FOR UNITED STATES O F AMERICA

j959 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL. II NO. 1

Recommen e New wit

21st Annual "Watchtower'* Campaign Begins will remit 45e) with this subscrip-
- tion, offer one booklet. Be alert to
1 Truly we have new things t o
recommend \ve have a llew message, * What is your quota for the cam- the fact that The Watchfower is
the good dews of the established p a i ~ n ?For congregation publishers published in fifty-two languages;
kingdom, Tvhich no previous genera. kt i s t t ~ o for ; pioneers 20 and for it will help you reach your quota.
tion has known; we have a new pioneel's 30. Many householders feel that they
organization-the Newworld society Begin the campaign by using have enough magazines, so we need
of Jello\-ah's witnesses, directed by worldly "Nevv Pear's Jjay" to good to give them adequate motive for
the "faithful and discreet slave." advantage; recommend the new that subscribing for The MJatchtower.
How happy we are that we can brings true happiness. With scliools Let the householder understand from
recommend these to the people! closecl, young 1)ublisher.s will be able YOUr sermon that The Watcktozoer i s
rejoice that Jehovah has not left it to join in that day. Let each con- not just another magazine recom-
to the old religious orga~lizationsof gregation arrange special contacts me~lding the old but t h a t it truly
Satan's world to recolllmellcj this on this day for the convenience of recommellcls the ?ae.u>.Have the new
new message. "No one puts new mine the brothers. sermon "Earth a s Man's Home"
into old wineslrins," said Jesus. "Rut 6 Are you ready for the campaign? well in mind. Put forth reasonable
new wine must he put into new Think of your acquaintances and efforts to give it a t every door. After
wineskins." So God is using a new persons on whom you make bacli- a well-chosen transition, present The
orga~iizationto bring Inen of goocl calls. IVrite down the names of these Wa,tchtowe?- enthnsiastically, using
will this new message, this new prospective subscribers so that you a s talking points those articles t h a t
wine. Starting January 1, n7e will a r e certain to call on them. Con- you think will appeal most to the
be "recommending the new" by par- gregations should organize their public.
ticipating in the twenty-first annual territory so t h a t all of it will be Productive Ministry by showing L~~~
Watchto~cercampaign.-Luke 5 : 37, covered during the campaign. Order 9 oIle of our goals for the year
38. enough masazines. Have on hand is: \ ~ ~ for~ a k i ~ min- ~ ~
2At the Divine Will International enough subscription blanks. Reflect istry by showing love. ~t
dsse~nblyof J e h o ~ a h ' sIVitnesses we now on the importance of a('c11r:~cy takes true love to be in
passed a resolution to express our and coml?leteness when filling out ~ i service~ during~tile winter.
d
firm stand for reconimerlding the subscription slips. Show greater love by being a t the
new. During L)ece:nber we recorh- service contact points regularly and
mended the new by widely distrib- on time. "As a right kind of soldier
uting the T~esolution tract. Great of Christ Jesus," be willing to en-
interest has been aroused. Let 1111 dure winter weather to recomlnend
publishers riow follo\x7 through by the new. Show loving consideration
offering these interested people a for the householder in cold weather
year's subscription for Tile TVatcli- by suggesting that you step inside.
tower and three booklets for $1. By doing this, when it seems ad-
H a r e you called back yet on all your visable, you will be more productive,
Resolution placements? If not, make Plan to be rea* to talre too; vou will be better able to give
this your p r i ~ ~ ~ aKr iyn ~ d o mwork subscriptions for forefgn-languajie yoursermon. s h o w by co-oper-
during the first part of January. Watcfbtotcera, too. Review the list atino fully in the trailling program
3 Though we will stress The on the second page of The TVatck- durGg the winter. Show love I)y
Tt'atchtoboer during this four-month tower so you know what is available. speaking your good message from
campaign, if the householder has Are there people in your territory the heart.
already subscribed for T l ~ eTVa,tch- who speak and reacl foreign Ian- 10 So prepare now t o recommend
tou:el., Awalce! may be offered; and guages.? ~f so, a r e you prepared \\-ith the new with The Watc1~tots;er.
publishers who wish to offer both a supply of the appropriate foreign- love mean a productive
7,he Tvatchtoz,jer and and tninistry. And by a productire min-
six boolrlets for $2 may do so. (Pub- language watchtowersa The same lstry we show we are truly awake
lishers will remit 90c for each new and rate semi- to the vital ilnport in our yeartext:
subscription.) If a subscriptio~l is monthly issues. The yearly subscrip- "Happy is the one that stays awake
not taken, leave the latest copies of tion rate for TVatchtoxers published and keeps his outer garments."
The Watchtowe?,and Awake! for 10c. once a month is BOc. (Publishers -Rev. 16 : 15.

+ "Exert yourselves vigorously" in recommending the new. >t

 FIRST MEETING IN JANUARY which announces Jehovah's kingdom. Scripture text and involving points
Theme: Recommending the New Here on Page . . ." contained in "The Watchtower" com-
Instead of the Old. MODEL SERMON (7,min.) Publisher ments. Father calls on son, who re-
text* selected beforehand gives model ser- members seeing i t in ''The Watch-
mon and householder takes offer. Back- tower" but cannot remember, enough
15 min: Question-and-answer cover- call arrangements a r e made for quick to make a comment. Daughter i s called
age of the main article "Recommend return visit. on next. She does not remember de-
the Nsw with 'The Watchtower.' " CHAIRMAN ( 2 min.) Encourage all tails, but reinembers enough to make
10 min: Group discussion of the to Prepare and use thls field-tested a general comment. Mother has looked
monthly theme "Recommending t h e sermon, Which may be used effectively up information on the point and gives
New Instead of the Old." (See "Watch- throughout the "Watchtower" cam- a detailed answer to the question.
tower," 1/1/59, p. 30.) Also discuss palm. Father gives a summarizing con?ment
application of theme to local congre- 15 min: Reading of January 1 1959 on the text and expresses appreclatlon
gation, in harmony with the main pioneer letter and a talk based bi1 thg for the "Yearbook's" review of this
article. letter. point t h a t it might be impressed on
20 min: Talk on y y t e x t - R e v . 16:15. 10 min: Concluding comments, (In- them. H e then reads the comments in
(See "Watchtower, 12/15/58, p. 745.) clude comment on text [I Car. 16: 141 the "Yearbook." Headmonfshes family
10 mi": Concluding comments. (In- a t bottom of page four.) to prepare for morning's d~scussiona s
clude comment on statement based on mother did.
SCEKE I1 (6 rnin.) Home Bible study
Luke 13: 24 a t bottom of page one.) THIRD MEETING IN JANUARY has Just concluded. ~ o u s e h ~ l d e1sr
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. invited to share in field service. He
SECOND MEETING IN JANUARY 10 ,in:,, cover "xake sure of ~ 1 states
1 that he would like to h u t does
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. Things, page 270 of the section "Min- not see how he Can with a n opposing
7 min: N~~ world N~~~ coverage ister of God," from the heading "The
wife. Publisher expresses understand-
Minister's Congregation" to ~ c t 17:s 11 ;pg of problem. Recalls reading in
and announcements of interest. on same page. TO be handled as a Yearbook" about someone in a simi-
23 min: Develop and demonstrate a demonstration. publisher and lar position. Requests good-will person
sermon for the "Watchto~ver" cam- panion are stopped by house to get his "Yearbook" and turn to
Paign. A competent brother should be janitor or policeman and charged with page 161. Asks him to read experience
selected a s chairman. peddling books on Sunday and to:d and then comments t h a t the Person
CHAIRMAN (2 min.) Tmportance of that tiley should carry their preach- was blessed for going ahead with
having well-prepared thought-provok- confidence in Jehovah. His persever-
ing sermon to capturk and hold house- ing in ance helped his wife to see the truth.
holder's attention. "Watchtower" cam- 20 ,,Presenting
Orthodox the Good News,,
method'
paign lasts four months, ~h~ sermon -talk and demonstration of points by
below has been designed for use during servant.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r f ~ a f ~ . f '
publisher in preaching work ,and to
2:;
this campaign. 15 min: Be Diligent to Obtain Sub- pray for guidanqe that he might be
PREPARING T H E SERMON: (12 scriptions-service talk by a capable able to help hls wife.
min.) Congregat~on develops sermon brother. SCENE 111 ( 6 min.) Husband, is
under chairman's direction. Have ser- 10 min: Concluding comments. reading "Yearbook" and calls to wife,
mon outline on platform for ail to see who is preparing a meal. He asks ?f
a.nd follow. After considering the F ~ U R T H I N JANUARY she remembers the man he met in
theme, chairman may call for suggest-
ed introductions from audience and 5 min: Welcome, text, com?nents.
then proceed with introduction,'body 10 min: Talk on "Blessings from
: ~ ~ e ~ UA,h,O,
e g,e~fF$z:t%iu
offer. She recalls him. H s states t h a t
e
and coilclusion a s outlined below. Serving Where the Need I s Great." The the "Yearbook" h a s shown him what
Theme: Earth a s Man's Home 1959 "Yearbook" stresses a s never be- he should have done (102). He should
vested introduction: " ~ o o d fore the privilege of serving where the have given him a tract. Wife remem-
mkn&? a m a minister making brief need is great (285-287). In the United bers a similar experience and relates
home calls to bring some good news States a brother traveled some 3,000 it (104, last paragraph). She remarks
concerning our home. All of us need miles with his family to serve. Soon a t h a t she has been helped many times
to have a home to live in, do we not? congrfgation was organized, and they by experiences in the "Yearbook."
And just a s we want our homes to saw it Increase 227 percent in the As a n example she mentions t h a t the
be safe comfortable enjoyable and first year (78). Telling of how Jehovah Society stresses early back-calls. Be-
blessed 'with security' and happiness provides for those taking this step is cause s h e did not think i t would work
so we would like to see the entir$ the report f ~ o mFrance (156). There she dld not t r y making them., But
earth. Today, however, it seems this a s well a s in a s l m ~ l a r instance 1; the other day she read a n experience
earthly home of ours has become a Norway (228), a congregation was from Hawaii (174) on the good results
dangerous place in which to live soon organized. And showing exein- of m a k ~ n g early back-calls. He re-
especially in view of Increasing crime; plary appreciation of the privilege of marks that more publishers should
and troubles everywhere, not to men- servlng where the need is great is realize how helpful the "Yearbook"
tion the fearful things t h a t people the British couple who, not being can he in improving, their minlstyy.
face in this space age. I t makes many able to do both chose to go where CHAIR3fAN (3 m?n.) Sumnlanze
wonder what will happen to this earth, f h e need is great in distant Pakistan different Ways of using "Yearbook."
which is man's home. By goiilg to the instead of attending the Divine Will Encourage all to read it. Look for
Bible we can find out. I t tells us who International Assembly (232). Can you points to enrich your appreciation and
made the earth and why and what serve where the need is great? to improve your abilities a s a minister.
kind of place i t will eventually be. 10 min: Question-and-answer. cover- BY reading for a few minutes each
Here a t Psalm 24: 1 earth's Creator age of article "Serving Where the day it does take long read the
and Owner is identified for us." Need I s Great." "Tearbook" through and thus yo0 will
1. Earth belongs to Jehovah-Ps.24: 1 25 min: Demonstration on Ways to benefit from t h e fine experlerices our
2. Gave i t to man a s a home brothers in other lands have had.
utilize t h e "Yearbook." lo Concluding comments.
-PS. 115: 16 CHAIRMAN (3 mln,) All publishers
3. Founded to last forever-Ps. 104: 5 should read the "Yearbook." ~t has
4. TO be ruled by God's kingdom spiritual food for every day it keeps FlFT H MEETING IN JANUARY
--Matt. 6: 9, !O us alert to the truth i t reviLws much 5 min: Welcome, text, comments.
5. Will become glorious place In of what was publisheh in '.The w a t c h -
which to live -Rev. 21: 4, 5 tower" during the year, i t informs us l o m i n : Reports from literature and
Suggestion for conclusion: "What a on advancement of t h e work world- accounts servants'
blessing i t will be to live on a n earth wide and brings us close to our broth- lo At
where such new conditions exist! God's ers in other lands. B:t do more than Of study answers
kingdom will make such things pos- read the "Yearbook use it! There questions about service for
sible and since t h a t is our prayer we a r e many ways this can be done. person basing On "Make
need to know all we possibly can about (Chairman should briefly introduce ~ ~ ~ $ e $ \ \ ~ ~ " , 24: ~ l4
' ~
the permanent home where. righteous each of the following scenes.)
mankind will live forever. Provision SCENE I (7 min.) A family is con- 25 min: Arrange locally. ( A suggested
has been made for you to gain neces- sidering t h e morning text. T e x t is talk: "Works of ,Faith and Love."
sary knowledge 04 this through thiy read and father calls for a question. See "Watchtower, 8/15/58, p. 489.)
Bible-study aid The Watchtower, Mother asks a question based on the 10 min: Concluding comments.
 CONGREGATION ORGANIZATION Serving Where the
Meed I s Great
with Literature and Accounts
Servants
1 dom Ha11 ; ( 2 ) getting their depart-
ments better organized and having
1 The Society is receiving letters
from brothers all over the United
I t will be the privilege of the a schedule for dispatching their States expressing the desire to serve
congregation sesvant to meet with work; (3) their support of field where the need is great. Those al-
the literature servant and the ac- service arrangements and the train- ready serving in these fields have
counts servant during January and ing of others. made many happy expressions of
discuss mays of improving their 3 Circuit servants report that some thankfulness for the privileges of
work. While keeping records is only congregations do not have their service. One says: "The brothers
indirectly related to the preaching accounts audited every three months. have warmly received us here. We
activities of a congregation, these The congregation servant should will work hard and exert ourselves
details a r e nonetheless essential to always arrange to do this or appoint vigorously to assist in gathering
its smooth operation. The accounts a capable brother to do the auditing. the 'other sheep' and build up our
records must be accurate anti up This will help to avoid delinquent brothers by working with them,
to date so that the congregation's accounts or inadvertent errors that strengtheniug the training program
obligations a r e regularly met, and may be carried on the books for a and developing the service centers."
ordering and caring for literature number of months. The congrejiation A brother with a family writes:
must be handled conscientiously if should Iinow the standi~ig of its "We have moved here and I have
publishers a r e to have the equipment accouats month by month. been blessed with a n adequate secu-
needed for their ministry. 4 I t is expected that the accounts lar job. . . . I\ly wife and I have
2 All three servants should review and literature servants will he good given up some things, but we know
the points outlined in the January, field workers. Each should he asso- that spiritual blessings will f a r sur-
1955, Kingdom Jfivistry under "Con- ciated with a service center and pass any material goods or pleas-
gregation Organization," a s well a s act~velyengage in the training of ures."
rnaterial in PrcncT~iny Togethrr in other publishers under the train- 2 There a r e still many localities
Unity and Qtcalifiecl to Be 3finister.s ing progran~ and otherwise. This where the need is great, especially
pertaining to the duties of the liter- feature of their ministry should be in Arkansas, ICentucky, Louisiana,
:iture and accounts servants. This, taken up thoroughly a t the meeting Massachusetts, illississippi, Nebras-
a s well a s auditing and bringing the held, realiziug that the field ininistry ka, South Carolina, South Dakota,
records up to date, should he done and the training of new ministers Tennessee, Texas and Utah. Many
before th6ir meeting so~r~etime at a r e the most important obligations small congregations cannot cover
the beginning of the month. Their resting upon us. The congregation their territory properly or take care
discussion shonld center arountl servant should arrange to work with of the interest, while in some iso-
three basic points : (1) Improving both servants several times during lated places there is territory t h a t
service to the brothers a t the Ring- the month. has not been worked for several
- - - -rs.
*vea -.

