Watchtower: Kingdom Ministry, 1984 issues

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KINGDOM

MINISTRY I

JANUARY

1984

Vol.

27

~ d

UNITED

ST TES

OF AMERICA

Keep

Guarding .

Our Christian Trust

'At 2 Timothy 1:13, 14 the

apostle Paul admonished his fel-

low worker: "Keep holding the pat-

tern of healthful words that you

heard from me with the faith and

love that are in uonnection with

Christ Jesus. This k e rust &ard

through the holy spirit which is

dwelling in us." What is a trust? It

is something of value that is com-

mitted to the care of a Derson who

cherish both the knowledge and thr

ministry of the truth. They wan

to guard that Christian'trust well

EFFORT REQUIRED

3

G u ~ d i n gur Christian trust i

not easy. True, in some places you

may fhd yourself preaching un

der advantageous circumstances

By all means exert yourself fully

in such a good climate

in.

order to

must eventually render-= account. reach s .many people as possible

What was the trust mention@ by But in other territories, where th

or

Field

b f v i ~aul? He idenmed i&as "the pat- brothers preach under difficult cir

JANUARY 2 - 8

Dress and grooming

Why avoid a careless personal

appearance?

What are the good effects of

being presentable?

JANUARY

9

15

Positive Approach

Comment on positive points in

current magazines and month-

ly offer.

How can a positive approach

aid in makina a return visit?

tern of healthful .wordsHor what

we today usually refer to as, the

truth. Obviously Paul wanted Tim.

othy to have a deep appreciation

for the truth. Sf he referred to it

as a ' m e trust.

2 Did Paul mean that the Cqis-

tian trust consisted of just a knowl-

edge of the truth? No, it included

also the ministry associated with

the truth. These "healthful words"

needed to be preached both inside

,and outside of the congregation.

Concerning such preaching, Paul

said: "Preach the word. be a t it ur-

cumstances, they arb required to

adjust to that situation. While en

court41~ing nd protecting one an

other, with God's backing they se

to it that the preaching and teach

in&work moves ahead. (Phil. 4:13)

Our Christian trust must be guard

ed under all circumstances.

-

4

I f

we are truly interested in

guarding our Christian trust, w

will be serious about keeping up

with the truth and will'strive to us

the best methods in presenting i

to others. The thorough consider

ation we gave to the Live Forev

JANUARY 1 6 - 2 2

gently in favorable season, in trou- er book a t he Congregation Book

blesome season." Then he added: Study has been a real help. We now

from

house to

house

D o the work of an

evangelizer, have a better appreciation of it

What adva.ntages may there be fully accomplish your ministry." corltents and can thds more enthu

In

gettlng lnvrted In?

(2 Tim. 4:2, 5) Christians today

(Continued on page

8

col.,3

Why be Oiscreet in accepting

such an invitation?

ANUARY

23-29

Illustrations

What illustrationshaveyou used

effectively?

Why is discernment in selecting

illustrations important?

Schedule for congregation studies

the brochure Jehovah's Witnesses

the Twentieth Century:

1: Page 3 to 8*

8: Pagee 8 to 12 and

14 to 16'(Omit page 13.)

15: Pages 16 to 22

22: Pages 23 to 28 (top)

29: Pages 28 to 31

5:

Page 13

o first subheading.

o subheading.

FOR CONVERSATION

Hope for a/)tappy\

17:3-Everlasting life is

17:17-We can believe

W

Y B-

Highlights Worldwide Incream

1 When you read the 984 Year-

book, you will be thrilled with the

annual report on the worldwide

activities of Jehovah's Witnesses.

What joy is ours just to see the

tangible results of Jehovah's rich

blessing on the united efforts of his

dedicated people during the 1983

service vear

a ~ o n ggo Isaiah spoke propheti-

cally about our times and describedI

what we are privileged to experi-

ence today. In words of praise to

Jehovah he said: 'You have made

the nation populous; or it you have

made the rejoicing great." (Isa.

9:3) Then in that same verse he

proceeded to highlight further the

great rejoicing on the part of Je-

hovah's people, saying: "They have

rejoiced before you as with the re-

joicing in the harvesttime, as those

who are joyful when they divide

up the s$oil." These words of Isa-

iah remind us of what Jesus said

about a ready harvest and the need

for workers in the field.-Matt. 9:

35-38.

3The report show;-that on an

average 2,501,722 publishers were

active throughout the year andthat

we reached a new pdak of 2,652,

323. Both of these figures repre

sent a 7-percent increase over th

1982 se,rvice year. And just think

-there -was an

ipflux

of 161

896 newly baptized ministers o

the Kingdom, a 17-percent increas

over the preceding year

4 Jehovah's people have taken

seriously the apostle Pault$ ad

monition always Yo have plenty to

do in the work of the Lord,' an

this is reflected in a 14-percent in

crease in total hours

in

field ser

vice. p his time was well spent in

effective witnessing a$ is indicate

by other related increases. Tota

literature placements increased by

'12 percent Subscriptions soared by

28 percent How t h r i l w we are to

have had a share in this ministry

of the good news and now to hav

a record of the results

5 Much of the overall accomplish

ment in the field during the 198

serviceyear can be attributed to th

fact that on an average there wer

206,098pioneer ministers reporting

field service each month. ,This is

(Continued on page 8 eol.

1


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Meetings to Help-

UsMake isciples

-

WEEK

STARTING JANUARY 1

68

min:

Appropriate Announce-

for placing current maga-

d in Worship

Books

xt week's Service Meeting.

min: 1984

'Kingdom Increase'

rict Convention."' Elder serving

the convention coordinator dis-

-and-answer method in high-

1, 6

and

8-11.

min:

"Keep Guarding Our Chris-

(1)

the truth and

the ministry

are

a i h e trust.

51

and concluding p_rayer.

WEEK STARTING JANUARY 8

Congregation Study." Question-and-

answer. coverage preferably by Con-

gregation Book Study cond ctor with,

good teachlng apility. d u d e brief

discussion between two baok study

conductors who desire to encour-

age thorough advance preparation,

including looking up the scriptu&s.

-See Our Ministry book, pages

74-6.

7

min: Consider October Service

Report from Our Kingdom Ministry.

HOW did congregation do las t month?

Encourage magazine activity on

see

ond Saturday of the month. Bring

Our Ministry book for next week's

ServiCe Meeting.

Song

102

and concluding prayer.

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-

WEEK STARTING JANUARY 15

Song

55

5 min:

Local announcements.

10

mln:

Organized to Accomplish

Our Ministry. Talk based on

pages

77-81.

15

min:

"Improving Our Teaching

Ability-By Effective Use of Illus-

trhtions." Question-an+lanswer dis-

89

cussion. Paragraphs

4-6

can be cov-

min:

Local announcements

.dd

ered in discussion between Theocratic

co ht s report. Ministry School ov er se r and a ca-

min:

"Presenting the Good pable publisher, drawing points from

s-With a Positive Approach." Study

34

in School Guidebook. They

-and-answer discussion. In should apply points to teaching on

4

and

5

Bible studies with ive -Forever or

a few experienced publishers, United in Worship book.

15 min: l b 4 Year?~okHighlights

have done, or heard others do, to Worldwide Increase. Enthusiastic

their presentations more pos- brief introduction based on first para-

e m r a t e negatives. graph, pointing to incresses as basis

be assigned in advance. for rejoicing. Discuss remainder of

min:

"New Book to Be

Used

for artiale

with

aqdience, using question-

~ e wook

to

Be

Used for ongregationStudy

During the week of Febru

will start to use t h 4

n Worship of the Only l'ru6

t our Congregation Book Stud-

It will provide the b&is for

As is true of most of our books,

re are answers to the majority of

study questions right in the para-

It

is recommended that

If ,they f i e reaa a t a m o m

this wi l l afEord opportunity

harmony with the insttuctions a t

ottom of the aaee. the conduc-

ill ask those - q u e s t i o n c a t

e . invitme comments from the

e h-attendance who have

quick minds or m q y years of expe-

rience in t h e t ru th may quickly vol-

unteer to comment on these points.

But it would be a

fine

thing if the

conductor would also give loving en-

couragement to others to share

J Excellent cri are

included with th e stu y material' D

not sFp

a m e

yethemr d

z:

ke?om&h on how

they

to the material u n d e a u s -

s i ometimes several comments

may be desired. As minted out in

t h e & chapter of the bbpk,_learn-

in to reason on auestlqns ?3 EX

tizely in €he lieht of the Scriatures

-

9 - 1 Z e B e *a import t' abilities

for us as Christians.

THOROUGH PREPARATION

NEEDED

'This Wook has been so designed

(Continued on

p ge

-7,

coz

1

and-answer method. Commend broth-

ers for zealous participation in King-

dom service and encourage all to

read Ysarbook personally or in

Sam

ily groups. Remind brothers to bring

School brochure for next week's Ser-

vice Meeting.

Song

110


WEEK

STARTING JANUARY 22

Song

67

5

min:


30 min:

Neutrality Toward Politi

cal -airs. Consideration of materia

in the School brochure, pages

12-16,

under the subject of "Flag Salute,

Anthems and Voting." Have a well-

prepared, qualitled elder handle this.

