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OUR

JANUARY

199

Vol.

33,

No.

1

Meetings

for

Add

S d c e

JANUARY 1-7

How will you

Introduce new Topic for Con-

versation?

Make transition from Topic to

current offer?

JANUARY 8-

14

What will help you to

Be more alert to offer Bible lit-

erature?

Present the publications infor-

mally?

JANUARY 15-2 1

Using tracts effectively

Offer Bible Literature

HOW-thankfulwe are for the Bi-

ble literature Jehovah regularly pro-

vides through his organization We

highly value this spiritual food.

Upon receiving a new publication,

we eagerly leaf through it. Then, as

we read it carefully, we gain under-

standing. Our

appreciation for Jeho-

vah and his purposes grows.

The personal beneflts we receive

move us to share with others the

good things we have learned. (Matt.

24:14) We are anxious to get the

Society's publications into the hands

of as many people as possible. This

enables them

also

to learn the truths

contained in these instructive Bible

publications. If we are well prepared

and alert to take the initiative to

present the current literature offer,

we may be able to help other sincere

people turn to Jehovah and join us in

his service.

FROM HOUSETO HOUSE

During January and February

we will be offering a variety of 192-

page books on a contribution of 504

each. The books to be offered in-

clude any 192-page book pub-

lished prior to 1980 except Fami-

ly Life, Great Teach,

This

Life,

Truth,

and

Youth.

Congregations

that do not have these books in

stock may offer the .Worldwide See*

r ty book for a contribution of $1.00.

Sometimes people are gen

very busy when we call. Unde

circumstances, we may want

offer the book as suggested

second example on page 20

easoning book. Or we mig

press in our own words som

along the limes of th e third ex

on that page, showing appre

of the householder's situatio

saying in a persuasive way

since you don't have time

now, we suggest that you

these two magazines on a co

tion of 506 and read them w

is more convenient. You wil

learning about God's prom

something new." These appr

show consideration for the

holder's circumstances, and

same time, the literature i

sented.

What can be done

if

a per

ready has the publication we

fering? Why not apply the

principle found at Corinth

6-9? The seed has already

planted.

TaJce advantage of t

portunity to water it by givin

ther witness to the individu

we might say something like

very pleased that you already

copy of this publication. No

you have enjoyed reading i

Continued on page

7,

col

What w~gestions re made in

Impn,ving

Our

E f f w t i v e m

as

Minist-

this issue of Our Kingdom Min

istry?

ince Kingdom interests take appeal to the people we mee

what tracts will

you

feature?

flrst.Place In our lives, we sh?uld be quality of our ministry may n

motivated to excel in the mnlstry as be improved.

JANUARY 22-28

our chosen career. (Mark 13:lO) NO

4 ~ts

necessary to maintain

matter how long we may have F e n tive attitude in speaking with

Improvingour effectiveness in

preaching, we want to keep on Im- in order to be truly skillful

the field proving our effectiveness as minis- work. Making good use of the

ters. How can we do this? cal suggestions given

in

the J

Why be concerned with effec-

Many people who are success- 1988, issue of h

Watchtow

tiveness in the field?

ful in professional fields continually help u s in this. For example, p

In what ways might we im-

seek to update their knowledge and paragraph 6, discusses how to

prove?

SMS

hew llvel~hoodmay depend duce yourself in a pleasant an

on it.

AS

O ~ S C ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ O U S

inisters, we tive way in territory where y

JANUARY PB-FEBRUARY

also need to be diligent to improve every week and you are well

our abl l l t~o make asclples, teach- Information on how to appr

How might an introduction

ing others about God's Kingdom. We person who told you last week

Arouse interest?

should look for new and fresh aP- involved in my own church,

proaches that appeal to all sorts of cares for all my spiritual nee

Demonstrate personal concern people--Matt-

28199

20-

found on page 16, paragraph

for others? I MEET THE CHALLENGE

.

-

-

Now that ~ehovahsspeeding up

TOPIC FOR C O ~ E R S A T ~ O N

he ingathering of sheeplike ones,

many of us are calling on our neigh-

It BeYours?

bors more often. Increased witness-

37: 1, 1-Earth-wide

ing activity by so many more publish-

promised.

ers and pioneers is stirring up the

world field. Because of our increased

37:34-Importance of

Have you worked your te

with a direct offer of a

free

Bible study? Do you work b

territory held by your congreg

Is it possible to do street w

ing at appropriate and prod

hours? By all means, review t

suggestions given in the Ju


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Make

Disciples

worked. Make fo a

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dule for congregation

book Revelation Its

Question-and-answer

of article. When con-

paragraph 5 include a dem-

of a publisher's offeringo

y 29: Pages 209* to 21

or from chapter heading

or from subheading.

1990 Watch Tower Blble and Tract .iuc~ctyof Peonsylvanla. All rlghts reher\&.

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Ungdom Minlstry (ITSPS 295-360) is published mon


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199

PURE LANGUAGE DISTRICTCONVENTIO

Over the past one hundred years, con: Conventions planned for this summe

have been an outstanding feature receive counsel and encouragement a

our worship. Particularly since the reviv- continueto speak the "pure language" o

l of our preaching activity in 1919, these truth in these critical times. (Zeph. 3:

have been marked periods of making the necessary arrangements

refreshment as revealed flashes there, you can share in the fine spi

light from God's Word have been made blessings that certainly await those in a

dance. Truly, we look to Jehovah to

Recall, for instance, the unbounded joy this another thrilling convention seas

at Columbus,Ohio, in 1931when we move forward in unitedly worsh

people received the new name, Jeho- him

Witnesses. Also, great rejoicing ac-

ROOMING RR NGEMENTS

the truth revealed at Washing-

6 Following the

Service

Meeting fo

D.C., in 1935, showing that the destiny

week of January 1, congregations s

the "great crowd" was to survive into

post

on

the information board the

R

new world.-Rev. 7:9.

mended Lodging Locations list for th

As Our numbers increased

trict convention to which your congreg

War 11,it Was necessary to spread Out

is assigned.

list gives all the m

the United States with several district

pr s ntlycooperating with the Soc

Six of these were held in 1948

rooming arrangement.

cooperating

some 66,000

in

attendance. Just

41

these arrangements, the congregation

later, over 1,360,000 attended 132 help the convention organization in i

Devotion" District Conventions.

forts o

provide ~ u f l t i ~ i ~ ~ teats, foo

a tremendous increase in happy con-

erature, and rooming accommodation

NOWt is time to be making the

everyone,AS you make your plans, lov

arrangements for attending the

include others who need assistance,

"Pure Language" District Conven-

cially newly interested ones, so they

can attend every session. (Gal. 6:10)

Al l

Christians must put language to its programwill start at 1:30 p.m. on Thur

exalted use, praising their Creator and

WHAT

you

SHOULD DO AS

so

their neighbor with wholesome, --but NOT before-your congreg

speech, especially the good news posts the Recommended Lodging Loca

God's Kingdom. (Matt. 24:14; Titus 2: list containing the addresses, phone

;Heb- 13:15; compare Psalm 109:30.) bers, and agreed-upon rates of the m

'purity' of this language is also reflected you should phone the motel of your c

its being free from words expressing ma- and make reservations, identifying yo

bitterness, anger, wrath, screaming, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and as a

similar abusive speech, as well as being gate attending the Watchtower conve

from deceit, obscenity, and corrupt- Doing so will qualify you for the rates l

4:29, 31; Pet. 3:lO. which in most cases have been great

Hence, what a pleasure it will be to at- duced. One night's DEPOSIT

WILL

BE


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om. Your deposit should be sent directly to

e motel

AS

SOON AS you make your res-

I f your deposit is not received by

e motel within three weeks, your reserva-

be

canceled. MOTELS

ARE

NOT

A DEPOSIT. Please do not make res-

more than one motel or a t mo-

s that you do not intend to use. Matt.

is unkind because it prevents the

other publishers from

ded. If you must cancel your reservation,

I f

the motel you call first is filled,

t selection from the list and so

l continue to provide the congregations

lists as long as necessary, delet-

hat have been filled and includ-

if

ll the motels on the list are

d, please wait patiently for the next list,

a

room.

