Professional Documents
Culture Documents
(OUR)
What an honor to bear the name God of love. Jesus said he made JeJehovah's Witnesses! We rejoice to hovah's name known to his followknow Jehovah and to be recognized ers. Why? So that they could expeby him as individuals who respect rience God's love. (John 17:26) So,
his name and obey his laws. Are we bearing His name worthily includes
not proud to be among the relative- imitating Jesus and manifesting his
ly few persons on earth who have qualities in our lives.-John 13:35.
I taken their stand on the side of the
EFFECTS OF
Greatest Personage of t h e uniJANUARY 1985
BEARING H I S NAME WORTHILY
verse?
Vol. 28,No. 1
When we serve Jehovah whole2 TObear God's name worthily, we
must show we understand clearly souled, positive effects are observwhat that name involves. For one able to others. They see us as hapthing, we acknowledge Jehovah as PY, fearless people united in true
M ~ t i n g 8 Field
the
purposer. what he says worship in a11 countries. w e are
comes to pass. (Isa. 55:11) The free from addictive drugs and imDECEMBER 31-JANUARY
Bible shows his objectives have moral practices. Our families and
always been fully accomplished. marriages are, for the most part,
Working with young ones
Hence, we have absolute confidence happy as, a result of applying Scripin field service
e ~ . employers
that his purposes for the future will tural ~ r l n c l ~ l Many
When
it be good
fami- be fully realized. To demonstrate prefer to have Jehovah's Witnesses
lies to work together?
our confidence, we should use our work for them because they are
2. How can those without children lives in support of his arrange- honest and do not steal, cheat, or
ments. This confirms our faith and lie. Many have ,made public statehelp large families?
ments commending us because they
3. What can be done to encour- assures us of his blessing.-Matt.
see we are different from others in
age young Ones
'peak at the 7:Tkearing Jehovah's name also the world. (See ~ 8 6/1
3 p. 10; ~ 8
door?
means recognizing and loving his 10/l p. 7; g8110/8 p. 14.) Our Chrlsqualities. When we hear his name tian conduct draws slncere people
JANUARY 7- 13
we think of his mercy, gracious- to Jehovah.
But the greatest testimony to
Store-to-store work
ness., ~atience.lovintr-kindness. and
we witness to store truth. (Ex. 34:6) Primarily he' is a 1
,(continu& on page 2, col. 1)
wh,,
owners?
for
ht'vi~
&
approach?
1 When giving final instructions to
3. How lengthy should our presenYour presentation should not be
his faithful followers, Jesus said: "Go one-sided. Success often depends on
tation be?
. . . make disciples . . teaching getting the householder involved.
them." (Matt. 28:19, 20) With these Use viewpoint questions to learn
JANUARY 14-20
words Jesus impressed upon his dis- what he is thinking. This enables you
Return visits
ciples that they were to do a teaching to do meaningful teaching.
1. What is our objective in making work. This would necessitate making
return visits on people
to cultivate I
return visits?
AVAILABLE HELP
Of course, some of us need help in
2. When should we prepare for a their interest.
developing our teaching ability on
return visit?
HOW IS THIS DONE?
return visits. Such help is usually
2
Some
brothers
have
found
it
diffi3. Why is it wise to call again soon?
available. Almost all of us know
cult to engage in this feature of the someone who is capable in witnesspreaching work. Sometimes it is be- ing on return visits. The service
JANUARY 21 -27
cause of uncertainty about the ap- overseer is anxious to share what he
House-to-house record
proach to use when calling back. has found to be successful. Your
1. How valuable can a house-to- However, it is not that difficult. Usu- study conductor may be able to ashouse record be?
ally it is best to start planning what sist. Ask him if he can accompany
2. Discuss how to use "Symbols" you will say on a return visit imme- you on some of your calls. Or, perdiately after you conclude your first haps it is just a matter of getting
on form.
visit. Write down points that inter- help in preparing what to say. These
3. What may we include under the ested the householder. This will give experienced publishers can show you
"Remarks" section?
you a common ground on which to what methods they have used to get
build. Call back within a few days if good results. Remember Jesus took
If weeks go by, the house- time to teach his disciples. They were
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION possible.
holder's interest may cool and will be instructed by him prior to their setAre We Facing Armageddon?
more difficult to rekindle. Keep your ting out to preach. (Matt. 10:5-15;
presentation simple, clear, and to the Mark 63-13; Luke 9:l-6) InstrucRev. 16: 14'16-Armageddon
point. Use the Bible to back up what tions similar to those provided by
-God's war, not man's.
you say. Avoid controversial sub- Jesus are available through Jeho"ev. 2 1 :1.4-8 trouble-f ree
jects. Highlight the appealing as- vah's organization today
leal
to
~ w .
pects of the Kingdom message.
(Continued on page
'
(Cont'd) I doing as much as others who are that we can use during January and
our respect for Jehovah's name is physically stronger and less en- February. During these months we
our preaching the good news of cumbered. Jehovah's name is hon- will offer the subscription for The
his Kingdom. Encouraging reports ored when each person does the Watchtower for $4. We could also
from all over the world show that best he can with what he has. offer a subscription for both The
God's people are zealously sharing The spirit of wholeheartedness in Watchtower and Awake! for $8.
in this preaching work. More and preaching shows that we appreciate Emphasize the value of the Scripmore are reaching out for auxiliarv God's love and that we desire to tural knowledge in these magazines
as you present them. Your enthuand regular pionleer service. ~ a v I ehonor him.
siasm may move spiritually inclined
you experienced the joy of such serOFFER SUBSCRIPTIONS
ones to subscribe.
vice? If not, could you do so someA tremendous aid to us in mak- 8 Those who do subscribe or take
time during this year? What a fine
o ~ ~ o r t u nthis
i t ~Drovides to s ~ e a king Jehovah's name known to oth- individual copies can learn more
n-&r
of people i h u t ers is the Watchtower magazine. about Jehovah and hopefully they
t6g
For the past 105 years it has been too will eventually have the honor
God's name and purpose.
6 Do not feel disheartened if your used to announce Jehovah's King- of bearing Jehovah's name.-Rom.
circumstances prevent you from 1 dom. It is a powerful instrument 10:13.
Jehovah's Name
I
I
ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS
3 Y o should
~
make your own rooming
arrangements directly with the hotel or
motel by using the information provided
by the convention through your congregation. In most cases you will pay a great
deal less than the regular rates charged
by the hotel or motel, since the convention has negotiated for a large number of
good quality rooms. These rooms will be
assigned by the hotel or motel only to
those identifying themselves as Jehovah's
Witnesses, or as delegates attending the
Watchtower Convention. By the middle of
December 1984 your congregation should
have received a list of hotels and motels in
the convention city that are cooperating
closely with the Society's rooming arrangement. It shows the address of the
facility, its agreed-upon rates, and the
phone number to be used in making your
reservations.
*WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: As soon as
your congregation receives the list of hotels and motels that the convention organization provides, you should IMMEDIATELY phone the hotel or motel of your
choice, identifying yourself as one 'of Jehovah's Witnesses or as a delegate attending the Watchtower Convention. Doing'so
will qualify you for the agreed-upon rates
listed. One night's DEPOSIT will be required at all locations to hold the room,
and the deposit should be sent directly to
the hotel or motel as soon as you make
your reservations. Do not make rooming
arrangements you do not intend to keep.
(Matt. 5:37) Motels or hotels are not obligated to hold the rooms or extend the
special rates beyond the cutoff date without a deposit. If you find it necessary to
cancel your accommodations, you should
write or phone the hotel or motel directly,
doing so as far in advance as possible. This
makes the room available for other dele3
gates who need accommodations. The convention Rooming Department will monitor the arrangement and, through the
congregation,. will provide additional information such as which hotels or motels
are filled after a month or two, as well as
any additional ones it may find necessary
to add to the list. If the hotel or motel you
call first is filled, then call your next selection from the list, and so on.
5 DORMITORIES: A few conventions use
school dormitories in order to accommodate all those attending. Usually congregations will receive information on these
a month or so after the first hotel or motel
listing. Those needing accommodations of
this type should follow through in accord
with the instructions on the list that is
sent to the congregations by .the convention.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Arrangements to care
for those with special needs should be
made by the congregation where these
attend. Elders and others aware of such
circumstances can lovingly extend help.
This often involves taking others with
them in their own group, for example,
those in full-time service, the elderly, the
infirm, the deaf, or others. Also, they may
care for such ones in other ways. (Acts
20:35; Jas. 2:15-17; l John 3:17, 18) We
are confident that loving concern will be
shown to all who need our help. (2 Cor. 6:
11-13; John 13:35; Gal. 6:10) However,
the convention Rooming Department will
endeavor to provide rooming accommodations for those with special needs who are
unable to care for themselves, or cannot
be cared for by those in the congregation
where they attend. These may ask the
convention coordinator in their congregation for a Special Needs Room Request
Form, discussing their situation with him
a t that time. Those with special needs are
the only ones that should use this form.
They should fill it out and return it to the
convention coordinator to be checked for
completeness, accuracy and verification
'3
:>*?
Announcements
Literature offer for January and
February: Watchtower subscription for
one year for a contribution of $4.00. Sixmonth subscriptions are S2.O0. If
scription is
Offer two magazines and a brochure for 70$, or one
brochure and one Watchtower magazine
for 50$. March and April: Any of the
older pocket-size books for a contribution of $1.00. (See December km for titles.)
~t circuit assemblies having the new
~~~~~&~~~eFp'$~C~aikdt,"Bf~$~
-ne
RIE aOOCZNLWS
In Bu.in.rs Territory *
The account at Acts 17:17 says
that Paul "began to reason in the
synagogue with the Jews and the
other people who worshiped God and
every day in the marketplace with
those who happened to be on hand."
His preaching in the marketplace
and in other locations clearly demonstrated his heartfelt desire to
reach people with the Kingdom
hope, wherever UIeycould be found
This was true even when the circumstances seemed less than favorable. For example, his preaching in
the marketplace, in the account referred toabove resulted inhis being
led to the
where he made
a marvelous defense of his faith. On
that occasion many, including =ionysius, a judge, were moved to embrace Christianity.-Acts 17:15-34.
2 canwe expect similar results
when preaching to those
business
fact one
sister
yest
on
owner
of
a reswho
taurant with the brochure Enjoy
Life on Earth Forever! sparked his
interest in the truth, resulting in a
study at
rant.
3 Yet, in spite of the success that
many have had in this feature of the
ministry, some publishers are inclined to feel that witnessing to
storekeepers would be extremely
difficult. One publisher who took
this view said, "1 expected that the
response would be negative. However, to my surprise, their reaction to
the Kingdom message was just the
opposite! They were genuinely polite and friendly and almost always
accepted the magazines." Yes, those
who have shared in working business territory speak of it as a fruitful work that brings blessings.
4 Elders, especially the service
overseer, should encourage experienced publishers to work business
territory. Those who participate
should endeavor to be brief and to
the point when contacting business
people since their time may be limited. Many have found it practical to
Areobagus
.the
PWEOCR17H3
Hmb
irg:&~
+
blocks.
'
f ~ , " f ~
~~~~~
ask
It is appropriate
manager O r the Person in
Using
a simple
approach,
explain
the reason
for calling.
For example,
+
+
Haiti had a new peak of 3,712 publishere, with peaks in return visits (27,579)
and
studies (5,342).