It is important for us to hwe our

Scriptural position on these issues

clearly in pind. Consider the openihg

portion of this section of the brochure

by means of a talk. Jesus' example

and his teacliings set-thepattern fof

dl Christians, inclpding youths. Con-

sider the significance of

John'6:15;

17:16

and

18:36.

Also, codider what

the textbooks say about the neyt~

position of early Christians. \

Allow sufacient time to diseuss the

material under the subheadings"The

Flag

Salute," "National Anthems and

School Songs," and "Elective Ofaces

and Poslbons." Draw attention

to

the

s o p d Scriptural basis for not salut-

ing and not singingin connectionwith

rtr iot ic services. Help tpe brothys

o reason on whether ~tISScr~ptu

ally proper to stand or not to stand

for patriotic services on certain oc-

casions. Reason

with

the brothers as

to why it is appropriate that Witness

youths keep free from school pol-

itics. Loyalty to

God's

otganization

is shown by such conformity. High

light such matters in the discussion.

The material, after the opening talk,

could be handled principally by ques-

tions and answers. \

10

min:

Encourage participation in

magazine work on the fourth Satur-

day. Suggest t - m g points with two

30-

60-second presentations

Song

105


OCTOBER SERVICE

REPORT

Av. Av. Av. Av.

Pubs. Hra. M g . R.V. Bi.St.

Spl P h . 349 130.7 1024 52.4 5 4

Pi-.

,

.

28,126 86.8 55.3 31.6, 3.4

Aux. Pi-.

44,753 59.6 40.9 17.0 1.4

Pubs.

569,852 9.0 7.6 3 6 0.4

TOTAL

043,080

IUowly

Dedicatedon& Baptized:

2,426

DuringOctobor

anothu now po8k

in tho toti1

numkr rogular o n w n

wa8

rorhod.

An

other tommondabt katuro of thb rowrt I8

that

8

many onrolled as

auxiliary

pionwrs

Compared with 0atob.r

a

year ago

38 028

more puwiahon reported.

t

ua co;t~nA to

maketho morl of

our

ministry.-Rom. 11:13.

Ow Kin

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published monthly by

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and Tmct

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984 ~ i n ~ d o mncreasegg istrict Convention

The little one himself will become

a

thousand

Do not those prophetic words of Isa- convention city, but it is preferred tha

Jehovah's prophet went on to say

at 'the small one will become a mighty

myself, Jehovah, shali speed it

e exciting times in view of the growth

to attend the 1984 district conven-

Last' summer in the contiguous

States an all-time peak atten-

of 1,124,070 was reached. Think

the privilege of being a part. of the

larger attendance expected for over

"Kingdom Increase" District Con-

planned for this summer, and

hearing how Jehovah is speeding up

Kingdom work and about the share

each can have in it before the end

To assist you in making neces-

arrangements to be in attendance,

will find a list of these conventions

page 6: The following information

help you to arrange to be there

to assist others, especially newly

ones, to attend every session

s well.-Gal. 6:lO.

you attend at the location indicated so

as to prevent unnecessary crowding.

4

Where the chart indicates that a

portion of a circuit, such as or

is assigned to

a

particular location, i

simply means that those congregation

in the part of the circuit closest to tha

convention should attend where inilicat

ed and the rest of the circuit should

attend the convention closest to them

as shown elsewhere on the list.

ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS

You should make your own rooming

arrangements directly with the hotel o

motel by using the information that wil

be

provided by the convention through

your congregation. In most cases you

will pay less than the regular rate

charged by the hotel or motel, since the

conveption has negotiated for a larg

number of good quality rooms to be se

aside for this purpose. These rooms wil

be assigned by the hotel or motel only

to those identifying themselyes as Jeho

vah's Witnesses or as delegates attend

ing the Watchtower Convention. By th

middle of December

1983, your congre

gation will have received a list of hotels

SELECTING YOUR CONVENTION

&d motels in the convention city tha

Listed on page 6, in date order, is are cooperating closely with the Society'

convention city and the circuits rooming arrangement.

t

will show th

portions thereof) assigned to attend address of the facility, its agreed-upon

convention. Unless there are exten- rates and the phone number to be used

circumstances, you should attend in making your reservations. PLEASE

convention to which your circuit is NOTE: The program will start a t 1:30

Where .two or more conven- p.m. on Thursday.

are being held a t the same location,

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

As soon a

should attend on the dates shown your congregation receives the list o

your circuit or portion thereof. hotels and motels from the convention

Those circuits in the chart marked organization you should IMMEDIATE

an asterisk *) have some congre- LY phone the hotel or motel of you

located a little closer to another choice, identifying yourself as one o

OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY, JANUARY 198


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Witnesses or

as

a delegat; the need. Also, they may care f6r such

the watchtower Convention. ones

in

other ways. (Acts 20;35;

Jas; 2

so will qualify you for the agreed- 15-17; ohn 3:17,18) We are confiden

rates listed. One night's deposit that loving concern

will

be shown to

l

be requirea at all locations to hold who need our help. 2 Cor. 6:ll-13; John

room and should be sent directly to 13:35; Gal. :lo) However, the conven

hotel or motel as soon,as You make tion Rooming Depqtment will endeavo

reservations- Do not make room- to provide rooming accommodations fo

arrangements You do not,intend to those with special needs who cannot

be

( ~ a t t . :37) Motels or hotels are c a m ' for by themselves or by thosd

obzigatd to hold the rooms or ex- in the congregation where they attend

the special rat beyond the cut- These may isk the convention coordina

d te ZDithout a deposit. If You find tor in their congregation for a Specia

necessary for good reason to cancel

Needs Room Request Form, discussing

accommodations, you should Write their situation with him a t that time

phone the hotel or motel directly, Those with special needs are the only

as far in advance'as possi-

ones that should use this form. They

This makes the room available to

should

fill

it

out

and

return

it

to

the

delegates

need

accommoda-

convention coorvinator to be checked

The convention Rooming Dep t-

or completeness, accuracy and

w ll monitor the arrangement

and

cation of circumstances. Even thoukh

additional information through the convention coordinator forwards i

such

as

which to the convention Rooming mpdmbn

motels are filled after

a

month or

the

individual will be notified

directly

as

well as any additional ones it

of the accommodati'ons by the Roomiq

find

necessary to

add

to

the

list* f Department. This should be done wel

hotel oremotelyou call first is filled,

call your next selection from the ahead of the qonvention. The publishe

and so on.

with special needs .should NOT simpl

DQRMITORIES: feweonventions use

go to the convention and request a room

dormitories

in

order to qccommo-

when he arrives, because the convention

all

those attending. Usually con-

Rooming Department needs the verifi

will receive information on

cation of the congregation's convention

a month or so after the first ho-

or motel listing. Those needing ac-

Private home accornrnod~tionsiste

of this type should follow by the convention are usually set asid

in accord 'with the instructions for those with limited funds who woul

the list that is sent to the congrega- experience real hardship if such accom

by the convention.

modations were not available. They

ar

SPECI L

NEEDS: Nrangements to not intended for those who want free o

for those with special needs should inexpensive rooms just to save money

made by the conmegation where these Nor is it Proper to Presume upon th

Elders and others aware of such F o s ~ i t a l i t ~f our brothers by expectin

can lovingly extend help.

them to accommodate delegates extr

often involves taking others with days so they can visit vacation spots o

in their own group, for' ex-le, do other things before or after the con

in full-time service, tlie elderly, vention. These rooms are for the con

infirm, the deaf or others who have vention period

only.


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1 DELEGATES ATTENDING FROM OUT

accommodatiorls and yet give preference

THE ASSIGNED AREA: District,con- to the hotels or motels that cooperate

are arranged at many locations Our aim with thbii's rooming arrangemen

reduce travel. In nearly, every case, is to help-delegates to be accommodated

location assigned for you to attend as comfortably and economically as pos-

the one nearest your congregation. sible, so they will be refreshed and fully

literature, food orders, and so able to enjoy the fine spiritlid program

are planned on the premisb that

SIGN LANGUAGE SESSIONS

majority will attend the convention

12

S

Shown in the accompanying

which they are assigned. However, if

chart, sign language translation will be

f6r important reasons must attend

provided

at 16 specific convention

location other than the one assimed, cities.

No

provisions will be made at m y

may ask the convention coordina- other conventions for sign languhge.)We

in their congregatibn for the address know this will prove t be a real blessing

the convention headqudters where

to

those w i t ~ t h i i pecial need by ~rovi

wish to attend. He will find these ing good quality translating and larger

listed on the back of the Spe- groups with which to enjoy upbuilding

Needs Room Request Fo?. Unless fellowship. Those who are signers can

persons have8 pecial needs, they do much to let the deaf in their congre

ot

use the Special Needs Room gation know of these arrangements and

Form. Rather, they should write help them to attend where the sigp lan

the convention headquarters where guage provision is mkde by the Society

wish to attend and request a copy

[NOTE TO

THE

BODY OF ELDERS

the hotel or motel listing for that lo- Upon receiptof this insert and the Rec

sending a stamped,

ommended Lodging Locations list from

with this request. Up0n the district convention committee,please

of this listing of hotels and mo-

announce

at

the

next

Service Meeting

they should proceed just as if they s well as at the following

Watchtowe

using the list for their local ZUea.

study the location and the dates as

l YOUR COOPERATION APPRECIATED: signed by the Society for the congreka

smoothness with which this rooming tion.