DORMITORIES: A few conventions use

dormitories in order to accommodate

l of those attending. Usually congrega-

se needing accommodations of this type

SPECIAL NEEDS: This provision is only

ng their children, who are all

Ar-

to care for such ones with spe-

be

made by the congrega-

n where these attend. Elders and others

e of the individual circumstances can

that publishers consider the needs of t

in full-time service, the elderly, the in

the deaf, and perhaps others, which

include taking such ones with them.

lishers may care for such ones in o

ways also. Jas. 2:15-17; ohn 3:17,

Of course, the convention Rooming De

ment will endeavor to provide rooming

commodations for publishers with sp

needs who are unable to care for themse

and who cannot be assisted by those

in

congregation where they attend. These

lishers may ask the congregation secre

for a Special Needs Room Request F

discussing their situation with him a t

time. The secretary should first speak

the Congregation Service Committee t

if it is possible for the congregation to a

these persons to care for their own roo

accommodations. I f not, then he may

them a copy of the Special Needs R

Request Form. Those with specialneed

the only ones that should fill out this f

It is to be returned to the secretary

checked for completeness, accuracy,

verification of the circumstances that

ify the person or persons for special n

consideration, which are to be explain

detail in the space provided on the f

This should be done well ahead of the

vention. The secretary will then forwar

form to the convention Rooming De

ment. The individual making the req

will be notified directly about the ac

modations. Those with special needs sh

NOT go to the convention and reque

room when they arrive because the con

tion Rooming Department must have

verification of the Congregation Se

Committee.

oPrivate-home accommodations are

lly

set aside for those who would ex

ence real hardship if such accommoda

were not available. They are not inte


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want free or inexpensiverooms just to

money. Similarly, it

is

not proper for

to presume upon-thehospitality of

brothers by expecting to be accommo-

extra days in order to visit vacation

or do other things before or after the

These rooms are for the conven-

period only. Those receiving such ac-

should see that they and

children act respectfully toward the

of their host and do not damage any-

or rummage through the possessions

private areas in the home.

If householders

any difficulties along t is line,

should immediatelybe brought to the

tention of the Rooming Department a t the

and the brothers there will be

to help.

l1 DELEGATES ATTENDING FROM OUT

THE

ASSIGNEDAREA: In nearly every

the location assignedfor you to attend

the one nearest your congregation. Seat-

literature, food orders, and so forth, are

on the premise that the majorit3;

attend the conventionto which they

are

However, if for some reason you

be

attending a convention other than

one assigned and need accommodations,

congregation secretary can give you

address of the convention headquarters

you desire to attend. These addresses

listed on the back of the Special Needs

Request Form. Then write to that

headquarters and request a copy

f the motel listingfor that location,sending

a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

as to avoid major difEcWes that

w

experiencing in our negotiations. Mpy

taking to heart the clear direction tha

been given in the January Our in

Ministry

conventioninserts for the pas

years, and many good results are bein

p_erienced.However, it is still necessa

encourage everyone to observe the fo

ing guidelines for obtainingmotel acco

dations

a) Make reservations ONLY AFTER

congregation

ppsts the RecommendedL

ing Lacations list from the convention

b) You should not accept a higher

than what is quoted for a motel on the

C)

Please do not make reservatio

more than one motel with the idea of c

ing each one, selecting the best one

then canceling the others.

d) Do not reserve rooma for yourse

others hthout giving names and se

the depositsfor each room immediately

deposit is not received within three w

after the reservation is made, the mote

cancel the reservation.

e) Donot put more people in the room

the law A d he management allow, wh

normally no more than four or five per

including children. Remember, you are

ing a rate based upon no more than fo

five persons in the room.

f

Do not check in before

1:

p.m

whatever k the motelpolicy. You may c

in after the prigram that day, since

deposit guarantees your room.

g) Do not cook or heat food in the r

it has a kitchenette for that pur

soilanythillg

and success of this rooming ar room

with

food.

d e p e n d s t h e cooperation of

h) Children hould not be allowed in


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ld

om

violationgfn these heas make it

-

-

to negotiate good rates and also

reproach on Jehovah's name and orga-

(Ps. 119:168) Therefore; the Soci-

be asking the Rooming Departments

check with the motels d u g g he c o x n -

to determine if any are experiencing

problems and who is involved. Your

in these matters is earnestly

so that the Society may continue

delegates to obtain reasonably

accommodations. On the other hand,

YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM

ITH A MOTEL, please do not hesitate to

i t o the attention of the Rooming

overseer during the conven-

so he can assist you in resolving the

that day. The convention organiza-

is working hard to save our brothers as

expense as possible, so it is in the best

.of s f o r everyone to cooperate

with the Society's rooming arrange-

The listing is comprehensive enough

give a choice of good-quality accommoda-

and yet give preference to the motels

coo r a t e ? ~ u r im-rrange-

to be accommodat-

as comfortably and economically as pos-

so they will be refreshed and fully able

enjoy the fine spiritual program,

FOOD

SERVICE

l4 A

simplified food service arrangement

to last year is planned for 1990. This

eases the work load and allows more

to be given to the spiritual aspects

the convention, with the workers being

to enjoy more of the program. (Ex.

p e u t . 31:12; t Vol. p. 503, 821;

own arrangements, although some food

5 ~ ~ y ~ uc

fine support you brothers and sisters

been giving to the food service arra

the district conventions ove

it possible to rent

d care for the conventio

enabled you to rema

the convention site durinp the short

break and to be present, on time an

freshed, for the more important s ir

program. - J

SIGN LANGUAGE SESSIONS

l6 AS you will note in the Februar

1990,Watchtower sign-language inter

ing will be provided at ONLY 16 sp

convention cities. NO proasion will be

a t any other conventions for sign lang

This has proved to be a real blessing

number of ye now for those with

special ne& b oviding good-quality i

preting larger groups with whi

enjoy upbuilding fellowship. Those wh

signers should let the deaf in their co

gations know of the arrangements and

them to attend where the sign-language

vision is made by the Society.

[NOTE TO THE BODY OF ELDERS: Pleas

the Society's December 15, 1989, conventio

signment letter for your congregation during

Service Meeting for the week of January 1

after that meeting post the RecommendedLo

Locations list on the information board. NO

INCLUDING THE ELDERS, SHOULD M

NY

MOTEL RESERVATIONS BEFORE

SERVICE MEETING. Please read the assign

letter again a t your next meetiig, and put i

on the information board. In this way all th

.gregations will receive the information the

week.

The congregation secretary should h

convention-related material and announce

on future meetings. All elders will want to c

ate fully to ensure the prompt, enthusiasti


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Literature offer for January and

Feb

bookpublishedprior

hat the congregation has in stock

r the reduced contribution of 506, with

Family Life,

and

There is a limited supply of

Corn-

t a w on James that may be ordered

s should refer to the guidelines in the

letter Of December

21v lgS8 )

f

egation has no stock of books to

at the reduced rate, the World-

Security book should be offered for

tribution of $1.00. This book may be

red from Brooklyn.March: TheBible

Word or Man's? for a contribu-

f $1.00.

April

and May:

Watchtower

tion is not

y by h u r e may be offered or the con-

utlon of 806.

Congregations should be sure to order

ample supply of the God,sWord

book

in

advance of

the

month

of ~ ~ ~ ~ h .

starting n February and no later than

ch 1, the new public talk for circuit

rseers will be "Exulting in Jehovah at

nventions." This will be a slide

rict Conventions held in Poland.

The special public talk for the 1990

be given

rch 25,1990. The subject

be "ReachOut for the

fe " An outline will be provided. Those

having the visit of the cir-

acircuit assembly,or a spe-

assembly

day

that weekend will have

NO

on should have the special talk

re March 25.

U.S. Selective Service regulations re-

all men register when reaching

years of age. l l of thoserequired to do

should take care of.the matte: Prompt-

iewing It as a Christian's

ObllgatlOn

o

Orities E1derswiuwant

is in mind and give

appropriate

to young brothers nearing the

Questions as

to the young

ian,s esponsibilities

n

this

regard

by the elders.

New Publications Available:

Aid

to

Bible Understalading~

~ f ~ ~ c ~

(Li-Oven)

Did t Get By Evolu-

tion or t Creation? (Small size)

-Croatian, Polish

My Book of Bible Stories

-Icelandic

Questions Young

Ask-An-

swers That Work -Japanese

The Bible--God,s Word r

-Japanese, Korean

United

in

Worship

of the Only TmLe

od

-Swahili

W o r M mSecurity Under the Prince

of Peace --Ukrainian

Jehovah's Witnesses and the Question

Effective

When sharing in

the

house work, we are constantly faced

wi th th e question, "What will I say

Erst?" Experienced publishers who

get good results in the Eeld service

offer a number of helpful sugges-

tions. What are some of these?

First, it is important to be sin-

cerely interested in the people to

whom we speak. Such personal in ter-

est

is

demonstrated in

both

wor s

and

actions. It

is

important

to

take

the

the householder. Ask appropriate

g)lestions and then listen carefully to

his response. By all means, we must

tr y to help the householder see how

he can beneflt personally by consid-

ering the subject we are discussing.

