor. 11:26.

WW

is April

2,2007,

an important date?

4. HOWcan we assist people to continue to make

How can we prepare our heart for the Memorial? spiritual progress after the Memorial observance?

How can we help interested and inactive ones to

5.

What effect may observing the Memorial have

from the Memorial?

on us?


14/64

fer suggestions on how to give

further spiritual assistance to

Starting March 12

153

min: Local announce -

Using the suggestions

page

4

or other presenta-

appropriate for your ter-

demonstrate how to of-

the March 15 Watchtower

the March Awake

ments. Remind publishers to

turn in field servicereports for

March. Read accounts report

and donation acknowledg-

ments. Using the suggestions

on page

4

or other presenta-

tions appropriate for your ter-

ritory, demonstrate how to of-

fer the April 1 Watchtowerand

those who attended. (See km

3/06 p. 1, par. 5; nn 2/05 p. 4,

par. ; km 2/04 p.

5,

par. 16.

Encourage publishers to fol-

low through promptly.

15 min: Make Good Use of the

2007

Yearbook. Talk and au-

dience discussion. Review the

main points from "A Letter

. .~ ~~~~ ~

when a ~~~~d one the ~ p r cwake along with From the Governing Body."

~ h ~ ~ ~ h ,talk by

an

the special Memorial invita- Point out highlights from the

based on the Septem- tion.

"Worldwide Report." Arrange

1 2006, Watchtower, pag-

s

min: Local needs.

in advance for a few publish-

17-21.

20 what shouldDo ers to relate reports and expe-

min: 'Keep Doing This in With My Life? A talk based on

riences that

they

have found

of Me."* When the Awake of july

2006,

pag-

especially upbuilding and

paragraph

3,

in-

es

23-5.

Include an interview faith strengthening. Encour-

comments from the

with one or twopersons who age familiesto read the entire

2006 Our Kingdom Min- pursued full-time servicepon book progressively during the

page 1, paragraph 3, on graduation from high school. year. Suggest ways we can use

the Bible Teach book may ww did they choose full-time

the book to direct new ones

used to explain the Memo- service? What blessings have to Jehovah's organization and

observance to interested eninved? to encourage them to attend

we invite.

- - - - - - ~ ~

168

and

mnd~ldineraVpr~

Song 148and concluding prayer. meetings.

---- nn --A concludingprayel

K

song

rr

7

min: Local announce -

1

min:

Local announce -

Selected Announce-

ments. Review the invitation

fromour~ i ~ ~ d ~ ~in. found on the back cover of the

Review

main

points

from

April

1, 2007,

Watchtower, and

box * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ~ l~ ~ i ~ d -ncourage publishers to invite

on page 3.

interested persons to the spe-

Ways to Expand Your cial public talk that

will

be giv-

Talk and audience en

On

15.

chapter 10 2 min: Continue to Assist

Organized to Do Jehovah's Those Who Attended the Me-

morial. Talk by an elder. An-

min: "HOWwould you ~ n -ounce the attendance for the

Present a brief dem- localMemorial,and give an es-

of how this feature timate of the number of inter-

be used on occasion ested ones who were present.

a family study. Relate any outstanding expe-

216 and concluding prayer. riences regarding those who

accepted the special Memorial

Starting March *

invitation or approached the

115

attendants after the program

min:

Local announce - to request a Bible study. Of-

O :E

R PORT

Number

d

Sp l Piffi.

344 104.8 68.8 33.7 3.4

Pios

103,257 65.234.817.81.8

utPioS 34,992 49.4 27.8 10.6 1.0

Pubs

803,719 10.3 7.1 8.2 0.3

TOT L 1,042,312

Baptiied:

3C73

Wearehappytoreport

anew

peak

in regular pioneers The

total

of

103,257regularpioneersreporting

is

an

increase of 505 over the

pre-

viouspeakof 102,752inOctober of

2006.


15/64

Literature offer for

March

Does the Bible Really

Make a special effort

start Bible studies.