Announcements
0 On Sunday, Ppril 5, all over the
/ When you write to the Society to
express your desire to serve where
the need is great, please tell us the
world the publlc talk "The Perfect German name of the congregation with which
Government for All Mankind" will be "Let God Be True" you a r e now associated and whether
given. The February Kingdom Ministw "Make Sure of All Things" you have a family. For each one in
kill carry additionH1 information. -
"New Heavens and a New Earth" your group give the age and service
0 Starting March 1, 1959, circuit"serv- "This Means Everlasting Life" qualifications, years and experience
ants wiil .give t h e publlc talk what What Has Religion Done for Man- in the service; state which ones
I s the Divine W ~ l for
l Our Day?" Some- kind?
time in February, as directed by the You May Survive Armageddon into a r e servants ia the congregation,
Society, district servants will commence God's New World lanquages spoken and any other
siving t h e talk "A Paradise Earth facts about theocratic background.
Through God's Kingdom." Greek
"Nezo Heavens and a New Earth" I n this way we can make recommen-
B The 1959 outlines a r e beine sent dations t h a t will employ your quali-
Spanish
"New Heavens and a New Earth" ficatioris to the greatest advantage.
Also indicate in what part of t h e
+January is Alien Address Report country you can serve, naming the
month. Any who a r e not U.S. crtizens
day, April 12. should remember that the government state or states. Inform us a s to
requires them to fill out a n address whether you will have to find part-
+ Publications now available: report card (Form 1-53) this month. I t
may be obtained a t any post office or time or full-time secular work.
1959 Yearbook and Calendar-English immigration office, filled out and left 4 There a r e some places where t h e
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe? with the clerk there. need is great but secular work is
(TI) -Swahili scarce. There may be some who
Life i n a New World (T8) -Swahili
NOVEMBER SERVICE REPORT a r e retired or who have a n income
+The following publications are out or the financial means to serve with-
of stock and should not be ordered Av. Av. Av. Av.
until Kingdom Ministry carries a notice Pubs. Hrs. 8-C Bi.St. Mans.
out secular work. If so, let u s know
that they a r e avazlable: and we can recommend these places.
Sp'l Pios. 462 145.9 54.9 9.3 149.1 All should realize, of course, t h a t
English
Pios. 6,200 94.6 33.1 5.6 108.9 while the brothers a r e glad to have
AS Pocket Bible
"Let God Be True" Vac. Pios. 1,435 87.7 25.1 4.0 80.1 your assistance and will do what
"This Means Everlasting Life" Pubs. 207,725 l i . 0 3.6 .7 13.8 they can to furnish information and
"Make Sure of All ~ h i n i s " TOTAL 215,822 help you get settled, yet you will
British ~ i b l e ; # ~ ~ 3 4 0 i #AF3491.
, Public Meetings Held: 17,630 be entirely responsible to make your
#A3801
Rotherham Bible U N I T E D S T A T E S Q U O T A FOR 1959 own arrangements for housing, secu-
Post Cards 222,355 Publishers l a r work and related matters.
3
 NEW WORLD NEWS
9 Leeward
Islands: 281 publishers re-
port i n October; 7 4 5 attend 2 6 public
meetings to hear talk "God's Kingdom
Rules-Is the World's End Near?" Dis-
trict assembly on Dominica attended by
Leaving a Favorable impression appreciated the OPPOrtunitY to tall< 155; 1 0 baptized i n mountain stream.
with them. Rather than display dis- New Kingdom Hall, first one built i n
1From the moment you knock on
t h e door till you have gone from "ppointment, gladly them these islands, was center o f activity.
their sight, tend to look at tract or a handbill to read. $ Nigeria: 26,878 publishers report i n
you a s representatire of all of ;Fe- a impression October, making the fifth successive peak
'lot stop with the Of and a 17-percent increase over last
hovah's witnesses. The Kingdom
message is often judged accordingly. the Ooor you. Often 'louse- year's average. 1,000 in pioneer service,
To leave a favorable impression you watch you you o f whom 2 8 6 were vacation pioneers.
will want to put the Kingdom mes- are Out Of sight. @ Naples, Italy: ~ ~ held in ~ the
sage first, with self in the back- gestures Or may face of strong opposition. 1,160 as-
ground. N ~ clean ~ clothing
~ , and a be interpreted a s evidence of insin- semble for public meeting; 1,058 pass
tidy appearance are essential. EX- cerity. Remarks about the call or
treme fads or peculiarities Should
be avoided, Importmt, too, is the
loud
about
counsel
what
to a
might
training
have
companion
been said or
meeting at
Brothers
India: *
lloo9
in
attend public
assembly; 676
right mental attitude toward the done rnny be overhearct and mis- Resolution, and 4 5 baptized. Sessions
people you meet. conduct yourself with
We want to Christian dignity a t a11 times, that he'd in six languages for benefit of all-
householders ?
favorable i~upressionmay be left @ Trinidad: Brothers attend assembly i n
with a more friendly attitude, if San Juan despite heavy rains. 3,212 a t
possible, than when we found them. l n the minds Of 4 2 immersed. Another 0s-
6 Since September, 1057, the es- public
they are geIluinely busy, it would 450,
be better to arrange courteously to Sential qualities of sermons have Semblyr O nOver St.
call again than to have them remem- been considered under "Presenting
ber that you made them "miss a n the Good News." This is the thir-
appointment." A tract may be left teenth irnd final article of the series.
New peak Of '
200 were the public.
pub-

for them to consider i n the mean- ~ ~ h ~ ~ u ~A ~~ ~ r c i ~ ~~ $

From time to time review all these home Bible studies.
time. essential qualities of sermons and
3 A ~we offer our sermon they
may raise arguments against the
use them in your "THE WATCHTOWER"
message. I n a tactful, kindly way,
refute them. To reply sharply or
and "AWAKE!"
t o show contelnpt for their beliefs These articles will be in the February
will only entrench the false rea- issues. Actual titles are quoted; others
sonings more deeply in their minds. are simply comments on contents o f an
THEME FOR FEBRUARY
* If, after the sermoil is presented, article.
February 1
they decline to accept the literature Peate a n d Unity.-lsa. 2: 4. @ "Paradise," and "Maintaining Our
offered, let them know you have Spiritual Paradise." Talk given by Brother
Knorr on Thursday a t Divine W i l l Inter-
Entauraging Results at OeCaber Subreription lillark. national ~ s s e m b l ~ .
February 8
Recognizing Jehovah's blessing, @ "They Warnings
which was abundantly Inanifest t i r e tongue. I t is supgested that all men
upon our service during october, publishers familiarize themselves
we are grateful for the obtaining of ;vith the list of fifty-two languages
9 " A New Pope 1s Crowned"
144 746 new subscriptions i n the Yhe TVntchtoicer. is printed in and @ "Wonders of the Frozen World."
unitedstatesfor ~h~ ~ ~ the nineteen
l languages
~ of Awake!
h @ Revolution
~ i n Cuba.
~ ~
and A , , ~ ~ ] ; ~~h~~
! is for re- a s shown on the inside cover of the February 1 5
joicing a s it means these thousands @ "Let Your W i l l Come to Pass," and
of new subscribers will regularly 3The of the October sub- "The Divine W i l l Done in Heaven and
have life-giving truths coming to were grati- Earth." Talk given b y Brother Knorr when
their home. fying. If we do a s well during the ,he book -your will B~ D~~~ on ~~~~h~
2 ~t is lloteworthy that 5 , ~ ' 7 4next four months of the IVutcl~to2cel- released.
Watchtom;ar subscriptions were tali- campaign, we will have an outstand- February 22
e n in thirty languages other than lng reDortt reflecting hundreds of +
"Man Cannot Stand Alone."
~ ~ and 3,117 ~ ~ subscrip-
~ ~thousands
h of additional
, homes priv-
Qb "A Paradise Earth Gad's
tions in fourteen languages, not ileged to receive regularly the only Kingd0m."
magazines on earth
including English. This should make tile new insteacl of the 'recommending
( ~ "Introducing
~ l the
all of us conscious of the need to 5 : 38) 1,et all of us zealously sup- @ The right-to-work issue.
+
~ Fascinating
~ Enzymes."

offer subscriptions in k'dguages port the four-nlontll campaign and I f you want extra copies of certain issues,
other than English to householders seek Jellovah's blessing upon our order i n advance through your local
desiring the magazines in their a a - ministry of praise. congregation.

+ "Let all your affairs take place with love." zt.

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 FOR UNITED SCATES OF AMERICA
1959 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16:15. VOL.11 N8.2

