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~ ~ t t ~~ to ~ our: t i point
~ ~chairman interrupts, a s k s audi- Assigns daughter t o prepare for readselves and our ~ ~ ~ ~song
. ,83 i ~ ence
~ . "Why does father identify per- ing "Yearbook" the next day.
in picture?" (Child's mind will 8 min: Question Box. Publisher a p min : Introduction, text, commehts sons'
give substance to Bible words, be proaches .assistant congregation ser14
Branch letter. Open wit; more interested, understand better.) vant aslilng if i t would be all right
brief discussion of Acts 16:49 59
F a t h e r continues, a s k s w h a t Jesus to cAntillve to associate with present
ing imp0rtance
letters
the replies When child answers "Jesus congregation even though- she has
roverning
Letter
by tells r i a n he will be in p&Tadise," recently moved out of territory. Disludience
~
~
~ Close
~
with
~
fa~
t h e r asks,
~
"What
p
~i s paradise?"
~
~ If ?cuss ~matter. in helpful way, leaving
items from Theocratic
child hesitates, a s k s if child remem- final decision with publisher.
12 min: Keeping Our Balance in Dress bers where in book picture of para- 15 ,in.
Firm ~for ~the
in Spite
nd Grooming. Talk based on inaterial dise is. Gets older child to help of Oppbsition.
based
l Truth
kon following
-1 December 1 1966 "Watchtower" younger one find picture such a s on experiences in "1967 yearbookM: p. 137
mder ~ u e s t i o n s 'from' Readers. To be pages 1 a n d 241. May ha;e older child fi2 p. 146 172, p. 147 11, p. 196 11,
304
landled by overseer or other mature read selected portion from book.
275 ~ z - P . 276 11.
1/2Lp. 305 171,
brother. Give loving admonition.
( 2 min.) Chairman: Interrupts, a s k s l 5
in:
"lncreasinV
the
Joy
Of Our
8 m i n "Searching for Hearing Ears." audience "What teaching principles
and
+ou &ay w a n t to have a publisher did parekt use ion getting older. child Servants"yparticipation'
representing "Watchtower" entlzusl- to he1 locate picture?" (Kept intercomnzents.
Inastically answe? questions from chair- e s t o f older child, trained him f o dude
l2
experience
publisher who
man on points In paragraphs 2-5 t h a t teach to express self to help his
specifically deal. with the magazine broth&.) Next scene illhstrates moth- has Started study. Tie in
and meeting.
a n d t h e obtaining of subscriptions. er supplementing father's instructions with theme
Song 75.
On all other questions, chalrman may later by reviewing, applying.
(8 mi?.) Scene 11: Mother says:
choose to g e t comments from audiIN
ence, stimulating desire to have full "We will study now what we must
share in work for January. After do to live in the paradise t h a t you
Theme: Making God's Service 0 1
discussing final paragraph, discuss studied about with your father." H a s Chief Joy. (Isa. 65:14) Song 101.
how to go about offering "Watch- notebook with serles of pictures from 5 min: Introduction, text, commentb.
tower" subscription to relatives, a s "Watchtower"
a n d "Awake!" .and 10 mi": Talk on theme for month,
' s
Our Chief
suggested in December "Kingdom other sources (Uses simple drawings "wa,Flng ~ ~ d Service
Ministry.':' Might have publisher repre- if necessary. j Top of pages labeled, j G y
based on "Watchtower" of Jansenting Watchtower" interject some "A Christian Does": Study, Pray,
1, 1967.
enthusiastic remarks about his eager
f ~ h ~ i s t ?;:e9
~ ~ ~ s ~ 15
o ~ in : Additional Subscription Prosdesire to help those people.
Tear UP Books, Destroy Property, per:s~in.) Chairman: w e want to help
2 min: Accounts report.
9 m in : Concluding coinnzen ts. Coni ~ h i l ~ ~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ p l ~ a l $ i v ~ n ~ "God-fearing
, " e ' aWatchtower"
~ ' , "persons
s
learn
truth.
sider "Special New Folder," also "How
"The
a n d the
"Awake!"
id we D~ in ~
~
~ and ~local ~ why.b Chairman
~
~points
? out- variety of will greatly aid them. Report on new
nlethod
avoids
tiresomeness,
service report. Song 14.
subscriptions obtained by local conchild make practical app!icatjon. Par- gregation
date' If there has been
e n t reads, explains Philippians 4:8.
TH I R B MEETING I N JANUARY
child explains why necessary chair- a good experience in obtaining new
Theme: Building Our Youths into
Glorifiers of Jehovah. Song 73.
s a n ~ s ~ yni;t~~~;r;;tg$avos~s
~ z ;
in advance ) In this second month of
5 min: Introduction, text, comments. ture of three Hebrews a n d image the campaign we want to think of
965
calelldar)ex- a11 the po?sibilities ampng those who
10 min: Mature brother discusses with plain then asks
you
a have previously shown interest, people
mother who inquires a s t o what age scripiure
us
practice on our magazine routes, those on
her daughter (or son) should be al- idolatry?" (If
whom we make back-calls and with
lowed to have dates, usin,- material
him find it.) .Asks, "What
whom we conduct studies.
from November 15 1966, "Watch- me miss
out on if we bowed to a n
(10 ,in.)
~~k audience for suggestower," Questions f+om Readers.
tions a s to how t o present subscrip12 min: .'why
~h~~ so M ~ ~ ~ ~ lIpffze
? ~ ,
tion
t'
interested
Ones
in back-ca11
Talk, with questions toward end for example, might such a thing come up
study work. *lso
On
six to eight young publishers (who in school?99 '.What would you say?" Or
come to platform) a s to what they
(4 mi,+) Chairman: Purpose i s . to prepared
D e m o n s t r a t i o n : Following Bib':
can do t o keep things clean and or- guide child so t h a t , a t first,. thinking
publisher features
tha
derly a t t h e Kingdom Hall, a t assem- not too hard o r session tiring. Keep
then men
blies, in everyday life. Stress impor- interest alive by variation. u s e visual might that
interest
month Ive are entanCe of starting early a n d being aids extensiyely, Cards might be used
interested Ones
subpersistent in training children to be a t times with idea on one side and couraging
idea. or Scripture text on other. scribe lor '.'The yatchto'ver'" In
orderly. Based on November 8. 1966,
Is
carried
On
issue of "Awake!", pa.ges 8-11.
show one sidq first, child telling what a
26 mi n : Help Our Children Toward
Real Life. Demonstration..
tower" so they receive every issue
o h y ;sz$iA:enc;
pg:ze
( 3 min.) Chairman: Splrit of world learning enjoyable. Same material ~h~~~ who subscribe dvring ~
~
permeates almost everything children may need to be covered next time,
or
three free
see, read, hear and those with whom expanding further. Review after study, booklets with the subscription.
they .sometimes associate. Must be not rehash; let child relate material
Ask a u ~ l e n c e for suggestlolls on
e f f e c t l v e l ~counteracted a t home. Con- to his conduct; keep hope of new presenting subscri~ption~tothose who
s t r u c t i n minds framework of prin- order very real, alive to him.
regularly obtain single issues of "The
ciples On .which
When very
7 min: Concluding commeizts. (In- Watchtower" a n d "Ayake!" on our
young$ mlglzt start with
minutes clude a p p r o p r i a t e Announcements rnagazlne routes A fitting demonstraa day. Each have Own
and from page 3 a n d comments on slogan, tion can also be' presented, if desired.
trained
keep
respect- page 4. Build enthusiasm for sub(1 min.) Chairman: In February all
fully neat, clean.
s&p
t;r7?
work over the weekend.) of u s wlll want particularly t o aid
(9
Scene I: Father
interested
ones to gain the benefits
study in "Paradise" book with two
of each issue of "The Watchtower"
subscribing a s we use all oppor~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . e n p a a ~ s l ~ ~ O " , : S ~ ~ , FOURTH
r e ~ V ~ ~ dM E E T l N G I N JAN UA R Y by
s t a k e ? Who a r e men in a r m o r ? W h a t
Theme: All Members Cooperating tunities to Obiain
a r e they doing? Who i s m a n oA right Makes for t h e Growth of the Body. 15 min: Presentillg the Good ~ e w s .
of J e s u s ? (Evildoer who reviled Je- (Eph. 4:16) Song 49.
Handled by combination talk a n d
SUS.) Who is m a n on left? (Friendly 10 min:
Introduction, leading into audience participation.
evildoer.) What,;s he saying? ("Jesus breakfast scene where text and corn- 5 min: Experience from brother or
remember me
e t c ) Young child merits a r e considered by family. Ap- sister on how "The Watchtower"
encouraged, led alongato answer easier preciation expressed for new "Year- helped him or h e r t o learn the t r u t h
h a s so?,read experience and why we c a n b.e enthusiastic iti
questions older child harder ones. book::,Father
~ o r n e t i m e bscripture read, then ques- from 1967 Yearbook
page 95 para- presenting s u b s c r l ~ t l o n st c ^thers.
ng 86.
tion asked. Portions (or all) of para- graphs 3, 4. Comment on s h a r e ' f a m i l ~ 10 m in : Concluding commel
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When did You8last stop for a

moment and reflect upon all the
provisions Jehovah's organization
makes for us in the congregation
through the appointed servants?
And then, a s you expressed thanks
to Jehovah for these "gifts in men,"
did you reflect further as to how
you personally might make their
oads lighter by sharing responsiuility ?
Don't you agree, if we were
not careful we might take for grantd the loving &orts of our brothrs? It would be easy, for instance,
o come into a clean Icingdom Hall,
enjoy the instructive meetings and
then go away without considering
what we might have done Pel'sonally to make these things possible.
Yet, just the day before, perhaps
~ n l ytwo or three willing servants
volunteered to clean the hall. Bk
looking for opportunities we can
all help and thereby make the load
lighter for the servants. This will
give them more time to look after
our spiritual needs and theirs.
'
Here are a few questions that
will start us thinking: As to the
Kingdom Hall, do we help with the
cleaning and upkeep regularly? Do
re make financial contributions
,,ccording to the need and our personal situation? Do we make others

feel welcome a t the meetings and

contribute to a warm, friendly spirit
in the congregation? Are we on time
and do we accept and prepare our
assignments for the heetings, being
dependable? Are we prompt in
reporting our field activity? Do we
cooperate with suggestions a s to the
conduct of m1r r h i m . 9 ~a t the Kingdom Hall?
4 The ser
kts may'ask us to lend
a helping ,,,nd spiritually to one
who is weak. How do we respond?
Are me alert to visit those who may
be somewhat discouraged, sick or
needy? You see, these are all matters that cause concern to the servants. Who is it that begins to miss
meetings and the overseer and his
assistants are not alert to notice it?
'Who becomes stumbled and they
are not affected? Just like the
apostle Paul, they have rushing in
upon them from day to day the
"anxiety" for those in the congregation. ( 2 Cor. 11: 28, 29) Can we
help them shoulder this load by
doing something to strengthen
those who need help, a s me keep
ourselves strong?
5 Consider, too, th'at it is not easy
for the servants to speak to us regarding our conduct or shortcomings. I t is made easier when we
are quick to listen and apply coun--&

Announcements

+
Literatu~e Offer : January through
April, Watchtower subscription for a

+Both
March and April will be
months of special service activity. Can
ear, with three booklets, for $1; or you arrange to vacation pioneer during
&.atchfower and Awake! subscriptipns, either March or April or both months?
with six booklets for $2 Congregations If so make plans now. Overseers
having a supply 6f the ~volutionbook- make'sure that you will have enougi
let are encouraged to use this in the applications on hand.
campalgn.
The W a t c h t p ~ ~ eisr now. published
+At meetings for field service the monthly
in India m the Hindi language.
following suggestions may be used : Are there
people in your territory
January 15: Talking points from the who have come
from India and who
latest issue of The Watchtower. Jan- might want to subscribe?
Why not ask
uary 22: Importance of keeping good them?
House-to-House Record and filling out
more fresh new public
subscription slips properly. January 29 : *Twenty
Not forgetting to return to .start B!ble talk outlines will soon de sent to each
studies. February 5: Review points congregation. These may be scheduled
on showing discernment in witnessing when you are ready 9or them but
first be sure that your congreiation
to people in your territory.
Starting March 5, the circuit ser- has not missed any of the first forty.
vant will ive the pubhc talk "The I
Orders for the Watch Tower PubHeritage of Youth-Will. It Be Good licdtions Index for 1966 may be subor Bad?'; At circuit assemblies, be- mitted starting January 5. We suggest
ginning in February the film "God
Cannot Lie." will beyshown in place that congregations order these at the
same time that their order for bound
of the public lecture.
+Memorial this year is March 25. volumes of the magazines is submitted.
Printed invitations may be ordered Copies of the Index are -10c each.
from the Society using the regular
Handbill Order form. The price . is 9New publications available:
"Things in Which It Is Impossible for
25c a thousand; 15c for five hundred;
God to Lze" (Pocket edition)
10c for two hundred and fifty.
-French
+ A special public talk
"This Good News of the Kingdom"
Millennium Under,, ~ o d ' i Kmgdom-E fik
Why Literally So should be sched- +Out af stock in U.S.A.
uled by all congregations for -April 2.
Evolution
versus
The
New
World
Manuscript for the. talk.wll1 be pro-Spanish
vided .by the Society m .due time.
'This Good News of the Kingdom"
Handbills featuring just thas one talk
-Russian,
Romanian, Chinese
are available. Please order vdurs earlv. I
New World Translation, Volume 3,
If your circuit. assembly" or circdt
servant's visit is scheduled for tk-'
Deluxe
-English
time you
have the talk
Yearbook for 1964, 1963. 1962. 1960
~ ~ r9. i i

a an kind's

to those who are taking the lead

among us and be submissive.' I n
their keeping watch over our souls,
let us* do all that we can to make
sure it is. "with joy and not with
sighing."-Heb.
13 : 17.

Special New Folder

There are people in the territory
that are not a t home when we
call, and some are hard to find
even when we try repeatedly. But
they need the Kingdom message
a s much a s others do. What can
we do to reach them?
2The Society has prepared an
appealing four-page folder for the
purpose. I t contains a letter explaining that you called and is
designed to stimulate interest in
the Bible. The leaflet tells the householder about some fascinating aspects of the Life Everlasting book,
explains our free home Bible study
service, and invites them to benefit
from both. Let's leave a copy of
the folder a t each not-at-home this
winter.
3 Some other people might benefit
from it too. Are there apartment
houses in your territory where you
are not able to get to the occupants?
We have a suggestion. If you can
make friends with the doorman, he
may permit you to slip one under
each apartment door without ringing the bells. Or he may allow you
to write the names of the occupants
neatly on the top of each slip and
leave them for him to distribute
with the mail. Let's really put
forth an effort to reach them all.
4 A shipment of these folders is
being sent to each congregation,
with about thirty folders for each
publisher, so please do not order
them. Ask the literature servant
for your supply.
1

NOVE~ER
SERVICE REPORT
Av.

Av.

Hrs.
B-C
736 143.4 53.2
PIOS
9 375 93 5 32 0
~ a c :Pios. 3z152 8317 23:5
Pubs.
291,032
9.4 3.5
T O T A L 304,295
Public Meetings Held:
Pubs.

Sp'l Pios.

U N I T E D STATES GOAL

Av.
Av.
Bi. St. Mags.

7.5 133.2
5 0 98 5
216 7913
.6 11.3
19,106
F O R 1967

336,029 Publishers
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HOW DID WE DO IN NOVEMBER?

"Feed my little sheep." This you

were very busy doing in November,
a s reflected by the total of 241,073
Bible studies. This was the highest
number since May of this year, and
exceeds the number for November of
last year by 9 940. More back-calls
were made to i t a r t studies too. The
back-call average for congregation
publishers was up to 3.5, the highest
since March. I t is evident that y-ou
are reaching out to start new studies
and use the many suggestions and
provisions for helping these new ones
to an accurate knowledge of Jehovah's
Word. Keep up the fine work!

'

C Forty-third

class or urleaa recervea

)reign assignments from Brother Knorr
November 28. It is planned that studer
nftrr
Mnrrh. will
-..-. arnduntinn in
... ...-.-..,
.."' ao
a- r
-o28 different lands, such as 5 4 to Latin
America, 9 to Africa, 8 to Taiwan 'and
5 ro Korea. .
Nigeria advises that 1 5 to 2 0 defenseless brothers were killed in recent disturbances in the North, including
special pioneer, a congregation serva,,,,
also several other servants and pioneers.
Still the work goes on, and the rep
for October shows 39,458 publishers.
Malawi reports a new peak of 1.6,606
publishers in October, a
10-percent
increase over last year's averag~ " rby
Mozambique reported 1,276 r
?rs.
for an 1 1 -percent increase. 4 News report in New York "Times"
says Spanish Supreme Court reversed
sentences and-canceled fines against five
brothers charged with illegally gathering
to read Bible.
New peaks in publishers reported from
various lands: Senegal with 200; New
Caledonia with 109; Kenya with 3 0 1 ,
and Argentina with 1 1,977.

I
At New Home Bible Studies
long ago we were discussing
here a t Bethel some of the questions
that you have raised in connection
with home Bible studies. I n nearly
every case the answer to the situation seemed to be that each publisher should feel free to use his
own good judgment in deciding
what would do the most to stimulate interest or to hasten progress
in learning basic Bible truths.
To accomplish the most good,
we need to learn to be flexible.
There are persons with whom it
is best to use just their Bible for
several weeks to win their confiIce before you ever direct their
a ~ ~ e n t i oton the publications of the
Watch Tower Society. Others may
gladly accept the literature but
hesitate to agree to any regular
study arrangement. Rather than
feeling that you have to start them
right off in a study of a book, why
not patiently show them that the
problems and questions that they
are most concerned about in life
are answered in the Bible? At first
they may be passive listeners, so
you have to size up the situation
and select something that you feel
to be appropriate. But when people
start asking questions, i t is wise
to realize that those questions are
the key to their interest in continued discussions. Feel free to use
any of the Society's publications,
or the Bible alone, to satisfy the
questions that are on their minds.
Frequently you will find that
the questions they raise are ones
that are discussed in the publications in your briefcase. If ybu feel
that it would be beneficial to use
one of those publications a s the
basis for your discussion, do so.
I n some cases you may simply use
it for reference; a t other times you
may be able to use the regular study
procedure. Do not hesitate to start
with any chapter or any article in
any of the Society's publications.
Use whatever you feel will do the
most to hold the householder's interest. There is the 'Impossible to
Lie' book, with twenty-one different
chapter themes; fourteen more are
found in the Life Everlasting book.
Perhaps a "Your Word I s Truth"
article in Atoake! has what sou
1 Not

want, or maybe an issue of The

Watchtower or one of the booklets,
Then, too, you have "dlake Sure of
All Things; Hold Fast t o What I s
Fine," which sets out choice texts
on 123 topics. There are no rules
that say that everyone must use a
particular publication or start on
a certain page.
When you complete your discussion of the householder's first
question, you may find that he has
a lot more. Rather than telling this
newly interested person that he
will have to wait until you come to
that subject in the book, you may
find that he will be moPe inclined
to want to have you continue calling if he is getting answers to the
questions that a r e on his mind.
The important thing is to help him
to study the Bible regularly.
The questions asked by the
householder may have been covered
in several of the Society's publications. Which should you use? That
is up to you. If you find that you
are better able to use one presentation of the subject than another,
select the publication that you prefer. They have all been prepared
for your use.
SO, there is no need to feel that
every new study should start with
chapter 1 of the 'Impossible to Lie'
book. The first three chapters of
that book are specially designed to
meet the needs of certain types of
people. If that is what is best for
your call, use it. If it will result
in more rapid progress for you to
concentrate on later chapters of the
'Impossible to Lie' book or even to
use another publication, do that.
The important thing is to focus attention on the information that is
best suited to the needs of the individual.
7 When your study is well established, it will not be difficult to go
back and cover the topics that may
have been skipped a t an earlier date
and to do so in a systematic way.
By the time the newly interested
one is ready for baptism, of course,
you will want to be sure that he
has either studied with you, or
personally read, both the books
"Tizings in Which I t I s Impossible
for God to Ilie" and Life Everlasting-in Freedom of the Solzs of God.

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I

When gew units are formed or PI

lishers move into territory of a n
adjoining congregation would i t be
all right to continue aksociati-ng with
the congregation of one's choice even
though this co.ngregation did not Fold
the territory in whlch one hved.
The Society generally. encourages
publishers to associate with the congregation holding the territory. in
which they live. There are d?stinct
advantages and benefits that will result such a s being able to share in
t h e ' service in territory near one's
home and directing interested ones
to the nearest congregation. Also, this
helps in planning and organizing the
work through the service centers.
Some adjustments naturally have to
be made in transferring to a new
congregation. For one thing i t means
not seeing a s often the brothers and
sisters in the former congregation,
but it does not take very long to
'build new, warm friendships in the
new congregation. Also, i t is Secommended that a s soon a s circumstances will ' allow back-calls and
studies .be turned dver to publishers
who vill continue with the former
congregation. In some cakes i t may
be a few weeks or so before thls can
be done.
I t is recognized that considerab1.e
inconvenience would result to some
there were no exceptions to th
recommendation. In some instances
too, provision has been made fo;
brothers to serve a s servants or pioneers in a i?eighboring congregation
where there IS a special need. Generally speaking however when we
move or find o;rselves in' a different
congregation's territory due to a
territory adjustment, i t is best to
become associated with the congregation holding the territory where we
live.

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FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FEBRUARY, 1967

"Here I am! S e n d me."--lsa.

11.X

6 :8.

NO. 2

~ D e mqubbiskehs:
Here at' Brooklyn we are continuing to enjoyw rich blessings.
One of our recent blessings has been
sharing in the production and shipping of more copies of the Yearbook
The pfoduction
than ever
of these and other books that have
been required by the brothers has
really taxed the
facilities here and it is strong evidence
that we are in need of the space
that the new factory will provide,
We are now looking forward to
the transfer of the Kingdom Ministry School to Brooklyn in April
Beginning with April 9, we will
having the classes for congregation
servants and assistant congregation
~ e r v a n t shere rather than a t the
Kingdom Farm in South Lansing,
New York. Later on, Bible study
servants will be coming too. This
arrangement will give all these servery
the
Society's headquarters. They will
have opportunity to see th'e factory
and Bethel home in operation and

we
enjoy being with Our
brothers and sisters at the congre- of Revelation and a fine discussion

gation meetings. I n contrast with of the prophetic account of Samthe world, it is so refre~hin;~;;
,",":
scriptions.
We
know
that,
for
people
~
e
~
r gain O
~ put ~
life,~they lgust
with one another the experiences the Kingdom first in their lives*
they have had in witnessing to and The Tr7fltohtowercan help them
about the Kingdom, it is
a s it has helped us,
obvious what is close to their to do it
hearts, because, as Jesus said, it is can't its
uout
of the heartys abundance"
Have YOU Deen
to obtain
that the mouth speaks. (
~ 6 : 45)
~ any
k subscriptions
~
yet? Some find
for T h e
And when we learn of the effort that offering
that many Of them put forth to Watchtower and Awake! together
get to meetings and to share in gets gqod results. A pioneer wrote
the ministry, it helps us to appre- US saying that "negative thinking"
ciate that the Kingdom truly takes kept him from offering double subfirst place in their lives. ( ~ ~ t8 t: .scriptions. Then, after trying it, he
Obtained
l1
33) It makes us love those broth- Said: "In One week
ers of ours and it stimulates us subscriPtions.
t&e one month
21 subscriptions. Of that
to do more in Jehovah's service ourtotal, 16 were obtained when offerdoesn't
2 Speaking
of 'service--how
did ing double subscriptions."
It has been suggested that du
you make out during January with
"God 1s Alive"? Re- ing February we make it a point
to give those with whom we Con~
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subject
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opens
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way
t ~ duct studies,
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and persons on whom
two weeks, we will be hearing field
experiences from all parts of the for conversation with people and We make back-calls and to whom
that is what we want. If you are we deliver magazines the OPPorUnited States,
that will be getting good results with it, keep tunity to subscribe. These a r e geevery upbuilding for us too.
on using it during February
ple who have shown interest. Why
Many of the brothers who trav3 We have been toid that the' Feb- not offer double subscriptions to
eled to the Latin-hIlerican Zissem- ruary issues of The Watchtower them. With a fresh spiritual feast
blies have already begun to return, have two more fine articles that arriving in the mail almost every
and they a r e filled with good re- tie in with' that sermon theme; week, just think how much good
ports. We hear that delegates from each one taking a different approach they Can do !
fourteen lands were on hand in to the topic and each one excellent
If they subscribe, we know the
Honduras we learn
the ispublic.
For those
will benefit
whethe,
that eight radio stations carried for
interest
more along
family whose
lines, they
respond greatly.
to that But
invitation
or
the public lecturelive, broadcasting we hear that there are articles en- not, we would like to have regular
it even to
by
titled "Men Who Really Are Head discussions of the Bible with them,
the Jeremiah
of the House" and "Meeting the So arrange to call back. Perhaps
was put On in
atten- Problems of Your Children." There YOU can build your discussion
dance reached' nearly five times
the Bible study article in
the total of publishers in the coun- a, also meatier articles on portions around
a n issue of Awake! or you may
d
the travelers from our appetites for the next ones want to read part of a Watchtwer
try. ~ n when
abroad gathered to share in field that we will have, this coming sum- article to them and look up thf
service in Nicaragua, we are told, mer. We all have much for which scriptures together. Use whateve.
the public was amazed that these to be thankful, don't we?
will keep their interest alive. The
tourists wanted to visit them in
May Jehovah's rich blessing con- important thing is to build up their
their homes; they received the tinue to be with all of you a s you love for Jehovah and their apprebrothers most hospitably. So good share lly in his service
ciation of his kingdom, so that, in
resultg, are coming from those
Warm Christian love,
time, they too may become praisers
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Theme: Finding Joy in Putting

God's Kingdom First. Song 104.
5 min: Introduction, text, comments.
2 min: Accounts servant's report.
20 rnin : "Taste and See that. Jehovah
Is Good." Audience participation.
Highlight various circumstances of
those who have been able to vacati0.n
pioneer, also the joy .they had in this
service. Relate experience on page 81
7 1 of "1967 Yearbook."
8 min: Branch letter. Two publishers
discuss letter together, or publisher
discusses ~t with newly interested
person to direct his interest to the
organikation.
15 mil?: "What Place Does I t Take?"
Question-and-answer discussion, with
short demonstrations on paragraphs
5 and 6.
10 min:
Concluding comments. Include appropriate Announcements from
page 7, also "How Did We Do in
December?" Encourage those who
want to vacation pioneer during
March, which is Memorial month, to
apply now. Song 29.
T H I R D MEETING I N FEBRUARY

apparent Scriptural argument and

material in booklet are understood.
Student is commended and encouraged
to prepare in this manner to gain
most from study. Servant concludes
stating that this suggestion might b i
helpful when new studies are started
and on other studies where the need
exists. Students benefit most from a
study when they prepare lesson.
15 min: "Helping Them to Return."
Two or three members of committee
discuss article also highlight some
points from arch 1 "Watchtower"
article "Were You Once a Kingdom
Publisher?" Help all in congregation
to see how they can share in this
vital activity.
7 min: Concluding comments. Draw
attention to slogan on page 8 ; report
on progress in subscription campaign.
Comment on local response to invitation to vacation pioneer. make i t
known that you have applications for
those who want them for either March
or April. Song 97.
FIRST MEETING I N MARCH

obtained thus far. What a r e prospect

for more.? Let's listen a s two pub
lishers discuss the matter.
(13 min.) Conversation reveals eac2
has a subscription: One obtained hi!
in sermon work, other using "Kingdom Ministry" suggestion to make
offer to those with whom we study.
Both express desire to meet goal by
obtaining a t least one more. Will con
tinue to share in sermon work- ad
ditionally, they recall December " ~ i n g dom Ministry" suggestion . t o make
offer in March to those with whom
business is done. Both agree they
have many opportynities to do this
First publisher: I have in mind m j
doctor. When I'm about through with
my appointment he generally asks:
"What have you been doing thest
days?" Usually I tell him about t h t
job, home or family. frext time I'll
bring- in the ministry. Demonstrate
to publisher making offer of both
subscriptions:
Other publisher is impressed witl:
simple and warm presentation. C o u l ~
do same with milkman, mailman insuranc: man, etc. In answer to q'uestion, What would you say?' he
demonstrates how he would talk t c
one of these. The two publishers ther
discuss other prospects: grocer, bakeryman druggist gas station a t tendant 'dry clean&, a t times wher
they ark not busy.
(3 rnin.) Chairman: Encourage a1
to offer subscriptions to those witl
whom they do business. Work in shor
local experiences if available.
8 min: Concluding comments. Dis
cuss Qyestion Box, also "Plan g
t
Attend. Song 32.

Theme: L e t t h e P e o p l e H e a r
Through Preaching. Song 10.
5 m in: Introduction, text, comments.
12 min: Talk on service theme for
month. See article in March 1 "Watchtower": Iv,clude experience from "1967
Yearbook, p.. 115 114-p. 116 81. Other
appropriate items from Theocratic
News may be incorporated.
17 mint: Suggested sermon for March
and April.
Chairman: For March and April,
the suggested sermon is only slightly
changed- from what we have -been
using. This change shifts attention to
urgency of times and fits "WatchDECEMBER SERVICE REPORT
tower" articles we will be offering
Av.
Av.
Av.
Av.
concerning "last days.'' Discuss serPubs.
Hrs.
B-C Bi.St. Mags.
mon with audience, and, in conclusion,
746 138.9 51.3 7.3 129.7
have prepared publisher give sample Sp'l Pios.
Pios.
9,424 89.7 30.2 4.9
97.E
presentation.

Theme: The Preaching Work IS

Urgent. Song 66.
5 m in : Introduction, text, comments.
15 min: Presenting the Good News
article "Field Service Helps US."
G ~ o u D ' Or~latform
~
might
be used to
discuss this.
18 min: "S?fving Jehovah in the Time
Remaining. Questions for audience to
answer. Read scriptures cited.
12 min: "How Do You View the Placement of Literature?" Publisher approaches servant with question on this
matter: discuss i t together. Then ask
audience several review questions on
main points.
10 m in : Concluding comments. Inform
congregation how many subscriptions
have been obtained to date. Read Theme: W e Are Living i n the "Last Vac. Pios. 3,504
and highlight the suggestion made
Pubs.
291,511
under "Gift Subscriptions." Song 98. 2 Daysv
T i m . 3:l-5-"Last
days" are now T O T A L 305,185
FOURTH MEETING I N FEBRUARY

Theme: Expending Ourselves to

HelD Others A-~-p r e c i a t ethe Kingdom.
song 68.
5 min : Introduction. text, comments.
18 rnin: " ~ e ~ o v a~hi k s e l f
Blessed
His P e o ~ l e . Audience participation.
Arrange-in advance to have the experiences cited from the "1967 Yearbook" related.
15 min: Help Students Prepare for
Study. Talk and demonstration, perhaps- by Bible study servant.
Persons with whom a study is being
conducted sometimes have not had
time or taken time to study in advance. (Some do not know how to
study.) Often what is done -1s that
the conductor asks the question and
student searches paragraph for answer a t times reads answer directly
from' paragraph. Usually student gets
very little from this type of study.
If one studied with has not prepared,
why not use a study period (the hour)
t o illustrate how to prepare? Use
paragraph 5 of "Good News" booklet
to demonstrate point. Conductor kindly has student analyze question, read
paragraph look up scriptures, and
underline appropriate points. Helps
student see reason for understanding
the scriptures and their re!ationship
to the material. After entire paragraph is studied, conductor .again asks
question which student is able to
answer 'clearly in own words. I t is

as

here
2 Pet. 3:13
need fo:

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Public Meetinas Held: 19,013

14-Promised
new systema UNITED STATES GOAL FOR 196
right action on our par;
336,029 Publishers

A suggested presentation: 'I'm a

member of .a-society of over a million
persons (ministers or whatever is appropriate to your territory) who are
very concerned over the times in
which we are living. All we have to
do is read a newspaper to know these
are troubled times. Have you wondered if these things that are happening are significant of a n y t h ~ n g ?[Pause
to allow for expression.] Notice what
the Bible tells us: 2 Tim. 3:1:5. [Read
verse 1 then select appropriate portions frbm other verses.] These scriptures sound like today's newspaper,
don't they? There is no d o ~ b tbut
thpt these are the "last .days.
The fact that we a r e llving in what
the Bible refers to a s the "last days"
is also significant of something. Notice
the hope that is extended and what
is required of us to realize it. Read
2 Peter 3:13 14 [Then comment
such as:] he) fact t h a t we are livini
in the "last days" should not discourage us but give u s hope I t means
this promibe of a new s y s t e k is near
fulfillment. If we are to be found
spotless and a t peace with God, we
must study the Bible to learn what.he
requires of us. Make offer, uslng
appropriate article in "Watchtower."
18 min: Another Avenue for Subscriptions. Demonstration.
(2 rnin.)
Chairman: Subscriptions
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HOW DID WE DO IN DECEMBER?

Our December report shows 305 185

publishers reporting, and what a ' lot
of talking about the Kingdom that
many servants of God can do! I t is
true that there were fewer publishers
than last December, when 311,933 reported, but we will keep on inviting
others to join us in serving Jehovah
just a s long a s there is opportunity.
Yet, whether they respond or not
may we ever be whole-souled in ou;
ministrv.
I t was pleasing to see a new peak
of 9,424 regular pioneers. The previous
peak was 9,383. During December 404
were appointed to serve a s regular
pioneers and this is splendid Thus
far this' service year 1258 have enrolled a s regular pioneeks. I t is most
encouraging to see so many making
room for this service.
Also December's report of 3,504
vacatibn pioneers was a new high for
any December. The previous December high was 3,386 in December of
1963. I t is fine to observe the number
arranging to vacation pioneer each
month. Thus far this service year
vacation pioneer reports total 15 705
Whether , a publisher oy a pioAeer;
let us continue to share in Jehov-"'E
service a s fully a s possible, k n o ~ g
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benefited
Recer CT we discussed vacation pioneering day. I n fact, she said' the whole fWAAJly
with three publishers in a congregation near the from the happiness and peace of mind she
.Brooklyn Bethel. We thought you would be gained.
-interested in their comments. Try to picture
Probably some of yea recognize in this
- -in your mind the individuals, and probably example circumstances similar to your own. This
- --ou will recognize one in circumstances similar
March and April many 'sisters are going to
o your own.
share in the special activity by vacation pio" The first comments about vacation pioneer- neering. Have you thought about doing so yourcame from a married sister with a 'son self? If you could have been with us and secn
- ?IWU years old and a daughter four. Her hus- the happiness and contentment radiated by th,,
%and is not one of Jehovah's witnesses. When sister when she thought back op her pioneerinq
&lied how she became a vacation pioneer, she we have no doubt that you too would long t,
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- said that at. a service meeting last March the "taste" of this privilege.
congregation servant had enthxisiastically enThe other two publishers were also anxidus
couraged all in the congregation able to do so to relate their experiences. prie of them was .a'
te enjoy the vacation pioneer activity in April. sixteen-year-old brother. He said that. before he
-.,Later she approached him and asked, "Do you was baptized he had given some thought to vaca. -+ink I can do it with two children?" He men- tion pioneering, but he had to prait until he had
tioned the blessings she could receive, gave been baptized. Ecclesiastes 12:l often came to
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that she give his mind. Even though h6 was still in school
her an application and s u --:sted
t prayerful consideration.
a n d his father was not,in agreement with hikl
The sister told us that she was somewhat ' faith, he wanted to 'remember his grand Creator
eluctant, since caring for the children might in thq days of his young manhood.' As April
be a problem. Her fleshly sister, though, urged approached, it seemed as though "everybody" in
' her to "taste" of the vacation pioneer service the congregation was going to vacation pioneer,
and thgse who were doing it for the second or
-. and $'see that Jehovah is good." (Ps. 34:8) A
- mgular pioneer in the congregation promised . third time were filled with joy, just looking forthat she and others would help. Yet before ward to the experience. Yes, he figured hk
*making the decision, the sister discussed it with would try it also. His mother, who had helped
her husband. He said that, as long as she was him in Jehovah's sekvice, was happy to hear of
,able to care for her household duties,. it war his desire, and his father said it was all right if
that was what. he,wanted.
all right.
W i t h joy in her voice the sister told us that
But you h a y be wondering how he could
vacation pioneer, since he was still in' school.
h e applied for vacation pioneer service, was'
accepted and had a marvelous month praising We asked 'him'that very question. He said that
Zehovah. She .got a taste of 'how good pibneering he arranged it, so that the period during whicli
is. 'What about the children?' you wonder. She, he pioneered would include the week off from
exclaimed: "Everybody helped me!" Yet it did school for spring vacakion. During that week
mean effort on her part. She arose earlier in he went in The field ministry both i n the mordhe morning so she could do some cleaning and ings and' in the afternoons. When school started
till spend most of the morning in the ministry. again, he*went in service in the morning, since
Sometimes other sisters cared for her son while he had classes, in the. afternoon and early
hp took her daughter in service. When asked evening. But he said that if he had had to go to
how the little girl liked being in the ministry school in the morning,- he could have accom'so mach, the sister smiled and said, "She loved plished the same by sharing in the service after.
it !" The mother added that the theocratic
hool. On Saturday his mother helped by
tivity, helped her to overcome the depressed getting up earlier than usual to &ake brea3cf ast
eelink she ha - l a d from being in the house all . .nd by seeing thr he got an earl+ $t ;. Some
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,,cepting some of the chores he'usbally did. would be like, but decided mat he pavek
It was b pleasure to see the conviction with know unless he tried it.
which this young minister spoke about his piol1 Looking back at the month now, he rc
neer service. We could tell that he was pleased that it took effort,,since he had to getran e
to have had a large ,share in the preaching that start in the mornings in order to be free ,u
month, going over the service goals he was aim- in the service after his secular work. Saturd<
ing for. We might add, his pioneering helped and Sundays were busy days that month, i
him to advance toward spiritual maturity, and we can assure you, brothers, that the delight
the whole congregation gained deeper res~ect obtained from pioneering was evident in
intense feeling about it even months later
for him as a devoted servant of Jehovi
We asked him whether he thought others iAAsaid: "I f 0und many more people to talk t c
questions I was able to
ms position could do it. 'It is easy if one just when they d ~ e d
puts his mind to it,' was his reply. We under- much that I had studied. I n fact, it surpri
stand that many schools will have a week's me." His ministry in the months to follow 7
ring vacation during March or April. Have also blessed beepuse 'of the back-calls and Bj
you young ministers who are still' in school ~tudieshe arranged for while pioneering
l2 Possibly many of you are like this brother
thought of receiving joy and satisfaction from
vacation pioneering this spring? Possibly you having heard about vacation pioneering but noi
really knowing what it is like. I n various wayr
3 have been thinking about the encouragement
to remember your Creator during your younger all of Jehovah's witnesses have- accepted tht
ars. Why not discuss with your parents the invitation at Psalm 34:8: "Taste and see thai
possibility of being a va, ion pioneer during Jehovah is good." Could you dd so in regard to
the special privilege o f vacation -pioneering?
March or April?
Why
not prayerfully consider the possibility of
10 If the firs%two publiE rs we spoke to were
joining
with thousands of your brothers who
enthusiastic about their pioneer experiences,
will be doing so for two weelrs or a month or
the
One was
"glowing." He was a more during March and April? If you are ablt
middle-aged married brother with two teen-age to vacationpioneer we, feel confident that yol
sons at home. We asked him why he c ~ m k h r e d will agree with the three publishers we spoke tc
vacation pioneering. He replied that he heard in enthusiastically proclaiming that the vaca
so many talking about their fine experiences tion pioneer servic
they vacation 'pioneered and he
t to that "Jehovah is
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robably you read with interest t report pass away until all th&&? things occur." OUI
of the vacation pioneers last April-over 18,000 very generation is seeing the sign marking J e
in the United States alone. Among them were sus' second presence. Truly, .''the time left is
edicated schoolchildren, energetic brothers and reduced." (Matt. 24: 34; 1 Cor. 7: 29) For this
3ters recently out of school, married sisters reason many of your brothers, young and old
with children, husbands with families to care appreciated the importance of serving God ir
r and older brothers and sisters serving faith- the time remaining. Having Scriptural respon
fully in their later years. What motivated them sibilities that prevented them from sharing in
to vacation pioneer? Consider some major the ministry as regular pioneers, missionariej
factors.
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Many of them had in mind - .sus' electri- strated their appreciation of the shortness o.
ing words: "This generation will by no means the time remaining by vacation pioneering.