April

May The Watchtower and

magazines. When mak-

return visits on interested

including those who at-

the Memorial or other

events but who are

actively associatedwith the

concentrate on

Biblc studies using the

ook. June

l s l l~ere

Who CaresAbout You?

an alternative offer,you may

The Secret of

i. rmilu lauui-

- -

Congregations should re-

the latest issues of The

andAwake as soon

they are received. This will

publishers to become fa-

with the contents before

the magazines in field

The presiding overseer or

designated by him

the congregation's

accounts for the months of De-

cember,January,and February.

When this has been done, an

announccrnent should be lliadc

LO the ( ongregalion after rhc

next accounts-report is read.

-See

instructions

for Congre-

gation Accounting S-27).

The secretary of each con-

gregation holding title to prop-

erty should review paragraphs

42-4 in the form entitled In-

formation Regarding Owner-

ship of Kingdom Halls (TO-36).

Even after real-estate tax ex-

emption has been obtained,

an annual filing is required

in some states. Check careful-

ly with your local tax asses-

sor's office to determinewheth-

er any action is required. All

taxes and assessments are to

be paid within the t i e pro-

vided. If any tax or assessment

is questioned, promptly follow

through on the matter so that

either it is removed or a proper

challenge is Bed within the ap-

plicable t i e imit.

It is important that groups of

20 or more planning to visit the

United States branch oface fa-

cilities at Brooklyn, Patterson,

and Wallkill first correspond

by mail with the Central Tour

Desk at 100 Watchtower Drive,

Patterson, NY 12563-9204. You

may also use the following fax

number: (845)306-0200. At least

two weeks prior to visiting,

please send information on the

number coming and the dates

and times forvisitingeach loca-

tion. Lodging information may

be obtainedfrom the congrega-

tion secretary. Before your vis-

it, please review the June 2002

Our ingdomMinistryQuestion

Box regardingproper dress and

grooming when visiting Bethel

homes.

Immediatelyafter the Memo-

rial, the total attendance and

number of partakers should be

submitted to the branch office

using the Congregation Inter-

net Site (CIS).If this is not pos-

sible, the Memorial Report (S-7)

card or a letter may be sent.

When multiple congregations

meet together, only one congre-

gation should submit the total

attendance figure.

MemorialReminders

The Memorial observance thls year falls

on Monday April 2. The elders should give

attention

to

the followrngmatters.

m In setting the time for the meeting, make

sure that the emblems will not be passed

until after sundown.

veryone, including the speaker, should be

informed of the exact time and location of

the observance.

The appropriate type of bread and wine

be

btained

and made ready'

--See the February 15, 2003, Watchtower,

pp. 14-15.

Plates, glasses,and a suitable table and ta-

blecloth should be brought to the hall and

put in place in advance.

r

The Kingdom Hall or other meeting place

should be thoroughly cleaned ahead of

time.

Attendants and servers should be selected

and instructed in advance about their du-

ties, the proper procedure to be followed,

and the need for dignilleddress and groom-

ing

rrangements

should

be made

to serve ny

of the anointed who are infirm and unable

0

be present.

When more than one congregation is

scheduled to use the

Kingdom

H ~

there should be good coordination among

congregations so as to avoid unnecessary

congestion

in

the lobby or entryway, on the

public sidewalks, and in the parking lot.


16/64

Do you love God's Word but

it difficult to remember

about Bible accounts

where specific statements

recorded in the Scriptures?

you like your children

have a

firm

grasp of basic

facts and teachings? The

"How Would You

An-

published each month

page 31 of Awake can help

young and old to become

acquainted with God's

17:ll.

HOW an you make the best

of this feature? The Janu-

2006 issue of Awalce made

followingsuggestions:"Take.

to look at page 31 .

sections of the page will

to young readers; oth-

will challenge the memo-

of more advanced Bible stu-

The section 'When in

will help you build a

line showing when Bible

lived and when major

happened. While the

an-

to the section 'From This

will be found through-

the magazine, the answers

most of the other questions

appear on a designated page

the same issue, where they

be printed upside down.

not do some research be-

you read those answers and

sharewith others what you

You might even use this

feature, 'How Would You

as a basis for familyor

Bible discussions."

