October 30–November 5

JOEL 1-3

“Your Sons and Your Daughters Will Prophesy”: (10 min.)
- [Play the video Introduction to Joel.]
- Joe 2:28, 29—Anointed Christians serve as spokesmen for Jehovah (w02 8/1 15 ¶4-5; jd 167 ¶4)
- Joe 2:30-32—Only those who call on the name of Jehovah will be saved during his awe-inspiring day (w07 10/1 13 ¶2)
Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)
- Joe 2:12, 13—What do these verses teach us about true repentance? (w07 10/1 13 ¶5)
- Joe 3:14—What is “the valley of the decision”? (w07 10/1 13 ¶3)
- 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) Joe 2:28–3:8

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) JW.ORG contact card
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) JW.ORG contact card—The card was placed on the preceding visit. Continue the conversation, and conclude by introducing a video from jw.org.
Bible Study: (6 min. or less) lv 196-197 ¶3-5

Song 30
Jehovah Helps Us to Endure Trials: (9 min.) Play the video Jehovah Is a Strong Tower for Me. Then ask the audience: What trials did the Henschel family face? What impact can the faith and integrity of parents have on their children? How can Jehovah strengthen you as he did Brother Henschel?
Become Jehovah’s Friend—Jehovah’s Name: (6 min.) Play the video Become Jehovah’s Friend—Jehovah’s Name. Then invite selected young children to the stage, and ask them: What does Jehovah’s name mean? What did Jehovah create? How can Jehovah help you?
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) kr chap. 20 ¶17-19; boxes “It Shaped the Course of His Life” and “Volunteers Around the World Bring Relief”; review box “How Real Is the Kingdom to You?”
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 106 and Prayer