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Offering new tracts

OUR

Sowing KingdomSeed

Which one will you feature?

How can you arrange for a re-

turn visit?

~ ~ t ~ ~ ~ ~

purpose,,^

~ ~ ~

ol

ood

News,

Holy

p,ce

and

ecurity

(old

ThisLife, Truth, and

merit.

You may offerany two of thes

publications for $1.00. Some ma

find it beneficial to offer four or mor

of these publications to those the

meet in their ministry.

PREPARATION

ESSENTIAL

Take a few minutes to review th

contents of the older publication

that are available to you for fiel

service.

YOU

will find that This Lif

discusses such subjects as Can Yo

~ ~ l kith the ~ ~ ~ d ? v~~~ id ol

and ~~~~h

come

b ~ ~ tn

Many Now

Living Have

op

portunity

ever

to Die.v

ome

may appreciate

having

Verse-by-verseOmrnentary On th

book of James, and this is availab

in the

Commentary on James.

In o

fering the C h o o s i ~ook, you ma

find it effective to read the state

ment from the publishers On page

Many sincere persons would like t

find a way of life that brings peac

and ~0ntentment ow and assure

the enjoyment of a ~ ~ u r euture

This book has been published in th

hope that it will aid honest-hearte

ones to identify the truly superio

(Continuedon Page 8 col.

8)

Psalm 126:6 speaks of sowing lit-

KINGDOM

era1 seed and says: The one that

without fail goes forth, . carrying

along a bagful of seed, will without

MINISTRY

fail come in with a joyful cry, car-

rying along his sheaves. ~ ~ ~ l ~ -

siastes

:~

he sower of seed is en-

JANUARY 25-31

J NU RY

988

Vol. 31 NO.

1

STATES

OF

for Fieldb r v h

JANUARY 4- 10

With current offer

Which book will you use?

What point will you feature7

JANUARY 11-17

householders express

themselves

Why should we listen?

How can we use their expres-

sions?

In inclement weather

how can you

couraged with the words: the

morning sow your seed and until the

evening do not let your hand rest;

for

YOU

are not knowing where this

will have success, either here or

there, or whether both of them will

alike be good.

when we share in the field minis-

try we, too, in effectcarry abagfulof

seed but of a spiritual kind. The ef-

fectiveness of our sowing spiritual

seed is enhanced by literature that

features the Kingdom good news.

This literature discusses subjects of

concern to many persons and shows

how vital it is for them to learn about

the Kingdom good

news,

Jehovah,

through the faithful slave, has

pro-

vided us with a fine supply of Bible

literature

to

use in the work of sow-

ing Kingdom seed during this time

Of

the

end.

AN

ABUNDANT

SUPPLY

3

In our field ministry during Jan-

uary, we will be featuring some of

the older publications that have

proved to be effective in helping

people to grow spiritually, including

Choosing, Commentarg on James,

JANUARY

18-24

Still work from house-to-

house?

Helping New Publishers

Tactfully try to get invited in?

FOR COWVLRS TION

That Has RealValue.

Tim. 3: 1 2 5-A mere form

worship is not enough.

4:23-Religion that God

Jehovah continues to bless his

people by bringing in the desirable

things of all the nations. (Hag. 2:7

Thus, many new ones are joining with

us in true worship. Last service year

saw an increase of over 45,000 new

publishers in the United States.

While we rejoice to see this increase,

it is now our desire to help these be-

come more effective fishers of men

as they share with us in publishing

the good news.-Mark 1:17.

When can a Bible studentbe invit-

ed to join us in the field service?Be-

fore identifying himself publicly with

Jehovah's Witnesses, he must first

meet the Scriptural and organiza-

tional requirements stated in the

Our

Ministry book on pages 98 and

99.

The questions provided there will

help you to determine whether the

Bible student meets these require-

ments. If he qualifies,he may be invit-

ed to share in the public preaching

work 2nd report his field activity to

the congregation.

New publishers may have zeal and

enthusiasmbut lack experience. Pe

haps you can help them to begin hav

ing a part in the house-to-house wor

by offering a tract or the magazines

or you may ask them to read a scrip

ture. Commend them for their effo

and eagerness to share. Remind them

of the apostle Paul's encouragemen

for all to press onto maturity. (He

6:l

Help them to do this.

MAKING PROGRESS

Just as children learn to walk b

taking one step at a time, new pub

lishers can be helped to make prog

ress step-by-step. If you are trainin

a new publisher, could you progre

sively help him to give the introduc

tion at the door, to use the Topic fo

Conversation, and to present the reg

ular literature offer?Is he ready no

to begin referring to the

Reasonin

book, using questions to draw th

householder into the conversation o

to lay the basis for an effective re

turn visit and eventual Bible s t ~

(Continued on page 8 col. I ]


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Meetings to

HelpUs

Make

Disciples.;L,s

.<

esenting the Good ~ e

one. Questions and a

demonstrations:(1) r

f magazines in stre

22,1987,ssue of Awake

Conventionv-Part One.

consideration

K

STARTING JANUARY

24

nsert, paragraphs

1-8

y conven-

coordinator. Read ONLY para-

4 and make application of

answers. Include e

as time allows.

two or three publis

min: 1988 Divine Justice' Dis-

Convention -Part Two. Talk

paragraphs 9-13 f insert. High-

Society's rooming arrangement

become ineffectiveand may have

discontinued. To be handled by

and concluding prayer.

W K

STARTING JANUARY 1

EEK STARTING JANUARY 17

(Cont

of life and then to pursue it

If

the congregation's supply

older books is depleted quickly, th

service overseer may check wi

neighboring congregations to s

if they have additional supplie

Choosing, Commentary on Jame

and oly Spirit books may still b

ordered from the Society.

s you plant and water t h

seeds of truth, pray constantly f

Jehovah's direction and blessing b

cause it

is 'God who makes it grow

-1 C?o. 3:6.

Publishers

(COntJd)

practice sessions and work-

with a new one in servicewill help

to take these progressive steps.

If you are a parent, are you help-

your childrenwho meet the Scrip-

requirements to make progress

field ministry? Follow the sug-

in the paragraphs above as

endeavor to aid them. Do not un-

the ability of your chil-

to make progress in the min

Many young ones have shown

Copyright 1988by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc and InternationalBible StudentsAssociation.

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commendable ability in placing liter-

ature and in starting and conducting

Bible studies. Work closely with your

children. Start them at an early age.

Help them to develop according to

their abilities. Commend them for

their effort and progress.-See Our

Ministry, pages 99-100.

All dedicated servants of Jehovah

should endeavor to make advance-

ment in effectively presenting the

good news. Help new ones to make

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1988

Divine JusticeNDistrict Convention

Although the term "justice" has legal

ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS

ciations, basically justice is closely During the anno eriod o

ked to righteousness, The Supreme the si+ice Meeting x k of Jan

dge and Statute-Giver, Jehovah God, uary 3, the -.from the Society date

of righteousness and justice." December 15,198Z,-will be read, inform

:

5) This guarantees that he will ing each congregati~nf the C ~ n ~ e

---

4

ones but will it is assigned to attend. Following th

fearing him S e~ iC eMeeting, the elders will post O

practicing righteousness and bestow

the congregation's information

blessing on them. Since Jehovah's the Recommended Lodging Location

imper-

list that has been received from the Di

trict Convention Committee. This

learn

path

of

justice.,, (Isas

40: 14)

gives all the motels presently coopera

must learn to conform his thi- to

i s w i t h the Society's rooming arrang

e standard of justice that Jehovah, the

ment. By cooperating with these a

rangements, the congregations will hel

the convention organization in its effor

required

that

to provide sufacient seats, food, liter

ture, and rooming accommodations f

dard

Of

justice

everyone. As you qake vour plansto b

in attendance, lovinglv i

t

quality, loyal

need especE

itnesses will want always to exercise it

terested

ones,

so they

can attend

ever

session as well. (Gal.

