June 12-18
LAMENTATIONS 1-5
Song 128 and Prayer
Opening Comments (3 min. or less)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“A Waiting Attitude Helps Us to Endure”: (10 min.)
[Play the video Introduction to Lamentations.]
La 3:20, 21, 24—Jeremiah showed a waiting attitude and relied on Jehovah (w11 9/15 1:8, 12, 13)
La 3:26, 27—Enduring tests of faith will help us to deal with future challenges (w17.06 5:22, 23)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
La 2:17—What particular “saying” did Jehovah carry out in connection with Jerusalem? (w17.06 5:10)
La 5:7—Does Jehovah hold people accountable for the errors of their forefathers? (w17.06 5:19)
What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?
What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?
Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) La 3:1-21
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) BIBLE TEACHINGS › HELP FOR THE FAMILY—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) BIBLE TEACHINGS › COUPLES & PARENTS › How to Discuss Problems—Invite the person to our meetings.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w11 9/15 1:11-13—Theme: Jehovah Is My Share.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Local Needs: (8 min.) As an option, discuss “A Letter From the Governing Body” in the Yearbook. (ybgbsl17)
Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for June 2017.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) ia 19:22-31; box; review
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 80 and Prayer