~t

would be good, o underline on

functions depends largely the circuit list the assigned convention

the cooperation of everyone involved. city, and the dates for the congregation

instance, if a number of delegates and post that portion of the insert on

ahead and make reservations on the information board.

0

before the congregation re- The elder serving as the

the list of facilities that are coordinator should conduct the Servic

with the convention Room- Meeting part covering ithis insert as

De~a~ t m en t ,t could cause a major scheduled, as well as handle other con

in negotiations. Also, it could' vention material and annbulicements on

in difficulties if a large number of the meetings. ~ h k novering this insert

choose, for one re,ason or

an

please read

all

cited scriptures and para

to'makp their own arrangements graphs 1, 6, 8-11. All elders will wan

facilities not 1isted:that have not to cooperate fully and offer suggestion

with the convention roop- to ensure the prompt, enthusiastic a nd

arrangement. The listing is broad effective handling of convention-related

to give a choice of good quality material.]


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. 984 DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

Cicero, IL: Ill. 1 11; Ind. 5'. .

Greensboro, NC: N.C. 2 6. S.C. 1/;1-A 1-B, l/42; Va. l/22-A.

Greenville SC: Ga. l/44'. A c 3; end 2/35.

~acksonvilie.FL: Fla. 3 .2/35, 12.

Los Angeles, CA (Japangse and sign language also): Calif.

4. 5. 6-A. 6-B. 7. 9. 17. 21. 24. 25-A. 31. 32. 36. 37. 38.

, ,

44 4 7 U.S. ~aprhebe.

LouiAvilie, ICY: Ind. 6; Ohio 6-A, 6-C.

Monroe, LA: La. 2. 6; Miss. V33-B, %4-A; Tepas 1

New Haven CT: Corn.

1.

N.Y. 14*, 16-A; R.I. 1-C.

Pine B+E,

AR:

~ r k .,

.

St. LOUIS,MO: Ill. 1/26-B, 7; Mo. 1, 2, 1/24, 3/45, 7.

St. Petersburg, FL: Fla. l/37, 9.

Springfield. IL:

Ill.

3, 4, 6-A, 1126-B; Mo. 1/45.

Tucson, AZ;Ariz. 3-A, 4, 5; N. Mex. %1.

Wheeling, WV: Pa. 7, 14; W. Va. 2-A, 143.

Wilmington, DE: N.Y. 22-B*; Pa. 1 , 2', 3, 6.

Augusta, GA: Ga. 1/33. 1/28; S.C. %l-A, 3/42, l/33.

Birmingham

AL:

Ala. I*, 2 4 5-A, 1/36; Miss. 1l33-B.

Cicero,

IL:ill.

2, 13; Mich.'4-8.

Denver, CO: Colo. 1, 2, 3; N. Mex. 2-B.

Greenville SC: Ga. 1/48; N.C. 4; Tenn. l/41.

~un t ing toh ,WV: Ohio 2/34, 6-B. 15.; Tenn. l/35; W. Va. l/23.

Louisville,

KY

nd. 2, 4;

Ky.

V33.

Madison,

WI:

ll. 9-A; Iowa V24; WIS. 2,

Midland, TX: N. Mex. 3/41; Texas 3/49, 18.

New Haven CT: Con 2-A*, 2-B', 3; N.Y..3*.

North

fort ̂

ers F 8 Fla. 6 8.

Ogden UT: l aholl-A*, V43; ke v, 2-A*; Utah

1

2.

Pine ~iluff

AR:

Ark. 1, l/24; Miss. 3-A',

Pontiac,

GI:

nd. 7-B; Mich. 1 , 2, 3, 4=Ae, 5, 6, 8, go, 10,

11, 12, 13*, 14; Ohio 2/35.

Portland, ME: Maine 1 ; N.H. 1-Be, 1-C*.

,

St, Petersburg, FL: Fla. l/35, 10'.

San Francisco, CA: Calif. 26, 34, 40.

Tacoma WA: Oreg. 3, 7; Wash. 2, 5, 7, 8.

~ u c s o n , ' ~ ~sign language also): Ariz. 1, 2, 3-B.

Wheeling

WV:

Ohio 14; Pa. 8 2/310-A, 10-B.

~ i lming tbn ,DE: N.J. 4'; Pa. 4 5', 9-A, 9-C,

11.

Reno,

NV:

Calif. 14, 43-B.

Rochester , NY: N.Y. 8, 21, 2/322-k

St. Paul, MN: Minn. 1 , 2, 3, 4,

5

6, 7, V28; N. ~ a k . -B

S. Dak: V31.

St. Petersburg, FL: Fla. 2.

Sa p Antonio, TX (Spanish

pfig :

Texas 20-S, 21-S, 23-S.

San Francisco, CA (sign language also): Calif. 11, 13, 1

75 R .

- .

Springfield, MA (sign language also): Mass. 4, 7-B; R.

1-A,

1-B.

Tallahassee, FL: Ala. 1/36; Fla. 11';

Ga

%1, 3/47-B.

Vancouver, B.C.. Canada (Korean only): Calif. 1/315-C-K

(N.W. U.S. Korean).

JULY 12-15:

Campbellville,'Ont., Canada (Chinese only): Ea ste rn U,

Chinese.

Cicero, IL (Greek and Spanish only): Calif. 6-C-G; Ill. 14-

Kans. 3-C-S; Ohio 1 74 .

Des Moines, IA: Iowa 1, 2, l/23. V24;

Minn

V48; Mo. 3-B

Nebr. V44.

Glens Falls. NY: N.Y. 16-B. %22-A. 24.

Hampton

VA:

N.C.

1.

Va. i.

Hialeah.

b~

(~ pa ni sh 'o nl y) : la. 14-S, 15-S. 16-S. 18-S.

Houston, TX: exas 2/37,-8, 17.

Long Island City, NY (Fr ench only): N.Y. V220-A-F (Frenc

congregations: Stamford, Conn.; Boston, Mass.; Jerse

City, N.J.; Brooklyn, N.Y., Central ; Brooklyn, N.Y

South: Manhattan. N.Y.: Nvack. N.Y.).

,

~ouisvi l ie,

KY:

Ky.

2;

oh10

:

Memphis, TN: Ark. 11~4;Miss. 2'; Mo. 11~4;Tenn. 2.

Miami, FL (French only): Fla. 17-F.

Natick, MA (Portugue se only): Mass. 7-A-T.

Pullman, WA: Idaho 1-B, 2; Oreg. V25-A; Wash. 3-B, l/24-

4-B.

Reno, Nb Nev. 1 ; Oreg. 1-B, 1-C.

Rochester

NY:

N.Y. 7, 9-A, %9-B, %13.

San Antoiio. TX (Soanish onlv): Texas 19-S: 22-S. 26

- - .

27-B-S 27'-C-S.

San ~ieg'o,CA: Calif. 1, 2*, 3. 16'. 20, 28'. 30'.

33

3

45', 46'; Nev. 2-B.

San Francisco, CA: Calif. 10, 19, 29, 39-A*.

Savannah GA: Ga. V33, 7-A'; S.C. %l-A, 2/33.

springfieid,

I&i:

MaSs. 2, 3.

JULY 19-22:

Amarillo, TX: ans. 11~2-gN. Mex. 2-A', 3; Texas 1/49, 1

El

Paso, TX (Spanish only): Ariz. 6-S; Colo. 7-S; Tex

24-S. 2 53 , 27-A-S.

Erie. PA: N.Y. V29-B. lI213: Ohio V213-B: Pa. 9-B

l/3.10-~,12.

Glens Falls,

NY

N.Y. 6; Vt. 3/41-A, 1-B.

Houston, TX: Texas 2, 16.

Long Island City, NY French only): N.Y. 1/220-A-F (Frenc

congregations: Chicago, Ill.; Elizabeth, N.J.; Newar

N.J.; Brooklyn, N.Y., Ea st ; Brooklyn, N.Y., W est; Queen

N.Y.; Philadelphia, Pa.).

Los Angeles, CA (Chinese and Spanish only): Calif. 48

4 9 4 5 0 4 , 5 1 4 , 5 2 4 , 53-5, 5 4 4 , 5 5 4 56-S, 5 7 4 5 8-

Western U.S. Chinese.

Los Angeles, CA (Korean only): Calif. 2/315-C-K0.

Memphis, TN: Ark. 3; Ky. V41; TBM. 3.

Richfield, OH: Ohio 1, V35, 8,

11.

13-A, %13-B.

Salem, OR (Spanish only): Wash. 9-S.

San Francisco, CA: Calif. 8*, 15, 27, 41.