The

program

M admonishesC"[~eho-

S.

a t at

.

l has told

YOU 0

earthling man, what

WtHATYx

n

h

soo

ood. And what is Jehovah asking back

as your congregation posts the Recor

you

but to

e

and

to

mended Lodging Locations list contai

modest in walk-

ing the addresses of the motels, the

also Psalm

agreed-upon rates, and the phone num

6:3-) Would you like to learn more

hers,

you should IMMEDIATELY

hon

ut Jehovah's standard of justice and

the motel of your choice, identify vQ_

w we all may conform to it so as to self as

J

vah s i i icz ia

ve his smile of approval? To help us as a delegate attending the Watchtow

, arrangements have been n~ade Convention, and make reservations. D

Justice" Dis- ing so will qualify you for the rates lis

nventions in the United States ed, which in most cases have bee

anch territory. Undoubtedly s u r ef- gre&lv r ~ d l w d ince the conventio

rts to attend and be instructed in di- has negotiated for a large number

Wv

reward&. rooms. One night's DEPOSIT will b

OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, JANUARY

19


4/68

at all locations in order to hold

room and should be sent directly to

motel AS SOON AS you make your

Do not make reservations

than onemotel or at motels that

do not intend to use. (Matt. 5:37)

BB E

NOT OBLIGATED TO

THE

R

RATES BEYOND THE CUT-

DATE WITHOUT DEPOSIT. If

must cancel your reservations, you

notify the motel directly, doing

as far in advance as possible. This

the room available for other dele-

f the motel you call first is filled,

ext selectionfrom the list, and

group. Also, they may care for such one

in other ways. (Jas. 2:15-17; ohn

17,18)Of course, the convention Room

ingDepartment will endeavor to prov

rooming accommodations for publishe

with special needs who are unable t

care for themselves or who cannot b

assisted by those from the congregatio

where they attend. These may ask th

c in their congre

gation for a Special Needs Room Re

* orm, discussing their situatio

with him at that time. Thosewith speci

needs are the only ones that should

i

out this form. It is to be returned to th

convention coordinator and checked fo

on. The convention De~art-

will continue to provide the con-

with revised lists as long as

deleting motels that have

filled and including additional mo-

has a room. Thus, if

the motels on a list are filled, please

ait atiently for the next list, and you

ill -e able to obtain a room.

DORMITORIES:

A few conventions

school dormitoriesin order to accom-

all those attending. Usually con-

will receive information on

a month or so after the Erst motel

Those needing accommodations

this type should follow the instruc-

on the list that is sent to the con-

by the convention.

SPECIALNEEDS:

Arrangements to

for those with m e n d s hould

made by the congregation where

attend. Elders and others aware of

individual circumstances can loving-

extend help. This often involves pub-

taking those in full-time service,

elderlv< he i n h , he deaf or per-

others with them in their own

completeness, accuracy, and verificatio

of the circumstances that would qualif

them for special needs consideration

This should be done well ahead of tk

convention,The convention coordinato

-then forwards the form to the mven

tion Rooming D~D- and the ind

vidual will be notified directly about th

accommodations. Those with specia

needs should NOT go to the conventio

and request a room when they arriv

because the convention Rooming D

partment needs the verification of th

congregation's convention coordinator

Private h o m e i o n s r

usuallv set aside for thosewho have lim

ited nds and who would experienc

real hardship if such accommodatio

were not available. They are not intend

ed for those who can afford motel room

but who want free or i ve

ramu

just to save monev,Nor is it proper fo

delegates to presume upon the hospita

ity of our brothers by expecting to b

accommodated extra

days so they ca

visit vacation spots or do other thing

before or after the convention. Thes


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re for the convention period ceived, it is qecessary to&t the follc

eceiving such accommoda-

should see that they and their chil-

n act respectfully toward the home of

te areas of the home.

DELEGATES ATTENDING FROM

ED AREA:

In

e, the 1

-

od orders, and so forth, a 6 planned on

gned. However, if for some reason

ill be attending a convention other

ing ~ m s :

&

/+

w T

1Do not make reservations before

the congregations receive the ~ e c

ommended Lodging Locations listp

from the conventian@i+9try to make

reservations for the next

v

wXe

a t m t on.

2)

Do not

m

what is quoted on the list.

3) Do n g make r

more t

ing, check each one

the best one, canceli

4) Do not reserve rooms for oth-

ers without s and send-

i n i r o o m mme-

diately.

odations, please s congrena-

5)

Do wt aut more people in the

s conventio 'naior for the ad-

room than the law and the manage-

ess of the c o s n eadauarters

llow-

6

Do not check in befare : w

bb

are listed on the back of the Spe-

or so, which generally is motdpdicy.

(You may check in after the

Room Then that day since your deposp=

to that convention headquarters tees your room.)

uest a copy of the motel list-

r

ped. self-addressed enveloae. Upon

that Purpose*

. ,

eipt of this list, use it to make your

8) DO ngt t -

dtp

/

i i j r tow

YOUR

dO k N b e D :

9) Do not allow children in hall-

smoothness and success with which

rooming arrangement functions d

of

o

Such abu s are selfis and u&y

volved. (Compare Genesis 6 * z n - s . They not only make it difficult t

one cooperates by using ON Y negotiate for good rates at the mote

-

e motels on the list, the Society m w also bring reproach on Jehovah

ve to disco-the pre s~nt - ame@ pganizatipn. The conventio

Thus, we are asking every- organization is working. hard to w e u

to cooperate with the Society's room- brothers as much expense as possible, s

tq avoid m a i ~ r t is in the best interests of all for ever

. .

s. Because one to c te fullv with the Soc

number of c been re- ety's i o oz a r r a n ge m en t. The listin

1.0 e 2 ~ n A / M d . / k

UI

h ~ l ~ *P ~ A W - L


6/68

w , " h tn rive a choice of

SIGN LANGUAGE SESSIONS

arrJP- -n rl tinnn and yet

l3 AS you will note in the February 15

e preference to the motels that co- 1988,Watchtower Q~ndangualZemns

e. Our aim with this arrangement lation will be provided only at 16 s ~e c i

help delegates to be accommodated C G C L ~ NO provision will be

comfortably and economically as

pas-

made at any other Conventions for sign

they will be refreshed and fully language.) We know this will Prove to be

le to enjoy the

fine

spiritual program. a real blessing to those with this specia

need by providing good-quality translat

SIMPLIFIED FOOD SERVICE T THE

ing and larger groups with which to en

988 CONVENTIONS

joy upbuilding fellowship. Those who are

s you know, the Society further

signe, sllsuil

ified the food service arrangement gregations know of the

e district conventions last summer

and

help them to attend

w

sg

pmpn

ua e provision is made by the Soci

h G

Hd,

f r

~

- BAS .

beverages. similar food service

[NOTETO THE BODY OF ELDERS

Please read the Society's convention as

atly S@fiLbor load and allowed signment letter for your congregation

attention to be given to the spiritu- dated December 15, 1987, at your Ser

aspects of the Convention, with the vice Meeting during the week of Janu

ers being able to enjoy more of the

3 and post on the information board

uche Recommended Lodging Location

375,574; compare ~ u k e0:38-429 list. (NO ONE, INCLUDING THE

EL

djusted menu was well received by

DERS,

SHOULD

MAKE

A N ~

OTEL

ose in attendance and although some-

RESERVATIONS

BEFORE THIS

SER

at limited, it provided sufficient suste- VICE MEETING.) Please read the as

e mor?) h4/g nd noon >*nom g n m e n t etter again at your next meet

:

-20.r or e x - ing and then post it on the informatio

In this way all the congregation

will receive the information the sam

sisters The elder serving

as

the conventio

en giving to the food service ar- coordinator should conduct the first o

at the district conventions the

Service Meeting parts that cov

it possible r this insert, as well as handle 0th

rent for the er convention-related material and

ention expenses. It has also enabled announcements on future meetings

at the convention site dur- All elders will want to cooperate fully t

the short noon break and to be pres- ensure the prompt, enthusiastic, and ef

t, on time and refreshed, for the more fective handling of convention-relate

material.]

6


7/68

offer for

January nd Feb-

Any two of the older pocket-size

the congregation has in stock for a

of $1.00. May includeC7Loos-

CommentaryonJames, *EternalPur-

Evolution (old edition), Good

Holy Spirit, Peace and Securi-

(old edition), This Life, Truth, and

Covernmt . (Congregations may

credit for books obtained by pub-

and pioneers for the January and

offer. During this cam

the rate for regular and special -

for the pocket-size books is

congregation publishers and auxilia-

ioneers, the rate is 50d each.) March:

Did I t Cst Here? By Evolu-

or

y

Creation? for a contribution of

Small-size books are $1.25. April:

subscription.

in February the new public

for circuit overseers will be "Perse-

in Fine Works Brings Rewards."

special public talk for the 1988

season will be given worldwide

Sunday,April 10,1988. The subject of

talk will be "Why Live by Bible Stan-

An outline will be provided soon.

congregations having the visit of

a circuit assembly,or

special assembly day scheduled

week will have the s~ecialalk the

week. No congregation should

the special talk before April 10.

elective Service regulations require

all men register when reaching 18

of age. All of those required to do so

take care of the matter promptly,

it as a Christian'sobligation to the

authorities. Elders will want to

this in mind when young brothers

nearing the age of 18 and give them

reminders. Questions as to

young Christian's res~onsibilities n

-regaFd may be answered by the el-

s announced at the "Trust in Jeho-

District Conventionlast summer, 16

public talk outlines have been pre-

A s soon as these are received, they

be assigned to qualified speakers

scheduled to be given in the congre-

ew PublicationsAvailable:

World Translation of the Holy

Scriptures-1987 Edition (Deluxe;

DLbiL with marginal references);

availableinblack or maroon

-French

y

Book

of Bible Stories -Ukrainian

Tower Publications Index

1981-1985 -French, Portuguese

Can Live Forever in Paradise on

Earth -Persian

Life on Earth Forever

-Haitian Creole

No. 13 -Hungarian, Romanian

No. 14 -Chinese, Croatian,

Dutch, German,Greek,

Japanese, Korean, Norwegian,

Portuguese, Swedish

ew Cassette RecordingsAvailable:

Lamentations (set of four;

congregation and public: $6.00; pio-

neers: $5.00) -English

Ecclesiastes, The

ong

o j

uolomon

(set of two; congregation

to Study

have

been

asked

about

Jeho

Newly interested persons a r e

Qe

the

YtchQu'sr

greatly benefited by having a person-

=

auestinnn

L1qx5

a n a thosenswerre

a1

h e Bible study.

f

however,

they

m

the

ented to you by persons you meet i

take in knowledge and then apply

service-

~ ;f ~t~o~~t~, Y

encouraging and appropriate f o

those

who come to

th m seekin

Their minds a r e eager t o absorb vast

assistance'

quantities

of information, and they

/

Second Timothy 2 1 5 counsels

t

t o present yoursel

often desire t o know t h e reasons

:*-

d, a workman wit

why things a r e so. Jehovah created

b thing

us wit this desire. Use your time the

isely-to take in spiritual knowl-

e w D o s t h e apostle Pau said and

this

we

'buy out t h e opportune f+such

enriching and faith-strengthening

personal~tudy.-~ol . 4:5.

PERSONAL

LIBRARY

Do Not

Let

Your

1

Hand

Rest

OYOU have a ~ e r s o n a l r a fam-

lications Index

1980-198

and t h e 1 Cora15:58.

vailable

er

Pu 1CatIonJ of the1 I I n this country alone, a total o

ily library? Does ~h&Bb7v0lumes

of Awake and he watch the^ t h e

Aid book, and the publications we

use a t the Congregation Book Study

and meetings a t the Kingdom Hall?

DO you have the Watch Tower Pub-

The

1988

Yearbook report gives u

reason to rejoice greatly as we reflec

on the spiritual prosperity of Jeho

vah's people everywhere. At the sam

time it shows that there is still "plen

t,

to do in the work of the Lord.

Society?

YOU will flnd valuable informa-

tion in t h e older publications. Have

you read.or s%udied h e boouet.Jeheho-

vah's TVatnesses anfZ the Q ~ s f t o nf

B l o o d The

1975

Yearbook of Jeheho-

vah's

witnesses

gives a history of

Jehovah's people from Brother Rus-

sell's

time UP until our Present

time

and answers many of t h e questions

1,778,066 attended the Memorial o

April 12, 1987, and 13,562 were bap

tized a t the '&Trust n Jehovah" Dis

trict Conventions. Since this fruitag

was brought about in part by a dil

gent, systematic coverage of territo

ry, should we not continue giving ou

territory thorough coverage durin

the 1988 service year? Our labors wi

not be in vain.

and public: $3.00; pioneers: $2.50)

-French

Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon

His Name-Drama (single cassette;

congregationand public: $2.00; pio-

neers: $1.75) -French

Schedule for congregation studies

in t h e book United in Worship

of

the

Only

True God:

January 3: Pages 91 o 94

INCREASEDEFFORTS TO COVER

SELDOM-WORKEDTERRITORY

If Your congregation has seldom

worked territory, You may reques

one of these as a personal territor

assignment. Your requesting suc

may allow the congregation to cove

areas that are not often worked.

Additionally, in such congrega

tions elders can make appropriat

group arrangements t o cover t h

J~~~

10: pages 95

to

98, par. 8

seldom-worked territory. I t may b

J~~~

17: pages 98, par. 9

t

102

that publishers could take along

January 24: Pages 103 o 105, a . 5

lunch and spend a whole day workin

January 31: Pages 106, par. 6 to 110

(Continued on page

8

col. 8

7


8/68

rHEOCRATlC HEWS

THEeooD

1

On Saturd?, October

3, 1987,

th

a n n u a l meetlna of the Watch Tow

. -

-

.

- - -

- -

- - -

Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylv

nia was held at the Jersey City A

sembly Hall with

4 , 3 9 0

in attendanc

Reports were heard

concerning

th

work in Alaska, Canada, Korea, Mex

co, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, and th

United States. All were enthused

the ~osi t lve

nformation

present

relative to Kingdom increase.

Barbados reported that 3 , 3 6 1 a

tended their convention and

5 0

we

baptized. Attendance waq more th

double their peak of

1 , 5 9 8

publishe

The convention in St. Lucia was a

tended by 803, also over double the

peak of

340

publishers.

Britain reached a new peak

1 0 9 , 6 2 4 publishers in August,

8-percent Increase over last yea

average.

Dominican Republic had a ne

peak of 1 0 , 4 0 3 Publishers In Augu

and their eighth consecutive peak

regular pioneers.

Two district conventions held

Haiti were attended by

1 0 1 3 1

a

21 were baptized. Their of pu

lisherswas

4 , 3 9 4 .

India reported new peaks of 8 , 0

publishersand 5 , 5 9 4 ~ i b l ~tudies f

August.

Mexicoreached their 46th

utive publisher peak with 2 2 2 , 1

publishers reporting In August. Th

Memorial attendance was outstan

ing with 9 5 7 , 0 8 1 present.

During August the Philippin

reached an all-time peak of 1 4 , 4

regular pioneers. hi^ was an i

crease of 3 3 percent for the servi

year.

puerto Rice reported

a

new peak

2 2 , 4 6 8 publishers in August.The~rs

district conventions wereattended

4 3 , 0 7 7 and 3 6 2 were baptized.

TOEveryone

Jesus Christ preached he

intense interest in reaching

many

people as

possible, ( ~ ~ ~ k

John 4:7

0, 41)

We too

must

to

reach as many people as we

Lives are at stake-theirs and

Tim.

4:16) We

want

to come t o know Jehovah so

they too can call on his name to

saved.-Acts 2:21.

many

Of us

whether working in urban or

territory, is locating those who

not

at

home

when

we

first

call

you tried to call later the

Many have had good si~ccessn

so. Or try calling on a differ-

day.

Those persistently not

at

might be reached by means of

In working urban territo-

take the initiative to speak with

see

in

the and

Of apartment houses Or On

sidewalk. If your conversation

be

you may

it

bene-

to

present

at

least

One

of

the

new

tracts: You

'an rust

Bible, W at Do Jehovah's Wit-

Believe?,

Life

ifi

World,

and

What Hope for

Loved Ones?

AN,D

STORE-TO-STORE

in

street

may

to reach lndlvlduals Ordinarlly

t home when we call. When

hing people* it is beneficial

and direct as You en-

or to star t conversatfon. Pas-

interest. YOUwill

e not moving along hur-

ng a few steps with a person as

the street is crowded, some have

th e fringes of the crowd. Store-

u to reach

s. Thoughtfully t ry t o call at a

OCTOBER

Av. Av.

Av.

Pubs,

Hrs

Mags

R.V.Bi.St.

258 128.8 100.8 53.8 5.6

59,330 85.1 46.0 28.2 2.8

Pies. 44,318 59.8 34.2 16.4

6521304

7.2

3.7

0.4

756,210

Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 3,096

time when

there

are

f ew customers

in theWstore.-km 5/85

P

8

*When

in

street

work and

to-store work, do not feel that

YOU

are limited to presentingmagazines.

Books and brochures can also be of-

fered. One successful publisher be-

gins

the conversation

by asking

c ~ ~ ~ ~

ou seen our latest book?*:

Another simply says,

have some-

thing

that I

would

like to show you.

HOWCan interest found in street

and store-to-store work be further

cultivated? Many have had success

in asking interested ones for their

address so that they can speak to

them further a t a more convenient

time.

~fyou

find that they do not ive

in your territory, the call can be re-

ferred to the appropriate congrega-

The presiding

overseer

in your

congregation

will

be happy to assist

you

in

this regard-

.

It is Jehovah's will that all be giv-

en an opportunity to hear the truth.

anyone thirsting come; let any-

one that wishes take life's water

free. (Rev. 22:17) When we make a

sincere effort to contact all persons,

We show that we love others as Je-

hovah does.-John 3:16.

Hand

Rest (Cont'd)

distant portions of the congregation's

territory. Why not make it a goal to

cover

as

many of these territories as

possible this year?

