Watchtower: Kingdom Ministry, 1988 issues
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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 ~
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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
progress too.
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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
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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
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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.]
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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 )
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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
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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.
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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
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