JULY 26-29:

Ft . Worth , TX: Texas %3, 1/37,

15.

Richfield, OH (sign language a so ) : Ohio 1/22, 3, %4, 10, 1

AUGUST 2-5:

k

Elmont, NY (Spanish only): Mass. 6-S; N.J. 9-S, 10-S; N.Y

25-5, 2643, 27-S, 28-S; Pa. 15-S.

Ft. Worth, TX (sign language also): Texas 5, 6.

AUGUST 9-12:

Elmont, NY: N.J. 1 ; N.Y. 1, 4, 10 , 20-B, 23..

.

Ft. W orth, TX: Texa s 12-C, 13, 14.

AUGUST 16-19:

Elmont, NY (sign language also): N.J. 5; N.Y. 2, 5, 1

18, 19.

AUGUST 23-26:

Elrnont, NY: N.J. 2, 8; N.Y. 11, 12, 17.


7/60

Improving Our Teaching Ability

er for January and

Feb-

By Effective -use of lllustrationa

You Can Live Forever in Para-

e on Earth, for contribution of $2.50.

Any two of the following books for

n Our teaching

work*

how

can

page 169 the Guidebook says:

A

on of $1.00: Choosing, Com- we help people to grasp mentally

the

illustration should be easily visual

tary on James, "Eternal Purpose," Spiritual t ruths from God's Word? ized, with not too

many

elemen

presented

at

one time.

It

should b

April and May: The benefit from pointed counsel being

pointed

and concrete.n When assign

chtower subscrlptlon for one year studied' How can we help people to

merits

are for

the

~

d contribution of $3.50. Six-month meditaieeeply

on

spiritual things

ns are $2.00 each.

cratic Ministry School, thoughtfu

and be motivated in their minds and consideration can be given to deve

9

earts? One way

is this:

Effective

oping illustrations that are appro

beginning of first

Service

f verbal illustrations--using priate to th e material and to th

handling familiar examples to make matters audience.

ncements can give brief reminders more easily understood.

rning its use as expressed in letter

sThe ability to use good illus

IMITATE JESUS

trations comes from being alert t

~ ~ ~ $ ~ y b ~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ ~ $ ~closeesus examinationas the masterf his eacher.each- circumstancesxample, on a aroundery hots daily.ay, howo

it -to congregation file for

reference. Brothers are encour-. ing methods reveals that of ten he refreshing is a tal l, cool glass o

d to fill out card promptly, having it used illustrat ions to rebuke oppos- water Bu t of what spir itual aspect

erly signed, witnessed and dated. ers (Marks 12:12, ,IT), to counsel can this refreshment remind us? Je

cuit assemblies having the new

his disciples (Matt. 18:l-6; Luke 22: hovah's mercy? the waters of t ru t

wi l l give the public talk mine the at ti tude of those lis ten-

cious association of our brothers

bmit Cod's Rulership ing to him. (Matt. 13:lO-15; John 6: and so forth.

in February, circuit overseers will

a

talk

with

the

tteme

UGod9s

48-69) However, it seems apparent,

Much can

be

learned from ob

that the chief

aim

of Jesus' illustra- serving how the Society's publica

You

Escape

~h~~World's

D ~ ~

i6ns was to teach concerning the tions use illustrations, and on occ

?" is the title of .the special public

Klngd'Jm. (Matt. 13:31-35) Some of sion we may repeat some of thes

k to be presented i q l l congregations Jesus' i~~u St ra ti0n Sere Very shor t, with good effect. For example o

1 Congregations attending a just a sentence Or two. Others were pages 32 and 33 of th e Live ko

cuit assembly or having the visit of longer.

ever book there is a simple illus

on that date

will

Fpr example

when Peter asked trat ion about a man on the wron

8- The Jesus how manb times a brother road who is examining a map. H

not be given before Aprll

should be forgiven, did Jesus an- need fo r humbly accepting prope

werer thatmmediatelye,should byot ounselingeep accounte- direction is compared to the need o

to

be

given

a free copy of

the small

sincere people 'to accept Jehovah

tion of the new songbook, Sing prais-' of th e i h j u r ~but be loving, merci- direction and align their lives wit

to Jehovah. Congregations providing ful and f o r g l ~ g ?o. Rather, Jesus his Word. On page 36 of the

Liv

copies to pioneers may request cred- related a simple illustration about Forever book th e impossibility of

n the mohthly Remittance and Credit a slave who owed a large Sum

o

meat chopper being assembled b

money to a king. (Matt- 18:21-35) having it s p q t s shaken in a washtu

New Publications Available:

iness-How to Find It

The lesson was made to Stand out well illustrates how the existenc

clearly by contrasting two Courses of an orderly universe required a

-Hungarian of action. And the conclusion made

intelligent Creator. Remember sim

United in Worthip of the O n l ~ rue a d irect personal application. What

illustrations are best.

jesu

se

God Japanese was the effect of this illustration?

little things to explain big things

Watch TOwer Publications Index, 1976 Even today our hearts are touched

things

easy

to to explai

1980 -Spanish

when

we

read and

understand its deep spir itual truths.-Matt. 13:44

you Can Live Forever in Paradise on powerful message urging us to be

23~2 4; 4~32 , 3.

Earth

-CebuanO, Igbo#lokOl forgiving.-See United in Worship,

7 A of

caution:

I;

an illu

Papiamento page 134, paragraph 9.

y Yourself to Reading and Writ-

tration is complicated, in bad tas

ing -French PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS or just does not fit the situation,

News f o r ~ ~ lations-~apanese

'But how-d ~es ne acquire skill Should not be used. But,if we wor

s There a God Who Cares? and experience in using illustra- a t it , we can develop th e ar t of u

-Konkani (Kanarese Script), tions? Fir st, ,review the material ing effective illugtrations. They ca

Vietnamese in the Theocratic Ministrg School help us to teach the deep truth

ingdom News No. 32

-Chinese, Guidebook on "Fitt ing Illus trations,"

of God's Word and motivate hones

Japanese, Korean pages 168-71. In paragraph 8 on hearted ones to serve Jehovah.

Book


8/60

Christian Trust

(ContJ

PRESENTlNQ

THE

GOOD NEWS

siasticallv recommend i t to othe

during .T&uuy. Listening close

a Positi~e~ pproach

A positive mental attitude con-

greatly to a happy and pro-

ministry. When we

rpreach

good news, whether from house

house, on the streets or else-

we should do so expecting to

with success. We should ap-

each person, assuming that

is sheeplike aV heart or will a t

to the Kingdom messagk.

Jesus sent out his disciples,

offered this counsel: "Wherever

enter into a house say first, 'May

house have peace."" (Luke 10:

6) They were not to prejudge as

"a friend of

peace" was in

house or not. Apositive approach

may we display such a positive

in our field ministry?

SPE K WITH CONVICTION

way is to speak the truth

conviction: We are preaching,

just another religion, but the

thak leads to life We know

the future holds. We know the

for man's present. dilemma

what bonest-hearted ones must

to learn the

solution.

This con-

will help us speak like the

whose boldness even their

Had to acknowledge. Note

4:13, which says: "When they

the outspokenness of Peter

John, they began to recog-

about them that they dsed to

with Jesus."

Some publishers may feel they

not uahfied to preach the good

k

y may think they never

become effective and experi-

publishers.

They may regard

return visits or conducting

studies as something, beyond

abilities. However, such nega-

thinking is counterproductive.

how Jehovah corrected Jere-

thinking and encouraged him.

1:7) So take a positive approach

the preaching work, imitate

prophets and the apostles, a@

too, can become more effeetive

proclaiming the good news.

Our manneq of expressing our-

selves has much to do with reaching

the hearts of those who listen. Neg-

ative expressians prompt negative

replies and so they do not reach a

person's heart or motivate him. Bet-

ter results will likely be achieved

with more posltive statements such

as: "I am sure you see the value

of learning more about the Bi le."

Or: I would like to leave this gub

lication with you. I t is an excellent

Bible study ald and will certainly be

of value to you a ~ dour family."

STRESS

POSITIVE INFORM TION

In witnessing, we often comment

on the world's problems. But i t \ is

usually best to switch quickly to

God's solution and to a description

of the blessings that will replace the

troubles we see today. For example,

the tltle of the book being offered

this month is you Can Live Forever

in

Paradise on Earth.

A

positive ti-

tle The scriptures for the Topic for

Conversation also present a positive

view, namely: "Everlasting life is

possible" and "We can believe the B1-

ble." With such statements our pre-

sentation of the good news will take

on an optimistic tone.

~f

timd per-

mits, we could read paragraph 14 on

page 14 as we offer the Live Forever

book this month. I t will qdd to our

positive approach. Similarly, when

we offer the magazines, we should

look for positive statements that will

help the person a t the door to see

that our message is truly good news.