VIEWPOINT

When Jesus was witnessing t o th e

Samaritan woman at a well near SY-

char , some of his expressions sound-

ed strange to her. They were not in

harmony with her thinking or the

way she worshiped. Jesus carefully

listened, and when making a reply,

he took into consideration what she

said. He wanted to help her. (John

4:

13,14,19-26) Do we endeavor to fol-

low Jesus' example in this respect as

we share in the witness work?

If people in your territory re-

spond to your opening words by say-

ing, "I have my own religion," what

might you do? The Bible writer said:

"The hear t of the righteous one med-

itates

SO

as to answer." (P ~o v. 5:28)

Do you do this? Have you considered

the information on pages 18-19 of the

Reasoning book with the principle of

this scripture in mind? You might

also work with publishers who are

effective in Eeld service in order to

learn how to make your introduc-

tions more effective.

In a reas where many people use

the objection that they have their

own religion, you may End it beneE-

Offer Literature (Cont'd)

may,

I

would like to point out how

you can benefit even more from the

book. ~t will only take a few min-

Utes." Then demonstrate how we

study the Bible with the help of

the publication. Our purpose at the

door does not change when the

householder already has a book. Re-

member, our primary goal is to

"make disciples."-Matt. 28:19.

INFORMAL WITNESSING

We should also be alert to the

many opportunities we may have to

present literature in informal, wit-

Introductions

cia1 to anticipate their comm

bring

up

the subject first. F

ample,

after an

initial greetin

might say:

you have yo

religion? [Listen to their re

thought you might becaus

people in this area do. Howev

reason

for

my call this mor

.

Then continue with the

you wish to discuss.

If many householders sa

busy," you could select one o

of the ideas expressed on page

of the Reasoning book and

them to th e needs of your te

variations

of

these expressio

be used in anticipation

of

that are heard frequently.

USING INTRODUCTIONS FR

THE REASONING BOOK

Many are Ending good

in us ing the in t roduct io

pages 9-15 of the Reasoning

You will notice that these c

the subjects people are ge

concerned with, such as

events, personal safety, e

ment, housing, family life,

future. However, notice also t

wording of the suggested in

tions in the Reasoning book

the householder to express h

I t helps him to see th e import

the subject presented and th

fects him personally. Effect

of these introductions may

householders from using som

more common objections.

Give careful thought to in

tions that you believe will b

effective in your territory. L

use the introductions in the R

ing book. Benefit from the

ence of o ther publishers. P

Jehovah's blessing on your

With good effort and Jehovah

ing, it may be that more pe

your ter ritory will respond fa

to the good news of salvation

schoolmates, people we mee

shopping, and those we m

tween homes or doors when

in the Eeld service. Plan ahe

ing lite rature available to pre

such 0CCaSi0nS whenever p

Often, it is not dimcult to ca

or more

of the Small publ

with us. Much good can be

plished through informal w

1W.-1 Pet- 3:15-

Jehovah's organization h

erously supplied us with li

to keep us spiritually strong

aid us in spreading the good

Being aler t to opportunities


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Using Tracts Effectively

IN FIELD

SERVICE

~~~i~~ the 1987

Trust

in Jeho-

Have you taken advantage of the

~ i ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~onvention, four

new

thought-provoking titles of the tracts

were released. l-hey

are

enti- to cultivate interest in the Kingdom

y u c a n ~~t

the

~ i b k , essage when working from house to

~ ~ h ~ ~ ~ h ~ ~i tnesses

B ~ -

ouse? Somepublishers highlight the

if in a P e a c e f U I N m worl title of a tract right away in their

m a t H w forDeadLovedOnesf introduction. Why not try this ap-

you been using these tracts ef- proach yourself? You might Say:

in the field? Hello. I'm glad to find you at home. I

~~~

publishers leave tracts at have volunteered to share in deliver-

where no one is a t home. And

ing a Very important message. It is

give them to people who are too found in this tract

Life in a Peaceful

to listen at the time a call is I V m w o r l d . This is Your COPY. It is

Some find that

i

they use a free. [Give it to .the householder,

to introduce themselves at the and direct attention to the cover.]

it helps to stimulate the house- Wouldn't you like to live in such

interest. Others prefer offer- peaceful surroundings? If circum-

them as a free gift on calls where stances then allow,continue with the

literature is placed but where Topic for Conversation, and tie in the

interest is shown. offer for the month.

Wepending on where you live, you

WH N AND

USE

THEM

may flnd it beneficial to state thatBy being versatile and alert to sp-

you may find many oc- YOUP message is from the Bible. The

to offer tracts. For instance, tract Why ou

Trust the

can be helpful when witnessing

may be very

effective in area.

relatives. you can use tracts when

For instance?you might say: We are

are on

vacation, while shopping

leaving a free Bible message with our

traveling, a t school, or a t your neighbors today. Here is your copy.

of

employment. D~ you keep [Give it to the householder.] Notice

within easy reach,.perhaps in the subject is about the Bible. Do

coat or shirt pocket, purse, or YOU think that People have lost confi-

~~~i~~ tracts with

you

at dence in the Bible today? [Allowfor a

times may encourage you to wit- response.] This tract will help You

informally. Why not look for oc- See why we can trust what the Bible

to offer tracts? says. Continue with the Topic for

Regardless

of

the occasion, you C ~ n ~ e r S a t i ~ n ,howing the blessings

use the tracts to give a more ef- God has in Store for the earth.

witness. Although the mes-

Distributing Bible tracts is a time-

they contain is brief, what they tested and effective means of pre-

is very convincing and is support- senting the good news. (Matt. 24:

with clear Scriptural argumenta- 14) They play an important role in

The tracts are colorfully il- our public ministry and when we are

and can be useful tools to witnessing informally. Let us use our

much good in the minis- beautiful tracts effectively to give

Be alert to offer them to people a fine witness and thus help others

learn about God's Kingdom.

Effectiveness

(Cont 'd) MA K E I T OUR GOAL

can help us to improve mprovingour effectiveness in the

effectiveness as ministers. ministry is a worthy goal most of us

Being effective also involves can attain. I t takes heartfelt prayer

(Eph. 6:13) Be alert to and advance Preparation. As our ef-

where more than one family fectiveness in the field service grows,

in a house. Some people live We may be able to help Someone else

basement apartments, above

ga-

to make similar progress.-Gal. 6:6.

or in other locations not di-

Remember*

Ou r teaching work

accessible from the front door.

$ ~ o ; ~ ~ ~ g $ t ~ ~ ~ ~ p ~ ; ; F i E ~

Out

members years of helping resurrected ones to

older person who may not o m -

learn Jehovah's ways. Our joy during

to the

door

r 'Omeone the Millennium will surely abound as

may be

at

when are

we see taught ones loyally submit to

made at the home. I t may be Christ's reign. BY improving our ef-

by calling at another hour, You fectiveness in the preaching and

meet other family members. teaching work, we can accomplish

4 Belgium reported a new p

24,464 publishers during Aug

8-percent increase over last

average. Total baptized for th

was

1,573.

Brazil finished the 1989

year with 266,720 publishers

percent increaseover lastyear

aae.

OCTOBERSERVICE REP

Av. Av. A

Pubs. Hrs. Mags. R

S p l Pios. 2 3 6 128.4 97.1 56

Pios. 65 630 84.0 43.0 27

Aux. Pios. 3 8 8 2 9 59.7 32.0 16

Pubs. 7 0 8 9 1 6 9.8 6.6 3

TOTAL 8 13 6 1 1

Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 3

The October report shows an outstan

peak in regular pioneers up 1.1 10 ove

vious peak in September.

I c k n t i t y i n g

Each Kingdom Hall sho

clearly identified by an appr

sign that reads: Kingdom Ha

hovah's Witnesses. The sign

be neat, in good taste, and wel

tained.

Where congregations usi

ferent languages meet in th

Kingdom Hall, ordinarily a Ki

Hall sign should be posted i

language. This undoubtedly m

easier for people who speak

languages to identify our p

worship. The bodies of elders

congregations concerned sho

able to make arrangements fo

ing appropriate Kingdom Hal

in the languages of the congre

using a particular Kingdom

-Phil. 2:4.

Additionally, where pra

meeting times should be post

kept up-to-date. A Kingdom

used by more than one lan

group should have a composi

signifying the meeting times o

language group.

Announcements (C

Jehovah's Witnesses-Unitedly

God's Will Worldwide

-Tamil,

School and Jehovah's Witness

-C

Should You Believe in the Trin

-Dutch, Hungarian,

This Good News of the Kingd

-Haitian

New Cassette Recordings Ava

Listening to the Great Teach

of five cassettes and a boo

album; congregation and

$11.25: pioneers: $9.50) -

A Revelat& to John (single c


9/76

Skilled Worke

happens,

you

can

look

up

the

ture in your New World Tran

with cross-references and

fi

scriptures referenced-on the

tures in your fleld ministry and in ~ ? ~ ~ ~ k - ~ ~ ~-hese scriptures

i

w wb YO^ ~ e m n a l ible study?

that Christ, rather than Peter

A VERSATILE PROVISION

Foundation of the congregati

FEBRUARY 5- 11

When the New

Wmld

fiansla- consulting the same text in th

tion of the Christian Greek

crip

Wwld Translation Reference

wtnessing with the Bible

tureswas released in 1950,we found you will flnd additional infor

the cross-re

notes, ap- in the footnote on the word

Why use the Bible?

pendix. anaw - o TE mass," explaining its meaning

very helpful in our mims y, in pre- original Greek.

HOWCan

YOU

encourage the paring for congregationmmeetings.

A section e n t i w S

householder to use his Bible?

and in generalpersonal study. Then, fo is a n

what

features of

the ~ i t , l ~o

i how thrilled we were to t G d o be helpful

you use?

receive the

New World fianslation

fleld ministry. When working

RsferenceBib e. What a superb pro- ritory that is frequently co

Vision to assist us in our effort to you may want to select a

FEBRUARY 12-18

become skilled workers who use ferentfrom what 1s

Tf-3? --

a red

God's Word aright Through diligent

Kingdom Ministry

Under s

Informalwitnessing

use of this versatile provision, we such as Em, Kingdom

why issuchactivity important?

are now better equipped than ever

(Continued on page-.

Where may it be done?

What discretion should be ex-

Outstanding

Maguhrw

Featured

ercised?

The April and May issues of

Ths

r

mt will help

us

increa

Watch- andAwo~&? ill feature

ma azlne lac ts?

To7Je&jii

strikingarticlesof interest

to

a l l

who

e g y e

a

FEBRUARY 19-25

seek a happy future- For example,

ou h The more

f

Who Will Lead Mankind to Peace?"

w#he

m ~ a z i n e s ,he

grea

OW can

we nspond

and "World Peace-What Will It

, be

in

otlering

them.

to those who say:

Really Mean?"are the subjectsof the

April

and 'April 5

issues

of hs

reading, we should try to find

I

am busy ?

to highlight in v a r i o u

Watchtouwl=

Few people know the

ere i each article that

1 am not interested ?

correct answers to these questions. rp alo cemin types of peop

But Jehovah has not left us in doubt.

'We have our own religion ?

(&nos

3:7)

Surely, millions

of

can ask ourselves: 'Who wo

honesthearted ones would also like =y apDreciatr ar

FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 4

to have a truthful answer.

would appeal to a ne

How can parents

help their children

Prepare for magazine activity?

Sharea Scriptural hought with Possible?" DO

Y U

agree that people

and enjoyment of the

householder?

in your territory should have the op- SET A PERSON L

GOAL

portunity to read these issues? Some may want to set a

Maintainproperconduct in field

INCREASED

PARTICIPATIOF(.

goal f o r magazine placem

service?

Weshould p

te Aprd and May. If you do that

fully in the

d'i ko uest

OP* FOR

