Friday, July 23
The plans of the diligent surely lead to success.—Prov. 21:5.
God can give you “the power to act” and carry out a decision. (Phil. 2:13) So pray for the strength to act. Ask Jehovah for his holy spirit to give you the power you need. Continue praying even if an answer to your request seems to be delayed. As Jesus said: “Keep on asking, and it [holy spirit] will be given you.” (Luke 11:9, 13) Also, create a plan. To complete any project you start, you need a plan. Then you need to work according to that plan. Likewise, when you make a decision, list the specific steps you intend to follow to implement that decision. Breaking larger jobs into smaller tasks can help you track your progress more easily. The apostle Paul encouraged the Corinthians to set something aside for their contribution “on the first day of every week” rather than wait and try to collect funds when he arrived. (1 Cor. 16:2) Breaking large jobs into small tasks can also keep you from feeling overwhelmed. w19.11 29 ¶13-14
July 19-25
DEUTERONOMY 16-18
Song 115 and Prayer
Opening Comments (1 min.)
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
“Principles for Judging Righteously”: (10 min.)
Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)
Bible Reading: (4 min.) De 16:9-22 (th study 5)
APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a magazine to address a topic raised by the householder. (th study 3)
Return Visit: (4 min.) Begin with the sample conversation. Offer a publication from the Teaching Toolbox. (th study 4)
Talk: (5 min.) it-1 519 ¶4—Theme: Does the Christian Congregation Have Judges? (th study 18)
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Could You Serve as a Regular Pioneer?: (10 min.) Discussion by the service overseer based on the articles “Could You Try It for One Year?” and “Schedules for Regular Pioneering” in the July 2016 Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook. Play and discuss the video Jehovah Supports Our Ministry.
Local Needs: (5 min.)
Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) rr chap. 11 ¶1-8, intro video
Concluding Comments (3 min.)
Song 60 and Prayer