TENmPERCEN"BGAL REACHED!
223,600 Publishers in December!
:lfii with you one hundred percent.
= W h a t cause for rejoicing the
i s the S e w \\'orltl society [nitaljose. I t c?usecl :it least 3,OlCi Please send )lie the free ropy of t h e
~ n e r n l ~ e of
resitling in the L'nitecl States do 1)erso11s to nrirfb So;' copies of the hool:!et."-RIichigan.
have! Our llrtitetl efYorts during the I)ooklet c.ont:~iiriript h e n!ni:r t;tlk of "If tlris is not a n unreasonable
nionth of I)ece~ni)erresulted in a t l ~ t .I)ivine \\'i!J i~she~lihly. An11 note ~.equest,p!eme send m e e x t r a copies
thunderous shout of praise to .ieho- silrtle t ~ fthf. c.olnil~rntij~,ecc+ivr(l with o f this- ~.esolutiori.I want to s t i r u p
valr's nilnle and ki11~~(1oni, t h e greatest these rtbq~~c~sts : these b:ljiscop;tlian a n d Lutheran
P I I I I I ~ Pof
~ pei.sons ever grrsonnlly "Aftc.r ~.e:ttlirlg your inspiring mini<te~.s out of their profound
b r o i ~ g h tin tonch with tire triitli in tlrrsis on f hc rricrtinx of all tk,e t11rolo:'g."-SPIT Yorlr city.
one n r o ~ ~ tand h :I nem peal< ill pub- iri t~irsses,1 ~ I I I p?epar.e(l I to j o i ~ t~ O I I I . Truly the 1nor1th of Derernber
lislie1.s
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.. h e e -s ~f.~
..n t of i~e;llixine ~ ~ e l i g i o ncirganiz:itio:i.
.. L.
s P'1e;ise srntl urns..afruitf111 orre in praise to Jeho-
hn(1 all nic Illore i r ~ f o r n ~ n t i r or1 ~ u your re- r:~h,coirifort to nlen of good will a ~ i d
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a ~ ~ . i ; - p e r c ~ e nincrease.
t
t h a t in spite of t h e month's unusual- lig,iu~~."-Sew Yol.1~. joy for those staying a\\,nke a n d
ly severe .\\.eather. " I linve jllsi ? m d 'How 132s keepir~gtheir g:lrnients!
. . . .rloin:: the
C)I:I.
clivirle will hits 1)ron.zht joy to t h e
heart of' .leho\ a11 nntl he has sho\rii
tiis a u-n ~ ~ o v a1)s.
A
l ~.ich;.v t~ev7zrrc1iiis
Theocratic Unity
MaitittaFni~g
our; ~ f f ' 0 1 . t ~ . ItVhiit :I th1,illing occnsiun it n . i ~ : ; , !~riyhlio:*::. I t 11lR.T help 11s t o keep
2 J11st thilllr ~ v h a 22:3,ROO
t witnesses Friday :il';i~rn:-~o;~, .411pusl I, ICa;S,
rue:trls! It sho~v.; t h ; ~ rriot only (lid ;IS l$j-l,4lS 01' I.!:- ?vsolve(l, :lrrlong going in spite of sub-zero wearher if
work for a
those of us who tvere present on Ihttt otirer things, to be :11 pr';:ce ant1 we do tio~rr;f~-to-house
~ n e n i ~ ~ r aP'~,itl:~$
hle afternoon, August u ~ rty hi'le :rntl tht'n malre some back-
i :tniong :~nr..;el\-es! l_lavin# cnlls ; ~ v l i r :.on l ~ :1?(> wiwm itgain, go
I, foitc~\v througii in line \\.itli our 111:itle this l~ib~01?cl, k?: 11s I l r l ~ \ c7:il'ry
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resolve but t h a t S(.O~PSof ~LIOIIS:III(~S I):lcIi to the lio~!se-to-I~o!~se worlc POP
it our. Horn? :3y r.irrst.!y hrrtling all n ~vliile.Or h o ~ ra?>OIIttrying wint-er
of ol hers %vfto were anable to l ~ et h t ~ ir~xrruc.tic~nsconling fro111 the
present :rlso w a ~ l t r t lto ~ f i i \)~~h r r e "faithful ntrtl tlisc~t>rtslave." t)g i'ural witnessiny-if t h e roads a r e
they stood 11y :<hai.ing in the tlistri- n-orkirig haru10:11ou:4y togethrr in opeti-:rs pcto~~letheye niap he rnore
hution of t h a t l-tesc)lutioii, thtts trnly !he training p r o g ~ ~ na ~n dr ~by regu- likekg to inrite you in?
rn?king it t l i e i ~0 ~ 1 1 .;\it(? wlr:tt a 1;lrl.y c o ~ u i n gto~:'tlrel' iu pence a t 's Being fully falitilia? with o u r
privilege i t wns for e:wh coug1.r- our I<iug(I~~tn 1 !all:?.
n e x serluon is most essential. But,
gation publisher to pel.son;~lly pier- C " ~ B - C ~ ~ - e - above all, \vhat i s needed i s a posi-
sent to one hnndrrtl persons its $ OFF52 fbfi FEBRUARY tive appro:lch. C;o to each door w i t h
confitlrnrt., esgecting tn find a henr-
and Scril)t~u'alniessage, while pio-
4
pointcvl, c1es1,-vut, s t r a i g h L f t ~ r w a ~ ~ d "Watchtower" subrt:;ption for one
ing e:lr. Remember that regardless
neers \verr privileprcl to I-eii(21~ marry 1 year and three booklets for $1.
THEME FOB FEBRUARY
of a-hut you found a t t h a t door t h e
last time you called, time a n d ~ i r -
luore ! t
Estrelurly rffet4tive ~ v a sour tell- ;Currying Out Our Weaoive t,o Be at c~uinstancesrriake changes in people.
ing them t h a t \\,(> would return to Peace and Unity.--lsa. 2: 4. $ W e i n g positive does not nieari
learn n h a t t h e r thouzht ofJ, -it. , - - , As
&
-, , - , , ! bring overbearing: it means being
one \Vyornin$ 'olle$e' \YonIan told 2 Z)uri~~ E'ebruiu.:;
g this 1lie:ins pre- resourceful, m a k i r ~ gt h e most of each
the rat-ation piclnre~with a,h,)t:~s h e s r ~ l t i ~ lthe g subi;~~i.il)tionoffer. Let , situiition. Especially cloes i t menu
is studying, her accluaint:lrrces were inerr of good will 1r;tve these jonr.n:~ls ~ I P ~ I I V ! ) ~ P T )to : I ~~Pn( e~e t t h e t w o
reading and discussirig tlre Kesolu- t h a t t,ell them how they can gttil~ ~t211(Iili.'lol~Jections: Too busy I a n d
tion s o a s to bt? :tl)le to h a r e some- peace and u n i t no\v anti how they S o t interestetl ! bnticipiite t h e one by
thing to say a i ~ o i~t ~upon t our r(?- c:tn gain entrance into Gocl's yeacclful stressing t h a t your nlessage will t a k e
turn. T h i s rlrires 11on1ethe ohligation ue\v worltl. If you have not yet ~ n a t l e r)r~lya very few miliutes, or a r r a n g e
we haye tn t.311 back alrrt give the111 ~ . e t u r ncalls on :,I! Resollltion place- to c:rll l)nck l a t ~ rth:tt day if they
either t h e King:lo1n sel.lnon or t h e ments, do so a s outlined ill t h e a r e genuinely rushed at t h e molneiit.
one 0x1 E a r t h a s Al;t~i's Horne, t h u s Dec~e!nber Ki?l</!lonz Jlinistrz~ and Jlret t h e other hg iilterest-rousi13g
giving. then1 the ol~po~.tnriity to give offer the r~iagaxirrc~ snbsc13iption. introrluctions and striking state-
their ilnpressicrll of t h e Resolution. 3 r)ot~htlessf o r 111:lny of us F&- ruents r e ~ a r t l i n gour Inrssage. Pick a
4 The coupon a t the rid uf t h e ruary's co!d will fr~l.rii:;lr a real trs[ subject from t h e ~ u a g a z i n et h a t yon
liesolution also servrd :I very good I of o u r lot-r for .J?b(~vnir :[nil for nu^ (Coinfinqted on. pugc 4, col. 1 )
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+ "Let us pursue
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*he tilings making #or peace." +
 CONGREGATION ORGANIZATION Agaf nst Ilmpoolors
Visit with "Watchiower" greatest benefit from it, nnd ( 2 ) t h e 1 These a r e critical times when
Study Servant servant's teaching ability and snp- sheeplike brothers must keep their
Since The Wr~tcl~toweris the port of service arrangements. senses and be watchful. Paul warns
chief instrument used by the "faith- Although there is much weighty u s against "false brothers." EIe
ful and cliscreet slax-e" to dispense material to cover in an hour a t the further says that "by smooth talk
food a t the proper time, i t is vital TVatchto7oer stuily, this can be (lone and complimentary speech they se-
t h a t we get full value from it. We tvithout difficulty if the servant and 3uce t h e hearts of guileless ones."
must strive for a n accurate knowl- those in the congregation prepare l'hese strangers usually have a
edp we of the truth. I n addition to our aheacl. If the lesson i s quite long, smooth sad story and just want to
private study of The Wtrtclttosoe,~, only x Pew comments can be borrow a few dollars to tide them
our understanding is greatly en- entertained on one question. The over. Peter states: "They have a
larged by our participation in the material should ifi rlivided into four heart trained in covetousness. They
group study each week. I t is the fairly equal parts and the servant are accursed children."-% Cor. 11:
responsibility of the TVc~fchfo?cer :.an (.heck hiruself to see if he ?s 26 ; Rom. 16 : 18 ; 2 Pet. 2 : 14.
study servant to see that all in his covering each part in nbout fifteen 2 S o be on your guard against
congregation receive the greatest minutes. The sturlg itself should not such worthless, wicked men. They
benefit from the Watclitotoer sturly. last more than one hour. Songs, are professional swindlers, cheats,
2 During February the overseer 0r:iyer a ~ ~ annonncemeiits
il should spongers, beggars, corrupt men seek-
mill eonsider with t h e Watchtoeoer not 1)e Inore than a total of ten min- ing their ow11 advantage. Their
study servant ways to improve the utes. If the time is properly appor- methods may vary, but they almost
study and his teaching ability. First tioned, he will not be spending more always end up on the same note-
each should review Qualified to He tiine on the first part of the lessor^ MONEY-something for nothing.
ilfinisters (Studies 24 and 63 ) and and then be required to rush through 3 These impostors usually begin
Preachi~cgIl'ogetlrel' i n U n i t y (par- the last part in order to finish on with a long, sad, hard-luck story.
agraphs l27 and 136). At their time. Publishers shoulcl be enu)ur- They claim to be away frorn home,
meeting early in the 1u011t1lthe nine aged to prepare :ilreail and share in sick, even hospitalized. They want
points listed under Congregation Or- commenting regularly. Also, pnb- immedittte attention. They say their
ganization in the February, 1958, lishers should be sure to bring their mothel. or father has iliecl. They
lii~igdom X i n i s t r ~ j should be re- copies of the Rible so t h a t scrip- need fare money. Some want foorl
viewed briefly. Their discussion tures may be looked up, remembering money, clothing money, but it is
shoul(l center around ( 1 ) how the that this i s a Bible study. always money. Other impostors may
Watchtower study can be improretl 4 The overseer and W'atcl~tower ask for a lrome Bible study. After
so that t h e publishers receive the stucly servant shoultl plan to work they thinlr they haye gained your
together in the field ministry several confidence, they will begin to clt?al.
Plan for March and April times during the month. with the slyly with material things. 1'11ey
congregation servnilt giving sngges- need things, ~ ~ o u s e l ~ onecessities ld
1 This year we a r e looking for- tions for improvsng the servant's or even a n automobile. Their farnr-
ward to coming together to celebrate teaching ability. The 15-atcl~towerite line is-you car: trust me. S e
the Lord's evening meal on Rlonday, study servant shoulrl be :I good on yous guard against such wolves
March 23, after sundown. Kom is teacher of other:: ariA should be in sheep's clothing, brothers !
the time to prepare. Servants should working closely with a service center 4 Ask yourselves, When have broth-
keep this date and its meaning in training others. ers ever begged? (Ps. 37 : 25) Broth-
before the congregation. In turn, the ers prefer t o go without than to
brothers will keep it before persons beg for things. When they work
of good will. lrarrl in spealiing and teaching, t h e
E:wh cor~gregation should now ~ R e s o l u t i o n sAny. pioneers or congre- brothers see their goocI works and
gations having Resolutions left over
arrange for the public talk "The should immediately distribute these generously provide and this without
Perfect Government for All Man- from house to house or to persons on their having to beg for it. Kr~ow
kind," to be 'given April 5. This sub- the street or in the regular door-to-door those whonl yon assist.
ject will he the title of the study witnessing activity. Be sure, that all
copies of the Resolutions are distributed 3 \Ye do not want to stiiie Chris-
article in the April 1.7 issue of The and. in the hands of the people, by the tian hosl)itality because of a few
Watch.tower. Ear11 con,qi.egation mill end of February. Any extra.copies held cheats that sneak into our midst.
receive a copy Ln ample tinre, but by publishers should be dlstrlbuted rlght Let u s contin'ue to be generous with
awav.
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rtow i s the time to assign a s the 4@ Correctiol? on F i l l i s t r y S c h o o l our brothers who a r e in need and
speaker one who is a good rentler Schedule: F ~ r s tScr~pturereading for who a r e working hard in the Lord's
anrl who can present the material Msrch 15 should be Neh. 7: 66 to 8: 8, service but cautious with straligers.
with feeling; then send off your instead of Neh. 7: 6 to 8: 8. Learn to differentiate between the
order for handbills. Also remembei. last + T h e Society has obtained the very sheen and the goats.
supply of the book Faith on t J ~ e
to ortler plenty of extra copirs of the March from the minters. T'nose who
April 35 Watchtower, which is to would like to h a j e extra copies may DECEMBER SERVICE REPORT
have extraordinary distribution. ohtam them a t $2 per copy Thls is a
cash ~ t e m so
, send relnlttance with your Av. Av. Av. AY.
V f we do our utmost, n-e call look order. Pubs. Hrs. B-C Bi.St. Maos.
for a 20percerit increase in April. + T h e Resolution will appear in the Sp'l Pios. 466 147.6 57.1 8.6 127.8
rvhich is 2&,569! We :ire assured following issues of The Watchtower: Pios.
Motu and Samoan, Deccm,ber 1958: Vac. 6,315 96.3 32.0 5.3 83.5
of Jehovah's blessiilg. The rest is Turkish. January 1959; Chinese and Pios. 2,492 8x1 21.2 3.1 51.2
up to us to make April a peak mol~th Greek. February 1: Klocano and Twi. Pubs. 214,327 11.2 3.2 .6 9.5
ill the number of ministers, in the April 1. TOTAL 223.600
number of magazines distributed + Resolution tracts s r e now available Public Meetings Held: 15,753
and in the nuinher of new Bible in Bicolano, Hungarian (from Switzer-
land), Iceland~c,J a p a ~ ~ (from
se Japan) UNITED STATES QUOTA FOR 1959
studies started. and Pangasinan. 222,355 Publishers
 now being installed for magazine print-
To Those Who Say, "I have more from his lofty position." ( T u r n ingin ~ ~ i t ~ i ~ .
"The Purpose "f ThP Wnfo'Ltozu'r. ) *New rotary press i n operation a t
lnagarines than I can read"
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As we presellt the Tf'utchtoTflfl
3 Others will narrow the objection ~~~~~h in ~ /
to reli-ious literature by saying, "I - W a t c h t o w e r - a
~ canada.
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january 1~
B~~~~ her 22
subscription offer, householders re-
spond with m:my excuses. One of the
have Gy own religious
You'mav repll :
"Awakel" the first issues printed.
J,o,l are i n a @1,835 aitend Divine W ~ l lassemblies
most common is, "I have more mxg-
ltzines than read." This is Of-
position' to appreciate tile value of in Uruguay. 1,238 adopt Resolution;
literature a s aid to Eible study. 1 4 0 baptized. Many volunteer to serve
so it does 'lo gdod to You know, there a r e hundrerls of where +he need is great.
they 'Ieed Inore. You to religious n~agaxines.Yet if gou rare- + BrQzil new peak of 15,5V0
show the urgent necessity of select- fully examine Jou will find thiq publishers. 35 new congregations formed
ing the best. YoIl might sag: "I magazine alone in the field of an- this service
agree. It's like so mans othe,. thinqx nouncing God,s kinqdom gc,vernment +Mexico reporrs 10-percent increase,
we see advertised. We can't use then1 tl,?, or,lg hop,, for a nrorlti of with 17,132 i n service.
all. So we select mhat fills our needs peace. *Venezuela has 15-percent increase i n
best. What reading llplps 4 In reasoning a s sugnestecl abore, November, ,61 reporting. New peaks
you to know the Sc~.ipturalprinri- yo" i'rli"t Out T h e 'r7nfci1- also reached i n book placements, hours,
pies for q h a p p ~hollsrhold? What f o t v ~is the most widely w:ld re- back-calls and Bible studies.
magazine brinys ol,tilnistic vie\v licious ~uagazirieon enrth. (Also see +Divine
Of a "I where We Will assembly at Barbados,
(Suc~lifiedf o R e d i z r ~ ? s t e , ~pages
a, 205. W. I., attenaed by five out
can live in real happiness with on1
every seven were the public.
$ ~ &~ : : ~
~~ ~ n ~~ , e~ t ~ v$ is
*():jn summary: Briefly show tllwe
~; ~ ~.than the usual value irl T?lP
r imore now has 3dS
a 12-percent increase this year. A small
help I need to meet the problems of U"fChfoboPr'~the'1 d e l r ' o l ~ congreoalion rejoiced to have 2,224
today suacessfullg. For example, ~tr:lt? by calling attelltion to
here i n this . . ." (Tul,n an striking point in tli? magazine. gather i n town square to see Society's
lilteresting point.) film.
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Or yo11 could say : "Yes, rnilga-
zincs generally inform u s a s to what TOG-
' "THE WATCHTOWER"
is Laking piace and elupllasizp wllat
n1en thinkine slaoninl. ~ 1 1 "Watchtower" subscription for one
~ and three bookIef. for $1.
, year
$
1( and "AWAKE!"
TYatchtotoer fillca clif?&ent yur,pose
for you. I t ~ i e w sthings fronr the
THEME FC)R MARCH
t o d l s signs and Wonder. (
11 Articlesi n the March issues.
March 1
inore important standpoint of what -Jer. 32: 20. "The Ancient Pattern of Jehovuh's
God thinks and does a s he matches - "Warnings of Jehovah's
Unusual Work.' and "When Jehovah
Maintaining Theocratic Unity (Colzt'd) initialing it. Col~gregations shonirl ~i~~~ t j p to uis unusual work." ~ ~
think will most lilrely uppeal to .that send in all subscl'i~tionseucll zoeeh: given by Brother Franr on Saturday at
particular householtler and elaborate after' they ]lave heen c:~refnllJ' Divine W i l l International Assembly.
on it. The magazii~e-ten.itoyyserva~lt checked by the overseer for clarity +-what you livefor?"
can be of much help in this regard and completeness. Wlien you place a of ~ ~ ~ i ~ i
if he will paps on to the publishers subscription, always inforlll the March 8
gooti talking pc;ints on the ne\v mag- l ~ o ~ ~ s e l ~that ~ l ~itt emill
r be about U
azilles when tiley get their supplies, month until tireir conies kkrrive Guide." *"Man's Unique Need Of a Divine
601fer the subscription a t every the China Regiments Masses"
" d n g Frblsuary we also want
dool-. I)o not prejudge the house-
lioleler. Only i n tllis way can \ye ex- to stress our third goal for this serr- *"The
pert to lneet our quotns. Where sub- ice year: acquainting newly irrter-
+"Thank God for M y Good Bed!"
Australian Federal Elections."
March 1 5
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scriptions a r e not obtained, be sure este!i ones with tile theocratic organ-
to oKer the two latest rrlaqaziups for izntion br bringir~gthen1 to rr~eetiapa. *"Keeping strict Watch on How w e
I&. The brothers a r e ( l o i k very well It \voulj be a fine thing for book Walk." Talk given by Brother ~ r a n zon
in ~lleeti~lg and expetling their mag- study cwndnctors to tliscuss with Wednesday evening at Divine will inter-
:~zinequotas; only the special pie- their groups who the1.e is in their national Assembly.
neers a r e llot reachillg their quota of territory that c~ouitl be assistell to *"Helpers Toward walking wisely."
150. Keep up the good work. attend meetings ~ I I Ahow to go about + " w h y Celebrate the Lord's Supper?"
7 Exercise cave ,,,.hen filling out
cloing it. Offer tt) call for them. I t +"Mary's Assumption-Fact or Fiction?"
p,.int the n:ilue alltl is f a r better to say "Co~ne!" than March 22
address and do riot overlook the zone to S ~ S"(:o1" Practical sugcestiol1s +"Beware of Resentment!"
number. Indicate the language if \vill be foillid in Stkrdy 55 in Qunli- @ ' ' ~ h y the Religious Paradox?"
other than English. See that the fif'd to H(, Jli?zisfers.I n all such @"What Wives Look for i n Husbands."
householder carefully reads each n a y s we will be c a r r ~ i n gout our @"The Birth of France's Fifth Republic."
line of the address on the slip before resolve to be a t peace and unity. ~ " M o n d a l a y - G o l d e n City of Burma."
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MARCH, 1959 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL. II NO. 3

Explaining God's Signs an Wonders

Be Ready for Memorial ing March and early in April. See
1 What a remarkable day to be t h a t those needing assistance a r e
alive, when jehovah has provided then offer the subscription. Special receiving training in giving sermons,
visible signs wonders for all to activity should also be arranged for which is our goal during March,
see !-Jer. 32 : 20. those who have a few days off for Also, beginning right now let's help
qre you engaged in maqnifying Easter. Make this your best Watch- our persons of good will to think
Jehovah's name by explain~ng his tOt"cr campaign yet. about service. S t each study, new
signs and wonders? What better Bible Studies or old, i t i s suggested t h a t we follow
way could there be to do SO than 4 Our ministry is not simply to this program the of
by offering the 1~CLtchto~~f3'i" sub- obtain suhscl-iptions, but to help 'larch:After your study the first
scription to everyone we meet. ~f others to become praisers of Jeho- ZOC"', read them the experiences
YOU still have Resolution calls to vah. Keep this in mind a s you call in the Yearbook On page 86j

T33 and page 265* Or

make, start with these. Publishers from house to house. If the interest
throughout the Country report ex- is there alld the householder is wiil- O.ne that people starting
cellent reslllts from these calls, often Out in the service- The second week
ing to spend the time, start a study
placing subscriptions and starting on that first call. DO it wjp=ever tell them about the growth of the
studies a t two or three 1101lle~ln a s possible. I n the case of others, particularly
many hours. Be sure to follow arrange to call back sooll. AS you how new Ones a r e trained when they
through On everyone on your list. present the back-call serlnoll be alert s t a r t out in service. The third week
After YOU haye made Your Resolu- to opportunities to bridge orer to the discuss the importance of the ?demo-
tion calls, then present the subscrip- literature. ~t may require ollly a rial, usitlg the article in the March
tion offer from house to house. scripture or two of introtlllction 15 issue of The Watchtower, and
"re you indiviclnally meeting before they are, ready. At other make definite arrangements *Or them
your subscription quota? There are tiriles it may be llecessary to give the As the entire arrangement
numerous possibilities and we want entire sermon before illtroducing the takes shape in their mind
to follow tl~roughon them all. For study. Be alert to adapt your pres- are want
example, have you offered the have a share in Jehovah's service.
Wntchto?oci" subscription a t each Invite them to go with you.
home where you conduct a study? Memorial
Be sure they have o ~ p o r t u n i t yto RIonday, March 23, after 6 p.m.,
receive its benefits. When a house- i s the time for the Memorial. Special
holder says he may take the sub- THEME FOR MARCH
arrangements should be made to see
scription later, do you make out the tllat everyone associated with the
subscription slip right then and New World society and all good-will
make a date to call back to make persons a r e assisted to be present.
final arrangements? Try it. Are you entation to the circumstances you ~ ~ servants
t h and publishers should
calling on all not-at-homes? %'hen meet. plah ahead to see that none a r e
someone shows interest but says he Working f o r an increase overlooked. S t the meeting go out
does not have the money for a 5 T reach
~ our hoped-for goal of a of your way to befriendly, introduce
subscription, offer i t for six months. 20-percent increase in April, careful new ones to others present arid make
Use the foreign-language editions of planning and diligent work will be them feel a t home. I n his concluding
The Watchtower. I t is now available required. In addition to those who comments, after the Memorial talk
in flfty-three languages. If YOU have have already shared in the service, and the serving of the emblems, t h e
varied nationalities in your te1;ri- there is another marvelous potential congregation servant or the Memo-
tory, carry samples of the magazine of praisers of Jehovah-the 191,642 rial speaker will invite all to attend
in their language and show them. individuals and families with whom the public talk on April 5 and briefly
Sometimes they want them npt only home Bible studies were conilucted discuss the privilege of sharing in
for themselves but for relatlves a s during January. the field service, encouraging both
well. When congregation servarlts 6 First, each congregation book publishers and good-will persons to
receive expiratio11 slips from the study conductor should study the have a share in the special activity
Society, they shollld make sure that situation in his own serrice center that weekend. Help all men to see
these calls are cared for right away. and plan now a program to help all Jehovah's signs and wonders i n this
Renew interest by giving a sermon, publishers to be in the service dur- tinie of the end.