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ow as you increase you
!aching an1
i i r s t of all?" Christ replied: " 'You iarly see Jehovah fulfill hi^ lkomise to upho ircGq
*eove Jehovah your God with your whole his servants. (2 Thess. 1:3) You will be aided
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*t and with your whole soul and with your cultivate love, since your daily activity of caE- s
le mind and with your whole strength.' The ing at homes will be principled love in action. &&?
nd is this, 'You must love your neighbor as It will help you to increase in mildness and
rself."' (Mark 12:28-31) While they dili- self-control. And do not overlook the genuine,
;ly shared in Kingdom service all year long deep-rooted joy you will receive from assisting
lo that, they also arranged to put forth a others.-Acts 20:35.
!ial effort by vacation pioneering. Thus tE--These are just some 6f th6a%re%sonswhy
3 able to devote 100 hours to the field mirlln-' thousands of brot,hers served as vacation pioSonle, able to enroll for only two weeks, neers last year, and this matter of serving in the
ed for 75 hours during the month.
remaining time is becoming increasingly urgent.
The vacation pioneer service accomplishes &fany brothers were thrilled to read the infor!h for those who engage in it. If we briefly mation in the book Life Everlasting-in Freeew some of the things it can accomplish, YOU dom of the Sons of God. A review of Bible
ge\ dditional ideas why th~usands of chronology along with the physical facts of
;hers; probably including some in YOUP o m history in fulfillment of prophecy helped them
- ?gation, have exerted ~hwnselvesto va(
to appreciate that the time remaining before
~ i o n e e rin the short time before the end of t h e end of this wicked system of things .is very
system of things.
%@@&$short. As a result, throughout the earth mature
en-year-old servants of Jehovah are applying themselves
I was the case with the sij
rother mentioned previously, the vacation pio- with increased diligence to the Kingdom peacheer service often helps to mature one as a ing work that Jesus said would be done before
minister and servant of Jehovah. If you share "the end will come."-Matl;
24:14.
hb privilege in the future, most likely your
9 This March and
April' there will be 2
dvancemellt will be manifest to many- (1Tim. abundance of special activity. I n March we will
4: 13-16) At the same time YOU will be helping to have the memorial of the Lord's eveningmeal.
bring salvation to those who listen to you.
'hat an appropriate time for extra effort ! Then
'Pioneering, even for' short periods of time, in early April there will be the
talk
draws One Closer to Jehovah, moving One to pray '%fankind's Millennium Under God's Kingdom
more often and more earnestly. Additionally, it -why l,iterally So." As an additional treat, we
one's perspective as to the greater im- will have special issuesof The Watchtot , and
portance of spiritual matters, "as poor but
pg%y,.making many rich, as having nothing and yet Awake! to use in the preaching work.
lo Will you be able to be one of the thousands
qossessing all things."-2
Cor. 6: 10.
7 If ,you are able to vacation pioneer, it will . jo~ously serving as vacation pioneers during
d v e you greater satisfaction in knowing that iHarch and April? We hope that will be Your
you have not held back in telling others the blessed privilege as
good news. (Acts 20:25-27) Also, it will
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restored the practice of making material contriSutions for the Levites and the temple services,
something that had long been neglected. As the
people acted in accord with Jehovah's will, God
gave :them an abundance. Speaking to King

Hezekiah about the vast contributions made, the

chief priest said, "Jehovah himself has blessed
his people."-2
Chron. 31:lO.
I n our day Jehovah's will for his people
does not involve tithing, but it does include
performing the ministry assigned them. (1Tim.

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12) The new faces we ade az the n m g u o i ~

and the Bible studies being reported show
Jehovah is truly blessing his people today,
pioneers a;nd publishers. Understandably,
ose who have been able to arrange their affairs
spend more time praising Jehovah have
red a larger portion of this blessing. Many
planning to vacation pioneer during March
April; possibly you are one of them. What
essings can you look forward to receiving?
3 First of all, you may well receive direct
personal blessings, such as happiness and improved health. A sister in Virginia who vacation pioneered wrote: "I realized the more time
put in Jehovah's service the more he blesses
efforts. I felt so much closer to Jehovah and
love increased not only for him but also
r my spiritual brothers and, sisters." A wife
Georgia said: "My husband and I truly end our taste of the vacation pioneer service
month, arid consider it the happiest month
our marriage." Another form of personal
enefit was illustrated by a sister in western
anada. She was told by her doctor that she
anemic. Nevertheless, she responded to
encouragement to vacation pioneer in April.
en she went to see her doctor at the end
the month, he was amazed at the improvein her health. The Branch writes: "The
attributes it to'the joy and contentment
e vacation pioneer ministry and the fresh
r and exeroise that she had during the time
her vacation pioneer service." Other examples
this can be found on pages 117 and 244 of
1967 Yearbook. Why not read them?%:-@$%$
Vacation pioneering
oftenresultsjn a wonful blessing right in the field ministry. .
sister in Argentina was not successful in starting Bible studies and so decided to vacation

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we heard this: "Four sisters in our congregatior
g6t together and decided to take turns baby
sitting, since we all have small children. Thus
four of us were able t o vacation pioneer in
It was
April through group arrangement. .
truly a spiritual feast." Another in California
wrote: C'Women with small children can pio
neer ! Our three daughters, who are nine, seven
With
and five, were a great help to m
Jehovah's loving assistance, S U C ~a cooperative
family, and help from the friends, this Lnn beer
most enjoyable month!"
Your vacation pioneer service will so prove
to be a blessing for others in the congregation
A congregation servant in Texas told us: ''A
a result of the special effort during the month
largely on the part of these six [who vacatior
pioneered, some for the first time], our congre
gation enjoyed increases in all features of tht
work, and there seems to be a much happiel
spirit in the congregation." The brothers ir
Ecuador reported a similar exp
ce. (Set
1967 Yearbook, page 133.)
Blessings are in store for y~rsongof all ages
An overseer in Michigan writes: "Three oldel
sisters associated with this congregation vaoa.
tion pioneered for the last two weeks in April
Their ages were 67 years, 74 years and 76 yearr
and they were certainly enthused to be working
with the'two special magazines for the month of
April. The combined
was 410 magazines !"
So, brothers, the b
awaiting all those who reach out asld accept
AS a sister in Maine exclaimed: "If everyonc
could just TRY vacation pioneering only 01
how rhuch they would benefit by it! It's some
thing you just can't describe to anyode whc
has not experienced it." A sister in Connecticu,
who for fifteen years had served faithfully war
finally, able ta vacation pioneer. She declared;
"1 had a few doubts about pioneering befor(
I ~tarted,but I kept praying to Jehovah foi
help. The result? It seems as if Jehovah openec
the floodgates of heaven and poured out a bless
ing! (Mal. 3:lO) Never before have I fomc
so much joy in Jehovah's service nor so mucE
improvement in my ministry. Two weeks wen
just not long enough!" May that be your ex
perience also, brothers, as you prove that JeLvah indeed blesses hin people.

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HOWDOYOU View the Placement

of Litercsfure?
Frank I don't see much point
in placingY;nore books or mags- a book will attract his attention.
we Vary OuS sermons
zincs with a person if he,, didn't That
read what he already has. Does and, ln offering magazines and
books,
Point
out
subjects that aPthat sound familiar? Perhaps you
yourself have said
thought the peal to diffel'ent ones. If a Person
Only One of the articles, or
same thing. Just how should we
just one chapter from a book, he
view the placing of literature?
has been benefited, hasn't he?
2 For a moment, reason on the
Does this mean we should try
matter. When we buy a newspaper, to Place
literature on every call?
do we always read all of i t ? GenerWe
use
ally not. Usually we leaf through discernment. We are
ministers,
the paper and read only a few
articles that interest us. some- in preaching
The
literature helps us
"this good news
the
times we may read only the headlines. Still, we generally buy anoth- kingdom." On the other hand, we
er newspaper the next day, wanting garding the reading face
facts the
rehabits
to keep up with current news.
and not hesitate to present
3 id you
buy a magazine public
fresh literature that Contains topics
be'ause the
of a certain of interest to them, subjects that
article appealed to you? Most of might keep
their spark of
US have done this. usually we read
interest, with a view to helping
the article, and possibly another them to get everlasting
life.
item or two. On obtaining the magazine we probably had no intention
Gift Subscriptions
of reading it from cover to cover,
The Society has a n arrangement
though, did we? We read what we
wanted and f e l t that we got our for gift subscriptions all year long,
money's worth.
but it may especially help us to get
4Really, the same is true of new subscriptioiis during the camthose who obtain bound books and paign. When someone wishes to
The Watchtower and Awake! from make a gift of a subscription, all
us. We can't expect everyone to be you have to do is write the word
interested in and read everything GIFT in the upper right-hand cor.in these publications we leave with ner of the subscription slip and the
them, but we do hope that some- name of the one giving the subthing will catch their interest. scription a t the bottom of the slip.
If the householder reads even one When the slip reaches the office
article, we are happy. NOW we want the Society will send a letter to
him to keep on taking in knowledge the one who will receive the subto let him know who has
of
purpose.
the scription
sent this gift. When you meet someother articles in the magazine he one
is already a subscriber,
has may not appeal to him, maybe why not suggest that he might like
something that is fresh and differ- to send a gift subscription to a
ent in the current magazines or in friend or relative?

is

or

lg to be
1 I t is a marvelo~, .
associated with Jehovah's familylike organization in these turbulenl
days. What security we have!
Spiritually, what more could we
want? Do we not have the best of
food and care? Yes, and the spiritual relationship that we enjoy is
stronger than natural ties.-Mark
3 : 35.

When we read reports about

how many of our dear brothers
and sisters regularly miss meetings
and have become inactive over the
past few years, how do we feel?
Our love for them causes US to feel
deeply spiritual
concernedwelfare.
over them
their
We and
feel
that we want to do something to
help them. they face a dangerous
situation. khatcan we do to help
them? When you are sick, how do
you feel when someone visits you?
The thoughtfulness is not easily
forgotten. This is exactly what our
spiritually sick brothers need-a
to
visit from us- We need
them- This
them and
mean that we
them they
be
in
service; that might
be the
their problem. They need
againstart attending
may need a
study
the. necessary strength Or just
review
certain imp0rtant truthsThe Society is very much interested in i3Ese dear brothers and,
with them in mind, has prepared an
article entitled "Were You Once
a Kingdom Publisher?" It is to
appear in the March 1 issue of The
Watchtozver. Some of these folk,
still subscribe for The Watchtowe
but not all of them read i t regula~
ly. This is where we can help. I .
would be a fine thing to visit them
and go over it together. Draw their
attention to its valuable suggestions,
bT
literature offer for February
Lhrougn ~~~l
the Watchtower sub- encouraging to know who else has in and read the scriptures together
scription, with three booklets, for $1. mind doing So. So it is suggested that
longer
February
the perhaps
overseer after
arrange
If they are
+If the circuit servant is with
aduring
convenient
time,
a have
an extra issue or two wil
d ~ ~ ~ ~ f dproa ~meeting,
cation
~ vpioneer
ewhen
~ service
~t h o~~ ek
interested
can get together
in va- Youthat the
m;y
be transferred to .Frida; and discuss their p.lans. This will deals with many possible problems
and he may be lnvlted to afford
them
opportunity
to
work
out
give the Memorial talk if the coflgre- arrangements among themselves, and and their
If you can
gation desires. Only the Me*oria1 is it
will enable the overseer to deter- ascertain their problem,
you ca
be Observed
Saturday
mine what arrangements for group
+Have
you ordered an increased witnessing should be made to assist stress it when YOU Come to i t in
supply of the special April 15 Watch- them.
the article. Be tactful and kin?
tower and April 22 Awake!? The sug- *Orders
Memoria1 invitations They are spiritually weak and w,
gested magazine goal for the month 1s
30 for publlshers,.200 for pioneers and
not egpect too much of
On
a separate
300 for special pioneers.
them a t first. Be patient and, abo
8 At service centers .the following +New publications available:
is suggested for meetings for field
"This Good News of the Kingdom'' all, show understanding.
service : Week of February 12: Review
-German
4 If we show this loving concern
paragraphs 3 to 5 of main article. + O
February 19: Review main points of
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they may be among those
article "How Do You View the Place-English, Chinese, Portuguese, who survive the troubles ahead a1
ment of Literature?" February 26: Deal
vith common local objection. March 5:
be so grateful that we helped them
+Orders for the 1966 watch to we^ and
teview new sermon.
+Many .who would like to vacation Awake! bound volumes in French and return before it was too
nioneer in March and April find it German may be submitted on March 15. 6 :10.

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~ i e l dService Helps US

Getting the truth deeply impressed in our hearts gives us the

ability
to teach it, because i t is
O U ~of a full heart that the mouth
~
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d
~
:peaks. (Matt. 12 : 34, 35) Teachlng ability has a future, since not
only in this period of time will
it be useful, but following Armageddon the ability to teach will be
of Use in the great educational probe
gram
But before We enter into that
time when there will be princes in
all the earth charged with postArmageddon teaching activities, we
have to fight the fight of faith
and know how to endure faithfully. .Each one meets Up with certain tests of his integrity now.
How is he to make the right
decisions when the pressure comes
Jehovah's servants
what course
take -because
having
his
It is by using
the
that One can
the
answers, how to decide what is
right to
Or what is wrong and
be shunned--Heb- 5: 14.
7 W e want to see
in Our
in faith and
On the way
everlasting life, so let us
share the good news with others by
Kingdom service. We can take them
with us when we go into the field.
We can encourage elderly or bedfast Christians to write letters or
witness by telephone. Service is
mod for us. We need regular have
field
Service to keep
5

shers In Nevls, W.I., reloice

of 2 3 0 for showing of film
"God Cannot Lie" at circuit assembly.
ar attenaar,.,

Nigeria's three district assemblies attended by total Of 67,376 in spite 01

di"cul"es in country; l f 3 e 1 baptized.
Brothers who had never
theatrical
drama put On excellent
'lirilled to Jeremiah drama.

I ~ ~ h has
b given
~ ~ ush something
wonderful in our privilege to p r e
gent the good news of the ~
i
*"
Have you thought of all the
it has helped you personally? ExJamaica reports hundreds from R*:'
perience shows that the average
for their assembly; ten countries
sented by delegates at assembly
person remembers more of what
he does than of what he sees and
Despite floodsf Italy reached new peak
hears, so direct conversation involvof 10,313 publishers in November. In
ing us impresses the truth deeply
the Central Unit Of
where floods
within us. Repetition of the tlvth
increase Of l 9 perthere was
is good, for often we benefit more
Cent Over last yearls Overage- Publishers
by our sermon than the person who
[istens to us. Perhaps you did not
Showing increased zeal for truth rather
than discouragement over flood damage.
realize it, but over the years that
in Italy's Other congregations
you have been telling the good news
have
flood victims.
you have had the truth deeply
impressed in your heart and mind,
and that has helped you to endure
Plan to Attend
in integrity.
so that you may start planning
If we were merely to study the
your affairs to attend one of the
truth a t home or in a meeting,
"Disciple-making" District Assemblies to be held in the United
something would be lacking. Making
use of the truth strengthens our
States this summer, we are pleased
faith for if we are not working
to supply the following dates and
with'what Jehovah has made availlocations. Matters that are of imable to us, our faith can die. Faith
portance to every servant of God
without works dies.-Jas.
2 :-26.
will be considered on the program
all four days. Plan to be present
3Gaing from house to house is
from the time the program begins
an excellent way to use the truth
on Thursday afternoon until its
I t fills our lives with beneficiai
spiritual activity and also provides
conclusion a t about 6 p.m. nn Sunday.
healthful exercise physically. I t
June 22-25: Kalispell, Mont.; Stockton,
keeps us from falling into unwise
use of our time or bad worldly
June 2 9 4 ~ 2:
1 ~Aberdeen, S-D.; A
associations that corrupt good morarillo, Tex. (Spanish also) . Ga1vc;nOur Ilisposition benefits too b e
ton, Tex.; Sedalia, Mo.; ~ { i c a ,N.Y.
cause we have a good conscience
July 6-9: Allentown Pa.; Asheville
before Jehovah, knowing we are
N.C.
; Lansing, ~ i c h .Salina, Kans.
Taunton
Mass. ; 'kucson
Ariz. ;
properly working together with him.
Waco,
ex.; West Palm ~ e a c h Fla.
,
(
~20 : 26
~ ; 24t : 16)
~ H~~ frequent- strong faith and to stay on the way
(Spanish also)
ly news reports have commented to salvation.-Rom10:
_, July 13-16: Chicago, Ill. (Spanish only);
on the happy and peaceful faces
Laredo Tex. (Spanish only); San
Jose, balif.; Savannah, Ga.
of large groups of Jehovah's serJuly
20-23. Manchester N H . Trenton
vants. With gladness we have re' Oiden
U t a h $pri;lgfield* M O . ~
Is
ceived the good news. Not content
T
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just to have i t for ourselves, joy- to persons sitting in their automobiles
in shopping-center parking areas?
July 27-30. Fresno Calif.; Madison
fully we give of our strength and
Wis.; pitisburgh, Pa.; Yakima, w a s h :
The parking lot is private propknowledge to help others find God erty, owned and operated by the ~ u g u s t 3.6. Eugene Ore.; Grand
Island, ~ e d . Jersey
;
kity, N.J. (Spanto be true. This kind of spiritual management of t h e shopping center
or supermarket. W e do not have the
ish also); Pomona Calif. (Spanish
giving makes a person much
same right there a s on the public
also); Raleigh, N.&.
pier than material giving. Being sidewalks and in calling from door to
happy is good for us.-Acts 20 :35. ~ ~ i h ~ $ $ n g a ~ ~ m ~ ~ b d f " AC ~~ f~ l~" ~ t s ~ ~ i ~ &i.
3~t~.01&
Field service helps us to learn area, the work may be carried on Bends Ind. (tentative)
the right Bible answers. Sometimes there.
However,
if we are
asked
to August
Mesa Calif.;
discontinue
our preaching
work
there
Orlando,17-20:
Fla.; Costa
Worcester,
we are asked questions that we i t is wise to move elsewhere. I t m a i
24-27:
Ind-; Jackcannot answer immediately. ~~t be
t h a t a will
tactful
discussion
With the
Son Mich. ; Laurel,
; Rochester,
manager
result
in permimion's
when we find the answers we can being granted. The opinion of the
(tentative)
"Marsh" case may be helpful in deal- Tentative. N o Dates Set: Wattiesreturn and
the neOple. This ing
w ~ t hthe manager. A copy may be
burg, Ddiss.; Lafayette, La.; Vicksresults in deeper faith for us.
burg, Miss.
had by writing to us.

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AMERICA
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MARCH, 1967

'

Let the

We -have just received a report

from Brother Knorr about the wonderful series of assemblies that
1 Not long ago here in rrfookl~n
tell the householder where he coulu
were held- in Mexico, Central and we received a letter relating ex- check this in his own copy of the
South AUlerica and parts of the periences that contained practical Bible. This has often paved the way
~ a r i b b e a n area. He said it was ideas pn how to approach people in for a more friendly, relaxed atmoheartwarming to .hear. the exPeri- the ministry. Some of us tried these sphere and it enables us to "visit"
of the mlsslonarles, many of suggestions and liked them very with our neighbors,
oppor
whom have ,been in the
much. We thought you would enjoy tunit- to let these people hear.
field for over twenty years.
one or two of them. These thoughts a
this connection, at a hemp
The theme of Brother Knorr's may help you to get more subscripin Brooklyn, a householder re
talk a t the English meetings, where tions during the third month of the here
cently said:
I,ve just been
the travelers were in attendance, Watchtower campaign, and that to church and I don't want
was generally that those present would be wonderful, wouldn't it? lecture.,, In this case the brother
should
ambassadors for the mis- 2 1n some territories, it seems,
the Bible under his arm and
sionaries. He -requested them to there is considerable resistance to tucked
said: "you know I can appreciate
be ambassadors by pointing out' to the Bingdom message these days. how you feel, b& have you ever
the new generation the great
Where this is so, could we put forth
when God is g&ng t&put
of the missionary service. He urged an effort to be more friendly, more wondered
an end to wi&edness? I'd like to
them to encourage many more Pea- discerning, more realistic? For ex- hear
your observations." This re~ l to
e go to Gllead Schoq]. now and ample, in certain territories covered .,tion on the part of the publisher
really make the mlsslonarY or quite often and even in some areas paved the way for a friendly conBethel service their life's, work.
where our calls are rare, a s soon versation in which all the scriprhe missionaries in these foreign as we take out the Bible and try tures in the sermon were used, but
a ~ ~ i g n m e have
n t ~ done a m a r ~ e l 0 ~to
S present our sermon the house- in paraphrased form. Arrangements
work, and their hearts must be holder will often raise an objection were
for a return visit.
filled' to overflowing to know that or end the discussion right there.
course, we never want to
a t these 21 assemblies more than To overcome this problem, some of minimize the value of using the
6,100 persons were baptized, and our brothers have recently been Bible at every opportunity. ~~t at
175,000 persons attended the public quoting or paraphrasing the open- the same time we want to be real.
met?tihgS.
ing scriptune of the Wrmon rather istic, taking into consideration the
We will hear more about these than reading it from the BiblQ I n circumstances, religious attitude of
assemblies, because a full report the introduction they have used' the householder, ete hi^ calls foI
will appear in the March 8 issue of such expressions as these: Maybe discernment as to when to varj
Awake!, which will tell about all you remember this interesting our approach.
sqme cases, par.
the assemblies in Mexico and Cen- thought," or, "Perhaps you have titularly where there is kuch has.
tral America. Then the following is- heard this point discussed some- tility or resistanceto our work, ii
sues will report on the 'remaining time in your church or Bible class." has proved to our advantage to
countries visited.
Then they mention .the verse and '4visit,, with the
sharing
Things are happening in Central
something
with
them
and
not
giving
and South America, and more young know you will rejoice, is that our
people ought to be there preaching office received 17,000 more sub- them the appearance we are
"preach" to them'
the good news along with the scriptions in January than we did
Why not try some of these sug
experienced missionaries who are in January of last year. We are dehaving such goo$ results. %hey lighted that you are sending them
~~s?s~u~~,"g
sho~lldplan t~ give themselves in to us in such great numbers from half of the watchtower campaign?
the service of Jehovah and
all parts of the world, because it rphis is the month during which we
the missionary
during the means that many more people will are trying to get snbscriptions fro*
short time left before the end of benefit from the good spiritual those with whom we do business. Is
the old system of things. They nourishment in The Watchtower.
there someone on your list to whom
~
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9
~ ~May Jehovah's
~
~ ~ rich blessing
~ ~ r go you
i haven't
~ ~ offered "the subscriptipn
,
to all parts of the world to proclaim with all of YOU. Be assured of our yet? If we enthusiastically makt
the subscription offer a t every op
warm love for ,all of You.
the good news of the Kingdom.
portunity, surely Jehovah will bless
Your brothers,
Another item of news we would
like to mention, over which we
BROOI~LYN
BEANCH
OFFICEour efforts to let the people hear

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SECOND MEETING I N MARCH

in learning who might be ready for
Theme: Wisely Buying Out ~ i m e . service.
(3 rnin.) Overseer encoxrages brothph. 5:15. 16) Song 28.
to invite his Bible student, who
o m i n : ~ n t r o d u c t h text,
,
comments. er
has
been attending meetings, to share
12 min: Talk: Obeying God's Com- in the
field ministry early in April.
mand to Let the People Hear. Jeho- EIe
points
that the new one has
vah's people are aware that the most knowledge out
our work because of
portant work is preaching. (Acts home Bible of
study
and attending meet42) Exhaust every possibility to
He might even be waiting for
let people hear by being determined aings.
n
invitation
to
share in Kingdom
to complete any, territory assigned. service!
1967 Yearbook p 145 par. 2) Never
(1
min.)
Chairman:
If no one is
erlook anyone: (yb 24; 82) If there studying with person attending
meetoppositf~n seek to avoid trouble- ings but not yet sharing in service,
akers but'continue preaching (yb tlie overseer may ask someone to
'
be alert to seek out
183 ~ 1 )Always
him. Of course, before taking
ways to make truth readily available. aassist
new one along with you let him
(yb 257 81) In this way love for God know
what is involved in ou<ministry.
and neighbor is clearly demonstrated. Study 56 in "Qualified to Be Ministers"
15 min: Cover m a t e r i ~ lin January 15, offers fine suggestions for training
1967 "Watchtower
pages 61-63
ministers.
"wdy So Much .to do?" May want t6 new
(8 rnin.) Brother encourage; proshandle in settlng of friendly get- pective publisher to accompany him
together a t brother's home. Keep, dis- in the ministry next Sunday, reviewing
cussion moving.
Scriptural basis for our work. (See
18 mi!:
"Events for March and "Make Sure," pages 277-280.) He
April. Question-and-answer coverage. comments on the purpose of our work
Keep auestions simple and direct, and its joys and blessings and then
-esp%nsG lively.
briefly outlines a typical day's acD min: Concluding comments. A?- tivity. The simplified sermon he will
ounts servant's report. How 1; use that day is demonstrated and a
ubscription campaign coming along. definite appointment is made to work
dffer suggestions or experiences show- together in the field.
ing how subscriptions can be obtained
(3 rnin.) Chairman: Before inviting
from those with whom we do business. someone
to accompany us in the
Song 33.
ministry we want to . be able; to
answer
Yes
to the following questions:
~ T H L R O X E E I !NG IN MAR^
Is he associated in attendance a t
Theme: Share the "Word of Life." some of our meetings? Is he morally
ong 16.
clean? Does he think and believe
min: Introduction. text, comments.
one of Jehovah's witnesses and
., min: Branch letter. A talk. If like
does he have a desire to shake in
possible, use brother who has just the ministry? Also, is he separate from
returned from Central or South Babylon the Great and is he neutral
American tour, or let another brother toward this system of things? There
give firsthand report on information. is every reason to be optimistic about
See also March 8 "Awake!" Also, our prospects for reaching a 20-per:+?ms from Theocratic News.
cent increase in publishers this year
min: "Let the .P.eopl.e Hear." Cover a s we look to Jehovah for his blessing
- audience ~artlclpation.
upon our efforts.
main: " c a n l@e K e e p T h e m 15 m in : Concluding comments by over~mlng?" Talk and demonstration seer, building up appreciation for and
appropriate (points.
attendance a t the Memorial. Include
m in : Concluding comments. Outline some comments on these questions:
:a1 arrangements for vacation pio- (1) Have we invited our friends
neering in April. Include "How Did relatives, those with whom we study?
W e Do in January?" a s well a s (2) Have good transportation arrangemments on progress of subscription ments been made to enable all to get
mpaign
Also
incorporate some to the Memorial? (3) How should we
liking & n ~ s frdrn Maryh 15 "Watch- receive them when they come and
what can we do to make the& feel
~ w e r " article "The Last Days'to You." Encourage welcome? Song 47.
Vhat They
,se of March 15 "Watchtower" in
inviting persons to Memorial. Song 7.
F I F T H MEETING I N MARCH
May be planned locally. We recomFOURTH MEETING IN MARCH
mend that consideration be given to
Theme: Exercising Freedom of ways and means of making April a n
leech in Our Ministry. (2 Cor. 3:12) outstanding month for (1) attending
song 91.
meetings (2) participating in the
5 min: Introduction, text, comments. ministry,' and (3) distributing maga15 min: Presenting the Good News zines and obtaining subscriptions.
article entitled "Showing Discernment
the Ministry." Questions and anFIRST MEETING I N APRIL
,ers and demonstration of approTheme: By Teaching, Make Disiatg points.
ciples
of Christ. (Matt. 28:19. 20)
mtn: Question Box. Talk by a
SonE 105.
tture brother.
.- min:
Adding to Our Ranks. A 12 min: Introduction text and comments and talk on' theme for the
demonstration.
(3 rnin.) Chairman: As April draws month, based on "Watchtower" of
near we begin thinking about the April 1, 1967.
possibility of a 20-percent increase. 16 min: Demonstration. Feel Free to
We want to helr, all honest-hearted Use Your Own Judgment.
(2 min.) Chairman: Our goal a s
norsons make "public declaration for
Ivation." (Rom 10:9 10) Thls year teachers is to start home Bible studies
..liy not look around the ~ i n g d o dand make disciples. But what pubHall and offer help to those who have lication should we study the one
"-en coming to meetings but who are placed with the householdek or somet yet sharing in the ministry? The thing else? I t all depends on what
ulble study file will be -* assistance holds the householder's ]-+-rest Each

a an

one should f8el ,free to use his own

good judgment in this regard.
(5 rnin.) Scene I: Publisher jus
concludes study with interested couple.
They comment on paragraph 10, page
7, of the "Good News" booklet. Show
some interest in the material, but
husband has question. "You know,
something has been bothering me and
I would really like to have th? Bible
answer. My brother and his wlfe are
having serious marital problems and
it looks a s if he is getting ready to
divorce her after ten years of marriage. I know it is their business and
they will have to work out their own
problems but what counsel does the
Bible h i v e on this subject?" Publisher points out that there is some
fine information on this subject in
Chapter 8 of the "Life Everlasting"
book Time is set for study arrangements made for them to Let copies
of the book. Interested couple excited about the. prospects.
(2 mln.) Chairman: This was a
good move. If we try to force the
study or start with something that
does not hold the householder's interest, we probably will never have a
second study. Need to learn to size
up the situation and make the best
arrangements for the household&.
Let's look in now on the interested
couple a t the conclusion of the fourth
study in Chapter 8 of the "Life Everlasting" book.
(5 min.) Scene 11: Couple express
deep satisfaction for information. Relate some of the things they have
learned. Now, even his interested
brother and wife want to meet the
minister who is teaching them. Next
the wife says- "You know I really
would like to know what the human
soul ,is; I've always wondered about
that. Impossible to Lie' book recommended. Suggest they study Chapter
5 first. Everybody is happy and arrangements are made for the study.
( 2 min.) Chairman: Did t h e publisher use good judgment? Indeed he
did under the circumstances. While
this procedure may not be necessary
in every case, for many students may
be perfectly willing to follow a progressive study and have no outstanding questions, yet some do have
serious problems or outstanding questions and the publisher should feel
free to use his own good judgment
in conducting the study and in selecting the publication for the study.
15 rnin : "Have You Read Your Copy?"
Based on January 1, 1967, "Watchtower," pages 28 and 29. Recommended procedure for handling this mate
rial: Read prepared questions 01
article first. Then have the paragrap1
read. Next, read question again a n c
let audience participate.
7 min: Stimulating experiences in
connection with using the special new
folder for the "Life Everlasting" book.
(Prepare ahead of time.)
10 m in : Conclud.ing comments. Stress
reaching magazlne and subscription
goals during April. Many will be vacation pioneering and t h a t is fine
For those who bannot do this, we
encourage the increasing of hours in
field service. For example, those who
are now spending five hours may be
able to devote ten. Those who are
ten-hour publishers may be able to
move up to 15 and those who are now
spending 15 hours may be able to
move up to 20 for the month of April.
All of us should really try to make
April a month of outstanding activity,
to .Tehovah's praisn Song Eo

'

l Ahead of US is a very busy and What a &lendid

slon this is
enjoyable season of activity during for the many new ones to get a
March and April, qqd we ?re all taste of the warmth and friendlilooking forward to ~ t aren
,
t we? ness
the Kingdom Hall
However, what we do now can lay ? 4 SPECIAL APRIL MAGAZINE
a good foundation for it and, to a DISTRIBUTION. ~t is not too late
large degree, our success in the to order an idcreased supply of the
special activity ahead depends upon special April 15 watchtower and
our preparation now. To help YOU April 22 Awake! We must have
in this preparation, we are setting ample supplies if we want t o reach
out here a schedule of the maJor the goals of 30 magazines for pubekents for March and April.
lishers, 200 for pioneers and 300 for
ZMEMORIAL. March 25, after special pioneers. Why do we want
6 p.m. Why do we desire a big to reach these goals, if a t all
turnout for the Memorial celebra- possible? Because it means that
tion? Because it is the one celebra- more people are going to hear the
tion that Jesus commanded his good news
P I O N E E R I NG
5 v A C A T I 0N
followers to keep, and i t is spiritually ktrengthening for all who are DURING APRIL. Here are a few
present. But how can we best orga- of the reasons why i t is good to
nize for a good attendance? Well, serve a s a vacation pioneer during'
progressively we can whet the appe- April, if possible: (1) Stimulates
tites of those with whom we study, spirituality and Christian growth
weeks ahead of the Memorial. We to maturity, (2) Deepens one's apcan provide them with the special preciation for Jehovah and the
Memorial handbills and some for privilege of the ministry, (3) Builds
their friends. Accounts servants will up congregational activity, (4) Usulikely want to type or write on ally results in many fine backslips of paper the names of all sub- calls and home Bible studies, qnd
scribers shown on the Subscription (5) Increases appreciation for the
Record sheets since January 1966. regular pioneer service. It is still
Then these slips can be given to not too late to get your application
study conductors for distribution to in. Also, it would be good for the
publishers. All these persons should overseer to make fitting local arbe invited to the Memorial and the rangements for meetings for field
special public talk on April 2. Of service during April.
course, we don't want to forget
6 ORGANIZING FOR THE 20those who were formerly associated. PERCENT INCREASE. A good
A special effort should be made to start in the direction of reaching
incourage them to attend. The letter this goal would be to help all pubof invitation in the- forepart of the lishers out into the field service
March 15 Watchtower can be used by April 9, if a t all possible. Those
to good advantage. Read it to inter- who are not normally out in the
ested persons or enconrage them to service by the middle of the month
read ,it. Then give them the invita- can be given special attention. As
tion slip that shows the address and for starting out new publishers,
time of the Memorial in your con- there are some fine suggestions
gregation. Some may need transpor- under the service meeting part
tation and this can be lovingly "Adding to Our Ranks." I s there
arranged. All of u s can share in someone you can help to start pubwarmly welcoming those who Come lishing the good news?
to the Memorial. The overseer can
7 Finally, it is our recommendsarrange for the passing of the em- tion that, during the week of March
blems and other details so that the 20, the overseer hade a meeting
evening will run smoothly. If there with the servants and study conany question a s to what is appro- ductors to go over the arrangeprihte with regard to the bread and ments for the Memorial, special
the wine, you can refer to the April April activity and the 20-percent
1, 1960, Watohto.;oer, pages 223 and increase, so that we will have a n
224.
outstanding Memorial season and
3APRIL 2, SPECIAL PUBLIC a truly magnificent April report.
TALK-"Mankind's
Millennium Un- This is no {timeto slow down, is i t ?
de:,God's Kingdom-Why Literally Rather, it is a time to press forQo. What reasons can you think ward, looking to Jehovah for his
f for having a large attendance blessings a s we do what we can to
on this date? Well, first of all, utilize our opportunities during
this information will obviously be March and April.-Judg.
8 : 4 ; Gal.
strengthening to our faith and, 6: 9.
since the talk will be given in near8 If we a r e whole-souled in our
ly 25,000 congregations world wide, service to Jehovah surely he will
this will contribute much toward bless us with his favor and apincreased sp ,uality and unity. prova1.--401. 3:23.