Indeed, many families en-

using this feature as a ba-

What challengesdo many of us

How can the various sections

the "How Would You Answer?"

be used?

How have some families bene-

from this feature,and which

do you enjoy most?

I

is Ior family s~udy.One moth-

er writes: "My husband and I

thought it would be a good idea

to incorporate the 'Children's

Picture Search' into our fami-

ly study to keep it lively and

interesting for our three-year-

old daughter. It is so much fun

watchingher excitedlytake her

personal copyof Awake and flip

through each and every page

until she finds what she's look-

ing for." A father in Brazil says:

"My seven-year-old son and I

like this feature in Awake very

much. It has helped Moises to

pay attention, to look up Scrip-

tures, to appreciate pictures,

and to understand dates." Ash-

ley, age eight, writes: "Thank

you for the 'How Would You An-

swer? in the back of Awake I

learn a lot about the Bible from

it."

*Why not consider using

"How Would You Answer?" oc-

casionallyas a part of your fam-

ily study?You could use the In-

dex

or Watchtower Library on

CD-ROM to look up the an-

swers to some of the more dif-

ficult questions. By doing so,

you will be teaching your chil-

dren how to do research.

If

you

have older children,why not as-

sign them the challenge of re-

searching the answers to "Who

Am

I?'

or "When in History?"

prior to the family study?They

could then share the fruits of

their research during the study.

Using this page effectively is

one way parents can inculcate

God's Word

in their children,

helping them to know "the holy

writings" from infancy.-2 Tim.

3:15;Deut. 63.

How could a familyuse this fea-

ture to supplement their family

Bible study?

4

What to

Say

About

theMagazines

.

"Peopleoftcn speak of the

coming of Jesus Christ. Do

you think that this is an

event to look forward to or

to fear?[Allowfor response.]

Notice how the Bible writ-

er John felt about it [Read

Revelation 22:ZO.l This mag-

azine explains what Christ's

coming will accomplish."

-I Mar

"Manyworld leaders seem

to be very proud. Do you

think that

this

attitude con-

tributes to peace and har-

mony in the world? [Allow

for response.] Here is what

the Bible says about pride.

@&adProverbs 16:18 ]This

article explains the bene-

fits of being humble." Fea-

ture the article that begins

on page 20.

YAEJ;I.E

P ~

"Almost every day we are

confronted with questions

about our health, our fami-

ly,and ourjob. Where doyou

think we can find reliable

and practical answers? [Al

low for response.]Note what

the Bible says at 2 Timo-

thy 3:16. [Read.] This mag-

azine shows how the Bible

can help us in

many

practi-

cal Ways."

- " Apr

"In many parts of the

world, people feel that mor-

al

standards are declining.

Have you noticed this? [Al-

low for response.] The con-

ditions we see today ful-

fill a Bible prophecy. [Read

2 Timothy 3:2-4.1 This mag-

azine shows what the moral

decline means and where it

is leading mankind."


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For United States of America km E U s 4/07 Vol. 50. No.

4

theWord of

God

Fearless1y

courageously proclaimed Jeho-

vah's iudment against ulwod-

Do you sometimes hesitate

speak up about your faith

afforded an opportunity

schoolor at work?Is it a chal-

for you to witness infor-

to relatives and neighbors

perhaps to peopleyou do not

What will help

all

of us to

advantage of appropriate

to "speakthe word of

fearlessly"?-Phil. 1:14.

Do Not Hold Back: Would

hold back from defend-

a close friend or a rela-

who was being falsely ac-

Jehovah, our closest

has been grossly mis-

throughout the

We have the unique

of giving a witness in

of our great God

(Isa.

ly

sinners. (~ude-14,15) Noah

43:lO-12) Deep love for Jehovah faithfully preached to people

can help us dealwith feelingsof who were apathetic. (Matt.

self-consciousness or fear and 24:37-39) First-century Chris-

can move us to

speak UP, not tians who were "unlettered and

holding back from boldly bear- ordinary" continued to preach

ing witness to the truth.-Acts despite harsh opposition. (Acts

4:26, 29, 31.

