June 12-18
LAMENTATIONS 1-5
Song 32 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 2:20–3:5
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (2 min. or less) T-30 —Lay the groundwork for a return visit.
Return Visit: (4 min. or less) T-30 —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.) ia 5:19-26, review box on page 50
Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)
Song 45 and Prayer