~f

your. congregation regular ly

covers all its territory, on a tempo-

rary basis you may have the opportu-

nity to assist congregations in other

areas in the coverage of their territo-

ry. During the past service year 120

groups of publishers did so, resulting

in many promising return visits and

Bible studies. The presiding overseer

of one congregation receiving such

help stated that 14 publishers did in

ten days what the congregation would

do in one month. Can You assist in

such a way this year?

There are also those who could re-

quest to work one Or more of the aP-

p~o~lmate ly40 unassigned territo-

ries in the United States. While many

served in this way last year, not all

these territories were worked. Conse-

quent l~,we inviqe you

t

apply for

an

assignment

thls year and increase

your share in 'declaring abroad the

kingdom of God.'-Luke 9:60.

Finally, there are those who plan

to serve where the need is greater. If

that is your desire, we encourage you

to discuss the matter with the elders

in your congregation. You will also

want to review what was written on

8

Page

1

f the January I9g5

issue

OUT

Kzngdom

mnastfY.

SHARE IN

SOWING

KINGDOM SEED

8

Any who would like to assist a co

gregation in the coverage of its te

ritory or work unassigned territo

should review the Society's letter d

ed January

1

1988, on this subje

Please keep in mind that, if at all po

sible, you should be willing to wo

territory at least 1,200 miles inla

from either the east coast or the w

coast of the United States.

We have every reason to put o

hand to the plow of increased activ

and look to the things ahead. (Lu

9:62) Remember, we do not kno

from where further increase w

come. (Eccl. 11:6) Therefore, li

Philip, let us place ourselves as wi

ing instruments in the hands of Jeh

vah and his organization, prepared

sow Kingdom seed wherever it is ne

essary before the end comes.-Acts

8:26, 27; Matt. 28:20.


9/68

OUR

Caring

for

Kingdom

eed

KINGDOM

MINISTRY

FEBRUARY

988

Vol. 31, No. 2

ORUNITEDSTATESOFAMERICA

or Fie~m ervice

13:19,23; Luke8:15.

FEBRUARY1-7

Usingolder publications

How will you tie in offer with

Topic for Conversation?

Why should literature be well

arranged in our witnessing

cases?

Should wrinkled literature be

offered?

FEBRUARY

8-14

Keepinghouse-to-house

records

Why should they be kept?

How can they be used when

doing group witnessing?

Why keep a separate recordof

not at homes?

Help the Elderlyand the Infirm

FEBRUARY15-21

Usingthe Bible

H~~

do

you introduce scrip

tures inTopic for Conversation?

How can you use a scripture

when householder is busy?

Whenespecially canweusethe

pocket Bible?

FEBRUARY 22-28

Proper appearance for the

ministry

Most congregationshave publish-

ers who are getting along in years or

those who have physical limitations.

They may need help getting to meet-

ingsor out

in service.

Some have served faithfully for

many years, and they desire to con-

tinue participating in congregation

activities despite their limitations.

One sister inher late80's said: love

Jehovahsomuchthat simplyhaveto

share in the serviceand attend meet-

ings in order to prove this to him.

1Cor. 15:58) Do you not agree such

ones deserve our h e l ~ ?

Why is properdressandgroom

ing important?

How should our children be

dressed?

I

n invitation to ioin us in flel

FIELD SERVICE

Although many of the elderlyand

inflrm find joy in serving their Cre-

ator, some do not feel they can con-

FOR CONVERSATION

That

HasReal

Value.

3:

I

5-A mere form

worship isnot enough.

4:23-Religion that

God

ervice is often greatly appreciated

If somehave diiculty wallung, coul

tribute much. At present I feel y

serviceisn't much, but it isa great joy

to serve my Creator, said a 93-year-

old pioneer. After working with her,

a circuit overseer said: ushe was

.more of an encouragement to me

than was to her. Shemore than adds

to the pioneer spirit. Is there some-

thingwecan doto let suchonesknow

how much we value them?

we take them along in a wheelcha

when doing street work? (Prov. 17

17) Could we take such publisher

into territory that has apartment

with elevators or residential area

without steps?Could they go with u

on return visits or Bible studies? O

are we studying the Bible with some

one who would be willing to go to th

elderly person's home for the study

IS there anything we can do t

help those confined to their home t

have a meaningful share in fleld ser

vice? What about suggesting tha

they make use of the telephone?(Se

November 1985 UT ingdomMinis

try

pages 5-6.) Perhapswe could als

provide names and addresses of peo

ple who liveinrestricted areas, thos

not at home, or interested personst

whom letters may be written. On

inflrmpioneer wrote: amvery cr i

pled with arthritis

all

over

my

bod

and am not able to walk. But. .

ca

still

talk,

write, phone, and send ou

(Continued on p ge

B

cot. 3


10/68

Meetings

to

HelpUsMakeDisciples

WEEK STARTINGJANUARY 31

120 minmpir i t of the World. Talk

from Reasming book, pag-

y*

announcements. En-

es

3. Apply material to needs of

ll

to

share

in

field service on

local congregation, highlighting im

Sunday of February.

min: Caring for Kingdom Seed.

consideration.

mln: Preparing for Return Visits.

- and two or three Song 116

publishers have a practice

to considerwhat they will say

making return visits on per-

who have shown interest.

min: Literature offer for Febru-

Discuss talkiing points that can

used effectively by younger and

publishers as well

as

by those

Discussion with

audience

on helping

more experience.

the elderly and the infirm in your

211and concludingPrayer-

congregation. Make practical sug-

WEEK STARTING FEBRUARY 7

gestions to

fit

local needs.

180

10 min:

How Can You Make True

mi : Local announcements. ~ c -

riends? Talk based on S e ~ t e m -

re art. Include society's

her 15,1987,Watchtower, pages 5-7.

f contributions.En- Song 115and concluding prayer.

to support the

WEEK

STARTING

FEBRU RY 21

activity on secondSat-

of the month.

min: Presenting the Good News

using the ~ i b l ~ . novery dis-

clude one or two 30- to 60-second

with audience pertinent

demonstrations featuring offer of

in

1-5.Thereafter, current magazines for fourth Satur-

weu-prepmd publisherdemon- day of

month. Review inf~rmationn

how we may be able to use the

to Be Studied. Im-

effectivelyeven when a person portant for all to save insert for use

busy and, depending on circum-

in

CongregatiO

make the literature oger. 8 .in: * I a d I : , S . F i o r e In-

a'tract, or pave the way for

a return call as outlined in

6. Sum up with warm and

advice that brothers seri-

consider making greater use of

Bible in their field ministry.

structive. ~uestion-and-answer

considerationof article by elder. Dis-

cuss scriptures cited in a m e .

Af

ter consideringparagraph 5, include

five-minute discussion between two

brothers highlighting need to pay

intere& to the person. Ask

and t h e u o w h o w T e

what we have is good. By keep-

your objective in view, you too

soonbe able to start flneBible

Yo use the book you

close attention and cultivate art o

good listening. Note information i

School Guidsbook pages 25-7. para

a - 1 4 . J g k -

L o c a ; ) t Z f r talk w i

some audience participation on A

You Looking for .Tartner in Life

in November 15,$86, Watchtower

Song 117and concludingprayer.

Elderly and Infirm (Cont'd

magazines. She thanks her faithf

brothers and sisters for helping he

have a full share in the ministry

-Heb. 6:lO-12.

GETTINGTOMEETINGS

Ephesians 4:25 says: We ar

members belonging

to

one another

We therefore want to help our old

and inflrm brothers to get to mee

ings. (Phil.2:4) Howcan thisbe done

If some are fearful about driving a

ter dark, can we pick them up in ou

car? Others may be able to use publ

transportation or even walk as lon

as they have someone to accompan

them. Could you help in this way?

Some older ones who are hous

bound have benefited from the mee

ings by telephone. For others, th

meetings have been recorded an

then played for them atanother tim

One sister was asked to visit an i

capacitated sister each week to r

view the mainpoints of the meeting

I spend a few minutes bringing h

up-to-date with announcements an

happenings in the congregation.

alsotake the current TheocraticMi

istry School review paper. We tho

oughly enjoy this time together.

enables her to keep up with the co

gregation eventhough she is absent

INCLUDETHEM IN OUR SCHEDULE

Canyou takethe initiativeto off

assistance to older brothers and si

ters? Look for ways to

be

of hel

Offer yourself willingly. Are the

other ways that you can help, such

by shoppingfor them or taking the

to appointments?Our older brothe

and sisters will be most appreciativ

for our concern and loving assi

tance.

Helping the elderly and infir

can prove to be very enriching. Old

ones have experienced much in li

and have often learned to live wi

difficult circumstances; thus, the

views and recollections can be

great valueto us. (Prov. 16:31)Enjo

the pleasure and personal benefit

helping the elderly and the infirm

-Acts 20:35; Rom. 1:12.

