Schedule for Week of August 13
WEEK STARTING AUGUST 13
Song 63 and Prayer
□ Congregation Bible Study:
bt chap. 25 ¶1-7, boxes on pp. 199-200 (25 min.)
□ Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: Ezekiel 28-31 (10 min.)
No. 1: Ezekiel 28:17-26 (4 min. or less)
No. 2: Separate the Myths From the Facts About Jesus Christ (5 min.)
No. 3: What Scriptures Influence a Christian’s View of Involvement in Political Issues?—rs p. 273 ¶2–p. 274 ¶1 (5 min.)
□ Service Meeting:
5 min: Announcements.
10 min: Lay the Groundwork to Return. Discussion based on the following questions: (1) Why is it beneficial to lay the groundwork for a return visit on the initial call, and how can we do so? (2) How can we choose a question to answer on the next visit that is intriguing to the householder? (3) Why is it good to agree on a definite time for the next discussion and, if possible, obtain the householder’s phone number or e-mail address? (4) Why should we try to return promptly, perhaps within a few days? (5) What information should we write down after the initial call?
10 min: Interview one or two full-time servants. What encouraged them to take up this service? What challenges to continuing in the full-time service have they experienced, and what enabled them to continue? What blessings have they enjoyed? Encourage publishers to consider regular pioneering during the upcoming service year.
10 min: “Safeguard Your Conscience.” Questions and answers. Announce the date of the special assembly day if this is known.
Song 65 and Prayer