In September, Japan reached another
peak, 93,015 publishers.Of these, 40 percent were in some form qf the pioneer
work. During July, August, and September
the publishers covered 403 towns and viigages in unassigned territory.
Other branche@making a good start
the new service year wlth publisher peaks
for September include Liberia (1,195) and
Hang Kong (1,215).
Ireland started the new service year off
with a new peak of 2.355 publishers; they
averaged 11.1 hours ~nfield servlce.
The branch in Italy reports a new peak
Of 181319
in September; 'Iso
a peak of 2,050 new regular pioneers enrolled during the month for a total of
7,542.
Mexico began the new year wlth a peak
of 153,743 publishers and a new peak of
21 lsoglstudha
'
,....
Fa I
,
,
,
1 As insecurity increases in the
OUR
FEBRUARY 1985
Vol. 28, No. 2
FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
then practiced
things
make up the christian personality?
~ ~ dsol what
~ !does that tell uk
today about our responsibility to
teach healthful words to others?
3 We should make every effort to
sound down the truthinto the hearts
of Bible students. If we accomplish
that their motivation for doing Jehovih*s
will can be based on the
right desire, to please Jehovah and
to make known to others the wonderful promises of his word T~
sound down the truth into the h&.ts
of others demands that we ourselves
be firmly grounded in the truth. Are
we? he fine example we set by our
is an evidace of our firm
foundation. Tim. 4:12) If our language is pure and our attitude toward our brothers is exemplay, we
reflect the newpersonality and give
further evidence that the truth is in
our hearts. (Eph. 4:29,31, 32) Having put on such new personality, we
able torecommend the Christian
way of life to others.
FEBRUARY 4-10
DIRECT INTEREST
TO THE ORGANIZATION
Point out what vou
.
Do
you
have a program of assiscan highlight when
tance for your Bible students? Once
offering brochures
(Cbntinued on page 2, co2.1)
1. Jehovah's Witnesses in the
Twentieth Century.
2 . Enjoy Life on Earth Forever!
.Spdtig-A 8 e a for
~ Extra Effort
3. The Divine Name That Will Enl M o s t Of
us look
to informalwitnessing at his place of
dure Forever.
spring. Springtime is a season of re- work. what joy he had in obtaining
fresh& changes. The coldness of nine subscriptions from his fellow
FEBRUARY 11 7
winter surrenders to the warm air of .,7nnbnno~
In cold or rainy weather,
spring. We delight to see renewed
SPECIAL ACTIVITY IN APRIL
how can you
life and longer days. Yet a greater
-4
WVZPr;ZU.
FEBRUARY 18-24
When offering literature
,
,
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 3
Topic for Conversation
1. How do you introduce it?
Song 28
Local announcements. Encourage magazine activity second Saturday of the month, suggest
presentstions of current magazines
10 min: "Helping to Meet 'Some Critical Kingdom Hall Needs!* Questionand-answer coverage. Include
merits on how local congregation is
with this arrangement
and commend brothers for their good
support.
18
the Good News
-By Offering
On Return Visits!' Question-and-answercoverage. Also demonstrate two of the
points covered in paragraphs 2-6 in
two separate brief demonstrations 'Select the two that would be the I;lost
common situations in your territory.
10 min: Subscription experiences.
check
ahead of time with the brother
handling subscriptions to find out who
have obtained subscriptions, and i=terview some as to how they obtained
It would be good if some who
obtained them in ways outlined in previous part could be included.
and
prayer.
WEEK STARTING FEBRUARY 10
Song 134
5 rnin : Local announcements.
15 min: Experiences from 1985 Yearbook. TWOfalllilies enthusiastically
discuss experiences found on pages
194-7 (from Zimbabwe, "Tie Him to a
Tree and Let Him Die" and "Jehovah
Is Always With You"); pages 103-5
(from Jamaica, "Cautious as Serpents"
and 'INeutral Stand Respected"); and
Pages 238,248-9 (from Bahamas, "InCrease Despite Clergy Reaction" and
"Another Contract Worker Learns the
Truth"). Discuss benefits one receives
by reading experiences and how we
can use such to trengthen our famlly's faith.
10 min: Use for local needs, or talk
on "The Bible-A Book to Be Read,"
from the January 15,1985, UbtChtower, Pages 30 and 31.
15 mln: Conduct review of "Do You
Reme~ber?"in the December 15,
1984, issue of The Watchtower. Give
preference to questions that are field
oriented. Cover by audience participation.
Song 78 and concluding prayer.
...
/"
Announcements I
V";!;C;
:t*g
.. -
Piw.
35,574 64.0 47.1 30.8 .3.3
Aux. Plos. 29,783 59.4 33.4 174 1.6
Pubs.
599,230
8.9
6.9 3.6 0.5
TOTAL 664,905
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,815
The total number of regular pionears is the
third consecutive peak this aenice year.
PREPARATION
3 ,
,*ax
to co-ent
on articles in
dom Ministry. Read each paragraph
carefully, check cited scriptures,
and then underline the main
thoughts.
There is an extra step for the
study conductor. When he finds the
main pint in the paragraph he will
formulate a question to dghligh
that point. For example, in the *st
paragraph on page 3, the Lord's
Prayer is discussed, particularly the
first words of it. Hence, the conductor may wish to ask: 'What prayer is
familiar to most religious persons?
How does that prayer begin?" The
second paragraph shows what is imbv the order of subiects in the
Lord's- Prayer. So the -conductor
could ask: %at is the most important thing that We Can pray for?
This is more important than what
other things?" Questions Should be
short, clear, and to the point- Us1
(Continued on page 4, col. 1)
A - - -!I,-6LL.
By Offering Subscriptions
on Return Visits
While it is true that many subscriptions are obtained as we offer
them in our house-to-house ministry,
many publishers have been very successful in obtaining subscriptions on
return visits. These calls may be on
people who promised to subscribe,
those who indicate they might subscribe, persons for whom we have
expiring-subscription slips, individud s We have on Our magazine route,
or people we have st~diedwith in the
past. How Can We follow though On
such calls?
If someone indicates he wants to
subscribe but does not have the
funds at the time, we can fill out the
subscription slip and have him tell
US when he wants us to call back to
pick up the contribution for the subscription. Of course, we would not
turn in the subscription until the
person contributes for it. But many
have found that by filling out the
shp on the first call and then returnmg at the tlme the householder suggests, they are able to obtain subscriptions.
If someone wants to read a single
copy before deciding whether to subscribe, we can place the current issues and arrange to call back. When
we return, we Can remind the householder of what we talked about before and s h a r e some additional
thoughts with him. Then we can
mention that he said he might subscribe after having had the opportunity to read the current issue. Subscriptions have often been obtained
on such calls.
The Society sends notification to
the congregation when subscriptions
are nearing expiration. The brother
who handles subscriptions in the
GETTING READY
MARCH 4-10
MARCH 11-17
Current offer
1. What book will you use?
MARCH 25-31
practical?
...
."
(Cont'd) life? Could I increase my participa- vah's people and grow in their aption in the field ministry during this preciation of Jehovah and Jesus
Memorial season? Have Iprayerful- Christ. I t would be good to arrive
ly given consideration to auxiliary early for this talk and warmly greet
pioneer service during April in or- all new ones present.
der to do all that Jesus command- 7 Knowing that we have reached
ness and integrity to God. (See edme?
the final part of "the last days" of
39:5; Luke 12:18-21.) So it
A most timely subject has been this present system should move us
be
ask ourselves: selected for the special talk to be to perform ezceptional service.
Am I satisfied with what did to- given Sunday, April 14. I t is: "Good (2 Tim. 3:l) Let us show our appredayP Have I
suffic!ent News in a Violent World." Be sure ciation for all that Jehovah has done
plans for this Memorial season to to invite those who come with you to for us by doing all we can in his
show Jehovah and Jesus Christ that the Memorial to return on this spe- service this Memorial season. Such
I appreciate what they have done in cial occasion also. They need to in- will not go unnoticed by our heavenopening up the way to everlasting crease their association with Jeho- ly Father.-Heb. 6:lO.
Copyright O 1985 by Watchtower B~bleand Tract Society of New York, Inc.. and International Bible StudentsAssociation.
Our Kingdom Wnistry (USPS 295-360)is published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc.
25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Second-class postage p a d at Brooklyn, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send aidres;
Printed in U.S.A.
changes to Watchtower, 25 Columbia He~ghts,Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
system.Life now is
fieeting.
N~ one can be sure of bekg alive
tomorrow. we have only a limited
time in which to prove our faithful-
Announcements I
Teaching at Home Bible Studies
Literature offer for March and April.
One
the most joyfu1 ex~eri-that the Society's publications use
One of the older pocket-size books for a
contribution of $1.00. (See December Our ences we can have in our ministry is
-
Paaes
Pages
Pages
Pages
Pages
3
6
12
17
22"
* To or from subheading.
3
to
to
to
to
to
5
11
16
22*
24
Hrs.
Av.
Mags.
Av.
R.V.
Av. Bi.St.
Av.
Sp'l Pios.
305 129.7 96.9 52.9 5.8
Pios.
35;526 82.8 49.7 30.3 3.2
Aux. Pios. 26,753 59.0 35.2 17.8 1.6
Pubs.
615,784
9.2
7.6 3.6 0.5
TOTAL
678,368
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,42C
-N~-THE~OOD
NEWS
A N e d for Help'
at Bethel
TO Relatives and
Personal Acquaintances
It is Only natural that a
accepting the truth would be eager
share it with others, especially
~E:gg:
5 ~f your initial effortsproduce little or no results, do not be discourag%d.In many cases a favorable response is not realized until after
months or even years of trying. Jesus said his sheep would hear his
om.
.+
(Cont'd) cern over present world conditions. I present the good news with sinceriistence of God. By featuring the ~ccordingly,we may feel the ty and firm conviction.
Evolution book, perhaps we can Choosing book would be of particu- 7 Although the world places increasing emphasis on acquiring mahelp them overcome their doubts. lar interest.
The information presented on pages = In every case good preparation terid things, we will continue .to
116-126 could accomplish this. I f and flexibility are needed to be most appreciate the Bible as the source
the person we talk to has experi- effective. This means being familiar of genuine wealth. During March
enced a death in the family, he may -enough with a particular book to and April we w i l l share the spiritual
be comforted by thoughts in Is This highlight specific points. Regard- treasures found in our older books
Life All There Is? Perhaps we will less of what publioation is used, we and thereby increase the spiritual
meet a householder who shows con- will enjoy Jehovah's blessings if we wealth of others.
Sharing
Jehovah
with co nstancy
r2,":s::
OUR
KlNGDOM
MINISTRY
imjttte
APRIL 15-21
'The lnonth Of
brings many
opportunities for upbuilding association and activity, and especially in
1. Love of righteousness?
connection with the celebration of
2. ' Desire for better conditions? the Lord's Evening Meal on April 4.
Have in mhld that 1 s t Year in the
United S t ~ t e s1,611,310 people at3. Sense of honesty?
tended the Memorial! How Stimulating it would be to have a l l these
APRIL 22-28
people Present at the Memorial this
mofith, along with the thousands
HOWcan questions
who have become interesteta in the
1. Get householder's viewpoint? truth during this past year.
2 On Sunday, April 14, these will
be a special public talk on the
2. Demonstrate respect?
subject "Good .News in a Violent
3. Stimulate thinking?
World." We want our B i b students
to attend this special meeting and
information that may reach
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION hear
their heart and motivate them to
exercise faith. April is an excellent
Are We Facing Armageddon?
time to focus more attention on
Rev. 16: 14,16-Armageddon
those with whom we have been
-God's war, not man's.
studying.-Rom. 10:13-15.