6Presenting the good news with

a positive approach will also result

in personal benefits. It will ihcrease

our joy in the field ministry. We

will view each person as a potential

Bible student, someone who needs

the truth. We will'not be discour-

aged when people are unresponsive

or when they speak m an unkindly

manner. What a blessing it is to have

an accurate knowledge of the truth

that can set one free. &e certainly

want to present it in a positive way.

to demonstrations and experienc

presented a t the Service Meati

will help prepare us for the fie

ministry. Discussing with othe

the contents of the book and ho

to present i t i n the field will lik

wise aid in making our minist

more effective.

5Have you had th e joy of co

ducting a home Bible study in m

Live Forever book? If so, have yo

noticed how quickly the interest

ones learn and how they readi

act

on what they learn? One sist

writes: "Having just returned hom

from our 'Kingdom Unity' Distri

Convention, my heqrt is filled

overflowing.

I

just had to write a

share my joy with you. I had t

privilege of seeing three of my B

ble students symbolize their ded

cation by water baptism." Then s

commented that the Live Forev

book had hastened their progre

toward dedication and baptism. Ot

e rs have made1 imilar commen

CONTINUE TO GU RD OUR TRUST

Accepting the Christian trus t

one thing. Continuing to guard

is quite another. Undoubtedly th

i s why Paul also wrote Ttmoth

"Continue in the things that y

learned and were (persuaded to b

lieve, knowing from what perso

you l e a ~ p e d hem."

(2

Tim. 3:1

At 2 Peter 1:5-8 we find simil

exhortation.

We certainly want to 'qonti

ue in the things we learned.' W

have no desire to become "inacti

or unfruitful." We waht to gua

jealously "the pattern of healt

ful words" and the ministry of t

t r u th th a t has been cgmmitted

our care. Our goal is to render

satisfactory account for this "fi

trust" that Jehovah has so gene

ously placed in our possession. L

us look to him for the wisdom a

spiritual strength that will ma

this possible.

(Cont'd)

increase, or more than

additional pioneers, over last

Great potential for continued

is seen in the total of

home Bible studies re-

a 13-percent increase over

No doubt many of those now

are well on their way to '

new praisers of Jehovah.

There were 514,920 more per-

attending the Memorial cele-

in 1983, making a total of

8-percent incrdase

1982. What fine potential for

increase is seen in these

Does not this encouraging re-

port On

last year's activity move

YOU

to want to contlnue doing a11

th a t

YOU

can in Kingdom service

during the current 1984 service

year? How very appropriate our

1984yeartext as taken from Philip-

pians 1:14: "Speak the word of God

fearlessly" Many of us may, in-

deed, be faced with trialsome situa-

tions in carrying out our ministry

during 1984, but that Was also the

situation with many of our broth-

e r s scattered

thtoughout the world

during 1983. Still, Jehovah did not

allow trialsome seasons to 'slow

down his work, and this is clearly

evident from the compiled repo

Speaking fur ther about Jeh

vah's blessing upon his modern-d

spiritual nation, Isaiah said: "Y

have added to the nation; 0 Jeh

vah, you have added to the natio

you have glorified yourself. Y

have extended afar all the borde

a f the land." (Isa. 26:15) To wh

extent Jehovah will continue to i

crease the blessings upon his peop

this 'side of the great tribulatio

we do not know. But certainly it

the desire ,of each one of us to

able to receive news of the "fin

report" h d ejoice for having h

a share in th e Work assigned.


9/60

OUR

increase Praise to Jehovah

During February

1 Jehovah deserves to be praised up ,interest we find in the fiel

Kl

He is worthy of honor because he placing literature is just the sia

reated all things, including us-

he

real goal is to make discipl

(Rev. 4:l l) We owe our lives to

who

can share

with

us in prai

M N

STRY

him. For this we are grateful and

feel motivated to praise Jehovah in

ing our God. (Compare Acts 2:42

46, 47.) Strive to start studies. Th

an^ ^^

yanCBf3bu

in-

Live P o r e ~ e r

ook makes conduc

FEBRUARY

984

crease

your

praise to Jehovah during studies easier, enabling eve

V01. 27.

NO.

2

ing February?

One

he way is by

newer publishers t o have a shar

having

a good

share

in

distributing

in this important work. One pub

UNITED

STATES OF

the live oreverbook. This may

re-

lisher, who conducted no studie

quire careful planning and perhaps before the book was released, re

~ ?iddbnb some adjustments in your regular ported later:"I have three studie

daily schedule. Also remember to and

a

fourth ne ready star

30-FEBRUARY 5

invite others to work with you in . . cannot say

Thank

yo

field senrice. Especially try to help enough for making Bible studie

Use of questions to teach

publishers who may be having dif- easy to conduct." Have you sin

How will multiple choice ques

ficulty in getting out regularly in cerely tried to start a study in th

tions help?

the house-to-house ministry.

book? Have you prayed about th

The

Live Forever

book has matter?

f

you feel you need hel

When might leading questions

proved to be especially eEective in have you asked your Congregatio

be appdpriate?

mo9ng others to praise Jehovah. Book Study conductor or moth

What is the advanta e of using

I t not only presents basic truths er

experienced

publisher to assl

viewpoint questions

in a clear manner but also builds you? Others are willing to help yo

appreciation for the h e qualities and

in

this way also increase prais

F,EBRUARY6- 12

of our God. Continue to offer this

to Jehovah.

What points from

current

outstanding Bible study aid during 5 The Live Forever book ha

magazines can be used February'

been instrumental in increasing th

STARTING BIBLE STUDIES

number of Bible studies being con

On initial house to housd call?

4 Another way that we can honor ducted. During the 1982 servic

On return visit?

Jehovah is by diligently following

Continued on page

3

col . d )

FEBRUARY 13-19

What chapters from

Expanding

Your

Ministry

as a Rogular Pimeor

Live

Forever

book

will you feature with

' It

has taken long, care- Great diversity in age, back

ful, prayerful consideration before ground and circumstances is ev

School age children?

sendingthis." Those were the words dent among those who$ehmrted

lder persons living alone?

Of One

'lster ln

a

letter

that

responding to the need for mo

companied her regular pioneer ap- full-time preachers.

A

96-year-o

Parents of minor children?

plication the first of this service brother who

started

pioneering

jus

FEBRUARY 20-26

year. She was now able to join her

a

year

ago continues

to

d

daughter who entered the pioneer

excellent

work as a on

How might current

work upon graduation high

housewife and mother of sever

tracts

be

used to

school last summer. Prayerful con-

children views

her pioneeEing as

sideration-yes, that is a prereq-

Get

.a

conversation started?

uisite for those who would expand

project that

proving t

be a source of spiritual enrichmen

Leave point for future discus

" , ~ ~ C ~ ~ ~ ~geez$gE or all in her household.

sion?

fleeted on your circumstances and

CAN

CIRCUMSTANCES

BE

CHANGED

considered how you might take up esvn answers a mother o

Schedule for congregation stud- this blessed privilege?

three who moved into a smalle

in the book

United in Worship

a w e are assured by the apostle apartment after her last child ma

the Only True God:

John that we will receive what we ried. fiaving pioneered before, sh

12: Chapter

1

pray for in harmony with God's will. kept the pioneer spirit alive

an

1

ohn 5:14, 15) And what special when circumstances permtted, ad

19: Chapter 2

work has Jehovah willed to be done justed her situation to resume he

26: Chapter

3

in

these last days? "This good news pioneer service.

of the kingdom will be preached

in

5 It 15 WlSe to count the Cost whe

all the inhabited earth for a wit- considering the regular pionee

fm -VHRWWOII

ness," answersJesus. (Matt. 24:14) work. (Luke 14:28)

It

is not a ma

Jesus also indicated that we should ter of Pioneering at

a l l

costs.' How

Hope for a Happy

"beg the Master of the harvest to

ever, some who at first though

send out workers into his harvest." they could not pioneer have an

17:3-Eve lasting life is

(Matt. 9:37, 38) Jehovah will sure- lyzed the wa?? hey were using the

ly pay attention to our heartfelt tune. By ad~ustrng helr schedul

request for more workers, perhaps they made room for the three hou

17:17-We Can believe

enabling us to enter the regular that were needed on the averag

Bible. pic r se e. CoAtinued on page 4 cot 8


10/60

Meetings to Help Us Make Disciples

K STARTING JANUARY

29

min: Appropriate Announce-

Our Kingdom Minis try

L ive Forever

Our Ministry book to next

min:

"Increase Praise to Jeho-

alk with au-

participation. In connection

r who has s tarted a study in the

book. Highlight why it

min:

"Presenting the Good

Live F orever Book."

om audience as to what

s they use in making their tran-

pared demonstration of how

Live Forev -

book in service this Sunday, the

t Sunday of the month.

5

min:

"An Encouraging U.S.

Animated talk , pref-

f congregation

at end of service year. Sug-

ure progress of congregation

in fieId service. End this portion

with necessary local announcements

and encourage all to share in field

service this weekend.

15 min:

Organ ized t o Accompl i sh

Our Minis try , from beginning of

chapter 8, page 81, to subheading on

page 87. Enthusiastic talk by capa-

ble elder. Emphasize need to display

Jesus' attitude toward the field min-

istry. Call special atten tion to points

in paragraph 2 on page 83.

