February 22-28

NEHEMIAH 12-13

“Practical Lessons From Nehemiah”: (10 min.)
- Ne 13:7-9—Avoid bad associations (w13 8/15 4 ¶5-8)
- Ne 13:15, 19-21—Put spiritual things first (w13 8/15 5-6 ¶13-15)
- Ne 13:23-25—Preserve your Christian identity (w13 8/15 6-7 ¶16-18)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Ne 12:31—What could have been the effect of having two choirs? (it-2-E 454 ¶1)
- Ne 13:31b—What was Nehemiah asking Jehovah to do? (w11-E 2/1 14 ¶3-5)
- What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?
- What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?
Bible Reading: Ne 12:1-16 (4 min. or less)

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Offer the Memorial invitation to someone who shows little interest.
Initial Call: (4 min. or less) Offer the Memorial invitation and The Watchtower to someone who shows genuine interest. Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) Explain the Memorial to a Bible student, using the Bible Teach book, pages 206-208. Offer practical assistance to help the student attend.

Song 5
“Invite Everyone in Your Territory to the Memorial!”: (15 min.) Discussion. Explain how the congregation will cover its territory. When reviewing “Steps to Consider,” play the Memorial video. Encourage all to participate fully in the campaign and to cultivate any interest they find. Include a demonstration.
Congregation Bible Study: bh 15:1-7 (30 min.)
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 39 and Prayer