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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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Meetings
to
HelpUs
Make
Disciples
worked. Make fo a
K
STARTING JANUARY 15 1
l - l l o f insert
12-16 of insert by
emplary vo Ackno
roduc
K
STARTING JANUARY 22
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\&.
Our
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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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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APRlL
199
Vol.
33.
NO.
4
STATESOF
~ M k d l k ~
for
Fidd
Service
APRlL
2-8
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
23-29
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
vah's lovingprovisionsthrough Jesus sl&
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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
Watch Tower
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
TO Or from subheading.
TOo
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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
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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
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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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Memorial
May:
subsc ri~tion . ne-vear
The Christian Celebration
s. Six-month subscriptions to semi-
monthly editions can also
of any brochure, except the
br
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