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11/68

Jehovah s Witnesses ,

andthe

QUESTION

OF

BLOOD

First Week

What fact about blood is being better

What is an accepted therapeutic

who disagree?

37 What Bible view do Jehovah s Wit-

ns does this raise?

5

What is the purpose of this publica-

nd how will the matter. be han-

To whom is this subject of interest?

What are some views as to the use of

od, and on what basis do Jehovah s

es take a stand on blood?

In view of the position taken by Je-

s Witnesses, what question logi-

y arises?

What shows that the Bible has

to say about blood, and what com-

egarding blood did God give early

s history?

What shows that in the killing of

6 2~ What did the Creator attach to th

use of blood, and how do we know tha

not just the blood of animals is involved

7 What was the nature of the com

mand to Noah regarding blood, and wha

comments by a rabbi are pertinent here

8

What law to Israel showed tha

God s ban on blood still applied, and wha

was the only way Israelites could us

blood?

8

3 4

(a) What precaution were Israe

ite hunters required to take when the

killed animals for food, and why? (b) B

heeding this command, they showed rec

ognition of what fact?

9 (a) What penalties show that viola

ing God s law on blood was a seriou

offense? (b) Which scriptures show tha

eating flesh with the blood in it resulte

in guilt?

9

W h i c h Scriptural example show

that God s law on blood could not be se

aside in emergencies?

Second Week

Why is it reasonable to conclude

at God s law regarding animal blood

ies to human blood?

What effect did the Messiah s sacri-

al death have on the dietary restric-

s of the Mosaic law?

When dealing with the question

umcision for Gentile Christians,

t was decided regarding blood?

This decision of the apostolic coun-

became a part of what?

2 What did that decision explicitl

state,and how dowe know that it was no

merely the apostles opinion?

12

According to Professor Walthe

Zimmerli, what distinction did that de

cree make?

12 What indicates that the comman

to abstain from blood was a moral re

quirementand not merely a dietaryone

12 9 What shows the binding natur

of the prohibitionof blood and that it wa

not merely a temporary requirement?

OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, FEBRUARY 98


12/68

9

2 What does Eusebius say as to the

hibition of blood being recognized in

to 14 What did '~er tu ll ian nd

as to Christians not

ting blood in their day?

9 4 What statements did a bishop and

Biblical scholar make on the

bject of blood?

What did the Quinisext Council

e regarding blood, and what did Otto

of Barnberg say to new converts regard

ing blood?

15 What did Martin Luther write re

garding Acts 15:28,29?

15 What comment did a Baptist theo

logian make on Genesis

9:

3,4?

16 What answer did clergyman Wil

liam Jones give to those who would ig

nore the Bible's prohibition of blood?

16 What

is

the determination of Jeho

vah's Witnesses regarding blood, based

on which facts and scriptures?

ThirdWeek

1

What three points have been estab-

29

What question now presents it-

s may Bible principles 'be said to

4

to 18 What distinction is not

15:29, and for what rea-

2 What f&rm position do Jehovah's

esses take, and of what we they

1 . 2

What

is

at stake in the issue of

od, and to what words of the psalmist

wholeheartedly subscribe?

5

What stand did the early Chris-

and at what cost to them-

What responsibility do Jehovah's

2v

(a) What objection is raised to

n Witnesses not be accused of suicide,

y the testimony of others?

21 Why is refusing blood transfusion

not an exercising of one's right to die?

21

2

Which rights havethe courts given

individuals, and why logically so?

22

2

(a)

Of

what is the patient the

fi

nal arbiter? (b) The right and duty of a

physician is limited by what freedom o

man?

22 What is the attitude of some per

sons regarding the preservation of life

but what question does this raise?

23 According to

N

L. Cantor, wha

shows that the sanctity of life is not the

supreme value, and how might this be

illustrated?

23

What positionof theWitnessespre

cludes anyone

from

trying to force a

treatment upon them that violates thei

principles?

24 In one medical journal, what state

ment was made about doctorswho

t y

to

force a certain treatment that violate

the conscience of the patient?

FourthWeek

2 Why might a doctor find it dis-

26

2

Instead of abandoning a case

ing to deal with a Witness who re- what should a doctor do when faced with

a blood transfusion? a patient's refusal to accept a blood trans

9 2 According to what medical and fusion?

l principles may a surgeon not follow 27 What can be said about the mora

wn convictions if they violate a pa- obligations of both patient and doctor

conscience? regards extraordinary treatment?

4


13/68

What stand do Witnesses take as to

What facts do Witnesses appreci-

e relative to their stand on blood?

Of what fact are Witnesses aware,

are they willing to face?

What conclusion was reached in an

without blood?

Why need doctors not fear mal-

eir stand on blood?

2

What is the gist of the form the

recommends that patients who re-

ood transfusions should sign?

How do the Witnesses show they

ood transfusions?

What has been said as to the likeli-

hood of a physician's being sued for no

forcing a blood transfusion on a patient

30 3 What is the position in Englan

when a patient dies because of havin

refused a blood transfusion?

31

What moral obligation does

doctor have, but what moral obligatio

does he not have?

31

What charge could a doctor be l

able for if he forced a blood transfusio

upon a Witness patient?

32

Which course by a doctor woul

be most distasteful ethically, and wh

is this so?

32

3 to

33

(a) What did West Ger

many's

edical Tribune

have to sa

about giving a patient a blood transfu

sion while he was unconscious? (b)Wha

ruling by a court underscored this pos

tion, leading to what conclusion?

Fifth Week

9

(a) What aspect of this subject is treating the whole person have on force

ly charged with emotion? (b) How blood transfusions?

tnesses feel about it, and why?

38

What can be said about healin

(a) What has resulted from a lack the body while breaking the spirit of

ng? (b) In contrast, person?

do Witness parents do? 38 to 39 Which facts argue tha

1 2

should a doctor not feel that the stand of the Witnesses regardin

must give a child a blood transfusion

blood t r a n ~ f u ~ i o n ~s not unreasonable

ite of the resolute wishes of the 39 9

Why do some doctors fail to vie

t such?

blood transfusions objectively, and wh

have some judges recommended alte

s Why is it fundamentally inconsis- native treatment?

f Witness parents?

40 Which fact about blood has

strong bearing on the value of bloo

Name a gross inconsistency that transfusions?

ls in some hospitals.

40

to

41

What other characteri

What did a Scottish college lectur-

ti s of

blood have a bearing

on

the ris

say about forcing blood trans-

factor

in

blood

transfusions?

on adults and children?

41 2 4 What testimony is there to show

How does the principle of choice

that blood transfusions involve risks?

g inst

42 1 3

Why can knowledgeable docto

lood transfusions?

not dismiss the dangers of blood transfu

What fact regarding the nature sions as being exaggerated?

43

1 Is there a likelihood of relief from

st forced blood transfusions? blood transfusion problems? If not, wh

4 What bearing does the principle of not?

5


14/68

Sixth

Week

2 ~ 3What various kinds of risks are

with blood transfusions?

What are some of the immediate

reactions to blood transfusions?

3-5 TO what extent is the danger

transmitting disease associated with

d transfusions?

1 9 2

What can be said about the inci-

nce of serum hepatitis?

3 Why is the possibility of a Witness

ng serum hepatitis more than a jus-

able risk?

~

What facts argue against a pa-

being reasonably assured that he

l survive an attack of serum hepati-

3 9

4

To what extent have modern

iques eliminated the risks of get-

g serum hepatitis from a blood trans-

What dilemma does syphilitic con-

ination of blood pose?

47 to 48 What other inrectia

may be transmitted by blood trans,

sions?

48 What is another danger associat~

with blood transfusions, and how seriou

is it?

48 Because of the dangers associate

with blood transfusions, what do som

hospitals require of patients?

48 4 What is the primary reason wh

Witnesses will not accept blood transfu

sions?

49 1-3 In elective surgery, what alterna

tives are there to blood transfusions?

50

2

Just what is the prime need whe

there is a great loss of blood?

51 Which is the fluid of choice whe

there is a great loss of blood?

51 9 3 To what extent can one sustai

the loss of blood, and why are alternativ

solutions not blood substitutes?

SeventhWeek

1 2 Whgt have facts shown as to a

2 What has been learned as to a

od transfusion's immediately enhanc-

he blood's oxygen-carrying capac-

What are some of the fluids used as

atives to blood transfusions?

Which other plasma volume ex-

2 What can be said about the use of

volume crisis?

to 55 Whatevidenceshows hat

ood is not the only effective replace-

nt for blood loss?

v Name some of the advantages

at plasma expanders have over blood.

4 What interesting facts has the ex-

ience of Dr. Denton Cooley revealed?

56 What have been the long-term e

fects of bloodless heart surgery on Wi

ness adults and children?

57 What have been the result

where Witnesses have had to underg

operations where blood is normally con

sidered essential?

