Schedule for Week of July 14
WEEK STARTING JULY 14
□ Congregation Bible Study:
bh 19:17-23 (30 min.)
□ Theocratic Ministry School:
Bible reading: 1 Pet. 3-5 (10 min.)
No. 1: 1 Pet. 3:1-9 (4 min. or less)
No. 2: In God’s Arrangement of Things, Who Is the Head of the Married Woman?—ds 3:1 (5 min.)
No. 3: *What Does It Mean to Exercise Christlike Headship?—ds 3:2 (5 min.) (*Assign to brothers only)
□ Service Meeting:
10 min: Get Ready for the Special Campaign in August. Distribute a copy of the new tract Where Can We Find Answers to Big Questions About Life? to anyone who does not have a copy. Using the following sample presentations, have two demonstrations. First, show how the tract will be offered to most householders. Then demonstrate how it may be offered when the householder shows interest or desires to talk. Encourage all to have a full share in the campaign.
Hand the tract to the householder so that he can see the title and say: “Hello. We are sharing in a worldwide campaign to distribute this important message. This is your copy.”
If you are leaving the tract at not-at-homes, place it out of sight, and avoid folding it unnecessarily.
If the householder expresses interest or desires to talk, you may ask his opinion on the question on the front. Open the tract and show him what the Bible says. Explain that the tract will tell him about a free Web site that can help him find satisfying answers in the Bible. Perhaps you can show him a sample by playing the video Why Study the Bible? Before you leave, offer to return and show him how to find the Bible’s answer using jw.org. When you return, discuss the answer by looking under BIBLE TEACHINGS > BIBLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
If you are also distributing invitations to your regional convention, hand the householder the invitation at the same time you give him the tract and add: “In addition, we gave you an invitation to an upcoming free public event.”
5 min: Benefit From Examining the Scriptures Daily. Discussion. Invite the audience to comment on when they consider the text each day and how their use of Examining the Scriptures Daily has benefited them.
15 min: “Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Initiating a Conversation in Order to Witness Informally.” Discussion. Include a demonstration.