Rev. 21 :1'4-A trouble-free
3 Have you been training your Bi%ew
rthnto follow.
ble students for the ministry while
How can you
appeal to a person's
. --.
I
a-I
Servlng Jehovah
I
I
All of this, along with regular peri- does he meet the Scriptural and the parents- This training should
ods of personal study, helps them to
endure tests and to incite others to
10:24.
Yove and fine works!'-Heb.
5 By using these same avenues for
gaining God's spirit to keep them
on course, faithful, devoted brothers and sisters everywhere are
equipped to share with others what
they learn. These ste&dfastones often say that telling others of their
hope is the best way to keep their
own eyes on the prize ahead. And
just as Daniel was strengthened by
his association with other young
men who were respectful of God's
laws, association with others in
Kingdom service can strengthen us
to remain solid in the faith and be
favored by Jehovah.-Dan. 1:6,17.
6~uring
April let us endeavor t~
set a fine example in serving Jehovah with constancy. Our zealous endeavors in wor&ng from house to
house, making return visits, conducting home Bible studies and
taking advantage of other
nities to share the good news will
receive Jehovah's blessing. And as
we give proper attention tothe spiritual needs of those new ones already associating with us, we can
help them also to serve Jehovah
with constancy.
$ ~ x ~ ~
''
opiortu-
Copyright 8 1985 by Watchtower Bible an$ Tract Society of New York Inc and Tnternational Bible Students Association.
Our Kingdom MinIstry (USPS 295-360)is published monthly by ~atc'htoGer
Bible and Tract Societ of New York Inc.
25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Secondclass postage ppd at Brooklyn, N.Y. POSTMA~TER:Send aidres;
changes to Watchtower, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
Printed in US.&
it
in the Society Kingdom Hall Fund. Rather, Jehovah's organization has placed before each one of
us the opportunity to make regular contributions
to this fund. Yes, our Christian generosity motivated by God's spirit can fill much of the need for
more Kingdom Halls.-Compare 2 Cgrinthiws 9:
8-15.
18 Each congregation @ the United States
should have a contribution box designated for
the Society Kingdom Hall Fund. Make sure that
the location is convenient for all. If the congregation decides on a Kingdom Hall project, a
building fund contribution box may be set up for
that purpose. Such arrangement will allow the
publishers to decide how they want their contribution to be used. We can be coddent that Jehovah will bless 0U.r efforts to Care for the needs of
the many.-Heb. 6:lO.
l9 The congregation as a whole may desire to
help meet the ever-growing need for more King- '
Halls. If your Own Kingdom Hall has been
paid off, the congregation may decide to contribto the Society Kingdom Hall Fund a certain
amount each month. A resolution to this effect
be presented to the congregation.
ap
prQv*9
the
can each
taken
fromand
the 'On@@gation'
s cash account
month
remittea to the society. of course, any congregation
may pass such a resolution, and the amount designated can be remitted along with the funds
r&eived from the contribution box for the Society Kingdom ~a~
~ hi^d'can be
. done month1$ or as often as the congregation wishes.
LOCAL ASSISTANCE
*..
4-
~~~~~~~ E:Fr:t;
- ,.
Etil::: y:
In High-Crime Areas
Crime and violence are increasing at an alarming rate. This is in
fuEllment of Paul's words recorded
at Timothy 3:1: "But know this,
that in the last days
times
hard to deal with will be here." In
some places it is unsafe to walk the
streets alone, even in broad daylight- In
share
in
the preaching and disciple-mal$ng
work in h i g h r i m e areas, CautloIl
and good judgment are needed.
(Matt. 10:16) We m q t demonstrate
"practical wisdom" and 'soundness
, of mind.'-Prov- 3:21; 1Pet- 4:7.
AVOID DIFFICULTIES
WHERE POSSIBLE
Q THE -0'
E$~ ~J n
~nnouncehentri
'
g,"Eyi,zt
g2'2.50)
total
:r,"drck
31229
0
'
359645
OUR
\ KeepBulkling Qne~nath.r:&
- Paul tells us, TOU
are all sons of mynotplanahead to attend th,
K1NGDOM
MINISTRY )
---
nrinism.
%'-
. ..
Song 221
10 min : Local announcements and
Announcements from Our Kingdom
Ministry that apply locally. Encowage all to support field service activity on first Sunday of month. We have
the new reduced-size ~ i v eForever
book for only $1.25. We should be able
to do
with this new size and
smaller contribution.
20 min: "Youths, Praise the Name of
Jehovah." Question-and-answer coverage. Have a young person with his
parent demonstrate presentation
suggested in paragraph 6. Interview
two or three young people who are
good examples. Ask how they are
praising the name Jehovahnow and
equipping
continue doing so in the future.
mln: Assist New and Inactive
Ones. Secretary reviews with congre-
good schedule that allows time for permit you to serve as an auxiliary
added privileges, such as auxiliary or pioneer. If not, then demonstrate the
pioneer spirit by making this summe1
regular pioneer service.
15 min: "Keep Building One Anoth- a special time of activity by having as
er UP." Questions and answers. Make full a share as possible in the ministry.-Fhm. 12:11.
local application of material.
5 min: Highlight field service F- Song 172 and concluding prayer.
rmgements for the weekend. Consider talking points from Live F ~ r e v e r
WEEK STARTING MAY 19
E$
WEEK
,=
~ ~ ~ " f g ~ $Tkod
t ~ g N~~~
"
Song 217
5 rnin: Local announcements. Remind congregation to review April 15,
1985, Watchtower feature "Do You
Remember?" and bring magazine to
next Service Meting.
23 min: "1985 'Integrity Keepers'
Convention." Question-and-answer
discussion of insert from beginning to
section on "Christian Conduct" on
page 4. Encourage all to be prepared
to listen intently to entire program.
17 min: "Teaching When We Meet *
Objections." Question-md-answer
coverage of article. When considering
paragraphs
~
4 through
~
6, haye
~ two or ~
three brlef demonstrations lllustrating how to handle local objections.
R e m d all to share in magazine work
on fourth Saturday of month.
Song 2x9 and concluding prayer.
-0, the Street and in Business Territory." Discussion of article. Demonstrate witnessing in business territory and on the street, using current
magazines. Review with audience
~
~
$
, effectiveness
15 min:
" HowofMany
demonstrations.
~ Can Auxiliary
~
and of assisting inactive ones. How
can the elders assist those needing Pioneer This Summer? Chairman:
Summer is an excellent time for auxencouragement? What can congrega- iliary
pioneer service. Vacation time
tion do to help? kghlight
need fok all and favorable
weather make it easier
to cooperate closely in encouraging to meet hour requirement.
June may
inactive ones and in strengthening
new ones. (Heb. 6:l-3) This is essen- be
a
good
month
for
you
to
amary
WEEK STARTING MAY 26
tial if we are to share in 'fully aceom- pioneer, and perhaps YOU could conthrough
August'
What
better Song 108
plishing our ministry.' (2 Tim. 4:5)
the summerand 5 min- Local announcements.
there to
show how assistance can be given reap islasting
benefits? (Acts 15 mini "Do You Remember?"
through the Congregation Book 20:35) WhY not discuss
as a family Watchtower Study conductor and
Study.
how ma?lY Your household can a m - Theocratic Ministry School overseer
Song 113 and concluding prayer.
lliary Pioneer one or more months discuss material in this feature of
WEEK STARTING MAY 5
during this summer? If some are not ~ p r i 15,
l 1985, issue of he watchable to pioneer, can they assist other tower. show how information can be
Song 155
10 mi": Local announcements and family members to do so? Many who of practical value to the congregation
"New Daily Text and Yearbook ~ r have
started auxiliary pioneering and in our individual lives.
rangement." Discuss main points of have gone right on into the ~ e w l a r25 min: "1985 'Integrity Keepers'
article and explain how publishers pioneer service. Interview two Or Convention." Question-and-answer
three publishers who have pioneered discussion of insert from "Christian
can order copies needed.
15 min: Gaining an Approved Rela- during school vacation or summer Conduct" to end. Encourage all to set
tionship With God. Talk based on the months. What blessings did they good example by following recomarticles, What Is Most Important in have? Did the joys make it worth the mendations on conduct and the conYour Life?" and "Happiness Through effort? Why can they recommend it tinued serious matter of saving seats.
a Precious Relationship," beginning to others? Encourage those who qual- Conclude with encouragement for all
on page 3 of the April 1,1985, issue of ify to consider auxiliary pioneering to share in field service on first SunThe Watchtower. Emphasize the need this summer. With five weekends dur- day of June.
to keep our lives simple and have a ing June, your circumstances may Song 15 and concluding prayer.
$ , " ~ ~ ~ ~
(Cont'd) have become irregular in the serONES vice or who frequently miss meetings? Are they perhaps discouraged
Many new ones and some who because of problems they are expehave become inactive attended riencing? Could you invite such a
the Memorial celebration in April. person to work with you in the minThese need personal assistance and istry or to accompany you on a Bible
encouragement to associate regu- study? Could you include that one
larly so they can gain needed spiri- in other congregational activity?
tual strength.-Heb. 10:24,25.
Often a kind and understanding
6 What about others who may word a t the right time is all that is
Building U p
Copyright Q 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., and International Bible Students Association.
Our Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295-360)1s published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Socie of New York. Inc.,
25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Secondclass postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. PoSTM&TCR: Send address
changes to Watchtower. 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
hinted in U S A
Announcements I
:Ed
rzg
&
heg&T~.
v$?*
'
,$:
wrdingly
i*T9
"<
,,
'
-<+
Av.
Mags.
Av.
Av.
R.V. Bi.St.
Pubs.
Sp'l Pios.
293 129.1 92.6 53.1
Pios.
36,067 79.9 47.9 30.4
Aux.Pios. 20,958 58.3 34.3 19.0
Pubs.
61 7,577
8.6
6.9 3.6
TOTAL
674,895
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,848
5.9
3.4
1.8
0.5
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
8
3
4
5
6
Mew Dally' T a t
and Yearhok
Arrangement
Helpful changes are being made
in connection with the daily text
and Yearbook arrangement. Beginning with 1986 the Yearbook will
just cover the theocratic history of
two or three countries along with
the year's worldwide service report. The daily text material will
appear in a separate 128-page booklet entitled "Examining the Scriptures Daily "-1986.
This is another forward step in
the Society's program for publishing information simultaneously in
many languages. Since early this
year, simultaneous publication has
made it possible for the vast majority of Jehovah's Witnesses t o
study the same information in The
Watchtower each week. Starting
January 1, 1986, we will also be
united worldwide in considering the
daily text. How greatly this new
arrangement will contribute to
strengthening our Christian unity!
-Compare 1Corinthians 1:lO.
3 This new daily-text publication
can be printed earlier than the
Yearbook and distributed to the
congregations around the world in
time for everyone to start using it
at the beginning of the calendar
year. The small cost involved
makes it possible for each one in
the congregation to have a personal
copy, thus facilitating family and
other group discussions of the daily
text. And it is of a convenient size
for carrying along to meetings,
work, school, or elsewhere.
