Song 138 and Prayer

Opening Comments (1 min.)

“Barzillai​—An Example of Modesty”: (10 min.)

Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

• 2Sa 19:24-30​—How can we draw strength from Mephibosheth’s example? (w20.04 30 ¶19)

• What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?

Bible Reading: (4 min.) 2Sa 19:31-43 (th study 2)

Initial Call Video: (5 min.) Discussion. Play the video God’s Purpose​—Ge 1:28. Stop the video at each pause, and ask the audience the questions that appear in the video.

Initial Call: (3 min.) Begin with the sample conversation topic.a Respond to a common objection. (th study 1)

Talk: (5 min.) w21.08 23-25 ¶15-19​—Theme: What Realistic Goals Can We Set When Circumstances Limit Us? (th study 20)

Song 81

“Set Goals for the New Service Year​—Pioneering”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video Be a Courageous . . . Pioneer.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) lff lesson 11

Concluding Comments (3 min.)

Song 97 and Prayer