August 21-27
NEHEMIAH 10-11
Song 37 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“They Made Personal Sacrifices for Jehovah”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Ne 10:34—Why were the people required to supply wood? (w06 2/1-E 11 ¶1)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Ne 10:28-37 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic. Invite the person to a meeting, and introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? (th study 1)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic. Offer the Enjoy Life Forever! brochure, and briefly consider “How to Get the Most Out of These Bible Lessons.” (th study 4)
Talk: (5 min.) w11 2/15-E 15-16 ¶12-15—Theme: Sacrifices That Please God Today. (th study 20)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Song 81
“What Are Your Goals for the New Service Year?”: (10 min.) Discussion.
“Special Campaign to Publicize God’s Kingdom in September!”: (5 min.) Talk by the service overseer. Build enthusiasm for the campaign, and outline local arrangements.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 55 points 1-4
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 92 and Prayer