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morial: Many' have
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FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

"Here I am! Send me."-Isa.
6:8,

My dear Brothers and Sisters:

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a Tru

1sn.t it good to have spring back

with us again? I t has been a difficult winter in most parts of the
"A true
is loving
children of dedicated parents.
United States, but winter to us
means summer to our brothers and (PPOv. 17:17) He is One who can Thousands of .these have publisbed.
when
it
is
needed.
sisters in the southern hemisphere. give
Perhaps all they will need to pubwere never
You knoy, some of those countries true
lish in April is encouragement and
needed
than
in
these
in Latin America have had new
companionship. There may be many
peaks in publishers, and some have
in which we are living. Their youngsters who are now willing and
reached lo-pe~cent increases even
is essential in building up ready to share in service for the
though they had conventions to others spiritually and aiding them first time. If so, could you parents
care for. Usually a convention to keep active in
service- aid them to develop a -magazine
how needed true
month pulls down the number of
presentation or a simple sermon
publishers who share in the minis- panions are. In
we are seek- they might use?
try. I was just checking over the ing a 20-percent increase in pubHOW about those with whom
reports for the 21 countries where 1ishers-366,577 is the exact figure* you are studying and who have b y n
we had conventions during Decem- The Only
we can reach such making good progress? Are such
ber and January During the 1966 a fine figure is by
ones attending meetings? Are they
service year we' had 116,586, on activity in the
now Scripturally and morally qualithe average, throughout the 21the
It
fied to be extended an invitation to
be active in the s h b in the service? If so, and if
lands In December in these same for each One
give practical aid you have not already suggested
countries we had.121,751 publishers ministry and
Others.
in the field, and in January there
this why not talk it over a t your
Whom can you lovingly amist? .ex{ study?
were 122,875 preaching the good
vs of the Kingdom. So they Bid One large group is
up
the
5 Since
extensive efforts have
very well, didn't they? i
,
we
have had an exciting month been put forth to study with those
March here a t Bethel with the who have been inactive, there may
Of course, the best month for
those countries is April, just a s it graiuation
of the 43rd class of be many Such Ones who are now
is here in North America and else- Gilead, and 'we have been saying attending meetings and would be
where. So we are looking forward good-bye to many of the mission- ~ ~ P to
P Y
get started in the service
to April's activity. 1 a@ just Won- aries who are going off into these again. Perhaps You know of such
dering, have all of US 'thought of dista+nt lands, ~
l here
~ in~ the, a w e that you could invite to
what we can do this April a s com- Brooklyn
we get subscriptions accompany YOU a s YOU engage in
pared with last April? Or what we from all over the world. 3lany the discipling work.
of Course, the first One to E
Can do this April a s compared with brothers send them here because we
March? Can we do better? Can eon- print their language,, and we are in the service in April is oneself.
gregation publishers add, say, five very pleased to know that at. the We ma9 be the Ones who need enmore hours to their field service end of February, we werk 68,000 cbumgement. If SO, we want to
report during April than they did subscriptions ahead of ae watch- remember what a privilege it is to
in March? This would make April tower campaign of 1966. ~t looks act for Jehovah a s a teacher mak7
ing disciples.-Matt. 28 :19, 20.
outstanding, something special. Is a s though the 1 ~ Watchtower
it possible that we might make campaim will be better. than ever.
With all this talk about true
%ore back-calls, get another Bible
companions, we do not want to forJehovah,s
undeserved
qtutudy started? Could we really put
let us makd April an extraor- get the servants, study conductors
forth an extraordinary effort to nes,
dinary month in the life of each and other mature publishers who
take someone else out in the field one of
as far as preaching are doing such a wonderful job of
serviee that we know has not been- the
good
is concerned. and helping others all the time. Thev
out for a while? .Would not April let us continue to pray for 'Jeho- will be especially busy this mont
be a good month to start those vah9s rich blessing to be upon our working for the 20-percent inpeople in the field ministry who brothers .around,the world a s to- crmse, and we fee1
that
have been studying with us for six gether, we, ;lby teaching h a k e their fine
to aid
be
appreciated by
whethmonths or a year and who attend disciples of Christ." ~ h a ;a glo- er
weak or strong.
meetings and qualify? Now that it rious treasure we have!
8As all work together unitedly
Your brether,
is still early in the month, let's .
a s companions, we can look fordo our planning to make this our
ward to reaching a grand new peak
best April ever in every way we can.
of publishers in April.

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By teachSng, 'make disciples of Christ.

SECOND M E E T I N G I N A P R I L

Theme: Work What I s Good Toward

Those in the Faith. (Gal. 6:lO) Song 2.
5 m in : Introduction, text. comments.
2 m in: Accounts report.
15 min:
"Be a True Companion."
Questions and answers. Included in
this could be a demonstration on inviting to start in the service a person
who is ready and willing, explaining
to the person what he may say when
with you.
10 min: Two publishers or vacation
pioneers d i s c u s s together specific
points from the April 15 "Watchtower"
(give page and paragraph) t h a t have
been helpful to them in placing magazines. They may demonstrate briefly
to each other.
18 rnin : Giving Practical Aid.
(2 rnin.) Overseer meets with study
conductors on platform (perhaps only
four or five if there a r e many). He
reminds them goal in month is to help
all publishers, regular or irregular, to
share in the service. Suggests they
work with a s many publishers a s possible themselves. One mentions his
problem is that when he has tried to
work personally with some they cannot make fheir schedules coincide.
Overseer i n v ~ t e sothers to demonstrate
what they are doing to overcome this
problem.
(4 rnin.) One study cpnductor explains that vacation pioneers have
been a big help. Demonstrates how
he talked to vacation pioneer sister
and arranged for her to work with
two publishers he could not work with.
(10 rnin.) Overseer continues to discuss with study conductors how they
are overcoming local problems in getting all in their group to share in the
service. Practical suggestions given,
such a s carin* for children while sister
with opposeda husband and four children goes in service furnishing infirm
sister with names 'and addresses of
persons to whom she can write, taking
other: publishers- on back-calls in the
evening, helping gthers engage in
magazine work -by assisting them to
prepare presentation, etc. Saturday a
good day to help if some no! free on
Sunday. (Cover practical points that
-will be helpful locally.)
(2 rnin.) Overseer concludes with
commendation for good work done and
encouragement to continue helping all,
regular and irregular, a s well a s qualified interested persons to share in
service in April.
10 min : Concluding comments. Include
"How Did We Do in February?" a s
well a s how many subscriptions to
date and encouragement to obtain
subscriptions from fellow workers,
neighbors and schoolmates. Song 81.
T H I R D MEETING I N APRIL

Theme: Presenting Ourselves for a

Share in Sacred Service. (Rom. 12:l)
Song 13.
8 m in : Introduction, text and remarks
on theme and its meaning. (See "Life
Everlasting" book, pages 284, 285.)
15 min: "Let the Teachers Hear!"
Discuss how young publishers can
approach teachers they know to present April 22 "Awake!" Demonstrate
it. Next, discuss how to approach
teachers they do not know and
demonstrate this. Then tellJ how
friendly notes with copy of special
issue can be sent to teachers who
cannot be contacted personally.
12 min: Study conductor with group
- f + n ~ meeting
discusses with then,

points they h&ve gleaned from April 22

"Awake!" These should be well prepared, including points they have
found practical in placing magazines
during week.
15 min: Enthusiastic talk on letter
from N. H. Knorr, stressing expanding
service activity. Commend brothers for
good work done to date in April and
urge full support of field service a r rangements d u r i n g r e m a i n d e r of
month. Special encouragement can b e
given to consider Gilead and missionary service. May include appropriate local or "Yearbook" experiences
of blessings coming to those who have
expanded their share in field ministry
a s publishers or pioneers. (See "Watch
Tower Publications Index.")
10 m in : Concluding announcements.
Include slogan from page 4 and experiences from vacation pioneers in
helping others in) service. Song 42.

15 m in: Sermon for May. Chairman

discusses sermon with audience, noting
use of positive approach to capture
interest. New offer of "Life Everlasting" or "Impossible to Lie" book. After
discussing sermon, prepared publish@r
gives sample presentation.
Theme: T i m e to ReJoice
Luke 21:28-Time
to rejoice; end of
troublesome days near
2 Pet. 3:13, 14-Promised
pew system
brings blessings to those accept
God's provisions

Why not try this approach after a

friendly greeting? "I wanted to stop
and see you because this is the-most
marvelous and favored time in history
to be living. True these are often
confusing b e w i l d e h g and troublesome dais. But Bible prophecy tells
us that when we see such conditions
a s these exist we should rejoice. Note
here Jesus' words a t Luke 21:28.
[Read] How can a person rejoice when
FOURTH MEETING I N APRIL
wickedness wars and troubles among
Theme: Let Us Be Teachers. Song mankind ai-e worse than ever before?
Because these prove we a r e in the
1 R.
72-rnin : Introduction including text last days of this system of things. It
with family a t eveniig meal and dis- means a great change is a t hand. I t
cussion of plans for future assembly is. the apostle Peter who tells us what
they will attend a s suggested by will happen when these days come to
Society in "Where Will You Attend?" their end here in 2 Peter 3:13. [Read]
Also include appropriate items from Can't yo; see now why this is a most
marvelous and favored time to be
Theocratic News.
15 min: Presenting the Good News. living? While a big change is a t hand
Talk and demonstrations on follow- we can enjoy the righteous benefit;
ing up subscription placements and of this new system if we follow the
starting. study in "Awake!" or booklet. counsel in the next verse: 'Beloved
If poss~ble, use younger publishers ones, since we a r e awaiting, these
This
who are , vacation pioneers in April. things do your utmost
~ible-ktudy aid will show $0; where
min.
Talk and demonstrati n you
find
further
information
from
may
HavemYou Forgotten Your Decisfo~
Word on this promised new orto Serve Jehoiah?" (April 1, 1967, God's
der." Chairman ' then will encourage
"Watchtower") In demonstration shpw prompt
return visits on placements to
how this article may be read with start studies
suggest that some
those who were once active or how may wish to or
householder to
they can be encouraged to read i t study the Bible invite
and
then use sermon
themselves. Perhaps a member of the
on response of householder:
committee or a study conductor could depending
10 min: Experiences of young pubdemonstrate making call.
lishers and others in placing special
10 min: Question Box. Assistant con- April 22 "Awake!"
with teachers.
gregation servant or study conductor
interview some who took part
answers question of new publisher Briefly
in
the
work.
who wonders what is the purpose of 10 m in: Concluding comments. Give
turning in a field service report.
April report if completed, also total
8 m i n : Concluding comments. Include subscriptions placed during campaign.
a n up-to-date report on subscriptions Encourage following through to he
placed in campaign, also on publishers new ones, started in service in Apr
out to date in April and what can be Song 96.
done to get others out on last weekend. Song 54.
FIRST MEETING

IN

MAY

Theme: Keep Christian Balance

Under Responsibilities. Song 115.
5 min: Introduction, text, comments.
10 min: Talk on theme for month,
"Keep Christian Balance Under Responsibilities.':, See May 1, 1967,
"Watchtower
and May 15 1966
issue, pages 293-299. Include 'experi:
ence from "1967 Yearbook page 129,
par. 1.
10 min: "You Are Invited to Come
Again." Two brothers, possibly members of the committee, discuss togeth;
er how article in May 1 "Watchtower,,,
"You Are Invited .to Come Again
will help to get interested persohs
coming to the meetings regularly.
They plan to call on some they know
who attended Memorial but have not
been a t meetings since. One demonstrates to the other what he will say
in making the call and how he will
tactfully arrange to read the article
with them. Will try to arrange Bible
resc
study with those who are no
ly blving 9 study.
<1

FEBRUARY SERVICE REPORT

Av.
Av.
Av.
Av.
Pubs.
Hrs.
B-c Bi-st. M&.
Sp'l Pios.
723 140.9 53.6 -7.7- I$-Pios.
9,620 89.8 31.4 5.1 92
Vac. Pios. 2,071 80.2 22.0 2.4 73.0
.6 10.2
Pubs.
295,875
8.8 3.4
T O T A L 308.339
Public ~ . e e t i n g s Held: 19.540
UNITED STATES GOAL FOR 1967
336,029 Publishers

HOW DID WE DO IN FEBRUARY?

Best ever! That's the February report of new subscriptions obtained.
The exact number is 138 726, or 26 334
more than last ~ e b r u i r y . his' is
certainly excellent especially pince
February is a s h o d month and there
was much stormy, cold .weather. I t
appears that the suggestions to offer
subscriptions to relatives and to those
with whom we study have been
blessed with fine success. Gift subscriptions also have been received in
large numbers. If the trend continues
in the last two months, the entire
0am~aig.nwill be the best ever'
I

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the Teachers
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attend
a joy it is
-Brothers, there is an important determine among yourselves ~ v h o
This year the "Diseiplework that we would like to do in will make the presentation. The
pril that needs your special at- others may supply the magazines making" District
in
conveniently
?ntion right away. Because the to the remaining teachers in the be
--pril 22 Awake! on "Evolption or school, either by personal contact located cities in the United States.
Creation-Which?" is especially ap- or by mail. One of the young pub- The dates and cities are:
propriate for educators, we suggest lishel-s should also be selected to
~
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that each Congregation put forth take the magazine to the principal. JUNE
29--JULY2- Aberdeen S D . Arnaa diligent effort to see that teachers AS to how you place the magazine, rill0 Tex. ( ~ ~ a n i alsoj;
sh
~ii~est~n,
in their territory receive personal whether a s a gift or on a contri- ~ 2 U: ~ & ~ t ~ ~ f ' y Seda1ia9
~
copies. The special Awake! will ap- bution basis, you _may decide, since JULY
6-9: AUentoyn, pa.; Asheville,
peal to teachers because it presents circumstances vary.
N.C . Lansing ~ i c h Salina, Kans.;
scientific fact and is well docu- 3 What if there are no Witnesses Tex.; wkst Palm ~ e a c dAriz.;
WacO
Fla.
,
(span:
~ e n t e d .I t is frank in showing that attending a certain school in Your ish also)
volution is based upon popular territory? Here either young or JULY 13-16: Chicago 111 (Spanish
make a per- only)' Laredo Tex ' ( s p h i s h only),
misconceptions, that it is not sup- older pubG&ys
jose, ~ a l i k . ;~ a k a n n a h ,Ga.
ported by facts of science and that1 sonal call. In some cases, the prin- San 20-23.
ManChester
H.; Ogden
it undermines faith in God and. cipal may be- ._wKJBngto take copies Utah; springfield, M ~ . :~ i ~ ~N.J:
t ~ n ,
~ e a k e n sthe morals of those who to other teachers. But when per- JULY 27-30. Fresno Calif.;. Madison,
accept it. The special Awake! may sonal ca119 are nof- convenient, ob- w i ~ . ;pitisburgh, pa.; Yaklma, Wash.
help teachers individually, not only tain t h e names of the teachers and
to break free from belief in e v e mail them the magazine" with a also) ; Pomona, ~ a l i i .(spinish also) ;
lution, but to learn the Bible's friendly note. Where schools are Raleigh, N.C.
truth! Here is an assignment well larger, directories of teachers may
worth special time and effort.
be available a t the main library, Bend, Ind.
You young publishers in school chamber of commerce, courthouse, AUGUST
17-20: Costa Mesa Calif.; Orlando, Fla.; Worcester, ass.
will want to offer the teachers you or a t the school itself.
know a copy of the special Awake!
4 Some congregations may have Agyl$
.2$~~r~~$~y't~~h~
Vhy not present it personally a t universities in their territory. I t esterjYMinn.
itn appropriate time and in a friend- may be possible to get a list of the
2 Where will you attend? I n most
ly way? Even if J ~ O U do not person- names of the teachers a t the college cases it will be practical to attend
ally know all the teachers in your itself or there may be a directory the nearest assembly. However, due
;chwl, you can still present ,them available from another source. If to the large number of brothers in
with copies. If it is not convenient. the names ~f the faculty members certain metropolitan areas, coupled
to approach them personally, then can be obtained, addresses may be with the size of cities and assemsit down and write a brief, friend- found in the telephone directory. bly auditoriums, it is necessary to
ly note introducing yourself and Or the magazine could be mailed to make the recommendations below
the special awake! Sign the note the teacher in care of the school. so the attendance will be in keeping
and leave it with the magazine for
Since some teachers are ac- with the facilities in each city. This
the teacher. Where there is more quainted with Awake! they may will work for the comfort of all
than one Witness in a cl&ssroom,
(Cmtinzc,ed on page 9, co2. 1)
attending. The difference in mileage
is only slight and should affect
only a very few.
3 As a n example, some of the
found a t the last minute
+Have yc
are
nearer
that. you e-.. vacation pioneer during and Aocompan~fing Yt relves with Chicago
Aprll? Apply promptly and the Society Muszc zn Your Hearts" for congrega- to S0ukh Bend. Nevertheless, bewill be pleased to process your appli- t e n s and publishers who may need cause of the smaller facility it will
catlon speedily.
either a full set of -ten or the mdlbe
to aeeommOdate cirvidual records We still have 73 sets "Ot
+ 0eer for M ~ ~ i~ f Everlasting-in
e:
Freedom of the sons o f
or of tapes in dock but these will be
that are being asked to go
"Things in Which I t Is Impossible for going out of stodlf. While they last to Madison, Wisconsin. Please check
~$~rtf"O,";~new~~Wa$~~l$;a~a~~
~ ~ l ~ ~ on]
o ~ ~ where
carefully
t ~ your
~ theocircuit
following
~ ~is ~
listn to r see
assigned
to$ e ~
with a booklet, are produced ln
of the H O Z Scriptures
~
for $1. If some h a d copies of the e d e f o r e a con e ation purchases attend if it is other than the near~ h r i s t i a nGreek Scriptures or the He- land for ~ i n g d o ~ ~use
~ forl lapp!ies est assembly city. So you can benebrew Scriptures In stock, these also for a use permit the congregation fit most from the program we know
might be placed.
committee would tdo well to secure
,
+The following suggestions are of- the advice of a local attorney of its YOU will want to cooperate with
f ered for meetings for field service : choice. Also "Information
Regard- these recommendations.
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Week of April 9: Talking points from

April 15 Watchtower to use in obtaining subscriptions. April 16: Talking
points from ,April 22 Awake.! for use
when dropping down tq individual
copies of magazines. Apnl 23: What
g;;~~-hg

!ng O ~ e r s h i p ,of Kingdom Halls"

'o'.
1s available to each congregation by eMARILLO'
writing to the Society, Iffice of the
OLUMBUSy GA.:
Ga- #4.
IND-:
IndSecretary and Treasurer, 124 Columbla
Heights, Brooklyn, New York 11201.
FREsNo9 CALIF.:
Calif. #7, 8, 9, 33.
KALISPELL,
MONT.
:
Wash. #3.
LANSING, MI~H.
:
Mich. #1, 11, 13.
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gained
:
RALEIGH,
N.C.
N.C. #3, 6.
+Out of stock in U.S.A.:
Calendar 1967
-_->anese SANJOSE,CALIF.: Calif. #12, 19, 22,
Awake! bound volume 1966-Er1~~;~~
S ~ & , E p o n LA.:
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Watchtower bound volume 1966
UTICA,N.Y.:
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;c;;m~~~~;~~:;-m~e gig *cTtg e$E8g

$ ~ ~ o n ~ b ~ n ~ ~ t l ~ $ b ~ ~ ~
campaign. May 7: Revlew sermon for
May.
+ A t a time convenient to them, it
would be well for the overseer, literature and accounts servants to go over
the new Cost List and become familiar
with it, especially ~ o t i n g"Instructions
on How to Order.
+The Society will keep in stock a
supply of music records for "Singing

,taIy reports a new peak in pu,,.~

of 10,750 and, in Bible studies, of
7 5 2 during January, the third conseci
I month for such increases.'

~ultivatingor Abandoning?
any interest a t all in the truth
I
H carefully
~
~ the ~seed our
~ interest
~
in him should imin the spring of the year, the mediately be aroused and our

sown

The

district assembly
the ="gc
in
with 3,817 in at
immersed,- There was a'
tendance and
34 percent in ppb'ishers8
6,"3
reported service
January.
Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, had a peal
of 2 6 0 publishers, a 16-percent increasc
over 1.2 year's .average.
6 Kenya reported fourth new peak o.
the service year, in January, with 3 2 2
publishers. for a 2 5 -percent increase.

Was

gardener knows that he has

ahead, doesn't he? ~~~~l~~
vation must now take place. of
ourse he could abandon the field
lloWihg the weeds to take over:
:ut would that make sense? Hard. All the labor and money thus f a r

minds for
should
begin that
to formulate
plans
cultivating
interest.
.*When we look a t matters this
way we begin to appreciate just
how many 0 ~ ~ 0 r t ~ n i for
t i e ~cultivating are Open to us because of
campaign.
the

~~m~,"~,"e,"uphs~P,"~e~is~~s
;,";i
the magazines begin to arrive +

n 7
;:1;
bandoning? Having spent time and
eEort patiently calling at each door
present the good news, tactfully
rereoming the objections of some,
,during abuse from others, then
riding some interest or placing
me literature, what do you do
about it?-1 Cor. 3 : 6.
3 What should we do about it?
Really, we should view things a s
Jehovah does. "He does not degre
qny to be destroyed but desires
all to attain to repentance." ( 2 Pet.
3 :9) Thus when someone shows
Let the teachers Hear!
(Colzt'd)
express appreciation for the magscine when you give it to them. If

',

:2e22; ~

The circuit servant reports that il

pulaskit Virginia, all six servants in fif

through
the should
mail. Delivering
these congregation are regular pioneers*
single issues
never be looked
Upon
a s arather,
n /unimportant,
mutine *brothers
To protest the mistreatment of ou
work, but,
a s an outstanding
in Porhgal and Greece, ten
~ ~ ~ o r f j uto
n i do
t ~ some cultivating. congregutions in a Colgrado circuib

Wygo

have dim&lty deciding

what to talk about on your
back-calls? This need not be true
when calling back on a subscriber.
Just read carefully an al.ticle in
a recent magazine that you believe
he ,ill be interested in and then
discuss it with him. you lrnow
magazine
be in the home, so
right there 's your opening If it
is lost you will have another one,

just

? ~ g $ d ~ ~ t ~ ~E
2:dA ~~ ~ a~ f $ ~
ence; present some

wrote a total of 6,198 letters.

Repqrts on meeting attendance com
piled between September and Januarl
in the U.S.A. show the following perstudy. 84.1
centages: "Watchtower"
percent; service meeting, 74.1 percent
ministry ' ,school, 74.9 percent; con
gregation book study, 8 1.9 - percent
This is an excellent improvement.

&-lti~igt
c
l
~
m
the high-

eachsKing
V ~ Y
is it important
~ to report
~ for~his
dom
activit:
in thepublisher
field service?
by mail' for only $1 a year.
lights
and
stir
UP interest. Some
Jehovah
has
given"
his
people
Other
a few days after you
obtained double subscriptions c o ~ m i s s i ? nto preach this good ne*s
place it a teacher may tell You have
a subscription for Awake!, of
the klngdom" in all the inhabited
how much he enjoyed it. If so, and-Just
earth. (Matt. 24:14) This is one of the
a study
in the features of .the Llipn showing that Wr
ta&fully seize the opportunity to firsf; then
Awake! issue of almost any are living m the "time of the end.
fiver a subscription.
month can be used to start a study. As each hour is reported by every
the, total report a s shown
Congregation servants, please do 6
course, there are obstacles, publlsher
~ i n k d o mM i n i s t r y " and the
le
right away :
De- aren't there? Time slips by and in "arbook"
reveals .what is being acermine how many S C ~ O ? ~ S and the back-call isn't made. Have you coJplished in preaching this good
schoolteachers there are in your failed to deliver the single issues news. It Proves that God's word. is
that the work foretold is b e ~ n g
territory- (2) Work out. arrange- until the mailman makes the de- true
don;.
merits with Young publishers to livery? Have you ever received a n
By our turning-in. these .reports to
reach a s many teachers a s possible expiration notice from the Society the congregation ~t 1s ~ o s s l b l eto ascertain the extent of theocratic acin the
they attend. (3) De- and realized that you should have tivity in the congregation, m the
termine which schools do not have called back on that subscriber long country and in the world. Such inforpublishers attending and arrange ,go? Are you using the new feature mation 1s encouraging. to u s all.
to Cover these a s already suggested. of the Awake! for starting studies?
i:e6;Ok:A$f<ral
basis for such
'(4) Decide how many Elore mags- It makes one think, doesn't it? This reports. Jesus and the man with the
Zincs you will need and order would be a good tirne to make a writer's inkhorn in Ezekiel's prophecy
these right away. The Cost may be- self-appraisal and then to improve ~ ~ r ~ ! ~ e , "~ ~ ~~ ~~ " r , ~< ~~
cared for either by the congregation our cdltivating if necessary.
The reports when iabqateii 'for
or by each publisher, a s you decide.
7 What a privilege Jehovah ex- each country: help the "faithful and

Of

of

-$fP>e

:t7

Some congregations have ordered

extra copies all'ead~, but You may
need still more to care for this
special work. Yes, let the teachers
hear' and let us all look forward
to hearing Some of the resulting
emeriences on the first service
m ing in May.

tends to us Right-hearted ones ~ 1 1 1$:gytth~~ee&

~gl&8$~~~~~
show that spark of interest t k t our progress of the work. When some
training
help us to recognize. share only in a limited way, their rethey are
indicates
in need
to .?fthehelp.
servants
Thus indi
that
would a fellow worker with ~ o port
d
willingly abandon such a one'? No; vidual reports rernlnd the servants o
rather, doing things Jehovah's way, those needing assistance, so they can
we will bepin thinking immediately ~~~s~~
th~",~-Ofs,~?h".y~?
in terms c the cultivating work. and all y
CE tian b hers.

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JES OF AMERICA
"Here I am! Send me."--lsa. 6 : 8 .

cuean CPub!l~hens:

V0L.X

NO. 5

- If anyone were to ask us here

at. ~ e t h e l whether the Kingdom
'
"
1
Of
Us
want
be
work is prcgressing, our answer
brother said: "Well, before I go
certainly wo%l@have to be yes I t in Our
ministry-we
want it I would like to ask you one q u e s
makes us r e ~ y happy, for 'the
be an
Jehovah-don't
tion: 'What do you think it will be
what about your
reason why our work increases is we?
like down here on earth when God's
that the congregations and brothers in Service? Are thex successful?
will is fione on earth a s we pray
throughout the field are increasing
When
say
have had
in the Prayer?' " 16~'m'reallyin too
day in
Or a 'poor day, much of a hurry to discuss it now,"
their activity. Since March 1 it has
been necessary for us to call in 110 what do you have
mind? Take she said and shut the door. Success?
in- Or not?
for Bethel service, and the Bethel the house-to-hOuse
day" Only
family now has 782 working a t Stance. Is it a
'Fifteen minutes later this lady
Brooklyn and SO a t the three farms, when you get a hearing ear Or when and her neighbor were walking
place literature? The goodness down the street and unknown to
making a total of 862. We have had in service
is determined by
to open up a third dining room
them, they passed a 'car in which
to accommodate the Bethel family than by
placing literatureOr a publisher was sitting. Their conplus the 50 brothers attending the making contacts. The first
versation was about the brother
Did you succeed in
Kingdom Ministry School and the
who had called a t their doors t h a t
104 students a t the Gilead School. ing your millistry as commissioned? morning. One said. "You know,
that there is a main he asked me what* I thought it
But i t is still possible for the We
family to get acquainted because
for
in the
would be like when God's will is
closed-circuit television has been
Our
in the done on earth. Well, no one has ever
an act
installed in the dining rooms and ministry is
asked me that question before." "I
those who comment on the morning On Our part.
the wonder what i t will be like?" the
the demons and humans, we neighbor asked a s they went b e
text or give experiences a r e seen.
by Our side Of the
that we are yond the hearing of the publisher.
Additionally, closed-circuit televiissue of Yes, the seed was sown. And who
$ion is installed in the Kingdom universal
On
sovereignty.
Our
Hall and some of the rooms in the
knows how many hearts it fell on
Gilead School, thus the Watchtower in the
successfully a s these two ladies kept repeating
we get the question that had been asked
study and Theocratic Ministry accOmplishes this
literature Or them by the brother who had indeed
School sessions held in the Kingdom hearing
"Ot.
So
we
need
to
keep
a
been successful in his service that
Hall can be observed by all in attenOf
don't we?-1sa. 43: morning.-Luke 8: 11.
dance, even though they cannot fit
into the Bethel Kingdom Hall.
lo' 12.
It *ay be the
you
if we succeed in talk- slipped
under the door that first
Orders have come in heavily for ing3 Further,
to even one
and
in
eonthe special Awake!, making this the versation discuss only one point acquainted someone with the truth.
highest printing we have ever had from the scriptures, we have sue- I t may be your calling a t their door
.of any special magazine. For the ceeded in sowing seeds of truth. A that caused the family inside t o
first three campaign months 487,806 foreign-speaking brother told of his discuss Jehovah and his witnesses,
new subscriptions were received, eqerience
they did not answer
after being encouraged even though
and
you. Or it
to last year,s 364,653, an to use questions in the ministry to
increase this year of 123,153 new get people to think. A lady indicated may be the conversation YOU had
subscriptions or about 33 percent. that she was too busy to talk. The with someone in the territory that
There has been good response to
resulted in Jehovah's name and
making gifts of subscriptions and the eighth floor and we hope to PurPoses being spread abroad in
the territory.
i t is estimated that over 100 a day have occupancy by October.
on the average a r e being received.
It will be a n added success if
The Bethel family rejoice in the
Additionally, we have many or- privilege of serving with you and we place literature with houselers for books and it is quite a ' seeing the evidence of Jehovah's holders and if they read it. Most
problem to make enough books blessing upon the Kingdom work. of us can make progress in effecfor all the different countries in We hope youe are having many tively presenting the good news in
many languages. T h e factory build- happy experiences in the ministry Fur territory. So, ask yourself:
ings are cramped for space now; and much joy in looking after your How can I make my presentations
so we all look forward to the com- theocratic responsibilities.
more appealing and effective t o
pletion of the new building. CurYour brothers,
those who live in my territory?
I

SECOND M E E T I N G I N M A Y

Theme: Jehovah Makes One Rich

Spiritually. Song 21.
5 min : Introduction, 'text, comments.
15 min : "Success!" Briefly consider
article with questions and answers.
Read 1;aragraphs 2 5 and 7. Then call
on two sisters to' report from their
seats on the results of their recent
field service activity. Perhaps one
placed two books and several magazines while in the service for several
hours. The other may have been in
the service for the. same period of
time and succeeded in presenting her
sermon to one person and made no
placements. Thereafter entertain comments from the congregation: In what
ways were both sisters successful in
their service to Jehovah, and why do
you say so?
8 min: Call on congregation to suggest talking points in "Life Everlasting" and "Impossible to Lie" books
that can be used in effectively presenting them in the local territory.
20 min: "If We Live We Live to
Jehovah." Encourage 'publishers to
prepare ahead of time ~ u s ta s they
would for "Watchtower". study. Cover
material thoroughly with questions
and answers. Time should not .be consumed with lengthy introduction.
12 min: Concluding comments. Consider high points of branch letter and
local congregation report. Acc ~ t
report. Song 43.
T H I R D MEETING I N MAY

Theme: Do Good to Others. Song 23.

5 m in : Introduction, text, comments.
10 mi?' Do Good to Those Related to
You 1; the Faith. (Gal. 6r10) Publisher calls on brother or sister who
has missed meetings. Asks if any way
he can help. Deliver "Kingcfom Ministry." Share appropriate news and
announcements' from "Kingdom Ministry" and from local congregation;
also something of spiritual value from
meetings. Make visit upbuilding, refreshing, encouraging.
15 min: Good Results from Aiding
Others. Consider "Yearbook" experiences in interesting colorful way Use
what you ,,have t h e for. See' 1967
"Yearbook
pages 82, 85, 93, 97, 98,
233, 234. &courage publishers to .do
good for one another in harmony with
what is needed.
15 min: "Don't Miss Any P a r t of
the Assembly Program!" Questions
and answers.
15 min: Concluding comments. Read
article "what a Pleasure!" Comment
t h a t overseer has a list 0: unassigned
territories if someone wishes to examine it. (Use 1964 Unassigned Territory booklet and supplement sheet
for 1966 ) Also there are many congregations in the United States that
have large territories, some of which
is seldom worked. So if someone IS
planning a trip and would like to do
some work in unassigned territory,
or in congregation territory that is
seldom worked, this can be arranged.
Those whp wish may write the Society telling of their plans for the
sum&er, where they hope to travel
or witness, and asking fpr further information regarding territory. Song 97.

with 'Awake!' " Briefly cover material

with questions and answers. Then call
for suggestions from congregation.
Chairman could read titles from
several current and past issues of
"Awake!" and ask publishers to suggest to whom these issues might particularly appeal and why. Encourage
congregation to follow these suggestions when future issue? of "Awake!"
contain appropriate articles.
13 min: Start Studies in House-toHouse Work. Demonstrate two or
three possible introductions Spme
publishers have been sayink: The
purpose of my call is to encourage
more Bible reading a t home. To do
this we have been taking a few
minutes to give a free demonstration
from your own Bible on how you can
get information that is of a practical
nature. For example: We have been
discussing four texts on the subject
"The True God." Do you have your
B p l e handy?
.' If the householder
accepts your offer you could use the
scriptures and t h i material presented
on page five of "This Good News of
the Kingdom." Some publishers have
been using the same introduction but
asking the householder to look up the
scriptures in the current sermon and
read them from his own Bible. .For
other ideas se?, November 1965 "Kingdom Ministry
page f o y , and July
1966 " ~ i n g d o A Ministry page four.
sAsk congregation for additional comments a s to how they would start
the study if householder agreed to
study. Encourage publishers to do this
in house-to-house work.
20 min: "Preparing Now for Future
Progress." Questions and answers.
Encourage publishers to prepare ahead
of time for lively cqnsideration. Chairman should spend time covering printed material.
7 min: Concluding comments. Question Box: Comment on arrangements
already
ede or to
made for
someone ) handle fu 'als locally.
Song 93.

..

FIRST MEETING I N JUNE

Theme: Paying Fully What We Owe

God. Song 79.
10 min: Introduction text comments
and talk on theme1 for ihe month,
based on "Watchtower" of June 1,
1967.
13 min: Continue to Serve Jehoyah
wjth Your Whole Heart. Discussion
with congregation: (1) Ask publishers
WHY they arrange their affairs to
have a regular part in Jehovah's service while some are slowing down
and' quitting. Encourage giving of
Scriptural reasons a s well a s personal reasons. (2) Ask WHY they keep
calling a t homes where householders
say they were not interested, or when
little literature may be placed. (3) Ask
HOW publishers can help one another
to keep busy and happy in Jehovah's
service. Encourage a s many publishers a s possible to express their
thoughts. (For additional points and
scriptures, see article entitled "Why?"
on page 7.)
12 min: Discuss with congregation
the offer for June and talking points
that could be used in presenting it.
Briefly demonstrate sermon and offer.
The sermon "Time to Rejoice" used
F O U R T H M E E T I N G I N MAY
in May may be used. Chairman should
Theme: Keep Busy in the Work of assure local publishers that if they
the Lord. Song 116.
desire to use another sermon they
5 min: Introduction, text, comments. may look through "Sermon Outlines"
for ideas and use anything they wish.
15 min: "Presenting the Good News2

15 min: What Will a Christian Pray

For? Consider subjects that Christians can properly include in prayer.
See "Watch Tower Publications Index"
under "PRAYE,RW and subheading
"right matters. Many subjects a r e
listed and helpful references such a s
"Watchtower" for 1963 pages 116
165-167- "Watchtower" f6r 1964 page;
557-565: "Watchtower" for .1958: pages
501, 504-506. See also "Awake!" February 8. 1967, page 5.
10 min: Concluding comments. Song
87.

Success!

( Cont'd )

What interesting points can I turn

to in the Life Everlasting book or
the "Impossible to Lie" book a s I
offer either, together with a booklet, on a contribution of 50c during
May?' This is something for us to
discuss among ourselves privately
and a t meetings. It would be a
good matter for family members to
consider together. Knowing of the
abundance of valuable Scriptural
information in these publications,
we will want to be most enthusia'stic in offering them during May
to everyone we can.
7 It is a source of inward joy to
know that you are a worker in
God's field, isn't i t ? Yes, we plant
and water the seeds of truth. As to
it is God
the results-remember,
who makes it grow. (1 Cor. 3: 7, 8)
May Jehovah bless you richly a s
you energetically continue in your
successful Kingdom ministry to his
praise.

MARCH SERVICE REPORT

Av.
Av.
Av.
Av.
Pubs.
Hts.
B-C BI.St. Mags.
Sp'lPios.
797 144.6.56.1 7.9 134.2
Pios.
9,768 98.5 35.3 5.1 104.1
Vac. Pios. 5,288 80.5 23.6 2.5 82.2
Pubs.
300,448
9.9 3.9
.6 11.7
T O T A L 316,301
Public Meetings Held: 21,87?

U N I T E D STATES GOAL FOR 1967

336,029 Publishers

HOW DID WE DO IN MARCH?