Congregation orders for 93%amining the Scriptures Daily"
-1986 should be sent to the Society
on June 1 or as soon as possible
thereafter, using the regular Literature Order form (S-14). Only the
total number actually requested by
the publishers and other interested
persons should be ordered. I t will
be available a t first in Danish,
Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese,
Samoan, Spanish, and Swedish.
These will appear as "Back Ordered" on congregation invoices until the booklet is available and shipments are made. Other languages
will be announced as they become
available. The cost for publishers
and the public is 30 cents and the
cost for pioneers is 20 cents.
The 1986 Yearbook, now to cost
$1.00, should not be ordered until
November 1.
OUR
K1NGDOM
MINISTRY
3. Brochures?
JUNE 17-23
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION the good news as Ua large army." lightenment that glorifies God and
And it has proved to be just that way benefits fellow humans.
Could you share in the auxiliary
A Bright Future for Mankind.
with Jehovah's people today. More
peowever before, including pioneer work this summer? DOYOU
37:29' 37-pmpet
Of
,men,' w o k n , and YOU-,
are now have the time to serve in this capacliving forever in paace.
sharing in the work of Kingdom iW? Could yowadjust your &airs so
Ps. 37:39-coping with these preaching.Moreareparticipatingin you do have the time? Could you
distressing times.
the auxiliary pioneer work. There
(Continued on page 4, col. 8'
'''
NOTE: Our Kingdom Mini'stry will presentation. Effective use of ques- rent magazines,
.wing an approschedule a Service Meeting for each tions will help you to teach and to priate article.
week during the summer. Each con- stimulate interest. Illustrations. Song 216 and concluding
gregation may make adjustments as (2 rnin.) Jesus taught by using word
WEEK STARTING JUNE 23
needed to allow for attendin~the dis- ~ictures.(Matt. 13:34. 35) The mae:
trict convention and th& for a 1 kines contain actuai pictures t h i t 1 Song 92
30-minute review of the program graphically illustrate major points or
Local announcements. Inhighlights at the Service Meeting the lessons discussed in the material. clude May field service report for loCalling attention to these pictures in- cal congregation. Commend brothers
following week.
valves both hearing and seeing, en- for work done in the field.
WEEK
JUNE
hancing the effectiveness of your
song 109
teaching. Repetition. (2 mine) Regu- 20 min: "Presenfing the ck~JdNews
10 min: L O C announcements
~
and larly returning with the latest issues -TO All People-" Questions and anAnnouncements from Our Kingdom may progressively help the house- swers. Brief demonstration with pubMinistry.
holder to learn more about the King- lisher approaching a person who is
watching Witnesses go from house to
15 min: "Sub'ecting Ourselves to Je- dom hope. It may also help you to
As time permits* entertain
hovah by Dedication." Talk on arti- build a rapport with the householder
cle in June 1, 1985, Watchtower, that could lead to a Bible study. (sg
pp. 49-54)
pages 29-31.
(9 min.) Two demonstrations. Have the good
20 min: ' ' ~ ~~i l~ the
~ 1 ~~~d
1
N~~~
Be alert to share the good news
experienced
publisher(s) demonof Salvation? Questions and answers.
to the diswith Others while
strate
30to
60-second
presentations
Brief demonstration of portion of
trict
and while in the 'Onof
the
current
magazines.
In
first
family practice session with one
Vention city. Ask
to
member of family giving simple pre- demonstration, feature The Watch- mention
when this
tower
and
in
the
second
demonstrasentation from Our Kingdom
might be done' Then ask for "-lggestry to another member of family. En- tion, feature Awake! Encourage auOn the type of approach that
to
observe
CIOS+Y.
After
each
dience
courage all to share in magazine
might bring good
Take literpR?sentation,
ask
au&ence
to
comwork on second Saturday as well as
ature with you' Note time 'pent and
merit
on
how
the
teaching
techniques
house-to-house work with the offer
placements made
they can be repreviously discussed were used.
on Sunday, if possible.
(1rnin.) Chairman encourages all ported at end Of monthSong 12' and
to apply points discussed. We spend 15 min: Presenting the Survival
WEEK STARTING JUNE 9
much time in the field service offer- Book in July. Suggest appropriate
ing magazines. To accomplish the talking points, such as the titles of
Song 91
most, we should all try progressively the first seven chapters or the first
announcements and to
improve our ability to teach with paragraph of each of these chapters.
accounts report.
Pictures on pages 4, 5, 33, and 41
the use of magazines.
20 min- Teach With the Use of the
might be used. Prep-'
publisher
YOU
Pioneer
his
sum15
min:
Magazines.
Audience discussion and
demonstrates use of Topic for Conmer?m
ti^^^
and
answers.
~~~d
demonstrations. How can we use the
versation and features paragraph 1of
paragraphs.
art of teaching in presenting the
chapter 3 in offering the Survival
magazines? Emphasize the funda- Song 12 and concluding prayer.
book. publisher placesbook in housementals of good teaching: Reliance
holder's hands.
WEEK
JUNE 16
on Jehovah. (2 min.) Remember our
As an alternate offer, any of the
message is from Jehovah; promote Song 116
brochures, but especially Enjoy Life
Chd's interests and not our own. Di- 8 min: Local announcements.
on Earth Forever! or The Divine
attention to the
and its 15 min: Use for local needs or talk Name That Will Endure Forever,
message Of Kingdom good news; this on "Never Forget You Are a Wit- may be presented for a contribution
is vital in reaching hearts.
ness!" in June 1, 1984, Watchtower, of 304. Or offer one of the brochures
tion' (' minm)We can teach someone pages 20-5. Emphasize points under with the current magazines for 704.
Only what we know' Do you read
"Using Our Time to Help
Encourage support of field service
the
We all need to. As subheadings
Others" and "Be Alert to Informal this Sunday.
you read them take particular note of Witnessing.w
Song 220 and concluding prayer.
points that may interest the people
you meet. which articles or points 15 min: "Keep Assisting One AnothSchedule for congregation studwill interest a man. a woman. a child. er." Questions and answers.
a professional persbn, or somkone un: 7 min: Field service for the week- ies in the book ~ ~ r V i V a i I nat 0New
employed? Try to present these end. Encourage all to share in maga: Earth:
points in your own words. Anticipate zine witnessing on the fourth Saturthe interests and objections of the day of the month. Draw attention to June 2: Chapter 7
householder. Questions. (2 min.) articles in current issues of The June 9: Chapter 8
Well-phrased questions can be very Watchtower and Awake! that would June 16: Chapter
effective in capturing the interest of appeal to various people in the conpeople and drawing attention to the gregation's territory. Demonstrate June 23: Chapter 10
article you wish to feature in your 30- to 60-second presentation of cur- June 30: Chapter 11
Copyright 63 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc. and International Bible StudentsAssociation.
Our Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295-360) is published monthly by watGhtowLr Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc.
25 Columbia Heights. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Second-class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send aidres;
changes to Watchtower, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
Printed in U.S.A.
Announcements
'
pick
mm
accompani
%IF==
we
WY~S
xem
(Cont'd)
Give prayerful advance thought
to what you will say to make your
presentation appealing. After intraducing yourself, you might say
'Omething like this: "What kind Of
future
you like have
Imow
yourself and your
response-]
us enjoy life and
desire to live as long as we can. Yet,
So many problems surface and Seem
to threaten our very lives. For this
reason you may be interested in
learning the Bible's message of a
bright future and how to cope with
life's anxieties." At this point you
ran highlight the scriptures in the
Good Nows
''"
%--
~,Gq&.&&j
MSSEK~INQ'WE~OOD
MNVS
I
TIICOCRATIC
t Fiji had 971 publishersin F.b-rtw~~-~
new mak. This is 15 oercertt over la$t
had
TOAH People
home during the week are often
itsfourth Peak
weekend and vice ver- service year with 3,813 publishers in FebJesus Christ gave the Kingdom them on
af Go4 wide publicity ae went Sa. Grbups that do weekday and .ruary
a 14-percentlncrease.Theyrepurt
d5610 Bible studies.
tboughout the whole 'of Galilee weekend
witnessing
may
exchange
t Haiti ako had its fourth peak this ser
proclaiming: "Repent, you people, their lists of not-at-homes and 6nd vice
year with 4,015 publishers reporting
get good results in reaching a 14-percent increase. They reportet
for m e kingdom of the heavens has
drawn near = (Matt 4.17) This was some of these people. Our faithful- 6.157 Bible studies.
in keeping this record and fol- t Cura~aohad its fifth peak this sewicj
oig& news that ness
a timely
lowing it up demonstrates our love year with 1,105 reporting in Februqry.
warmed the hearts of Jesus,
for others and our desire to please They
also built their first two-day Kingdom Hail.
ers and gave them hope. Such good
16:10'
t In Japan's winter month of February
news had to be shared with others, Jehovan'-Luke
Be prepared to take advantage theyhad 13,309auxiiiary pioneersreportand because of its ar=ncy those of other
opportunities to witness in9, which is 3,000 over February Of 1a.t
doing this work
a Geighty while the
territory. F~~example, year.
The number of regular pioneers tor
February-22.039-is
also a new peak.
responsibility.
may encounter
Out t For February Korea reported 37,084
2 Who has accepted
mpomi- you
for
a
s
~
o
U
or
,
they
may
be
Sitting
publishers, the& 14th consecutive peak,
bility? At the
of oar
Era it was the disgiples of Je- on a bench or waiting for a bus. By and 6,757 pioneers, their 24th c0ns.c~a tactful approach slang with
SUS including the faithful apostles.
reported three new peaks In
a
you may get a lis- February. They had 84,824 publisher8.
cedturies later we have been made tening
ear.
Also, it is good to
s2,oei
~
i
b t estudies, and 1,690 regular
at
of this
and so we small stores and business estabhsh- pioneers. This
was the sixth consecutiw,
too have the responsibility of
merits if they are not unusually peak in regular pioneers.
ing it with others. (1Car. 9:16). By bw'
+
Senegal
reports
publishers and
Very Often you will encounter 801 Bible studles for432
February. Both figtaking advmtage of all appropr~ateyouths
in
the
course
of
your
minisures are ail-time peaks. The congregation
oppostunities, we can show our tfJi.Do not pass up an opportunity publishers averaged 12.9 hours in the
heartfelt
to ;Fesus,.
share a Scriptural thought wfth field. Nearby,in the Gambia~anew Peak Of
to preach the ugOM news of to
because their lives are impor- f $ ~ ~ ' h " , \ ~ The
~ ~ pubfishers
~ ~ f : averthe m d o m ...m 8U the iahabited them
kt &-Matt,
19:14.
t Uruguay reports an ail-time peak of
ewhfor a
to
the naGod's Word makes it clear that 5,221 publishersin February.
Uons" before the end comes.-Matt.
it is Jehovah's 'willthat all sorts of
24:14.
people be saved.' (1Tim. 2:4) We
MARCH SERVICE REPORT
a -n
in thea ehouse-todoes not desire any to be destroyed
housework, do we
fPort
all to attain to repen.
Av.
Av. Av. Av.
contact someone at eve= home? but desire$
(2 Pet. 3:9) When we work
Pubs. HIS. Mags. R.V. B1.S
With
mwpeople
C
' um
assigned territory thoroughly s,,91Pies.