4:13, 18-20)

he atchtower

and

"emember that our mes- Awake often contain modern-

sage is good news It will bring day life stories of those who

lasting benefits to those who by exercising faith

in

Jehovah

heedit. Focusingon thevalue of overcame fear of man and be-

the preaching work instead of came zealous evangelizers.

on ourselves or on our OPPoSers

5 We can take courageby con-

will help

us

to preachwithbold- sidering the life course of faith-

ness. ful servants af old who faced

4

Examples of Others: We difficult ~ituations.1Ki 9:2,3;

can draw strength from the Mark 14:66-71) They "mustered

faithful course of others who up boldness by means of our

have spoken the word of God G o d and spoke fearlessly. So

fearlessly.For example, Enoch can we -1 Thess. 2:2.

Can Havea share In Making

he has made. This will refresh

and reassure hi.-Prov. 25:ll.

Disciples

*As a Bible Study Conduo-

tor

Some nllhlishers have been

...

- - - - - -

~ ~

able to help their Bible students

A new disciple does not re-

te r the meeting. Reflecting On get acquainted with individual

from the efforts of ju st

his first contact with the Con- members of the congregation by

gregation, one man said:

I

met asking other publishers to ac-

his "fellow workers" to help

more genuinely loving people, company them on the study. In-

total strangers,

in

one d y than vite the student to congregation

. (1 Cor. 3:6-9) We individ-

I had ever met in the church meetings as soon as possible.

in

which

I

was raised. It was When he begins attendingmeet-

apparent that I had found the ings, make a point of introduc-

truth." He was baptized seven ing him to others. Is he strug-

months after attending his Erst gling to overcome a bad habit,

iking evidence of God's spir- meeting.

such as smoking? Does

some-

at work in our lives. (John 13:

3 Give sincere commendation one in his household object to

Gal. 5:22, 23; Eph. 4:22, 23)

as

a

Bible student makes spiri- his studying? He may benefit

tuaJ Drogress. Has he been en- by talking to a publisher who

-

duringopposirion?

Is

hc attrnd- has fac:ctd and overcome u simi-

As

a Conareaatlon: AU of in^ mcetlnrs rermlarlv.? Did he

lar cil~lel lge. 1 Pel. 59.

can demonstrate interest in muster up ihe &rage to com- New ones need spiritual sup-

ewhobegin toattendmeel ment? Has he enrolled in the port from thc con&~egation.

ll

hv

taking the initiativc to Theocratic Ministry School or

canassist rheminmakingprog-

them wirmly and to con-

started sharing in the ministry? ress by demonstrating siicere

a€

Commend

h i

or the progress personal interest.


18/64

A Service Meetihg will he

in Our Kingdom Minis-

for eachweek during the sum-

months. Congregations

may

adjustments as needed to

for attending the "Follow

Christ " District Convention.

appropriate, use 15 min-

on the last Service Meeting

attending the convention

repeat counsel and reminders

this month's insert that ap-

A month or two follow-

your convention, set aside 15

20 minutes on a Service Meet-

(perhaps using a local needs

for a review of points

the convention that the Dub-

have found to he helpful in

ministry. The review should

handled by the service bver-

Invite the andience to com-

on how they are applying or

to apply that information in

ministry.

Starting April 9

201


everyone to view the

on the DVD entitled Young

Ask-What Will

I

Do With

Ltfe? in prep&ation for the

that will be held next

at the Service Meeting.

out the box "Main Menu,"

explain how to navigate

the DVD. Using the sug-

on page 8 or other pre-

appropriate for your

demonstrate how to of-

the A ~ r i l 5 Watchtower and

April-Awake.

In one demon-

have the publisher

raiw

that he will answer on

return visit.

min:

"All

Can Have a Share

Making New Disciples."* When

DaraeraDh

4.

invite

- .

audiencet o comment on how

of the congregation en-

them before baptism.

or two comments may be ar-

in advance.