An outstanding witness was acconlplished during March! When 316,301
publishers have a part .in Jehovah's
service, a lot of talking is done and a
lot of people hear something about
Jehovah and his kingdom. That is the
greatest number of publishers in the
service since April 1966, when we had
318,559.
We placed 900,000 more magazines
than we dld during February-over
5,000,000 were placed in March! Think
of all the good that was accomplished
a s these were read.
But we saved the best for last:
A new peak of 260 655 home Bible
studies were condukted in March!
Why is this so encouraging? I t is
because through home Bible studies
new ones are best alded to learn the
truth and become praisers of Jehovah.
Aren't you glad that you had some
share in this grand witnee

'It !kt L I V ~ W
, E LlVe r0 JEHOVAH"
IHow much pleasure it brings us as dedi- ' you still have to "live to Jehovah" in ;1.
cated servants of God to reflect on our more complete sense.-1 Thess. 4: I.
purpose in living! Because of our relationship
While all dedicated Christians are fullto Jehovah we no longer 'live with regard time ministers of the "good news," not all
to ourselves only,' as is often the case in have been able to arrange their circumstancthe world, but we live with regard to Je- es so as to be full-time preachers, as piohovah and for the purpose of honoring him. neers have. On the average, each month
-Rom. 14:7; 1Pet. 4:2; 2:9.
last year there were 50,760 brothers and
We can easily see that in the animal sisters of all ages happily sharing in some
realm creatures are dominated by the instinct branch of pioneer service or as members
to survive, but with humans it can be differ- of Bethel families. Even though many perent. They can live, not simply to survive, sonally were not included in that numbeu,
but to accomplish something of value in life. it should make their hearts glad to know
Yet how frequently we meet humans who th@ so many were able to do what every
are, in essence, governed by no more than mature Christian desires to do, that is, live
the same drives that control the animals. to Jehovah in such a capacity.
Most persons around us prove by their endAs you examine your own personal cirless search for pleasure and their devotion :umstances, though, possibly you can see
to their worldly careers that they 'live with some way that you can guide your life so
regard to themselves only.' :,bgze:y;
*
as to increase the time you have to do that
n+; &
But the apostle Paul *ew attention to which gives purpose and meaning to our
e fact that it is not this way with Chris- lives, namely, praise Jehovah. (Ps. 146:1, 2;
tians.
The dominating desire in our lives 147:1) For example, shortly many of you
to honor Jehovah. So, with us this desire young Christians will be completing your
should become the pivot around which all schooling. You will be standing, as it were,
the affairs in our lives turn. It should in- at the portals of your adult life. Why not
fluence what subjects young folks study in. ask yourself, 'What am'1 going to do with
school, how we use our vacations, the type my future?' If you earnestly love Jehovah
employment we accept, what we do with your answer will be made in relation to
our "free" time. As long as we live, which your dedication to him. You will not be like
can be forever, we have the grar" privilege those in the world who plan their future
simply around material needs and desires
to "live to Jehovah."-Rom. 14:8.
Sometimes, though, it does us good to Rather, you will take the view expressed
stop and analyze what we are doing with by Paul: "None of US, in fact, lives with
we
our lives, to contemplate the extent to-which regard to himsel
we are truly living our lives to Jehovah. live to Jehovah."
(2 Cor. 5 :15) Whether you are still free
This is probably the most opportune timt
make major adjustments in how you will for you to enter the pioneer sebice, before
shape your personal future or are already you assume responsibilities that would make
in a position where, to a large extent, your accepting such a privilege more difficult. Now
responsibilities limit what you can do, such is the time when you are thinking about
an examination will benefit you. Your analy- employment. Could it be that by exerting
sis likely will give you reason for satisfaction yourself you could find part-time employment
in that you already have let-your desire to that would permit you to "live to Jehovah"
honor God influence many of your decisions as a pioneer minister? Many in your conand actions. It may also reveal opportunities gregation woulA love to have the freedom
-,-#:.--

.Lk

you now have to decide what you will ao

with your life. But you are the one who has
it. Decide wisely!
8 A t a large assembly in California the
wife of a district servant related what happened when she was in this position. It seems
that she was torn between serving Jehovah
rsuing worldly pleasures with her
..' schoolmates. She said: "One night
;::' mother had a long heart-to-heart talk wi,,,
k;.: me, and I realized that I was going to have
- to come to some sort of decision as to what
to do with my life." The course
se involved working toward and ene pioneer service. After being 2
oneer, special pioneer, missional ,
servant, she com-

':Since then every joyful thing that has

my life has come as a result of
ministry. I really feel that the
pioneer work saved my life. If I had it to
e it in exactly the
loUndoubtedly thousands of you houseives, husbands, and schoolchildren would
be thrilled to be pioneers, missionaries, or
members of the Bethel family, But your present circumstances may make such a possibility seem quite remote. When you exami
ur situation, though, you may find that
. there is a way you could adjust your life.
. If you are holding a full-time job, have you
+ given prayerful consideration to the posr
bility of looking for employment that demands less time? If you found such, you
would have more time to give public expression to youw~ e apurpose
l
in living: no ring

ose who have orb~iz,, their lives

.. so as to share in the pioneer work have been

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richly blessed. A sister who began pioneering

in 1937 exclaimed: "Jehovah has truly been
good to me through these twenty-nine years
in the full-time ministry. It has been my
pleasure to see over oqe hundred 'letteme
of recommendation,' including pioneers, spccia1 pioneers, district servants and even Gilead
graduates. I have become a grandmother
~ n grea*d
andm mother, even though I have

no eshly children. How much joy I Wr

have cheated myself of ' I had not t a
,up the full-time service.- ~,.,L T : Y 4~ ~
-l2 One couple, determined to '
o ehovah" as fully as possible by pioneering,
-4ered to move where the need was greater.
lrley were assigned to a small town in New
Hampshire. The husband writes: "I was able,
with Jehovah's help, to provide all the necessities for my wife and myself." (Ps. 34:lO)
Tr) do SO he took various part-time jobs,
---:luding window washing. At times finances
were short. Once they had a medical bill but
no money to pay it. Did God leave them?
Absolutely not! The week the bill was due
they learned that it was being reduced by
30 percent because they were ministers. The
same week relatives were moved to send
them money--exactly enough to cover the
bill. The brother concluded: "Experiences
like this one happened too many times during the past few years to be mere coincidence.
"verything always worked out, proving to
us that Jehovah is faithful to his promise,
'all these other thin will be added to you.' - - -;
-- ,,
Matt. 6:33.
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l3 Some, upon personal scrutiny, may find
st their Scriptural obligations do- not permit sharing in the pioneer ministry at present, though they' are zealous publishers. If
at is your position, holding a full-tim
job or being busy with family duties doc
not mean you are living .only to yourself.
You still serve Jehovah as often and a
uch as possible. But what joys you would
have if you could show in a further wa_
what your main purpose in life really is
by vacation pioneering! You can do that an,
time during the year. Thousands of husbands
and mothers, in positions like yours, regularly give additional evidence of their purpose in living by serving as vacation pioneers.
Could you do so in the coming _months?
v ~ schoolchildren
u
who are quite busy the
,,st of the year may find that the, coming
vacation period is a chance to show in an
extra way that already you have +'?e propepurpose in life.
l4 AS in our every activity of like we -'uv
to Jehovah," we can be sure of his approvs
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PREPARING NOW FOR FUTURE PROGRESS

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Since you came to a knowledge of the

truth of God's Word, have you made progress? Undoubtedly every dedicated Christian
can answer, Yes! Most likely you have progressed in knowledge, ability in the ministry
and appreciation for your relationship to God.
Possibly at one time you had only a
basic knowledge of some of the "primary
doctrine" of the Bible. (Heb. 6:1, 2) Now,
though, you may have insight into the deep
things of God. In the past you may have
been limited to sharing just a few words
with persons you met in the service, but
ow you may be giving Bible sermons, making return visits on interested ones and conducting Bible studies. Once you needed
ssistance from mature ones; now you may
have the privilege of assisting others. Stop
and think! What has been your routine?
With great joy and inner satisfaction
likely you can respond that your routine has
been according to how much you have progressed. I t has been just as the apostle Paul
advised: "To what extent we have made
progress, let us go on walking orderly in
this same routine." (Phil. 3 1 6 ) Having a
routine in this sense does not mean to be
"in a rut," unchangeable, without possibility
of further progress. Rather, for you to keep
walking "in this same routine" means not
to retrograde. To be in this type of routine
with respect to service privileges, for example, means to live up to your service privileges.
Whilc there are many areas in which
ifferent individuals may make progress, let
us center our attention on the marvelous
privileges of full-time service available. How
many times have you made or heard others

make comments such as these: 'Even though

I have family responsibilities, I would like
to pioneer'; 'When I graduate I want to go
to Bethel and help print literature for
brothers world wide,' or, 'Reading the wonderful experiences in the Yearbook makes
me long to go through Gilead, learn a new
language and be a missionary in some foreign
land'? These goals may be within your reach.
But if you have such fine ambitions, there
*e some steps you can take now to equip
yourself for such privileges.
For example, maybe you have dreamed
of someday being a regular pioneer. What
can you do to prepare yourself for that step?
Many have proved that being a vacation
pioneer helped them. A sister in Philadelphia
writes: "I thought of how wonderful it would
be to pioneer. Yet I knew I might have
problems since I have two children. So after
prayer and careful thought I decided to
vacation pioneer." When that service was
completed she had an even greater desire
to be a pioneer, and now she was convinced
she could do it. She continues: "With my
husband's encouragement and the happy
experience of having vacation pioneered, I
became a regular pioneer. I have never enjoyed a more wonderful and satisfying experience in my life."
This matter of progressing toward one's
goal was also well demonstrated in a case
related by a congregation servant. Some
years ago a young brother in high school
asked the overseer about Bethel. The servant
answered his questions and encouraged the
lad to vacation pioneer during the summer
vacations. For several years the brother did
this, all the while receiving training in the

Theocratic Ministry School. Upon graduating

from high school he took ;two more steps
toward his goal, Bethel: He entered the
regular pioneer service and he sent in an
application for Bethel.
He was not immediately called to Bethel,
so the question arose, What should he do?
What wbuld you have done? He continued
to pioneer and at the same time became
qualified for privileges in the congregation,
even delivering a public lecture. After a year
of such progress he again applied for Bethel,
was accepted and early this year received
this privilege he had long worked for. When
he had first thought of Bethel service he did
not qualify, but he did not just dream about
it. He took steps to reach his goal; he
equipped himself for the future service privilege he desired.
Maybe it is your aim to serve at Bethel.
If so, you have an excellent goal. It is a very
fine place to serve God in the final period
of this wicked system of things. (2 Pet. 3:11,
12) Imagine, having theocratic companionship all day, being able to associate with
many of Jehovah's anointed ones, doing hard
work to benefit "the entire association of
your brothers in the world." (1 Pet. 5:9)
These are just some of the blessings you can
receive. But it will mean progressing to that
point, just as this brother d
This same thing was true with schoolgirl
in Berlin. While still in school she had a
desire to enjoy the marvelous privilege of
attending Gilead and serving as a missionary
in some distant country. But what steps
could she take to realize that goal? After
graduating she became a regular pioneer,
since she knew that one of the entrance
requirements for Gilead school was two years
in the pioneer ministry. While she was thus
pioneering in Berlin she attended a Watchtower study conducted in English. She would
need to know mat language to be accepted
as a Gilead student.
Then, with her parents' approval, she
arranged for part-time employment in England, where the need was greater than in
Berlin and where she could improve her
English while pioneering. Aft& being a reg-

r in England for two

e opportunity to be a s
neer, all the while keeping the goal of Gilead
in mind. Was all this effort worth it? Unquestionably, yes! Being determined to work
't~wardher goal, she had kept busy in the
full-time service, enjoyed the blessing of
encouraging eight other sisters to pioneer
and today is a very happv studentg--+$y=
in the
present class of Gilead.
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Those who traveled through central and
L ~ t America
h
to the assemblies this past
winter can ,especially appreciate this sister's
feelings. They were able to talk to brothers
and sisters who have been enjoying the
missionary service for years, They could
sense that the missionaries have a deep feeling of security. Their food and a comfortable
home are provided by the Society, enabling
them to devote themselves to aiding thoso
hungering for the truth. A sixty-five-year
old special pioneer who took the tour said
"When I heard the glowing reports from thc
faithful missionaries, I had the impulse to
ask for a change of assignment." Age not
allowing this, she promised: "I will do my
utmost to encourage the younger ones to
seize the golden opportunity 'of reaching out
I
for the foreign missionary field."
What goals have you set? Prc ably yo
want to continue to' make progress in learning the deep things of God's Word and in
becoming more skilled and effective in the
field *ministry. Fine! Work toward such by
m,.".?-*
continuing to apply y o u r ~ e l f p ~ ~ g & $ ~ %
I3 But how about being a vacation pioneer,
regular pioneer, special pioneer, circuit servant, member of the Bethel family, missionary or accepting some other privilege of
service in Jehovah's organization? Why not
begin to plan now and speak to others about
what you have in mind? Talk it over with
the overseer, pioneers you know or the
circuit servant when he visits. At large
assemblies this summer make it a point to
attend the meetings for persons interested
in Bethel or missionary service. Eternal
blessings await you as you set theocratic
goals for yourself and continue to make
ress.
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lsembly this summer.

Anno~~~cernents

We a r e sharing in a dividing
1 (g)work.
Just a s with Isaiah, we
don't expect all to 1isten.-Isa-

8 Congregation servants m a y want to

6 : 9, 10 ; Matt. 25 :32, 46.
plan speclal activity for the world's
Can YOU list more reasons for
Memonal Day, May 30, with the regular offer or magazmes.
keeping busy in Jehovah's service?
+New publications available:
And what about our brothers who
News
of the Kingaom..
-French have slowed down? What can you
f ""This
t ~ & Good
\Pr~
~
When ~ o d
IS King over ALL the do to help them? DO YOU believe
-Bohemian that sharing some of the above
Living
Earth in Hope of a Righteous
New points or others with them
-Siam.ese
for
God
in
to,
which
Lze".
~t
IS Im osstble help? Try it. When Armageddon
~
-5agalog strikes, what will we be doing?
Life Everlast%7-%n Freedom of the The work of the Lord or something
be
Sons of God (Pocket edpgp"&ish

& Suggested meetings for field service:

Veek of May 14: Consider appropriate
points from article uSuccess!w on page
1 and talking points in Life Everlasting book. May 21: Discuss how to
~~~~e-~~~~~$sebyw,"~~
M
a
e l
from article ent~tled"Why?" On
7.and the Importance of having ap-

rge

P&$~ti 1 & $ u r c ~
Bible.
+Congregation
:omts shoul
audited in June.
What Has God's Kingdom Been Do+The Offer:
May: Life Everlasting or 'I? ~ssible
ing Since 1914?
to Liey book and a booklet or 50c. +Out of stock in U.S.A..
If the congregation has a surplus of
1967 Calendar
-German, Swedlsh
one of the older books, it would be
1967 Yearb~~ok
-EngIlsh
well to offer these.
Preaching. and Teaching in Peace
June: New World
of the
and Unzty
-English
Holy Scrzptures and a booklet for $1
Single volumes of the Christian ~ r e *We
e ~
still have a good sup ly of the
Scriptures or the Hebrew Scriptures
may be offered too.
July to Septel~ber:Li e Everlasting language*
book or rlnoosszbLe to ire' book and +Those who TTn~ation
nioneered in
a booklet fc Oc.
Aprll and who
sh to c Linue during

else? No, during this time of the

end is not the time to slow down.
-1 Thess. 5: 1-6.
SO, why do we keep busy, regularly spending many hours in our
ministry? We have many reasons,
don't we?

~ ~ $ ~ i h i $ $ e~ayY"$$~no$ti~
~ y a " n ~ tpgfocd&~igthg
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neer durlng the summer are encouraged to apply a month before they
start. if possible.

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J T H E GOOD NEWS
With "Awake!"
when you get your copies of
the Awake! magazine from the
magazine-territory servant, you no
doubt scan the titles of the articles
again and ask yourself: "JVhich
of these articles would appeal to
people in our territory?"
2~~~~
publishers, however, have
enJoyed outstahding success in using the ~
~ magazine
~
after
k
asking themselves : "what is there
in this issue that would appeal to
certain people in our territory?,,
instance, there was the
article on
Some of our
brothers took
issue of the
magazine to local chiropractors.
I n some cases the publishers offered the subscription while they
were a t it. A number of publishers
not only enjoyed the pleasure of
obtaining subscri~tions, but. filled
requests for hundreds of additional
copies.
4 A brother
took the article on
being a good secretary to oftices
and had good success in placing
it.
5 We recently had the issue on
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'It

"Middle America." Are there people

in your territory from these eountries? Are there travel agencies or
firms that do business with companies in these countries? Had you
considered taking the magazines to
these? I n the April 8 issue was the
article entitled "When They Get the
Keys to a Car." YOU may have
found that parent groups in your
C~mmunity,
~
!
auto clubs, driver's
schools and safety organizations
wanted extra copies of this fine
article. Many of YOU - have also
shared in distributing the special
issue on "Evolutiod or Creation by
God-Which?" to educators.
number of publishers have
received letters
police
they
On police
and
sent
crime- Others have received letters
from libraries and schools thanking
them for
to their attention
articles that were of interest to
them. We encourage all to watch
for articles that will appeal to certain people in your territory and
continue to use Awake! well in presenting the good news.

t a Pleasure!"
1This is the way so many of our
brothers described their memorable
activity in unassigned territory
last summer and in years before,
and they meant it.
2 HOWdo we know? Well, in the
United States right now we have
634 counties that are totally or
partially unassigned. Four hundred
and ninety-nine of these were
worked in last summer. Three hundred and four of the groups
who shared in unassigned-territory
work last summer requested that
they be given permission to go
back into the same territory.
3'What about the remaining 330
unassigned territories? Most of
these counties are scattered through
the southern, central arid midwestern parts of the country in 37
states. Many of them have not been
worked for two or three years.
4Are you planning to take a vacation trip this summer? Would
you like a t the same time to have
some share in talking the truth to
interested people in these unassigned territories? Many family

groups have enjoyed this pieasure

in recent years. You may write the
Society telling of your plans and
desires in this regard. The Society
will be glad to furnish information
c o n c e r n i n g unassigned territory
that is available.
5 I n addition to some special pioneers' being assigned to work unassigned territory that congregations cannot cover, we are herewith
inviting regular pioneers to serve
in the same capacity a s special
pioneers for this special work i f :
(1) two or more wish to work
an assignment and have a serviceable car, ( 2 ) they are free to
spend a t least two or three months
in unassigned territory work, and
( 3 ) health will permit spending 150
hours or more in field work each
of the months. Ones who can do
so will be given the same financial
assistance that special pioneers receive during the months they work
unassigned territory. Would you
like to share? If so, please write a t
once for further information.

Kenya repor)
1 publishers n
February, for their fifth new peak In
six months and a 26-percent increase.
Malawi also had a 26-percent increase
with 18,l 1 2 publishers.
District assemb'y in
attended by 11294r'61

log0

there.
Following the recent assemblies in
Latin America are many new peaks for
February: Guatemala reporting 1,459,
with all averages above those of a year
ago; Nicaragua, with 829, an 11-percent
increase over last February; Peru, with
2.622, very close to the lo-percent
goal; Venezuela, with 4,434, which is
3 9 publishers more than last April's
peak; and Dominican Republic, with
2,387, an 1 8-percent increase over last
year's average.
French G u b n a reports 7 6 publisne~
for February-*
69-percent increase.

+
+

Vietnam reached a new peak of 2

publisher; in January, a 32-percer
increase over last year's average. The
February report was &en higher, with
2 7 reporting.
Fires in Tasmania, Austmlia, caused
several brothers to lose their homes an-'
possessions;
came
!heir pid materially8 showing outstanc
ing k~ndness.
The 91ith class of the Kingd0m Mir
istry School, with 5 0 students, Bega
study at the Brooklyn Bethel on April 9.
Invitations have been extended to
104 students from 1 0 countries ta
attend 44th class of Gilead. The cla!
is scheduled to start April 24.

I+

g h a t arrangements can be maae

for handling funerals?
It is good if arrangements can be
made for a qualified brother or brothers in each congregation to prepare
for handling a furleral if the congregation i$ called upon for such assh
tance. The congi-egatipn commlttc
should consider the Society's direction
in "Preach$g and Teaching in Peace
and Unity paragraph 41 a s to who
might qu$lify to ,be .use$ in behalf
of the congregation in such a capacity. Thus the congregation .would
be ready to render such services if
it is called upon. Of course, arrangements for a funeral are arrangements
that would normally be made by the
family or relatives. If the family
wishes a certain. brother to handle the
services and he 1s able to comply with
their request, then this is up to them.
The Society has provided a suggested outline for funeral services, which
should be on hand in the congregation
file. Congregations not having a copy
may request it.
Concerning use of the Kingdom
Hall: See "Preachi~g and Teaching
in Peace and Unity paragraph 81.
Funeral talks shduld be reported a s
public meetmgs.

Do good to those related to you in the faith.

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Are You tav~ngWhat You Owe?

dinary effort in our ministry. And at the

terested persons right in their own

aes !
.Vhile all this was happening in
April you also placed 7,660,862 individual copies of the magazines,
101,400 bound books and 462,123
booklets. As you well know, the

18,646 last year. Grand! We are

very happy that so many of you
could arrange your affairs to vacation pioneer during April. Undoubtedly you vacation pioneers
arranged fo,r many more Bible studies, and you will enjoy caring for

went over very well, and 3

were present, or 24,297 more
last year. As for Memorial a
dance, it was remarkable. I n
United States we had 600,756
hand, and 4,915 partook of the e
blems, indicating that they are
the remnant. That is an increase of

lbscriptions obtained will help to

~orwardthat teaching work. But you
will be calling back on these persons
to help them further, won't you?
Quite a few congregations in the
United States had a 20-percent increase in publishers in April. A
larger number reached an increase
of 10 percent. The country as a
whole enjoyed a 7.6-percent increase
over last year's average of 305,481
publishers. How did your congregation do? Also, the number of
vacation pioneers included among
the Kingdom ministers during April
numbered 20,529, to compare with

ones who started preaching then.

We want to help them to share
regularly in the field service each
month. What are you going to-do
to -'encourage them? How many
newly interested ones and new publishers can we bring to the "Disciplemaking" district assemblies this
summer? Have you thought about
that? Have you talked to them
about the assemblies? If not, why not
do so? Let them enjoy the feast too.
You also want to know what the
attendance was a t the special public
talk and the Memorial, don't you?
Well, the talk on the "Millennium"

more of the remnant have

their earthly course, but t
maining, along with the
crowd," want to press on dili
in praising Jehovah God.
Having had such a fine time i
April, let's continue to "pay full
what we owe God" during the r
maining months of t h
year. What a joy and p
is to share in this, the
portant work being dope
May Jehovah's blessing go
We send to one and all
love.
BBOOKLXN
BRANCHOFFICE

'L.H.C.

Paying fully what we owe God.

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SECOND MEETING I N JUNE

and discussion by overseer or other Keep in mind too t h a t by wo

mature brother On material i n ' ~ a y
15, territory a t differint times an,
different days of the week you rr
15 min: "Evening Witnessing." Han- meet other members of the hou,,
died by questions and answers In- hold. All need to hear the Kingdom
elude any good experiences h i d in message.
Any working isolated territory or
this work lobally. Overseer might
make tentative arrangements during other territory not often covered h a y
meeting for evening witnessing if want to offer subscriptions so' that
~ongregatiop.is not already sharing people will be regularly receiving
In such a c t i v l t ~ .
something to read.
20 m in : Helping People to See the 10 m in : Concluding comments Ha
Value of the "New World Transla- expressions from publishers dn h(
tion." We are not Bible salesmen but they will have a full share in service
ministers. We encourage people to during the summer months a s vacaread any Bible translation and we tion pioneers, or by putting in more
will gladly study i t with {hem. But time a s Publishers. Draw commentst
audience on our motive
most
People have
do not read the .Bible.
The clergy
downgraded i t and increased Praise: to honor Jehovah, ,
,
the archaic language discourages help p*eople, etc. Song 52.
many,
that* even if they
have a
In the home, the "New
F l F T H M EETl NG I N JUNE
This
can
worked
up ~
~ ~ ~ O ~ p ~ f ~ ~ ~~ r :~ , " ~
~~
~~ ~ ~~
e ~ T ~:
~ i ~ ~
~ ~ ~meeting
r f be
~
too~ the~ needs
ofe the congrnaudience making the comparisons a s can assist them to understand what gation. (Some
time might be spe
noted below, highlighting the words t h ~ ~ f ~ ~ ~meeting
d i h i s make a list of reviewing experiences in offering Bit.,
Or
phrases
to understand' objections raised
by householders in during June and results in starting
Stress carefully making notes now.
Following scriptures are rendered your territory when the Bible is of- Studies- Might take time to review
similarly in both "King James" and fered such a s "1 already have a points learned a t various meetings
g6D
a yl,
io
( 'New World ~ i q l e l " "I don't have time,
"I'm that were appreciated. Could discuss Translation,, rendering shqwn flFst): not interested," etc. Work out ef- plans to attend mw3-f-1blies and have
Matt. 5.3 6,conscious of
fective answers, not downgrading the a
share in Smnmer witnessing
need,,-.,i;oor
in spirit,,. Ram. 8:8, ~ i b l e they have, but helping them Time might be spent showing hot
harmony with the fl;sh,,-'6in
the to see how the "New World Transcan scriptures
be started
on the initial
using
in suggested
serIation" will aid them to enjoy reading
flesh,,;
Or one appropriate to territor:"
-'dshambles,,. Phil
suoh ten- the Bible and understand it more "On
der affection:,-'6ir;
ihk bowels of,t. clearly. Bring up the objections, one
Phil.,, 3,20, . ~ c ~ t ~ z e n s h ~ p ~ ~ - ~ ~ c o na vt e r
a s atime.
~
Discuss them with tfie
FIRST M EET1NG I N JULY
audience welcoming suggestions on
tion.
how to ' overcome these objections.
Theme:
the Custom of Nor
In addition the following may .be Then
5.
have prepared publishers demonused when hpuseholder has the
5
min:
Introduction,
text, comment
James.,
G ~ 2~ ~2
. 9"boiling
,
Strate how situations might be hanup some stew,,-disod
L~~ dled in each case. Encourage pub26:16, tuberculosis and burning fever*; lishers to make notes of ideas that
~ ~ k c u ~ $ m ~ ~ n .
they can use.
-"consumption,
and the burning they
ing God's House." See "Watchtower
ague"; Prov. 29:24, "reports"--"be10 min:
Concluding comments. In- of July 1, 1967, and January 1, 196
wrayeth"; Jer. 4:22, "unwise"-"sotclude local experiences in starting
tish". Philem 8 "what is proper" Bible studies in various ways. Song ~e~~~~ a~~$&;;~"(pexf;r~;;;~l~$
-"thkt
which' is 'convenient."
30.
P
pLr.130
l; p.
par 2-'parp 141,
1)- 'pa; 2;
188:
The following are comparisons "with
FO-URTH MEETING I N JUNE
the "Douay" version: Isa. 14:23, parcupines," "broom of annihilationHTheme: Be Thorough in y o u r Min- 13 min: Overcoming Obstacles to
"ericius," "besom". 1 John 2:16, "de- istry. Song 18.
Meeting Attendance.
Determine what the problems are
sire"--"concupisced~e."
5 min: Introduction, text, comments.
By calling attention to such
Points from daily text can be re- ~ ~ l l y up [~ ~~ ~d ~ e s b $~i s~i ~ fe : ~
parisons we can.
show the viewed by car
On
way to C U S S ~ O ~between two brothers along
value and superlorlty of the "New
World Translation." Some compari- territory'
with some short demonstration;.
sons are shown on page 52 of "Make 20
"Are
Paying what
Suggestions. (1) Need to build up
enthusiasm
Amongdiscuss
newly
intereste=
Sure of All Things."
Owe?"
Audience
discussion
and
demonstration of appropriate points in ones
Regularly
meetings
wit
13 min: Presenting the Good News. main article. Include local experiences then;. Demonstrate how. make ,.,Ier
Audience discussion and demonstya- in placing Bibles.
tion. Discuss advantage of using 10 min: Question Box. Discuss mate- on
thatto householder
will he
Aot volunteern.
be call6
comment unless
household~r's
he may
that rial a s it applies to congregation. (2) Family going away for vacation.
Comment on reason for meetings for Plan ahead; wrlte Soclety for address
our Bible is different.
servrce, benefits, etc. Fit service a r - of Kingdom Hall and times of meetf~o;i",~;;;;ho~~~~C~~",l"y"f~~~~~~
rangements to circumstances locally ings In locality where they wlll be.
up interest found during "Watch- Some groups may have meetings for (3) Relatives come to visit. Invite
service a t some place other than the them to come to hall with you If
tower" campaign and during May.
2 min: Accounts report.
book study location to cut down on they do not want to do that, you may
etcy
ask them to return a t another time
12 min: Concluding comments. DisOr
suggest that they makg
congregation report for May, In- 15 min: Giving a Thorough Witness. themselves a t home until you return
lude Theocratic News and approMagazine-territory servant discusses (4) Need to plan personal affair;
,riate
items from Announcements. with congregation the coverage
meetings' which are
first
Ask audience what common objections territory. Are all territories bei;:
importance in Our lives'
they meet when offering the Bible. worked? Invite publishers to work in
these will be considered on next sectlons that need attention. Make 12 "in: Attending One of the District
es.
material in artiweek's service meeting. Song 50.
list of these territories available to ~ ~ ~ e m b l iConsider
them.
cle "Paying Attention." Relate "YearCover territory thoroughly. ~t what book" experiences overcoming obstaT H I R D MEETING I N JUNE
percent of homes do you find people cles to attend (P. 210, par. 2; p. 225,
Theme: Help People to Benefit from a t home? Make note of others; call ParP. 239s par. 2).
God's Word. Song 34.
again. Infirm publishers can help to 10 mln: Concluding comments Menin :
text, comments. work not-at-homes by writing letters tion appropriate points to whet apto them enclosing a tract or a maga- petite for Sunday "Watchtower" study
10 min: "Do You Give 'Just a s You zine. 0t'hers may want to do this too and to encourage advance preparaHave Resolved in Your Heart'?" Talk if some are consistently not a t home. tion. Song 48.
2
Theme: Distributing the Life-sustainlng Word of God. (Matt. 4:4)
Song 35.
10 min: Introduction text comments
At evening meal kamili informally
reviews points from day's text discussed earlier in the day and a t
conclusion of meal father has someone ~ e a d experiences from "Yearbook
p 202 pars 2 3 Each day
famiiy prbgreisively 'reids'"Pearbook"
experiences in this way.
15 min: suReriority of "New world
Translation.
preparation is essential to an effective ministry Encourage audience
to make notes 'of comparisons with
James- and. 6 6 ~ o u a very~
the
sions. rn this way we will be equipped
to show the superiority of the "New
World Translation" a t any time. Have

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y i n Attention
L A m;. .elous program has been
prepared for the 1967 district assemblies. Will you be there? We
hope so, and we know that, once You
are a t the assembly, You will want
to get the full benefit from the
program. he way to do it, we are
sure you will agree, is by paying
4 :20.
attention.-Prov.
2 B u t sometimes that is difficult
in a large crowd. Perhaps if we
were to mention some of the
things that make it difficult we
could all put forth an effort to
avoid them. For example, when
people come in late or leave early,
i t distracts, doesn't i t ? There are
times when i t cannot be avoided,
but, usually, i t is simply a matter
of careful planning. Of course,
those working in volunteer service
sometimes need to leave a little
early, and we understand t h a t ; the
work they are doing is very much
~preciated.
3Milling around in the hallways
also distracts-especially
does it
stract those who sit toward the
rear. But why would anyone want
to travel to an assembly and then
not listen to what is being said?
For our part, let's make it a point
be in our seats and listening durg all the sessions. Then, too, there
e those with cameras who may
owd around the railing down
ont to take pictures during parts
of
e program. I t is distracting,

Evening Wil

you found tha

ng the
summer months many persons are
not a t home on weekends, or if you
do find them a t home they a r e or
their way out? That has frequently
been our ewerience. We a r e living
in restless times when people are
on the move, with entertainment
and relaxation playing important
roles in their lives. ( 2 Tim. 3 : 4 )
AS "lovers of Godv we might well
ask, HOW can we effectively minister to such persons during the summer months?
2 Evening witnessifig may prove
to be the answer. M~~~ have tried
it even during winter months
excellent results, one study conductor reported that instead of finding four out of five persons not
a t home, a s was generally the case
when calling on sunday morning,
he was able to find four out of
five a t home when calling between
6 p.m. and 9 p.m. He found, too,
that he was talking to many persons ,h0 previous~y never really '
had a n opportunity to get acquainted with the Kingdom message. The
publishers a t his book-~tudylocation were particularly impressed by
the ease lvith which they were able
to talk to people and start studies
in the Bible, using one of the
variety of methods suggested in
~
i j1inistr2/.
~
Even
~
when
d
literature was not placed or people
were not particularly interested in
the Bible, i t was found that they
were generally more congenial and
polite. AS one sister put i t : "rt
was almost like working a territory
Awake!
volume, 1966
that had not been covered pre1967
-Portuguese
-Danish,
Dutch viously.,7
Greek ~ortuguesd 3 Really, why do we share in the
EgzEk field ministry? I t is not simply to
a ; u
Pocket edition, New World Trans.2~-be able to report hours on a service
tion
-English
is it? Our objective is to
+District assembly lapel cards are
now available in English and Spanish talk to people about God. SO, if YOU
at one cent each. Congregations that find that you can accomplish more
have not ordered their snpply will
want t o do so soon. Celluloid holders along these lines a t certain times
c ~ ~ & & ethan
~ ~ a~t sothers, why not adjust your
service schedule to make your work
year.
productive? You will enjoy the
service more if you can. o f course,
not all publishers are able to share
pubs.
Hrs.
B-c Bi.St. Mags.
Sp'l Pios.
779 141.2 52.7 7.7 186.0 in the service in the evening, and
Pios.
9,687 99.3 33.5 5.1 135.7
areas
vat. pies, 20,529 78.4 21.7 2.4 101.7 it is not wise in
pubs.
297,653 10.1 3.4
.6
13.8 make calls after dark. But those
3289648
who can adjust their schedule to
Public Meetings H e l d : 23,312
accommodate it to the circumstancU N I T E D S T A T E S G O A L F O R 1967
es Of the people in their territory
336,029 Publishers
do get better results.-1 Cor. 9: 22.
MEMORIAL REPORT
* So if you are finding that many
Ig6'
T o t a l Memorial
persons a r e not a t home or are
attendance
'leeping when
it may be
N u m b e r of partakers
N u m b e r of public
that you could obtain good results
5,269
meetings
5 ~ 3 4 5 from evening witnessing. Why not:
Attendance a t pub1ic
meetings
362,263 386,560 try it?

isn't i t ? And that should be enough

to let us know that we would not
want to do that ourselves.
4 Have you ever tried to listen
to a talk .when others near .you
were carrylng on a conversation?
It is most difficult. Of course, assemblies provide a fine opportunity to
visit with friends, and we all look
forward to seeing others. But the
time to do i t is between sessions,
isn't it? Frequently those who do
quite a bit of visiting during sessions are observed to be teen-agers,
and usually they are not with their
parents. The solution is obvious.
Do you have children who will be
a t an assembly with you this summer? I t will be a kindness both to
your children and to others present
if you make definite pla.ns to sit
together as a family for each
assembly session.
5 Of course, the matter of paying
attention also Calls for self-discipline on the part of each one of
US. If we allow our eyes to wander,
to read advertising Signs, to watch
passing airplanes, and so forth, we
will not be benefiting from the
program. But if We .keep Our eyes
on the speaker, lt 1s most likely
that we will also hear what he is
saying. And, brothers, a t the assemblies this summer there are important things for all of US to hear.
SO, let's make it our determination
to pay attention.

1 Have

Announcements
Suggested points for discussion at
betings for service: Week o f June 11 :
Scripture comparisons t o show sup ~ r i o r l t y o f the New World Translatzon. (Refer t o page 52 .of "Make

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25:
t o offer the Bible in ways
that will appeal t o people in your
territory. july 2: Discuss w h y public
talk and Watchtower study for week
are beneficial. Urge each one to aid
meone to attend.
congregation may want to
make group arrangements for jervice
on July 4.
O f f e r for July: Life Everlasting or
Tmposszble t o Lze' book and a booklet
or 50c.
+Starting July 2 circuit servants will
give new public talk "Finding Courage
in a World Full of Fear," except
where they have not completed showing "Heritage" film Once t o COngregations.
New publications, available :
Lzfe Everlasttng-zn Freedom o f the
Sons of God (Pocket edition)
-Po~tuguese
"This Good News o f the Kzngdom"
-Arabic, Japanese,
Kikamba, Yoruba
T7-Hw Valuable Is the Bzble?-Ibo
T9-The Sign of Christ's Presence
-1bo
T12-Do You Believe i n Evolution or
the Bible?
-Yoruba
Out of stock in U.S.A.:
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- ~ o r t u ~ u e s eSpanish
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NEWS
During April the gdciety arranged
for 134,000 copies of the spec
"Awake!" of April 2 2 to be sent l o
doctors, dentists, lawyers, engineers.
prOfessOrsl etc'* in l 5 Of
the householder the "Good News" largest cities
in the U.S. Wrappers for
booklet so he can see where we are mailing these were typed up from the
getting the Scripture references Yellow Pages of phone directories.
and then get right back to the
Chile reports subscriptions running 8 0
Bible and d ~ ~ c u s1s John 4 : 12- percent ahead of last year and a 13I n this way the literature is grad- percent increase in publishers during
ually introduced but attention is March, for a total of 4,221.
focused On the
Iceland passes 100-publisher
I n C O ~ C ~ U S a~ O brief
~
review for first
with lo'
will help the householder to appre- lo-percent increase'
ciate what he has learned from the
Puerto Rico reports outstanding acBible by using the subject method tivity in March. New peak of 3,821
of study. The review can be con- publishers-a
13-percent increase. , Meducted by reading
from morial attendance Of 91388'
t

Starting Studies in +he Bible

1 When

starting Bible studies on

the initial call, after our brief introductory remarks we may find it
beneficial t o encourage the householder to get his ~ i b l ~( . ~ this
t
point we may be invited in or we
might make a polite request to step
inside.) Our getting right into the
Bible and focusing attention on the
Bible will help the householder to
appreciate that we are encouraging
Bible study and not just study in
a book or booklet
2 wetcan
rnentidn that, to demonstrate the subject method of study,
we have selected the topic "The
True ~ 0 d . v (~nformation to use
can be found on page 5 of the
"Good
booklet.) The basic
points made are important for all
persons to know. w e could say:
" ~ c t s4 : 24 tells US something about
the true GO^, so let's look that
If the householder needs help in
looking up scriptures, it may be
good to explain that ~ c t is
s a book
of the Bible, what the numbers represent, how to use the listing of
Bible books in t h e front of most
Bibles, etc. If we show the householder how to find scriptures, then
he will be able to do this on his
own even gfter we leave. After discussing the first scripture make the
point that we call ~ o the
d Creator,
etc. "The next text shows that
everyone who wants life must recognize ~ o d ' ssupremacy." Refer the
hooseholder to 1 Corinthians 15 : 28
and encourage him to find i t in his
Bible. At this point we might show
Are You
What you Owe? ( Cont'd)
did one to use a s we discharge our
obligatioi~sto God. People need the
Bible, and they need it in a form
that invites reading. The New
World Translation can fill that
need. But to convince the householders of that, we need to be able
to handle their common objections
and point to specific texts that will
make apparent to them that this
is a fine Bible to have. The service
meetings during June will help you
to be equipped to do that, but when
you get out in the service will you
remember the suggestions that were
given? We believe that you will if
you take a few minutes to prepare
just before going into the field
lrvinn

'

the "Good News" booklet t~ show

that i t agrees with the points al- from last year.
In Vietnam, 6 7 attended the Meready established from the Bible.
A 32-percent increase in pubThis will help to instill appreciation lishers reported
in March, with 29 in
for the need of using a Bible study
aid, such a s the "Good News" book- sewice.
passes''-percent ,goal, with
let. Our asking questions in the 659 reporting
1 ~ 7 4 0 at Mereview that the householder will morial.
be able to answer readily will un- t The response to vacation pioneer lerdoubtedly be a n encouragement to
April was very gratifying. Many
him. The review provides a n ex- "ICe
had
vacation pi'cellent 0pport~nity to show the congregations
some ten, Others twenty and One
practical value of what has been submitted
thirty-five applications a t one
learnedDiscernment helps US to deter- time.
mine whether the New World
Translation or other literature
should be offered on the initial call.
If arrangements are made to continue the study, i t may be good in
cases to wait
a r e t u ~ If most of the publishers will be
visit to offer literature. AS we en- going
out in service directly after
''Watchtower" study, the conduc!Or
deavor to start Bible studies on the
Can take a few minutes in eOncludlng
the initial call and focus attention comments to discuss the field service
on the Bible, Jehovah's blessing will activity for that afternoon. In such
attend our efforts to help sheep- ~ h ~ a: &~ ; ~O ~i i l $ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~
like *ones take in accurate knowl- tural counsel &nd encouragement has
already been given a t the public talk
edge.-John 17: 3.
and the "Watchtower" study,

torial.

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After the m e e t ~ n g is dismissed

As we make our calls it is al- many
of the publishers may want tA
ways wise to take into consideration get into the service right away, and
the circumstances of the household- that 1s fine. If Some want to bring a
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Perhaps they are not a t home; may- have their larger meal later in th
be they are not feeling well, or they
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you do? If they are a t home, ex- directly, to th; territory when they
cessive ringing of the bell usually ~ ~ d , ' e f ~ , d t ~ ~ m $a ~ a~ n ~
will not make them more receptive. a t some convenient locations, if t h a t
But a handbill, slipped under the appear? advisable.
door, may be read later with good d ~ : ~c O~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ a ~
results.
Sunday may want to m a k e one or
E y thus sharing in ~eho$ali's two back-calls On their way
service we are paying what we owe
God. But we will never have that duce excellent results and be very
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a s well, because our greatest happib,?':;

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Theme: Be a Contributor of Spiritual Encouragement. (Heb. 10:25) Song

26.
5 min: Introduction, text, comments.
20 min: "All the More So." Questions and answers. Demonstrate some
points. Points in paragraph four
might be demonstrated by father discussing with family what they will do
during July in order to make certain
adjustments and improvements in
connection with meetings, such a s
preparing for them getting there
ahead of time, eliminkting thi?~gsthat
sometimes cause them to m!ss, getting children to start preparing student talks early, etc.
15 min: Presenting the offer for July.
(4 min.) Chairman mentions choice
of offerin either "Impossible to Lie"
o r "Life Sverlasting" with a booklet
for 50c. Encourages all to be well
prepared not just with sermon but
with trahsition and fine preseniation
of literature. Well to be prepared to
resent either one in event houseolder has the one you first present.
Excellent reception these books have
already enjoyed shows their value.
(8 rnin.) Have capable publisher,
prepared in advance, demonstrate how
he will present one of the books
and then a different publisher car;
dg the same with the other book.
(3 min.) Chairman comments on
good points made, then concludes with
kindly encouragement for all to have
full share in covering territory with
these fine Bible-study aids.
6 min: "1967 Convent~ons." Talk.
Draw audience into discussion on
major points.
2 min: Accounts servant report.
12 min: Concluding comments. Consider "How Did We Do in May?"
a n d local service report. Song 44.

we will want to be especla~iy well

prepared to s t a r t studies in these two
books. After making these points the
chairman can have two well-prepared
demonstrations one for each book
showing in a *simple, practical wa$
how studles might be started.
10 min:
Concluding comments. Include appropMate items from Theocratic News. Might comment on slogan on page four. Song 72.

orners a r e greatly encourages ana

stimulated. to make public declaration.
Then chairman can review (about
6 min.) main points in arti$e, "Heard
a t the Bethel Dinner Table in July 22
"Awake!" Show how ~ e t h e l'family
is built up by arrangements for discussing text, hearing "Yearbook" experiences read a t breakfast and hearmg brothers tell .experiences a t noon
meal. Then chairman (about 9 rnin.)
interviews publishers who have had
experiences with "Impossible to Lie"
FOURTH MEETING I N JULY
and "Life Everlasting" books. These
Theme: Share with the One Teach- can be experiences of almost E
kind. Did you place book in hou
ing. (Gal. 6:6) Song 67.
to-house work? Why did householder
5 mi n : Introduction, text, comments. take i t ? Are you conducting a home
20 min: "Share with the One Teach- Bible study in one of the books? What
ing." Question-and-answer coverage has student especially enjoyed? How
with demonstrations to em~hasiz; have you benefited? Have you placed
some main points. other wfth un- a book in incidental witnessing? How
believing husband could be instruct~ng was this done? Was a study started?
children, helping them to prepare What progress is being made? Have
some comments so they can share you enjoyed your personal study of
in meeting. She also reasons with these books? Why? What chapters
them on importance of commenting. impressed you especially, and why?
Or possibly a capable publisher could Chairman shows how almpst any exbe'talking to one with whom he con- perience we have had with "Imposducts study. Student has just begun sible to Lie" and "Life Everlasting"
attending meetings and needs en- books can be upbuilding to ourselves
couragement regarding the principle and others and will help us a s we
continue to offer them during August.
of sharing a t meetings.
10 min: &uestion .BOX. A talk, but 10 min: Concluding comments. Sc
114.
drawing audience Into discussion on
main points.
( Cont'd)
15 min: "How to Make Your Vaca- "All the More So"
tion More Satisfying." Discussion on gether, not just the scenery they
fine suggestions in July 8 "Awake!" ' saw . or recreation in which tl
Family group can be shown discussing
material with appreciation, planning engaged. Or, is July your assembly
to apply these suggestions during month? Theh attendance' will still
their coming vacation.
be a key word for you a s you enjoy
10 ,min : Concluding comments. Include each session with your brothers,
applicable announcements. Song 1.
FIRST MEETING I N AUGUST

What of those who remain a t home?

With fewer there to contribute
the meetings, these will by all
means want to attend.
6But our worship includes more
than attenaing meetings. Yes, the
meetings help us to serve Jehovah
better, and so what we learn there
we will want to use in the field.
Jesus said, "What I tell you in the
darkness, say in the light; and
what you hear whispered, prea
from the housetops." (Matt. 10 :2 6.)
Thus during July we will be offering the 'Impossible t o Lie' or L
Everlasting book, whichever you
decide, with a booklet, for 50c. Ap:
preciating what excellent instruments t-hey are in teaching new
ones the truth, we will not hesitate
to recommend them whenever we
can, but especially from door to
door.
7 What a blessing to have a congregation to be associated with and
to support! What a blessing to attend each meeting, giving of ourselves and also regularly carrying
away life-sustaining spiritual .food
and encouragement! Let us 'hold
to the custom of not neglecting
God's house' during July, and "dt

Theme: Keep Useful Habits by Good

Associations. (1 Cor. 15:33) Song 6.
5 m in: Introduction, text, comments.
Theme: Be a Teacher in All Your
Ministerial Activity. (Rom. 12:&) Song 15 min: Talk (about 8 min.) on theme
-for month. See August 1, 1967,
45.
"Watchtower." Then speaker asks if
5 min : Introduction, text, comments. any have questions and calls brother
18 min: "He That Presides." Ques- who raises hand to platform. Father
tions and answers. Might demonstrate says son argues "dating" one not In
thoughts in paragraphs five and pix truth can't be so bad. (Might use
by chairman interviewing "Watch- other objections appropriate for your
tower" study servant concerning les- locality or congregation.) Chairman
son for next Sunday. He can comment reasons With him in kindly way, drivon what major points in lesson are ing home in Scriptural and logical
and how he intends to focus minds of manner the main points of his talk.
audience on these in his introduction Brother appreciates thoughts. Agrees
that son has allowed himself to get
and durisg the lesson.
a little unbalanced In his ressoning.
10 min: Branch letter. Talk. Bring Will
this fine material in coun- '
audience into discussion on outstand- selinguse
him.
ing points.
12
min:
"Presenting
the Good News17 min: Starting studies during July.
for Isolated Ones Talk posW e know that the books we will be Caring
sehvant.
sibly
by
magazine-territory
placing .during July are two of the Apply to local congregation. If
workfinest Bible-study aids available. This ing in well-covered home territory
being true, we will by all meads want might encourage publishers to con:
to keep the .starting of home Bible centrate on working i t thoroughly
studies in mind and make this our
goal each time we make the offer. seeking to cultivate all interest found:
Chairman can highlight these thoughts 18 min: Experiences Build Up. Chairand then single out major points in man discusses (about 3 mm.) how
article "Presenting the Good N7,wsrelating good experiences can build
At N ~ WHome Bible Studies
on up others. Doing this caused great
'page four of the January 1967 " ~ i n g - joy among early Christians. (Acts
dom Ministry." Article should not be 15:3) We should never minimize our
rehashed, but ideas concerning using experiences in Jehovah's service feelown good judgment in what publicad ing they were not exceptional. '1f all
tion to use and where to start can felt that way we would certainly
be emghasized. However, inasmuch as miss many find benefits wouldn't we?
~
"Impossible to By our recalling and recounting h o 6
we are ~ f f e r i neither
Lie" o r .
ver
:ing" this month, Jehovah has blessed u s in the ministry vah draws near.
THIRD MEETING IN JULY

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wllac a responbrve
Outgoing group!" Have you ever
said that after visiting another congregation? Possibly, and maybe
othe+s have said it about yours

why
a t least
the lesson
The thoughts wi
beforenot
going
to theread
meeting?
Then
in our own minds and
will
you
will
undoubtedly
be
able
to
tain them longc
offer a t least some brief comments
ti HOW do otuers benefit when a s you follow along. Don't be r e
luctant ; remember, Jehova'h's spirit
will be there a t the meeting to help.
7 How will a11 this help in the
field ministry? Speaking a t the
meetings will help us to be more
poised in the field service. Also, if
we appreciate the Bible principle
of sharing, then we will impart that
same spirit to the ones with whom
we have home Bible studies.
8 Participating freely, then, is a
Bible requirement. But i t also provides many ' blessings. We don't
want to be the kind who only take
a t meetings. We will also want to
give. So, especially during July, :
we build increased appreciation fc
God's house, let us cultivate tl
spirit of sharing.

'He That Predder"

one man, usually, presides. I n our

congregations, many have that opoaer for ~ u l y ,~ u g u s tportunity The servants and others
er: "Things i c Which It having *ajar assignments on the
for God t o Lze" or Life
n Freedom o f the Sons Service meeting, all, periodically,
a booklet, for 50c.
preside.
+Suggested discussions for meetings
3 What a blessing for the confor service : July 9 : Consider appro-

omcements

priate talking points for the 'Impossible to .Lie' book. Discuss a

general descnptaon of book first and
then some specific points in it. July 16:
Do same as above for Life Everlasting
pookm
23:
0! start1%
Bible s t u d y
'lmpossrble to
Lee' book.. possibly on the first call.
July 30: Dlscuss Importance o f gettlng
those w i t h whom w e conduct studies
t o prepare in advance and see the
need t o share or particjpate freely.
August 6 : ~ o l l o wsuggestions. for July
23, only usmg Life Everlastzng book.

1967 convention^
Several of this year's "Disciplemaking" District Assemblies are
now history. Surely those who have
attended will say, "My cup fp well
filled.w-ps.
23 : 5.
2 B y f a r the greater number of
the assemblies are left If you have
not yet attended,
not select a
city near where you live and con1

and other sessions. A

choice. Be on hand to share in

.out o f stock in u.s.A.:
Take Courage-God's Kingdom 1s-at the blessings being enjoyed at the
Hand!
assemblies by Jehovah's neople this
Deluxe Studies in the Scmptures
vol. 4

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summer.

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gregation to have this variety in

teachers ! .We benefit immensely, in
different ways, from each one. But
what a responsibility they shoulder !
To quite some extent, the spiritual
health of the congregation depends
upon them.
IS it
bear such a
and
find
Serious
happiness in doing so? Certainly!
Remember, Paul also said, "If any
man is reaching out for a n office of
overseer, he is desirous of a fine
work." Jehovah would never have
instituted this arrangement if ha]
in it were
Thhappiness Comes'
Only
when it is done in
-~~~~~~~
preparation is necesSary
One who presides. Why?
some in the audience are new
and expect clarification of points
they do not understand.
Some
long in the truth occasionally have

time to study everything as thoroughly as we

like to?
Before the meeting the one presiding inight ask himself, Can
isolate the few really major poinl
in the lesson and state them in
that many brief sentences? *t the
end Of the lesson he might ask
if he
did highlight these major points and if he
believes the brothers understood
them and
remember them. yes,
one who presides should study SO
he Can explain and simplify wh
necessary. I n harmony with
(Continued on ~ a r r eh. cot. 1)

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THE

GOOD NE.WS

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I

' 4 ' W a v e ' of violent persecution ag

e Witnesses sweeping Egypt Fifteen ,s"#
who met for Memorial were arrested, :-$6
jailed and brutally beaten. Arrests have
continued, with threats of imprisonment. ""$
Many congregations did especially @<
well during the subscription campaign. _:.
One Florida congregation of 7 9 pub- ;
lishers obtained 3 4 8 subscriptions. A X
Delaware congregation of 4 7 publishers +&
and 2 pioneers obtained 2 2 4 subscriptions.
g22
Indonesia had a new peak of 1,591 A'
publishers in April, for a 29-percent
increase.
-_
Sierra Leone reports the ;ompletion
of a fine new branch and missionary 2 %
home in Freetown. April's report showed
a new peak of 5 7 3 publishers.
Africa reports many fine increases.
Kenya: 351 publishers in April, for a
36-percent increase. Malawi: 18,144
publishers, for a 20-percent increase,

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Caring for Isolated Ones

lets, for $1.50. Of course, those +
-Will you be one having the
are very much interested in
can be
privilege this summer of witnessing Our
other
to those in isolated territory? Those publications- We can point out that
publishers who show a lovihg con- we get around in their
Once a year, and perhaps they
i?S
cern for the people living in such
like to have more than just
territory and who plan ahead so
to One
a s to have a share in this enjoy- a
the magaable work always find it very re- zincs.
?$
warding. Inasmuch a s you might
publishers arrange
Out
not return to see them for possibly Wend One
each +
in such
staying in
a full year, what literature should
a
be offered to them?
Or rooming house, enjoying
:4
a
Saturday and
in the
2 I n this type of
territory we Service'
weekend gives
should be using the Watchtower or them a taste aOffine
the Joys Of this
Awake! subscription so that they
will have something coming to the work. "Iways look forward
the
home regularly during the year
Perhaps a year's subscriptioll f o i interesting reports and experfences while adjoining Mozambique reported
one of the magazines and a bound that a r e sent in a t the close of each 1,573 publishers, a 37-percent increase.
book, such a s 'Impossible to Lie,' summer from those who had a part Kinshasa, Congo: 6,203 publishers, a
oould be offered, with four book- in caring for isolated ones.
30-percent increase. Senegal: 120 publishers in April, for a 36-percent increase.
(Cont'd) that position, continue applying Nigeria: 46,085 publishers, a 16-percent
'He That Presides"
,heme for July, this will be a good yourself to the assignment. Jehovah, increase over last year's average. In
month for those who preside to by means of his spirit, will make Zambia 120,139 attended the Memorial,
consider how they can make im- Up for any lack that you feel. This which is 1 for every 2 9 persons in the
7rovement.-Rom. 2 : 21; Neh. 8 : 8. was what occurred in Moses' case, country; 33,811 publishers in April.
7There is another way in which and look how he was blessed.
L good teacher helps a congrega- -1
Pet. 4:10, 11.
zion. This is by the example he lo Yes, he that presiues has much
sets a s a student. We all need a to do. But what a privilege to be
good example to follow, and one used by Jehovah, the great Teacher, on the religious page of newspapew
along with those of Babylon the
who has a deep love for the truth in this way today!
Great?
and is a student because of this
We should take advantage of all
certainly is a fine influence on
MAY SERVICE REPORT
appropriate opportunities to advertise
others. The knowledge and under- &$q'=s
Av.
Av.
Av.
Av.
the Kingdom. Such listings usually
communityfreehave
as abeen
service.
helpful
to the
in
standing of Jehovah's ways that he .-A%:Pub. tin. 6.c 6l.st. Mags. provided
783 145.2 54.9 7.8 139.8 breaking dbwn prejudice and in letting
has acquired demonstrate to others S P ' ~Pies.
9,600
99.5
33.5
5.2
103.1
interested
persons
know
how
to
find
that it can be done, and it will stim- P[OSPios. 3,942 83.4 23.6 2.7 86.0 us. Paid advertising is not recornulate in them the desire to make Vac.
pubs.
302,964
9.8 3.7
.6 11.8 mended however. If this is simply
the truth their own.
T O T A L 317,289
a provi$ing of information concerning
addresses,
of be
meets But
these
On
Public Meetings Held: 20,575
ings very times
likely and
theredays
.would
no
presiding apply to the rest of the
Objebtion to our being included.
GOAL
FOR
1967
However sometimes more is incongregation? Well, don't we all
336,029 Publishers
Valved s o h e newspapers will include
have the opportunity to apply these
statedents to the effect that all those
principles in our witnessing activHOW DID WE DO IN MAY?
listed are joined together in a PurP.ose
ity? Of course, and especially in Outstandingly well1 Rave some got- that we know is contrary to Bible
principles.
We Could not be included
paul
also
ten
the
impression
ihat
less
interest
our Bible
work.
is being found and less zeal is being in this On the other hand these
pointed out that this applied to the shown by our brothers? ~f SO they statem&ts may be of such a' nature
head of the house, when he said will have to .change thei'r viewl'pfter pression.
that >hey do not give a wrong imThe symbol of a cross or
that a n overseer
be ua man campaign
J U S ~c?mpleting
ever,-we
the can
bestnow
subscr~ption
compare picture of a church or some similar
presiding over his household in a May 1967 to May 1966. A total of thing a t . the tog of the page may not
fine manner." ( 1 Tim. 3:4) Even 317,289 publishers reported; 8,938 m o ~ enecessarily rule out our uslng this
those giving student talks in the than
hours last
back-calls
Year. They
and Bible
did better
studies
in Page
w h o is to decide if the arrangerheocratic Ministry School will They' placed 231 976 bound books' ment is a good one? The congregation
want to apply these principles to which was 6,899 more than May 1966: servant If he 1s in doubt he can
and averaged 11.8 magazines a s com- discuss'this with other mature ones
their assignments.
pared to 11.0 last year.. While we are and with the circuit Servant when
Some might feel that they do not overly concerned with figures we he visits If the brothers locally keep
not have the ability to meet this are interested in what these 'can alert to' these .possibilities advantageous adveftlslng can be 'arranged
h g h standard, None should feel this reveal
dicates or
cause
indicate.
for rejoicing
May's and
report
reason
in- and that whlch 1s ob~ectlonableCan
Way. If you have been appointed to for optimistically pushing ahead.
,
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This morning, which is July 13, 22 -%

:: :the New Pork Times, second section
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-pi
eadline, said: "A National Histox-;
+
:Landmark I s Due for a Facelift.
Jnderneath that heading was a
Good associations, we know, are
picture of property the Society had beneficial for us, but what about
urchased some years ago. Right the other people? Who? Persons
,elow it there was a picture of the who in some way s h ~ wthey are
model building that will replace the interested in salvation. " 'Everyone
present structure with the caption: who calls on the name of Jehovah
"A model of the same corner sho,w- will be saved.' However, how will
ing proposed change. The modern they call on him in whom they
structure is- a plan for the Watch have not put faith? How, in turn,
Tower Society dormitory and class- will they put faith fn him of whom
room building, which was not op- they have not heard? How, in 'turn,
posed." Then came another three- will they hear without someone to
-slumn headline : "Old Brooklyn preach?"-Rom. I0 :13, 14.
[eights I s Takingra Forward Step."
2 That the interested people must
Of course, all of the members of have association with those who
the Bethel family were delighted have the truth is best illustrated
with this news that the "Guardians by the example of Jesus himself.
of a Gentle Past Accept Modern Dor- I n his ministry Jesus sought out
mitory After S c a l i n g I t D o m " 1 had others and associated with them
the privilege of reading the whole for a purpose. He talked to all
story from t& Times to the Bethel kinds of people and found some
family. By means of our closed with the right heart condition..
-ircuit television the family waq When young children were brought
ble to see the pictures in the news- to him, he said: "Let the young
paper too. Of course, I had shown children alone, h d stop hindering
the family the model and design them from coming to me, for the
some weeks earlier, but what a kingdom of the heavens belongs to
joyful morning this was for us be- suchlike ones." (Matt. 19: 14) It
cause now the Landmarks Preserva- was his desire that teachable ones
tion Commission had granted ap- .become followers of him in serving
proval for the design developed by
our architects Mr Franken and M~ of dissent yesterday a t a public
seiden! just9 day before,
hearing on a plan to construct a
even o,clock in the morning on modern $1-million dormitory and
Wednesday, ~~l~ 12 we appeared ~laSSr00m building-a
terraced
Preservation structure with overhanging gardens
before the
Commission. Mr. Pranzen, the de- .and a slender Stair tower. . . . What
signer, presented to the Commission t h e guardians of the Heights want
hie model of the new building and is to Save the best of the old and
,sbmedhow it would a t in well with add to it the best of what is new,
*=sent &der structures on the the hearing was told. The Watch
Heights. The New Pork Times re- Tower Bible .and Tract Society
ported it this way : "should. ~
~ = ~. went~ before
k the- city's Landlyn Heights, recently recogni d bg "arks preservation Commission,
Nawhich
called
the
hearing a t City
the +Federal Government a s
ti&jal Historic Landmark, remain Hal1. Nathan H- Knorr, the Watch
President was seeking a
and classical in its outward 'certificate
of appropriateness' to
pect? Or
it
allow the society to put the new
modernity to grow alongside the brick building up on a one-half~ i 1mQ t h - c e n F r ~townhouses that block site on the southeast cornel+e many of its narrow streets? of the intersection."
here was not even a murmm
mediatel~after the hearf ng'thc
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Jehovah. Some were willing and

others were not. The young man
mentioned-in the same chapter p r e
ferred his riches to becoming f
follower of J e s w and went awal
from association with Jesus. But
the apostles continued in 'association with Jesus and formed usefal
habits by doing so. ~ e c h s of
e their
continual association with Jesus
they were built up spiritually.
3 However, Jesus did not continue
to associate with those who did not
have the right heart attitude, a s is
well illustrated in Matthew chapter
13. Jesus spoke to great crowds by
illustrations, but, a s verse 36 shows,
he dismissed the ones who had a
wrong motive and taught the
meaning of his illustrations to his
disciples. Such association had a
marked effect on the apostles for
their good. This was recognized
later by the rulers: "Now when
they beheld the outspokenness of
Peter and John, and perceived that
they were men unlettered and ordinary, they got to wondering. And
they began to recognize about them
(Cmtinued on page

4, col. 1)

Copmission met to further discuss

the matter and on that Very afternoon a letter was sent to the president of the Society by the Commixsion granting permission to demolish
the 117-ll!3 Columbia Heights Struc
ture and to construct a new residence building.
We are thankful to Jehovah God
for making these provisions for
expanding the work of the Society
here in Brooklyn.
I n the meantime all of us will
keep our good associations with r
brothers in the field, prehching e
good news of God's kingdom.
M ~ J Jou prosper in Jehovah'
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4ab'"s by good '--soc~afion.s.

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SECOND M E E T l NG IN AUGUST

Giving in service ~~i~~~

Happiness. (
~ 20~35)
~ Song
t
112.
~
5 mi n : Introduction, Publisher asks
servant for help with questlon on
lay's text Servant happy to give i t
and discuskes text and comment. PubLisher expresses appreciation.
8 min: Branch letter. Questions and
nswers.
15 min: Question Box. Give talk on
material. Then ask audience for expressions on how they have benefited
b y volunteering a t conventions and
circuit assemblies.
20 min: Presenting the Good News.
min.) Questions and answers.
(6 min.) Demonstrations of how to
present invitations in a friendly
manner: (1) When person does not
want to open door. (2) In magazine
work a t door. (3) When talking to
householder a t door in regular sermon
work.
(5 min ) Chairman explains there
situations !hat &ford ppare
portunlties for leaving something.
Demonstrate use of tract in incidental
witnessing at lunch hour.
(1 min
Chairman displays travtS
and handbills available and explalns
how to get them.
Report Of accounts servant'
10 min: Concluding remarks. Include
appropriate announcements. Song 46.
Theme:

some activity in August? If some out 10 min: Concluding comments. Encourof .town,
otherstoinsend
family
write
andmaybe
encourage
in can
re- age turning in reports. Song 108.
ports.
F I F T H MEETING I N AUGUST
"Put Them in
Two
Arrange program locally (Material
pub!ishers
Over
plans
see va- based on district assemblies will .be

~ ~ ~ $ n ~ ~ a , " $ ~ r ~ e s ~ h " w y a y ~ ~ ~ " oi;t~i;d;d$;

" g e ~ ~ k f ,";np;;~P,"~r
terested ones to give .home addresses.
(Overseer may substitute other subject if this is inapplicable in local
territory.)
15 ,in.
"Walking in the Truth "
Mother' while dusting happens to find
letter. father and mother who already
know'about Gilead invit'ation, rejoice
over contents.
10 win:
Concluding comments. Let
congregation know how many have
reported thus f a r in August. Song 56.

for Labor Day

~$~f~;'f:e~;~e

FIRST MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

Theme. Preserving Our Possession

of ~ h r i s i i a nPeace. (Isa. 32:18) Song
98.
5 min: Introduction, text, comments.
12 minm Talk on theme for month of
Septe&ber based on "Watchtower+"
of ~~~~~t15, 1966, and Septembc1967.
10 min:
We Cultivating the Seed
of Peace Through Blble Studies? ReFOURTH MEETING IN AUGUST
fer
to
number
of books placed last
~
h ~~t ~h~~
~
H~~~
~
~~~d
~ A : ~ two
~ months
~
- June "Kingdom Ministry"
ciations' Song 84'
recommended starting studies in Bible.
5 min: Introduction. Child asks fa- Compare June Bible study activity
ther or mother what text means. with present. September should provide renewed opportunities' still ofInclude printed comments.
Them Have Good Asso- fering books. People returhing f ~ o m
15 min:
ciations." Questions and answers.
~ ~ ~ m ~ s ~ $ ~ a t ~ ~ $ ~ i e S h $
10 min: Findin5 Your Future ASSO- September.
ciates. A consideration of how to 23 min: Are Our Bible Studies Prokeep track of interest that is found. ducing Associates?
Explain way to use House-to-House
(3 min.) ~ i b lstudy
~
servant anRecord even for magazine place- alyzes study activity. H~~ many
merits, 'and when and how to follow studies conducted foy over a year?
IIRDMEETINGINAUGUST
through.
How many for over slx months? How
Pheme: Living a s God's Ministers. 20 min: Letting Them Associate. Bible many of these people have begun to
study
servant
and
a
married
couple
associate with congregation?
hil. 1:27) Song 83.
talk about making back-calls. Couple
(18 min.) Demonstration. What a r e
10 min: Introduction text, cmnments. say they have problems knowing what some good ways to direct them to
to do or say, how to discern needs.for the organization.? Use actual local
Items of Theocratic kews.
10 min: "Keep in the Habit." Ques- each case. They prepare for subject examples if possible, otherwise select
to consider but person raises other appropriate ones from "Watchtower"
tions and answers.
lo
How Are pie Doing? Over- points. How to cope with it. Use of October 15, 1962, pp. 625-632.
(2 min.) Chairman encourages everyseer or ,assistant
congrega- "Make Sure" and "Sermon Outlines."
actlvitles so far this
year. Good to let people tell what is on their one to bring new ones to meetipgs,
there been progress? compare
minds. Then deal with their needs. acquainting them with the OrganlZa,th country report also previous Conversation valuable in any associa- tion of peace.
ar. Will this be best year of service tions. Also consider how to increase 10 min: Concluding comments. Song
to date? Will all publishers report back-call activity.
80.

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Keep in the Habit

.
as wen a good year of
sei - - - , and we are encouraged
it- If the
Of August can.show
a s strong a number of publishers
as we had in previous months, it
a good
to the
lnual
report for this
Last
dLar
we had about
fewer
in the
reported
So
what in
August than in
we do
assure a good August
report? Since August is a vacation
month for
it has been noted
in the past that Some have
to turn in their reports. This means
that they have become
publishers. If we keep in the good
habit of making Out Our
and turning them over
the
gregation in August, i t will help to
maintain the high record
activity
W P ~ R V P h ~ r l di~rinz t h
service
5007000

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Put Them in Touch

Of Course, one cannot turn in a

report unless he has kept in the
habit of being in the service. Even
though August may be a time for
Vacation and traveling, Or in Some
places harvesttime for brothers who
are working .on .farms or in other
seasonal occupations, there is hardly a place one can think of where
there would not be some contacts
with other people that would present opportunities for some conversation about spiritual things.
Let's not look lightly upon incidental witnessing. ~~~h good has
been accomplished by it and it is
very worth while to report it.
If we all cooperate, August
should have a very fine. report.
Parents can arrange activities for
their families. In some congreganS, group witnessing Can be or( Continued on page
2

4,

col. 3 )

Toward the end of August people

who have gone to summer resorts,
countryhomes or cottages a t the
beach begin to close up their homes
in preparation for returning to the
city. Have you in your witnessing
during the summer encountered interested persons who will be going
to their permanent residences in
September? ~f so, it would be
to call back on these indi.
viduals once more before they
leave for their permanent homee
and see if you Can find out where
they live. 1f you are able to gel
names and addresses of interested
persons, we will be pleased to re
ceive them a t Brooklyn and send
them on to the congregation re.
sponsible for the territory in which
the
is to be found. I n thir
way the good seed you have planted
can be watered and, with Jehovah'i
blessing, there will be increase.

'Walking in the
lThere is no greater cause for
thankfulness to parents than to
know that their children are "walking in the truth." ( 3 John 4) But
with all the distractions that Satan
uses a t this time, you who are
parents need to put up a hard and
consistent fight to protect your
children, a s you know. What factors
help toward success? Well, if a
pioneer sister were to write to her
fleshly brother, perhaps her remarks would point out some of
those factors in this way:
"Dear Tom, GOOD NEWS ! I
have my invitation to Gilead! I
will attend the next class. As long
I can remember I've looked forward to Gilead and a missionary
assignment, and now my hope is
to be a reality. I'm glad Dad and
Mom always encouraged us to get
into the full-time service.
3 "You and I have much to be
grateful for. Dad and Mom were
dedicated to Jehovah before we
were born, but they never took
for granted that we were 'in the
truth.' Every day they helped us
to grow in appreciation by teaching
and by example. Remember when
we were small-Dad
used to sit
us down on either side of him and
read the Bible to us, explaining the
scriptures a s he went along? When
we got old enough to take our
turn a t reading, those questions
they used to ask us about the
material we read really taught us
to think and reason. Too, I've
always appreciated how Dad used
to pray with us a t bedtime, for
this taught us to rely on Jehovah.
3 . have both worked. hard a t
teaching to make us 'dlsclples.'
4 "And what about meetings? The
only ones we ever missed were
when we were too sick. There were
many times that Dad could have

e
In
count

MI

th'

made extra money by doing overtime work, but he never would

if it meant missing meetings. We
may not have had everything others
did, but we prospered spiritually.
I thought about that especially
when I attended our recent circuit
assembly. What an excellent program ! The Saturday-night meeting
should strengthen many families
and keep the children 'walking in
the truth.'-2
John 4.
5 ccIn my assignment there is a
fine family that I have grown to
love very much. Each evening a t
mealtime they discuss the text together and, although we are only
about to begin studying the 'Ma7ce
Sure' book in the school, they are
already discussing it together. For
each night one member is assigned
a subheading or two, and he must
discuss it, telling how the scriptures
used apply. You surely get more
than just a fine meal when you are
with them.
6 "Something else I admire about
them is that they do things together
as a family. The parents make sure
that the children are regular in
service, helping them to prepare
magazine presentations and , sermons. When it's time for recreation,
it's just like it was a t home, family
fun. They go on hikes, to museums,
or just stay home and play or work
together on family projects. The
way they show love to one another
and others makes you feel confident
that they will walk in the truth
in the future, come what may.
hope your next letter tells
me you have been called to Bethel.
1Ve would both rejoice over that,
and Dad and Mom would be happy
too. Much love, Your sister."
8Does that letter give you ideas
that you can use? We thought it
might.

edtion &ox

How should we view volunteering

for service a t assemblies?
As a wonderful privilege and blessing, brothers! The Bible principle that
"there is more happiness in giving
than there is in receiving" is something you will experience firsthand
in giving of yourself to the work that
must be done a t each assembly. A
fine example of this willing spirit was
the tribe of Zebulun, who were noted
for their wholehearted support when
there was opportunity t o - volunteer
to help in Jehovah's service. (Acts
20:35; 1 Chron. 12:33) Because of this
they were a happy .people and were
blessed by Jehoyah.
How we rejoice to see our assemblies grow in number and size each
year! But with this growth comes a
real need for more willing volunteers
to accomplish all the work necessary
in the different assembly departments.
Do you feel this need? Reports indicate that it has become increasingly
necessary for some of our brothers
who have volunteered to work every
day throughout the a;sembly missing
much of the assembly prog>am due
to the lack of help in some departments. Yet this would not be the
case if more volunteered. all would be
able to benefit more f&ly from the
program. So there is a real need for
your help a t the next assembly-will
you volunteer?
Who can volunteer for service?
There is work for everyone! Young
brothers and sisters are in an excellent
position to give of themselves wholeheartedly. The strength and vigor of
our young ones can accomplish much
in the cleaning, cafeteria and refreshment departments a t our assemblies. Parents, do you have children
old enough to enjoy a part in the work
to be done? Why not have your
children working with you side by
side? Explain to the one in charge. of
volunteer service that you would like
to work together. Train the children
while young to offer themselves willingly to Jehovah's service and experience the joy that results! Some
parents who have children too young
to work with them have arranged to
take turns in caring for the children
and serving in an assembly department- this too can be arranged by
simp& exilainLg your situation a t
the time you vplunteer. And how encouraging it IS to see our older
brothers volunteering their service in
caring for the contribution boxes!
They may not be able to help with
the more strenuous work due to thew
advanced age yet they see the value
of volunteerigg and doing what they
can This is a wonderful attitude to
I ha;e !
So plan ahead to volunteer your ser:onside
f It would be food t
' vice a t the next assembly whether
9ventory and i you are overstoc-.-.l a district assembly or a circht assemm any $articular booklets. ur e the bly. Then take appropriate work
publishers to u ~ those
e
as @ts fo new clothes with you to the assembly.
Each one should give careful considerAwake! subscnbers.
The audit of congregation accounts
is due to be made on September

Announcements

each congregation an actual

of literature should be taken
early in September We are sendlng
out two literature' inventory forms
with the monthly statement. We would
ap reciate your filling them out and
re&rninp the original to us no later
than September 5. You may keep the
duplicate in your file.
+For the next service year a supply
of congregation monthly report cards
and magazine distributors' order blanks
are being sent to you.
+The literature offer for October will
be a ear's subscription for Awake!
with dree booY;lets, for $1.. The ~ c t d :
ber 8 Awake! will be a special issue 0
;
"Digging Up Bible History-How
issue will
Affects
you.,,
The
October
feature "Youth and Drug Addiction"
and will have some articles on other
subjects as well. Please o ~ d e ryour
extra (
*ing August,
~ossible.

publications available :

of stock i n U.S.A.:
tapes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 of set of 7

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J T H E GOOD NEWS
Leave Something with Everyone
1 I t has a good effect on others
when one is friendly and generous.
Oftentimes people, refuse the literature offer, but we can very generously offer a handbill or a tract.
I t makes you feel good as a publisher; there is happiness in giving.
You feel you have accomplished
more if you can leave something
a t each door. Using handbills and
tracts can have a good effect on
our territory.
2 I n California a publisher put a
handbill under the door when no
one was found a t home and continued witnessing down the street.
A little while later 9 man came
running down the street, looking
for the publisher. When he reached
the publisher, he explained that he
had not been a t home but that he
always liked to get the magazines
when they were brought to the
door. Right on the spot the publisher was able to obtain two
subscriptions.
3 A circuit servant's wife in the
Netherlands rang a doorbell on
magazine day. A little girl of about
ten years of age opened the door.
Her parents were not home but,
on request, -her older brother came
to the door. He refused the offer of
two magazines. The publisher then
kindly offered- him a handbill for
tkie talk to be given that week and
encouraged him to read the print
on the back.-After that she walked
away from the door. When she
had worked a .few more homes,
that same young man came running
out of his house and asked her if
she had that new Bible that was

+lishers
Israel reathes new peak of 124 pubin May, for a 25-percent increase.