15 min

Arrange locally according

to needs of congregation. Or one of

the elders may present a talk based

on the article "Duties or Pleasures

--Which Do You Put First?" from

the November 1 , 1983, issue of T h e

W a t c h t o w e r .

Song 45 and concluding prayer.

WEEK STARTING FEBRUARY 12

Song 81

15

min:


Remind brothers to bring School

brochure and

Our Ministry

book to

Service Meeting next week. Also,

talk by elder covering information

in article "When Our Hearts Impel

Us to Do All We Can" in the De-

cember 1, 1983, issue of T h e W a t c h -

tower , pages 20 through 22. Tie in

c'ongregation accounts report.

15

min: "Expanding Your Minis-

t ry as a Regular Pioneer." Question-

and-answer discussion of article.

f

possible, interview one who started

regular pioneer service during the

past two or three years and high-

light what obstacles he or she had

to overcome to get into the pioneer

work. Sug'gest to those undecided

that they may want to 'try it for

a year.'

15 rnin: "Can You Auxiliary Pio-

neer in March and Apr

Dis

sion between an elder and two wh

are planning to auxiliary pionee

Cover highlights of artic le as we

as describe how some in congreg

tion have beerr able to schedule the

affairs to enroll. Mention number o

auxiliary pioneers congregation ha

in March and April 1983.


WEEK STARTING FEBRUARY

19

Song 116

1 min:

Local pnnouncement

Encourage support of magazine a

tivity on fourth Saturday. Sha

brief presentation from current ma

azines.

2

min: "Extracurricular Activ

ties." Well-qualified elder to cov

material on pages 22-5 of Scho

brochure. Reason with the brothe

as to why the instruction to 'ke

separate from the world' is wise

applied in connection with many o

these activities. Help the young pe

ple see the benefit of loyally follo

ing the direction provided th~ou

"the faithful b d discreet slave." T

to get children to comment on wh

goes on in connection with the

activities, emphasizing the value

keeping separate. Elder conducti

should show sensitivity and balan

in covering this material.

15 min:

Organized to Accom pli

Our Ministry. Talk by capable elde

Involve the audience. Start at su

heading on page 87 and go to su

heading on page 92. Have someo

from audience relate experience

or she had in either street witnes

ipg o r Qonducting Bible study.


( C o n t d )

e 1983 service year when

d using th e L i v e F o r e v e r

,678, an increase of 13 percent,

each month In April of 1983

me peak of 436,500

rth er increase in praisers of

STUDY WITH WHOM?

With whom can studies be s ta rt-

with interested persons found in

house-to-house work, o the rs may be

started with relatives. Look what

happenedswhen Andrew enthusias-

tically reported the good news to

his fleshly brother, Simon Peter.

(John 1:40-42) Or, have you talked

with your neighbors, co-workers

or schoolmates, offering them a

Bible study? Since you are close

acquaintances, there is already a

foundation on which you can build.

Prayerfully consider these oppor-

tunities and act in harmony with

your requests.-Matt. 7:7

7

YOUmay already have as many

studies as you can conveniently

conduct. What can you do if you find

others who are willing to study?

You can start a study and turn

over to someone who would like

conduct it. Or perhaps you cou

assist someone to s ta rt a study f

him to conduct. Could you ta

someone with you when starting

study and progressively turn t

study over to th at one? In all the

ways you may share in increasi

praise t o Jehovah.

8

Truly, J+ovah deserves to

praised. Each day, consider eve

opportunity to praise him and ta

advantage of it. (Ps. 145:2) Th

will bring us deep satisfaction no

And what of the future? May w

and those persons whom we he

qualify, share in praising Jehov

eternally.-1 Tim.

4:

16.

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An Encouraging

U.S. Service Report

'

The article

19@

Yearbook

Worldwide Increase" in

Kingdom last month

consideredon the ServiceMeet-

during January. Now we will

a closer look at the field Ser-

report from the United States.

can be examined along with

activity of the local congrega-

and

encourage us in

Our

support =Wdom

In the United States we had a

ncrease in

the

average

of publishers. This is the

annual increase reported

the

1975

service year. What

the increase in your congre-

by comparison? The

35,303

last year represent an av-

of

4

for each- of the

7,837

in this country. How

it is to see all these new

having an active share in

known Jehovah's name and

With an increase of

34,124

in alongwith them for

a

or

two. elder orks nivhb rearranged

average number of publishers, ~~d since over

in the his sleeping schedule so he could

was necessary to form

167

new auxiliar

get his time in service. He fel

about

3

each week.

ib rewarded by having shared in the

Did you conduct one or more

you.

field service with so many of hi

the

390.678

home Bible studies

brothers and sisters.

last year? I f so, are these

t

was able to auxiliary

students making progress to-

pioneer with the help of her un

dedication and baptism? Or believing husband. Yes, all these

you were among the

84.-

individuals and many more made

reporting as auxiliary pioneers them, if possible. personal sacrifices, but how richly

April or one of the

3,317

add-

PLAN NOW

SERVICE REPORT just. as o f t e n a s Some

29,600

who auxiliary pioneered las

Av Av

publishers set personal oals as March and the 84,285 of last April

pubs.

n M~~~

. : o the increased n d o u r s Those of us who can make mom

579 968

8.8

7.2 3.6 0.5

633 448

Can You uxiliary

No doubt many

Of

you

an unhesitating "Yesnas

swer .to the above

plans are already made. Others will

likely reply: "Maybe f all goes

well." Still others could feel that

auxiliary pioneering this March or

April is not possible and

so

reply:

.I wouldlike to. but I In

wratway do you respond?

2

Little needs to be said to those

wiiose plans have already been

made, except for words of encow-

agement to keep such plans be-

fore Jehovah so th t the-1

firmly established.&ov. 1

you

certain ;&int,

recommend that

you

realisti-

cally consider your circumstances

and search out whatever may help

you to enroll. ~~k~ advantage

of

the positive influences in

your con-

gregation that

can

encourage and

,,tivate

you.

there regular

or

auxiliary pioneers in

your

congre-

gation? Ask

them

if

an

work

to rise earlv .h m o r u o en

sure z u l l day of activity. Others

cut back on re reat. and oth-

er personal pur:dts.l%u-

il' to minimiz

a n a z p e n t on even

necessary things arou the home

In

a

sense

they oE

ev

ery

weigh{,q and are directing al

their toward pioneering fo

a month

or two. (Heb. 12:1 any

have

told us

about

the

blessings

they

received s

a

give a few

Year-old sister with heart prob

lems took up the challenge. With

t e Support of others, she succeed

ed and enjoyed every minute o

it. A brother who is a real-estate

S adjusted his schedule fo

showing homes so as to allow time

for him to auxiliary pioneer.

An


12/60

PRE ENTlNQ THE GOOD NEWS

)

nnouncements

Literature o f f e r o r

February: F a

a

Live Forever in Paradise on Ear t h . f

$2.50.

March:

Any

two

t h e fol lowing books f o r a contribution

$1.00: Choosing, Commentary on Jame

"Eternal puppose Evolution, ~ o l y ~

i t , This Li fe and w o r l d Government . ( S

December 1983 Our Kingdom Mtnistry

A

nouncements f o r credit request inform

t ion. )

April and May:

Subscription f o r T

W at ch t ower f o r one year, on a contr

but ion o f $3.50. Six-month subscription

$2.00 each.

On Saturday , April 21 , t h e Brookly

Bethel home and factory and W at ch t ow

Farms buildings wil l b e closed for sprin

cleaning

SO

there wil l b e no arrangemen

for t our ; on t h a t day .

New Publications Available:

A d to Btble Understanding,

{Vo o:

-Dutch

French

(Volume 4 , Gr-Jer ) -German

(Volume 2 , Da-Jah) -Portugues

(Volume 3 Jah-Pec) -Portugues

Organized

2

Accomplish Our Min

t r y -French

Y o u Can Live Forever Ln Paradise

Earth -Cibemba, Llnga

A

Secure Future-How Y o u Can Fin

it

-Tuvaluan

Bible Topics for Discussion

-Ukrainia

Enjoy L i f e on Earth Forever

-Kinyakyus

ew ~ a s s e t t e " R e c o r d i n ~ svail?ble:

Levit icus ( s e t o f t w o ; congregation a

public: $3 .00; pioneers: $2 .50)

-English

(~~~$;tph~, , i

-Engl i s

T o the Ephesians, Philippians, Colo

sians (Single casse t t e ) -German

Th,ehrE$to t o p ~ ~ ~ m ~ h ~ ~

se t t e ) -German

T h e " ~ a i l y e x t s and Comments" f r o

t h e

984

Yearbook of Jehovah* Wttness

in grade-two English B r a l l e may now

Ordered.