2 min: "Concerted Global Ef-

fort to Advertise the 'Follow the

Christ? District convention."*

When considering paragraph 3

invite andience to relate out-

standinglocal experiencesin con-

nection with distributing invita-

tions to the district convention

last year or include comments on

the

2 7

Yearbook, from page 7 to

the subheadingon page 10.

Song 43 and concluding prayer.

Week

Starting April I 6

Song 161

l o


Selected Announcements from

Our Kingdom Ministry.

15

min: "Speak the Word of God

Fearlessly."+

As

time permits, in-

vite audience to comment on the

cited scriptures.

2

min: "What Will You Do With

Your Life?"-Part I.* Follow-

ing brief comments on para-

graphs 1-2, get right into a discus-

sion of each question presented in

paragraphs

3 4 .

When discussing

question 4 in paragraph 3 have

both scriptures read. In conclu-

sion, review the box "MainMenu."

Encourage everyone to watch the

"Interviews"and "Supplementary

Material" on the DVD in prepara-

tion for next week's ServiceMeet-

ing discussion.

Song

207

and concluding prayer.

Week Starting April

23

Song 215

1


Read accounts report and dona-

tion acknowledgments. Using the

suggestions on page

8

or oth-

er mesentations a~urowriate or

yo& territory, deni"nsirare how

to oUer the May 1 fllchtouer and

the May Awake

1 min: Look The Light

Is

Won-

derful Talk based on the

March 15, 2007,

watch to we^,

pag-

es 12-14.

25 min: "What

Will

You Do With

Your Life?"-Part 2." Get right

into a discussion of each qnes-

tion presented in paragraphs 5 7.

Concludewith the warm appealin

paragraph 8.

Song 172and concludingprayer.

Week

Starting April

30

Song 186

5


Remind publishers to turn in field

service reports for April.

1

min: Local needs.

S min: "Follow the Christ by

Manifesting Dignity."+ To be

handled by the congregation sec-

retary. Mention the convention

to which the congregation is as-

signed. Review the box "District

Convention Reminders."

Song 44 and concludingprayer.

Week

Starting May 7

Song

164

l o


15 min: Arrangements for Places

of Worship. Talk and audience

discussion based on chapter of

Organized to Do Jehovah's Will.

2 min: "WhenPeople Are Not at

~ome."' To be handled by the

Service overseer.

Song 178and concluding

wrayer.

t

introduGbX oomm nts

to

lesa

than

a

mlnute

and

@How

nlthaq-dlk

c w n

v

u m b e r o

lit &

V

BI

UIP~QS

W 7 48.8

83 0

11.U

1.0

Pubs

15154 P 6 6% 8 5 0 8

TOT L 1 046 701

Baptllsd

2 m

We

re

pleased to report a

new

peak m

regular

ploneersl The

total of 103,648regular pioneefs

reporting anlacreaseof391over

theprevi0~speak0P103257inN~

vemher of 2006,


19/64

Concerted Global Effort to Advertise

the "Follow the Christ " District Convention

PublishersWill Again Distribute a Special Handbill

Last year the worldwide campaign to

se the "Deliverance at Hand " Dis-

ed for the Erst time what a sumptuous

65:13) They enjoyed asso-

:l) In order to help as

y as possible to attend the "Follow the

Resul t s

Last Year:'~asedon reports

rable publicity. For example,

umn article about the campaign, stat-

e neighborhood-working longer hours,

g longer distances, and talking fast-

e interest of the local me-

s favorably reported on our activity be-

the convention. reporter wrote sev-

It detailed our beliefs, our

e handbill distribution,

nted the invitation at a door, the

s just reading about that in the paper "

householder exclaimed: "I've just

re Is that my invitation?" She then add-

is is a very nice thing for Jehovah's

to be doing."

s 4 07

Many interested individuals were seen

approaching the convention sites with their

invitation in hand. Some interested ones

drove from distant cities in order to attend

sessions. Our diligent efforts o invite others

contributed to an increase in attendance,

with one country having 7 percent more

people present for the convention than the

previous year.