Thirteen were baptized during the month.

(Branch reports no damage or injury inbrothers or their homes during
announced on the back of the hand- volving
I
bill. Later that morning she brought emergency period.)
Four-month "Watchtower" campaign in
_him the Bible and he gave her
enough money not only to cover New Zealand ends with 46 percent more
obtained than during fast
the cost of the New World Trans- subscriptions
latiom but alno to pay for the two year's campaign.
In Puerto Rico 63 vacation pioneers
magazines
it he a t first did )t
placed an average of
- books each in
accept.,
4 If yc
ruagaalne terntory nas May. New aeak af Bib1 tudies reported
been wc ed often, you may find there.
that good results will occur if you, + A new all-tin peak of 1,048 pubreached
El Salvadorr this is
for a change, begin your presenta- alishen
9-percent increase over last year's
tion by extending a friendly invi- average.
tation to hear a public talk, and

...

then offer the magazines. I n apahtment houses our offering this printed invitation sometimes helps to
get people to open their doors.
5 But suppose your congregation
does not have a public talk every
week. Then it would be a good
thing for the congregation to have
a stock of Style No. 3 handbills,
which can be used a t any time to
extend an invitation fo attend
your congregation meetings. And i t
is good to carry them, in the event
you run out of the current handbill
while in the ' service.
6 Especially in the summertime
we often find no one a t home. I t
costs us something to go to these
places, especially so in the case of
outlying territories, so i t is practical always to leave something
under the door.
4 A good practice is always to
carry a few tracts to use when an
appropriate occasion presents itself
or if you run out of handbills. And
both are fine instruments to have
with you for your' incidental witnessing. There is indeed happiness
in giving something to everyone.
Good Associations
(Cont'd) or in incidental witnessing that
that they used to be with Jesus." some are willing to listen to the
(Acts 4: 13) The apostles, too, truth even though they may not
made a point of associating with take literature? Do you bave writothers with a view to swring theJ ten notations of these persons on
good news with them.-1 Cor. ,9 : your House-to-House Record or in
19-23.
a notebook? Do you let those with
4 Now in these modern days it is a spark of interest have the benefit
o.ur privilege to follow a similar of good association with you
pattern. Throughout our territory through your calling back on them
there are many people. We circu- to tell them more af the good news?
late among them with a purpose. How many back-calls have you
I t is the day for salvation. The made in the last month?
6If these willing listeners are
good news must be heard by them.
If we isolate ourselves from them, ever to get a firm spiritual foundahow will they hear?
tion and become disciples, someone
Have 'you noted in your con- who -has the truth will have $0
-versations with people a t the doors . m c
time with them. Paul said
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JUNE SERVICE REPORT

Av.
Av.
Av - Av.
HIS.
B-c BI.$.
MY~~S.
1 135.6 50.5 7.4 123.6
PIOS
s ..,6 9 3 2 31 2 5 0 9 5 8
~ a c . ' ~ i o s .6:148
8011 1713 118 74:7
Pubs.
294 507
9.6 3.4
.6 11.1
T O T A L 311:172
Public Meetings Held: 19,581
UNITED STATES GOAL FOR 1967
336,029 Publishers

Sp'l Pios.

HOW DID WE DO IN li#?more

This June there were
publishers than we had last year, an
lncrease of 3 4 percent and at the
same time congregation Gublishers had
higher averages for hours magazines
and back-calls ~dditionafiy we saw
2 025 more vacation pioneers'reporting
than last June and almost equaled the
peak of regular pioneers. During June
1 630 were reported immersed and the
aksemblies now under way bill produce even more new ministers. All of
this is very encouraging and we are
thankful to Jehovah #or his rieh
blessings in our ministry.

4,

( Cont'd )
Keep in the Habit
ganized for the rural or scattered
territories, either through the p a r
ents or through the servants in
the congregation. Lunches can b~
packed and plans made, thus there
can be some very leasa ant assol
tion in the servfce-and, taking k n
terial food together in the country
side. Each one in the family can
be a good influence on the others
for keeping good habits, having some part in the Kingdom service
each month and making certain t c
send in his report to the congregation. We hope this will be the best
August w e have ever Bad in tUnited States.
he made himself a slave to all
that he might gain the most persons. How many of them are you
letting have good association with
you for the sake of the good news
by making back-calls ?-Matt.
19, 20.

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-At t h e time t h i s Kingdom

Xinistrg is going to press, the
"Discipl&making" District Assem-, lDoes it seem possible to you
shown that expan* Jehohh
blies are still in operation, but so that another entire service year has
when the congregation
f a r a t the 38 assemblies held there passed and a new service year has SiOn
were 326,457 attending the public already started? We have kept
is strong and peaceful inter$$: meeting. What a report, and seven busy and can be thankful that nally- (Jas- 3: 18)During the 'Om$ more, assemblies to hear from! I t Jehovah, on his part, has preserved ing year let us emphasize the
@ warms our hearts, too, to see that the possession of peace for his people Strengthening Of the intwnaz Organias we reach Out
new Ones.
,=your discipling work has been going in a most unsettled, explosive w ~ r l d .
During the past service year
- on so well, because 4,758 have been This peace with Jehovah we must
many were helped to regain a good
immersed a t the assemblies reported. work to increase.
God. There
We are spre that all who have had
2 The best sugcess in the coming standing with
the privilege of attending one of service year wil.1 be achieved by are yet some who have lost this
these assemblies feel the importance analyzing .what we have done and
peace to a greater Or
of "disciple-making" work. There .then planning and arranging to lesser degree, and they need help to
%re no less than 250,000 people make improvements.
regain it. The servants can make
studying with us every week, and
3 Servants
all of you should a
workable plan for
we should-be making disciples out "know posit~velythe appe&ance of visiting these- In some congregations
of these as the montbs go on. With your flock.m (Prov, 27 : 23) Certain they have devoted a certain evening
this convention so fresh in our minds features of service activity may need each week
this imp0rtant service.
is not enough;
pE o ~ g h tto .keep this big idea of strengthening. Preparing and apply- Of course, One
~T'diBciple-making"foremost. The fogr ing a definite plan for improving keep calling to establish closeness
extra pages in this Kingdom Hi?&- these one a t a time will be sure to and brother1iIlE3s. Where necessary,
try will
us all the highlights bring resuIts. Does the Kingdom
&hdies can be startof the assembly, and, of course, you Hall need some attention? proper ed to strengthen their faith.
only 'the servants, but each
will want tct read that, carefully; planning and organization of this
they a r e going to bring back very work will contribute to progress, Christian in the congregation should
- m a w pleasant memories as well as while getting the work done more join in this work. There are many
stimulate you in doing the discipling peacefully qnd in a manner less times when we find that we have
vork.
costly in money, effort and time.
(Continued on page 7, coZ. 1)
The other morning a t breakfast, =
H
Thursday, July 2O~BrotherKnorr gone through a series of questions 1967 service year ended with August,
gave all the students now -going and really proved themselves to be and now we a r e heading into a new
through Gilead their foreign assign- disciples of Christ. By the way, here service year. Now we can begin to
ments. This was quite a surprise for a t Bethel a t breakfasttime we have plan our lives a whole year in
them because he usually gives them finished reading all the experiences advance and, if Jehovah wills, we
, out on a ond day night. What an in the Yearbook and now in its place will follow through on these plans,
exciting flnish to our breakfast and until the 1968 Yearbook comes getting to meetings regularly and
session! Now they know where they out we are reading "Your Word Is a out in the field. service, helping
are going, and the Society is working Lamp to My Foot." I n that way we people that are interested to become
an their passports and their visas, get all the questions reviewed and disciples. And what a fine theme we
anrl is arranging f o r passage so that, hear anew how the whole arganiza- have for the first month of our new
a s soon as graduation is over, the tion operates. I t is interesting. service year, "Preserving Our Posmaority 'of them will be on their Why don't you try i t when you session of Christian Peace"! We
way to their foreign assignments. finish your Yearbook reading?
saw that possession in action a t
' So Jibu see the Society is Pery I n the August Eingdom Minis- the assemblies this summer. What
anxious to get the discipling work try we were ttSlling, you about the Christian peace there was! We will
done or to advance it in all these new Bethel building and the excite- keep on preserving it, and as we do
~thercountries. Of course, the new ment in connection with it. Now the we are going to make disciples of
~ o o k"Your Word I s a Lamp to My demolition h a s begun on the old more people.
.
Foot" shows how important1 it i s building, vhich is known as the May Jehovah's blessing be your
to make this discipling work more "Norwegian Club," and there is portion. Be assured of our warm
prominent, because those persons quite a bit of talk around the love. . .
Your brothers
who are going to be baptized in the Heights about its going d7iwn.
fafme are persons who will have Hasn't the year gone fast? The . ' ' B ~ BRA
~ or G
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SECOND M E E T I N G I N SEPTEMBER

Theme: "Disciple-making" District

Assembly. Song 31.
8 mi n : Introduction, text, comments
and assembly highlights.
Chairman: Our entire program .is
going to be a review of the "Disciple-making" D i s t r i c t A s s e m b! y.
(Based on "Kingdom Ministry" insert) How much do you remember of
what you heard and saw? How much
have you started to apply in your
own life?
Demonstration: Youngster starts enthusiastically: "Daddy, you said that
tonight we were going to review the
convention. May we s t a r t now?"
Father: "In just a minute.,, First,
let's read our text for today. After
text, briefly review with family the
seven questions on page 4 under
heading "Did You Note These Points?"
Answers on page 6; put them in own
words. Make the points clear.
15 min: "Let Down Your Nets for
a Catch."
Points from assembly in connectiqn
with field ministry. Use material in
paragraphs 1 to 7 of insert, and other
items you may recall. Ask questions
Dn printed material. Emphasize application. What are we personally doing to apply this?
15 min: "Guidance for Our Lives."
Congregation book study group,
assigned in advance discuss after
weekly study what thky learned from
assembly that deals with our personal needs in life. Base comments
3n paragraphs 10 to 17 of insert.
Have the group on the platform.
Rehearse carefully in advance. Make
it lively, pointed. Highlight key
thoughts, Talk about how to apply
these things in one's life.
12 m in: "Living by Divine Principles."
Several mature publishers, relaxing
a t home together, discuss convention
material. Programs in hand, call to
mind parts dealing with principles.
Include comments in paragraphs 18 to
23 of insert. Emphasize the importance of learning to think in terms of
principles and being guided by them.
10 rnin : Concluding comments. Overseer covers insert material on "What
Does the Future Hold?"
Discy?s "Special Magazine Distribution
then local service arrangements.' Encourage all to read in advance material from "Your Word I s
a Lamp to My Foot" to be discussed
next week. Song 110.
T H I R D MEETING I N SEPTEMBER

Theme. Walking Worthily in the

Way of Peace. Song 71.
8 rnin : Introduction, text, comments
and Theocratic News.
3 min: Report by accounts servant
including brief remarks on audit
:overing past three months.
!O min: "Your Word Is a Lamp to
My Foot."
(5 mln ) In after-study discussion
publishel: explains to Bible student
the importance of having accurate
knowledge in order to please Jehovah.
(Based on pages 5-7 of "Your Wprd"
book) Point out that those desiring
to get baptized are first urged to
read the "Impossible to Lie" and
"Life Everlasting" books. Then a r rangements are made for them to
meet with overseer of congregation
for series of spiritually upbuilding discussions in preparation. When person
decides to get baptized, if he makes
that knqwn to overseer, he will supply
candidate for immersion with copy of
book "Your Word Is a Lamp t o . My
~t," which p r
des
e of "-lngs

they will discuss together as well as

explanation of organization.
Chairman:
Some months have
passed. Time for baptism near. One
planning to get baptized is preparing
for meeting with overseer.
(15 mjn.) Bible student asks publisher if he (or she) will help to
prepare for meeting with overseer.
Concerned, cannot seem to remember
all the scriptures. Publisher explains
that is not required. Simply be able
to answer in own words briefly and
to the point. If can a d d ' a scripture,
fine, but no memorization test. Concentrate on how information affects
own life.
To illustrate, publisher asks Bible
student the first fifteen questions (pp.
7-12, concluding with points on
prayer). Keep answers simple; occasionally quote a scripture. Note
instructions in brackets on pages 8 9
Bible stude.nt7s book should be cloied:
10 mrn: Discuss branch letter.
12 min:
"Increasing Our Peace."
Assistant congregation servant or
other mature brother. Points in paragraphs 1, 2, 8 and 9 might be used
brieflv to introduce and conclude art.
with "center paragraphs being covered
by questions. Some local results for
past year might be mentioned.
7 min:
Concluding comments. Include "A New Chart." Song 8.
3

FOURTH MEETING I N SEPTEMBER

Theme: Awaken Others to the Hope

That God Gives. Song 13.
10 mi n : Introduction, text, comm5pts.
15 min: "Your Word I s a Lamp.
Cover material starting a t bottom
of page 12 (What is the kingdom of
God?) through point on personal study
on page 19. Chairman asks questions;
audience invited to answer in own
words. Encourage several brief comments on each question, some incorporating scriptures. Books may be
open.
25 m in: Presenting "Awake!"
(15 rnin.) Suggested sermon.
Theme: Coping w i t h the Problems
of Delinquency
2 Tim. 3:1 -%Increase
of persons
"disobedient to parents," *'fierce,"
and loving pleasure
3:15-17-Bible
training
a
2 Tim.
powerful influence to cope with
problems of delinquency

After introduction, appropriate 'to

your territory, you might say: In
the world today we are faced with a n
increase of lawlessness. Delinquency
is in evidence among young people
and adults alike. What does i t mean?
What can be done to protect ourselves and our families? I would like
to call your attention to this Bible
prophecy recorded in 2 Timothy 3:l-5.
I t shows that these conditions are
evidence that we live in the "last
days" of present wicked system of
things; righteous new system of God's
making lies ahead. (Not necessary to
read ~ 1 1Verses, but emphasize "last
" d i s o b e d i e n t to parents,"
days
"fierce" and "lovers of pleasures." Tie
in with current happenings.)
'With
growing
delinquency all
around us, what can we dq to protect ourselves and our children? How
can we fortify our children so that
they will continue in right way?
Verse 15 tells of a young man who
was helped to pursue right course
even in immoral, pagan world because he was taught the Bible. All
of us can benefit from learning and
following the inspired counsel i n , the
Scriptures. (
~d ver
16
7.)

Discuss sermon with audience, then

have i t demonstrated breaking
just before displayin; and offer
''Awake!"
(10 rnin.) Now, how are we going
to tie in subscription offer?
Two publishers on platform discysf
what to say about magazine. Notice
that the sermon concludes by directing attention to the Bible. Octobe
issue builds confidence in Bible
tifies one's faith against thosd T
discard and belittle high moral s t
dard of Scriptures. Bible provides
the guidance that enables u s to cope
successfully with the problems of delinquency; need strong faith in it.
Comment that October 22 "Awake!"
on "Youth and Drug Addiction" also
ties in nicely. Right on its front
cover i t asks the questions: "How
can you safeguard yourself? your
family?" The magazine answers those
questions with Bible principles. In
encouraging householder to take subscription, many publishers have found
it helpful to point .to the box listing
articles to appear in the next issue,
or they show several back issues .on
varied topics, or display the magazine
in several languages. These thlngs
have helped householders to decide
they want the subscription, not just
a single issue.
Briefly demonstrate now how to conclude sermon with subscription offer,
using suggestions just d!scussed.
Even where subscriptions are not
obtained likely i t will often be possible
to p l a c i individual copies of magazines.
10 min:
Concluding comments. Include Question Box. Song 57.
F I F T H MEETING I N SEPTEMBER

(If you have a fifth meeting . i n

September, reserve the information
outlined above concerning the sermon
for October for use on that fifth
meeting. Plan the remainder nf the
meeting locally.)
F I R S T M E E T I N G I N OCTOBEF

Theme: Preach Release to Bi

ylon's Captives. Song 96.
15 m in : Introduction, text, comments,
followed by discussion of theme for
the month: "Preach Release to Bab;
ylon's Captives." (See "Watchtower,
October 1, 1967.) Stress urgency of
work; encourage follow-up on any
who show interest to help them whi
there is yet time.
15 min: "Your Word I s a Lamp."
Family after evening meal has
delightfui, fast-moving review of some
basic teachings of the Bible. Use
points in,,"Your Word Is a Lamp to
My Foot
starting at the bottom of
page 19' (Who is the Dev~l?) and
concluding with the law covenant,
on page 25. A closed-book review.
15 min: Presenting the Good News.
Questions and answers. also several
ghort interviews with 'mature publishers on benefits they personally receive from doing door-to-door wor'
5 min: Offering "Awake!"
Three brief Magazine Day presentations, two of which should feature
special "Awake!" By repetition
part of chairman a s scene chani
from one call to the next draw attention to key thoughts 'used. Encourage all t o , put forth extra effort
in magazine distribution this month.
10 m in: Concluding comments. Refer
to slogan on page 8. Mention announcement on page 7 concerning
new public talks; stimulate inter-+
in talk
r tl
we
10.

OUR
"Let Down Pour Nets for a Catch"

your circuit servant about that possibjlity tho

'
My, wasn't that a wonderful assemt,~ we next time he visits your congregation?
just had! The best yet, so many brothers are
What encouragement \TTe fishers who hav,
saying. And, indeed, it was packed full of spir- ,erritory where we can hardly even discuss the
itual goodness, with fine counsel to help us make Bible with the people received! The stirring Exosciples of people of all nations, as Jesus eom- dus drama about Pharaoh, Moses and Aaron was
manded. (Matt. 28:19) Didn't you thrill to the just what we needed. I t spurred us to keep on
talk "Let Down Your Nets for a Catch"? Just going back, just as filoses and Aaron went back
as the apostles twice enjoyed big catches of fish to hardhearted Pharaoh. If we keep going back,
when they obeyed Jesus' command to 'let down we ~villrejoice in victory as Israel did over
their nets for a catch,' so likewise we are Pharaoh's forces drowned in the roaring waters.
assured of a catch if we let down our nets Can't YOU still hear the exulting chorus, "Sing
at every opportunity. (Luke 5 :1-10 ; John 21 : a song to Jehovah"? We really got the right
1-14) How timely was the counsel that our ~ i e w of our work ahead: That despite the
"spiritual fishing operations must go on"! The ipathy and indifference of many people, some
criticalness of the hour is no reason for any 'fish7' will be found by letting down the nets
of us "fishers of men" to hang up our nets and So, brothers, don't let indifference discourage
quit the fishing work. Yes, though some of our you, but, as we were encouraged, let's put forth
fishing grounds are often worked and may al- greater efforts when the going is the toughest'
most seem depleted of "fish," yet the letting ; >::?If
there was any trace of doubt as to
down of our nets by Kingdom preaching "always - $5 <%%etherwe should keep letting our nets down
results in catching some who become dedicated, in waters apparently depleted of "fish," cer
baptized disciples of the Chief Fisher Tes~ls tainly it was dispelled by the program Sunday
Christ,," as the speaker said
morning. Remember the question, 'Why preach,
So, brothers, with that goo
unsel, tve since almost all will be resurrected anyway?'
want to let down our nets whenever possible, And the answer: Keep on preaching, because
knowing that the Chief Fisher can bless our for by far the majority of people now alive
efforts with a surprise catch. And what a joy resurrection may not become possible, since they
it was to receive another instrument to help will probably live until Armageddon. Our preach
US "fish'7-the
new, delightfully illustrated book ing can help some of them survive that war in
Did N a n Get Here b y E ~ l o l u t i o nor b y Creation? stead of being destroyed everlastingly. It is
This fresh discussion of the subject will help only a small minority who might have the
us do a specialized fishing to (catch alive7 many possibility of a resurrection because of their
dying before Babylon the Great's destruction
who have been deceived by evolutj
Then there tvas the fine counsel iat, "if and Armageddon. So on with the lifesaving
possible, let those who are able to do so move
But as we let down our nets, we certainly
their 'boats' to untouched fishing grounds or to
where more 'fishers of men' could be used to don't want to bring in ccunsuitable"fish, as does
take care of the big catch that is apparently Cl~ristendom. No, we want to build disciples
possible." Some of us may be able to do this as with enduring qualities. At the assembly wlfull-time pioneer fishers. And what blessings learned of some qualities that we should stress:
these full-time fishers have ! As we learned, there heavenly wisdom ; appreciation of integrity; deis no reason to feel sorry for them. They are votion to Bible principles; faith in God's writtei
rich toward God, with spiritual blessings that Word; sticking to the theocratic organization
frequently are ten- and fifteen-fold that of a love of God's "sheep" and unbreakable attach
ten-hour publisher. If you cannot pioneer, can ~nentto God's kingdom. What a fine help the
you move your 'boat'0 Why not speak with 5oo.k "Youn- W o r d Is a L a m p -to M y Foot"

be in instiling these qualities! Did you

notice the ten points on page 108 that we want
to make clear to new ones befoke taking them in
the ministry? Be sure to use them. Then there
is the list of eighty questions to be asked of
all preparing for baptism. Truly, we have been
blessed with aids for making disciples that will
endure.
So, dear brothers, having this fine viewof
our work ahead, let's help new ones to become
flisciples. Shortly the great fishing season will
be over. - That time draws nearer, as evidenced
by news repol;ts .around the world, so let's busy
ourselves in letting down our nets for a catch,
to rescue many more out of Apmageddon!

the convention provided perceptive and loving

counsel that we .could apply to our very o m
l i ~?

.vlLl

'

for uur

'Why do We want life for ourselves a?

&hers ?' That was a pertinent question asked- a$.
each assembly. And surely the answer .helged
to guide' us in the right way- After all, is it
just life we seek? Or is it that we seek the
o ~ ~ o ~ t utonserve
i t ~ Jehovah eternally? Yes,
want life so that we and others may live
praise
and
with Him and
brothers.'To
us be more
in
lives, we had fine guidance on the need to te&.
ourselves and others how to pray. Since prayiqg
properly is not something one instinctivebj
Did You Note These Points?
knows
how to do, are we taking t~ heart i3@
One of the most thrilling aspects of our
C0llnsel
to teach .new ones to pray? What step6
summer ~onveptionsis the abundance of things
haye
You
taken since the assembly in teaching
we learn, and often these are points that are
new to many in the audience. Was the '(Disciple- the ones with whom You study to pray? Have
paking'' District Assembly an exception? &so- . you made a diligent effort to teach your ( Ldren
lutely not! Bnt would you like to ask ~durself how to pray, making God real to them?
s fgw q u F o n s to see if 'you remember some
l1 You may recall tha+?one speaker - p o i ~ ~ ~ d ' o u t
of the outstanding points? Instead of just read- that prayer is one of the reasons we are never
: iag the questions and then looking -for the al,~ne.we have instant accehs to God ; he ~ 8 %
answers, whiih will come farther on, see if you give us immediate. help. E~~~ if we are; in
draw the points Out of your memory. If isolation, prayer penetra%esevery barrier,-sincg
yon are unsure of one, think it over for a while. God's spirit cannot be shut out by prison b a s
Did you note these points?
or walls. Brothers in Cuba and Spain appredatd
a. What is pictured by the ancient cities of this right now, And it may
vezy
refuge'
to each of us when the persecution Ln~ome$
b. 'How, in ,ccord with 2salm 68:11, has 'Je:
hovah given the, saying,' and how are a "large more intense.
3 diseipler
l2 Valuable guidance to endure
army" of women telling the good news?
of
the
Lord
Jesus
wag
given
in
the
discos*
6.' What two men famGuB for their anti-(Jod
"DO
YOU
Have
'Faith
to
the
Preserving
Alive
thinking were shown to have been influeneed
of the Soul'?" How strongly it was stmessed$h%k
'by Darwin's evolution teachings?
1. God made what provision for saving the world regular meeting attendance is needed for a
faith; and that unnecessarily m i d n g meetir
- of mankind by blood?
'(dragnet>'
,mentioned
'is
often the start of shrinking baek, 20%
?.What is the
b y , J s u s in his illustration about the King- faith! Have you demonstrated-your keen ap&ciation of. this by being at all the meetings sin@
dom ?-Matt. 1-3:47-49.
whom is tEe prophecy fumled, "the lovr: the assembly? ,Have,you sought ways in whi&
you can aid others to get to Chris*
meetin!@
of the, greater number will cool off'' ?-Matt.
.
regularly? We all agree they are vital, don't .n
24: 12.
3. T h a t modern parallel is there to the course
13 How thankful we can be for the widof the Gibeonites when five kings tried to given us in conneetion with training ourwt*
make them break their treaty with Joshua? as qualified ministers by means of the ~heo&rtit@
'
Maybe for you, though, some of the most Ministry School! Yes, this school is ohe $&cingful t@gs.learned at the aksembly were which nobody ever graduates but in which Her$
#.a :m<$-'g&adnii~: nature. Did you note how one can succeed. (Manv have been -&;*.@'O

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T r d y ' we were happy to receive the revised
Frequently we have heard or made I
'IQztalified to Be M'inisters book and, to learr ence to Bible principles, but probably fey
'ha$ it contains the Progressive Speech Train- us ever appreciated the identity and application
fig material in permanent form. HOWmany
f such as much as at this ,assembly. I t seemed
aKrothers did you see engrossed in the book as so simple when the speaker explained that a
'hey moved along in the cafeteria lineq?
Bible principle is basically a settled guide for
conduct that does not necessarily carry a penalty
" Our conduct before others was given attenion, such as in the talk in which we were for disohdiencq. A Bible l d , in contrast, is an
reassured that our being Tfferent from the authoritative command carrying with it a pnnalvorld is no cause for alarm, but that we are ty for disobedience.
tF&W
-upposed to be different! If we aren't, something
Ig With these two points. in mind W
e could
ik wrong. One speaker nicely focused in on the better understand the many references to Bible
aatter, observing: 'Jehovah's witnesses look principles .we heard at the\assembly and
different, they act differently, they talk different.benefit from them. Couldn't we all agree with
-1y and they even smell different.' So we can
rejoice that we are not marked by the ways the speaker when' he pointed out: %any people
obey laws only outJof fear of funishment. But
and habits that identify the world.
And, then, wasn't this assembly outstanding we as servants of God adhere t g divine principles
or the guidance provided to youths and parents? because we love what is iight and desire with
kfter attending the assembly, what do you all our hearts to do what Jehovah advises.i
wungsters think about the hng-haired "non- And what benefits we receive from these Biblical
principles! By staying withinl their guidelines,
: Eonhrmists" who rigidly conform, t~ a slovegly
$attern? Also, do you think a youth who talks we a v o ~ .~---g*.~ vdrif
g tine
n
gr -'-c,
&k to his parents can call himself a minister? laws. ~&-&g-y-+&$&:$
8hile the comments' made at the assembly on
20 The ve'ry first evening we had *clearly dem- $his subject may have caused a chuckle or two onstrated for us the s e n b l e value of develop,,song adults, you young ministers appreciated
ing an appreciation for the principle of obedi-how true they &ere, didn't you? Above all, it ence to pareiits, overseers, and emplpyers. (Ephvas stressed that youths show they are Christ's 6:l; Heb. 13:17; Titus 2:9) Could you see
Eisciples by. their interest in the ministry, by yourself in the plak? of one 0f the members
heir putting it first in their lives.
of the Strong family, Will, his wife Eedda or
YOUparents were asked, How can you know their child? Probably we all have fit their sittiyl~etheryou are succeeding ih training your ation at some time. But what were the results
[hildqen as Christ's disciples? If they show real to the Strongs? Upset, hard feelings, personal
ave for God and are good students of his Word; injury, and don't forget that TV that washed
B .they keep their eye on the goal of serving to the floor. showing respect for the principle
of obedience held out great hope for improve,
- 6ingdorn interests full time! But how cah you
"je sure of these things ? 'Only if your children ment in the 'Strong family. And didn't their
L.,.~pc@c
freely to you. What causes much' trouble experience help each of us Bppreciate- that as
-'n the homes of many worldly families is the long as we are imperfect' we will have to exert
Breaking down of lines of commpnications; so ourselves to ,continbe to show res ct for the
that children do not qonfide in their parents. perfect principle of obedience?
~,
_ EXenc~, parents, by showing interest and an
Z1 The principle of obedience
3 highlighted
lerstanding attitude, keep the lines of com- from another angle in the electrifying drama
nunigation open, a n d set fine examples your about the city of refuge.
- Loudmouthed Reuben
in al!
4;; ~.~?3;cL--g~;G,: --- q:+*:&
.--and
whining
Johanan
lost respect for the p r h .,,-.
~ e a l lb~~ i~ t h e rat
s ,t'he heart of all this good eiple of obidienee. When they did, it was just
:.-guidance for odr lives is the matter of living a short step to breaking Cod's law'c&neerning
ekeellentl~at the . city of .refuge. Fear did not- hold Reuben
ig--Bible princi 3s. stressed
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principle, isn't it ?-John 15:19.

23 Actuall~,by learning to live by alv'ne Prlnciples now we are getting ready for life in the
new order. It, was evident from the other absorbing dramatization we watched that c ~
principles are "eternal principles." They operated in Israel, they operate among his people
today, and they will operate in the new order.
Row did the brother put it? 'Armageddon will
not automatjcg~ly
per80nalitiks. E~~~
resurrection from death doesn't;.' So by working
hard to put on the new personality now, and
to conform to God's eternal
this time, we make it more likely that we will
be able to adjust to the new order and be forever
mid&
these inciples.
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'&we Elold I
couldn7t we all
agree with
I statement made by the concluding speaker
~fsm
on Sunday, 'It has been good to be here at the
"Disciple-makingJJ District Assembly !' ) But we
t with anxious thoughts of. 'What about next
ear?' Then, as if the speaker knew our very
oughts, we heard what the fu+,,lmwill holdJehovah wills.-Jas. 4: 15.
25 He said that in the summer of 1968 we will
ve thirty to forty assemblies throughout the
-.-g':+-,
be able to find one i
- country we would 1
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we all joined in singing from our hearts "We
Thank You, Jehovah !" Truly the "Disciplemaking"
# ~ Assembly gave us much for which'to be
to
in the da
TO REVIEW QUESTIONS P O
PAGE 4
a. Jehovah's provision for pmtecting us from dei
because of our bloodguilt, through Jesus' ransom sa
fice and Christ's services a s God's great High P r i
b. I n 1914 Jehovah gave the saying for the ouster of
the enemy nations on earth, a n d thousands of faithful
women, a "large army," aid in making known this good
news.
c. Friedrich Nietzsche, who invented the phrase "God
is dead!" and Karl Marx, the "father" of modern
communism.
d. The only blood that today has any value before God
in saving mankind is that shed by Jesus Christ a s a
ransom. Use of blood in transfusions is contrary to G(
law and is a desecration that draws the attention
mankind away from ~ o d ' sprovision for life.
A,.JWERS

e. It is the earthly organization professing to be G(

congregation, including true and false claimants
Christianity. Of course, Christendom collects unsuitawL=
"fish," while the anointed Christians gather in "fish"
suitable t o God for the heavenly kingdom. '
f. This is especially evident qmong those i n Christendom
claiming to serve God but d h o have let what love for
God and neighbor they had cool off. Also, some among
God's people have lleen affected and 1( their love, thus
joining the majority in the world.
g. As the Gibeonites took the i n i t i ~ r ~ l ~tot : d a k s

Increasing Our Peace

time to call on someone or make,

a phone call for encouragement.

be sent to the Society? Now is the

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Are you enjoying
each week? We hope

glad to know that t

lines for fresh, new
sent out to each con
you have heard the
these, too, will be sc
overseer.
Few publications
Dzd Man Get Here

tion or
English

Calendar 1967

-English

New World Translation of t

tian Greek Scriptures

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Searching Out Deserving Ones
When giving -instructions to his
disciples for the witness work, Jesus
said: "Into whatever city or village
you enter, search out who in it is
deserving." (Matt. 10: 11)To sea?:
would require t h o r o u g h n e s s .
W O U ~necessitate
~
a call a t every
. house, giving each and every person,
impartially, the opportunity to hear
the good news Only in this way
to find the deservconld they be
ing ones; and since it was Jehovah,s
means for doing so, this method,
the house-to-house work, would
receive his blessing and form the
+,
foundation of their field service.
The situation has not changed
T~~ door-to-door work, where
have the opportunity to
out,,
deserving ones, is still Jehovah,s way
and is a source of real joy, just as
it
disciples, who r e
turned to him with thrilling reports.
(Luke
18) What a privilege
to
but and help every
deserving one in your territory,
Balancing our activities to do
fundamental work will ensure thrilling results to us also.
Are you experiencing the pleasures of the door-to-door work regularly? If so, we know that you
appreSlate i t s value. Perhaps,
though, you are 0n.e who began to
serve in the magazine work some
time ago but hasn't as yet engaged

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+Chile reports that the 10,000 "New

World Translation" Bibles i n Spanish received there were immediately dispatched
and snapped up i n the conclrenations
with orders coming i n daily for more.
npor,ed a new peak of 2 , ~ 6 1
publishers i n Jun-a
14.7-percent i"crease. They repor+ the "New Worlc
Translation," just received, has been c
tremendous stimulus and many expres.
sions of appreciation have been received
'
+Iceland had fourth consecutive F
of publishers i n June, with 1 1 7 n p o r
service for a 27-percent increase.
series of four circuit assemblies held
the Samoas and
at New Caledonia.
Tahiti had a combined attendance O'
631
l.5" 1, to compare with a paak
publishers i n those territories.

help to progress in knowledge and

associated with us in serving Jehovah. Even 9" there may be
to work in some house-to-house
work. You will have to decide how
it
be done after
into
,home duties and the
needs of the newly interested ones
two studies can be
One Or more studies can be
bined,
Or
turned over to other capable publishers. Consider your circumstances
and see what can be done so that
you can enjoy a t least some regular
doOr-to-door work.
We know that the most i m p o ~+Branch i n Malawi happy t o repor
tant reasons Why We do fhe door-to- '7,778 publishers in June for an 18'
Over lasf
year'^ average
door work are to sanctify ehovah's PeXent
name and to locate sheep
ones, *dioining Mozambique rep0rted
but it is also gpod to reflect on the publishers for a 37-percent increase, a!
well as peaks i n
back-calls
personal spiritual benefits that it
studiesbrings.
an invaluable
service Iint performs
strengthening
you and +Zambia reports a new peak of 35.526
publishers for June, a 21 -percent h-~crease
perfecting
your
faith.
Mature
pub- over last year's average. New peaks w e n
lishers know the value of it. Timidity and hesitancy in the ministry are also reached in hours, back-calls anC
soon overcome. Your ability to de- Bible studies.
fend the faith is greatly sharpened

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merit grows as you become equipped

by experience to "make a defense

before every'ne
that demands
YOU a reason for the hope in YOU."
-1 Pet. 3.15.
can
for the
door-to-door work in giving you the

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the new book
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Can you widen your opportunities for giving the final witness?
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service instead of calling it a servim
center?
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a more accurate expression in thif
case.

