Sunday, July 25
Children are an inheritance from Jehovah.—Ps. 127:3, ftn.
Parents may at times feel overwhelmed by the challenges they face, but children are a gift from Jehovah. He is always available to help. He willingly listens to the prayers of parents. And he answers those prayers by means of the Bible, our publications, and the example and advice of other mature parents in the congregation. It has been said that raising children is a 20-year project, but parents never really stop being parents. Among the very best things they can give their children are love, time, and Bible-based training. Each child will respond differently to the training. However, many of them who have been raised by parents who love Jehovah feel as does Joanna Mae, a sister in Asia: “I am so thankful that my parents disciplined me and taught me to love Jehovah. They did not just give me life, they gave me a meaningful life.” (Prov. 23:24, 25) Millions of Christians could express similar sentiments. w19.12 27 ¶21-22
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