Song 61 and Prayer

Congregation Bible Study:

cl chap. 28 ¶18-21, box on p. 289 (30 min.)

Theocratic Ministry School:

Bible reading: 1 Kings 21-22 (8 min.)

No. 1: 1 Kings 22:13-23 (3 min. or less)

No. 2: How Can You Draw Close to God?—nwt p. 32 ¶1-4 (5 min.)

No. 3: Delilah—Theme: The Love of Money Can Lead to Betrayal—it-1 pp. 608-609 (5 min.)

Service Meeting:

Monthly Theme: “As for me and my household, we will serve Jehovah.”—Josh. 24:15.

Song 41

10 min: “As for Me and My Household, We Will Serve Jehovah.” Talk based on the monthly theme. Read and apply Deuteronomy 6:6, 7; Joshua 24:15; and Proverbs 22:6. Emphasize that husbands and fathers must take the lead spiritually. Highlight various tools provided by the organization to help families. Mention some of the Service Meeting parts for the month and how they relate to the theme.

20 min: “Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Training New Ones.” Discussion. Ask the audience how parents can apply the principles mentioned in the article when helping their children to make spiritual progress. Have a demonstration of a father preparing a presentation with his young son or daughter.

Song 93 and Prayer