could be offered. Or you may wish to turn to pages 28 and 29, show some of the blessings that God’s Kingdom government will bring to mankind, and then offer the brochure for 30¢.

⁵ The Life on Earth brochure: When offering this brochure, the regular Topic for Conversation can be used, or you may wish to use a simplified presentation. After introducing yourself, ask the householder if he thinks the day will ever come when there will be plenty of food for everyone. Will there be a time when all families of the earth will have their own home and be able to live in peace and happiness? After the householder’s reply, turn to illustration 47 in the brochure. Explain the wonderful conditions depicted there and show how these will soon prevail here on earth. If you have the opportunity, invite the householder to consider the scriptures at illustration 47. You can tell him that this brochure shows what we must do in order to enjoy life on earth forever. Offer a copy for 30¢.

⁶ The “Look!” brochure: Throughout the world there are millions of people who do not recognize the Bible as the inspired Word of God. This brochure is designed to help such persons. After introducing yourself, ask the householder if he knows that the Bible is the only religious book that truly explains Paradise. Allow for his reply. Then invite him to read Revelation 21:4 with you and see what Paradise will be like. Consider paragraph 1 on page 3 along with the picture on the cover. Invite the householder to accept this brochure for 30¢ and learn more about Paradise.

⁷ During August all can offer brochures as we share in the evangelizing work. Parents can help their children prepare a simple presentation. New ones can start out by selecting a presentation that is brief and with which they feel comfortable. May we zealously do the work of evangelizers, reaching as many people as possible with the satisfying information published in the brochures.​—1 Tim. 2:3, 4.

Be Spiritually Prepared for School

¹ With the new school year close at hand, parents, elders, and youths should all give serious thought to the challenges that Christian youths will encounter. What will help them to get the most out of their educational opportunities while setting a fine example of godly conduct and maintaining Christian integrity?

² When faced with a term of secular education, Daniel and his three teenage companions made diligent preparation. Their ‘determination in heart’ to maintain integrity brought them Jehovah’s favor and blessing. Similar steadfast determination to remain loyal to Jehovah during this coming school year will bring rich rewards to Christian youths today.​—Dan. 1:8, 17; Prov. 10:22.

REVIEW SCHOOL BROCHURE

³ Parents play a key role in helping children to be spiritually prepared for the new school year. Motivated by love, parents should take the initiative and the time necessary to review the School brochure thoroughly with their children. Make definite arrangements to get a copy into the hands of classroom teachers as well as other school officials. Some youths can be encouraged personally to present the brochure to their teachers. However, parents should rehearse with them not only what to say but also how to say it. When situations arise at school, parents and children should review appropriate sections of this brochure before making final decisions. (Phil. 1:10) Parents can do much to bring honor to Jehovah’s name by teaching their children how to take a firm stand for the truth and then helping school authorities to understand our Christian position.

⁴ Elders also can help young ones to be well prepared spiritually. Be sure the congregation has a sufficient supply of School brochures on hand. Congregation Book Study conductors can inquire of parents and youths to see if some assistance is needed. Many elders express ongoing interest in the Christian conduct and scholastic grades of young ones, and in this way they are able to offer practical help as needed. Such heartfelt concern by the older men of the congregation gives moral support and can be “a strengthening aid” to young ones.​—Col. 4:11, 12.

⁵ Youths, are you prepared to uphold Christian principles in school? Your desire and ability to do so will benefit not only yourself and any other Witness youths who are presently in your school but also those who will follow you in years to come. Will you be able to resist the peer pressure exerted to induce you to engage in wrong conduct? Can you courageously maintain Christian neutrality, even in the face of ridicule? Are you prepared to make good use of the School brochure and the Reasoning book to explain your Bible-based view of holidays and worldly celebrations? Will extracurricular activities and recreational pursuits lure you into the snare of bad association? Whether you have read and studied the School brochure previously or not, review it now and ‘determine in your heart’ the course you will follow. If you do this, your actions will be consistent with the fine conduct of other devoted Witnesses in school.

⁶ May parents and youths alike be spiritually prepared to apply the information in the School brochure during the coming school year, and may Jehovah bless your faithfulness in this regard.

Meetings to Help Us Make Disciples

WEEK STARTING AUGUST 2

Song 26

10 min: Local announcements and appropriate Announcements from Our Kingdom Ministry. Encourage all to share in magazine witnessing on second Saturday of August. Suggest appropriate presentations for current magazines.

20 min: “Do the Work of an Evangelizer.” Question-and-answer discussion. Encourage brothers to keep accurate house-to-house record of placements and interest shown. Have purpose of calling back and endeavoring to start studies. Remind brothers about successful results enjoyed last August when brochures were featured. Briefly demonstrate suggested presentation of each brochure when corresponding paragraphs are considered. Remind publishers that brochure placements are to be counted as booklets.

15 min: “What Are Your Spiritual Goals for the Future?” Talk by elder based on Our Ministry book subheading beginning on page 116. This should be presented in a warm, encouraging manner.

Song 51 and concluding prayer.

WEEK STARTING AUGUST 9

Song 37

10 min: Local announcements, “Magazine Price Increase,” and accounts report. Encourage all to share in field service this weekend.

25 min: “Use the Index to Grow Spiritually.” Question-and-answer discussion of article, followed by demonstration of newer one approaching experienced brother and asking how to overcome the common objection, “I’m busy.” Experienced brother covers “How to Find Information” section starting on page 5 of Index. Refers to pages 7 and 8. To answer question, they turn to main heading “Field Ministry” and go to “objections” on page 309. They look down the column to “busy.” Briefly comment on points found in Reasoning book, pages 19 and 20 and page 7 of May 1985 Our Kingdom Ministry.

10 min: “New Circuit Assembly Program.” Enthusiastic talk about new circuit assembly program starting in September.

Song 203 and concluding prayer.

WEEK STARTING AUGUST 16

Song 127

10 min: Local announcements and consideration of the day’s text. Encourage family participation in magazine activity on fourth Saturday.

20 min: “Be Spiritually Prepared for School.” Question-and-answer consideration of article. When considering paragraph 5, have two demonstrations. In first demonstration, have parent of small child present brochure to school principal. In second demonstration, have teenager present a copy to teacher. Discuss some of the specific problems that youths must deal with in school. As time permits, audience can relate interesting experiences enjoyed in talking with school officials.

15 min: “Helping a Child to Grow in Godly Wisdom.” Elder discusses February 15, 1987, Watchtower article with a married couple and a single parent. Make local application.

Song 10 and concluding prayer.

WEEK STARTING AUGUST 23

Song 130

10 min: Local announcements and Theocratic News.

20 min: “Presenting the Good News​—With Good Teaching Methods.” Question-and-answer discussion. Highlight the need to teach when preaching the good news. When discussing paragraph 3, suggest questions that would stimulate conversation with local householders. Encourage all to learn how to use questions appropriately, and how to emphasize specific points when reading scriptures.

15 min: Local needs or “Christian Women​—Maintaining Integrity in the Workplace.” Talk based on article in March 15, 1987, Watchtower.

Song 134 and concluding prayer.