57 What has been the experience o

Dr. Philip Roen?

58 What facts show that the positio

of the .Witnesses regarding blood trans

fusions can be accommodated med

cally?

59 (a) In view of all the foregoin

facts, what should a doctor apprecia

about Jehovah's Witnesses? (b) Wha

does this mean in his actual practice?

60 What counsel is given the Wi

nesses when they are faced with th

question of a blood transfusion?

60 By their stand on blood, what d

the Witnesses manifest, in keeping

wit

which example of early Christians?


15/68

Literature offer for February: Any

f the older ~ocket-s ize ooks the

Make Meetings More

nstructive

t date. If your congregation nor- Sisters receive assigXIments in the meetings anda istract others a

a y ha. meeting. on Friday.

YOU

may Live wev e~

nd Reasoniw books,

lwnii

of $1.00. May include

Choosiw,

(old edition),

~ o o d

(old edition),

This Life, Truth,

and

March:

Life-How

It G t Hme? BfJEvolution or y Cre-

for a contribution of $2.50. Small-

pril

and

May:

subscrl~tion or one y?

contribution of $5.00. If subscrip-

en, offer two magazines

On Saturday, May

7 ,

the Brooklyn

up literature on that day.

The Memorial celebration will be held

Although the talk

start earlier, please remember that

ing of the Memorial bread and

should not begin until after sun-

Check with local sources to deter-

en sundown occurs in your area.

week if the hall is available. If your

ble to incorporate into another Ser-

t week that are particularly applica-

o your congregation.

New Publications Available:

New World Translation of the Holy

Scriptwes-1987

Edition (Deluxe;

DL618 with marginal references;

black) -Dutch

me

at

the

King-

in the meetings by

en* and looking UP the

Have you ever heard

ings of Jehovah's Witnesses he at-

tended?

(1

Cor. 14:25b) Many of us

have heard

s.

And

hondd

and

to have

in

commenting

When

we

pre~are

n advance ur

moremeeinHq*

afid the meeti s ar e more m

*

ive and ene al for all in atten-

( H e e 2 4 , 25) This should

impress on our minds

and

hearts the

importance of works that a re consis-

tent with faith. That will

helr

o

m t in Christian liv-

1:25.

WHEN WE I R E ON THE PUTFORM

A

variety of subjects are covered

in the Theocratic Ministry School.

New W& Translation of t b H wit- tention to the m e e ~ g s . - - ~ m i 22

Scriptures-With References (Rbi8) Brothers 6

15.

ing. If so, r r

.

Wha

we say s h o ~ ~ ~ e nee

to use the micro ro 1

(compare

C o r i n t ~ ~ 4 . ~ .

sharing in

demonstrations,

tUrny aurha ck to the audience. A

ways face

those in

attendance. Thus

when

s=wing the contents of

a

pub

lication to a householder, th; auC

e ce

of th publ

c m h e udience

they can hear us more clearly an

note the expression on our face.

AS

N UDIENG

Those of us who are in atten

dance can make the meetings mor

instructive for ourselves by a

close attenti0 (1 ~ i m .:16%

2

cultivate

the art o

listening, not letting our minds Wan

der. W$ispering to others seate

near us is distracting. Getting u un

necessarily to go to t h e d m

the

water fountain will also interfer

with our getting the most from th

both of which we use regularly in Our

fleld ministry. Those who have these

assignments can make the s W

m by using practical

s Present the key points in

the material. This will help the audi-

ence appreciate the information and

see how they can use it in the

ministry. Brothers who have t&s

based on the R can

likewise emphasize po rn that

will

-Italian

Mg Book of Bible Stories

-Gun

Survival Into a New Earth

7

.

~f

we have small children an

they are restless, we may want to s

near an toward t e rear of th

Kngdom% di

turb a s few as possible.

If

they mi

behave or make noise, i t is proper f

t th

main seating area of the Kingdo

Hall. Otherwise, they will continu

to interfere with the c o n c e n i

of others who are trying to pay a

-Romanian

United in Worship of the Onlu rve

God

-Romanian

Is There a God Who Cares?

-Tongan

"Look I

Am

Making All Things Newn

(Brochure) -Yoruba

Watch

m

ubZicaEions Index 1984

-Italian

act No. 13 -Finnish

Tract No. 14 -Finnish

Tract No. 15 -Finnish, German,

Greek, Japanese, Korean,

Norwegian, Swedish

Tract No.

16

-Finnish

New Cassette Recordings Available:

Joshua (set of two; congregation and

public: $3.00; pioneers: $2.50)

-Danish

who handle Bible reading assign-

m a s an makeheir introduct~ons,

remarks in connection with the read-

he

Second of Kings

(set of two; con-

I Schedule for congregation studie

If we put forth effort to make th

meetings for ou

selves as well as for others, we wi

ing, and conclusions meaningful by

highlighting points of ~ ract ica l al-

ue. Perhaps in one of these ways you

I

can make the school even more in-

structive for all in attendance.

We may be asked to share in a

all be he1 d t row s

. .

Then it m d d

is increasing one toward the other

demonstration on the Service Meet- -2 Thess. 1:3.

gregation and public: 93.00; pi0-

neers: $2.50)

-German

Album of Hebrew Scriptures-Vol-

ume 2; The First of Samuel to

Psalms

(set of 21 tapes in an album;

cpngregation and public: $33.25;

~ioneers : 21.50) -German

udges, Ruth

(set of two; congregation pioneers: $9.50) -German

.00; pioneers: $2.50)

(This item is not yet available in En-

February 28: Pages 123,Par-13

-Danish glish.)

to 126,par.

in the book

united

in

worship ofthe

nlyTrue

God:

February : Pages

11 to

February 14: Pages l l 7 t o 119,

..

~is'teningo the ~ r i a teacher (set of

five tapes and a book in an album;

congregation and public: $11.25;

pal .

V

February 21: Pages 120 o 122,

~ a r .2


16/68

mm rrmc cw r

p~~ THE oon

HEWS

Chad re~orted new ~ e a kf 20

ublishersior ugust. he consres

By Uslng the Blble we grow old and die, it also offers us

word of

G~~ is alive and

power v

(Heb. 4:12 o exert

power to the full and come alive,

nplish this fu rther , Jehovah's or-

beginning principally in

us to

use the Bi-

door-to-door ministry. We

to give three- to eight-

itations and to bring to the a tten-

a most wonderful hope for the fu-

ture, as found in Revelation 21:

3

4."

The current literature offer

then

be featured.

Often these days

"No, I'm busy." Many truly are, and

We

that this may

be

so in their case. Even then, if the

circumstances

are

right

you could

say: know the feelin;, for

these

are very

busy

times.

I

would like

to

leave

you

with just this

one

thought,

however,99and turn to one of

the

scr i~ tu resn our current ToDic for

n more recent Years Our King

Ministry has regularly carried

ree SCript~reS n a Sub-

corkersation. After reading it , you

could quickly state what literature

YOU ar e offering, leave an appropri-

ate tract, or say you will be in the

area again soon and will by

current ly th e TOPIC fo r

iion publishers tfiere averagea 18

hours in the field service.

A new peak of 12,161 publishe

was reported by Ecuador for the fir

month of the new service year,

9-percent increase over last year

average. A new peak of 22,854 Bib

studies was also reported.

France began the new service ye

with peaks of 97,032 publishers an

3,938 regular pioneers.

Italy passed the 150,000 mark

publishers, with a new all-time pe

of 150,364 reporting for Septemb

Congregation publishers average

13.4 hours in the field service.

The Netherlands Antilles bran

reported new peaks of 1,425 publis

ers in Curacao and 404 in Aruba

September.

Reunion had a new peak of 1,3

publishers for a 9-percent increase

September. Their district conventi

was attended by 2,935, and 48 we

baptized.

to share some further informatioh

about the interesting possibility of

living without dying.

7

HOW

good it is when ~eopleee

To use the Bible effectively akes

to assist peo-

ha t it is indeed God's

tte r of using the Bible in other

ures of t he field ministry. After

e ar e students of the Bible, and

has on hand sufacient booklets

provide a copy for each one atten

ing the study. If not, the servi

overseer s

a

f n n n ~ r ~ o ~ f i a n sath

than order from the Society. Ma

congregations have a large supply

the Blood booklet, and these can

transferred to other congregatio

in the area by using the Transfer

Literature form (S-19) as explain

in paragraph 40 of the

Cost List-

that we are students of Bible,

adept a t using God's Word in our

ministry I t helps them to identify

the people today who rely on God's

Word and use it in their daily lives.

So, apart from magazine day, be

prepared to use the Bible when

making the regular literature offer.