~~~~~~~~

outstandingnd May. Whyssues coming in April

in

y

This

not make arrange- be done right away, espec

It BeYours? ments to devote 1 you plan to auxiliar pione

37:1,1 l-Earth-wide amountof ing these m

promised.

T d t i r n e l y ubjectsbeing congregation can order extra

considered, we can offer the

mags-

zines in sufecient time to hav


10/76

Meetings'toHelpUs akeDisciples

min

Local announcements. Plan

to auxiliary pioneer in April.

magazines you

for April and May. Inform con-

of what older books are

or encourage use of

bonk-ter-

offer.

EK

STARTINGFEBRUARY 19

min:

Skilled Workers Using

Aright. Question-and-

coverage. Read scripture ci-

as tirne Emphasize

flrst and foremost we are minis-

Strive to be skilled in use

the benefits have been many. Such

study has contributed to a spirit of

vants of Jehovah, have exerted a

gregation, and often have entered

ghlighting j

ary 5: Pages 215 o

ary 12: Pages 221 to2

ary 19: Pages

229

to2

ary

26:

Pages

235

to

1990

WatchTowerBibleand Tract Society ofPennsylvania.

ll

rights

reserved

Our ingdom

Ministry

(USPS 95+0).is published

mon


11/76

Literature offer for February: Any

ge book published prior to 1980

e reduced contribution of 506, with

Life,

, m i s Life, Truth, and

h. There is a limited supply of Com-

on

J a m s that may be ordered

letter of December

21,

If

the congregation has no stock

ered at the reduced

d or Maa'sL for a contribution of

April and May: Watchtower sub-

, may be offered for the contribu-

f 806.

The secretary and service overseer

eview the activity of all regu-

eers. If any are having dimcul-

rement of hours,

assistance to

suggestions, review Soci-

etters (S-201) of October 1, 1988,

phs 12-20 of the August 1986 Our

Ministly insert.

On April 28 the Brooklyn Bethel

be

no ar-

The Memorial celebration will be held

A ril 10 1990. Although the

lk m z t:rt eariier, please remember

at the passing of the Memorial bread

~J%T

No other meetings are to be

ted on that date. If your congre-

ther time of the week if the hall is

If

your Service Meeting is af-

, it may be possible to incorporate

er Service Meeting any parts

uled for that week that are partic-

applicable to your congregation.

Every baptized publisher who has

d turn in the old card to

rd, if this has not been

of the new cards

to the Febru-

1989 Our Kingdom Ministv for de-

Starting with the January

1

1990,

an cbibuwbe-

ian Awake became a quarterly

Showina n u s t in Jehovah

b i Pioneering

Putting Kingdom interests fist

requires trust in Jehovah. (Ps. 56:

Prov' 3:5;

Matt.

6:33) We have

~ e ~ ~ r ~ ~ O ~ 6 ~ , ~ w ~ P ~ $ ~ t w , ~ ~

concentrate on

spiritual

values.

While

the world appeals

to

the de-

sire for material things, Jehovah en-

treats us to be content with the real-

ly important things.-l ~ i ~ .:s;

Phil. 1:lO.

hi^ is

a

challenge

to

christian youths who

want to take

Jehovah's commands seriously. They

may be pressured by their teachers

and their peers at school who consid-

er higher education essential to sue-

cess in life. While recognizing they

have material needs, many Christian

youths wisely resist such pressure

merit was

printed in 1982, hav

circumstances changed? In th

ed States, over 17,000 pioneer

cations were processed last

NO doubt many of these app

wanted to become pioneers

but

had

to wait for a

change

cumstance'.

some cases, the nec

change may have to do with

mental attitude about pione

vice. Or it may simply involv

ing a good schedule fo r serv

times a change in personal res

bilities and obligations is need

opening the way to pioneer s

Therefore, it is good to make

regular matter of Prayer to Je

along with an honest evalua

Lnd choose the pioneer as

their career. Trusting iq Jehovah's

promises, they look to him to care for

their need%-Ps.

62:2; 68:19; Tim.

5:s: 6:9.10.

ourselves and our circumst

Thousands have done so a

now enjoying th e blessings

neer service.

If a frank appraisal of yo

REVIEW PERSONALIRCUMSTANCES

The of

November

15, 1982, encouraged each

one of

us

to ask:

I

really

justify

before

~ ~ h ~ ~ ~ hhe fact that I am not a

pioneer?" obviously, many were not

then in

a

position

to

pioneer. B~~

they did not become discouraged,

knowing that wholehearted service

in any amount is always acceptable

to Jehovah. (Mic. 6:s; 2 Cor. 8:12)

Later, as personal circumstances

changed, prayerful reconsideration

of that 1982 Watchtower article has

enabled some to be among the thou-

sands of individuals who have more

recently taken up the regular pio-

neer service.

*If personal circumstances pre-

vented you from entering the pio-

neer service when the above state-

Skilled Workers (Cont'd)

"L" you will find scriptures

that could be used in a house-to-

house presentation or a Scriptural

discussion on a return visit.

MEMORY

AIDS

If Y U cennot r e m r ~ h e r e

a certain

i ~ t u r e located when

having a Byble discussion, you can

tu rn to "Bible Words Indexed" in the

back of your Bible and get the need-

ed help. Do You use th is valuable

feature?

he f~r ewo rd n r& &ives

convincing evidence to show that the

ew

IVorld T r m n s a

_schol

a r b work. The avvendix provides a

clear explanation of w of

cumstances indicates YOU m

one who could begin pionee

the not-too-distant future, w

start auxiliary pioneer servic

continuing basis now? Within

months, YOU

w ll

likely deve

turn visits and Bible studies

Can

aid

you in making a

transition to the regular pione

vice, possibly before the beg

f the new service Ye*.