c The training of Christians is "for ministerial work.'" *

 FIRST M E E T I N G I N MARCH made to help Ready a t t e n d Memorial.
Theme: Explaining God's Signs a n d CHAIRMAN. (1.min.) A n ideal time
Wonders. t o extend t h e i n v ~ t a t l o nto servlce w ~ l l
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. be a t Memorial. P a r a g r a p h seven of
main article shows t h a t a f t e r t h e
10 min: Talk on "Explaining God's Memorial talk and serving of t h e
Signs , a n d Wonders." (See "Watch- emblems either t h e congregation serv-
tower, 11/15/58, p. 689, a n d 3/1/69, a n t o r t h e Memorial speaker will invite Some questions t h a t have arisen on
p. 150.) all to the April 5 talk a n d encourage preparing a n d delivering t h e last two
20 min: Question-and-answer cover- good-will persons to s h a r e in special student talks will be discussed.
a g e of main article "Explaining God's preaching activity. (13 min.) School s e r v a n t talks t o
Signs a n d Wonders." SCENE IV ( 3 rnin.) Memorial i s over group of sisters on platform who have
15 m i n : Talk on "Increasing Home a n d congregation servant h a s just questions on their p a r t in t h e school.
Bible Studies." given brief talk on Kingdom service As questions a r e put t o t h e s e r v a n t he
10 rn i n : Concluding comments. privileges. Helper discusses with answers each one, quoting references
Ready t h e special activity. Helper where possible in "Qualified t o ~ h :
invites Ready to s h a r e i n service, Ministers." ~ h b ya s k such things a s
SECOND M E E T I N G I N M A R C H reminding him of t h e help extended how to outline talks properly; how t o
5 m i n : Welcome, text, comments. new ones. Definite arrang.ements a r e cover all material and s t a y within
made for service. time limit; how extensive notes should
15 min: Regding of the pioneer letter CHAlRMAN (2 rnin.) T h e program i s be; type of introduction to use; how
together with a n e n t h u s ~ a s t i c talk flexible and can be adapted to needs to overcome nervousness; if t a l k
based on the letter. of good-will persons with whom you should be a house-to-house sermon o r
25 min: Demonstration on "Aidiilg study. All can use this method. W h e n back-call sermon. how much time
New Ones to Attend Memorial and they know this is t h e t r u t h , it i s time literature presenta'tion should t a k e u p ;
Share in Service." t o begin teaching others. Share fully how much sister serving a s house-
CHAIRMAN (2 mill.) P a r a g r a p h six in Memorial activity a n d help others holder should have to s a y etc. Servant
of main article outlines the procedure s t a r t in Kingdom service. in part, replies: notes should be few;
f o r aiding new ones to a t t e n d ~Memo- 7 m i n : Talk on article "Prepare Now perhaps just scriptures a n d brief
rial a n d share in service. Try this for April Peaks!" thoughts on a slip of paper placed in
three-point method a t your h o ~ n eBible Bible; introductions should lead into
s t u d y even thouph you m a y have 8 m i n : Concluding comments. (In- material and have some definite rela-
conducted i t for only a few weeks. Let clude comment on s t a t e m e n t based on tion to material discussed a n d common
u s see how easy i t i s to follow this Eph. 4: 12 a t bottom of page 1.) situations in field; nervousness over-
DrOBrR
* ->
..~ n7 come by good preparation, practice
SCENE I ( 5 min.) After t h e study T H I R D M E E T I N G I N MARCH with assistant a n d experience; way
t h e first week of this program pre- 5 min: Welcome, text, comments. material lends itself should govern
pared publisher, Brother Helper,'reads how it will b e handled, whether as
t h e "Yearbook" e x ~ e r i e n c e sa n d makes 8 min: New World News report. house-to-house or hack-call sermon.
appropriate comments on them. Pub- 10 min: Experiences from "Year- literature presentation a t house-to:
lisher invites good-will person, Mr. book" on how publishers benefit from house call should be very brief (only
Ready to attend public talk. Ready t h e theocratic ministry school. Chil- 15 to 30 seconds) making i t obvious
a s k s for a few e x t r a handbills to -ive dren who a r e attentive a t t h e school t h a t publisher h a s made a successful
t o friends. Helper a s k s Ready to rook show the good training i t gives them. transition to t h e offer without losing
u p Acts 20: 2U, think about i t a n d pre- In Newf,oundiand a clergyman q u ~ z z e d the householder's interest b u t pub-
pare a comment on i t for t h e next a class of public school pupils on the lisher m a y continue with k x p ~ a n a t i o n
stuay. Bible. Out of twenty-five students only of literature until stopped b y school
CHAIRMAN (1 rnin.) T h e next step two could answer h ~ questions. s These s e r v a n t a t t h e end of six minutes;
depends upon t h e response of t h e two were Jehovah's witnesses. Thev speaker definitely should endeavor t o
good-wiil person. If publisher discerns d r a w householder into conversation
good-will person i s ready for service b u t assistant's Dart should be limited
h e may, during this first week, invitd to questions or-brief replies t o ques-
good-will person to go in service. If tions asked by publisher, s o as to keep
n o t ready publisher keeps . building sermon progressive. Sisters express
u p the idek of Kingdom servlce. I appreciation f o r :assistance.
SCENE I1 (5 min.) After t h e studv
t h e second week Helper a s k s Ready
t o read Acts 26: 20 a n d then a s k s 1 (2 rnin.) Brother In audience raises
hand and. when called on. a s k s if
servant can non- answer questions h e
w h a t his comment on it is. Rearlv and other brothers have on preparing
comments on it correctly. HelpeF&mL ministry school a n d gave student talks and delivering talks. Servant with
mends him. Helper then describes the despite t h e f a c t t h a t h e could not see glance a t watch, regrets time &ill not
growth of t h e New World Society a s a to read (83). H e w a s willing to t r y allow, b u t arrangements will be made
preaching organization world-wide, t h a t h e might benefit from t h e train! to t a k e u p questions of brothers on
using some "Yearbook" figures. Helper ing t h e scliool gives. Are you showing f u t u r e service meeting. H e will be
show-s t h a t early Christians were t h e s a m e willingness? happy to a i d a n y privately to under-
assisted t o p r e a c h ties in 1 Corin- 12 min: School servant's report-with s t a n d how to prepare talks or over-
t h i a n s 11: 1. ~ e l p e ; now explains how encouragement for all t o a t t e n d a n d come speaking weaknesses. Good sup-
new ones a r e helped today t h a t they henefit. port from all will bring mutual benefits
a r e not started o u t on the& own etc. 15 min: "Presenting t h e Good News" and blessings from Jehovah.
Helper invites Ready to go alo& in -talk a n d demonstration.
Kingdom service, such a s house-to- 15 min: Talk on "Response to t h e
house magazine work. A definite day 10 min: Concluding comments. (In- Call for Pioneers." Also use local
a n d time is set. clude comment on s t a t e m e n t based on experiences on entering pioneer service
CHAIRMAN (1 rnin.) Some good-will 1 Thess. 5: 11 a t bottom of page 4 . )
persons m a y not be ready a f t e r t h e
second week. Even if Mr. Ready w a s
I and, if necessary, experiences on p. 53
of 1958 Convention Reaort.
1 10 min: Concluding c;mments.
FOURTH MEETING I N MARCH
not ready a n d Helper did not think 5 min: Welcome, text, comments.
i t appropriate y e t to invite him into
service, progress i s being made a n d 10 m i n : "Make Sure of All Things,"
there is more t h a t should be done. on New World Llving from, page 273,
SCENE 111 (5 rnin.) A t close of "Satan, God of This World to 1 Tim.
I JANUARY SERVICE REPORT
Av. AV. AV. AV.
study t h e third week, Helper dis- 6: 3-5 on page 274. To be 'handled by Pubs. Hrs. B-C Bi. St. Mags.
cusses: (1) Blessing of being a Chris- publisher on platform posxng a s person Sa'I Pios. 450 145.8 66.1 9.2 139.3
tian, hope of e v e r l a s t ~ n glife. (2) Jesus' of good will asking about New World Pios. 6,329 46.8 5.6 105.0
g r e a t sacrifice for our benefit. (3) living, which questions can be a n - Vac. Pios. 1,525 36.1
March 23: Memorial: w h a t i t iilcludes swered, by, audience by using t e x t s Pubs. 207.102 5.2
(1 Cor. 11: 23-26). Emphasize Jesus' appearing in asslgned p o r t ~ o n . T O T A L 215;406
command, using t h e article in t h e 20 m In : Theocratic Ministry School
March 15, 1969, issue of "The W a t c h - Suggestions. Public Meetings Held: 16,681
tower." Ready responds t o invitation (5 min.) School servant talks on U N I T E D S T A T E S QUOTA FOR 1959
t o attend. Definite arrangements a r e value of revised school program. E q u a l 222,355 Publishers
 CONGREGATION O R G A N I Z A T I O N aesganse to the Cali
fssl Piioaneers
OverseerMeets with of a written review he should not 1 There is nothing we do t h a t
Servant give too much attention to the means more to u s than our service
Practice and constructive counsel grades. H e can give the average to Jehovah. While other Scriptural
a r e the combination t h a t produces grade, but no good is accomplished obligations may demand much time,
better and more qualified K i ~ l g d o ~ by
n mentioning the lowest and high- dedicated witnesses have their heart
preachers. The theocratic ministry est grades. The grades are not what in the Kingdom service. Not only
school provides the student with is important. Ko cause should be does this govern the. way they per-
both. If the full benefit of the school given for anyone to boast before form secnlar work and manage their
is to be obtained there must be good others or to himself. (Gal. 6 : 14) family affairs, but it moves them to
~ r e ~ a r a t i o rby
l the school servant What should be emphasized is the have just a s full a share in the
and each student. I n order that the number taking the review and how field ministry a s possible. The So-
school lnay be improved the Society the students can benefit from their ciety has done much to encourage all
1s arranging for the congregation error by looking up the answers. to seize the opportunities that a r e
servant to spend time with the When a written review is approach- open, and the response has heen
school servant during the month of ing, study conductors should remind good. During December and January
March. H e will give constructive their group of it. They can arouse alone 469 regular pioneer applica-
counsel to the school servant. interest in it by verbally quizzing tions and 2,134 vacation pioneer
Both servants should review the publishers on the material to be applications mere received.
early in the month Studies 26 and covered before and after the study, - A brother whose personal obliga-
62 of Qualified to Be i%finistars and a s well a s a t other appropriate tions make it difficult for him to be
paragraphs 128-130, 140 and 141 of times. Each shoald encourage his a regular pioneer wrote: "Vacation
Preaching Together in Unity and group to have 100-percent partici- pioneering is something t h a t I can
the article on "Congregation Organi- pation in the review. The school do. Those pioneer letters t h a t the
eation" in the Iiingdom 3linistry of servant can also arouse interest in Society i s sending once a month
March, 1958. Attention should be the review by quizzing the brothers a r e wonderful reminders of our
centered particularly on giving con- when going to field service or when obligations. They make a person
structive counsel to the brothers and in casual conversation with them. think." And a sister who i s a widow
sisters enrolled, making assign- H e should watch to be sure all with seven dependent children, after
ments, the problems of halidling points in the review a r e directly hearing the letters encouraging full-
more than one school, how to have covered during talks. Those not time service, requested t h a t the So-
more enroll, how to improve school covered should be brought out by ciety transfer her name from the
attendance and giring personal as- him. roll of vacation pioneers to the
sistance to students on talks and in 4 The school servant should sup- regular pioneer ranks on February 1.
the field. port fully service center activity. H e Even winter months could not make
3 The school servant should take can help train less experienced pub- her Put it off.
a n interest in each student and give lishers. During the month of Narch Whole congregations a r e work-
counsel to correct weaknesses. Do the congregation servant will work ing together to expand the ranks of
more than point out the weaknesses. several times with the school servant regular and vacation pioneers, and
Perhaps private coaching may be and will give him counsel on his from one such congregation this
necessary. When giving his analysis ministry. letter was received: "We a r e very
happy to enclose 77 applications for
vacation pioneer service in Decem-
Announcements ber. . . . Our former experience with
31 vacation pioneers last November
+ During January new all-time peaks
were reached in both back-calls and be appreciated if such individuals
and 48 last April has shown t h a t
home Bible studies. There .were 1,451,274 would get in touch with the Branch Striving to get as many as
back-calls made, exceedmg the pre- office of the?r country several weeks to pioneer is tremendously stimu-
vious peak by 390299 and making an before traveling. lating and strengthening to the con-
average of 5 2 per budlisher And there
were 191,642' home Bible studies con- + T h e Society has t h e following items gregation as a . ' . Our
ducted, exceeding the previous peak m stock. Orders will be filled as long SerVlCe has grown in all phases. We
by 2,179. as the supply lasts. have already enjoyed a 23-percent
+ A Memorial report, card, has been
Convention Report - 30c each - 42,000
-
- 2% each 7,000
increase in October. . .. We a r e
sent to each congregatlpn with wrlttgn 1959 Calendar certainly moved to thank Jehovah
reviews. The congregation servant will
please see that it is filled out and p,ut
in the mail promptly after the special
* English
for all the blessings we a r e enjoying.
Things a r e so lively and enthusiastic
public talk on April 5. around Our Kingdom Hal1 we just
*Tom paradise ~ o s to t paradise R ~ -
gained ahont have to turn the lights off to
g Toward the end of March one copy "Let God Be True" (2d Edition) ,"et anyone go home after a meet-
of the ~ ~ 15 '~ ~ i ~ l ~ t which ~ h t ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ ~
contains the talk "The qerfect Govern- "This Means Everlasting Life" ~ng."Why not work together i n your
ment for All Mankind, wlll be sent ~ ~ ~ l itof B~
i ~ministers
d congregation to encourage pioneer-
to each congregation servant by sec- ing? Similar blessings can be yours !
ond-class mail. When it is received Foreign
please see that i t i s given to the,brother ~~d~~Kingdom Rules-Is the w o r l e s Who a r e the ones entering the
who has been asslgned to deliver the End Near? -Arabic, Armenian, pioneer ranks? Some of them a r e
April 5 public talk, so he will have French, German, Greek, Hiligaynon- persons who a r e single and free of
ample opportunity to practice it. You Visayan, Spanlsh
should receive yours not later than God,s W a y Is Love
obligations. Others have had to make
April 1. Pangasinan careful adjustments i n their lives in
Q Notice to Travelers: If any of Jeho- Healing of the Nations Has Drawn order to pioneer and meet their
vah's witnesses who have symbolized Near -Cebu-visayan other obligations. They a r e persons
their dedication by water baptism plan whose appreciation of Jehovah's
to travel for business or pleasure to + T h e Resolution will appear in the
Poland, Czechoslovakia or other coun- following issue of The Watchtower: invitation has moved them to say,
tries behind the Iron Curtam, it would Hillgaynon-Vlsayan, July, 1959. "Here I am ! Send me."-Isa. 6 :8.
 NEW WORLD NEWS
+ ~ e m o l i t i o n under way opposite Brook-
lyn Bethel home to clear site for construc-
tion of new addition.
+Supreme Court of Canada i n 6-3 de-
cision awards damages Of $21500 plus
During the World's Easter Season 7 Or you may s a y . "Good morning.
interest since 1 9 5 2 and casfs against
l o u r presentation of "this good a minis.er, I feel it very impor- Quebec false
news of the kingdom,7 should have t a n t to make a brief call during this Of Lamb. Sister lamb was
some with thillgs !eligions holiday season because of arrested when not witnessing, held two
a r e doing. During Easter season significa~lceto all of us. ~~d~~
live Only a few short years, days incommunicado. Case has traveled
many persons think about Christ's through since 1947-
death and but only as While we enjoy life, it ends soon another decision, Canadian Supreme
a beautiful story. and maybe yell have as
Court awarded $ 3 3 , 1 2 3 ~ l u s interest
z ~ this ~ ~you mayi inany ~ others~ have, ~I s this all there
from 1951 and costs t o brother who was
want to use the sermon on , c ~ o d - is s to life? Now a t this spason people Put out of business by Prime Minister
~ ( i ~ (necember,
~ d ~ ~,958, . ~~ i , give
~ ~ special
- thought to the death
Duplessis of Quebec for having provided
dam ~ i ? ~ iolle ~ ~use
~ tmay ) tilis and resurrection of Christ a s a hope bail On behalf Over 300 witnesses'
type of introduction: "1 am calling for future life. But h017 will it be
on my neighbors today in regard to brought about, and who will enjoy +TO date 3t735 requests received at
a matter of special concern a t this i t ? Tne B ~ b l ehas a very satisfactory
time. At Easter season millions of answer. In fact, it is found in the :zrKd ~ C ~ h e f ~ e s ~ : u ~ i
many reports requests, and
people give much to familiar words of the Lord's prayer.
329.
event that happened "O0 years Here Jesus himself tells us the ti^^ of 1 5 in L ~ N~~ ~ ,
ago-the death and resurrection of
Jesus. Several days a r e set aside an"e' ." . Guinea, thrilled to have 1,200 come to
for special observance. What does see "The New World Society i n Action."
t h a t event back there mean for us? + ~ e p o r t s of field ministry received for
you may ask. Some will answer, first time from Laos and Cambodia.
Salvation and deliverance. But how?
Jesus taught a prayer that answers
how and when he will deliver honest
THEME FOR APRIL "THE WATCHTOWER"
people from this world's troubles." and ''AWA@~!"
(Go into sermon.) Do vou need more distributor's copies?
Order now.
Prepare NOWfor Aprii Peaks! + Kingdom ~i~~ionaries-
April 1 he Bringera
1 During April we will be "serving do this, it is requested that as soon
the interests of God's perfect govern- as l,nssible the assistant congrega-
men? by striving for three pealrs: tion servallt inform each pl,blisller
+
of the Best News.
Missionaries of God's Kingdom That
Rules.
i n publishers, in magazine place- of his pl.evious peak in ,naxazinr +HOW to Prove You Have Christian Faith.
ments and i n home Bible studies. placements, \,,hether that l,eak was +will Many Now Living Never Die?
= T o attain our peak in publishers, reached last April or since then. April 8
each One of US should plan to be in Each publisher, Beeping in mind +When W i l l Men Not Labor i n Vain?
the service On t h e very first week- April's special activity, can individ- + ~ o ~ bVictory
l ~ i n the Supreme Court
end, and then report. C~llgregation ually determine how much over canada.
book study conductors will arrange his previous peak he will be nhle Brazil Is Changing.
for pel'~0nal a s ~ i s t a n c e for those to go. Then place a n order with $ ~ with the
~ Posture
~ Problem.i ~
needing it early i n the month. Addi- the magazine-territory servant rigllt
tionally, book study conductors are away to be sure yoll will have April 1 5
requested to remind the brothers a t enough of the special issues to reach +The Perfect Government for A l l Man-
the service center each week during that goal. Orders should be sent kind-
March of the point to be discussed in by March 10. ~~f~~~ the order +fhe Perfect Ruler for Man's Govern-
after their home Bible studies t h a t is sent to the Society the lnaga-
week, 3s outlined i n the main article, zine-territory servant will mallt
in order to prepare them for the to checlc with each publisller to
+
ment-
Christianity's Origin and the Dead
Scrolls.
Memorial and for service. be sure he has had opportnrlity +why Jehovah's Witnesses Are Dif-
3The special April 16 issue of to place a n order for the extra ferent.
Tlte Watchtower and the fine April magazines he will need. April 22
22 issue of Awake! should be a 4As for our peak i n home Bible +DO You Seek Happiness?
tremendous aid in attaining a new studies, this can easily be achieved +science and Your Faith i n God.
peak in magazine placements during if me follow through on all Resol1l- +Family Life Faces a Crisis.
April. The articles contained in tion calls and all other interest
these issues a r e listed in the right- found with that objective in mind. +
*Nature Had I t First.
~ehovah's Witnesses and Christian
hand column on this page. TO With each one doing his part, zeal-
reach a new peak organizationally ously and efficiently, yes, and with
means that we must each reach a love, we can, with Jehovah's help,
+he^
Maturity.
Role of the Earth i n the Rocket Age.
Shall Beat Their Swords into
new peak individually. I n order to reach our three peaks for April. Plowshares."