Our efforts to use the Bible will

bring Jehovah's blessing on our min-

istry and highlight in the minds of

many that God's Word is indeed

alive, exerts power, and can affect

their lives.

tter way is there to give ev- I c ~ ~ r s a ~ ~e in a position

that we are such than by en-

to show people from the

BIOOd Booklet to

of God itself what Jehovah has

for mankind and this earth?

Bestudled

h&the brothers in this regard.

course, tne oooklets are not ava

able locally, they may be order

from the Society alone: with oth

FROM THE REASONINGBOOK

In addition to t he Topic for Con-

Our Kingdom Minist

Reasoning Prom

As you review the

at can be used in introduc-

eat variety of ways in which to

e Bible to show people what

to say.

For example, if some household-

e concerned about the elderly,

n the Reasoning

book on

4 under the subject "Old Age/

d like to point out to you what

e writer said at Ro-

The booklet

Jehovah Witnesses

and the Question of Blood will be

considered at the Congregation

Book Study for the eeks of June 6

through August 7,

€ions to be used a re found in this

m i h ' s Our Kingdom Ministry in-

sert.

his booklet, first published in

contains information that is of

vltal interest to Jehovah's Witnesses

as well as to others who wish to ad-

here to what God's Word h

asout the sanctitv of blood. Consid-

eration of the Blood booklet at this

time will be of particular benefit to

the man new ones in the c G e g a -

tion -ave studied this

information previously. It will help

everyone to be better equipped to

face anv emergency sltuaxion that

may

arise

as

a

Ou r

Scriptural stand on the continuing

is'sue of blood transfusions.

Very likely your congregation

8

literature. please do no? order in e

cess of your needs for the schedul

book studies.

All publishers are encouraged

QreDaprerrar and to be resent ea

week FoTe c o n s i k o f th

important information, Be sure

invite new1 interested ones to a

ten also, znd arrange or them

hav: their own

co

o

the ~

booklet

for

NOVEMBER SERVICE REPOR

AV. AV. AV. A

Pubs. Hrs. Mags. R.V. B

s

Pies, 258

128.7 851 5s9 5

PiOs.

58 56

38.0 27.3 2

AUX.Pios. 32,748 58.7 28.1 16.8 1

pubs, 665,421 9.6 6.5 3.7 0

TOTAL 756,990

Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 3,199


17/68

n for the Mem

M RCH

988

Vol. 31 No.

for idd

Service

Topic for Conversation

Reviewkey points of scriptures

used.

OFFER CREATIONBOOK

In addition to the gift of his So

MARCH

7 13

Jehovah has also shown his love f

mankind by the things he has mad

Offering reation book

Yet millions do not give credit

Why do people need this publi-

cation?

What specific points or illustra-

tions can be highlighted?

MARCH 14 20

Using Reasoning book

What points from subject Evo-

lution, pages 126-8, can be

helpful?

MARCH

21 27

MARCH 28 APRIL 3

sation?

WAYS TO ASSIST


18/68

Meetings toHelpUs akeDisciples

28

, A.&

min: Local announcements. En-

e all to support field service on

ay of March. Obtain supply

Creation books and magazines for

in field service dur ing week.

min:

Help Others to Appreciate

's Love. Question-and-answer

tion of article. Encourage

ho can t o auxiljary pioneer d ~ r -

March a n iP r il :

min:

New Topic for Conversation.

Creation book can be tied

actors. As a result, there ar e

householder what he feels

tate that the re is a need

k to the Creator of mankind for

1:

28.) Then you could say: Did you

at more and more people, in-

t if followed can contribute to a

sincere persons to read

Creation book, stating

establishes th at God wants

women to find contentment

happiness in life. (Consider illus-

19 and select appropriate points

ting tha t all God-fearing peo-

tribution of $2.50. Have qualified

er or publisher demonstrate use

ew Topic and offer

Creation

book.

er other

s th at can be used from

WEEK STARTING MARCH

6

155

min: Local announcements. En-

e all to support magazine day

urday, March 12. Briefly dem-

onst rate presentation of cur ren t

magazines.

18

rnin: He?r%hose Attending

Meetings. Question-and-answer

consideration of art icle . Highlight

need to help newer ones to qualify to

share in the field ministry.

12

min: Discussion and Ingziews.

E w onsiders what local congrega-

tion can do to render increased assis-

tance to those who attend meetings,

with th e goal of helping them become

publishers. Interview two or three

publishers, outlining specifically

what they have done to assist and

encouragesuchones.

6

8 min: Question Box. Discussion

with audience.

Song 101and concluding prayer.

persons to Memorial on Friday ev

ning, April 1.Make good use of prin

ed invitations. Arrange for qualifi

publisher to demonstrate how to i

vite Bible student to Memorial, usi

information under the subject M

morial in th e

Reasoning

boo

pages 266-9. Service overseer co

cludes by encouraging all to make l

of persons we want to invite and

make special effort to contact them

Song 29 and concluding prayer.

~ C W E E K

TARTING MARCH 2

Song 151

1

min: Local announcements a

Theocratic News. Encourage all

participate in field service th

weekend. Consider Adjustment

W a t c h t o w e r Study Schedule.

time allows, briefly relate experien

es in placing Creation book.

15

min :

S u ~ p o r tMidwekcn)S

ments from bu Kingdom Ministry vice ~rrangements. Question-an

and local announcements. Include answer consideration of article. A

dar. Pictures also remind US of Our

worldwide brotherhood. Use calen-

dar t o direct Bible students to orea-

tributions, including donations to So- ~ ~ l ky presidin A

ciety Kingdom Hall Fund and for

missionary t r ~ v e l

15

min: Presentkfthe Good News

-With Help From Jehovah's Spirit.

Question-and-answer consideration

of art icle. Stress need to reflect the

fruitage of Jehovah's spirit when in

the ministry.@

8 min: Mak O O ~se of Theocrat-

ic Calendar. Talk. Encourage all to

use Society's calendar. Make notes of

schedule for field service and other

theocratic activity. (Ecc ~. :l) The

weekly Bible reading schedule is

printed on calendar. This serves as

reminder to read Bible daily. (Ps.

1:2) Take note of Bible reading dur-

ing week of Memorial. The yeartext

is emphasized, and the illustrations

stimulate our desire to participate in

the field ministry. Review with audi-

nduri e

t i m d 2 M e m & ~ ~ n ~ U

local arrangements. (Note Our ~ i

dorn Hinistry, March 1987, page

Things to Prepare. ) Mention la

year's attendance worldwide and

cally and remind all to contact inte

ested persons who have not yet be

invited.

63

12

mi : Can You Auxiliary pione

During April? Discussion. Encoura

a11 who can t o auxiliary pioneer du

ing month of April, Interview one

two publishers who have made pla

to pioneer.

HOW

did they arran

their schedule to devote 60 hours

the ministry? wh at joys and benef

do they anticipate? Encourage a

who can

to

work with pioneers a

spend

as

time as possible in t

field ministry during April.

nization. Place calendar in con;e

nient location in home where it can

best serve the needs of entire

family. (Note Our Kingdom Minis-

try,

April 1983, page 7.)

interested

g nso

Memorial. Discussion and demon-

stration by

High-

light needtsm

em

bers, Bible students, and interested

ence various scenes from 1988 calen- Z O , ~

7

and prayer.

15

min:

Local Announcements. R

mind all that the Memorial will

held on Friday evening, April

1

E

courage publishers to offer subscr

tion on first Sunday and all duri

April. Illustra te specific articles fro

the April

1

and April 8 magazin

tha t can be tied in with the curre

Topic for Conversation. Have bri

Continued

0

age

3

col.

1 )


19/68

iterature offer for March: Life-How

t Gst Here? By Evolution

or

y Cre-

n? for a contribution of $2.50. Srnall-

April and May:

ntribution of $5.00. If subscription is

ken, offer two magazines and a bro-

800.

he presiding overseer or someone

gnated by him should audit congrega-

accounts on March 1or as soon as

ible thereafter.

ew Publications Available:

Peace and Security-How Can

You Find It? -Greek

Government That Will Bring Para-

dise -Estonian

Tima for U ~ubmission to God

-Yoruba

(Cmt'd)

f Watchtower subscription.

min: The Value of Singing in

u e orship. Talk based on De-

. Highlight need for all to sing

astically and from the heart.

min: Local needs. Unless there is

need, qualified e der

he importance of -lng

3 issue of Our Kingdom Ministqt,

1,on the subject Punctuality

Mark of Thoughtfulness.