Jehovah is accomplishing

things in the 1 s t days of th e p

wicked system. Now is the ti

all of u to draw Close to him

bless his name "all day long

145:2; Jas. 4:s) If your circum

es allow you to do so and you

fy, let pioneer service be a

evidence of your trus t in Je

-Ps. 94:18.

also proves Scripturally wha

henna," "Hades," "She01 and

mean. ~ d d - m e f e r r i n g

the "Table of the Books of the

on pagss we can flnd o

wrote eac book, where it wa

ten, when it was written, a

time

T ~ ~ ~ ~ehovah has pro

what we

need

to be 6~com

equipped for every good

2

~ i ~ .:17) BY using th

World Transhtion along with

ble publications we will be of

we can egectivel do the wo

s i e e d . (Luke 6:4;, 48) As we

5e skilled workmen, using

Word aright, we can conflden

pect the Master to say: "Well


12/76

Question Box

m

-m

mE OoD

Japan s new publisher pe

Remember t h G our mag

are different. They point the

With the

God s Word Book

his letter to a fellow evangeliz-

the apostle paul wrote:


13/76

OUR

Build Faith in God%Word

time in the Eeld. The purpose

new book is to help people s

the Bible is God's Word. It dis

and refutes many of the false c

leveled against ~ ~ dord. ~

satisfying answers to a num

questions, such as: 1s the Bi

scientific? Doesi t contradict it

it just myth and legend? Did t

acles mentioned in the Bible

happen? Has archaeology dis

the historical accuracy of the

In addition, this

p

many fine proofs of the inspira

the Bible. I t also calls attention

infallibleprophecies of the Bi

its wonderful overall harmony

h profound practical wis

the Bible and its power to

people for good are only part

evidence that proves that the

~ o d ' sWord. We are respons

help people learn of this evide

do this, we must first teach t

believe what the Bible says.

HOWwere most

of

US

he

build faith in God's Word?Mos

lt was by means of a home Bibl

that someone patiently con

with us. So the placing of

(Continued on page 8, col

KINGDOM

If ever there was

a

time when

strong faith was needed, it is now-

Many people have no faith a t all and

the future- and

political leaders have raised false

Of t en

that

many people

openly despair. Truly, as the apostle

Paul explained, "Faith is not a Pas-

session of all people." (2 Thess. 3:2)

ARCH

199

However, faith is a possession of Je-

Vol

33,

No.

3

hovah's Witnesses. We have corn-

plete c~nfldencehat the promises

FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

found in God's Word will be fulfilled.

Strong fai th makes Jehovah's

Witnesses stand out as differentfrom

for Field

8 6 r ~ i ~

ther people. It motivates fine works

MARCH 5-1

1

Offering God s Word book

Howwill you introduce the Top

ic for Conversation?

What specific points will

YOU

refer to?

MARCH 12-18

Calling back on Placements

will

you

introduce your

that benefit others as well as our-

selves, while bringing honor to God.

Such faith results from allowing

exert Power in our

lives. The present-day international

brotherhood of genuine Christians

dqmonstrates the value of building

falth in the Bible as the insplred

word of GO^.-2 Tim. 3:16.

WHY HELP OTHERS BUILD FAITH

3 Since lives are at stake, we have

strong reason for helping others to

build their faith. With this in mind,

during March we will offer The Bible

-God's Word or Man's? for the Erst

self?

What will you talk about?

How will you suggest a Bible

study?

MARCH 19-25

The Lord's Evening Meal

Why start talking about the Me

morial celebration now?

How will you invite newly inter

ested ones?

Why explain what will take

place?

MARCH 26-APRIL 1

Why should We keep speaking

the good news without letup?

How can we

maintain a

proper

attitude?

Why offer the Watchtowersub

scription?

TOP^

FOR

CONVLRSA~ON

Needfor Wise Direction.

14:1 2 - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~isdom

reliable.

Continuing

Our

MinistryWithout Let

The

Scene f this

is

ing rapidly as we move deeper into

the time of the end. 1Cora 7131)In

fulallment of Bible Prophecy, world-

shaking events are taking place. As

~ ~ t { ~~ $ $ u , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ & g

in the theocratic organization, we

can appreciate how urgent it is that

we preach athe good of the

Kingdom.-Mark 13:lO.