Territory Coverage: You may begin dis-

tributing the handbill three weeks before

the start of your convention. Every effort

should be made to cover the entire con-

gregation territory. In congregations that

have a large amount of territory, publishers

may leave the handbill discreetly at not-at-

homes during the Enal week before the con-

vention. Congregations should endeavor to

distribute the entire allotment of handbills

and to cover as much territory as possible.

Any surplus can be utilized by the pioneers

in the congregation.

What

to

Say: You might say something

like this: "We are sharing in a global effort

to distribute this invitation to an important

upcoming event. This is your copy. You will

End other details set out in the invitation."

Keeping the presentation brief will allow for

a wide distribution. Of course, if the house-

holder has questions, take the time to an-

swer them. Where interest is shown, make a

record and call back on the individual as

soon as possible.

HOW ital it is that we strive to follow the

Christ (John 3:36) Our upcoming district

convention will help all who attend to do

just that. Surely we can anticipate that a

tremendous witness will again be given as a

result of this concerted effort to advertise

the "Follow the Christ " District Conven-

tion. Therefore, be zealous in inviting as

many as possible to attend. May Jehovah's

rich blessing be upon your personal efforts

as you share in this united global campaign.

OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, APRIL 2007


20/64

Follow

th

Chrlst byManlfmstlngDlgnlty

Bible describes theuniversal Sover-

Dignlfied Appearance

Many expressed

Jehovah, as being clothed with digni- appreciation for the reminders in last year's

(Ps. 104:l) Jesus always spoke and acted district convention talk "Manifest Christian

a way that honored his Father and his Dignity at

ll

Times," which emphasized

provisions. (John 17:4) Each of us that God's servants should strive to man-

have opportunities to imitate Jesus and ifest Christian dignity in their dress and

glory to Jehovahduring our upcoming grooming. This year we should again give

the Christ " District Conventions. this matter our serious attention. Our ap-

~ i ~ ~ i f i ~ dorship we c m honor Je-

pearance reflects our feelings for Jehovah

by arranging to be present for the

and for the privilege of being his Witnesses.

feast that he has prepared for us. We should always dress as those ''Professing

you spoken with your employer and ar- to reverence God."-l Tim. 29, 10.

your aiyairs to attend each day of

5Should we manifest a dignified appear-

convention, including Friday? Have you

ance only when attending the program? Re-

to arrive in sufiicient time to locate

member that many will observe us wearing

and share in the opening song and our convention badges while in the conven-

Have you planned your noon meals tion city. Our appearance should make us

that you can eat at the convention site stand out from the general public. There-

your brothers?At thebeginning of each fore, even during leisure time, such as when

when the chairman kindly invites us going out to eat after the program,

we

take our seats before the music starts,we should dress as befits ministers who are in

quickly end our conversationsand be the city for the purpose ofattending a Chris-

for the beginning of the program. tian convention and should not wear such

Paying close attention to the program clothing as jeans, shorts, or T-shirts. What

honors our heavenly Father. After ob- awitness this will giveto the Community Je-

a local district convention,a report- hovah is pleased when our appearance be-

wrote that onlookers would be impressed speaks our role as ministers.

"the exemplarybehavior of those present,

Satisfying

Results Manifesting Chris-

they follow what is being said in respect- tian dignity at our conventions creates op-

silence and with evident spiritual aetini- portunities to witness informally and leaves

He also commented on "the exceptional observers with a favorable impression. At

of children llstrangely wellbe- the end of one convention, an official re-

or even busy consulting verses in the marked: "We have never seen such well-

Bible." While the program is in session, behaved people. You are the way God ex-

is not the time for needless talking, text pects us to be." Manifesting dignity shows

eating, or roaming the corridors. respect and love for one another and glori-

should be seated with their parents fies Jehovah. (1 Pet. 212) I t demonstrates

that parents can help them to benefit our godly fear and our appreciation for the

the program. (Deut. 31:12; Prov. 29:15) privilege of being instructed by our Father.

effortsshow respect for others and a p (Heb. 12:28)May we strive to manifest digni-

for the vital spiritual food being ty as we anticipate this year's "Follow the

Christ " District Convention.