205 and concluding prayer.

e book United in Worship of the

True God:

6: Pages 127 to 130, par. 11

13: Pages 130, par. 12 to 135,

par. 11

20: Pages 136, par. 12 to 140,

par. 3

27: Pages 140, par. 4 to 143,

par. 10

ial week:

Mark 14:3-9; 11:l-11

day, March 28 (Nisan 10)

Mark 11:12-18

11

Mark 11:19-13:37

, March 30 (Nisan 12)

Mark 14:1, 2, 1 0 , l l

Mark 14:12-16

ay, April1 Nisan 14)

Mark 14:17-15:47

-

Arrangements

qBgab If such

qualified brothers are not available,

capable baptized sisters can be as-

signed. (Note OTganzzeU to Accom-

p i t r Ministv, page 77, para-

graph 3.) sister assigned should

wear a head covering and wouldnar-

Dlallv sit when conducting the meet-

ing for field service.

Those assi ne to conduct these

mee g s ou d be well repared

The daily tencap h

In his prophecy concerning the

time of the end, Jesus said,

all

the nations

the good news has to

be

preached f i s ( M a r k 13:10) In obe-

- his Jehovah's

people all over the world are active

in the ministry not only on w e e m d s

but throughout the week as weA. Lo-

cal eld5rs are encouraged to sched-

ule appropriate meetings for fleld

service during the week. Are you

able to share in midweek field ser-

vice

with others in your congrega-

tion?

J: 6

*

ORGANIZED ARRANGEMENTS NEEDED

The service overseer should take

the lead in making definite arrange-

ments for midweek service. The lo-

cations, days, and times should be

mvenien t & he majority of pub-

lishers. Meetings for - are

s ~ d n s o r e w t h eion and

would normally be presided over

b

e l d e X L . . & i m n t s , Q&er

pecially if it is appropriate for fie

service. Po'

Field sOO

priate

territory

and group assig

ments should be made. Special inte

est can be

shown in helping

new

who may be participatin

in

the

ministry.

SUPPORT LOCALARRANGEMENTS

'l%ose who support midweek a

rangements for fleld service ha

many opportunities to meet hous

holders who may not be home o

weekends. You may be able to wo

with other publishers and pionee

who share in the field service durin

the week.

~~

sisters with childre

schopl

apprzciate

hese arrang

ment,. Some publishers with unb

liev' s have oun arrang

m s o n f d d strv ic e o

weekdays quite helpful. Youths o

v from school are able to su

port midweek service arrangemen

Attending Meetings

(Cont'd)

spiritual welfare. (Rom. 16:l-16) He

ent eetings to some who had been

Sin

uzon

it

is on er an e,

inxieating Ce ,s; i ~ e e ~ ~ o n s n &

all st a s

commEts &FEZkEZh e d

taken time est to to

OW

t h e s r . ~ e r s t o o d P t h e i r

Eoblems and could help them spiri-

tually. Coming to the meetings ea

provides t 0 p

ter ac u

c ~ ,

p

not try diligently

t m v e

i

n20ff r e

meeting st ar ts and stay awhile after-

ward so you can share more fully i n

K u r a g i n g others.

We can encourage newer meeting

attenders by showing them how t

preqe

for

the

The&

estio sat

heoc atic

Ministry School when they qualify. A

few pr ac tw ug ge st io ns from an ex-

perienced publisher can assist newer

ones in preparing talks and in maki

pointed

comments

i? their

Ow

uadebookj stu

ies 497, and 18.

As a part of Jehovah's mnsrepa

ed throngs showing genuine love f

one another, we w s iritu an

a stronger bond &nity resu%(G;i~

z)

UI desire to-1ved in CT

wegation activities deepens, and w

seek to have a greater share in t

preaching and disciple-making w0r

Let us, therefore, continue our lovi

effor ts o help new ones to praise an

thk'honor Jehovah.

DECEMBER SERVICE REPOR

Av. Av. Av. A

Pubs. Hrs Mags.

R.V.

Bi

Sp l Pios. 255 128.1 81.4 53.1 5

Pios. 58,495 80.7

37.6 27.7 2

AUX. P~os. 32,130 58.4 27.6 16.5 1

Pubs. 666,133 9.7 6.5 3.7 0

T OT A L 757,013

Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized:

2,245


20/68

PRESEHllWQTHEaOOD

NEWS

THEOCR TIC NEWS

Lesotho was able

to

report a ne

peak of 1,068 publishers for Octobe

With Help From

Jehovah s Spirit

ers

w r

injured Or died from the e

treme weather.

Malaysiawas happyto report a ne

peak of 861 publishers for October

last year s average.

Portugal had a new publisher pe

for October, with 32,202 reportin

Study chedule

day instead of Sunday. Accordin

to this arrangement, material as

If someone is interested but can-

not afford to contribute for the lit-

erature, w could give the a

use discretion in this matter. If t

Love

setting a flneexamplefor the

During March,use every opportu-

to l~theu o appreciate God s

by inviting new ones to the Me-

and by offering the Creation

Thus we can show that we

appreciate Jehovah s love.

4

Some publishers may occasionally

leave

a

single older issue of a maga-

zine at the door when no one is at

home. However, if we were to leave

magazines indiscriminately at not-

at-homes each time the territory is

worked, people might reason that the

magazines are free. So it is good to

material is found at a door, it may n

be good to leave anything addition

on that occasion. No literature

any kind should be left in mailbox

since that is prohibited by postal re

ulations in the United States.-Se

Our Kingdom Service

May 198

page 8.


21/68

KINGDOM I

MINISTRY

i

APRIL

988

Vol .31

No.4

UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

tingr

for

FieldSenla

n we encourage

~ a lttenders to

Have a Biblestudy?

Attend meetings regularly?

APRlL 11-17

What will we highlight

In using current Topic for Co

versation?

When featuring atchtow

subscription?

APRlL 18-24

Preaching with boldness

Why do we need to be bold, y

tactful?

What can we say topeople

w

say we are doing a fine work

Explain Ezekiel33:8, .

APRlL 25-MAY 1

Tracts

Briefly review tract themes.

Why have a few available at

times?

When and where can they

used?

FOR CONVLRSATIOI

Bible Benefits Family Life.

1:27,28-God institute1

family arrangement.

48: 17, 18-Family

benefit from heedin

Word.

n many areas today a publisher only way of survival.-~sa. 61:1,

nay spend an hour or more in the ~ ~ ~ k .3 ~ 8 , ~ ~ .

9eld ministry without having an op-

4 when presenting the current li

3ortuni t~ o witIless to anyone or .rat,,, offer, doing magazine wor

>lace any literature. Perhaps few or making a return visit, do not ho

3eopleare at home, or when SOnmone back from speaking the truth wi

at home he may tellus he has dignity, tact, and good manners. A

lis own religion and is not interested

ways

show proper respect for th

n changing-

Another

may say:

"Ou

householder, and at the sametime, d

ire doing a finework, but my rellglon a11 you reasonably can to help th

supplies me with all the literature I householder understand the purpos

~eed."When this happens, do we just of your call.

3ay "Thank you" and proceed to the

next door, or do we at least attempt to

ACCOMPLISHING

OUR

PURPOSE IN APRIL

2xplain the purpose of our call?

Your opening words are very im

Jesus met with similar problems portant. What you say in your intr

in his ministry. When certain disci- duction

often

determines wheth

ples of the Pharisees said: "Teacher, you will capture the atte

w know you are truthful and teach

tion and be able to continue the co

the way of God in truth," he ~nhesi -versation. What are some of the com

tatingly gave such an effective wit- mon objections in your area? ~t ma

ness that they marveled

at

what

he

be advisable to raise one of these

said. He did not allow their flattery to your introduction.

k t e r him from giving a bold witrless.

6

For example, if the people in yo

-Matt. 22:15-22.

territory are religiously inclined an

MORE URGENT NOW the territory is worked frequentl

Some day we will make our last you might say: "You probably reco

-all on the people in our territory. nizethat we are Jehovah's Witnesse

Every time we engage in the field If you personally are associated wi

ministry, we should do so with that one of the churches in the area, yo

thought in mind. (2 Cor. 6:2; Isa. may wonder why we call so ofte

55:6) People must be warned that Je- [Allow for comment.] One serio

hovah's "day of vengeance" is near, problem that concerns us is th

nnd they must be helped to find the (Continued on page 3

col

1

Helping0th- Appreciate

SpiritualThings

hat

a heartwarming

occasion

Jehovah's approval, a regular study

the&'femorial roves be Each year

needed. Endeavor to make arrang

we are reminded of the value of

Christ

Jesus, sacrifice

in behalf of all

merits for such a spiritual feedin

mankind. This very special celebra-

program

at

their

convenience'

tion affordsus the opportunity to help

If

make

a visit the week

fo

new

ones appreciate

more

fully the

lowing the Memorial and endeavor

spiritual things ~~d has provided arrange for a Bible study,at the sam

through his beloved

son.

M W ~

:7

ime you can extend a warm invit

How can we help those who attend

tion to the special talk on April 1

the Memorial to associate remlarlv "WhyLiveby Bible Standards?" Off

with

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