2 ~t was

our

~~~d~~and ~ ~ ~ ~

J~~~~

hrist, who gave the

to make disciples. doing so, he

guaranteed the success of that work

by his promise, "1 am with you all the

days until the conclusion of the sys-

tem of things." (Matt. 28:19, 20) Je-

S U S ~disciples took his words seri-

ously, and even when facing strong

opposition, "they continued without

letup teaching and declaring the

good news about the Christ, Jesus."

(Acts 5:42) What a flne example they

set for us

3 ASwe read the 1990Yearboo7c, we

see that Jehovah has blessed our min-

istry by bringing about Ene increases

in new disciples. In some lands the

increases reported are truly spectac-

ular. The overall increase worldwide

exceeds by far what any of us could

territory? And what about

dividual ministry? Are we re

over our part in the ministry

as over the collective ministry

fellow workers everywhere?

; ; ~ ~ ; ~ ~ f & o ; t d ; , " ~ ~ d ? e

OUR

INDIVIDUAL PART

Quite obviously, not all

ries are equally productive.

pare Matthew 13:23.) I t is al

that some territories, such as

and Quebec, have become pro

only after many Years of har

On the part of Zealous min

There are many OPPoSers i

areas, and in others the pe

general are apathetic and un

sive toward the Kingdommess

still other places, there are s

workers in the Eeld that there

territory to be covered. But

less of the type of territory w

to work in, our zeal must

falter. The apostle Paul wrot

US not give up in doing what

for in due season we shall rea

do not tire out." (Gal. 6:9) HI

of admonition apply to all Chr

How will we be able to do that

will help us to continue our m


14/76

Meetings to HelpUs

ake

Disciples

WEEK STARTINGMARCH

5

10s

min: Local announcements and

Announcements from

Kingdom

Minist7y Warmly com-

publishers who have had a

in the fleld ministry already

month, and encourageall to par-

zealously in the fleld during

Givepractical suggestions for

current magazines in local

Remind publishers of con-

arrangements for fleld

mln:

Build Faith in God's Word.

and answers. When dis-

paragraph

3

have effecti e

in audience o4

onsand commentsontalking

Z k m

leld ser-

Have these commentsprepared

advance.

mln: Call Back to Stimulate Fur

Interest. Encourage publishers

make return visits promptly qn all

showed interest in Cod s Word

Previous part mentioned need

make return visits and start Bible

with interested persons. Af

brief discussion of need and warm

for all to call back

interest was shown, present

or two brief demonstrations

how to make a return visit

new book was placed.

23

and concludingprayer.

WEEK

STARTINGMARCH 12

new world. Demonstrate su

192

mln: Local m'ouncements. -

r e p u t , including achowl-

from the Society

of

any

sent in during Febru-

Warmly commend conmgation

generous support of Kingdom

through their monetarycontri-

Review congregation's field

arrangements, and enFur-

publishers

to

work

wit

a

service ~ O U D S n

w m

congregation that special

Song

7l

nd concludingpraye

Faith (Cont d)

a book is not the end of our faith-

efforts; it is only the begih

If we have benefited from hav-

someone study with us, we will

to return promptly to those

whom we place literature and

a hpme Bible study to help them

fmth.

NEW BOOK HELPSBUILD FAITH

When honestly evaluatingthe ev-

no sincere person can fail to

accept that the Bible is God's Word.

Thisnew book presents much of that

evidencein an easilyaccessible form.

We want to encourage others to ac-

cept the Bible as God's Word and to

live by its inspired counsel. Those

who do so will come to echo joyful-

ly the psalmist's heartfelt prayer:

0 ee that I have loved your own

orders.

0

ehovah, according

t

your

loving-kindness preserve me alive.

The substance of your word is truth,

and every righteous judicial d

of yours is to time indefinite.

119:159,160.

Through his Word, the

Jehovah lovingly provides di

for all who seek his way of p

tion through the great tribul

(Matt.

2421)

During March,

encourage others to read and

God's Word by offering the bo

BibIs-GW s W d

r Man s?

contribution of 1.


15/76

ture offer for March:

The Bible

ord or Man's)

for a contribu-

Watchtower

tions are $5.00.One-year

ions to monthly editions and six-

semimonthly edi-

e $2.50. Where the subscription is

two magazines and a

School

bra-

Time

for Increased

ctivity

As the end of this present wicked

system of things draws ever

and we see how Jehovah is richly

blessing our ministry, it is imperative

for us to heed the apostle Peter's ad-

monition to 'brace _upour minds for

activity.'-l

pz.

c l 3 ;

f

When Pe ter gave the above admo-

nition,

he was w r u ~ pbout the salva-

lo

fo

s by exerting our

i ~ ~ r e & ~ ~ ~ ~ a b o uhe Kingdo

in makingdisciples? In a speci

each

year

at the ~ ~ e

we

remember

what Jehov

and Jesus have done for

us'

2

.

or. 4) Suchco

p f ; ~ ~ e ~ ~ m e ~

hould

m

to positive action according to

div~dual bilities and circumst

On Mar&25 most congreg

of Jehovah's

itnesses

arou

world will present a special talk

subject "Reach Out for the Rea

What a

ne

begin

associating with the

O

gation who attend the

talk should be encouraged to b

ent for the Memorial celebra

April 10.

INCREASE DISTRIBUTION O

, may be offeredfor the contribution

Su~vival nto a New Earth

e contribution of $1.00.

r or someone as-

y him should audit the congrega-

accounts on March or as soon as

tions Available:

w World Translation of the .Holy

Scriptures

(Deluxe.pocket edition;

DLbM),

ava~ lable n black or ma-

roon

-Dutch

w Did It Get Here? By Evolu-

tion or

by

Creation?

(Small size)

ceive because of Jehovah's love ex-

pressed through th e gift of his Son.

(John 3:16) The Memorial season is a

tirne to be

even

m&e a c - iv e x his

God-ordained woi%i;--

MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

(Brochure)

The Divine Name That Wil

Forever

-Malagasy

The Government That Will Bring Par-

adise

-Luganda

Watch Tower

Indez

1986 1988

-French

New Cassette Recordings Available:

My Book of Bible Stories (set of four

cassettes in

an

album;

and public: $8.00; pioneers: $6.00)

-Chinese (Mandarin)

Jeremiah, Lamentations (set of four

cassettes; congregation and public:

$6.00; pioneers: $5.00) -French

The February 15, 1990, Spanish-

The Watch t~wer

have listed an

convention

for

JUN 21-24

follows:

ANGELES,CA (Sign

language

also),

Stadium, 1000

Elysian

Park Ave.

The Los Angeles CA convention

listed

r JULY 12-15 shbul& have read as fol-

S ANGELES, CA (Spanish only), ~ o d g -

ium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.

Also, please note that the three New

.Y., distr ict conventions are now

and are no longer tentative.

At Hand :

5: Pages 243* to 251"

12: Pages 251" t o 258'

Pages 258" to 264

h 26: Pages 265 t o 270*

-Romanian AND SPECIAL TALK

Question

Box

How should Jehovah's Witnesses

view tape recordings from sources

other than the society?

The Society provides an abundance

of Spiritual food in various forms,

including cassette tape recordings.

These include cassette recordings of

the Bible itself and others based on

Society publications, such as The

Watchtower, Awake , My Book of Bi-

bleSto rk s andListening to the Great

Teacher.Kingdom melodies and sev-

era1 dramas have been produced.

However, we need to exercise caution

with regard to private tape record-

ings that circulate and that may aP-

pear to be similar in nature . Because

of our be~nguch a trustlng brother-

hood, some may at times accept and

listen to copies of tapes from others

without ascertaining their origin.

Sometimes recorded talks that

circulate border on speculation or

make use of sensational information.

Would it not therefore be wise to fol-

low Paul's counsel at

2

Timothy 3:14?

There Paul, af ter warning about im-

postors, stressed the importance of

knowing the persons we are listening

to. We need to make sure that we do

not listen to anything that goes "be-

yond the things tha t ar e written" in

discreet slave,~-i tor. 4 6 ;

24~45-47.

In some areas tapes for te

children the Bible are being

tised and sold. These tapes pu

edly originate with brothers an

been circulated among some c

gations. While the motive m

pear t o be good, would th

amount to using theocratic c

tions for per&nal advantage

Our Kingdom Serufce, June

page 4, and December 1979,

p

Our Kingdom Ministry, Se

ber 1987, page

4.)

Jehovah's

zation is providing more than e

Bible-based instruction to tra

children. Therefore, we disc

the circulation of such tapes.

Some individuals may ma

recordings of congregation m

or assembly and conventio

grams for their personal use

recordings may also be appr

by members of the congregati

for some good reason a re not

be present a t the meetings. Ho

these should not be made for d

tion among the brothers in

or offered for sale to others. M

make fu ll use of all that Jehov

provided through his organiza


16/76

Australia was pleased to repo

peak of 51 152 publishers in O

a 5.3-percent increase over th

month last year. There were 5 4

scriptions obtained an excelle

comparedwith 2 981 last Octob

Hong Kong reported a new

2 032 publishers for October. T

of 4.51 1 subscri~tions btained

With Discernment

The apostle Paul emphasized the

to

use

discernment in

present-

the good news to people with dif-

beliefs and backgrounds. In

day, some people profess to be

while others arenot spiritu-

inclined and do not appreciate

AS publishers

of

the

news,

we

must make the ~ i ~ ~ -

message

appealing people of

sorts by using discernment

in

the

Cor. 9:19-23.

HOUSEHOLDER

The practical a ~ ~ l i c a t i o ?f dis-

in the field SerVlCe lnv0lveS

ability to adapt our presentation

the householder's interests. This

good preparation. BYbeing

familiar with the wide va-

of subjects considered in the

and magazines available, the

can be ready to present the

news with a variety of talking

As we talk to older ones,

family heads, housewives,

in the work force, and others,

need to take into account their

circumstances and use dis-

in selecting material to

AS ou the.househo1der9

alert to the surroundings.You may

able to discern that the household-

is a parent, of a particular religious

quite interested in the

of his home, and so forth. With

and interests. By tact-

discreet questions and attentive-

listening to the person's comments,

may discern his beliefs and feel-

and

then

determine

the best way

continue your presentation.