* 'Build one another up'-Aid all to attend Memorial. *

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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
APRIL, 1959 "Happy is the one that stays cawaka and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL.

Serve the Interests of God's Perfect Government

1 X h a t a pririlege to serve thr
Interests of God's perfect govern- Magazine L):lg, before the congre- you tures of the ~nagaziueministry that
ment! Paul treasu~.ed it so highly giltion book study, and in i11cirlent:tl tint1 mcst productire.
that even in continenlei~t he was \vitrlessing. In regular house-to-house Helping N e w Ones
busy "preaching tile kingdom of work \\-hen tlie subscription ol'%e' r 6 "Helping new ones to be regular
God." \\'e st~oul(l imitate I'aul. is not a?('?l?ted, offer t\vo ~n;~#;rxiriesin the ministry," which is one cf
-A(.ts 28 : 31. for 1Oc. lJarents may be able to go our goals for Spril, is one good way
2 April is n month of special activ-
wit11 tticir children in n1:igazine to reach our 20-percent increase.
ity. April 5 should he a day for work after school a t least oiice a This requires enthusiastic co-oper-
special service in all congrefi~tions. week. Spend godr time in the fea- ation by everyone in the congrega-
Let's strire to help every publisher tion. IVho is there that you can
to he out ill the field eervic,e Spril 5. assist? Have you invited persons
"ake full use of the s11eci:rl talk "Watchtower" subscription for one with whom you study to share in
and speci;rl issues of The It.atcf~- year and three booklets for $1. the service, following the st~ggesterl
tower ant1 dtonlic! to aid new ones THEME FOR APRIL three-point program in 1iirzgdo.n~
to serve the Iii~lgdominterests. All Serving the lnterests of God's Perfect dlinistry last month? If they share
publishers shorild plan to tittrnd the Government.-Acts 28: 3 1. in givinq tile witness, perhaps by
spevial talk on April 5, bringing ( C o t ~ t i n u s dots,pa,qc:4, col. 1)
with thelu good-will persolis. Did .I.OII
help others to attt?ritl kiemor'ial?
Help these same persons and others
to attend the special talk. After 1 All detlic;~ted CXristians and Boise, !daho: Idaho #I, 2; hlont. $1;
the talk the congregation shoul(l their friends of goorl will were hapl~y ULah $1.
h a r e the April 15 W ~ t e h t o z ~ arail-
er to see tlie announc.einent in tlic Cincinnati Ohio: Ohio $1, 4, 5,'6, 7,
able for clistrih~~tion.Annourice it 3I:uch 1.5 SVfctchlorc~sr listing tlie 8 9 11 '12. 2nd. #I. 2, 3, 5 ; W. Va.
$2;' KG, &; c i r . 11.
iit the close of the 1)nblic meeting. 1!4.79 district ~isseri~l~lq- cities. Xake Evansville Ind.: TnA. 4 4 . RIo. $1, Ill.
Offer five for 1 % : ten for 30c, definite plans now for attendinq #1, 2, 4 , ' s . 6, 7, 8 ; Ky. '#I; ~ r i r . ' # l .
inviting good-\rill persons to share tile ;~ssemhly.The rlates and cities Fresno, Calif.: Calif. #8, 8, 10.
in the distribution. Pr~bliallerscnn are a s follows,: Philadelphia, Pa.: P a . #I, 2, 3 4 5 S
11; N.Y. $1, 2, 3, 4, 10; N.$. #l: 2:
help their good-will pel-sons get a June 4-7: S a n Dieso, Calif. 3, 4 ; Md. #1, 2; Del. # l ; Va. #l, 3 ;
supply. I'ro~uptly after the April 5 June 18-21: F a i r b a n k s , Alaska; T a m p a , C!ii-. 2 7 ; S-1.
talk overseers shoulcl mail t h e Me- June Bla. Rapid City, S. Dak.: N. Dak. #1, 2;
25-28: Des Moines, I o w a ; Phila- S. Dak. rpl; Colo. #I; \Vyo. #I.
morixl report ('ard to the Society. clelphla, P a ; Stockton, Calif. Rochester, N . Y . : N.P. $ 6 , 7, 8, 9; P a .
W o r k for New Magazine Peak July 9-12: E u g e n e , Oreg.; Evansville, #6, 7, 9, 10; Ohio #2, 3, 10.
ind. ; Flint, lV1ich.; Fresno, Calif. Stockton, Calif.: Calif. #I4, 15, 18, 19.
I lo?^ grand it trill he if we all July 16-19: Albuquerque, N. Mex.; Wichita, Kans.: Kans. 3 1 , 2, 3 ; Mo.
reach ne\\- inrlivitlual pealis in maga- Cincinnati. Ohio: Rauid Citv. S . Dali. #4, 5 ; Okla. #I, 2, 3; Tex. #5; Ark.
zine placements ! Think ho\v Inany July 23-26: Boise, 1 d a h o ; Chattanooga, #2; Cir. 12.
Tenn. ; Rochester, N.Y. Please note: J A C K S O N , MISS., h a s
niore got)tl-will persons nrill learn Aug. 6-9: S a n Jose, Calif.; Wichita, heen deleled. If vou nlanned to a t t e n d
of God's 13erfec.t government ! Read lians. t h e r e you should 6lianb.e plans to
the special issues a s soon us you Auo. 13-16: Charlotte, N.C. ; Provi- a t t e n d a n o t h e r city
receive them. You will be stirred to dence, R.T. ; Tacoma, Wash. 3 If the plan is not followed gener-
Auq. 20-23: C o r i ~ u sChristi. Tex.
offer thern enthusiastically a t every ally, some-cities will have tooinany
home. Since placements clepend to a 2Bs mentionetl, publishers in all in attendnnce while others will not
great extent on saying the right circuits iiray plan to attericl the con- be attended by a sufficient number.
thing a t the door, have in mind vention nearest them or any city of Your co-operation will also help to
appealing presentations when gou go their choice. However, the Society ac:co~nplish the intended witness in
in the service. What quota have ~ t ~ q g c s the
t s follo~vingcities for cir- the re,qpectire cities.
you set for April so a s to reach a cuits listed under tiiern ercti though +Spanish ~i'ogt-amswill he provid-
new peak personally? the distance inay he a little gr'eater, ed in Corpus Christi, Tes.; Alhu-
"I-lave you laid definite plans to in solile instances, to eqnitably divitle querque, N. Jlex. ; Philadelphia, Pa. ;
expand your magazine ministry dur- the attendance according to the size ailcl Sari Diego, Calif.
ing April? I t means spending more of the cities arid the asselnhIy facil- 5 F'ollowing this Kingdorn ~ T i i j z i s t r y
time in that feature of service. Take ities. These are listed here : the room request and volunteer serv-
Albuquerque, N . Mex.: N. Mex. $1, 2;
advantage of all opportunities to Ariz. #1, 2; Coio. #2, 3; Tex. $9; ice forms will be mailed to all con-
place magazines: on your regular S-6, S-9. (Gontin~kcd0% page 3, coZ. 3 )

Christians are "workers for the kingdom of God."

Beginning with the April 22 issue of Atcake! there material, when appropriate, with Yea?-bookexperiences
will be articles giving information on countries where from those countries. Also, when pioneer service is
the need is great. The articles may not specifically being discussed, it 'may be possible to use experiences
invite publishers to move into these places, yet every from "Pursuing My Purpose in Life" i n The Watch-
one of them is in need of workers. You may use this tower. Make good use of this material.
FIRST MEETING IN APRIL Sister "Minnie Problems." TeIIs t h a t Brevious peak month, a s outlined in
Theme: Serving t h e Interests of Sister Problems h a s four children a n d March "Kingdom AITnistry" article
God's Perfect Government. unbelieving husband, s a y s s h e "just "Prepare Now for Aprll Peaks!" April
5 min: Welcome, text. comments. can't go in service." ca.n a n d mill be all-time peak month
10 min: Talk o n "serving t h e In- (5 rnin.) Audienci? given opportunity to d a t e (1) if publishers know w h a t i s
t e r e s t s of God's P e r f e c t Government." t o offer practical s u g g e s t ~ o n sIn s a m e in magazines, a n d (2) if all a r e diligent
nlanner a s above. Additional points by
(See "Watchtower," 4/1/59, p. 211.)
10 min: "Yearbook" exoeriences ~ A

expansion in Kingdom service. T h e can

~ ahont
....
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-....~
s e r v a n t if not covered by audience
might de: A t m i d y e e k contacts sister;
I' In field service presenting them. A
panel of three to five publishers i s