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iiledd graduation program of Sepember 10. Imagine our joy a t seeing
1 I t is a real pleasure to have a
.02 students from 11 lands receive part in the finest work done on
issignments to 34 different coun- earth today, the work Jehovah is
~ i e s After
!
five months of training asking u s to do in these "last days,"
heir chosen goal was now just isn't i t ? All of us appreciate that
t
there is little time left for this
ahead.
A delightful part of the program present system of things. I n the would like the magazines, but
:?
vas a stage presentation of the remaining time it is our desire to don't have the money right now. 5
:ircumstanees facing God's People share in the preaching work a s One publisher writes us that he kept 2
In the days of Judge Jephthah, and fully a s possible so a s to help many a record of such householders an?, gV
their fulfillment in our day. I t more . honest-hearted p e r s o n s t o by calling back, obtained thirty-three '
&fvetedthe attention of a capacity escape from Babylon the Great.
subscriptions in one month. Another ,
ludience, and 'respect for Jehovah's
2 During the last service year it publisher tells us that he places the ;
~zganization'was deeply impresspd was our privilege to help 18,582 two current magazines for 10c, -.
$on all of us. ,
more persons to become dedicated returns two weeks later with the
brother Rnorr concluded the and baptized participants in this current magazines and in this wtt'g
luu$*n?ng program with very, appro- God-given work. Very fine, i n - Kas developed a fine magazine rout?
s r i a t e remarks to the- student body deed. This certainly indicates that I t is a good thought, isn't i t ?
rf thgs 41th class, on the subject Jehovah is blessing our efforts to
5 ~ 1 ~ don't
0 , you agree t h a t mag'Raving Something Others Do Not please him and that he is still mine route? p_- vide -an P X C B ~ ~ . P ? ~
Kaa&-"-t-th@-- millingnas tn mnak* &%whg 31ew0
info his organika- "field for obtahi-ng subscriptions? The
simary service their career, their tion. Yes, the door is still open people a r e farniLiar with the fine
ipecial training and their foreign for more to come in! To help them, informatioll contained in the mag~sstgnments.He urged them to' use we all need to share a s fully as we azines, and many, when invited to
this dnique 'possession' effectively to can in this finest of all work, Je- subscribe, are pleased to d o so. One
rehovah's praise.
hovah's service.
publisher informs us that 'thirty
FOPthhse of us' who were present,
3 This month we-will be featuring subscriptions were obtained in Six
.here was special satisfaction in a pear's subscription for the fore- weeks from magazine route calls.'
+wing those 102 vigorous young most magazine in its field, Awake! Why not think of the various ones
~orshipersof God receive assign- New subscribers will be given free on your route who are potential
nents to serve in distant lands with three booklets, Publishers will remit subscribers and make the subscriw
ivident eagerness. They are willing 90c for new subscriptions. Many of tion offer during the month?
6 JVhat other avenues are open
to leave families and friends to us have found that i t is just a s easy
share anywhere in Jehovah's ser- to obtain two subscriptions a s one, to us for obtaining subscriptions
aice! Surel: Jehovah will richly so we offer a suFscription for both during October? TO list a few,
)less them !
Awake! and The Watchtower, with there is oG1* house-to-house work,
Theirs is
privilege thus far* six booklets, for $?. One of many which will yield many ; we c,an offer
shared by I y 4,464 publishers- publishers who ofters the double -the subscription to persons with
kparatively, only a few: -How- subscription wrote: "I offered the whom we study, our relatives &nd
:YG~,
there may yet be time. Have double subscription and in the course friends, also those with whom we do
vou given serious thought to the of one month obtained 18 subscrip- buginess, and
can send gift subnisshnary service a s a career? Many tions." When householders get both' scriptions, Then, too, if we do not
,f you young people could set your magazines rather than one, there are subscribe
it would be
dghts on that goal and work to many more times during the year
us to
~ t t a i nit. You could vacation pioneer, when the arrival of another m a g
it?
then later apply for a regular azine encourages them- to consider
'Often in Our hOuse-to-house minpiOKleer app~intrnent, and do a l l Bible truth. Why not try offering
istry and especially on the weekend
possible to qualify for a n Invitation
to Gilead. Those who, for some rea- busy, now and in the months ahead, childken ' answer the doqr. D& we
gon, cannot ga abroad can help fill preaching release to Babyl--'s can- ask, "Is your motlies home?" or do
the cogtinuing need for vacation and tives.
we first ask, "Is your father home?"
our brothers
mlar pioneers right here in the
Since'most of the time the worn
1 States. And all of i can keer
BROOKLYN
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SECOND

MEETING

IN

OCTOBER l page 40. If possible. handled by con- I to study pages 52-69 of "Your Word

Theme: Sharing Acceptably in the

Finest Work. Song 62.
5 min: Introduction, text and comments.
11 m in : Question-and-answer discussion of "The Finest Work on Earth."
Various points may be demonstrated.
12 min.:
Suggestions for obtaining
subscriptions: Suggest all have with
them October 8 "Awake!" Chairman
points out value of being familiar
with contents so we can adjust our
presentations to the various types of
people with whom we talk. For five
o r six minutes two or three publishers, each intLrviewed by chairman,
highlight a n article they a r e using
and tell how the points can be effectively used in obtaining subscriptionq
and placing magazines. Audience, for
about five minutes, discusses how local objections can be overcome. Interesting experiences can also be
worked in.
20 min: "Your Word Is a Lamp to
My Foot
page 25
question 2,
through p&e 31, quest<on'3.. Chairman
(one of congreaatlon committee) asks
printed questions audience answers.
To the extent th$t time permits, have
more than one comment on each
question and incorporate some scriptures. Emphasize t h a t these a r e Scriptural requirements t h a t apply to
every one of us a s Jehovah's witnesses every day of ou,r lives.
2 min: Accounts servant's report.
10 m in : Concluding comments. Cover
"How Did We Do in August?" and
letter from branch office. Song 63.

I s a Lamp t o My Foot" in preparation for next week. Song 4.

gregation servant a s discussion with

two persons taking parts of candidates for immersion. Each one should
offer some comment on each question.
Make the application of the points
clear. notice instructions in brackets
At cdnclusion encourage candidates td
read rest of book to become well
acquainted with organization and opportunities for service open to them.
Tell them t h a t they a r e now ready
for baptism; emphasize seriousness of
it, blessings too. Explain immersion
arrangements a t forthcoming assembly. Point out t h a t on that date they
will become ordained ministers of
Jehovah God.
10 min:
Concluding comments and
pertinent announcements. Also work
in Theocratic News. Encourage all to
read pages 40 through 52 of "Your
Word Is a Lamp .to My Foot" before
next service meeting; ~ t l t d ycpestions
a r e in "Kingdom M
,try, below.
Song 20.

FIRST

MEETING

IN

NOVEMBER

Theme: Build Godly Personalities

on the Riaht Foundation. Song 60.
5 min: ~nltroduction, text and c o m ments.
10 min:
Talk on monthly theme,
based on article in November 1, 1967,
"Watchtower."
15 min:
"Getting Ready!" Discuss
with congregation offer for Novemb
Publishers may use October sermc
or the sermon "Time to Re~oice,"
which uses Luke 21:28 and 2 Peter
3:13 14. For variety some may wish
to dse Micah 4:3, 4 in place of 2 Peter
3.13 14 If any desire to use any
othdr s&mon, they a r e free to do so.
Demonstrate offer of "E v 01u t i o
book under following circumstanc.
(1) Where householder shows 1
terest in evolution. (2) Publisher di
cerns householder not interested in
turns to "Why H a s WickF O U R T H M E E T I N G I N OCTOBER evolution,
edness Been Permitted for So Long?"
Theme: Help Others Through Our 20 min: "Your Word I s a Lamp to
Ministry. Song 5.
My Foot." In preparation, read page
5 min: Introduction, text and com- 52 paragraph 3 through page 69. To
ments.
bd covered with audience participa10 min: "A Personal Letter to You." tion, questions and answers. EncourDiscussion between two servants.
age spontaneous answers, rather
15 min: "When Minors Answer the than searchinn for answers in boclDoor." Demonstration of points.
Use the questions below:
"Congregation Meetings" : (The Sel
20 min: "Your Word Is a Lamp to
My Foot." In preparation for this por- vice Meeting) How does the service
tion of the meeting all should read meeting fill a n important need in our
pages 40 through 52'of the book and lives a s ministers? Where in the
look up the scriptures. Cover with Bible do we find a basis for haying
congregation by use of following ques- service meetings? W h a t opportunities
IN OCTOBER tioss. There is-not a question for e a c h a r e there for you to have a n a c t
TH lRD
paragraph. answers should simply share in the service meeting? W
Theme: God's Word, a Perfect reflect t h i audience's understanding a r e put in charge of the various ser1 of the subiect rather than being
1 vice meeting parts and what can be
Guide to Life. Song 48.
5 min: Introduction, text and com- repetition 01particular statements in done to make theie most beneficial?
the book. They may use books but (Theocratic Ministry School) W h a t
ments.
10 min: Use October 22 "Awake!" encourage them to answer from 'their does our Theocratic Ministry Sch
Several short demonstrations showing own knowledge, after having read the course include? How a r e those v
enroll in the school specially be
how to offer i t on Magazine Day. Also book during the week.
Questions on "An Organization fited? What can aid you to m:
ideas a s to how various kinds of
people might be specially approached Based on God's Word": What part good progress a s a speaker each t i
with this issue because of their in- does the Bible play in the operation of t h a t you give a student talk? Wl
the organization of Jehovah's Chris- other opportunities a r e there to h:
terest in the subject.
15 min: Starting studies in "Awake!" tian witnesses? How does the Bible a n active share in the school? (CI
emphasize the importance of respect gregation Book Study). How a r e
(2
min.)
Our
desire
i
s
to
study
-lri+h people
whenever p o s s i b 1e. for God's visible organization and close congregation book studies a n evide
wake!" has proved effective in coopersltion with i t ? What purpose of Jehovah's tender care for his p
,,,rting
studies especially using a r - does the Watch Tower Bible and ple? What benefit will you gain from
ticle "Your ~ d r dI s Truth" in first Tract Society serve in the theocratic attending this meeting regularly?
issue each month. i t has questions organization? (Read final paragraph During the study, what kind of como n page 43.)
ments should we learn to make? How
ready-made for starting studies.
"Congregation Meetings": Why is can you share in building up atten(4 rnin.) Have publisher demons t r a t e how interest is directed to meetina attendance i m ~ o r t a n t ?What dance a t this meeting? What privi"Your Word Is Truth" in a recent difference does regularity in our a t - leges does the formation of a new book
issue after obtaining subscription. tending meetings make to us a s in- study open up and how can you
First paragraph read and discussed. dividuals? (Read page 45, para- share in them?' (Time of Meetings)
As second paragraph i s considered, graph 2.) How should participation in What factors is i t beneficial to take
meetings be viewed? What can we into consideration in setting congregachairman breaks in.
(3 rnin.) He encourages all to use personally do to help others to benefit tion meeting times? (Kingdom Hall)
good judgment a s to how much ma- from our congregation meetings? What responsibilities do we all share
terial to consider when starting study. ("Watchtower" Study) In what ways in connection with the Kingdom Hall?
Explain this arrangement. Also effec- does the "Watchtower" study benefit In what ways may we advertise our
tive when magazines a r e placed and us? Even though we read the study place of meeting? For what purposes
especially on magazine route calls. material a t home, how a r e we richly may the Kingdo-m Hall be used?
If i t is not possible to s t a r t study rewarded for attending the congrega- (Circuit and District Assemblies)
when subscription is obtained keep tion study of "The Watchtower"? W h a t provision is made. by the Socirecord and follow up with thodght of What opportunities does the "Watch- ety for larger assemblies? In what
towey" study afford for you to be a ways a r e they beneficial? (Personal
starting a study.
(4 rnin.) Publisher demonstrates re- blessing to others in the congrega- and Family Study) W h a t recommenturn visit and use of "Your Word IS tion? (The Public Meeting) What da dations a r e made for family study,
Truth'.' article t o get study started, the congregation's public meetings and how i s \ such a n arrangement
following same approach a s above. offer for our spiritual upbuilding? beneficial? Why is personal stvdy
(2 rnin.) Encourages all to use Why is this called a "public" meet- very important? How should we view
these fine suggestions t o s t a r t studies. ing? What role is yours in connec- the abundant provisions of study maWherever possible t r y to interest the tion with the public meeting? What terial provided by the "faithful and
entire family and work toward the Scriptural precedent is there for our discreet slave" ?
public meetings?
10 min:
Concluding comments, ingoal of a family Bible study.
20 min: "Your Word Is a Lamp to 10 min: Concluding comments. Also cluding appropriate Announcements
Wv Foot," page 31, question 4, through cover Question Box. Encourage all page 3. Song 77.

to You

l E a c h month when the K i ~ g d o mview the Kingdonz Ministry a s a

inistry arrives, it is the hope of
rules. As in many things we
the Society that you feel a personal sheetsoof in
our ministry, t o q there
letter has come to you from your do,
is more than one way to accomplish
brothers and fellow workers a t the
desired results. That is why you
headquarters. We try to make it
for instance, several suggested
practical, for we want to help you find,
ways of getting a Bible study startall that we can in the ministry.
2 There are many
things that ed, or a variety of ways t o give
lide us here in determining what houqe-to-house presentations.
4The question arises sometimes
,-lould be considered in Kingdom
Ministry. We rejoice with you in a s to what latitude overseers have
the good efforts put forth in past in adjusting the suggested service
months, while making suggestions meeting programs. Any part can
for improvement based on these be slanted to provide local applicareports and on trends that are tion. Some parts a r e prepared with
developing, a s reflected by observa- the needs of the majority of the
tions from the field. We try to pro- congregations in mind, but in a
vide timely topics for sermons and certain area the suggestions may not
to answer your more frequently apply directly. Nevertheless, it would
asked questions in the "Question be beneficial for the congregation
Box." Campaigns and offers are to consider briefly what is being
~ggestedfor good coverage of ter- done in other congregations and then
litory with the good news. Service the remaining time could profitably
meetings are planned so that, with be spent discussing local needs.
Occasionally, too, some adjust?monstrations, short talks, inter" ~ e w and
s other means, the practical ments a r e needed when the circuit
information can be served with servant comes, assemblies are held
and special matters need to be
variety.
However, we uo nor; w c you to discussed, such a s the pr-----ts

Announcements

for buildrug a K i l ~ ~ d o Hall.

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Con
gregation servants are a t liberty to
make these changes according to the
need, while endeavoring to avoid
leaving out any parts of the King:
durn Ministry that .would be o
particular benefit to the congrega
tioh.
8 The K i n g d o m Ministry will be
of more personal benefit to each of
us if we make a habit of reviewing
beforehand what will be considered
a t the coming service meeting. The
material will be more meaningful
and we will be able to participate in
group discussion readily.
It is suggested that congregations keep a file of K i n g d o m Ministrg in the ministry school library
for ready reference. Individuals
have found it helpful, too, to keep
back issues for a while so a s to
review suggested sermons or other
helpful points. We know that you
appreciate the help K i n g d o m Mini s t r y brings you each month, because
your letters express your appreciation. We enjoy hearing from you and
we take this opportunity to express
our appreciation for your letters.
May our personal letter in the form
of K i n g d o m Ministry continue to
bring us closer together in the doing
of our Father's will acceptably.

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A 'number of mimeographed letters
are being circulated from unknown

dence ma be filed with the local board

to be inckded in the file going to the
sources supposedly quoting district appeal board.
servant; members of the Bethel famEach publi-sher registered with -the
ilks et6 If you hear-a talk that you draft is cautioned that the law requires
enjdy, it' is only natural to teE close him to carry his registration card and
friends about it, but it is not wise to his c!assification card at all times.
mimeograph your notes for general
Of ~ n t e r e s t to all who are regis"'stribution. Some of the items cur- tered with the draft is the executive
ntly being circulated are of a "sen- order of the President of the United
sational" nature but not at all accu- States on May 3 1967 extending the
rate As for printed material the Soci- time within whic'h to gppeal a classiy 'provides this in abundhce in its fication or to request a personal apficial pubbcations.
pearance from 10 to 30 days.
Starting November 5 the new public '
New publications available:
talk for circuit servants will be "SciNew World Translation of the Holy
ence, the Bible and Your Faith."
Scrzptures
-Spanish
-Literature
offer f o r October: 1 Rescuzng a Great Crowd of Mankind
Out of Arma.aeddon
"~anish
wake! subscription and three booklets for $1. November: New Evolutzon +The pioneer rate for the new Evobook and a booklet for 25c. Those lution book is 5c and the publisher
rate is 20c. The "Your Word': book
is 25c for either ublisher or ploneer
Qualzfled to Be Ginister? is 45c fo;
publishers and 10c for pioneers.

AUGUST SERVICE REPORT

AV.

Pubs.

Hrs.

Av.
Av.
Av.
6-G 6i.St. Mags.

Sp'l Pios.

926 122.6' 45.1

Pios.
9,954 90.8 36.9
Vac.Pios. 6,064 83.2 22.1
Pubs.
298,694 9.8 4.1
TOTAL 315,638
Public Meetings Held:

6.1 136.7
4.8 90.8
1.7 76.5
.6 10.9
18,419

UNITED STATES GOAL FOR 1967

336,029 Publishers

H O W ~ l bW E D O IN AUGUST?
What a grand conclusion to our

1967 service year: 315,638 publishers

-13 317 more than last August' And

isn'i it gooil t o see regular pibneer6

a t 9 954 which is very near the 10
000 k a i k ? Also, it is most pleasiGg
to say many more are applylng to
serve as pioneers. Let's all continue
sharing fully in the finest work on

W Dyou
~ remember that tl linj
Friday afternoon a t the recent
"Disciple-making" District Assem

How excited we were

provoking textbook Did
Here by Evolution or bg
Probably you said to yo
I t looks so appealing.' Many of you
have alreadj placed copies with
other persons, and you will be glad
to know that in November we will
all be offering i t to the public from
house to house on a contribution of
25c, or in combination with either
the L i f e Euerlasting or 'Impossible
t o Lie' book for 75c.
May we recommend three tnlngr
before that time? First, take somc
time to read this new book now
I t s style is moving and absorbing
and, after reading it, you will surely
be enthusiastic about placing it
Second, overseers, be sure to order
sufficient supplies. Third, start now
to think of all the people with whom
you want to place this book-and
there will be many. Details re
garding the November campaim
will be given later, but we men1
these .few things now to whet your
appetfte. We hope they will.

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When minors Answei the Door back when the parents' are a t home.

mention
l Every now and again when we On the return call you
%re engaged in the ~ o u s e ~ t o - ~ o uthe
s e interesting discussion had with
ministry a minor answers- the door the child, commend his interest in
and informs us
parents are the Bible and go on to express your
we do? purpose in calling. Even then, if the
not at home." Ghat
1esUS took time inhis ministry to child is on hand.and you can draw
~t was not simply him into the conversation, you may
talk with
that he liked children. H~ was find that i t helps to hold the pare-nts'
interested in their salvation (Matt attention:13;15) The same is
of
When older minors answer the
today. of course, it is usually bAst to door and the parents are not a t
be cautious about accepting a child's home, Use the opportunity to give
inpitation into the home a s some a witness, Many youths are Conparents may object ~ u bften
t
it is cerned about the future and what it
appropriate to g i w a short witness holds for them. We might'ask them
what they think the' future will be
to the minor a t the door.
2 when
a publisher encounters like and then, according to what
to they express, use the Bible to show
<hildren, it has been
ask them if they are acquainted with them. the wonderful future that ~~d
the 'Lord's prayer, or, if catholic, Promises under the blessings of his
the 'Our Father pkayer.' Most young- kingdom.
On completing the witness, you
stem are acquainted with it and
might ascertain from them if their
are pleased to repeat it. we
draw 'attention to the phrase 'your Parents permit them to Choose their
will be done on earth, and ask them Own reading material. If the answep
they how
what conditions will is yes, t h r e is no objection to pre3e like here on earth- under the
the magazines or ev,en the
Kingdom, and then use appropriate ~ e g u l a offer.
r
The Same is true when
a
s
Revelation
21:
3,
they
reply
that their parents often
gy$tures
take
our
literature.
However, if they
4 t~ explain.
With young chilu~ell dfter a are not free to choose reading mabrief conver&tion, it is u ~ u ~ l wise
ly
terial, then9 perhaps, a tract can be
just to leave a handbill and call given to them or a handbill and
they can be encouraged to read it
Fined Work on Earth
(cont,d) and give it to their parents when
of the house is contacted, and our they Come home. We recognize that
desire is to give a witness to every the parents are r e s ~ o n s b l e for
occupant of the home why not ask supervising their own children, so
for the father first aAd, if he is a t it is good to Use discernment when
home, take advantage of the oppor- it comes to leavfng literature with
bunity to acquaint him with the fine minors. But, b y using good judgwork that Jehovah is having done Merit, gome ~ ~ u b l i s h ehave
~s
had
3n earth?
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Two pioneers sharing in unassignec

territory work in Georgia placed 39C
bound b o k s , 858 magazines and ob.
-ained 106 new subscriptions durina the
ionth of July.
.+Peru
reports new peak in publisher!
2'7881 a lbmpercent
increase'
CamerOun. with
pubiishers
'u'Y. had a 22-percent increase. I t
t h e first month they had Over 'laooC
home
studies and
second monfh
report Over 300
pioneers. The
publishers average
hours
'.B
back-calls.
'eases in J
cs ana
Other ne
Over
last Y
averolg'
Burma;
300 publishers# a 22-percent increasei
Ma'agasy
with 263 pub'ishersd
a 34-percent jncrease; 'ndonesia, with
'1779
publishersl a 44-percent increasel
giving them an average Of
perceni
for the service year; and
publisherre a *'-percent
along with 14,419 home Bible studies.
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gregation servant sign the Record of
Christian Baptism on page 220 of the
Is a Lamp
M y Foot"?$
A writteA certificate is not what
makes you a minister of God. If You
are a
and baptized Chrisyou are an ordained minister
whGther you have a written staterne'nt- that- testifies to. your baptism

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pkiag~ ~ ~ ' 8 t,{i 0 ~
Kingdom a s recorded in the Bible
that conktitutes your ordination ~ i v l
the
iW UP to this res~onslbllity
i m 8 ~ ~ e & ? , " r , . \ ~ i ? ~for
g o ous~ personally to have some .written record of the
date Of Our baptism because we need
it a t various times: So, if you have
been immersed, we suggest that you
fill in the. 'spaces on page 220 of the
book calling for the place and date
of y&ur baptism, and then sign your
name. There is no need for the con-

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No doubt sou have 1
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word about the Society's annu - '
we think about Our work * eauca~ursanu student$ are just a
business meeting in Pittsburgh. We.., for When
November,
we
are
reminded
of
we had a grand time! On Sunday,
few of those to whom we can make
October 1, the beautiful Civic Arena what
the 'Ongregator says : "O' r
the offer of this exciting publication.
everything
there
is
an
appointed
there was just filled to capacity by
4 I n showing the book to teachers,
.
a
time
to
break
11,793 brothers from all across the time,
for example, yvhy not open it to the
:ontinent-Florida, California, Indi- down
an'd a time to
3 : 1-31 November really is Table of Contents and whet their
aria
Kansas and Canada ~l~~ a(EcQ.
special
time to break down the appetites, so to speak? Then you
250 members of our'Rethei
faith-shattering, morals-disintegrat- 'could refer them to pages 187-191,
ing theory of evolution in the minds where they will observe 248 uptodate references that amply. document
here for the firkt time, and they
persons. And we the points made in this publication.
.ere impressed by the fact that have just the instrument to do This alone will be a n eye-opener
business meeting, required by this in our new publication Did Man for many.
Here by EvoZution or by Creaqw, was in fact an occasion for Get
=And the Evolution book i s so
tion? Yes, it is a time to break dowri
,iritual refreshment The , three- these
teachings, but also it is well illustrated, isn't i t ? Pictures
hour program
reports on a timefalse
to build up faith in Jehovah, are often more persuasive than
+3e progress of the Kingdom work
in his written word, and in his words. Use them.
1 Peru Japan and Israel-reports
6 If some householders are dot inorganization. What a blessing it will
given b$ Society members just r e be
to take this liberating inritrument terested in the subject of evuIution,
cently arrived from these lands.
we can show them the section of
Specially enjoyed was the address
interested
this the book dealing with the permisof the chairman and vice-president, new book? What about tho-" with sion of wickedness. This is such an
-$rother Franz. He spoke on, the whom we placed the April 22 absorbing and faith4uilding suba b j e c t "In All Nations the Good Awake!, ,6Evolution or
ject too. Who is r&ponsible for
News Has to Be Preached First."
There were educa- man's wickedness? Why has wicked
He made the distinction between the
dentists, lawyers, ness been permitted for so long? Bow
much longer will it be tolerated? 'lr
a ~ ~ ~ ~ $ e , " , " '%it~?c~',i,",~$eers
,
"
~
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and many
oth- there a sound hope of a marvploaf
it
he
or hera1ding,,of "this ers*
good to
back On
who future? Notice that the material
.ood news of the Kingdom, a work be
showed even a spark of interest in in this part of the book, too, is well
described as
startling feature this
and when you
you documented.
of only this twentieth
7Traly each one of us should
could say something like this : "Did
appreciated,
were you enjoy the articles on evolution? be very enthusiastic about placing
mreetings and experiences from Well, when we went to our conven- the Evolutwra book with a s many
around the
read by the
tion this summer, an entire publica- people a s we possibly can during
retary-tyeasurer, Grant Suitera
tion on this subject was released the month of November. You ,may
was like being a t an international
I
help but think of you present it, with a booklet, for a cor
~ s e m b lfor
~ , we heard about preach- when I began to read this new book. tribution of 25c. But where exceI
ng amid difficulties in war-torn I,m sure you would enjoy it very tional interest is shown, why nc
rJigeria; construction of the large much. 1t96 placed on a contribution suggest they take one for themselves
iew branch office in B a z i l ; out- of only 2 5 ~ ~Remember,
"
too, broth- and several for their friends? Likely
standing iKIcrease in the Pioneer ers every one of these return calls many will contribute a dollar for
in Korea and Japan ; F1.ance's shduld be reported a s a back-call, if four books. A brother who tried this
VIemorial attendance of 41,274, and you
the
with whom in house-to-house work here in
the joy of 800 Yugoslavians who you placed the
Brooklyn placed 12 brooks in an hour
attended an assembly in Austria.
3 And you young folks, remember and twenty minutes one evening. Of
SOYbrothers, in harmony with the a11 the contacts you made during course, if you choose to place it in
;0ciety'$ -chartered Purpose, let's go April and May with your School- combination with either of the two
on heralding the Kingdom message, teachers and fellow students? latest bound books fore 75c, that
discipling willing listeners, and Wouldn't it be splendid to oeer them wonld be fine. But whatevei we dc
building godly personalities On the this new ~ublication?We believe all of us should work hard a t ou
*ight foundation.
that many -of them will thank you building effort, to make Novmber
Your brothers,
for offering it to them. Yes, school an outstanding month to Jehovah.'~
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-#Brothers,- you will recall how Moses, at he

threshold of the Promised Land, recounted the
F:L% marvelous things that God had done in directing
,r5,F&
h,-s+ and protecting his people. His words were so
1 upbuilding as he urged fellow Israelites to hold
to Jehovah their God for future success. (Deut.
8 7:12-16) Can we not also gain benefit from rei viewing the evidences of God's blessing upon us
during the progr--- -f the -967 service year?
i Surely we can!
-he report is indeed a cause for rejoicing, f,
i it shows that you have been working hard at
'making disciples of people.' For example, the
average
nurnbek of publishers here in the forty[e eight adjoining
states of the .United States
I showed an increase of about 2 percent, from
305,481 to 311,378. This was twice the increase
:il we had in the previous year. And our April
i neak of 328,648 was another cause for rejoicing.
h Proof of vmly ~iqpinlp.ma~ino
i q t o hQ nntpd
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you realize this means that, on the average, -ach

of you devoted about 115 hours to teaching and
preaching during the year? This is a great
deal of time, considering all the things you have
to do at home and in secular work. Satisfying
is it not, to know that so much time has been
given to Jehovah's praise?E;w- rYF=Fpn'r'xq
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The year was outstanding for pioneer activity.
an all-time peak of 9,954 pioneers having be&
reached in August. I n potential, their work
equals that of almost 100,000 ten-hour publi
ers! Our monthly average of regular and vaca
tion pioneers was 15,315, up almost 1,000 a
month over last year. And vacation pioneer
opportunities continue to receive excellent atten
tion. It shows a keen desire on the part of yob
brothers to grasp opportunities as you can, ever
when you have family and other responsibilities.
It may well be that one out of ten publishers
shared in vacation pioneer service during the
1967 service year. And this has contributed im
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r , obtained 1,061,110, an in
sent a fair-sized town, and here we have almost joicing. ~ o ~ e t h ewe
P-3FPx
now i the tzut. in crease of 183,467 new subscriptions over the 1966
four of such towns, people
*eport, or a 20.9-percent increase. Isn't it grati
@$Fd
line for everlasting life! G , c ..~ .
f
~ i n gto know that now, of every issue, about
Of course, it
the Bible stublec ..lat he ?d
us to lead
persons to the step of dedica- 785,000 copies of T h e Watchtower and 600,000 &@$&:
+inn Thorr. lxrero fin i n average, 247,957 Bible A ~ a k e ! magazines are being mailed to hC
addresses in this country?
-11nnn-11tnJ nanh month during the year,
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And as to individual copies 0 the magazine!
and the report indicates that you conducted a
total of over 14,000 more Bible studies tha in --you placed a total of 59,999,928! Besides that
6,179,567 books and booklets were distributed
1966. This is really very fine!
As to back-ealls, Congregation publishers aver-\ When we reflect on the fact that there are aboul
aged 3.6, and pioneers 28.5. Our grand total of 58,000,000 households in the United States, thic
return visits on people who are not Jehovah's r 5ns that, on the average, each household re
witnesses was -18,309,703. Just think what a ceived more than one piece of literature explr
tremendous amount of good all these calls did! ing the Bible's message of liberation! ;, --,:---- 2 *$$s
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And many of the calls involved extra time preOften, of course, we do not place a&ythiig&
paring for discussions or to answer questions. Nevertheless, our very presence at the door can
Also, as YOU well know, repeated calls were fre- have good results. I n one Italian Catholic area
quently required to find some of these people at of Brooklyn where publishers seldom have
home. So you have actually expended much mor
~ortunityto give a sermon, a woman told a
time and effort than appear on the report. Fine circuit servant's wife: "It gives me great courage
-m%pwT3-E
work, brothers&*$$$GA3
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see you people come to the doors." Yes, o u ~
in
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too, have uone mu,,, towa,,
making this a good annual report. One lady in
Virginia, for instance, told a circuit servant of
her observations, she having lived in many
different parts of the world: "You know, the
thing that's impressed me about you people is
the way you train your children. No matter
where we've lived, we haven't been there long
before some of the Witness ' .ildren called with
your magazines."
You elderly and infirm publishers also have
contributed to our excellent report. This you
have done, in many instances, by letter writing.
For example, one elderly sister in Iowa wro'
bout the Kingdom to all her children and othc
she knew. Result? A total of 26 subscriptions!
Another powerful factor in the witness given
during the past year has been the Society's filn
"Heritage" an3 "God Cannot Lie." There ha
ueen many private showings. At one of theat:
showings of "Heritage" to a church group, a
high school principal said he "would -endorsethe
showing of this film in every church, school and
social group concerned with the welfare of
youth." A multitude of people have seen "Heritage" by reason of the 194 TV showings since
June 1966. One young man who viewed it on TV
had planned to enter college that day. H
changed his mind and is now studying the Bible
with Jehovah's witnesses.
Films, public talks and li -ature have all
been widely advertised by leaflets (140,958,600
of them were printed for your use). These have
been effectively used in the field. Sometimes a
person may incline to discount the value of this
form of advertising thb Kingdom. Well, one
leaflet announcing the "God Cannot Lie" film
brought a man to a circuit assembly for three
e study was
days, with the result that a E L
started in his home.
Jhere is so much more we would like to tell
you about the year's report ! For instance, about
territory coverage. Briefly, it is estimated that,
on an average, both city and rural territory
throughout the country was covered about once
in six months this past year. But, of course, it
varies. Some city territories are covered often.
'One congregation in Florida, in fact, covered
its territory 26 times in six wonths! But sheeplike 'ones are still' being located. All in all,
brothers, 'the report shows encouraging progress
in the work rnak;=? djnni~lenKeep i+up!
I

regularly assigned territory,. a &rand v

was also given.this past year in unassigned
of the country. Responding to the reminda
it May's Kingdom Ministrg about the r
unassigned areas not worked for 'two or tl
years, hundreds of letters poured intl
Society's office requesting assignments to
for these areas.
Lh' e Society invited special pioneers to p ticipate in the campaign. Also, regular pioneerg
willing to spend 150 or more hours in such seu
vice each month were given some financial assistance under a special arrhgement. So, mafly
special and regular pioneer teams ,moved out .
into isolated districts and managed to conta~t
thousands of persons who otherwise would nu"
have heard the good news this year.
Truly the foretold willing spirit of "ods
people contributed immeasurably to the unpre;
cedented success of the 1967 unassigned territory
campaign. (Ps. 110:3) All told, thew were 568
congregations, besides pioneers and others, that
requested and looked after unassigned territories
this year. By this concerted effort it was poasibb
to cover all but 58 of the counties or parts of
counties available. This is the best coverage of
unassigned territory in the United States to date',
Consider the progress that has been made since
1960. That year we started off with 941 ur
assigned counties or parts of counties. By the,
close of the service ye? 564 of these had still not
been worked that summer. However, in 1962 only
91 -unassigned territories remained unworkid
at the end of the campaign. This year only 58
were not cared for by any cohgregation or pioneer, and you'll be glad to know that only 6 of
the 58 unworked, counties are completely unassigned, with no one doing any witnessing anywhere in the entire county. So, throughout th
United- States only 6 out of a to$al of 3,069
counties remained completely unworked.
And on closer scrutiny we find that only
relatively small portion of the total populi&io
that is the responsibility of the United Stat6
branch- remained without contact by you KIA,,
dom publishers during the past year. Of th
estimated three million people living- in
total unassigned territory, less than 100,000'
in territory not assigned d u r i ~
th-~ yea*
i

tne past. Surely the goo3 newsis being spread!

It is not possible as yet to assign all the terri
tory to congregations. I n most cases, congregations near unassigned territory do not have many
publishers and already have an extensive area
to cover in their regular assignment. Then there
is the great area of some unassigned territories
in comparison to the number of people living
within them. For example, let's take two counties
in Texas, Hudspeth and Culberson. These counties have a combined estimated unassigned po lation of about 6,000 persons. That does not
sound like so many people, does it? However,
they are difficult to reach because the unassigned
territory in these two counties covers roughly the
same areas as the states of Connecticut, Rhode
Island and Delaware! Thus it takes an expenditure of much time and money to reach the isolqted persons in these areas.
But how different the response in unassigned
territory from that often encountered in our
home fishing grounds! Here is a report from one
songregation sharing in unassigned territory
tctivity in Alabama: "There is something differa t about the rurals and small communities. I n
general people are more ready to receive one
and show hospitality. This gives us the opportunity to talk about the Kingdom. In cities
people are quicker to turn strangers away before
hearing what they have to say."
IVouldn't you enjoy working territory such as
;hat described in this interesting report? "People
e very friendly and many invite us in for
refreshments or a meal. Almost ~ 1 1had never
heard of Jehovah's witnesses and are very interested in people who are willing to make free
lrisits to preach the good news. It is often difficult
to depart, since people are eager to discuss the
Bible. At the end of the day, as we drive back
ihrough the territory, we note the friendly waves
~f those with whom we have talked."
Here are other experiences not at all uncomnon in unassigned territory: "We have been able
to organize a book study and have had 21 differ2nt persons in attendanee. With the assistance of
ive others, one Saturday and Sunday we
5ble to obtain 27 subscriptions and place 352
nagazines. Once my wife made six consecutive
:ails and obtained 12 subscriptions."
A group of publishers traveled 250 miles one
way to reach unassigned territory. Reporting on
:he rich blessings they enjoyed, they wrote:
"We found that mnrage plrnements are +?om

3 to 6 booas, - 3 to 50 r-.-,-dines, and 1 or 2 subscriptions Per day* This is n~ostencouraging.

Discussions in depth are usual and ma - studies
have been started on the initial call."
Yes, brothers, you have been giving a mighty
witness in d l areas of the country. As a resu
of your fine efforts, 13 congregations have bee
formed from isolated groups this past service
year. How wonderful! Truly, Jehovah has richly
blessed our united efforts to make disciples in
unassigned territory!