How does this year's conventiontheme relate 4. W JY should

w

have a dignified appearance

manifesting dignity?

while at the convention?

How does our preparation for being present

5.

How can we maintain a dignified appearance

each session honor Jehovah? duringleisure time in the convention city?

How does paying close attention to the pro-

6

What are the positive results of manifesting

our worship? Christian dignity?


21/64

District Convention Reminders

Program Times: The program will begin at

provision, you will need to bring a small FM re-

a.m. all three days. The doors will open at

ceiver along with earphones.

a.m. When the introductory Kingdom mu-

Recording: Recorders of any type should

all of us should take our seats so

not be connected to the facility's electric or

at the program can begin in a dignified man-

sound system and may be used only in a way

he program will conclude at

5:05 p.m. on that does not disturb others.

day and Saturday and at

4:10

p.m. on Sun-

ragrances:

Most conventions take place in

enclosed areas where we depend on mechani-

arking: ~t all convention sites where we

cal ventilation. Therefore, it would he a kind-

of

the parking facili-

ness for us to limit the use of strong fragrances,

spaces

will

be made available at no

colognes, and perfumes that may cause reac-

ge on a first-come, first-served basis. con-

tions to those who suffer from respiratory or

e cards will serve

as

identification

Ielated problems.-l Car.

nly

those disabled persons who

0 1 1 0 ~ U Porms:

A

Please Follow

p

S-43)

ve a state-approve,j disabled

license

plate

or

form should he used to provide information re-

rd will be allowed to

in the area regarding any who show interest as a result of

for

the

disabled,

Since

parldng

space is

our informalwitnessing during the convention.

limited, carpooling

should

be done

to

Publishers should bring one or two follow-up

e extent possible.

forms to the convention. The forms will also he

available at the convention Book Room De-

eat Saving: may be

saved

Only for

partment. Completed forms may he submitted

Y U

in the same vehicle or to the ~~~k Room for handlingor to your con-

ing with you in the same home.

gregation secretary upon your return.-See the

Noon Meal: Please bringa lunch rather than

February

2005

Our King dom Ministry p.

6.

site

to obtain a meal

estaurants: In many places, it is custom-

A

small cooler that ary to leave a 15 to 20 percent tip, depending

your

seat may he used. on the service,

farnib-size picnic coolers, glass contain-

Hotels:

1)

Please do not reserve more rooms

and alcoholic beverages re not permitted than will actually be needed, and do not have

the convention facility.

more people stay in your room than what is

al-

Donations: Considerable expense is in- lowed. 2) If you must cancel your reservation,

olved in arranging a district convention. We notify the hotel immediately. 3) Take a luggage

show our appreciation by making volun- cart only when you are ready to use it, and re-

ry contributions to the worldwide work at turn it immediately so that others may use it.

all or at the convention. ~ n y

4)

DOnot cook in rooms where cooking is not

contributed at the convention should permitted. 5) Leave a tip for the housekeep-

payable to Watch

Tower.

er each day. 6) As Christians, surely

we will

and

Emergency- not abuse arly complimentary breakfast, cof-

onse services have complained that they fee, or ice provisions that are made available

eive many cell-phone calls over minor mat-

for guests to use while they are at the hotel.

7)

Display the fruitage of the spirit in dealing

If a medical emergency wises at the con-

with

the hotel

stm

at

ll

times.