T o Obtain this ub

cation'long w i t h t h e endame and address

f

o f5-0

individual that i s t o receive i t , t o t

BRAILLE DESK.

can now and make a special effo

to work with those already enrolle

Observe their joy. This will he

YOU develop the pioneer spirit. D

not dwell on the negative facto

in your circumstances. (Eccl. 11:

Rather, seek to imitate Nehemiah

positive attitude regarding rebuil

ing in the

fa

of obstacles. He said: The God

the heavens

is

the One

that

grant

us success*

and we ourselve

his Servants,

get

up*

and w

m ~ $ i , ~ ~ , r . ' ~ , k ~ $ ~ , e n man

more

opportunities to

experien

the special joy that comes fro

helping others to know and ser

Jehovah. And by expanding yo

ministry as a regular pioneer, yo

will

find the refreshment sugges

ed a t Proverbs 11:25, that of bein

freely watered spiritually yourse

because of your freely waterin

others with the Word of life.

the Live Forever

JesusChrist

had sayings

f

ever-

life. 6:68)

he receive these? Jn prayer to

he said: The sayings that

gave me

I have given to them.

17'8) Thus Jesus faithfully

to

his disciples informa-

from

his

Father

that

dying

men

in order to come into a good re-

with Jehovah and receive

life.

Jesus

knew

that his disciples

not keep this vital knowl-

to themselves but would make

known to others through their

(John

17:20)

Today there

are

and

a persons

Possess 'the knowledge that

everlasting life.' (John 17:3)

is their privilege to pass on to

Others

this

precious* lifesaving

that originated with Je-

God.

There is no doubt that the

Live

is a

fine

instrument to

in

to impart sayings

Of

life. But for pedple to

its value,. we need to shob

how the scriptures in our Top-

for Conversation relate to points

the I?ook. How have you been

this?

FITTING ILLUSTRATIONS

After reading John 17:17, you

say: It is clear from this that

Christ believed God's Word is

truth. Nevertheless, there are

people today who wonder if

Bible is really true. Perhaps

too, have questions about this,

for response.] I have found

very interesting information

this question that you may

[Read paragraph 21 on

53.1 YOUcould then briefly

on to mention points about the

accuracy in scientific mat-

in relating historical events

particularly in foretelling future

Perhaps

Y U

could conclude

the information on pages 54

55

or the reasoning developed

paragraph 28

on

page

56.

~h~~

the book.

5

Or, after discussing John 17:17,

could say: 'LFor something to

the truth it must be supported

facts. So, if the Bible says that

can live forever, we can rightly

'Is this based on facts or just

I t may interest you to

that informed men have said

living forever is a possibility

humans. For example, let me

with you these published

corn

Then read paragraph on

7. After making comments re-

the need to take in further

of the Bible, offer the

book. Of course, there. are many

Other -portions

f the Lzve

book that could be highlighted ac-

cording to the householder's needs

or

interests.

STARTING

STUDIES

ON THE FIRST CALL

6Have you ever attemptedto start

a Bible study on the initial call?

~ o tong ago a sister called on a

lady

who

was

just

leaving her home

to mail a letter. After placing the

Live Forever

book, the sister took

the occasion to demonstrate a home

~ , 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~, tgE ~ $ ~

was

leaving, the commented

that the letter she had been about

to mail was addressed to a religious

organization, asking them

for a

~ i -

ble study,

7

How dould you go aboyt offering

a Bible 'study on the first call? Af

ter placing the book, you might say:

hi^

book is designed not just for

reading but also for making a care-

ful study of the Scriptures. Note the

questions a t the bottom of the page

that relate to each paragraph and

the cited scriptures. T assist people

ulith their study

we are

offering

a

free home ~ i b l ~

tudy

ourse. ~f you

have a few moments, would like to

demonstrate how these discussions

are conducted. Then in a relaxed,

conversational manner you can dis-

CUSS a few paragraphs either in the

ers t chapter Or a portion thereof

in which the householder may have

shown special interest.

8May Jehovah bless our united ef-

forts to share with others the life-

Saving knowledge that has been en-

trusted to US.

Regular

ioneer

(Cont'd)

each day

to

meet the pioneer re-

quirement, and they did so without

neglecting other ckistian respon-

sibilities. ~h~~~ are now happily

se:pngd:

t2

~ ~ ~ ~ i n ghe

hour

requirement

keeps some from

entering the full-time service. But

Christian faith

can

move moun

tainlike obstacles, including those

that spring from such apprehen-

sion. (Matt. 17:20) God's Word and

spirit, along with the good advice

offered by Jehovah's organization,

can help to build such faith.

POSITIVE ACTION NEEDED

YOUwill get into the pioneer

work only by taking decisive Steps

in harmony v i th Your Prayers.

What steps need to be taken? Heart-

felt desire must be cultivated; you

must

want

to pioneer. Increase your

preaching activity as much as you


13/60

Prepare for the

Memorial Celebration

On Sunday, April 15, after sun-

down, Jehovah's people will gather

for a most sacred occasion. This will

be to memorialize the death of Je-

sus

Christ,

Our and Master.

This joyous known

as

the

Evening serves

as

MARCH

984

a reminder to each of us of the lib-

erating effect of Christ's sacrifice.

Webejoice in the great love that Je-

hovah has shown in giving his own

Son to provide the redemption price

for us. (Rom. 5:6-8) How happy we

can be to have availed ourselves of

his ransom sacrifice Once again we

can show our appreciation by being

,supportive of the arrangements for

celebrating the Memorial this year.

The first essential is to make

definite plans to be in attendance

ourselves. Also, at an early date, we

will want to begin inviting Bible stu-

MARCH 5-1

1

dents, relatives and other interested

persons. Can definite arrangements

be made to provide transportation for

those who may need help in getting

service?

to the meeting? With the Memorial

Why is it vital?

on a Sunday this year, it should be

possible for most persons to adjust

their affairs to attend, provided they

ular in field service?

are invited several weeks in advance

MARCH

12-18

and then reminded again closer to

the actual date.

Elders have many advance pre

arations

to mabe

for

the Memor

celebration.

These

include arrang

ments

for the speaker,

distributio

of the priilted invitations, prepari

the proper emblems (see w76 2/17

75) organizing the attendants a

ser;ers,

cleaning

and

arranging

t

Kingdom

Hall,

and so f

things

are

diligently cared for

advance,

the celebration will be

complete

BENEFITS TO THOSE WHO ATTEND

'On this sacred occasion t

anointed partake of the emblem

thus acknowledging that they ha

been taken into the new Covena

and,that'they expect to share w

Christ in his heavenly Kingdo

(Rom. 8:16, 17, 23) Their obedient

partaking shows that they great

esteem Christ:s sacrifice by whi

they are sanctified as parties to t

new covenant.

~ i l l i o n df others with an eart

ly hope attend but do not parta

of the emblems. Still, they recei

many benefits as a result of Jesu

sacrifice, including God's forgivene

of their sins through Christ's bloo

They observe the occasion with gre

(Continued on page 7, o 3

How do we demonstrate ~t n the

m~nistry?

Will YOU

Serve as an

Why is it beneficial and to whom?

How can we maintain it?

Auxiliary Pioneer in,April?

To

wors'ip

God

to serve

your parents or another publisher

MARCH 19-25

him. For the Israelites, worshiping the congregation? Close cooperati

Jehovah required obedience to his

this endeavor can bring succes

Long-suffering

commands, doing his will as a peo-

-prov~

15:22.

What does it mean?

ple exclusively devoted to him. (Ex.

19:5; Josh. 24:14, 15) As Christians

BENEFITS FROM AUXIkIARY

our worship of' Jehovah inc l~des

PIONEER SERVICE

preaching the good news of the King-

Increased field service activi

dom and teaching others the truths brings personal benefits. Being o

Why is it important?

we have learned. (Matt. 28:19, 20) cupled daily with preaching the go

MARCH 26-APRIL 1

By our obedience to Jesus' command news causes one's heart and mind

we are in effect serving and

war-

focus on Scriptural thoughts. Th

s h i ~ i n gehovah. - can enhance our spirituality, a

this will be reflected in our attitud

Why are these qual~ties mpor-

INCREASE OUR

outlook and conduct. Our happine

tant?

SERVICE DURING APRIL

Many publishers select certain increases because we know we a

opportune times during the year to doing the work God approves. Als

have a greater share in preaching the We improve in our own ability

good news that is vital to the salva- express the good news clearly a

tles? How?

tion of others. (Rom. 10:io-15)

any

understandably. Special joy resu

are serving as auxiliaiy pioneers this when we are able to start a hom

month. Can you increase your sac- Bible study. Additionally, the fru

rifices of praise to Jehovah as an age of the spirit usually becom

auxiliary pioneer nezt month? (Heb. more evident in our lives. In fac

13:15) Have you seriously thought some publishers have said that the

about making up a schedule that will relationship with others in the co

allow you to auxiliary pioneer for one gregation and in their own fam

month or more? The requirements improves when they are more acti

are set forth in the book

ur

Min- in the field service. Others state th

istry, pages 113 and 114. Why not by oiganizing their affairs to be

discuss the matter with vour mate. (Continued on vaae 8 co l 3


14/60

Meetings- o HelpUsMake Disciples

STARTING FEBRUARY 26

25

min: Local announcements and

Our Kingdom

Briefly review articles in

8 Awake

Direct attention to

h under Feature Articles

8Awake

After

householder: Are you familiar

e expression 'History repeats

f'? Allow reply from household-

they publisher continues by say-

Notice he re on page 2 of

Awake

it says about thi s matter. Pub-

heading Feature Articles. Pub-

er concludes by Saying: I

am

sure

jnd these art icles most

Awake

The Watchtower

are yours for a

n of 30 cents. Encourage

he magazines.

min:


Talk and discussion of

92,

paragraph 2,

1.

min: Schedule Time for Field

e. Question-and-answer cover-

pf Our Ministry book. Use final

suggest several talking

. Have one or two well-

ef demonstrations show-

ie in two-book offer with

t Sunday of month.

