June 12-18
LAMENTATIONS 1-5
Song 143 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 (w12 6/1 14 ¶3-4; w11 9/15 8 ¶8)
La 3:26, 27—Enduring tests of faith will help us to deal with future challenges (w07 6/1 11 ¶4-5)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
La 2:17—What particular “saying” did Jehovah carry out in connection with Jerusalem? (w07 6/1 9 ¶4)
La 5:7—Does Jehovah hold people accountable for the errors of their forefathers? (w07 6/1 11 ¶1)
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 2:20–3:12
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) g17.3 cover—Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) g17.3 cover—Invite the person to our meetings.
Talk: (6 min. or less) w11 9/15 9-10 ¶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. (yb17 2-5)
Organizational Accomplishments: (7 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for June 2017.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 13 ¶33-34, box “Noteworthy High Court Victories That Advanced Kingdom Preaching,” review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 71 and Prayer