TAILORING YOUR PRESENTATION

If on your approach to the house

observe toys or children, you

Activity (Cont'd)

Endeavor to become

familiar with-es-h issu6

f @ e i v ~ ~ i ~ i T T

your zeal for presenting it

the field when offering subscrip-

and individual copies or when

two magazines with one of

brochures to those who do not

Can you make room in

per-

scheame to auGl ia r~ j ioneer

April and MayzIf several pub-

in the congregationarrange to

at the same time, they can

and encourage one another dur-

this special period of increased

best ever in a subscription ca

more than twice the number ~r

might open the present Topic for

Conversation by saying: We have

been talking with parents in the com-

munity about guidelines they provide

for their children. Many parents are

concerned the lack f

guidance for children

in

the school

System.

Have

you bserved

a

prob-

lem along these lines? Listen to the

householder's response. If the re-

sponse indicates that the household-

er has a religious leaning, You might

continue: It is interesting that the

Bible points to the need for us and

Our children to receive wise direc-

tion. Notice what is stated here at

Proverbs 14:12. After reading the

scripture, you might say: 1 was

reading something just recently that

stressed how practical the Bible's

counsel is for

us.n T~~~

to page 174

of ~ ~

~ i b l ~ - ~ ~ d ~ ~ord

or

M ~ ~ ' ~ ?

and read the last paragraph in the

chapter. Offerthe book for $1.

5

If the householder's response indi-

cates that he does not value the Bi-

ble's advice, you can show discern-

ment by altering your presentation

and saying:

i ~ ~

ou mind if I ask why

you came

to that

conclusion?^

~ f t ~ ~

listening to

the

response, you might

continue: I can understand why you

feel the way you do. In fact, recently

I read something in this

that sure you would find

interest-

ing. Turn to page 6

and read para-

graphs and

4

Also, read the first

sentence

in

paragraph

on page

7.

Ask the householder if he would like

to 'Onsider what Other

cept

as

proof

of

the

authen-

ticity.

AS

We prepare

and show

dis-

cernment in Jehovah's service, we

will be able to say as did the apostle

Paul, I have becomeall things to peo-

ple of all sorts, that I might by all

means save some. -1 Cor. 9:22;

Prov. 19%

ments for

gr orp

witnessing where

necessary.

Thin$ serious1 about your

circumstances, s z h as family re-

spo'nsibilities,physical hea1th;wm:

lar work 3 r school scheXiG. If you

are unabie to pioneer aMiis time, to

what eXFZif-TaX-yas tncrease.

y u

p a r b c i p a d 1 n ~ e ~ k - n w s s . b y ?

Certainly Jehovah is pleased with

wk?plersouledser-at expresses

our love and appreciation for him and

for the precious gift of his Son,Jesus.

As we examine ourselves in the light

of God's Word and brace up our minds

for activity, we can be confident of

having Jehovah's spirit to sustain us

obtained in one month.

Jamaica had a peak of 8 701 p

ers in October.

In October Nigeria reported 1

publishers their second peak

new service year. They also h

peaks of 9 244 regular pione

183 701 home Bible studies.

District conventions in the S

Islands were attended by 2 339

baptized. The peak publisher fig

777.

DECEMBER SERVICE RE

Av. Av. A

Pubs. Hrs. Mags. R

Spl Pios. 226 125.4 74.5 5

Pios. 65 050 75.6 32.1 2

Aux.Pios. 44 672 55.7 24.2 1

Pubs. 696 274 9.2 5.6

TOTAL 806 222

Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2

Without Letup

(C

We can keep active and

our ministry successful if we

trust in Jehovah and rely up

strength to sustain us. Alway

in mind that Jehovah is the o

makes the field productive.

3:6) In answer to our pray

help, Jehovah provides counse

tical instruction, and an ab

supply of Bible literature for o

sonal use and for helping ot

come to know him. Are we tak

advantage of these provisions

MAINTAIN A RIGHT ATTITU

Vf we have a negative a

that can be a serious obstacle

way of a productive ministry

have formed an unfavorable

about the people in our terri

the basis of their previous un

siveness, tha t a tti tude will be

ed in our tone of voice, facial

sion, and lack of diligent prep

for the field service. We h

ceived the commission to prea

teach, and we have not been to

the work is finished. Our desi

obedient and submissive to di

rection should move us to c

our ministry without letup.

Jehovah's purpose regard

warning of the wicked and th

ering in of disciples will be

plished before the end comes.

share in the joy of the minist

and look forward to eternal

ings among God's people if w


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Fidd

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Invitingothers tg Memorial

How can the printed invitations

be used effectively?. ,

What can we say?

How can we help others to at-

tend?

:

4 .

. .

APRlL

9-15~:tj.. :..i .

When offering subscriptions

What article will you highlight?

How will you ensure that sub-

scriptions are not wasted on

those who really are not inter-

ested?

L O

-

.

APRlL

16-22

.z

-'

.

How would you make

a return visit

On

a Memorial attender?

l

On a magazine placement?

Where previous call was brief

or interrupted?

'

k ' APRlL

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Preaching with discernment

Why do we need to be discern-

ing in offering subscriptions?

How can we offer subscriptions

on a complete donation basis?

Are we soliciting funds?

rs ,

p. 20, last subhead)

,

APRlL 30-MAY 6

for Conversationfor May

Review the main points.

Who bears the costs of our

ministry?

Are we engaged in public fund-

Understanding the role of Jesus what we learn f rom

Wo

Christ in the outworking of Jeho- sus was a high priest without

vah's purposes is vital. Jesus gavehis separated from the sinners.

life as a ransom- obedient man- 7:26)

H~

w s not uilt of sa

kind. (Matt. 20:28) Without Jeho- thing a*d dOinL'\*otyeri r2

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Meetings

to

elp

UsMakeDisciples

WEEK STARTING APRIL

2

87

min Local announcements. Re-

at Memorial will be Tues-

evening, April 10. Give time of

n weekend to invite interest-

persons. Demonstrate inviting Bi-

to Memorial.

min

Presenting the Good News

y Boldly mering Subscriptions.

a demonstration us-

w Topic for Conversation. Fea-

The

Watchtower.

One mak-

cription on a com-

donation basis.

min Memorial-The Christian

Questions and answers

r a a rae ra~h , briefly demon1

q min: The Bible's Viewpoint. Talk

and demonstration. sincethe July 8,

1985, issue of Awake , The Bible's

Viewpoint has been an interesting

feature of the magazine. The arti-

cles concerning the Bile's position

on the subjects discussed are de-

signed for the inquiring mind,

whether a person believes in the Bi-

ble or not. Oftentimes the articles

give a fresh approach to subjects

explained previously. Are we using

this feature in the field ministry?

The articles are short and to the

point, being two pages in length. Re-

view with audience several of these

articles that are appropriate to your

local territory. Demonstrate how ar-

ticles may be featured in the minis-

..

ny

&e~g92 and concluding prayer.

WEEK

STARTING APRIL

23

problems encountered at place

ployment; how to resolve pr

between brothers or marriage

Use information that will b

helpful to local congregation.

1 0

min

Blessings From ~ p

What We Learn. Have well-pr

experiences related on how

learned have been applied a

blessings that have come to in

als

who have applied them. Lo

periences are best, but if n

ones from 1990 Yearbook m

used.-See pages 7-9, 43-5

57-8.64. A/

- w A

.

Song 75 and concluding praye

T p /o

WEEK STARTING APRIL

Song 200 f i

1 0 min Local announcemen

for experiences enjoyed by

who auxiliary pioneered

April.

15 min Planning Ahead for S

Good Times. Presiding overs

cusses with audience the pla

need to be made for coming m

including attending assigne

vention (accommodations, tra

i s m e n t s , time off from

preparatiola for baptism b

spective candidate- so

auxiliary pioneering, and p

ate ialli ig io remind one pr e v i - W g

invited, then ask congregation

late how they plan to invite new

he Memorial and help them

d. Remind congregation that

invitations are available.

181and concluding prayer.

T ~ R ~ ~ ~ ~

PRIL

Q

C 4

f i ~ r r e :zt.gr

Honor Jesus st- he

of ou r Faith. Question-

discussion.

The Value of the Good News

watch-

ages 4-6. Arrange prepared

from

the congregation

as

how

the

good

news

has

o improve their lives.

g

g

nd

prayer'

.

working seldom-work

~ H

W

lO6dLJ

10 rnin cal announcements and

Theocratic News. Speaker should

also discuss with audience what

could be said when featuring May 1

issue of The Watchtower.One might

Say that true peace could only come

by means of a ruler strong enough to

guarantee it. Psalm 72:7 says God's

Kingdom under Christ will bring

abundance of peace. As a righteous

ruler, he could do away with the

wicked and even assure the resur-

rection of those who have died. (Ps.

37:10, 11 Point out specilk points

from May 1 ssue that may be used

on magazine day or when offering

subscription on a complete donation

basis.

2.

minE4Be Wise-Apply the ~h~~

That You Learn. discusses

material with audience. Emphasize

need to study publications carefully

so that what is learned may be re-

membered and applied. Call attention

to practical points from recent publi-

cations that have local application.

Examples: how youths can deal with

situations at school; how to handle

activity by youngstws who

vacation. Make this a summe

rn by wise planning now

2 0 min: Bearing Fruit Wi

durance. Talk on material o

es 253-5 of the 1990

Yea

Warmly commend publishers

local congregation's share in

witnessing and bearing fruit

trials and dimcult circumstan

Song 72 and concluding pray

Schedule for congregation

i n the book Revehtion-Its

Climaz At Hand :

April

2: Pages

270% o 275%

1990

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Bible

and

Tract

Society

of

Pennsylvania

All rights

reserved.

OurKingdom

Ministry

(USPS

295-3613)

is

publishedmo

by

Watchtower

Bible and Tract Society

of NewYork, Inc., and International

Bible

Students

Association,

25

Columbia Heights,

Bmoklyn.

WEEK STARTING APRIL 1 6

g 3

I. LT d. gand

min Local annou ce

Announcements Om

ur

Ministry.

min

Boldly Declare the Good

ws. Question-and-answer discus-

of material. Read paragraphs as

e allows.

J NU RY sERV CE

Av Av Av Av

