February 22-28

Song 106 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Practical Lessons From Nehemiah”: (10 min.)

• Ne 13:7-9​—Avoid bad associations (w13 8/15 1:5-8)

• Ne 13:15, 17, 18​—Put spiritual things first (w13 8/15 1:13-15)

• Ne 13:23-25​—Preserve your Christian identity (w13 8/15 1:16-18)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Ne 12:31​—What could have been the effect of having two choirs? (it-2-E 454 ¶1)

• Ne 13:31​—What was Nehemiah asking Jehovah to do? (w11-E 2/1 14 ¶3)

• What does this week’s Bible reading teach me about Jehovah?

• What points from this week’s Bible reading can I use in the field ministry?

Bible Reading: Ne 13:19-31 (4 min. or less)

First Visit: (2 min. or less) Offer the Memorial invitation to someone who shows little interest.

First Visit: (4 min. or less) Offer the Memorial invitation and Jesus—Where, How, Why—On DVD to someone who shows genuine interest. Lay the groundwork for a return visit. (jss)

Bible Study: (6 min. or less) Explain the Memorial to a Bible student, using the Bible Teach book (bh 25:1-9). Offer practical assistance to help the student attend.

Song 5

“Invite Everyone in Your Territory to the Memorial!”: (15 min.) Discussion. Explain how the congregation will cover its territory. When reviewing “Steps to Consider,” play the Memorial video. Encourage all to participate fully in the campaign and to cultivate any interest they find. Include a demonstration.

Congregation Bible Study: ivrch 13:16–14:4 (30 min.)

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 147 and Prayer