319 130.8 91.3 55.1 6 a
larW, there
may be no msJWlue
at our
and make a sincere effort to contact
35,973
49d 32.4
many wrs. Of course* a lack Of everyone we show that we love 0th- R_
response a t the front door does not ers as JeLovah does. That
is AUX.P~OS. 45,331 5 9 6 35.5 18.0 1.8
always mean that no one is at home- sure to result blessings to us and Pubs.
594,968
9.4
7.4 3.7 0.5
Ase there
that th?y
to those who listen to us.-1 Tim. TOTAL 676,591
a s3ide or baok entrance? Xf so, a 4:16.
Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,387
&ock there may bring a response.
Or it may be that the householder is mnyo,,?
(Cont'd) will your goals be? I f you are a
U3 the backyard or garage. Some- meet the hour requirement in June? p i o n ~ r You
,
will have a requiretimes you will find a sepmab
of hours to meet. However,
July or August would
merit with an entrance at the side of Perhaps
not also make it a goal to speak
the house. After going on to other be better for you' Give prayerfd why
about the Kingdom good news to
a part of the summer months to in- make
someone
it aingoal
every
to call
home?
again
Will
onyou
all
the case, after a few minutes, why crease service to Jehovah in this interested persons YOU meet? Can
wt go back and h o c k again?
you start amagazine route? can you
'What about homes where You
there others
the congre- start a Bible study? Perhaps you
unable to contact anyone? Note gation who met the requirements can help someone in your congregathese on your House-to-House kec- for auxiliary pioneer work who tion
have a
share in the
d. Usually it is best to
a could serve with you? ~f so, by
ministry by inviting him to accom8ePWate record of interested Per- me,s
invite m to do so. ~f you pany you in your increased activity
W You Plan to visit again so
are a parent, could your son or this summer.
the list of not-at-homes can be daughter serve with you? Could ?Apply the counsel Paul gave
Passed on to smneone else if You are
husband or wife't your sister or Timothy: 'Make your advancement
-ble
to
brother?-See om pp. 113-14.
manifest.,', HFully accomplish your
up not-at-homes, many have found
ministry. Pray that Jehovah will
i t good to call at M e r e n t times, as
YOUR GOAL$
bless your efforts and those of his
If you will be servbg as an aux- people in every place who are also
this may inorease the poesibiity of
bding someone. Some publishers iliary pioneer, a regular pioneer, or endeavoring to 'fully accomplish:
have been successful in reaching as a congregation publisher who is their ministry.' May our united ac
people by calling later the same day endeavoring to have an increased tivity be an honor to him.-1 Tim
or in the evening. People not a t share in Jehovah's service, what 4:15; 2Tim. 4 5 .
wora
--
!:::
~
;:
~
$Fge,~~~~$~~~~
$ ~ ~ ~
w?L
OUR
JULY 1985
Vol. 28,No.7
FOR UNITED STATES OF
'
The April report surely gives us cause for rejoicing1 We are thankful to Jehovah for his
11.4-percent increase.
Return Visits: 4,702,661. Exceeds our previous peak by 307,551.
Home Bible Studies: 483,933. Our thlrd peak this service year and 19,187 more than last
March.
More than ever before, Jehovah's dedicated people are demonstrating their loyalty and
zeal as they keep on talking about Jehovah's sovereignty. May the number of those praising
him go on increasing as his mighty acts continue to be made known.-Ps. 145:lO-12.
Help 0th-
2~2
2;
Song 67
10 rnin: Local announcements and
selected Announcements from Our
Kingdom Ministry. Encourage all to
share in magazine work this Sat-
Sp'l Pios.
308 132.7 92.3 55.7 6.0
~ios.
36,543 87.8 50.7 32.5 3.4
AUX. ~ i o s .100,145 58.9
36.1 15.7 1.3
pubs.
558,691
9.5
7.2 3.4 0.4
TOTAL
695,687
NIWI~ Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,040
July 7:
July 14:
July 21:
July 28:
Chapter 12
Chapter 1 3
Chapter 14
Chapter 1 5
Copyright Q 1985 by Watchtower Btble and Tract Society of New York Inc and International Bible Students Association.
Our Kingdom M ~ ~ l s t r(USPS
y
295-3601 is publtshed monthly by watihtoGer Blble and Tract Societ of New York, Inc.,
25 Columbla Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Secondclass postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. P O S T M A ~ F " .Send address
changes to Watchtower, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn. N.Y. 11201.
ted in U.SS
Effect a
Wider Distribution
of A wake!
theocratic
5We have good reason to speak vorable conditions in the communiwith boldness as we offer the Sur- ty to dampen our zeal? If we apprevival book during July. Although ciate the value of the message we
some householders may show an in- bear and see mankind's need for a
terest in the message, we are likely sure prospect for survival, we will
to encounter in others a measure of not shrink back.
Prayer is another means by
indifference and apathy. How will
we respond? Will the attitudes of which we develop bold persistence
those we meet cause us to hold back in the ministry. Paul observed that
from preaching with conviction and "prayer on every occasion in spirit"
fearlessness? Will we allow unfa- I could result in the "ability to speak
3
...
...
( -m
mE
with Discernment
eooD Nrws )
Announcementa
Literature o a r for .July and Aug
~~~~s~i~",~t'",af~O~
z22zrY
~~~~~~{~t~~?~~",~,
Help Mhen
1:13; ~ c c l 4:9
.
10) A *e
opportunity for this i i in magazine activity on the second and fourth Saturdays.
4 Pioneers, you are in an excellent
position to be helpful. Your encouraging experiences can have a good
effect on others. (Acts 15:3) Why
not plan to have someone join you
on a Bible study or on a return visit? When making these arrangements, be sure to let the publisher
know what point you hope to cover
so he can share in the discussion.
Your zealous activity in preaching
the good news of God's Kingdom
will encourage others to do the
same.
5 Elders are privileged not only to
OUR
KINGDOM
MINISTRY
,,
Jehovah
Song 128
10 min: Selected Announcements
Song 16
10 min: "Another Encouraging Memorial Report," Theocratic News,
and local announcements. Suggest
brief magazine presentations that
the brothers may be able to use next
Saturday. Be sure to select points
that would likely appeal to people in
local territory.
20 rnin: "Joyfully Increasing Our
Praise to Jehovah." Encouraging
talk, with some audience participation. Does the congregation have territory that should be worked before
winter months set in? Are arrangements being made for groups to work
in outlying areas of the territory?
Some publishers who are making special arrangements to increase Kingdom service during autumn months
may be called on for prepared comments on what they will be doing.
What field service arrangements are
being made to help those who will
be auxiliary pioneering during these
months? Encourage those who wish
to pioneer to turn in applications
now.
15 min: Are You Benefiting From
'Young People Ask . . " Articles?
Talk by brother who can appeal to
young ones in the congregation and
their parents. May focus on article in
July 8, 1985, Awake! on "Is Marijuana Really Harmful?" but make
reference to various articles that
havp appeared in Awake! pointing
out how these have been appreciated
by young ~ e o ~ around
le
the world.
&c0ura~e-~o6th
and parents to cooperate in considering these timely
articles. They can open the way for
beneficial discussions between parents and their children.
Song 183 and concluding prayer.
(Cont'd)
(Contld) inorease Praise
I
this year, you may submit your ap- School is indeed a fertile fleld to
plication to your Congregation Ser- increase your Kingdom service durvice Committee even now. It is not ing the coming autumn months.
too late!
BE AN AUXILIARY PIONEER
5 Can you make definite plans to
Just before the summer started,
pioneer for at least a year? Your
sense of firm commitment will give many of us were privileged to share
you added incentive. If you cannot fn the auxiliary pioneer work duradjust your circumstances just now ing the months of March and Aprfl.
to serve as a regular pioneer, can Have YOU considered doing it again
WEEK STARTING AUGUST 25
your seryice as a congregation pub- this autumn? September has five
lisher be im~rovedor can vou uossi- Sundays, November has five Satur- Song 213
days, and December has five Sun- 5 min: Local announcements.
bly serve &j an
periodically or even continuously? days plus time off from school for 15 min: "Our Part in Showing TheoFaith grows when exercised. Your the holidays. Why not make plans cratic Submission." Question-andfaith and confidence can be nour- right now to auxiliary pioneer this answer discussion of article. Read
ished by auxiliary pioneering, and fall? The elders will be more than paragraphs and discuss application
of cited and quoted scriptures as time
you may even realize that, with Je- glad to give you an application.
There may be other personal cir- permits.
hovah's help and blessing, you can
serve as a regular pioneer.-Mal. cumstances that will change with 15 min: Local needs.
3:lO;Luke 14:28-30.
the coming of autumn. As Chris- 10 min: Suggest talking points and
The "spirit of faith" is truly man- tians, we want to take advantage of presentations for Peace and Security
ifested among Jehovah's people to- favorable opportunities for increas- or other book to be offered in S e p
day. Why not seriously consider ing our Kingdom service. Our united tember. Outline arrangements for
enriching yourself spiritually by efforts in declaring the good news weekend field service and encourage
becoming a regular or an auxiliary will bring us personal satisfaction all to be prepared for preaching work
pioneer starting the first of Septem- and will increase praise to Jehovah's on first Sunday of September.
ber ?
name.
Song 71 and concluding prayer.
Spirit of Faith
Copyright Q 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc and International Bible Students Association.
Our Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295-360)is published monthly by ~atehtoGer
Bible and Tract Societ of New York Ibe.,
25 Columbla Heights. Brooklyn, N.Y, 11201. Second-class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. POSTMA~TER:Send aa'dress
changes to Watchtower, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
Frinted in U.S.A
,nnouncements
"
"
chure, but especially Life on Earth or Djvine Name for 304 each, may be used as an
alternate offer. September: Peace and
Security; if none in stock, any other
192-page book for $1.00 contribution. October: Subscription for either Awake! or
The Watchtower, or both, for a contribution of $4.00 for each one-year subscription. November: New World Translation
of the Holy Scriptures with any older
192-page book of which the congregation
has a good supply, for a contribution of
$4.50.
Congregations will begin consideration
of the United in Worship book in Congregation Book Studies during the week of
October 13,1985.
Starting .in September, circuit, overseers
mve the pubhe talk "Brmrng
the Many to Righteousness in the Time of
the End." This will be a picture slide presentation. The public talk to be given by
district overseers in connection with the
new series of circuit assemblies beginning
inSeptemberwillbeL'GlobalPeace-From
What Source?"
During the week of September 2-7,
1985, the Society will be taking an inventory of all literature on hand m Brooklyn.
Because of this inventory, no congregation literature orders will be processed for
shipment or for pickup during that week.
Each congregation will receive three
! : ;$
al advancement of a congregation.
Paul emphasized this a t Hebrews
13:17: "Beobedient to those who are
taking the lead among you and be
submissive, for they are keeping
over your soulsas those who
lender
an account-" This indicatesthatthespiritualwell-beingOf
the work
WORK OF ELDERS
Consider some of the responsibilities assigned to the elders. Besides teaching at meetings, they
also take the lead in the field ministry. ( 1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Correspondence
with the Society and other necessary business must be handled.
(Compare Acts 6:l-6.) They look after the spiritual welfare of those
~ P ~ &
HELP OTHERS
15) So, they are
much time deal=
Keeping the congregation spiriing with matters connected with the tually strong and active is a major
Kingdom work.
concern of the elders. (1Thess. 2:
7, 8) We can assist personally in
CARRY OUR OWN LOAD
helping others by 'speaking consol4 Since a l l of us are imperfect, we
may offend each other a t times, re- i n g ' ~to the depressed souls and sup~ u l t i n gin strained relations. ~ u t porting
,
the weak.' ( 1 Thess. 5:14)
persona
wcu1ties of a minorna- Our zeal for the preaching work
ture should be resolved quickly and Serves to motivate others to do
more. A keen personal interest in
privately. (Col' 3:12-14; Om pp' our brothers helps keep the congre(VO1ume33r
-Italian gation strong.-Phil. 2:4.
