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TESTIMONIES TO DATE, 10,816,587

Bethel Home and Factory Closed

August 22 to September 5

As has been the custom for many years, the Bethel home and factory will be closed for two weeks. The time fixed is from August 22 to September 5 inclusive. This will give the brethren a relief from the regular routine and will afford them an opportunity to engage in the field work. The last three days of this period have been set aside for the special Vindicatian Testimony Period at which time all the brethren of the family will be offering Vindication on contribution of 75c. A report of their activities will appear in the Bulletin, along with the special report from the companies, pioneers, auxiliaries and sharpshooters for these three days’ work.

The family have great joy because of their part in the vindication ot God's name.

The Society requests every director, sharpshooter, auxiliary, and pioneer to have his special order blank, which is enclosed with this Bulletin, filled out and mailed to the Brooklyn office not later than August 1. Between August 1 and 22 all orders received will be filled and shipped. Be sure that you order enough slock to last all your workers for at least a three-month period, and fill In answer to the question on the order blank. 'The exception is pioneers.

All mail (ineluding special delivery letters) received after August 22 will be held unopened and unanswered, and they will remain nt the factory unopened until September 6. We hope, therefore, that all the mail we do receive will be weekly report cards and mail that is from strangers who are inquiring about our literature.

joying the fresh air and pleasant surroundings which the country affords.

Let no one misunderstand the real purpose of these camps. They should be established to expedite the giving of the witness, and all activities in connection with these camps should be controlled by that fact. The name “Vacation Service Camps” means that while enjoying an intermission from a stated procedure or employment, such as one’s secular work, service under the standard of the reigning King may he enjoyed. These should be camps for those “pioneering” in the interests of earth’s new and mighty government. Jehovah continually provides for his witnesses, and I hey desire to show the utmost appreciation of the opportunities granted and to render a good account therefor. It is hoped that vacation service camps, or pioneer camps, will enable many of .Teho-vah’s witnesses to have a greater part in singing forth his praises.

A Wonderful Witness Against the Devil and for Jehovah

All the anointed in this country have read Vindication One. The IVatehtower has carried the article on “Gog and Magog”, and you will have received your first article on “Jehu” by the time this Bulletin reaches you.

The brethren throughout, the eastern part of the United States undoubtedly heard Brother Rutherford deliver that epochal chain broadcast June 26, discussing "Gan the American Government Endure?” and appreciate its vital relationship to our future activity. All of these bring home to us the pertinent issue that is facing the Lord’s people now and the absolute necessity of carrying out the Lord’s commands speedily by giving a thorough and effective witness with the literature carrying his revealed judgments against the Devil’s organization, visible and invisible. This is particularly emphasized throughout the book of Ezekiel, where we read repeated expressions such as “son of man, prophesy”. This expression can be construed only as definite instruction to God’s remnant to speedily deliver the message revealed against these different branches of the Devil’s organization.

The great truths contained in the Vindication books Two and Three may be approximated from the message contained in the Tower article on “Gog and Magog” and also the first on "Jehu”. These truths are not revealed to us for our personal comfort, enjoyment and peace of mind alone, but mainly, after we have made them our own, that we may be Jehovah’s witnesses to declare his judgments to those against whom he directs them.

Therefore, In order that this testimony may be given unitedly and speedily, a special Inaugural campaign is being arranged for September 3, 4 and 5, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Monday being Labor Day, the Lord’s people throughout ihe country will he relieved from secular employment! and have the time to devote to the Kingdom activities. The’ time for compromise is past. This is no time for the anointed to slack their hands. Brother Rutherford called to our attention the vital issue that is facing the people of this country in the near future, and, undoubtedly, when the Devil's crowd obtains control in the particular manner that he suggested in bis speech, the first thing they will endeavor to do will be to stop the Kingdom activity. This, of course, will not disturb the anointed. We know that God's anointed King is pushing the warfare victoriously. However, tlie Scriptures indicate that Jehovah is going to permit the enemy to make a final attack against this organization and that in that attack His remnant will stand out as His witnesses with His approval and will not be cut off from His organization. In order to have and to maintain this enviable position, everyone who is on the Lord’s side now must push the battle to the gate, must push an aggressive campaign according to the Lord's instructions, carrying the Kingdom message to the people. The Vindication books contain an explanation of the Lord’s written judgments against the Devil’s organization. This is what is to be placed in the hands of the people during this campaign: Vindication, One, Two and Three on a 75c contribution. Do not let depression, hard times or any other smoke screen th ut thq Devil has raised np turn you aside from offering tills combination very earnestly to the people. Their protection depends upon seeing the Devil’s organization in all its malignity arraigned against Jehovah and His creatures and in their having some understanding that Jehovah has the provision for the deliverance of the people now if they will avail themselves of it.