103


~

WEEK

STARTING MARCH

4

min: Local announcements.

who have used model mag-

t week. Have them comment briefly

ntages of short presentations

use of paragraph about Feature

Awake

Encourage all to

min: Magazines Point the Way

Life. Question-and-answer cover-

inning up to subheading,

You

Can Do. Read key para-

ress ing why we can be

Watchtow-

subscription. Also call atten tion to

superior grade paper being used In

printing

The Watchtower,

beginning

with Janu ary 1984. These magazines

have an improved appearance and will

be more durable for those wishing to

save personal study copies for future

reference.

12

min:

school and Jehovah's wit-

nesses.

Talk on pagan origin of E as-

ter, Valentine's Day, May Day and

Mother's Day. See pages 19-21 of

brochure. Include

paragraph' 2 on

page 21, and help all to appreciate th e

need for faithfu lness and reasonable-

ness. Encourage parents to prepare

their children for these matters.

Song

18


WEEK

START ING

M RCH

Song 32

10

min: Local announcements.

Briefly review articles in March

15

Watchtower

and March 22

Awake

that can be used effectively in field

service. Those who wish to h ighlight

Awake

in their presentation may

want to u se th e comments on page 2

under th e heading Feature Articles.

For those who wish to highlight

The

Watchtower,

the following presenta-

tion is suggested: After introducing

yourself, you could say, Do you think

the day will ever come when people

of a ll races, nationalities and lan-

guages will live together in peace?

Allow for reply and then sta te, The

idea of people everywhere living in

unity, with no more hatred, violence

or wars, certainly must seem like a

dream to many people. And yet, isn't

i t something that we would all like to

see? Notice on page 3 of th is issue of

The Watchtower."

O ~ e no Dane 3 and

retary, from page 100, paragraph

to end of chap ter, page 110.

25

min: Presenting the Good New

-To People Who Speak Another La

guage. Question-and-answer cove

age. Read paragraphs. Look

up

scri

tur es as time permits.


WEEK

STARTING MARCH 25

Song 41

10

min: Local announcements a

Are You Making Good Use

Trac ts? Make local application. Al

remind brothers there is still time

apply for auxiliary pioneer service

April. Announce new literature off

and encourage all to support fie

service on first Sundav in ADril.

20

rnin:

Prepare for the ~ e m o

a1 Celebration. Question-and-answ

consideration. Read paragraphs a

look up scriptures.

15

min: Use time for local need

or interview those wbo are auxilia

pioneering and those who plan to do

during April. How many have shar

in this activity before? Who is doi

it fo r t he first time? What motivat

them? What personal benefits ha

been derived from this increased a

tivity? How are personal affairs a

responsibilities organized to accom

plish it? How do various members

the family cooperate? Highlight jo

of those who shar e in thi s activi

and encourage all to be supportive.

Song 8 6 and concluding prayer.

Are You

Making

Good Use of

Tracts?

show article, reading ti tl e. -~ Ee n ay,

I

would be very happy to leave this

magazine with you along

withdwake

for a contribution of 30 cents. In-

traduce

following part about ma@-

zine insert.

20 Point the Way

to Life. Question-and-answer cover-

age of magazine insert

from

subhead-

ing. What

Can Do t end. f

artlcle.

Read paragraphs

as

time

allows.

15 ,,Willyou Serve as

an

Aux-

iliary

Pioneer in April?,B

Talk

'and

discussion

of material with-congrega-

tion. Read scriptures as time allows

and conclude by reading paragraph,6.

Song 38

and

concluding prayer.

WEEK STARTING MARCH 18

Our Klngdom Mlnlstry (USPS295-360)spublished monthlyby Watchtower

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~~~t congregations have

a

go

supply of

Kingdom News

Nos 3

31 and

32;

and, if not, these'

c

be ordered from the society.

so

congregations

still

have

on

hand

number of previous tr ac ts th at pr

sent

a

message'

Are

u

ing ithese tr act s in your ministr

Much good can be accomplish

in the house-to-house ministry

discreetly leaving a

tract

where

one is found at home. Also a tr a

may be offered to

a

person w

demonstrates a measure of intere

but does

wish

accept a ma

azine

r

ther publication

ffered

on

a

contribution basis. Some ha

found it is often effective to b

gin their resenta at ions bv offeri

Song

6

8

min: Local announcements, ac-

counts report and encourage all to

sha re in magazine activity fourth Sat-

urday of month.

12

min:


Our Ministry.

Talk, preferably by sec-

free tract.

Since

Kingdom News

t rac ts a

published from time to time, ea

on a timely subject, why not b

come thoroughly familiar with

the

tr ac ts and make good use of them

fulfilling your Kingdom min istry?


15/60

Magazines Point the Way to ife

Unique That is what you could call the

and Awake magazines. Right now

are at least 10,952 periodicals published in

of them-The Watchtower and Awake

int the way to eternal life. Do you fully ap-

their high value?-Prov. 9:10, 11; John

Remember, at one time you were searching

ath to eterna l life. Thankfully the

Watch-

and Awake magazines helped you find it.

or

Likewise today, there ar e honest-hearted ones

ead of hope, they sense doom. (Ps. 12:

2,

5; Ezek. 9:4) Proverbs 29:18 accurately

unrestrained, but happy are they th at are

The Watchtower and Awake sharpen the

helping them to see the

m of following Jehovah's laws. (Jer. 29 : l l )

chaeology and matters related to Christian fai

and living. (Matt. 24:45) Many probably do n

realize th e great amount of time th at is spe

in preparing articles for publication. Do not ta

the magazines for granted. Because we receiv

a magazine almost every week, we may tend

underestimate its worth.

People in the medical profession, educator

social workers and other professionals, not

mention our own brothers and sisters, regula

ly comment on the value of the articles in T

Watchtower and Awake For example, note wh

non-Witnesses say about our magazines:

"I am a professor of biological science and

times I have had difficulty in harmonizing scien

and religion. The last issue of The Watchtower ma

so many things clear."-Brazil.

"Reading your magazines is a genuinely joyf

experience. They are not cheap, low-quality 'com

forters,' but contain guidance and direction on ho

to make life meaningful."-Germany.

"It is so refreshing to read the magazines aga

and

I

must add that Awake is my medical 'up-da

and is really worth it for that alone." (Retired me

ical doctor)-England.

"Awake not only widens my knowledge but al

broadens my outlook. I commend the printers an

publishers for their meritorious service."-Nigeria.

8'Are the magazines less important in t

preaching work than books?' some ask. Well, is

hammer less important in the construction tra

than a saw? Both are vital. Though each to

MAGAZINE WITNESSING

has a different function, both contribute to t

POINTS PEOPLE TO LIFE

common goal of building something. All publish

can benefit all

items are important in getting the preachin

of

people, who live anywhere,

every

work done. Consider what one traveling overse

nce, who are bewildered by this system.

wrote

the value magazines:

"Many people do not care to read a book of

many pages; they prefer short stories, brief ar

ticles that can be read quickly-magazines serv

that Purpose very well."

Likewise, The Watchtower and Awake al-

Magazine witnessing, therefore, should occupy a

important part of our field service schedule.

eternal life-helping people to steer a safe

9

In addition, magazines that are placed giv

hrough the muddle of this wicked sys-

effective witness long after we leave the doo

and eventually they give a witness to more

pe

ple. (Stat istics show that, on th e average, a sec

ur magazines have proved to be highly effec-

lar magazine is read by more than four people

Therefore, let the magazines speak

ines are fresh, alive, keeping up with events

the day. They are the product of research in IMPORTANCE OF MAGAZINE PLACEMENTS

loInterest in magazines is alive and growin

," and they present t ru e evaluations of th e

Consider these facts: Last year, more than on

ar-

new consumer magazine a week was publishe


16/60

in the United States. Nine out of ten ~louths

ages of 10 and 18 and,nine out

adults read at least one kagazine every

a newsstand,

Magazines. At a corner store,

Magazines. What makes

nd under the weight of his mailbag?

Thus, what are people reading? Mag-

The world is magazine conscious. Can we

in the world more

nd

Awake

conscious? Yes,

if

W

Watchtower and Awake conscious. What

us?

explainpd in the Informant of

Way

1949, 'whic

stated "The expanded distribution will bring W

hovah's kingdom more prominently in view, an

help increased numbers of the reading public t

find hope and life." Placing magazines, therefore

can be

the initial step in starting many

people

o

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Watchtower: Kingdom Ministry, 1984 issues

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