(Volume 34, Pal-Pec)
-Italian
8 So while the elders are assigned
(Volume 35, Pec-Pie)
-1taltan to shepherd the flock, it takes every36~
Pie-Pre)
-Itallan
one, each one doing his share, to
379
-Italian
ensure the proper 'growth of the
Watch Tower Publications Ind;;tdfg
body and the building up of itself in
1980
Watch
Publications lndez for love.' (Eph. 4:16; Prov. 11:14) If we
appreciate the vital role played by
1981
watch Tower Publications Indez for theocratic submission in the spiritu-1t&ian
al growth of the congregation, we
lg8'
'reckon the
worthy Of
New Cassette Recordings Available:
The First of Chronicles (set of two:
and give them Wholecongregation and public: $3.00; pio- hearted cooperation as they shepneers: $2.50)
-English herd the flock of God.-1 Tim. 5
A
P-TIM
)+
...
our
E
:z:
ti^^ 7;:
7:289
rHEOCRATlC NEWS
sf
~ s ~ ~ , " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "8"~~ ~
+
+
AV.
AV.
AV.
Earth:
August 4:
~~~~~t 11:
August 18:
August 25:
Chapter
chapter
Chapter
Chapter
16
17
18
19
AVOID MANNERISMS
:g$t:,"tf'
1"
Demonstrating Faith
by Being Content
SEPTEMBER 1985
Vol 28,No. 9
SEPTEMBER 2-8
SEPTEMBER 9-15
1. In house-to-house work?
2. On return visits?
3. On Bible studies?
SEPTEMBER 16-22
, Scheduling time
for field service
SEPTEMBER 23-29
productive
portant?
2. How should it be done?
3. When can it be done?
Future.
counsel brings security.
promised.
2~~;l~6~~~~",5z~~~~$z
:$ gt:
AY
..
Danonstratingkith'
(Cont'd)
many blessings by building our lives
momd the Christian ministry. He
worked hard and he encouraged fellow Christians to do the same.
(1Thess. 2:g; 2 Thess. 3:7-12) His
thoughts were constantly on how he
could advance Kingdom preaching,
and yet he showed a tender concern
for the spiritual welfare of all in the
congregations. (1 Thess. 2:7,8) We
should also concern ourselves with
the spreading of the good news and
with the needs of others. Contentment comes from knowing that we
are doing what Jehovah wants us
to do.
Announcements
this
teachers, new sub- ~ p p l yourself
y
to your school studfT"h~@~,"~~,"~,"~"%, f b o o r t ~ ~ ~ ~jects,
~ ~ means
, and
" [ new
~new challenges.
As
ies. View your family and congrega-
other
YOU
-1986
Item
Pio. Public
--
~ll32-pagebooklets
All 64-page booklets
$ .05
$ .10
SU~~S.-~~OV
22:6.
.
.lo
.15
to you+
involved
f ~ ~ , 8 also
m ~be~ available
$ ~ ~ ~in~Arabic
, " ~and~ $ ~ " , 8 f " $ ~ ~ ~
Chinese.
Subscription and distributors' requests
:llow~being~ accel;ted.
~ ~ The
~ printing
~ ~ will~ not~ ~ , " , f a T I ~ ~ t ~ ;
be handled in the United States but by
European branches. Due to the distance
and mail service, the magazines may not
arrive in time for use at the Watchtower
Study. However, these large-print editions
are being made available so that the visually impaired are able to receive spiritual
food in a form easy to read. The regular
Watchtower subscription slip (M-1) and
Distributors' Order form (M-202) should
be used. Please mark clearly in the upper right-hand corner, "LARGE PRINT."
some may be interested in
lurmail subscriptions for these large-print
foreign-language magazines in order to receive them in time for the Watchtower
Study. This would involve extra cost to the
subscriber for the airmail postage.
who might be interested in this special
service may inquire of the Society.
New Publications Available:
Life-How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?
-English, French, Portuguese,
Spanish
Reasoning From the Scriptures
--English, Spanish
You Can Live Forever in Paradise on
Earth (Reduced size) -Portuguese
The Covmment That Will Bring Paradise
-English, French, Greek,
Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
New Cassette Recordings Available:
Kingdom Melodies No. 6 (congregation
and public: $2.00; pioneers: $1.75)
Out of Stock in U.S.A.:
True Peace and Security-From What
Source?
-English
-3~.
-.
1
Version
2.00
3.00
37:37.
By Using
Published Suggestions
1 To become proficient at a trade
requires much time and effort.
Some trades require a
to refine his skills continually through
additional education or training.
Similarly, being effective servants
of our God Jehovah involves progressing in the truth and keeping
up to date in our ministry.
2 When Jesus sent out the 70, he
taught them what they should say
and how to conduct themselves.
(Luke 10:1-11) He reviewed with
them principles on Christian living
and matters pertaining to their
ministry. The apostle Paul also
stressed the need to keep ministerial skills sharpened, when he admonished Timothy: "Pay constant
attention to yourself and to your
teaching." (1Tim. 4:16) All of this
shows that proper training is needed to be successful in the Christian
ministry. TO meet this need, "the
fgthful and discreet slave': Provldes many ads, one of which 1s
Our Kingdom Ministry.
our
ty
~ ~ ~ 2 e ~~~~~: h
~q
~ l~) 9c ~
29975.
Publishing ~alvatio&
With unique Magazines
OCTOBER 1985
Vol. 28,No. 10
FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
--~
~
- -
&
..
SCHEDULE
Mar. 2 Bible reading: Nehemian i to 3.
No. l:
No. 2:
No. 3:
No. 4:
Nehemiah
Nehemiah 3:1-13
my Story 8
td 10A (9A) "What Significance Was There to Jesus'
Being Hanged on a Stake?"
Song No. 42
Complete Job 4 to 26
!*', h
oi '
NO*
US @@i@C '
I
ji ~5
. <:-.
. -
.*
.,
I &%. ,
,
I
' A
Song No. 187
No. 1: Hosea
No. 2: Job 34:l-15
No. 3: my Story 27
NO.4: td 34B (243)~ ~IS ~t
h urgent
y
hat we T*
Certain Signs?"
--
.:.
>.
>.-
. .-
,;;
u^
Psslm6
Song No. 37
Sabbath?"
Wife to Do?"
Jehovah Made?"
Universal Salvation'?"
Has Returned?"
Sin?"
Announcements
Literature offer for October: One-year
subscription for either Awake!
The
Watchtower or both, for contribution of
$4.00 each. Six-month subscriptions to
semimonthly magazines or yearly subscriptions to monthly magazines are $2.00.
(There is no six-month subscription to
magaz1nes.) No"ember: The
New World Translation with Peace and
Security or any other older 192-pagebook,
for contribution of $4.50. The brochure
Enjoy Life on Earth Forever! may be offered for contribution of 30B,,especially to
those with reading difacultles or where
there a r e children. December: Life
-How Did I t Get Here?By Evolution or by
Creation? for contribution of $2.50.
With this issue of Our Kingdom Ministry, we are including the Theocratic Ministry School Schedule for 1986. This will
enable school overseers to become familiar with theinstructions andmake assignments well in advance.
Anew tract, Kingdom News No. 33, will
be used in December during the campaign
with the Creation book. Congregations
may order this item in lots of 1,000 at a cost
of $12.00 for 1,000 tracts. Publishers may
obtain these at the congregation literature
counter at 12 tracts for 156, 20 for 25$, or
100 for $1.20.
During their visits to congregations,
circuit overseers will review points from
the new Reasoning book at meetings for
servlce.
New Publications Available:
New World Translation of the Holy
~ c r i p t u r e s - ~ a r g eprint (set of four
volumes; congregation and public:
$40.00; pioneers: $24.00) (individual volumes; congregation and public: $10.00; pioneers: $6.00)
-English
Volume (
~
~
~
~
Volume #2 (First ~ i n g s - s o n gof solomon)
Volume #3 (Isaiah-Malachi)
Volume #4 (Matthew-Revelation)
Congregations may now begin placing orders for the above items. These
will appear as back ordered on congregation invoices until they are
shipped in the near future.
New World Translation of the Holy
scriptures, regular edition (bi12)
-~anlsh
New World Translation of the Holy
Scriptures-With References (Rbi8)
REPORT
JULY
Av.
pubs. Hrs.
Av.
Av.
Av.
M ~ R.V.
~ Bi.St.
~ .
4 F
'6'mfu
corn-
Rememyer,
hzvTTe$
hzped
a
inste
-3-
ADVANCE PREPARATION
CONDUCTORSCANHELP
necessary.
4
your study and meditation, b l f @d>ask leading auestians
note cited scriptures that may be when. it is n e G s s a r ~to bring out
points'
~readi or summarized
~
~ and
~ applied
~
~ to ~
d
~we ~ seek
~ to~laud
~Jehovah
l
)
the material. Consider how some
points apply to our personal lives or in
the
Christian
congregation
today
by regular participation, thus manto our ministry.
ifesting our spiritual growth and
DURING THE MEETING
inciting others to love and fine
Having prepared
beforehand, works.-Ps. 35:18; Heb. 10:24, 25.
unique~~~~~i~~~
(Cont'd)
can compare in value with The
Watchtower and Awake! When
speaking to potential subscribers,
we can highlight the contrast by
referring to $'The Purpose of The
watchtowerJ or ''Why Awake! 1s
published," on the inside of the
front cover. These are the only
magazines on earth that publish
salvation! We who are privileged to
take their Bible-based message to
the people are also in a class by
ourselves-a unique people. Notice
what is stated about publishers of
salvation at Isaiah 52:7.
V2E~ci
Aid to
understanding^
(Hem-Jez)
You Can Live Forever in Paradise dn
Earth
-Hungarian, Malagasy
Bible Topics for Discussion -Croatian
New Cassette Recordings Available:
The Second of Chronicles (set of two;
congregati'on and public: $3.00; pieneers: $2.50)
-,$%I
SHARE IN PUBLISHINGSALVATION
ing where it was found by the caretaker, who then announced to the
villagers, 'An angel of God has
brought a message to the village.'
He took it upon himself to sell single pages of the magazine. An elderly man bought a page, and what
he read aroused his interest in the
Bible's message. He soon began
studying m t h Jehovah's Wltnesfses.
World peace and security 1s a
subject that is on the mind of millions of people today. The thoughtprovoking articles published in
each of the October issues.of The
Watchtower and Awake! will help
us to initiate friendly conversat i o n ~for the purpose of giving a
witness. As we offer subscriptions
to these unique magazines during
October, the people in our territory will have another opportunity
to hear the message of salvation
and perhaps learn of t h e only
true Source of world peace and security.
ON EVERY OCCASION
rHPOCRATIC NEWS
Have you noticed how some peaple never lose their enthusiasm for
the truth? Even after decades of
faithful service they are still willing
and ready to share the good news
with others. All of us should strive
to cultivate this same positive attitude. (1Tim. 6:18; compare Hebrews 3:14.) Presenting the good
news on every appropriate occasion
demonstrates a ready and willing
spirit.