We believe that in making this arrangement for this special campaign we arc only anticipating the desire of the truly anointed on the earth. Wc know that such a course will be pleasing to Jehovah and that the arrangement will have his blessing. Therefore, let everyone enter wiiri enthusiasm into tills Vindica^ tion inaugural campaign. After September 5 the three Vindication books will bo placed with the public on contribution of 90c, the same as the other books, or, if they are placed with some one of the other books, the four may be given on a $1.00 contribution. Now is the time to plan your territory and make definite arrangements as to how you are going to devote your holiday period to the glory of Jehovah. Do not wait until the last minute. Let the Lord’s service predominate. Anything else that is liable to come up and Interfere with it, push it aside. Do not let anything that might take place in the Devil’s organization in-limidate you or turn you aside from pushing this campaign to the glory of Jehovah’s name.

Territory

Cooperation by pioneers In regard to witnessing only in territory assigned to them will be appreciated. Sometimes brethren en route to their assigned territory' stop off in a town not assigned to them and work In it. Then when it is assigned to some other pioneers, they find that it has just been covered. This is extremely disappointing, especially when they may have journeyed some distance to their territory.

The Hay figures here shown for ihe pioneers, auxiliaries, sharpshooters and company workers are well worth a careful study by each one of the Lord’s anointed. A comparison is given witb May of Iasi year in order to make this possible. You will recall that in May of last year we inaugurated the ‘four bound books for $1.00’ with very great success in every branch of tho field activity. The. pioneers, with more workers in the field this year than last, report over 5'2,000 less in bound books for May of this year. The auxiliaries, with more workers, report about 18,000 less ; the sharpshooters, with more on the list, almost 7,000 less; and the company workers, with more workers, over 58,000 less, making a grand total of over 135,000 less for May this year than Inst. It may be argued that the hard times are such that It is impossible io place a larger percentage of bound books. It is true that times arc hard and unemployment and want are prevalent throughout the country. However, we are wondering if 1lie knowledge of these conditions does not affect: the friends to such an extent that they do not offer the bound hooks to the people, but, believing that the people are in such hard circumstances that they cannot afford the bound books, offer tiie booklets instead. This is entirely an improper course. The Lord knows the need of the people. His judgments and also his message of comfort are contained in much greater detail in the bound books and, therefore, they will be of much more help and comfort to Ihe people. We strongly urge that the brethren every where present the bound books. Jj«t the peo

Special Vindication Ord How Many Bound Books Can You Store?

Enclosed with this Bulletin is a special order blank at the top of which appears “Vindication, Book 2, and Vindication, Book 3” and also the names of six new booklets. This order blank should be used by all the pioneers, auxiliaries, company directors and sharpshooters, and they should order enough of Vindication 2 and 3 and these new booklets to last their workers for at least a three-month period. Of course tho pioneers will order only their immediate requirements, as they cannot si orc many.

All of the English booklets are to be offered to the public on contribution as follows:

One booklet, 10 cents

Two booklets, 15 cents Fou r booklets, 25 cents Ten booklets, 50 cents Please note that henceforth all the English booklets, Including all the present ones that we have had and the new ones, are io be offered at ten on contribution of 50 cents.

Also any other literature that you need during the next three months you should order on this special order blank. ple determine whether they are in position to afford them or not. In tho crisis that is now impending the bound books will be the things that will be preserved and read. The booklets will be much more likely to be destroyed. Each one should take his instructions from the I.ord according to His arrangement, and not permit conditions on the earth to determine how he is going to serve the Lord.

1 n the placement of the booklets approximately the same ratio was maintained this year ns in May of last year, the pioneers, auxiliaries and sharpshooters showing a very-decided increase. However, the company⁷ workers, iu addition to a drop of 58,000 in the bound books, dropped by over 30,000 booklets, making a total drop for them also of approximately 90,000 pieces of literature.

