Service Meetings for August
Week Starting August 7
10 min: Local announcements. Selected Announcements from Our Kingdom Ministry. Point out articles in current issues of the magazines that might be featured in presentations.
15 min: “What Sort of Persons Ought You to Be?” Questions and answers.
20 min: “Be Teachers of God’s Word—Using Brochures.” Brother assigned this part will discuss with two or three other publishers various features of the brochures. They will then practice their presentations with one another.
Song 137 and concluding prayer.
Week Starting August 14
5 min: Local announcements. Accounts report.
10 min: Make the Best Use of School. Elder demonstrates how a parent might talk to teenage son or daughter about selecting study courses in school. Discuss need to choose subjects that will help in pursuing a career in the ministry.—See November 1, 1992, Watchtower, pages 16-18, paragraphs 3-11.
15 min: “Parents Who Rejoice!” Talk by elder. Include comments from August 15, 1987, Watchtower, pages 13-15, paragraphs 14-23.
15 min: “Christian Conduct in School.” Questions and answers. Encourage parents to review the July 15, 1991, Watchtower, pages 23-6, with their children, especially the portions dealing with issues the children are likely to encounter.
Song 157 and concluding prayer.
Week Starting August 21
10 min: Local announcements. “New Special Assembly Day Program.” If it is known, announce date of next assembly. Encourage all to attend.
15 min: “Offering Ourselves Willingly for Every Good Work.” Enthusiastic talk by elder on paragraphs 1-9.
20 min: “Offering Ourselves Willingly for Every Good Work.” Question-and-answer coverage of paragraphs 10-15. Point out local needs and ways that all can provide assistance.
Song 156 and concluding prayer.
Week Starting August 28
10 min: Local announcements. Announce special field service arrangements for September 4.
15 min: “Successful Return Visits Require Effective Teaching.” Review main points and have one or two brief demonstrations.
20 min: Offer the Live Forever Book During September. Explain how this book plays an important role in delivering Jehovah’s judgment message. (See the April 1, 1988, Watchtower, pages 25-6, paragraphs 17-18.) Relate experience in paragraphs 3-4 on page 15 of the April 1, 1992, Watchtower. Call attention to striking illustrations appearing on pages 3, 11-13, and 156-8 of the book. Discuss ways these illustrations can be used to initiate conversations. Have a capable publisher demonstrate a brief presentation using one of the Scripture texts featured on pages 156-8. Emphasize the goal of trying to start Bible studies. Remind all to pick up copies for use this weekend.
Song 178 and concluding prayer.