Sunday, March 21
Children are an inheritance from Jehovah.—Ps. 127:3, ftn.
A child requires and deserves considerable time and energy from each parent. So if a couple have a number of children who are close in age, the parents may find it challenging to give each child the needed attention. Some couples who had a number of young children confessed that they felt overwhelmed. A mother may struggle with feeling drained physically and emotionally. Could that have an impact on her being able to study, pray, and share in the ministry regularly? A related challenge is being able to pay attention during Christian meetings and to benefit from them. Of course, a loving husband will do what he can to support his wife when their children need attention, both at meetings and at home. For example, he could help his wife with household chores. He will work hard to ensure that all benefit from a regular Family Worship program. And Christian fathers will regularly accompany the family in field service. w19.12 24 ¶8
March 15-21
NUMBERS 11-12
Song 46 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Why Avoid a Complaining Spirit?”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Nu 11:7, 8—How did the appearance and taste of the manna demonstrate Jehovah’s goodness? (it-2 309)
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 11:1-15 (th study 2)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Memorial Invitation: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. After the householder shows interest, introduce and discuss (but do not play) the video Remember Jesus’ Death. (th study 11)
Return Visit: (3 min.) Make a return visit on someone who showed interest and accepted the Memorial invitation. (th study 4)
Return Visit: (5 min.) After the conclusion of the Memorial talk, initiate a conversation with an interested person who attended and answer a question that he raises about the program. (th study 2)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Are You Preparing for the Memorial?”: (15 min.) Discussion. Make any necessary announcements regarding Memorial arrangements. Play the video How to Make Memorial Bread.
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 6 ¶7-13, box 6A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 70 and Prayer