The

room

rate

shown

on the

Recommended Lodging List

is

the

full price per day,excluding

tax,

If

you

are hilled for any additional charges

for

any-

e can assess the seriousness of the situation

thing you

did

not request or

use,

refuse these

assistance. If necessary, 911will he

charges and inform the

~~~~ ~~

~

d by our first-aid personnel on-site.

at the convention as soon as possible.

(9)

If a

Hearing impaired:

The program will be problem arises with your hotel room, be sure

in the vicinity of the auditorium on to inform the Rooming Department while at

M radio frequency. To make use of this the convention.


22/64

WhatWill

YouDo

WithYour

Life?

Children are sometimes Jehovah Your Best : What sort tion on Related Subjects, and

What do you want to of spiritual goals do you have?

read more about what inter-

when you grow up? When Taking

a

Standfor Jehovah:

ests you most.

were a small boy, would

From where does real hap-

8 SO

have you decided what

have said that you wanted piness come? Grandmother's you willdo withyour life?Paul

be a cowboy? a fireman? a

Advice : What is wrong with urged ~ i ~ ~ t h y :ponder over

overseer? Or as a little wanting to be a star in Sa- these things; be absorbed in

would you have said that tan's world? (Matt. 4:9) No them, that

your

advancement

wanted to be a ballerina? Regrets : What discovery can may

be

manifest to all per-

nurse? a missionary? Now help you find fulfillment in

sons,.

Tim,

4:15)

we urge

you are older, you must life?-Prov. 10:22.

you to do the same with what

yourself another question,

interviews:

As you watch

you

have

seen

and heard

on

will I do with my life?' each of the following sections, this DVD,Ask Jehovah to help

you ready to decide? what do YOU see that

YOU

can you

make

a

wise

choice that

2 TOhelp you make the best do to give your best to Jeho-

truly give you

joy and ful-

decision, Jehovah's vah?

1)

Dedication to Vain

fillmentin

life

ow

as

as

a

produced the Pursuits or to God?

1

John

rewarding

and

happy

future,

Young People Ask-What 2:17);

2)

Learning to Enjoy

I o With My Lqe? Please Your Ministry (Ps. 27:14);and

it , and give serious

31

An Open Door to Service.

to all that it contains, -Matt. 6:33.

the drama, inter-

6 Looking

Back: Can you an-

and supplementary ma- swer? 1) What careers were

The contents are out- the brother and the sister

in the box Main Menu. pursuing, and why?

2)

How

3

The

Drama: As you watch successful had they become?

drama, consider these

3)

What was the turning point

1)

What similari- in each one's life?(2 Cor. 5:15)

are there between Timo-

4)

What theocratic careers re-

who

is

spoken of in the placed their former ones, and

Greek Scriptures, why did they feel that they

Andre? (Acts 16:l;

1

Tim. could not pursue both?

5)

Do

;

2 Tim. 1:5)

2)

How was they have any regrets for hav-

being pressured to ex- ing changed their focus in

in athletics, and by whom? life?

6)

What did they say

Who proved to be positive that has especially made you

on Timothy and think about what you should

Andre, and in what ways? do with your life?

Tim. 1:l-4; 3:14,15)

4)

How 7Supplementary

inter

the admonition at Mat-

views:

In these interviews,

6:24 and Philippians :8 what have you learned that

Andre, and how does it vou can do to amlv vourself

more fully in Jehovah's ser-

4Selected

Scenes: After vice?

1)

The Value of Per-

entire drama, sonal Study,

2)

Alternative

ay the following scenes, Witnessing,

3)

Bethel Ser-

these questions. vice,

4)

Gilead Missionary

l an d Timothy : What Training, and

5)

Ministerial

Paul's final admonition to Training School. Review the

thy? (2 Tim.

4:5)


23/64

tion Internet Site (CIS) or on a Litera- branch otEce promptly. This includes

t u e RequestFonn(S-14).Plastic badge

any

changesin telephonearea codes.

cardholdersmust berequestedforany Whenever personal travel plans in-

offerfor April nd

May

inthecongregationwho desirethem.

clude attending congregation meet-

Watchtower and Awake maga-

. ongregation secretaries should ings, an assembly, or a district con-

maintain

an

adequate supply

of

the vention in another land, your request

people, including those who

forms

~ ~ ~ l i ~ ~ t i ~ ~

or

mgular pio.

forinformationregardingdates,imes,

the Memorial or other theo-

neer service (s.20~) and ~ ~ ~ l i ~ a t i ~ ~nd locationsmust be directed to the

events but who are not actively

forAwciliaTy

pioneeT

Semite

(S-205b),

branch otEcethat oversees thework in

These be

requested

on the Con.

that land. Addr

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