Sunday, March 7
The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation.—Jas. 1:27.
Just as Ruth stuck with the widowed Naomi, we need to provide ongoing support for those who lose a loved one in death. (Ruth 1:16, 17) Paula says: “Right after my husband died, I got a lot of support. As time passed, people’s lives seemed to go back to normal. However, my life had changed completely. It is a huge help when others realize that a grieving person needs support in the months—even years—following the death.” Of course, each person is different. Some seem to adjust to their new circumstances relatively quickly. For others, however, every activity they once shared with their loved one is a painful reminder of their loss. The ways people grieve vary from person to person. Let us remember that Jehovah gives us the honor and responsibility to care for those who have lost their mate in death. w19.06 24 ¶16
March 1-7
NUMBERS 7-8
Song 4 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Lessons From the Camp of Israel”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) Nu 7:1-17 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Memorial Invitation: (2 min.) Use the sample conversation. (th study 11)
Return Visit: (3 min.) Make a return visit on someone who showed interest and accepted the Memorial invitation. (th study 6)
Return Visit: (3 min.) Invite a former Bible student to the Memorial. (th study 12)
Return Visit: (3 min.) Invite to the Memorial a relative to whom you have witnessed in the past. (th study 17)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Organizational Accomplishments: (5 min.) Play the Organizational Accomplishments video for March.
Local Needs: (10 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 5 ¶17-22, box 5A
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 127 and Prayer