.U

Assemblies Built Us u p , Gave Wide Witnesf

Didn't we have fine assemblies this past servic

year too? What a stimulus to our disciple-making
"forts and what an excellent witness! You wi"
ut! happy to learn that, besides the "Disciplemaking" District Assemblies in 45 different
cities, we also conducted circuit assemblies in
more than 475 locations in 48 states. Many of
those circuit assemblies as well as 12 of the
district assemblies were held in towns and cities
never before used for such assemblies. By supporting the assemblies you shared in giving a
fine witness.
The Society seeks to give the greatest witness
by making special selection of _assembly cities.
For example, the 30 to 40 district assemblies
now being arranged for 1968 will, it is hoped, be
held in cities not used in 1966 and 1967. I n fact,
many of the places will be those not used for
eight to ten years- If all of our arrangements
work out, we shdl have district assemblie ' Iten
Cities not used in the last twenty years!
Another most encouraging feature, brothers,
is the far-reaching effect of your fine Christian
conduct observed at assemblies during the past
year. A high school principal in Washington, for
example, wrote the circuit servant: "I can most
honestly say that you left our facilities in much
better condition than you found them. . . .I think
We all learned a great deal from you. . . . I find
myself somewhat awed' by the respect I have
for you people.". And the business manager of
an Ohio school district wrote: "Our district hat
is off to you folks. Your complete organization
and handling of those thousands of people won
the admiration of our district employees and
weekend visitors. The behavior of the children,
the courtesy in the cafeteria, parking lot and
building in geneial were noted by all of us."
Isn'tit happifying to know that your conduu~
ha. been ch.--red with -?oreciati---? Think, to$

'? ihe fine witness given by the c-- 3ui asembly

programs ahd. all related, publicity! At Brookings, S.D., for instance, there were 25 spot,radio
announcements. At Ipswich, Mass., the radio station carried the public acfdress. At Mascoutah,
'll., despite the groups protesting our use of the
school auditorium, the high school board listened
:arefully to representations made by our brothers and, then determined to hold to their contract. Said the circuit servant: "The whole incident proved to be a good witness. As our brothers
.overed the surrounding territory they received
friendly reception and many favorable cornm-ents were heard."
Another point. Do you notice that people are
still talking about the Society's films ('God Cannot Lie" and "Heritage," used at our circuit
assemblies? Remember how one assembly program was built around the ((Heritage" film, en-'
couraging families to do things together? Hl
you put those suggestions into effect?
Recall, too, the excellent circuit assembly program developing the theme LcA,ddingto Our
Faith i~ndurance."It was fine to be reminded
of the importance of giving children reasons
from the Bible, not just rules. Then there was
the demonstration of help given to the 'cZeal-out"
family. Tactfully the servants explained that
their call on the family was not with field service
in mind, but to aid in the solution of the family's
;piritual pyoblems. The aim was to help the
iamily get down to regular family study and
meeting attendance. And, brothers, do you remember the point about greeting those who resume attending meetings? Don't discourage them
by telling them it's such a long time since you
last saw them. Have you practiced showing
w a ~ minterest in their spirituality?
The last, part of that program, you recall, came
right home to us individually, with analysis of
four spheres of activity: Personal and family
study, guarding against encroachment on our
ti= by t o much
~
TV viewing; our meeting attendance, making'sure we are there in mind as
well as physically; then the matter of predetermining our service-in-the-fieldtimes and sticking
to them, rather than sharing in the ministry in
a haphazard way; finally, there was our reereation. How do we use these occasions for relaxa' tion? What do we talk about? Do we use such
)pportunities to speak about spiritual matters?
No doubt about it, our circuit assemblies surely

..

ga.,
w llliwIJ "u\IYI-who attended have been much better equig
for effective participation in the disciplingj vier
to be done in the coming months. Let it be ou
firm resolve, brothers, to use our improved spil"
tuality for the blessing of our fellowmen a
the praise of the generous God who made a
these assembly benefits possible.
LI-L

Education for Everlastt'ng Life

Assemblies &re high points of the year's experiences, but throughout the year Jehovah provides education for life in the new system UP
t h i n g h o u r weekly meetings! Our conpega
tional study of the Life Everlasting bookA2isa
fme example. Didn't you enjoy those ch%pt&@.on
the antitypical' Jubilee, various baptisms, and'
marriage? .
In the Theocratic ~ i & s t School
r~
we listened
to more than 200 excellent talks. Wasn't it good
to have all these reminders of God's WaY
thinking? ;And how wonderfully service meeting
programs equipped us f o better
~
service -in the
field! T ~ Qour
, public meeting PTogram wag ex
livened by so many brand-new topics, presented in such a variety of ways! J U S
think
~ how m'Ucl
we all have karned at those mee@gs. We didn't
want to miss a single one*of those educational
sessions.
Vitally necessary to na for incitement of uut:
another to love and fine works were the weekly
Watchtower studies. Recall how practical
some of those topics we discuked: "Building on
a Vight Foundation with Fire-resisdant &terials," "Making Grateful Use of a ' P e n n r '
"Festivals of Praise to Jehovah: and "Keepin&
Free from the Spirit of Complaint." Could w
safely have missed this life-giving education

AssuredlY

That we did a ~ ~ ~ e c ithese

a t e g?nerouS Pr(
visions from our GO^! can be noted by the increase in average attendance f o all
~ congregation
meetiags. Attendance at the Theocratic Ministq
School rose from 70.9 to 76.1, while that ~ O the
T
78.9
to
82.8
perweekly book study jumped from
sent, About 5 percent more attended the 'IYatcktower study and the gervice meeting, figures for
which now stwd at 84.7 and, 75.4 pc ent n
spectively.
So, brotherk, go in mal-g this fine p~-,
-44.
Regular attendance at dl meetings is-impro*~

:inmJ

DUW
Assignments Liu

How
we are
for the training he
us in the
Ministry
He has
taken farmers and fishermen, fa'ctOry
and housewives, and through
his organization he has trained US
to be qualified ministers. Truly, We
do appreciate the fine provisions he
constantly makes for our care, ineluding the RCently revised publication QuaZif2ed to B e Ministers.
Are you makinggood use of it when
you Prepare your student talks?
We hope so.
One big question that
CODleS up when preparing a student
is, What setting
I use?
we have Our
all primed to ask a question that no
one has ever asked us in all the
Years that we have been in the ministry. That's not very practical, is
Of course, the one researching
the material gets the benefit of
research and we
enjoy hearLng him discuss it. But how much
more interesting and helpful it

be more lively when there is a threesided conversation. For example,

often when we conduct a study, it
is with a husband and a wife or
with a mother and a child We may
do that in the school too. br it may
be that, when you are making a
back-call a neighbor comes in and
tries to 'disrupt things by asking
somewhat hostile questions. We have
the situation so ,-hat the
to cope
progress of the householder is not
hindered. These things really happen. And it is what
that we wdnt to use. If we keep in
mind that true religion is a way
of life, that it influences everything
we do, then we will remember that

Announcements

*NOTICE: The congregation report

card sent to the S o c l e t ~d ~ o u l dshow
only the activity
for be
thecompiled
congregation
publishers.
I t should
from
t h p weekly record sheet kept by the
assistant congregation servant, not from
the new Congregation Field Ministry
chart. Pioneer reports are sent to the
Society on cards provided for that
purpose. Congregations that sent in a n
incorrect report for September are reuested to write a letter stating wh$t
settings m a y be taken, from, ang- ;fBures should be subtracted from thew
thing
do in life. ~f the material September report.
You may want to use the sermon
we are discussing is really someime to Rejoice" (April 1967 Kzngthing that we would use from house do??%Ministry) during December. The
to house or on a back-call, fine. I t ~crlPturesare Luke 21:28 and 2 Peter
is good to use such a setting. ~~t
~ ; f ~ 0 ~ 4 . 0 f " s :Yg:icpyfer9
0~~
use any
if not, then it may be useful to have
Literature oFers: ~
~ New
another setting.
%orld Translatton and one booklet
watch:
your material for
$1. January through April
tower subscription campaign dubscri
two people
might
be something
settle a nthat
argument
would help
Pos- tion
lets for $1.
Watchtowet
Please order
and booklets
tdree boofand
sibiy your setting could be
at inciease magazine supplies now.
for meetings for field
home, helping two children when s ~ rSuggestions
v i c e :We+ of November 12: get-

~~l$,"m~~~h~e~~~~i"U",eS~~,"~,"f~
-nation. I n this may we would
be making our assignments live,

le pro~lem.,kt other nmes, - ~ t e r i a1 may be most appropriate for a

setting that depicts your own family
study sessions.
5 Here are some further suggestions : Sometimes a t noontime on
the job one might get the opportu(Continued ow page 8, COZ. 1)

riihht

W ~ " ~ ~ instructions
t s ~ ~ l say that they
rnent get
ProgreSses,
into a quarrel.
the speaker,
As the arguthe tlng our Bible students to meetings.

$7:~;:;',$~&222b"eg~
*go"p"erE;"s;

for talks numbers three and four one

assistant is assigned by the school father Or mother, could walk in, set of Field ~ e k v i c eand ~ i b l ; Study Re
-ervant, but others may also be used. them down and reason 'with them
D ~ ~ ~ ~
ORering
~ O thl , " j
n Some instances, the situation Can from the S c r i ~ t u m sto b e l ~ , s e t t l e +Many brotherk have e ~ j o y e dml&
did experiences by sharing m mag

A:v

( Cont'd) 10 m in : Making Our Assignments zine work on the world's Thanksgivnnsame ones for the entire series of Live- Question-and-answer coverage, holiday which falls this year c
servantdemonstrations that will be held twice preferably by
~ h u r s d i y ,November 23. Why not ti,
10 min: Presenting the Good News. lt?
a month fiqm now through March.
Chairman briefly reminds audience Questipns and answers along with *Are you thinking about it? Why nat
if pashat we all are making special effort brief interview of publisher who has plan on vacation pionqerin
ro encourage those with whom we started studies from magasine place- sible, durin December ant? increasstudy to attend meqtings. Suggest ments. ALSOdiscuss how offering "New your joy. ~!feaserefer to page 199 <
'that if they have already tried sev- World Translation:' can open oppor- the book "Your Word Is a Lamp to
- eral' times
to build up interest in tunities to start studies.
My Foot" for Pequirements.
meetings they may want to take along 25 min- "Your Word Is a Lamp to *New
publications available:
another bublisher to let that publisher MY FO&"
"All Scripture Is Inspired of God
Chairman comments very briefly
and Beneficzap
-Fren~
help to stimulate interest in meetings.
Demonstrhte: Two publishers ar- that servqnt body is made up of maGod's. Way Is Love (revised)
-ive a t ho-me for study; introauctions ture Christians and all of them have
-English
nade. Visiting publisher says that he assignments to be of help to ug. We *Again available in U.S.A.:
"This Good News of the Kingdom"
(or she) has heard about how well are going to get better acquainted.
they are doing in their study of the
Call them to the front, one a t a time.
-Chinese
3ible. Get ready to $tart study.
Some mdy be called .on simply to *Out of stock in U.S.A.:
Chairman interrupts, ~ u g g e s t sthat state to the congregation what they , ''Things in Which Yt Is ImpssibZa
ve see what happens a t conclusion do a s servants. Others may be interfor God to Fie" (pocRet edition)
~f study.
viewed with a series of questions
-Span! s11
Demonstrate: Publisher conducting .Emphasis should be on the ways they
Qualified to Be Ministers C p a u h
,tudy mentione that both of them serve their brothers in the congreWhen God.Is king p e r AEL the
attend meqtings a t Kingdom Hall to- gation; records may be discussed to
Earth
--Spanish
gether. O t h e r publisher Promptly some extent, but .highlight their value +Orders for copies of the 1968 Yeal
follows through with enthusiastic corn- to the congregation Draw comments book .and calendar in English may b
about public talk and "Watch- largely froni informition in the book submitted starting November 27 ar
owerw study; explains that new at- on pp. 124-132, 636-152 (par. 1). ~ a l ithose'
in othe
ma b~
enders are not called on to comment o n one congregation book study S e r - dered two w&kslanguakes
later. The %earbook
~nlesstbey volunteer' invites newly vant to speak for them all Ask one is available In English,
Spanish and
interested couple to &end meeting pubric speaker to 'represent all.
German 50c each Cal ndars are avallwith them that week. Arrange to pick
If there are any servants' positions able in hnglish 'Danisg, Dutch French.
them up.
not currently filled by brothers, .but German ~in<ish., Italian iapanesc
Chairman: Tf those with whom you sisters are. helping to care for the Portu ukse Spanish and gwedlsh 8 re studying are not yet attending work explain that. (See P. 120 par 1.) each $ion;eFs on the list before jdly 1
leetings, why not try this sug~estion The kisters may be abked t d explain 1967,'may recelve a free Yearbook b;
rlthin the next week or two.
frqm their seats. what Work they are making request of their literatme ser
doing to assist
carin$ for conme- vant. 'pis will be included in the eon
M E ETl
ECE
ER gation interests;
gregation order, and, later, credit ma$
Theme: Jealously Guard Liberty- 5 min: Concludin comments. During be r e uested for the pibneer's co y of
giving Worship-Gal. 5:l. Song 54.
December publ?shefs may continue to the fearbook. Pioneer? may 'o%tain
10 min: Introduction text comments use sermon "Time to Rejoice" (April additional Yearbook copies a t 15c each
and talk on month'; serGice theme. 1967 "Kingdom Ministry") or anv Elease order Yearbook copies and call
"ee Dec. 3 iaCv, "Watchtower."
other s e r q o p desired. Song 3.
-?dam through your congreffatior
Your Service Meetings

An all-time peak of 46.81

publishem
reported i n Brazil during August. This is
a 25-percent increase over last yead
Nine district assemblies in Malawi a!tended by 25,830, with 1.4 18 baptJ~ed.
friendly relatioliship is built up with New peak of 1 8.51 9 publishers i n *uusf
the householder, As you discuss var- for a 23-percent increase in spite of opious articles together, you can,t
help but learn something about his gsition encountered il) many localitiesZambiq reports eight district asseminterests and views on the issues of blies
attended by 39.1 11 . and 1.129
the day.
beneficial this knowledge and friendly relationship are baptized. Twenty-percent increase in pubin selecting topics for study that, ghers in August.
new
peaks: Burma,
will be mostappealing. ~
~mags-~ Other
l
~ publirher
,

T H E GOOD N E W S

ving the Way for

Bible Studies
tly one of the brothers here
took a group of college
students on a tour of the Service
Office. Most of them already knew
of our house-to-house activity, but,
before conducting the tour, this
brother wanted to be Sure they fully
routes provide an excellent
understood the real purpose of our foundation
for starting Bible studies.
ministry and so he told them : "The
Bfter a few calls you might place
f~yt",~hrk;;~:P,;;~
",;'e;~;
a booklet when delivering the magsreason we conduct
Bible zincs Or, if you prefer, you might
studies with those whom we find in- point
to one
of the
articles
with
study
questions
in the
first issue
terested in God,s Word.,, Now that the
Of the Awake! each month. If you
they knew the objective of,our minisof 'Ornething
in the publicstry the tour resulted in an increased
ip;re;reciationfor the motive behind tions that would be of particular
interest to the householder, you can
our work.
a question on that point and
what this
said is true. ask
show how the literature readily proThe Bible study work Ls the foremost vides
the ~ j b l answer.
~ , ~ ~~~k up
neans by which persons are aided to the scriptureh
@gether. If it seems
learn of Jehovah's purposes. When appropriate, consider several paraWe place literature with interested graphs. Before leaving, review with
persOns it is
to the householder what he has learned
them about this home
and arrange to discuss the next few
s b d service.
~
Even if YOU have dlffi- paragraphs the following week.
.
culty in starting
you may
4 By using magazine routes to pavk
have fine source of
the way for Bible studies it has
$ ~ d ~ h a ~ i ~ ~ ~ e e ~ ebeen
~ ~possible
~ , " to,start
" z studies
i ~ ~without
!outes! Have you told those to whom difficulty in territory where there
sol,, deliver magazines that you is indifference or even prejudice.
your objective in view
11d like to conducts regular hame
Bible study with them? When *OD when pla&ng magazines, we believe
:all back on -your oiagazine place- that you too will find the door open
merits week agter week, a warm, 'to. many fine Bible studies.

($ont9b) went out pn strike have had the

nity to do some incidental witness- opportunity to explain their position
ing; that might be a very useful before union membefs, and / a s a
2nd practical setting. Or, we might result no fine b a s lmposed upon
suggest a conversation in the waiting- them. This Could be used for a setroom a t the doctor's office. Or, per- ting for scriptures on Christian neuhaps explaining to a schoolteacher trality. And there is also the setting
why our children do not share in hol- of a service talk. It Usually is apiday celebrations. I n other words, propriate when the others are not.
settings may be taken from anything 7 If any of you have difficulty in
we do in life.

~ a k i Our
n ~ Assignments Live

*,

with a 25-percent increase, 3 0 6 publishers reporting. Fiji, with peak of 3

publishers; 7 2 7 attended public talk = K
district assembly. Ghana, with 10.034
publishers, a 14-percent increase; pubIisheri
averaging 14*5

What. may be reg?rted as time

went in the
service?
bo~;is guesti'on is answwed in the new
"Your Word Is a Lamp to a y
F m t *: on pages 104 105. There you
will
'notice
that when
it bays
to be
reported is from
youtime
~ersonally
make you
your
firstyour
calllast
in call
the te'rritory
until
leave
and thls
is true whether anyone is a i home or
not. So yodr report may differ from
that of others in your group he best
thing to do is to ljlan you; work so
busy
that everyone
for the full
in th$
tlme
group
set aside
ca;l keen
for
the service.
I t is also stated that, if two pub:
lishers work together both may count
the time a s long 2s both share in
giving tge witness. In most cases no
more
than
are some
needed
to handle
any call.
Buttwo
if for
reason
more
than two
go to the same
home Bible s t u e , .as, for e x a i m ~ l ,~f
~
~
n
~
~
e
these should be the ones who actually
share in giving the witness.

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:ere a t headquarters we have

been enjoying ma.ny blessings by
having with us the Kingdom Minis"For what?" You may ask. 50 out a simple sermon they could
try School students from all parts do the Kingdom preaching work- give and then invite them to go along
of the country. We hear many The remaining time is short, and, with you and use it in the field.
enriching and inspiring experiences a s Jesus put it, "the, good news has The Bible is what they have been
from these students. There is one to be preached first, before the old studying, and it is the very book
that we would especially like to system COmes to its 'end. (Mark that we are offering this month,
10) True, there are more than so they should be delighted to place
share with you. One of the students
was a t one time a commander in 300,000 helpers in the field. in this the New World Translation with
the American Legion and he related country, but we know You will agree others and encourage them to study
that DKm? are Ileeded to get the job it. Their spontaneous, genuine exthis experience to us:
pressions of appreciation for how it
Back in 1950 the local post he
December is One of those months has helped t-hem will do much to
commanded needed funds and the
Legion Hall was rented to >ehovah7s when We give special attention to encourage others to obtain it. Of
witnesses. Soon thereafter, one of inviting other people to have an course, you may want to take new
his officers charged that the Wit- active share with Us in praising ones along with you in the magazine
nesses took down the flag. TO find Jehovah. These come basically from activity or on one of your back-calls
out for himself, he sat in on one those with whom we study. At our or studies. Wherever you start ther
of their meetings. The flag was still servibe meetings recently We have in the service, help them to see whaL
there, and he liked what he heard. been learning of things we might a joyful work it is aqd how vit;
He asked many questions and a Say to our Bible students to direct that they continue in it.
Bible study was started with him. their attention to Jehovah's or@4 There will undoubtedly be son
As he progressed in knowledge, the nizatio?. Have You applied these who need special assistance. WoulBible's teaching of true Christian suggestions a t Your studies? Are it help you yopng publishers to have
love that reaches over all national\ those with whom You study ready a simple sermon you could usebarriers won out. He resigned from for servlee? If so, by all x n t ~ n sIf so, why not ask your parents t,
membership in the Legion a t an invite them to share in the ministry work one out with you and then
-pen assembly, explaining his po- this month.
practice it a t home? New publishers
.ition and then walking out. His
If someone is ready for service, will appreciate like assistance. Some,
wife fanatically opposed his resig- You can put his mind a t ease by -too, are elderly or confined to their
ation, hurled shameful epithets a t describing the help that will be given homes and could use help eithe
-im and left him, taking along his him, So he won't think he will with transportation or in writing lei
two daughters and all his posses- be on his own. You could sit ters. Why not find out if some o
ions. The local Witnesses rallied to down with the new ones and work the elderly or infirm are doin
,,is assistance. Now, after many
incidental witnessing that they may
years he is conducting a study with half-hour talk, to get them started not be reporting? I n one experience
bis oider daughter, now grown up in the right way. Incidentally, we we heard a t Bethel, an elderly siste
and married and away from her also heard that Brother Knorr is who was reporting very little se
mother's influence. He rejoices to be planning to visit a few of the vice was actually writing letters an,
serving unxler God's appointed Com- branches in the Giribbean area and talking the truth some thirty hours
Central America late in Novembet. each month to children and other
mander, Jesus Christ.
We have also heard some encour- There is certainly a lot of work non-dedicated persons. Now this
aging experiences from the Gilead to be done around here, and, of time is being reported, and she is
students, the 45th class of Gilead Course, there 1s n~uchwork for all happy about it. We know that you
having opened on October 23. You of US to do in,distribution of the publishers want to assist such one,*
may be interested to know that this ?ff3w world TWMtslation during De- even though it means going out o
class is made up of 101 students, cember and in aiding others who your way, so be sure to keep your
46 brothers and 55 sisters. They want to share with us in liberty- eyes open to see opportunities to aid
come from 11 different lands and giving worship- We send all You all who are not strong.-Rom. 15:1.
Our warm love and
Are we not glad that we heard
average 25.8 years of age and 8.9 dear
years in the truth. About half the greetings and pray Jehovah's ?less- the "help wanted" call and ~esponc'
class is studying Spanish and the '"6 upon you and Your mlnlstry ed? Indeed we are! Let us joyfull,
others are studying French. On reg- to Him through Jesus Christ.
aid others to know that their help
istration day Brother Knorr gave
;g~.~-:Your brothers,
is wanted in publishing the "good
thm a most helpful three-and-ahz-.-w BROOTCLPN,BRANCH
OFFICE news."
%

holiday season perhaps offering sugfor rhagazin? presentations.

Theme: Expanding Our Praise to gestions
See also "Make Sure pages 236-238.
Jehovah. Song 61.
Have
all
reported
service by 15th
5 min : Introduction, text, comments. of month? Remindfielh
brothers to study
20 min: "Your Word I s a Lamp to material in "Lamp" book, pages 186
My Foot."
College students assigned to do through 198, for next week. Song 51.
,
~ublishers
research on ~ i t n e s k e s visit
t o get information about organization FOURTH MEETING I N DECEMBER
Theme :. Accepting and Appreciating
and how i t functions. This is not
first discussion; what was mere curi- Our Privileges of Ser,vice. Song 18.
osity a t first has turned into genuine 5 m in: Introduction, text, comments.
interest.
Base discussion on pages 152 through 7 min: Preparing Others to Become
170 in book, but in answering ques- Praisers of God. (Urgency of preachtions direct attention to . t h e Bible, ing.)
On your home Bible studies this
reading some texts quoting others.
week or two did you discuss the
Make the thoughts iA third and fourth past
Scriptural
basis #or preaching work?
sentences a t top of page 168 perme
Ready for next step; let's look in a t
discussion.
:onclusion
of
study.
15 min: "Help Wanted."
Demonstrate : Publisher says: "BeQuestions and answers; possialy a
demonstration of assistance being I fore we conclude our discussion, there
given to a n irregular publisher to are two scriptures t h a t I would like
share in the service, or by. parents to to share with you. They show why
Jehovah's Witnesses feel such Urgency
help children in the service.
8 min: Preparing Others to Become
"db,"t2 ,
~
$
m
t,"ptittFz
~
~
Praisers of Jehovah.
~~~~h~~ 24:14-end of wicked
Are those with whom y?u conduct system close
a
t
hand.
a home Bible study attending congreWhether your study is new or one
gation meetings yet? If not, keep on
longer duration we suggest you
inviting them. But whether they have of
discuss
these pointk with the houseresponded yet or i o t we suggest that
you apply the foldwing suggestion holder.
within the next week or two.
20
"your Word Is a Lamp to
Demonstrate: Same householders a s My Foot."
previously same publisher conducting
Pages 186 through 198 to be covered
study. AS' study concludes, publisher by audience participation
questions
says: "You have observed the way and answers. Encourage Lpontaneous
t h a t Jehovah's witnesses carry on their answers, rather than searching for
preaching work so I thought you answers from book. Brothgr in charge
would be intereked in the Scriptural should know material well to be sure
basis for it. Would you open your points are covered. Use questions
Bibles to Acts 20:20?" Show that below"Opportunities to Share in Special
apostles called from house to house;
so do we. Turn to Psalm 148:12, 13 Privileges of Service". HOW does a
-all
in congregation have a share. mature Christian feel $bout taking on
Next, Luke 8:1-training
is provided added responsibilities in Jehovah's
service? What do thp Scriptures say
ntil one gains experience.
Unless those with whom you study about the need for personal progress?
.re really ready for it, not necessary What is required on our part if we
,-o invite them in service a t this point. are to show a n increase a s a result
This is just one step in preparation. of our work? Name a factor that is
basic to any real progress, and explain
2 min: - ~ c c o u n t sservant's report.
10 m in: Concluding comments. High- what should be done about it. ~f
light suggestions on opportunities to some are not regularly and effectively
place "New World Translation." Ap- sharing in the back-call and Bible
propriate Announcements. Song 11. study work, what is recommended,
and why? TO what privilege does
THIRD MEETING I N DECEMBER Romans 15~1,2 direct our attention
and how can it be handled in practicai
Theme: Serving Confidently with ways?
How can a person become
God's Clean Organization. Song 88.
qualified to be a n appointed servant?
5 min: Introduction, text, comments. (Serving Where the Need 1s G y a t e r )
10 min: Question Box. Book study What 1s meant by territory where
servant discusses with his group, in- the need is greater'? What viewpoint
cluding ,children, how they can all does the Bible encourage us to have
make bttck-calls and should report toward such territory? In what way
those they make, including deliveries can this territory be cared for? (Reguon magazine routes.
lar Pioneer Service)
much of
15 min: Presenting the Good News. one's time is required to be a pioneer?
Discussion with audience; include How should young people who are
demonstration of lacing. Bible when finishing school view pioneer service?
person says he has one; also how to (Read and emphasize p. 194, pars. 2
start a study whether the Bible is 3.) Who may be a pioneer, and horn:
placed or not.
does one apply for this service? What
20 min: "Your Word I s a Lamp to responsibilities does one enrblling a s
My .Foot."
a pioneer accept? id^^ his field
Discourse on the subject "Keeping
the Congregation Clean," pages 170 ministry, what other responsibilities
through 186 in book. To be handled does a pioneer have? What place does
preferably by one of the committee. secular work have in his life? How
Cover briefly the main points of the long are pioneers encouraged to stay
entire chapter so everyone gets overall on in that service, if possible?
picture, but concentrate on any aspect 8 m-in: Branch letter. Family dismost needed in your congregation. Use cussion.
scriptures, particularly on points that
10 min: "Organized to Help." Talk
you emphasize.
10 min : Concluding comments. May by mature brother warmly expressing
wish to discuss what to s a y during appreciation for the fine help rendered
SECOND MEETING I N DECEMBER

by the congregation book study servants and others who are working so
diligently to assist their brothers. Also
include in talk some questions for
audience to answer.
10 min: Concluding comments. Include items from Theocratic News;
encouragement to read "What Is
Needed for Salvation" in December 1
1967 "Watchtower" before invitin;
new' ones in servlce; arrangements for
helping those not yet in service before
end of month; reminder to study

FIFTH

MEETING

IN

DEC

1BER

This meeting may be planned locally. However, you may wish to switch
the sermon for the " W a t c h t ~ ~ ~ r
ce
campaign to this meeting if the st
meeting falls on December 2
FIRST

MEETING

IN

JANUARY

Theme: Made Powerful Spiritually,

2 ~ ? ~ i eThough
~
~Weak~ Physically.
~
~ Song 21.
10 min: Introduction, text and com-

g-'

ments along with talk on theme for

the mbnth taken from article,,in January s'
19689 "Watchtower'
20 min: "Your Word I s a Lamp to
My Foot."
Pages 199 through 207, to be covered
with audience participation. Brother
assigned this part should know material well to assure good coverage. Use
questions
(Vacation Pioneer Service) Who are
the Ones that enroll a s vacation ploneersj and when may a Person share
in this service? (Also, ask how many
locally have been vacation pioneers
a t some time.) What are the preenrollment requirements? What a r e
the service goals for vacation pioneers? How do those who have been
vacation pioneers feel about this service? (Special Pioneer Service) w h a t
is special pioneer service? HOW do
special pioneers go about organizing
new congregations? So, what quallfications are needed by special pioneers?
Outline their service goals and the
provis!ons made .tp help them both
materially and ~ p l r l t ~ a l l y
What
.
Bible
record is a special Source of inspiration to those reaching out for special
pioneer service? (Missjonary Service)
Was missionary servlce a part of
first-century Christianity, and why?
What moves a Person to become a
missionary? How long have some missionaries been in their assignments,
and how do they feel about their
work? What special training is given
to prospective missionaries, and who
qualify for i t ? HOW do missionaries
obtain the material necessities of life?
What desire and what experiences
Can Soon cause one to forget any
strangeness about the way of life in
his missionary territory? (Read p. 205
Par. 1.) . (Bethel Service) Why doeA
the S o c l e t ~ operate Bethel h ~ m e s
branch offices and printing plants and
what kind of work is done the&? Is
there any similarity between such

is^^^^, ~ ~ ~ i $ ; e bge:
h eG

family schedule. 'Who may qualify for

Bethel service? w h y do you view
Bethel service a s a special privilege?
Regardless of our personal circumstances, what place should God's service have in our lives? (Read p. 207,
Par. 3.)
(Colztinzled On page 3, Coi?. 1)

Organized hw Help
'IsnYit pleasant to have a

in us, so, without prying into our

private affairs, he simply asks if
he can be of help Or perhaps we
have not turned in a service report
for the month, so he checks with us
about it. Why does he do it? Because
he cares for us. He believes that, a s
~ " , i s ~ ~ ~ g~ i ~ ~i ~~ Jehovah's
to~~share
~, "hin-servants,
the
~ preaching
we really
workwant
; so
group. Though he has personal mat- he
t'
be
Of assistance.
+rs to care for, perhaps a family,
Perhaps there have been occa3t he endeavors to organize his
life in order to be of help to u s - SiOnS when you had an
we appreciate all the services hi to give a student talk and you asked
your book study servant for assis--nders to us don't we?
about
he does tance. After 3'ou spent a little time
for us. E~~~ week he
a discussing i t together, the whole job
fine Bible study for our spiritual seemed easier, didn't it? How glad
to have a brother like
upbuilding, helping u s to get a YOU were
who was willing to
Or,
clearer understanding of points that that
it may be that you put forth a spewe may have found
Also, he cia1
effort
to
comment
a
t
the
W
a
t
c
hmakes arrangements for field service tower study, and afterward your
to fit our circumstances He regularly obtains territory id which we book study servant let you know
can work. When we need to go along how good it was to hear your exwith someone else in the service, pression. It warmed your heart,
either for training or encouragement,
What the People Need
he is glad to arrange for it. He even
1 DO the people in your territory
makes it a point to go with US
himself from time to time.
that the end
the
If we have IEen missing the system of things is close a t hand?
meetings for some reason, he may Do they know that their choice of
stop by our home to see us, or religion, and what they do about
perhaps give us a call on the phone. it, will determine whether they will
He knows that we need the meetings be among the survivors? Do they
in order to stay spiritually alive. really know the difference between
~e realizes that there may be prob- their own religion and what the
lems that are keeping us away from Bible teaches? These are things that
Jehovah's table. He is interested they need to know, aren't they?
These are points that we want to
Your Service Meetings
impress on their minds, and you
\5 min: S u g g e s t e d
sermon
will be glad to know that these are
Watchtower" campaign.
heme: Finding Security by Turning the truths that will be emphasized
God.
in the straightforward articles in
a. 59:7, &World
lacks security be- T h e W a t c h t o w e r during the forthcause of forsaking God
coming W a t c h t o w e r campaign. This
Prov. 1:33-Ones
who listen to wisdom is what the people need.
of God enjoy security
2 HOWcan we help them to benefit
~ s for
k suggestions on introducing
sermon t o fit local circumstances and from it? By getting the W a t c h t o w e r
~ ~ a t ~ n ~ ~ ~S 'f ~f ~~ magazine
~'
t~ ~f into
~ ~ their
C ~
hands.
$
During
- s k . "Security is important to every- the coming months each issue will
?emisn't that true? W e would appre- begin with a n article on a topic
.a;? being free from fear, danger and that you will find most people willing
lxiety about the future. Y e t there
rs great insecurity, and mpst people to talk about, something that they
are affected b y it. The Bible shpws want to know about. For example:
clearly w h y this insecurity exists. "Where Can You Find Security?"
Note tpese words at Isaiah 59 :1 and
8 . . . T h e n as a transition t o Prov- and "Securit~ That Even Money
erbs 1:33, " I t i s apparent that the Cannot Buy." These subjects will
wisdom of man has not produced se- lead into the plainspoken discus9,tFi
sions of truth mentioned above. This
might say, "The 'Watchtower' maga- iS something that We Can offer
zine offers a guide t o t h e Bible's enthusiastically. How beneficial i t
: ~ ~ " ~ ~ ~ { & f e c ; ~ ~ ~ $ n " , ~ " , " a ~will
f ~ ~be to have information of this
refer t o ,sphcific article.] YOU m a y sort going into the homes of subhave i t for a year for just one dollar. scribers twice a month! That is
Three
are given as a gift what we want to arrange. There are
with it."
~f time allows, sermon m a y be dem- many ~ p p ~ r t u n i t ito
e ~obtain sub~strated.
scriptions, but, among others, be
f min: " W h a t the People Need."
sure to give the house-to-house work
Enthusiastic talk arousing interest for a prominent place in your service
"ie "Watchtower" campaign.
I min: Concluding comments. Song program. I t is here that most sub105.
scri~tionsa r e obtained.

friend, one that you know is truly

with your welfare and
is interested in you and your probl?ms? That is what the book study
endeavors
be. He sees
Ie imp0rtance
a warm

L t

what

(Cont;t!

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didn't it? ~t made YOU thank God

for his provision of brothers who do
so much to build US UP.
'yes, the book study servants are
brothers whose love for Jehovah
and his people moves them to givc
freely of their time to help US.
How much we appreciate them! We
can truly say of them a s Paul said
of Epaphroditus, ''keep holding men
of that sort dear."-Phil.
2 :29.

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done t o h61p
not i n service
yet.
December
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Malawi had a fine new peak of 18

5 4 9 publishers in September. O n October
23d a ban was announced against Jehovah's witnesses because they were "dangerous to the good government of the
State." Appeals have been taken, as the
reasons given for the ban were based
on false charges. During September, prior
to the ban, in one small area 1 5 homesi
of brothers were pulled down and the
brothers assaulted. The missionaries have
now been ordered out of the country.

1 of the 66 Bible books. All this for

only $1.
"New orl la Translation"
4But still some people prefer to
l T h e very fact that the Bible stick to the Bible they are acuas long been the best selling book customed to and do not want a "new
alerts us to the fact that many I Bible," a s they view it. What then?
eople already have a copy in their While they may not be interested in
lomes. So, a s we present the New another Bible, they might very much
.;VorZd TransZation a t the homes in appreciate having a home Bible
Italy reports a new peak of publishers
December, we will not be surprised study. Here is where we can use for September of 1 1,402. This is 1,375
rhen many say, "Oh, I have a the direct approach to good advan- more than last September. Publishers contib'le." But very likely what they tage, explaining that a s Bible teach- tinue to average 1 0 hours.
ave is a Douag Version, which was ers our work is to arrange for free
South Africa reports that so far for
originally published away back in home Bible studies, using the Bible eight
assemblies the public meeting atten1610 C.E., or a King James Version, of their choice.
dance has been 16,253, with 296 bapwhich was first published in 1611 5 Our work is to see that this book tized.
C.E. If that is the case, they may that has long been a best seller
At Holbrook, New York, a faithful
readily agree that there is much becomes the best read and underin the Bible that is difficult to stood book among people of all older brother witnessed to a college stuunderstand or they may have noted nations who love Jehovah. Let us dent. He was so interested they studied
the archaic language that is used. work with that goal in view during together three or four hours a day for
23 days. He was then baptized, and now,
2 I t may be of interest to them, December.
over a year and a half later, the young
Len, to realize that the New World
lrransZation is not just another Bible,
SEPTEMBER SERVICE REPORT man is pioneering.
but a modern version prepared
Av.
Av.
Av.
Av.
=+-5,
-5Pub. Hrs.
with a view both to accurate transB-C BI.St. Mags.
Queition
Box
w
949 141.5 54.6 6.7 151.7
lation of the original thought of Sp'l Pios.
PIOS.
10,516 95.0 38.9 4.8 99.5
Is it true that back-calls may be
+9e Hebrew and Greek text and to Vac.
Pios. 4,037 82.4 26.5 2.2 79.0 reported even when deliveries are
of modern understandable lan- Pubs.
300,967
9.7 4.3
.6 12.0 made on a magazine route and when
316,469
wage. I t is now available
- - - in corn--- T O T A L
a phone call is made to invite a newly
Derson to a meeting?
interested
- - - ple&f~rminEnglishandSpanish,
Public Meetings Held: 19,468
Yes that *is true. The important thing
k i t h the Christian Greek Scriptures
is
to
keep
in regular touch with these
OCTOBER
also available in French, Portuguese.
~ e o ~ ltoe further their interest in Av.
Av.
Av.
Ar.
Gqman, Dutch and tali an. -some
God's
Word.
Pubs.
Hrs.
B-C B1.St. Mags.
First of all, keep in mind that a
interesting comparisons of scripture
Pios.
881 145.0 62.8 7.5 158.3 back-call almost always involves a
renderings are found in "Make Sure Sp'l
PIOS
10687 996 426 5 0 1155 return visit to an unbaptized person
of ALZ l'pngs; Hold Fast to What ~ a c . ' ~ i o s .8:492 82:6 3012 214 9418 who previously showed interest an1
299,178 10.0 4.5
.6 12.7 to count the call you must contad thaw
Is .Fine, pages 52 and 53, which TPubs.
O T A L 319,238
person Also the visit should be made
might well be used to show the
Public Meetings Held: 22,922
the int'ention of making a backadvantage of the New World Trans- U N I T E D S T A T E S G O A L F O R 1968 with
call. What you are able to do on the
Zatio.n in obtaining a clear axtare- I
call may depend to a large extent on
342.516 Publishers
the householder but good is accomciation of the meaning of the &?ripplished even by 'making contact again,
H O W DID WE DO?
tures. Sometimes just letting the
the call may be counted if it
Look at the
growth
and and
conforms to the points italicized above.
read a few verses from activity
reflected in the above
reports
you may. stop by to have
the New World Translation is We held up printing the .septembe; a Sometimes
Bible discussion with one of these
enough to help him appreciate how report until we were sure. it was tor- persons
perhaps to conduct a home
as
some
congregations
misununderstandable it is and the advan- derstood how to send in their report* Bible siudy. At other times you may
tage it has over older translations. SO this allows for some com~arisonI simply drop off a piece of literature
those increasing publisfier fig- for him to read or invite him to a
3But do not forget the other Note They
represent an average of meeting. Usually 'your return visit will
h e features of this Bible. The ures.
11,958 more workers in the field for be made in person either by going to
concordance, or Index of Important September and October than for the his house or by hiving him come to
months last year. The regular yours. But at times the return. visit
Bible Words, is a wonderful aid same
ranks continued to swell with may of necessity be by writlng a ';o any sincere person who wants pioneer
a peak of 10 687 in October 1n:every let& in which Gou give a further
uo study the Scri~tures.The amen- feature of s&vice for saecial. remlar witness or it may be made over the
kt may simply be a phone call
dix has some
fnterestingaOc- congregation
and vacation pioneers- as ' w d a s phone.
~ublishers' October was to invite him to a meeting, or to tell
trinal information on subjects
better than ~ e p t e m b e i Likely the him about a congregation meeting that
a s Hades and the soul, also on the crowning feature of incr'eased activity you attended. You may also stop at h ~ s
home to take him with you to a
use of Jehovah's name in the Greek in October Was in back-calls, for YpU meeting.
Each time you do any of
Scriptures. Then we have some in- g:de&::7fn
O U ~
~
~
:
&
O
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