brothers in J a p a n a r e being blessed taking mutually assist one another by

w i t h good fruitage. (191) In Poland could take t u r n s caring for young children.
a n increase of 100 percent in Bible husband cares one child in service whil;
study activity h a s contributed to rapid of devotion t o for others; be example
Jehovah, serving him
growth of t h e New World society. means eternal life for children a s well
(130) H a r d work by six missionaries a s parent; no grea.ter heritage for
i n Brazil produced a congregation of
fiftv bublishers within two venrs. children organization
t h a n ministry; better home
m a y help;,
Thfrteen of these applied for v a c a t ~ o i (1 rnin.) Brother Weary" raises
pioneering l a s t April. (106) Tn Nicara- hand, a s k s for suggestions for himself.
g u a a circuit s e r v a n t had to travel b y H e is just too weary to go in service
horse oxcart a n d on foot t o reach a when he r e t u r n s from hard day's work.
place' where t h e brothers had been Unbelieving family consumes
working with good results. (220) Nor- Sunday, since this i s only timetime he has
on
w a y reports a marked expansion of with t.hem.
t h e New World societv because broth-
e r s a r e ~ o i n a where t h e need i s to (4 min.) Servant answers: Proper
care for family. Many brothers have
great. O n e family reports t h a t a con- financial burdens. T a s k m a y be diffi-
gregation of ten publishers h a s result- cult, b u t devoting all time to old world,
ed from their work. (228) Diligent none to new, unsafe course. May be
effort produces fruit. assuming greater load t h a n necessary.
20 min: Question-and-,answer discus- W a r n i n g found in rich young ruler.
sion of main article Serve t h e I n - (itlatt. 19) Also. fiahtine one's con-
terests of God's Perfect Government." science can w e a r one gut mentally,
15 min: Talk by congregation s e r v a h t physically. Tired worn-out feeling
on "Things W e W a n t to Do This often gone when 'service finished. As
Month." (Encourage all pubhshers to head of family, take lead; Zanllly can
do more t h a n usual service. Include benefit from good example of faith-
comment on s t a t e m e n t based on Col. fulness and regular worship. Audience
4: 11 a t t h e bottom of page 1.) invited to comment or give practicable
experiences.
SECOND MEETING IN APRIL (2 rnin.) Congregation servant a d -
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. monishes congregation to help those
8 min: Talk on "1959 Public Meet- regular needing help to be aclive in April a n d
ings." Encourage all t o attend regular- a n c e to onet h eanotherin months ahead. Assist-
will m a k e April
ly and b n n g good-w~llnersons. peak month.
15 min: " ~ r ~ s e n t i ntlie g Good News" 8 min: Concluding comments. I n -
-talk a n d demonstration. clude comment on t h e t e x t [Acts 20:
24 min: Demonstration on "Helping 351 a t the bottom of page 4.
Those Needine Heln."
(3 rnin.) Congreg'ation s e r v a n t talks THIRD MEETING IN APRIL
on prospects for reaching 20-percent
goal in congregation. Requires all-out 5 min: Welcome, text, comments.
effort. Excellent suggestions given in 8 min: Experiences from 1959 "Year-
March "Klngdom Ministry" for helping. book" about youthful determination
those with whom studies a r e con- to pioneer. A young brother in Aus-
ducted, b u t w h a t a b o u t irregular and t r a l i s chose nioneer service even when
less m a t u r e publishers? Study con- his opposinff parents g a v e him t h e FOURTH MEETING IN APRIL
ductors a n d m a t u r e uublishers aidine choice between Jehovah's service a n d 5 min: Welcome, text, comments.
marly; wunld appreciate s u r i t e s t i o n ~ his material inheritance. (89) A broth-
for a ~ d i n gcertaln puhlishcrs. ,111diellce e r of thirteen in P e r u showed such 8 min: New World News report a n d
c a n assist determination to vacation pioneer t h a t announcements.
(2 mii.j Study conductor called t o his parents gave up in trying. to stop 8 min: Talk on "The Service Ahead
platform tells of problem h e h a s with (236) A . yohng girl in B u r m a of Us." Especially discuss unassigned
Sister "Sickly" who always s a y s she
i s not feeling well when invited to leave I f a t h e r i s a Hindu wrenared to
home to pioneer
s h a r e in service. How can h e help h e r ? father's violent oooosition. B u t because
in spitk of h e r
territory a n 3 Rlemorial Day activity.
(See Announcements.) A good exneri-
(5 min.) Audience invited to suggest she is a minor
practical ways they know to help her him she h a s had to postpone i t until
a h d lawfully subject to I ence based on l a s t year's-visit t o t h e
cemeteries m a y be included.
12 min: ~ e p o r t from congregation
or to relate experiences others have she is of a g e ; then s h e will fulflll h er book. s t u d y conductors-results of
h a d in similar circumstances. If audi- heart's +sire. (111) If you a r e a youth- meeting with congregation servant.
ence does not cover s a m e points, serv- f u l publisher do you have t h e s a m e 17 min: Question-and-answer discus-
a n t m a y a d d : Recognize illness exists; determination t o pioneer a s these sion on "Where to Assemble in 1959."
m a y not do a s much a s others b u t young publishers have? Also talk on information in "Watch-
c a n s h a r e in some features of service; 15 min: Reading of April pioneer tower, 3/15/59, p. 164.
doing divine will most important work letter a n d talk on it. Also comments on 10 min: Concluding comments with
in life whether well or ill; taking deep vacation pioneering announcement. encouragement for all t o help new
interest in good-will persons can t a k e 122 min: Demonstration on "Know ones who have not y e t been out.
mind off illness. etc. If illness confines Your Magazines."
t o home. she can write letters to ~ o o d - CHAIRMAN (2 rnin.) April will be
will persons o r call them on ph&e. a n all-time peak month for magazine FIFTH MEETING IN APRIL
(2 rnin.) Servant a s k s Sister Mature placements-if all publishers place Congregations having a fifth meeting
t o s t a t e problem she 1s having with more ,magazines in April t h a n their should a r r a n g e their own program.
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 Public meetings play a large and
OverseerMeets with show how to conduct the study in vital role ill preaching of the good
Book Study Cond~etor~ such a way that the important p;ints news of God's established kingdom.
strategic locations throughout a r e correctly understood. Show how The new series of talks for 1959
the territory of each congregation the question can be broken down will begin on Sunday, April 12.
there should be sufficient bobk study where necessary if there a r e sever$ The titles a r e : IS This Existence All
locations t o accommodate the pub- points; how s;pplementary ques- There IS to Life? Will &fany Now
lishers and persons of good will con- tions may be asked to clarify an Livillg Never Die? I s the Bible a
veniently. For them to operate answer that may not have been Man-made Book or a Divine Guide?
efficiently the book stndy conductor correctly or clearly stated; how 1s Jesus Christ t h e Promised Mes-
must be quick to apply the sug- scriptures cited but not quoted can siah? Identifying the True God.
gestions given for improving his be applied effectively, etc. The im- What Can Prayer Do for You? Why
work and becoming a better teacher portant thing is to have publishers Are There So hfany Religions? How
of the Word. He must be keenly in- express the thoiiglits so t h a t it is to Guard Your Children from Delin-
terested in the spiritual advance- evident that they understand the quency-
ment of all in his group. To this material and t h a t the points are 2Every publisher plays a very
end arrangements a r e being made impressed upon the mind. important part a t the public meet-
for the overseer to meet with all the 4 Their discllssion will first take i n g ~ .Always strive to be present,
book study conductors in the month up ways to improve the hook study and t r y to bring new ones along with
of April. and then the service arrwngemen& You. YOUlearn by hearing new ideas
They should meet if a t all pos- from the service center. Book ~ t u d ? j :and new ways of expressing King-
sible before April 5 , after first re- ( 1 ) Preparatioll on part of all dom truths. Many brothers find t h a t
viewing the duties of the congre- essential. ( 2 ) Increasing attendance they get more out of t h e talks when
gation book study conductor as out- and participation. ( 3 ) How to teach they follow along with their Bibles
lined in Studies 95 and 63 of QuaEi- a t the book study. (Discuss prin- and take moderate notes so they can
fied t o B e diinisters and paragraphs ciples and illl~sfratewith demon- later give a brief resume to any
133., 132 and 142-144 of Preaching stration.) S e y ~ i c eCenter: ( 1 ) Con- good-will persons who may not be
Toyether in Unity. They should also ductor expected to support all ar- present. At public meetings pub-
review Congregation Organization in rangements for serrice and lead l ~ s h e r sshould introduce themselves
!he April 1958 Iiingdom Mildstry. group. ( 2 ) Assisting those who are to newly interested ones and aid
The overseer will xvork with each irregular in service by making defi- by answering questions that they
conductor several times and give nite arrangements and assistingwith may have.
counsel on the handling of his duties sermons, back-calls and home Bible Speakers should follow the So-
and especially his teaching ability studies. ( 3 ) Aiding those assigned ciety's outline closely when develop-
when he visits the respective groups. under training program to fulfill ing their talks. This will aid them
This may take several months if their assigaments and providi~lg a topresent a well-rounded-out, coher-
there a r e a number of book studies. report each month to the congrega- ent, logical talk. The best speakers
3 One of the more capable study tion servant on training program make their talks very simple, striv-
co~lductorsor the congregation serv- assignments. ( 4 ) Improving disciis- ing mainly for clarity and under-
ant himself will prepare to conduct sions and organization a t contact standableness. Good talks take many
a model hook study for fifteen min- points and getting into field without hours of hard work to prepare. So,
utes a t this meeting to illustrate how delay. ( 5 ) Properly covering ter- brothers, support t h e new public
to teach a t the studies. H e should ritory. meeting series.
Where ts Assemble ( Cont'd)
gregations. The rooming instructions
+Notice: Material to be covered in a r e attached to each request form
the April 5 public talk is on pages 228 tion) wishing territory write and these sho~lldbe carefully take11
to 243 in the April 15 "Watchtower." an application. Please submit appli-
cations for unassi-ned territory to the Up in a Service meeting about six
)With the summer rapidly approach- society by may 15q weeks prior to the convention you
ing, now is t h e time to plan to vacation
pioneer. School vacation furnishes Congregations should begin to plan expect to attend. Do not send re-
opportunity for all younger brothers special Day service On quest forms earlier than six weeks
and sisters of school age who are May 30. Last year arrangements were
dedicated to vacation pioneer two or made to visit the cemeteries, and re- before assembly date for city where
more months. Many older ones who S U ~ ~were
S excellent. Again this Year you expect to attend. Assembly dates
have Scriptural obligations that now ''The Watchtower" of June 1 and and correct addresses for each con-
make regular pioneering out of reach "Awake!" of May 22 will have appro-
also look forward to vacation pioneer- priate articles for this work. vention city headquarters a r e listed
Ing a t every opportunity. Why not QPubllcations Now Available: on the back of request form.
spend your vacation this year as a ~ o d ' Kingdom
s ~uzes-IS the world's Badges
vacation pioneer? Provision has been End Near? -French German
made for even those who have but What D; the scriptures shy ~ b ~YOU~mayt advertise the "Awake
two weeks' vacation to elljoy this "Survival After Death"? -Cibemba Ministers Assemblies" en route to
service. Make your plans to vacation convention city by using the attrac-
pioneer now and wrlte for a n appli-
cation. FEBRUARY fjERViCE REPORT tive card prepared by the Society
)This year unassigned territory work to fit holder t h a t you used last
is arranged for July, August and Sep- Av. A Av. Av.
Hrs, B-C Bi.St, Mags. j7ear. Cards and additional cellu-
tember. Under separate cover each
congregation will receive a list of for- Sp'l Pios. 445 145.0 61.5 9.4 139.1 loid holders should be ordered bjT
merly unassigned territory that is no Pios. 6,432 91.9 40.1 5.8 100.8 the congregation servant. H e should
longer open for assignment. When V a c . Pios. 1,159 86.7 33.5 4.0 78.6 ascertain the needs for the con-
selecting territory, please 'Ompare this Pubs. 207,656 9.8 4.5 .7 11.3 gregation and then submit a cash-
list with the unassigned territory book-
let of 1956 to be sure the territory you 2159692
item orrler for them. The cards will
request is still open. An application for Public Meetings H e l d : 16,995 cost 1c each and the cellnloid hold-
unassigned territory. will also be sent ers, each. The Society is not
to each congregat~on. Pioneers or UNITED STATES QUOTA FOR 7959
groups of pioneers (regular or vaca- 222,355 P u b l ~ s h e r s providing bumper signs this year.
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 NEW WORLD NEWS
@ O n February 21 Brother Knarr left
New York for tour of Africa. I n Manrovia,
Liberia, 51 8 attended public meeting.
8 Durinq February, 221 requlor - .pioneers
1
a i d 8 6 5 vacation' ~ i a n e e r swere enrolled
Using the April 15 "Watchtower" kind' is the lnitin snhjcct of this in U.S. ~ ~ ~response! ~ l l ~ ~ t
1 We have the only lnessage of as you see. two @ Giiead graduates 32nd Class. 1,924
real comfort for distressed people zines are youi.s for only ten cents." present as students from 5 3 lands
-the message of the ~ i ~ ' , Usirlg
~ the
~ article
l ~ "'me~ Perfect are $0 54 lands as missionaries.
government-in the special April 1.5 for One lNizhtsay : @ Philippine Branch reports 22 new
issue of The Watchtower. Those \vho ''I am to brine 'I practicx1 congregations formed during January.
want to live need this information. to a question rr?ii'ions Of Qew peak of 26,007 publishers, also
DPoD1e ask I"*' centuries 764 regular pioneers and 5 5 5 vacation
"~u making t h e presentation one Cliristians have prayed for Cl111.ist's .
approach might be: morL,ing,
My call this morning is to hring you kingtlom. But how anrl \\,hen wi!! ~ ~ ~ s ' p e aofk publishers: s Ecuador,
some ullusually good It an- he hring it ahout, and \\'hat con- 34-percent increase; Chile, 21 percent;
swel.s the question, D~~~ ~~d ditions will result for US on eturth? Portugal, 4 8 percent; Spain, 34 percent;
care and will he do something for on page 241 [pal'. \rollderful Algeria, 41 percent; Tunisia, 42 percent.
mn.nlrincl? I n this special issue of c:onditions are tlescriheil. [ k t house- ,N, reached in Cameroun,
The Wntc7ztower the articie 'The holder see.] Only the perfect Ruler, Canary Islands, El Salvador, Fiji, Mexico,
Perfect Government for Ail &Ian- xvith all power in h ~ a r e nand earth, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Turkey and Uruguay.
kind' just what God will do can brinq this. You nlilg have this @ District Court of Appeal at San Fran-
mankind. [Open to This magazine and its cornpanion A T O ~ ~cisco R ! rules that Menlo Park Congregation
copy you may have, together w ~ t hfor a contribution of just ten cents." was illegally denied a permit to build
its magazine Bzcnlce! on a Kingdom Hall.
a contributior! of only ten cents." @ ~ o u t hCarolina Supreme Court holds
A new publisher may say : "Good that as ministers Jehovah's witnesses are
morning. 1 have called to present to not required to be licensed '0 distribute
Sou a special issue of ,Ytrtch- Bihle literature.
tower with its companion A~ficikr! THEME FOR MAY
Nillions of these a r e being disfrib- @ Argentina reports 16-percent increase.
Work advances of Ministry
uted - in fifty-four languages. The
Perfect Government for All Man- o f Cults to restore legal position o f
Society lost under Peron regime.
Serving Gad's Government (Gont'd) Some parent.': may r i s h to co-operate @ Brazil reports 24,723 at district assem-
reading a scripture or adding com- among tl!ernselres so rhey ancl their blies, and 1,041 baptized. New peak
meuts to your witness, invite them children can be rrpulilr. If you h a r e of 15,590 publishers.
to make out a report, arid arrange rlefirlite :irrangerilcr:ts fol- yonr chii- Zone servant refused permission for
for them to go zlong in the service dren to be in the service trrcll w ~ e l ; ,Christian visit to Anaola.
regularly. If Sour congregation has then not even bat1 newti~erwill ca:lnse
already made the 20-percent in- them to become irrecu1:ir. " T H E WAWCI%QT@WER
c'rease, maintain it durinc; April. If 9 April climaxes the TVatcl~tor~er
other persons a r e ready for service, subscription camg:tign. Hare you awd "AWAIKEI"
do not fail to heln t h r ~ n . reached sour anota? If not, there is Order extra distributor's copies now.
Aiding Irreg;lar pub,ishers still time. Make April a big month
of house-to-ho~i~ework nitll the May 1
congregation
should support stutly sul~wriptinnoffer. C:%11h:xc>ic o n : i l l +
"Bienk Free to Do the 'Complete W i l l

giving them \,.gek a list of i u h - prornises and on riitl)scril>tion r s ~ ) i -of God,' " and "Attain Completeness i n
]ishers who have not been ration slips with the s~)eri:il Cf7(~tci?-the New World Society."
(:ive toz~er.When turnin2 in suhst.ription $ "Shoring Good News by Contributing."
these publishers special hrlp, In- slips, be snre they a r e easy to rr:~cl. May 8
dividual publishers can co-operate Cnngreyation sel.vants, do not
by coiunteering their s e r v i ~ e sto the
study conclllctor, ~.irculnstallcesmay
I difficult-to-rear1 sliw sent to
"Wily Are There So Many Religions?"
4 "Delinquency i n the Schools."
make it for th" Society. Make outtonew ones. It @ "Port Wine, a Specialty of Portugal."
ones to IS t i u e that 1-he siihscriher's initials -@ "Kenya-African
out on weekends, possibly leading Wildlife Paradise."
to find o,lt
will not be 011 the new slip, hut accu-
r a w and legibility a r e nlore imx)or- M a y 15
they can g<, i n the and 6 "Christians Need Accurate Knowl-
nffer to go with them. tant.
10 Reaching our 20-perrent goal edge," and "Expanding Our Ministry."
s p a r e n t s will ~ a l l tto see thgt depends on the co.ope;.atiol, of. every "Ty~e-City Where Mammon Was
their children a r e out in April. one of us. no your utlnost to God."
Teaching and training children is the interests of ~ o d ' pprrect
s govern- M a y 22
primarily the responsibility of the ment. We look forwit~.dto rereiviac @ "God's Answer to Mankind's Prayer."
parents, not the congregation. How- your congregation April tielrl servicc @ "Great Lakes of North America."
erer, parents should feel free to report with "\Ve made it!" written @ "The Jets Have It."
discuss the matter with the servants. on the card. "Teaching by Television."

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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MAY, 1959 "Happy is Ihe one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL. II NO. 5

LOOK! OUR SPIRITUAL PARADISE

Show Appreciation by Extending and Peopling flt
1 With what happiness our New
World society overflows! And no being a Catholic and readily ob- less than four take part. One eleven-
wonder, with the spiritual garden tained the hook. jear-old lad is doing fine cotlducting
of Jehovah flourishing on every T o r presen~ingP a r a d ~ s ewe ha%e a I'aradise study with a n elderly
hand. Look ! the Inany new ICingdom a new sermon outlined under "Your lady who is partially blind. His
Halls springing up! See the new Service Meetings." After giving the father, having rnore studies than he
Eethel tionies, branch offices and selmon show how the various illus- could handle, turr~edthis study over
printing plants! Above all, note the trations tie in with the t e ~ t syon to his son.
ever-incre;lsing light of truth and have read. If a t all possible, try to 8 I n our enthusiasm for the Pnra-
the number of dwellers in our spir- start a study a t the very time you dise campaign let us not overlook
itual paradise ! Tsulg today Jeho- fiwt place the book. Z f unable to do the seed sown in tht, TVatchtowrr
vah's Erlenic proplicc.ies, such as, t h ~ s ,obligate yourself to call l~ack campaign just ended. Keep calling
"I will rilant upon you a large popn- by setting a definite rlate for jfoul ljaclr on all who have shown interest,
lation," a r e having striltint. falfill- leturn call. If interrupted in yoilr e5pecially on all subscribrrs. En-
merit.-Ezek. 36 : 10. A7'. sermon, turn a t once to the I'arudise deavor to s t a r t a stvdy in the "Good
What a privilege is ours to be book and try to contir~iieyour ser- Yeu-a" booklet, l'he Wcctc7~tou;eror
God's co-workers hy extending and nion from it. the P a r c d i s ~book. And what about
peopling o w spiritual ptamtlise ! And those who subscribecl a year ago and
what better instrument could we who let their subscription expire?
have than our new book, Pr.o.nl, Pwra- c a l l on each one of these, showing
dise Lost to Paradise .Rrr/aincd? them their need to feed a t Jehovah's
How del~ghtfulthis hook is! How table. Whwe you a r e unable to ob-
attractive, how appealirigly it is THEME FOR MAY
Extending and Peopling Our Spiritual tain a renewal, turn to the Prl?adise
bound! How aptly, beautifully and book and try to place it.
profusely it is illustratetl ! How 9 L ~ t us also r e ~ n e ~ n b e rthose
easily it reatls! How underst:intfahly
it presents t h r truth of God's iTToi-(I! "very Paradiao placrtuent is a whom we helped to get started in
Arid how et~gerlyall of us have heen potential h o ~ n eRible str~tly.During the witness work in recent months.
looking forward to the privilege of the length of this campaign, two Remember, nlntnrity taltes time. As
using it in our regular - house-to- months, every publisher should be Jesus showed, it is "first the grass-
house ministry e\rer since we first able to stnrt a t least one new study blatle, then the staik-head, ar~ct-final-
laiti eyes nporl it on that Thurs&~y in this boolr. Special xnd regular ly the full grain in the llead." (Marlr
afternoon, .Tnly 31, a t our Divine pioneers and congregation publishel-s 4 : 2 3 ) Or to use another i!li~str.ntion,
Will assclnbly ! have been doing well in improving spiritual children do not become
With the utmost confidence we their study averages. Now, using full grown overnight. We rnust be
can say to each householder: 'This is the Pamdise book, s ~ ~ r e lall y of us imitators of the apostle Pal11 i ~ thati
a book that will warm your heart: can reach our respective goals of we continue to give fatherly exhorta-
one that you will enjoy reading. I t ten, seven and one home Bible tion ant1 show motherly, gentle and
is a book you can readily under- studies. loving ~)ersever'ance.-1 Thess. 2:
stand. I t reeveals our loving heavenly Paradise is a book not merely 7-11.
Father a s H e really is and it will for adults but for yoling folks, as We also have the privilege on
give you a strong, bright hope re- letters to the Society so clearly show. Dworation I3a.y of comforting those
garding the future.' However, it should be of great aid that mourn, concerning which Kiny-
Eecause of its appealing ?Andiug, to our younger publishers in starting d o ~ nJZirristr~ has more to say on
theme and contents this hook prac- h o ~ ~ iBible e studies with others of page four. Iri all such x a g s we can,
tically places itself. Thus one brother. their age. Tirne and again these have during the month of May, show our
rnet the objection "I'm a C:atholicU resulted i n parents' conling into the appreciation for our spiritual para-
by turning a t once to the book and truth. One publisher of thirteen is dise and lielp to expand tlnd fill it
briefly commenting on its illustra- conducting a Paradise study a t with integrity keepers, praisers of
tions. The man forgot all a h n t his which a s high a s fifteen and never .Tehovah.

