Song 114 and Prayer

Congregation Bible Study:

cl chap. 18 ¶20-24, box on p. 188 (30 min.)

Theocratic Ministry School:

Bible reading: Joshua 21-24 (8 min.)

No. 1: Joshua 24:14-21 (3 min. or less)

No. 2: King Ahaz—Theme: Idolatry Brings God’s Disfavor—it-1 pp. 61-62 (5 min.)

No. 3: Jehovah Is the All-Powerful Creator—nwt p. 6 ¶4–p. 7 ¶1 (5 min.)

Service Meeting:

Monthly Theme: ‘Slave for the Lord with all humility.’—Acts 20:19.

Song 61

10 min: Slave for the Lord With All Humility. Discussion. Read Acts 20:19. Then invite comments on the following questions: (1) What does the verb “slave” imply? (2) What are some ways that we can slave for the Lord? (3) What is humility? (4) How does humility help us to accomplish our ministry?

20 min: “Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Responding to an Irate Householder.” Discussion. After discussing the article, have a brief, realistic two-part demonstration. First show a publisher not responding well to an irate householder. Then show the publisher responding in a more skillful way. Encourage all to follow the suggestions under “Try This During the Month.”

Song 76 and Prayer