During October, we will be offering subscriptionsfor The Watchtower andAwake! We will want to demonstrate awilling and ready spirit by
offering the subscriptions not only
from house to house but whenever
possible.
All of us come in contact with
people in various ways. In fact, our
daily routine of life, from being
pleasant neighbors to standing in
line a t the grocery counter, requires
that we have dealings with those
who are not Jehovah's Witnesses.
Many of these occasions can provide
us with a marvelous opportunity to
share the good news with others. At
times we may be hesitant about approaching people because we do not
know what to say or how to initiate
the conversation. Preparation and
forethought are needed to turn
everyday occurrences into opportunities to share the good news.
4 For instance, we may have a doctor's appointment and know we will
have to spend time in the waiting
room. We could take along thelatest
magazines and be ready 'to discuss an
article that might be of interest to
someone we meet. In such a setting,
we might begin by talking about how
good it would be if sickness did not
exist. and then tie in the h o ~ of
e the
Kingdom by sharing a spechc point
from The Watchtower or Awake!
Depending on the circumstances
and the interest shown, a subscription c?u!d be offered. If we,are ready
and willing to share our Bible-based
)+
+
+
+
(Cont'd) will show where we can make iming Jehovah to the extent our cir- provement.-Heb. 13:15,16.
AS we near the end of this syscumstances allow? w e cannot afford to let the spirit of the world tem of things, there is an ever
dominate our thinkina. can we de- greater need to intensify our willto make sacrifices to serve
vote more time to
Bible ingness
God acceptably. Satan knows his
TOPIC FOR CONVERSATION
study? Can we perhaps assist the time is growing short. He would like
-. - ....sick, the elderly, or others by per- nothing better than to induce JehoSecurity-Now and in the
forming Christian acts of kindness vah's people to pursue the selfish
Future
and love? Can we schedule more course of the world. May we resist
Prov. 1:33-Applying
time to inform people in our neigh- such devilish designs and cultivate
Jehovah's counsel brings
borhood about the good news? Can the spirit of the psalmist when he
security.
we expand our ministry to include said: "In willingness I will sacrifice
Isa. 11:9-Earth-wide security the auxiliarvor r e d a r ~ i o n e eserr
to you. I shall laud your name, 0
promised.
- Ivice? It may be &at self-analysis 1 Jehovah, for it is good."-Ps. 54:6.
~if-8acrincing
OUR
truths fresh in our mind. By studying the Bible, we absorb its spirit,
which is Jehovah's spirit. This will
keep us aglow with zeal for preaching his message.-Rom. 12:11, 12;
Eph. 5:l.
CLOSELY CONSIDER JESUS
Jehovah provided in his Son, Jesus Christ, the perfect example of a
NOVEMBER 1985
zealous minister. Jesus maintained
his zed right to the painful but triVol. 28, NO.11
REFLECT JEHOVAH? ZEAL
umphant end of his earthly life. HeFOR UNITED STATES OFAMERICA
a Those who engage m Kmgdom brews 12:2, 3 points outone thing
service properly view thCXKtselves as that helped Jesus to remain firm. It
God's fellow workers.
3:9) was the reward that was set before
Meeting8 for Fidd
They. see his zeal for righteousness him. IS not yo* zeal renewed when
and lmltate Itan- you consider the bright hope that
nounced the good news tl~ousandsof Jehovah has set before you? R ~ NOVEMBER 4- 1 0
years ago, and he has zealously fob member, it is not how long we have
Enthusiasm
lowed through to see that it is de- hn
our enduring to the
clared by his people. (Gal-3:8) Even end that willbut
bring
us the happy
re1. What produces it?
at this late date in h y m histov, ward of eternal
life.-Matt.
24~13.
2. why is it important in the min- Jehovah has not lost mterest m bs 5 The doing of Jehovah's work can
istry?
~ a l g $ ! ~ f ~ ~ ~ i r J " ~ , in
" itself
~ ~ ,i " ~n ~ n o zeal. Consider
3. How is it demonstrated?
all that he has promised, including Jesus' example as related in John
He giot tired Out* He needthe foretold international Kingdom ed rest, "
food, and drink. The disciwitness.-Isa. 9:7; Matt. 24:14.
NOVEMBER 1 1 1 7
ples
went
into the village for
3 No matterhow longwe have
been preaching, we can maintain but when they returned, their masBe a Good Listener
godlike zeal by keeping Kingdom
(Continued on page gJ cot. 1)
1. Why is it important?
2. What can you learn?
WHAT CAUSE FOR REJOlClNBt
3. How can you use householdA NEW PEAK OF 728,220 PUBLISHERS I N r
BUST
er's comments?
With heartfelt gratitude, we join the psalmist in sayin sPraiae Jah, you
KINGDOM
hrdce
NOVEMBER 18-24
Holiday Witnessing
1. Why have a positive attitude?
2. What might you say in your introduction?
3. why is discernment especially
important?
people! Give thanks to Jehovap, for he is good? (Ps. 10g:1) During August,
thousands more jolned Jehovah's worshipers in unitedly saying, YPraise
JahnlThe total of publlshws was 27.533 more than reported last April. How
glad we are, also, that a new ak of 37,220 re ular pioneers was reached.
Thb is 610 more than in ~ a y f i r u l ywe see In tiis Jehavahk blessing upon
his organized people. Having rested our hope on a tMng God, Id us continue
working hard and exerting ourselves in the ministry.-1 Tim. 4:lO.
How do
YOU
Scy
gO:,iligs.inItimh"asyatu
O;
mclz
=-
o+#&i%L
~ e e t i n gto
s Help Us Make Disciples
17 min: "Make Good Use of Reasoning From the Scriptures." Questions and answers. Discuss how this
12 min : Appropriate Announce- 8 min: Local announcements and new publication will be helpful in local
ments from Our Kingdom Ministry accounts report.
territory.
and local announcements' Consider 20 min: "Meeting the Challenge of Song 173 and concluding prayer.
%at Cause for Rejoicing!" and com- Apartment Witnessing!,
Questions
ment on local August report. Encour- and answers on paragraphs 1through WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 24
age all to share in magazine work this 24 of insert.
Song 84
Saturday.
17 min: "Making Our Advancement
~ o c a announcements
l
and
l8
uMaintainingOurZealintheManifest." Enthusiastic talk with 10
ncourage support
Ministry." Questions and answers. In- some audience participation. FOUFW- ~ h , , ~ t i N
terview one Or two who have set a6ne ing paragraph 4, briefly interview for field service on &st Sunday of the
month.
example in maintaining zeal over the publisher who has made
spirituyears. What has encouraged them to al progress. Highlight individual re- 20 min: Presentation of December
Literature Offer. Call attention to inremain zealous in Kingdom service? sponsibility to make
formation in "Use New Creation Book
15 min: "Presenting the Good News Song 191 and
prayer.
and New Tract During December"
-With a Positive Attitude." Questions and answers. Demonstrate how WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 17
a positive attitude in the face of difgest and demonstrate several brief
ficulties can produce positive results.
be apprOpriUse local situation. What negative at- 8 min: Local announcements. In- presentations that
local territory.
titudes should be avoided, and why? form congregation of arrangements ate
Of
Highlight importance of working all for holiday witnessing on November to pick up -pie
and Kingd0m News
33 for
the congregation's assigned territory, 28. Review talking points from magaih
service On Sunday.
even though some sections may not zines to be featured on that day.
15 min: "DoYou Show Godlike Kindseem to be as fruitful as others or z0
ti^^ the challenge of ness?"
perhaps involve traveling greater dis- ~
~witnessing!,~ ~ a l by
k tser~ Talk based
~ on article
~ in Sep t
tances or present other inconve- ~ c overseer
e
covering paragraphs 25 tember 15, 1985, Watchtower, page!
niences.
through 43. Comment on charts.
Song 156 and concluding prayer.
Make local application.
Song 66 and concluding prayer.
WEEK STARTING NOVEMBER 3
Song 126
Song 3 1
$~~~~,","~&~~~~~~~~~?i
(Cont'd) Advancornant
ter no longer appeared t o be hungry
or tired. What had refreshed him
and renewed his energy? It was the
m e experience he was enjoying in
God's service.
Maintaining Lad
CURRENT OFFER
Copyright O 1985 by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., and International Bible Students Association. Our
Kingdom Ministry (USPS 295360) is published monthly by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc. 25 Columbia
ts, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Secondclass postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y., and at additional mailing oUids. P~STMASTER:
Se3addresschauges to Watchtower, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn,N.Y. 11201.
Printed in U.S.A.
He
In the United States there are many congregations whose territory is comprised mainly or entirely of large and
small apartment complexes. Some territories may include a wide variety of apartment buildings ranging from easily
accessible housing projects to exclusive luxury apartments. Therefore, the points set out in this insert should be
applied according to local circumstances. We feel confident that the information here presented will be helpful to all.
stlDulationsin_theirtha--
w y is eit-oceb
to witness to apartment dwellers? Listen to the comment
of one superintendegt with seven years of experiencei "Due to the increase in crime and yiolence,
the big concern today with my-tenant
."
mine who shall a s h a l l not call on their tenants. If the tenants are willing to let their landlords
make such important decisims for them, then they
place themselves p
t
y
,
"
and we will not insist on making calls on them. This
3
&
of our companion. If this does not succeed in getting the house older to open the door, then identify
yourself as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
""Ilike to stand so that I am clearly visible to
the householder peering through hls e ho e rather than standing off to the si e out of the householder's sight line," suggests another publisher.@
smile as though I am on camera If I am working
with m
y
,
1 let her be in full view, as this often
quiets the anxieties of the householder when an
unexpected knock comes at his door."
+
/)
Avoid Confrontations
25 If YOU meet an opposed householder who might
be inclined to call the superintendent, it is best to
leave that particular floor and return to it at mother time'
may want to make note Of the apartment number where the opposer lives and have this
information put in the territory envelope so that in
the future this can be worked last, just before leaving the building. In other cases, it would be best to
leave the building entirely, in order to avoid a possible confrontation with the superintendent. If you
can work along peacefully, without incident, you
will have far better success.
% Afrequent complaint of superintendents (and
some tenants) is that literature is left outside the
apartment doors. "In almost every instance," a
brother writes, "where our brothers and sisters
have requested permission to work in the building,
it was granted as long as they didn't leave literature
around. The reason is simply that it means more
work for the superintendent to pick up the literature that ends up on the floor." Hence, if you leave
tracts or handbills in dmrs of not-at-home apartments, care should be taken to insert the material
completely under the door-entirely out of sight.
n In summary, many apartment buildings can be
worked in the usual manner if we choose the right
time and exercise discretion and tactfulness.
If Admittance I s Refused
suppose you are refused admittance to the
building by the superintendent. What can be done?
Ask for a mailing list of the tenants. Seek permission to leave literature at regular intervals in the
lobby or laundry room or to post an announcement
on their information board about our Bible study
program, with information as to who can be contaeted. In some apartment buildings, the use of closedcircuit television has been permitted for announcements of our congregation meetings and Bible study
programs.
29 The above suggestions do work. Note the observations of one circuit overseer: "About 80 to 85 percent of all security buildings that previously had
barred our entrance granted some kind of concession when managers were contacted."
