Schedule for Week of September 20
WEEK STARTING SEPTEMBER 20
□ Congregation Bible Study:
cf chap. 10 ¶18-23, box on p. 107
□ Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 2 Kings 19-22
No. 1: 2 Kings 20:1-11
No. 2: Why Be Mild-Tempered? (Matt. 5:5)
No. 3: How Can a Person Love Jehovah if He Is Also to Fear Him? (rs p. 198 ¶4–p. 199 ¶1)
□ Service Meeting:
5 min: Announcements.
10 min: How Did We Do Last Year? Talk by the service overseer. Review the congregation’s activity during the past service year, focusing on the good things that were accomplished, and give appropriate commendation. Interview one or two publishers who enjoyed outstanding experiences. Mention one or two aspects of the ministry that the congregation can work on during the coming year, and offer practical suggestions for improvement.
10 min: “Instructions for Those Handling Service Meeting Parts.” Talk by an elder.
10 min: Help Your Child to Become a Publisher. Discussion based on page 82 of the Organized book. Interview an exemplary parent who has a young child who is an unbaptized publisher. How did he or she help the child to progress and qualify to become a publisher?