This is particularly called to the attention of all the Lord’s people at this time so that they- will not permit the conditions in the world to affect the presentation of Vindication- with conviction and enthusiasm during the Vindication campaign, September 3-5.

The number of workers in the field, the time devoted to the service, and the number of testimonies per hour are all very encouraging; and also the number of people receiving the message shows u decided increase over May of last year. However, all they have is about one or two booklets, which deal with the Kingdom message in only⁷ a very' limited way. Try to leave the bound books, by all means; but if this cannot be accomplished, then drop to the booklets and present thciu.

upon the pioneer enrollment their obligation is completed, but rattier that it has just begun. That which determines whether one is a pioneer is the amount of time one devotes to the actual house-to-house witnessing. Time spent at other things is not considered. What does It matter if the time is spent disposing of produce, building a new cow-barn, helping the wife do house-cleaning, or anything else, so long as it is not spent in singing forth Jehovah's praises?

The point, is, those who have the Interests of Jehovah's campaign at heart desire to spend as much of their time in the house-to-house witness as can possibly⁷ be arranged for, and they will permit nothing to interfere therewith. The amount of time spent in the field by the average pioneer has become surprisingly low, and iu the past few months the brethren have been putting forth a valiant effort to Increase it. The blessing of Jehovah is upon this effort, and the average is increasing, but there is still room for great improvement. These remarks arc not intended for, nor do they apply to, the many faithful souls who have been in the pioneer service for many years and who are not at all times iu the best of health. They arc and have been doing their utmost, and their work Ims manifestly hud the blessing amt approval of Jehovah. Tins is stated for tho benefit of the many newly enrolled pioneers who have not yet learned to make the best and most profitable use of their time. Of course It Is necessary to dispose of produce, patch the roof of the house car or wash the floor of the trailer, but such things may be done during time that is not suitable for house-to-house witnessing. consistent efforts in the field work are the ones who are placing the greatest number of books and booklots. The placements per hour a verage very nearly the same for all parts of the country, and the more hours put in witnessing, the more are the placements of literature.

Pioneers state that in many instances “no money” is but an excuse and that when the testimony is properly presented and the need for the message is pointed out the hen rer soon finds the means to obtain the literature. Not all have produce or foodstuffs to give as contribution for the literature, but where they really wish it, there is usually some moans of obtaining the printed message. It is suggested by pioneers that there are many other articles, such as handmade quilts, etc., which will prove equally acceptable ns contributions for the literature.

Questions are asked continually as to how a pioneer should count time to be indicated on his individual weekly report, card to the Society. This should be calculated from tiie time of his first call until that of his last for each day, deducting such time as is spent in eating and resting al: noontime. Time spent driving to territory, or to conventions, or at sessions of conventions other than in the field, should not he counted. Some brethren report driving sixty to a hundred miles each day. Surely such expensive trips should be avoided, and can be by properly laying out ihe territory in advance, and moving to central locations from which to witness. Loss of time can be avoided by splitting up parties while witnessing in rural a. Time spent waiting outside a farmhouse is wasted. Be assured, dear brethren, that these suggestions are made that your efficiency in Jehovah’s service may be increased and that a greater witness might be given for Jehovah’s kingdom. No criticism is intended.

REMEMBER, NO ORDERS WIH, BE FILLED BETWEEN Till'] DATES AUGUST 22 AND SEPTEMBER 5.

PRINTED TESTIMONIES

Many brethren use the printed testimony cards to send in to people who cannot come to the door, and they find that the cards soon become soiled. To prevent this, a celluloid envelope about the size of the testimony card may be purchased in almost any stationery store, and since these are transparent the card may be Inserted and the whole thing handed to people to be read without handling the card itself. In this way one testimony card will last a long time.

that time that these new booklets will be completed, also Vindication 2 and 3. The special orders we receive before August 1 will be held until the stock is on hand for shipping.

We ask the brethren to specially keep in mind that during September 3, 4 and 5 the Vmdieatwn books J., 2 and 3 are to be offered on contribution of 75 cents. The now booklets should not be used during this three-day period, except that when the J iwmention books arc refused you might drop to the booklets. However, do not use the Vindication books and four booklets in a dollar combination. We are offering books, three of them on contribution of 75 cents. Remember, it is a Vindication Testimony Period; so let us all offer Vindication,