Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Witnessing to Deaf People Having Poor Vision or Blindness

WHY IMPORTANT: Many who are deaf-blind do not feel comfortable talking to strangers. Therefore, it takes skill to give such ones a witness. Jehovah shows loving concern for the blind. (Le 19:14) We can imitate his example by taking the initiative to help the deaf-blind spiritually.

HOW TO DO IT:

• “Search out” the blind. (Mt 10:11) Do you know someone who has a deaf-blind family member? Are there some deaf-blind people in schools, nursing homes, or other facilities in your territory?

• Show personal interest. Your genuine friendliness and sincere interest will help put a deaf-blind person at ease. Try to start a conversation on what Jehovah will do for the deaf-blind. (bhs-E artwork on pages 4-5 “What Is God’s Purpose for Us?”)

• Provide spiritual help. If you see the deaf-blind in the ministry, we can use tactile sign language to help the deaf-blind understand our sign publication. If the deaf-blind has interested in the truth, you can tell the elder about it and the elder will arrange a publisher with much experience to give a return visit to the deaf-blind