Extend our spiritual paradise by "bearing fruit."

 F I R S T MEET:r.iG I N MAY paradise conditit)ns. This copy is yours I As to Bible reading assignment
Theme: Extendi,;.; 2nd Peopling Our for only 75c." if book is not taken, another brother asks, May we includi
Spiritual Paradice!. offer two 1ate.i magazines for 10c. I analytical and ~nterpretativematerial?
(5 min.) Call n publisher, prepared Servant recommends including such
5 m i n : Welcorne, t c s t . comments. in advance, to :.ive sermon. material, especially in conclusion a s
10 m i n : T a R v? "fi:xtending,, and (2 rnin.) Chn 1 man encourages all to I it emphasizes important scriptbres
s U p i ~ ~ ) rcampa,gn
t fully, placing new with their meaning and application
Peopling Our Spirit?ial Paradise. (See book by uslng lhls sermon. I todav.
"Watchtower," %;1,'63, p. 77, an? 6/1/59,
p. 275.) 5 m i n : Concl~l(ling comments. (In-
15 rnin:, Question? -1:d answ-ers on clude comment on statement based on
t h e maln article L.cok! Our Spiritual Col. 1: 10 a t b~ttom of page 1.)
Paradise."
25 m i n : Paradise sermon demonstra..
----..
lion
SECOND i n E E T l N G I N M A Y I
(3 nlin.) Enthusi &;;tic talk by chair- 5 min: Welccrne, text, comments.
man on need for 11.-lngeffective new 15 m l n : "Con nue to Aid New Pub-
sermon with " ~ a r a d i s e " book, now to lishers"-qties~ ons and answers a s
b e placed for first time with ~ u b l i c . we11 a s sugges lons from audience.
(15 rnin.) Congregation develops ser- 15 m i n : Demrqstration based on ma-
mon under chairman's direction. Have terial in "Pres lnting the Good News."
sermon outline on glatform for all to
see and foliow. f i r s t invite the connre- 18 m i n : Reading of May pioneer letter
gation to give intr.odut3tions that may and tall: on it.
be used in addition to the one sug-
gested below-. Then consider the one 7 niin: Cono;~ding comments. (In-
below and call on audience to develop clude commenl on statement based on selves a s well-trained ministers,
points of the nutline. Special attention Phil. 1: 9 a.t bi,ttom of page 4.) "handling the word of the truth
should be g i v m trar!,sirions Irom intro- aright." Our application of counsel
dustion to t'le bo!,\ and from the given will assure improved presenta-
,,suw: ,,, L.:,,c. . f . , g , ' . a:%d ?t!e ).;?:?., " i H ; 9 C ?PEETING I N M A Y tion of the truth.
15 m i n : Talk on "The Importance of
Theme: F r o m Paradise Lost to 5 rnin: T\.elcun~e, text, comments. Attending Assemblies." Arouse en-
Paradise Regained thusiasm for Awake Ministers District
8 m i h : Talk on "New World News."
A publisher might introduce the Some local n+ws may be included. Assemblies. Local arrangements to
sermon by saying: "Good morning. I attend may also be included.
a m a minister making house calls. My 22 m i n : Ninistry school demonstra-
purpose is to cultivate a better under- tion 10 m i n : Concluding comments.
standing of the Bible and of God's (6 rnin.) School servant talks on
purpose for mankind. For example, importance of school a s provision for FOURTH MEETING I N M A Y
perhaps you have ~vonderedwhat God's training for c!l Jehovah s people in
purpose was in creating man and teaching a s \%ell a s public speaking. 5 m i n : Welcome, text, comments.
placing him on earth. W a s it. just to It builds up hnowledge of Bible, doc-
suffer and have trouble, a s 1s often trines and unesrstanding of prlnclples. ?O m i n : Talk by mature brother on
the case today?" (Let them answer if School servan? interested in progres- Congregation Organization" article
they will.) Your next words may be slve developr.ent of each speaker. "Confidential Matters."
governed by their reply, b u t you may Helps them riake progress step by 20 m i n : Question-and-answer cover-
continue by saylng: "When God step by coun;'eling on major weak- age 0; article "Comfort the Mourning.
weated man and woman and placed nesses each time until speakers im- Ones. Also demonstrate offer a t cem-
them in the paradise garden of Eden prove ancl ove;come these weaknesses. etery. (Note: Congregations having
he made i t clear t h a t the earth was As questions ;.rise on preparing talks a fifth meeting this month should have
t o be their home and t h a t they were he is happy to answer them. In March, this feature on the fifth week's aro-
t o take care of it. This is shown by the demonstration was most helpful to gram. Substitute for this week a
record a t Genesis 2: 15 . ." . sisters and o .hers giving third and 20-minute part featuring magazine
M a n t o care f o r paradisaic fourth talks. Other speakers have service.)
garden of Eden -Gen. 2: '15 questions t h a t ; t seems well to consider. 15 m i n : Concluding comments and
(12 min.) B.other who has iust re- experiences of publishers. in placing
Disobedience caused t h e m t o ceived asdgnment to give first instruc- "Paradise" boolc and startlng s t u d ~ e s .
lose paradise a n d suffer death tion talk is called to platform so he
-Gen. 3: 22-24 may repeat f c benefit~ of all question
Jesus' death opened w a y f o r he has askkd school servant.' He asks FIFTH MEETING I N MAY
regaining,,paradise t o l d how to bring r u t points and cover all Congregations having a fifth meeting
evildoer: Y0.u w i l l ' b e w i t h material in jn::t fifteen minutes. Ser'v- will prepare their own program. Re-
m e i n ~ a r a d ~ s e . " -Luke 23: 43 a n t suggests bctter condensinp.. aickinz member to include coverage and dem-
(paraphrase) out o n e or t ' s ~major pointE.Cn eacii onstration of article "Comfort the
Conditions t o p r e v a i l w h e n paragraph, making them stand out in Mourning Ones."
paradise regained -Rev. 21: 3, 4 minds of listenrrs, rather than covering
a multitude or points. Make, the ma-
In conclusion one might sag: "God terial your o*n; do not just read MARCH SERVICE REPORT
purposed for the earth to be a para- expressions or sentences from the
dise, a s shown in the Bible book of book. (Give ill- stratio on of preparation AV. AV. AV. AV.
Genesis and a s illustrated here on from current instruction talk.) Timing Plsbs. Hrs. 6-C Bi. St. Mags.
page 1 6 of this book." (Open "Para- important; sh(.uld be limited to fifteen Sp'l Pios. 450 149.3 60.3 9.2 148.6
dise" book show them illustration minutes. Pios. 6,492 97.1 40.1 5.9 108.4
and read f i k t four lines of paragraph Another brt:'.her comes to platform Vac.?ios.
31. Then say:) "This paradise was and wants to ~ck~ow proper manner of 1,411 88.9 32.0 4.1 81.1
lost due to the rebellion of Adam and delivering f i r s student talk. Servant Pubs 212,718 10.4 4.3 .7 12.4
E v e in the garcien of Eden. I t will be mentioning poi.lts from Ministry ~ c h o o i TOT) L 221,071
restored, a s we read a t Revelation Instructions, r;izoivs need is for sirn- P u b l i c Meetings I l e l d : 19,631
21 : 3 4 and a s illustrated here on page plicity, makinf: talk conversational a s
241. '[dhow them.] Wouldn't you like if talking to r:ewcomer or a t a back- UNITED S T A T E S Q U O T A F O R 1959
t o live under such paradise conditions? call or Bible study. I t is not so much 222,355 Publishers
Note what it says here in paragraph a discourse a s it is a n informal extem-
25. [Read it.] I know- you will, want poraneous disc::ssion of the material a s A vet'( fine repor-t, surpassed o n l y b y
t o read this Bible aid book Fron? if with a perron of good will. LMake DecertGer of t h i s service year. W i t h
Paradise Lost to Paradise ~ k g a i n e d talk logical, u nderstandable and con- t h i s good s t a r t t o w a r d o u r 20-percent
[Show cover], so you may understand versational, bridging the gap between goal, we a n x ~ o u s l y look f o r w a r d t o
more about how God soon w111 restore scriptures wits1 clear exposition. A p r ~ l ' sreport.
 CONGREGATION O R G A N l Z A T l O N $orarfinaere %oAid
New Publishers
Confidential Matters Often new publishers must be
3 There are times when things
'We are living in serious times must be revealed to keep Jehovah's helped along for years before they
when men betray one another and orgarlization clean and above re- come to real maturity. What can
the love of the greater nunlber has proach, but a report of this nature be done to aid them to be diligent
grown Cold. Those of the New World should be made to the congregation about taking in knowledge? The con-
society must lcee~their unity arlcl servant or servants responsible to gregation ove~~seer should pay fre-
the bond of love by their strong correct a situation and should never quent friendly visits on new ones
adherence to Jehovah's principles of be gossiped about. Like the unoc- and not wait pntil they become
righteousness. I n this connection, cupied young widows the apostle inactive before doing so. His discus-
keeping a confidence is very impor- Paul speaks about, sorne are guilty sions should alWays be s p i r i t u a l l ~
tant. Certain things are not to be ~f being "gossipers ;ind meddlers in uplifting so that new publishers will
made public knowledge and talked other people's affairs, talking of want to read the publications and
about, to the hurt of our brothers. things they ought not." (1 Tim. 6 : associate with Jehovah's people.
Reports similar to those made to the 13) The Society is receiving reports Talk about the enriching truths
apostle have come to the Society: that some brothers are lax in this found in T7ze TVatclztower and
"We hear certain ones are walking respect and some sisters become too Anoake! Speak enthusiastically about
clisorderly among Yon, working concerned about the confidential Kingdom /Winistry, the field ministry
a t all but meddling with 11*hat does affairs of the congregation, some and congregation meetings. Make
not concern them."-2 Thess. 3 : 11. e ~ e , ,using devious means to obtain them rexlize that i t is a joy to be
From time to time servants and illformation from their husbands one of Jehovah's witnesses. Show
other mature brothers in the congre- who are servants. The relationship them how they can carry out Peter's
gation are called upon to consider of husband ancl wife does not require counsel a t 2 Peter 1: 5-11.
confidential matters. If they were the theocratic husband to reveal the "Vhat else can we do to aid new
disclosed to persons other than those col?fidential affairs of the congre- publishers to press forward toward
concerned and directly responsible to gation or of brothers within the greater personal maturity? We can
act upon them, it would do much organization to his wife. These are and should continue studying with
harm. When matters are discussed things that are revealed to him be- them until they become fully quali-
the cornmitt- or a personal cause of his position in orgnlli. fied to teach froin Ilonse to house,
matter is disclosed to a mature zation and that he otherwise would make back-calls, hold Bible studies
brother in seeking advice, the ques- and answer Bible questions. We
tion before each servant is: How be to and should c r ~ a t ae warm bond of Chris-
is the revealed matter to be handled must remain confidential, unless jn- tian friendship with tllem by helping
theocratically and with proper con- formation is made public according them with neiv sermons and re-
fidence? The imperfect personality to proper procedure. The wife, hearsing them together. Instead of
being as it i s and the tonglre being having deep respect for lier husband, always preparing for the Watch-
prone to talk glibly, each one, and should respect this conficlel1ce. "Plead tower Study by ourselves, we call
especially the overseer and his assist- own cause lvith your fellow make arrangements to go over the
ants, must lreep a tight bridle or1 mall and do not reveal the co,lfi- lessons with our new publishers. A
the tongue. "The one walking ahout family in the truth can invite a new
a s a slanderer is uncovering con- dential Of that the One family of publishers over for this
fidential talk, but the one faithful in listening not put you to shame purpose. There is no need to make
spirit is covering over a matter." and the bad report by You can have this a social function; keep in mind
-Prov. 11: 13. no recall."-Prov. 2.5 : 9, 10. the reason for your getting together.
The association and spiritual enjoy-
A NEW FILM! Announcements ment alone should make the occasioi~
worth while. I n Brooklyu a young
It is IT,ith great pleasure that *Publications now available:
Goas Kingdom Rules-Is the Worlcl's couple with five children go to a
the Society announces the release End Near?-cebu-visayan, I ~ OItalian, , new publi~her'shome one week and
of the new film "Divine Will Inter- Polish, Portuguese, Yoruba the next week the new publisher
national ~ ~ of ~~ ~ h~Nf,ipi$%, $ai,"y"az$,,,T?rkFh",
~ ~~ ~ hb ' ~l
witnesses." starting ntay 2, 1959, it Tract 9 The Sign of Christ's-Tigrinya
y"z,","b:
~ brings her two children over to this
Presence rnOre mature family to Prepare their
will be shown a t all circuit assem- Tract 11 Which I S the RightR;;gz;; Watchtower lesson. The results have
been rewarding. ~h~ new publisher
blies on Saturday evening; followed +The Resolution tractis now available not only attends the 7l'atc7ztou;er
by a special forty-minute program. in Hebrew. study and comments, but goes regu-
2~~ make possible the showing +The following publications are out larly in service. And her husband
o f stock and should not be ordered u'as 'Ias! by this
of the new film on Saturday night, until Kingdom Ministry carries a notice
the circuit activity meeting, fea- that they are ant association, demonstrated a
turing the fine program on the a r t English meeker attitude and more interest.
God Be We cannot he lax for one minute
of teaching a t home Bible studies, tvitll those who have come into the
"This
What.HasMeans Everlasting
Religion
and which has heen so much ~~~~~e- c 6 ~ q u z p p efor Done for
Life"
Mankind?
d E~~~~ ~~~d organization and have associated
ciated by the brothers, wili- replace New World Translation of the Hebrew 'themselves -Kith us. W e must help
school on Friday night. *
the service meeting and ministry SCriptures~ Vol. I'
T h e yellow bank account card signed
them to study and attend meetings
b y the congregation servant and ac- so that they will grow to full ma-
3 plan now to attend all three counts servant is no longer required by ttlrity. The real help mill come to
the Society. I t has, been discontinued, so them from The NCt'atc7~tozuer,be-
days of Your Coming circuit assem- please do not wrlte i n for these cards. cause liere is the true spiritual foo4
b l ~ and
, do all You can to elzcourage that will build them up. See that
newer publishers and Persons of $s~,",pd'~$,","Yw~,"r~i~~et;e~n;en;l
to submit applications to the Society they study and understand it. Aid
good will to attend with you. b y May 15. them to grow to salvation.
 NEW WORLD NEWS
o ~ e w sfrom Brother Knorr a t Ghana
tells of fine assembly at Kumasi; public
meeting attended by 13,754. In Nigeria,
at Ilesha, assembly attended b y brothers
from l1tribes. meeting attend-
Using the Book ''From Paradise religious or not,?co get a c1ea.r under- ances 27*9261 1,510 baptized.
L~~~ to paradise ~ ~ ~ standing of
~tells ius about
~ what the
~~ o d ~ Bible
l really
w
' spurpose to r e +Sierra Leone reports 50-percent in-
AS ministers, we Should have a ,tore without going into crease i n publishers, as 174 share i n
logical, s ~ o t h ,llelpful transition co~ltroversyover reliqions cloctrines, service. 4 0 7 attended public lecture dur-
from the Sermon to the book t h a t Notice what it says the last para- ing Brother Knorr's visit.
will hold the householder's interest
and see that the
on page 7 , .n . +Spain reports its seventh consecutive
4 Attention can be called to one peak in publishers, with 1,261. Portugal
wiil the desire for further kno'vl- of several features of the book that reaches sixth consecutive peak, with 541.
is &IVakened by the will appeal to householders: The Over 1,100 were i n attendance at
mon.
After colnmelltiIlg briefiy on large type for easy reading; the Memorial i n Portugal.
clear, simple everyday language +Orthodox Church of Greece has de-
Reevelation21 : may say : ,'This without complicated religious words ; clared 1959 "Anti-Heretic Year." Fore-
is riot a dream. r t is just being the many excellent illustrations and most among those to be dealt with are
practical. Go,l from the the way it briefly tells the high lights Jehovah's witnesses, according t o their
first to restore what Adam
lost. But TT,emust nnclerstand that of the Bible story in the order in aims as set out i n a Greek daily news-
he has a timetable for doing it. which they happened, SO that a per- paper i n Athens.
q.his book, F ~ paradise
~ ~ L~ ~ ~ to, &~ ~ + ~ a i t i reports peaks i n publishers,
paradise ~ ~ ~ ~ poillt
i by
~ ~ d , hours, back-calls and Bible studies.
the progl.essive steps in hiq Branch writes: "Numerous expressions of
timetable, up to the acconl: gratitude t o the New York brothers from
pljs~melltof a on earth for those in Haiti benefiting from used
mLinkind. That we may have ton- clothing sent. Many Haitians on vacation
fidence paradise will be restored, pioneer list for March, showing their
note what is said here on page 219, thanks to Jehovah."
paragraph 32. [Read.] This copy +Branch i n India reports: "Sixth suc-
of the book is yours for a contribn- cessive new peok this year-every month
tion of only 75c." a peak." 1,430 publishers now reporting.
o r YOU may say: "This book, +Brazil reports 15,520 publishers.
From Parccdise Loat to Pr~radise Peaks also reached i n pioneers and Bible
Regained, enables anyone, whether studies. This year 62 new congregations
formed.
f Java, Indonesia, passed 20-percent
Comfort the Morsrmisrg Qmes aoal in February. 8 5 - ~ e r c e n tincrease in
1 I t was wisely written: "Better Bible studies oker l o i t year.
want to f.rom the ~ , i b ~~t~
l~
i s it to go to the house of mourriinFr 24 : 15 5 : 28, 29 befor?
than to go to the banquet hoyse." ing the magazirlrs. Other times, after "THE WATCHTQWER"
(Eccl- 7 : 2 ) The nIOurller 1s In a using the approach outlined above,
better frame of mind for listening to turn rigIlt to the and "AWAKE!"
God's Word than the merrymalier. articles ill T ~ w ~ ~ L~ ~t ~ of h ,t ~ J~1 , Order
~; ~ ~~extra
~ distributor's
~ copies now.
On Decoration Day, Nay 30, n i o u ~ ~ nand - Azonke! of n ~ 22. ~ ,
G~ ~ about June 1
ers br visitirlg cemeteries your cornforting work iriconspicu- +"Look! I Am Making All Things New."
over the country. This will be a ously, avoiclirlp cro,vds, +"The Resurrection Hope."
splendid o p p o r t u n i t ~for u s to fulfill qxcellent weye had by
our commission to "comfort all the the brothers who June 8
this a-ork last
mourning by 'peaking with year. Some of their experiences were +."DanteSs Inferno and Modern Re-
these People about God's purposes. printed in T h e T17atehfower of Octs- liglon.-
YOUwill get hearing ears if you her 15, 195s. ~t +g2~-mmon ~~~k~~ v s F~~~ ~~~d~
be to Area.
use a kind and tactful approach. read these again for the encourage- +"Taming the ~ i ~ Zambezi." h t ~
Instead of bluntly offering the Inaga- rnent they wive. You will note that
zines, talk with the Person first in the first on;
shows the effectiveness
a friendly manner. Comment about of being frierldly i,nd willillg to
+ w~olombia-A Door to South
June 15
the flowers on the grave. Inquire if listerl to the peo$le. ('arrv a supply +"Shepherding the Sheep with Skill-
the one he is mourning was a relu- the tract H~~~ for tlLk /lead. fulness" and "Meeting Today's Needs
tive. Show a frie~iclly, sympathetic 4 ~t he advisallle to assigrl of the Sheep."
interest in the person, letting him of a cemete,.g to the vario,ls +"ISJesus the Promised Messiah?"
express himself. Introduce yourself service crliters to ellsure a systc,m- June 22
21 s a local ministel'. Explain that .ti, coverage. I t will be :~~precintetl+"Answering the Bible Critics."
yo11 a r e briefly speaking with the if congregation servants will report +"Statehood for Hawoii."
people to give them a few words of to the Society especially gootl ex- +"Radio Telescope Sees the Universe."
comfort. In some cases you may periences and results. +"A Look at Morocco."