Pubs. Hrs. Mags.

~ . i .

I S~

Sp l Pior 239 128.4 82.0 55.1 5.4

Pios. 64,570 82.6 35.3 27.9 2.7

AUX. Pios. 28,093 58.9 25.3 17.2 1.5

pubs. 714,934 9.7 6.0 3.8 0.5

TOT L 807,836

Newly Dedicated Ones Baptized: 2,991

April 9: Pages 275% o 279*

April 16: pages 279' to 282%

April 23: Pages 282% o 286*

April 30: P ~ s86* to 290A

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Be Wise Apply the Things That

You

Lea

It is the goal of most humans to live

a

the happiness that could

be

theirs.

peaceful life. Thousands of books may even adversely affect the happin

give advice on how to have a others around them by th e things the

essful marriage, how to raise children, and do. How could this be so?

It

is s

to succeed financially, how to acquire because they do not apply God's wisd

good health, and numerous their lives. They may attend congreg

er subjects related to helping people meetings, circuit assemblies, and d

piness. Although some practical

conventions. They may be up-to-da

publics- what the Society's publications say

most people in the world are anything their life-style and the manner in

t happy and peaceful. Why is this so? they deal with others,

including f

2 ~h~ answer can be found in the ~ i b l ~

t

Christians, does not reflect applicati

:7, which says: The fear of Jeho-

the t ru th they have learned. What ne

o knowledge. wisdom be done? Such persons need to conce

discipline are what

mere

fools have de- on sowing with a view to the spirit s

A person cannot expect to have

they may bring true happiness into

d happiness if he does not acknowl-

OW lives and contribute to the happin

respect the Source of tru e knowl-

:79

.

and wisdom, Jehovah God.

WHAT TOAPPLY

The world is spiritually impoverished

~f

we individually become lax let

amished. ~ronically, his sad state of af

0 guard, and succumb to Satan, the w

irs is self-imposed, since an abundance of

0 0 imperfect flesh, we will lose th

ual food is available to

all

throughout

of having a close relationship with Jeh

e earth , and i t is free for the taking. (Prov.

Now, more than ever before, it is nece

; Rev. 22:17) Because people in the

to be alert to apply the things we lea

ct wisdom from Jehovah, they our congregation meetings and assem

to stumble about in spiritual dark- as well as through other provisions

2-32) On th e other hand, as organization. The world in which we

ovah's people, who respect his laws and a dangerous place that is constantly c

low his commandments, we are spiritual- ing. We need to e alert to apply the

well-fed and happy. (Isa. 65:13,14) Also, sel Jehovah lovingly provides through

e love that abounds in God's organization faithful and discreet slave, recogniz

us as Christ's true disciples. (John as food a t the proper time.-Matt. 24:4

es, the worldwide brotherhood of 6 1 the current program for our s

Witnesses gives living proof that assembly day, much good informati

rence to Bible teachings is the wise provided on how to stand

fim

as one

e to follow.

Practical suggestions are given on h

Still, some who are associated with Jeho- combat weakening influences, such a

's organization may not be experiencing couraging circumstances, the worldly


20/76

independence, and time-wasting distrac-

. Are we putting into practice the good

to recognize and submit to theocratic

rity, to be humble and modest, and to

13:17) Are family members helping

rse of life? Our selection of entertain-

e affected by the counsel we receive

e Scriptures. Unless there is diligent

things learned, there will

ce of mind and happiness will be de c t e d

-Phil. 4: 7-9; Jas.

:

2-25.

concerted effort in person'al and fami-

dy is needed. The Watch Tower Publi-

can direct us to detailed in-

tion about the application of Bible

Young People Ask book is an

eir children cope with today's complicated

nic world. By referring to such materi-

l get Jehovah's viewpoint on mat-

icine for an illness but never taking it,

gh we know it would alleviate the

e us the strength to endure. I n a time of

ur faith will not wither, causing us

f l l

away.-Matt. 13:6; Luke 8:13; Heb.

Elders and ministerial servants must set

es and children to apply the things they

e learning from God's Word and organiza-

ly strong. In this

family as a whole can be exemplary

ment for others inside and outside the

gregation.-Eph. 6:4; Tim. 3:4,12,1

WHO

T HELP

Among those attending the Mem

each year are many who need furthe

couragement to apply what they lear

to associate actively with the organiz

Loving consideration can be shown t

Bible students by teaching them ho

apply Bible principles in their lives and

to carry out God's righteous command

should demonstrate concern for those

are progressing toward becoming our b

ers and sisters in the faith.

Any who have become irregular or

tive should be helped to see the ne

share in regular activity with the orga

tion. They need to regain the peace

happiness that they previously en

when serving Jehovah more fully. (Joh

17) By kindly helping them to rekindle

appreciation for the truth and offer t

a sacrifice of praise, they will be ab

apply the things they learn and stay o

road to life.-Heb. 13:15; see Our

dom Service June 1979, page 7, and

ruary 1977, page

3.

l All God's people need to keep pace

Jehovah's fast-moving organization

cannot allow ourselves to be lured into

placency. We must always maintain

spirituality, keeping abreast of the

information provided through God's or

zation and making ready application

This takes diligent effort and a t time

sonal sacrifice. But Jehovah does not a

us what we are not capable of doing.

our Creator, and he knows what is be

us. Let us therefore prove ourselves w

continuing to be taught by Jehovah a

apply the things we learn. This will

praise to him and result in everlasting


21/76

1 o April 23,1990. Use a separate sheet of paper to write down an

s many of the questions as you can in the time allotted.

ences tha t follow the questions are for your personal research. Page and parag

rs may not appear on all references to The Watchtower.]

each of the folzowing statements

r False:

First Thessalonians apparently enjoys

the distinction of being the first of Paul's

letters to become part of the Bible can-

on. [si p. 227 par. 11

. Although the Mosaic Law covenant had

fenced off Gentiles from Jews, they be-

came united in approach to God through

Christ. [si p. 220 par. 101

of the benefits of Paul's imprison-

ment at Rome was that the brothers

were encouraged to speak the word of

God fearlessly. [si p. 223 par. 81

learned of the undeserved kindness of

God as a result of Paul's preaching the

good news among them. [si p. 225 par. 61

The modern-day remnant of anointed

Christians will not precede early anoint-

ed ones in the resurrection. [si p. 228

par. lo]

Some misunderstood ~a u l ' s ords in his

first let ter to the Thessalonians and con-

tended that the presence of the Lord was

imminent. [si p. 230 par.

31

Luke 3:1, would indicate that Luke

was a careful researcher and that he

consulted public records. [Weekly Bible

reading; see w89 11/15 p. 24.1

At Luke 17:30 Jesus was illustrating an

attitude; eternal judgments were not in-

volved. [Weekly Bible reading; see w88

9. Only Luke records that on one occ

Jesus miraculously restored the e

the high priest's slave. [Weekly

reading; see w89 11/15 p. 24.1

10. Jesus' statement at John 9:41, If

were blind, you would have no

means that some humans are si

[Weekly Bible reading; see w8

p. 31.1

Answer the following questions:

11 What release were the Galatians i

ing? [si p. 217 par. 111

12. How did the Philippians come to

the good news? [si p. 222 pars. 1'2

13. What resulted from the eafly su

of Paul's ministry a t Thessalonic

p. 227 pars. 3'41

14. What is the point of the illustrati

Luke 12:16-21? [Weekly Bible rea

see w86 7/15 p. 31.1

15. What meaning did Jesus' words at

23:30 have in his generation? [W

Bible reading; see re p. 112 par. 28

16. According to John 4:27, why

there such a reaction to the fac

Jesus spoke with the Samaritan wo

[Weekly Bible reading; see w90 3/

17. What two groups of people toda

spond to Jesus' voice, follow his lea

enjoy his tender care? (John 10:2


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When was 2 Thessalonianswritten? [si 27. While Paul was in Corinth,he sent

p. 230 par. 41

othy; Titus; Barnabas) to the cong

tion at Thessalonica in order to

the word or g~hraa;needed to

their faith

firm

and

to

comfort the

each of the foZZowing

p. 228 par 81

InGalatians, Paul argued mat a man is

28.

t seems

that the only one of th

declared righteous, not due to works of

apostles from Judea was (Peter;

law, but si p. 217 par. 91 thew; Judas Iscariot). (Luke 6:1

[Weekly Bible reading; see w8

be

in to hus- P. 8.1

bands, even

as

the congregation is in

to th e Christ. [s i p. 221

29. Only (Mark; Luke; John) tells us

par. 141

sus prehuman existence. [Weekly

reading;

s

w90 3/15.]

God-given superiority of Christ in the

face of heathen philosophy, worship

of angels, and Jewish traditions was

[si p. 225 par. 51

to

2 Thessalonians, the day of

Jehovah

wil l

not come unless

comes

first

and

gets

revealed.

[si p. 230

par.

61

. The only Gospel account that gives the

parable of the neighborly Samaritan is

that of Weekly Bible read-

ing; see w89 11/15 p. 24.1

30. The great goddess in Ephesus

(Venus; Artemis; Aphrodite). [si p

par. 51

Match the following scriptures to the

statements Zisted below:

Luke 5:l-6; Luke 8:30-32; Luke 16:9

John 7:37; Col. 2:8

31. As

long as we are alive, we shou

our money in a way that will

friends wit Jehovah

God

and his

Jesus. [Weekly Bible reading; se

4/22 p. 8.1

32. Jesus here alluded to a custom ad

. Being of short stature,

a

the eight-day Festival of Booths. [W

chief tax collector, climbed a tree o see

ly Bible reading;

s

w90 3/15.]

Jesus. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89

11/15 p. 24.1

33. The demons are aware that an ab

is God s eventual judgment for

n

each of the

[Weekly Bible reading; see

w87

P. 8.1

. The disciple Jesus loved was (Peter;

John; Paul). (John 13:23) [Weekly Bible 34. The apostle Paul here sounded a

reading; see w90 3/15.]

ing. [si p. 225 par. 91

Paul especially commended the congre- 35. One of six miracles that are uniq

gation at (Corinth; Ephesus; Philippi) Luke s Gospel. [Weekly Bible rea

for generous giving.

[si

p. 223 par. see

w 9

11/15 p. 24.1


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