18 But
is eaective if
residents of the building use public transportation
to go to and from work. Arrange to do kour street
witnessing during morning and
hours
when people generally go to work and return home.
if the majority of people in the apartment
building use their cars to go to work, street work
if any, effect.
the building may have
vicinity of the apartment
TELEPHONE WITNESSING
It may be possible to get names of residents
from the directory in the lobby of an apartment
[II
33
building. Then the telephone directory can be consulted to determine their telephone numbers.
Where this is not possible, there is usually a directory in the local library that lists the names of
occupants of every home and apartment in the municipality. The names can be copied down and then
telephone numbers determined from the telephone
directory. Once nqnes and telephone numbers are
obtained, telephone territories may be organized
under the direction of the service overseer.
As in a l l forms of our witnessing activity, it is
important to keep complete and accurate records.
Before a telephone call is made, you already have
the person's name, address, and telephone number,
so this can be recorded. Leave room for notations as
to the householder's interests and background, also
WITNESSING IN APARTMENT DWELLINGS
WHAT TO DO WHEN..
superintendent asks you to leave
39 Depending on their response, we may offer literature and ask when a convenient time would be to
call by with it. Or we could wait until we meet them
face to face.
When interest is located, it is better to meet the
householder personally after the first or second
phone call, rather than making repeated phone
calls. This is done by using the buzzer at their
apartment building and saying that we would like to
introduce ourselves and say hello. The fewer words
spoken on the intercom, the better.
41 Telephone witnessing can bring good results as
this experience shows:
A man living in a controlled-access building responded to a pioneer's telephone all by saying: "This
may sound funny, but I have just experienced some
problems in my life and was wondering just before you
phoned if there really is a Cod and if he ares at all
about mankind." An appointment was made to visit
him, and there were good prospects for a Bible study.
* Therefore, since apartment territory is increasing, will you face the challenge optimistically and
make the necessary adjustments to meet the need?
By doing so, you will not fail to discharge your
God-given commission to preach the good news and
make disciples of people in your territory, including
apartment dwellers.
A WISE PUBLISHER WILL.
..
.......
householder refuses offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
superintendent refuses access . . . .. . . . . . . .
householder or superintendent
threatens to call police .. . . . . . . . . . . .
householder gets upset at your visit
Announcements
"DO
----
understand-reciatzg
e may still have questions.
apom
The Reasoning book contains hundreds of specific questions andF6rd .
s that may assist
~
b
~
~
~
~
,
~
~
~
area, to"honest-hearted
assist
recognize
"
,
~
the~truth?"If
ones
~
~
in ,your
"
yainquirer.
f
m For
t eh x ee heart
, note of
thethe
iltwo magazines and a copy of the brochure
The Government That Will Bvlng Paradise anSWer Was yes to these questions lustration on pashowing why
will be offered for a contribution of 704.
posed by the speaker at the "Integri- Jehovah has permitted wickedness.
a Selective Service regulations require ty Keepers" Convention, we are sure 4 The Reasoning book can also
that all men register for the draft when that you were thrilled at the an- help you explain what c h s e s a
reaching 18 Years of age- All of those re- nouncement that the Society has Bib1
nt may need ti5 make in
produced a new handbook for the hi.fEtEd"order to please Jehovah.
tiads obligation to the superior authori- field ministry, Reasoning From the For example, a cog,&may be-h&&g
ties. Elders will want to have this in mind A ' c T ~ ~ ~ u
Since
T ~ s its
. release, h a -tp-,
though not legally marwhen young brothers are nearing the age you been making full use of this fine ried. Scriptural reasoning on this is
of 18 and give them appropriate remindt to 'reason, explain, and provided on pages 248 and 249. Or a
&uesti??s a.to F e Young Christian's =
m
the Scriptures what you Bible student may have diI2icult.y in
respons~bfitiesm thm regard may be an- teach?-~cts 17:2,3.
stopping the use of-t
or the
swered by the elders.
use of drums. Under the main headThe book '.all Scripture IS Impired of . WHEN TO USE REASONING BOOK
ing I I D ~ ~our
~ ~new
, , ,handbook reGod and Benepcial" is now available
2When pg
-r
t h e m e - views many fticts about these harmfor purchase only, in grade-two Englisi
Braille. I t is in seven volumes, each bound to-house m1n-t
I t 1s especially ful habits and points out strong
in a durable vinyl cover, at $45.00 for the appropriate to consider some of the scriptural reasons why ~hristians
set. You Can Live Forever in Paradise on excellent mtroductions m the open- avoid such.
~ a r t his available in grade-one French ing section. Can you use one of these
5 In our spiritual warfare, the
Braille. I t is available on loan or may O r adapt one to fit YO? local cir- Reasoning book can help us wield
be purchased for 15.00. To order these
Braille publications, please send a sepa- cumstances? No doubt g.1-g
some "the sword of the spirit" in a powerrate order to the Society's BRAILLE thought to the suggestionswill help ful way to free captive ones from
DESK giving the name and address of the You take a fresh approach. Also, deeply entrenched Babylonish docperson'who will use the publications. In- while actually engaged in house-to- trines and reasonings. (Eph. 6:17;
clude remittance for purchase. Do not house work, yo&n~~vrea1i-t
2 Cor. 10:4, 5) But even the- most
with
Orders
your introduction is not arouslng powerful WeaDon is useless
printed literature.
a re-der
to those who have rr- h b t . Between calls, w h y b m e - ~ o ~ adoes
e r not kmxz&cuvG
I-?
or does not carry it. Thus, as it was
ceived Braille publications on a loan basis: fer to the Reason$n
If the publications are no longer being
Sr - r 0
may in the days of Moses, we soldiers of
used, we would appreciate having them have stopped the conversation with Christ must ' e a u i ~ourselves before
returned to the Society's Braille Desk so the same reply. Referring to the sec- Jehovah f
o
r
' war.'Num. 32:
~blind,
;,"r~~n;~"g,"please
,";$,"8:t~,"~ see the Cost List, pages 14, YOU
tion turn
starting
a seemingly
on page 15
m umay
m o uhelp
n t - make
20, 21;f u2l l Tim.
2:3)
May
all From
of us
use of Reasoning
able
wall
into
an
open
door
for
furthe
Scriptures
and
thus
be
always
19, and 20.
equipped to defend and advance the
a The large-print edition of The Watch- ther discussionWhen making a return visit or good news.
tower is now available in Japanese. For
gw&
;zr"&$.%2&ts
22:
fEtft:
form(S-20).Pioneersma~obtainaddition
copies at 506 each. (Note to secretary:
Please have announcement made to the
when the
are received so that all who ordered can Obtain
their copies.)
a Congregations may now begin ordering
the publication Trus Peace and Becurity
-How Can You Find It? for the special
campaign in April and May of 1986, as
announced a t the "Integrity Keepers"
Convention this past summer. Until this
item is ready for shipment, it will appear
as "Back Ordered" on congregation invoices.
,pREsumm;
)+
THE
THEOCRATIC
MEWS
OUR
KlNG
MINISTRY
DECEMBER 16-22
How would you respond to
1. "I'm busy!"
2. 'You were here last week."
3. "1 have some of your literature.
'
Song 50
Appropriate Announce-
Song 89
Kingdom Hall
Expansion Program
Imagine the great joy of the
Israelites when t h e building
. work on Jerusalem's wall was
completed! The inspired account
tells us: "They proceeded to sacrifice on that day g-Yeat sacrifices
and to rejoice, for the true God
himself caused them to rejoice
with great joy." (Neh. 12:43)
The returning Israelites had
trusted in Jehovah. Despite adversity they had gone forward
with the work assigned. What an
evidence of Jehovah's blessing
upon their loyal efforts when the
building work was completed in
just 52 days!
a Likewise today, t h e r e is
cause for rejoicing when we reflect upon the good that Jehovah's servants have accomplished in the Kingdom Hall
expansion program in the United States. During just the past
two years, over 300 new Kingdom Halls have been built in
47 states and over 100 existing Kingdom Halls have been
remgdeled so as to provide additional seating. The Saciety Kingdom Hall Fund has assisted in
flnancing some of this new construction, and other Society
..
Indiana-Khgdom Hall quickly built with assistance of Society Kingdom Hall Fun
...
.. .
..
.. .
...
not engage in the usual profanities associated with men on rafters. All the work performed this
weekend was free. Nobody was
getting a pay check.
It was
amazing to watch so many people working on one building."
Missouri
...
CONTINUED ASSISTANCE
NEEDED
'I' i
gh-
,-
MAINTAINING OUR
KINGDOM HALLS
15 Just as faithful Israelites
worked to keep the temple of
Jehovah in good repair, so today
congregations of Jehovah's people exercise care so that the condition of the Kingdom Hall does
not deteriorate. (2 Chron. 24:13)
While failure to maintain the
Kingdom Hall in good condition
could result in substantial flnancial loss, of even more importance is how the Kingdom Hall
reflects on Jehovah, his people,
and the Kingdom message. Individuals who attend for the &st
time often make judgments
based on what they observe.
What will be their reaction to
your Kingdom Hall? Does it
need to be repainted? What is
the condition of the seats, the
carpet,thedrapes?
16 All congregations have been
provided with direction on the
maintenance and repair of the
Kingdom Hall. Additionally,
the Society communicates from
time to time with the body
of elders, reviewing important
maintenance requirements. Of
course, there are matters to
which the elders should always
be alert. Is the roof in good repair? What about the plumbing,
air conditioning, heating, and
electrical systems? Are these all
in good working order? At least
once a year the elders should
carefully check on these matters.
l7When a congregation flnds
that it has outgrown its present
Kingdom Hall, what should be
done? The body of elders should
Announcements
CCFind
Refreshment for
Your Souls9'
=-
~,Tt~~~~~9~~fbE~~~,"~~p"~,",~~
~~,"$i,~thJ~,"af~r~52n9~~h",'0,"~$2t~~
~&~,~~2e2$,"$u~,"~;m7~,":
8: Pages 40 to 45
December 15: pages 46 to52, par. 11
December 22: Pages 52. par. 12 to 57
December 29: Pages 58 to 65, par. 8
December
Sp'l Pios.
Pios.
Av.
HIS.
285 130.6
42,209 85.8
Av.
Av.
Av.
Mags. R.V. Bi.St.
InDecember
i em ember, too, that if people wish
it
during December You- a
often presents specialchallenges be wise to offend them unnecesba sarily with regard to their attiin some parts of the
cause of inclement winter weather, tudes about holidays. If they spethe
along with the world's holiday sea- cfically ask how you
subject, you can answer truthfully
son.
you prepared to meet and
respectfully. Information on
these challenges?
a If the
in your part of pages 176-8 of the publication Reathe Scriptures
no
the country becomes severe during sOning
1 Witnessing
THEOCRATIC NEWS
t Argentina reported an all-timek,
0,
pu
their sixth
peak for the 1985 service year, wlth 177,904 reporting in July. The report their
24th C O ~ S ~ C U P
~ .I L
V ~o l r e g u ~ rP ~ O naem, as well as an all-time peak of 187,476
studies.
In Colombia,a new peak ot 25 962 pubIlshere shared in the ministry, cdnducting
an all-time peak of 36,904 studies and
number Of 198*303 re-
,
E,":zi&recOrd
El publishers
Salvador reached
of 14,002
and 21 new
473 peaks
Bible studies
during ~ u l yThe
.
nelgh&dng land of Gustemala also reported all-time peaks of
8,074 publishem and 9,052 studtes for
t
,InJuly,Sr, bnka