*
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+c Assist others to gain "accurate knowsedge and full discernment."

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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
JUNE, 1959 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL. II NO. 6

Let Each One Pay Attention to the Flock of God

as in Jesus' there two o r three to work from a car working with whatever older book
are many persons today are while t h e rest witness in urban you may have i n stock.
and about like territory, regardless of how recently 5 I n all such ways each one, not
without a shepherd." These it may have been covered. E n t l ~ u -only the overseers, can pay his share
we not Only search Out siastically offer the Paradise book in of attention to God's flock and attain
having found feed and your territory during June. If you his goal of one new Bible study
lead them to the Right Shepherd. exhaust your supplies, then keep on during this campaign.-Acts 20: 28.
Home Bible studies enable u s to
do this effectively.-Natt. 9 : 36.
= T h a t is why our aoal is one new
study in the ~ k r a d i s ebook for each
I 239,iLBiS Publishers in April -

publisher. In view of the fact that What a fine repol't for April!
For this obvious demonstration of sibility, make these calls and develop
the book i s easily placed, surely that Jehovah's praise.
goal is attainable by all. Are we hard work we liave been rewarded
y i t h an 18.4-percent increase. While qe had an outstanclillg attend-
enthusiastic about prosllect of ance Of 354,933 a t the &!em@rial,
such a study? Do we reitlly want to 1t is not quite what we had hoped
for, still this represents 18,347 new Which is of 29,877 over
have one? Do we truly enjoy con- publishers in the fielcl ministry over last, year, and attendance a t the
ducting a stuciy? Thell talce advan- special public meeting went up 29,022
tage of every opportunity to s t a r t >xarch, which is a splendid showing
indeed! Let u s a11 help them to from last year's figure to 247j17G.
Book study conductors can help This is something to be thrilled
in this by reviewing sllggestions On become strong Kingdom publishers.
The number of collgregations that Over, because it shows a great crowd
starting Bible studies that liave been turning to t h e perfect 6.0vern1nent
presented on service no reported "We Made I t !" in April
was 1,420. Congregations that did for Inankind.
it each week during J~~~~ at your Perklaps even more encouraging
regular colltacts for field service. not make the 20-percent goal should
not feel despondent but rather exert than our atterldance increases is the
In conductillg a study let us not themselves vigorously t o make i t new peak in home Bible studies. A
Overlook Other luernbers of the before the elld of the service year. year ago we had 176,174 and this
family of the interested one. Tact- April the studies have increased to
fully suggest that they will all bene- 204,660. This is close to 2,000 more
fit by sitting in on the study. Where home Bible studies than our March
a sister is studying with the wife, peak. K~~~ up the good work.
she might suggest having her hus- for our special lnagazine
band (or one of the servants in the THEME FOR JUNE tribution, we placed 4,210,697 maga-
congregation) "lne to meet zines. Even though this was less
the man of the house. Many sisters than last year's excellent showing,
do this with excellent results. Where still it does represent a good increase
the man of the house responds
they oftell fincl it advantageous The apostle Paul exhorts u s : Do not over the average llumber of mags-
both to to go to the .'give up in doing what is right, for zines placed thus f a r this service
If more such opportunities were i n due season we shall reap by not year. The special pioneers averaged
6 : 9. 144.9 magazines, but in April 'they
utilized, doubtless more men would giving
be arnong those baptized a t assenl- 2 ~h~ result of the fourAmonth increased their placements to 1162..
blies. Watchtower campaign shows a total The regular pioneers averaged 105.1
4 F~~J~~~~ ~ouse.to-~ouse of 439,108 new subscriptions, against and Went up to 120.1. for the
begin With territory that has beel; 444,384 for last year. While this is coi16"e~atior1publisherst they aver-
the longest without witness. ~f a slight drop under last year's total, aged 12.1but increased their place-
this lnealls witllessiiig in the rurals, nevertheless, it is a n escellent num- ments to .' for,
ber of subscriptions. We should rec- let us not Only look ahead*
be efficient, I t is better not to take
a full car of workers unless able ognize each subscription a s a per- ~ ~ ~ $ o ~ ~ d * O$ h
to keep everyone busy, including the sonal responsibility and a potential where we have fallen short, peti-
car driver, perhaps letting them out study. Let u s not wait for the tioning jehovahts help, with our
in a row and then picking them up mailman to do our back-call work hearts set on his vindication a r ~ d
again. Otherwise, it is preferable for for us. Accept this a s your respon- praise.-Heb. 6 : 10.

+ "Thoroughly accomplish your ministry" with Bible sfudies. r~.

 1 What does purposeful witnessing
Dedication and Baptism this case, because the individual is mean? Iieeping your mind focused
Provision has been made for an not a newly converted man. Rather, On your Not merely to
imnersion service a t each of the it is a matter of being rebaptized place literature but to s t a r t a home
Awake Ministers District Sssemblies. either because he was living in an Bible study-that is Your objective.
Baptismal candidates should be in improper condition at the time of We are interested in lives, and the
the designated seats before the pro- his first baptism or because he had way we can save lives is by
gram begins on Saturday morning so not really lnade a dedication with people into the "one flock"
they will hear the entire talk o n understanding before that baptism. the effective medium of
dedication and baptism. Listen care- See Questiolls from Readers in the Bible studies. How will it be possible
fully, S O that when the two questions December 15, 1956, Wutchtotuer. for reach the goal of one new study
a r e propounded to determine wheth- further consideration of rebaptism. per publisher?
e r you a r e worthy to be baptized, 4 ~ 1 1baptislnal candidates w]lo The demonstration in "Your
you can answer with understanding. can do so are encouraged to be hap- Service Meetings" On starting a
That answer should be given loudly tized a t a circuit, district or other study in the Pwradise book a t the
and clearly so it can be heard and assembly. However, occasionally it time of placing it shows that this
understood by those present. I t is necessary to have a local baptism method is reasonable, easy and pur-
would be well for those who plan to betweell assemblies. This may be poseful. When the householder does
be baptized to review the Augtlst 1, necessary for an invalid who is con- not have time for a free demoastra-
1958, Watchtower before the assem- fined to home, or there may be other tion, then what? Continue to witness
bly. circumstances that make i t expedi- ~ u r ~ o s e f u l l by
y arranging for a
Some, on the basis of the August ent. I n these cases a talk using the back-call.
1, 1958, Watchtou>er, have decided Society's outline on dedication and Now this means making time for
that they should be baptized again. baptism should be given, and the ~urposefulback-calls. Even if your
This is because they had not made a questions should be answered in the weekday schedule is crowded, it can
valid dedication before their first regular way. Then the congregation be dolle. HOW?o u t of each zoeelc's
baptism, but now they have made servant should report the llumber sen~iceacti.Vity, devote at least one
Such a dedication. When this is done, baptized on the monthly report card hoz~rt o back-calls. Perhaps this hour
the assistant congregation servant by inserting "Number baptized this wjll be On Sunday mol-nillg after
should be notified and he mill enter month -" a t the bottom of the your regular house-to-house work.
the new baptism date on the Pub- card. Do not include those rebap- Back-calls are liow being made
lisher's Record card alongside the tized. by about 62 percent of the publishers.
old date, with a notation that the 5 Having made a firm resolve to Yet there a r e not this many con-
publisher was rebaptized. remain exclusively devoted to Jeho- ducting studies. About 41 Percent
When one is rebaptized, i t does vah, keep close to his organization are. What could be accomplished if
not necessarily mean that he must and share regularly in its activities this group of about 20 percent, or
be removed from his privileges of in order to grow strong in the faith. more than 42,000 publishers, could
service as a servant or in some other For all nelvly dedicated ones our turn their back-calls into studies?
capacity, provided he did make a prayer, like the apostle Paul's, is If all back-calls a r e made with the
valid dedication a t least a year ago that they will "walk worthily of objective clearly in mind, look what
and has given evidence of the fruit- Jehovah to the end of fully pleasing Can happen : At one congregation of
age of the spirit since that time. The him a s [they] go on bearing fruit in twenty-two publishers, after counsel
one-year waiting period after bap- every good work and increasing in by the circuit servant on purposeful
tism before one is eligible for servant the accurate knowledge of God." back-calling, Bible studies rose from
responsibilities wonld not apply in -Col. 1: 10. two to twenty-two !
"ervice meeting demonstrations
are :I great aid in purposeful wit-
Announcements nessing. Observe them closely. Do
still more. Practice the demonstra-
Thus far only 154 applications for
unassigned territory have been received +Publications now available: tion on starting a study with the
by the Society: I t appears that many Of the Nations Has
Pavadise book privately with another
more congregations could enjoy sharing Drawn Near -Malayalam publisher. Since you learn best by
in this work. Applications were sent
with the ~ ~~ ~ l ~ you ~ "Let God
i i Ministry. d Be True''
~ (2d~Ed.)-German doing, the practice session will be
congregations that can arrange to do so g The following publications a r e out beneficial and enjoyable too. Charge
and are glving good coverage to Your of stock and should not be ordered
regular territory should compare the until Kingdom Ministry carries a notice yourself with the responsibility of
current "List of Counties Assigned that they a r e available: practicing privately. Study condue-
Since March, 1956" with the 1956 "Un-
Spanish
tors, show interest in these private-
assigned Territory i n t h e Unlted States" practice sessions. Offer to help. Dur-
booklet, select your choices! and send Qualified t o Be Ministers
us your applications immediately. The Trinity-Divine Mystery or ing the month ask those associating
Pagan Myth? (T6) with your service center and who
+Brothers and sisters between 18 and do not h a ~ ea home Bible study if
35 years of age s ~ n g l e or married ''This Means Everlasting Life"
couples, in good 'health who a r e in- English
they have practiced.
terested in Bethel service may make ~h~ $2 ~ ~ i t ~i i~ bh l ~~i~~J~~~~ "ake i t your purpose to start a
application a t t h e coming district is no longer available. study a t the time of placing the book.
assemblies or by writing to the Society, #I1 American Standard Version (Reg- If
President's Office, 124 Columbia Heights, ular edition) thehousehol~er~s time is limited,
Q Publications back in stock:
be ready to arrange for a back-call.
Brooklyn 1. N.Y. should be renewed
Applications Then make it your aim to spend a t
annually by written request. Always English
British Bibles #AF 3491, #A 3801 least One hour a On
notify the society of any change in
information a s to qualifications, work, Spanish
Iieep your objective in mind. That
health, draft classification and address. 'Xew Heavens and a New Earth" is purposeful witnessing.
3
 MEW WORLD MEWS
&south Africon Bronch reports a totol
of 17,189 in attendonce and 546 bap-
tized at two assemblies during Brother
Knorr's visit. 15,466 publishers report
Using "From Paradise Lost to quickly available] looks right along for
Paradise Regained" the stream of timeshowing so plainly *A' Brother Knorr's next stop, i n

In these busy times our intro- how paradise was lost, how it will be Soufhern Rhodesia* 20,000 attended
repined by God's power, not man's, African assembly, with 291 new Witnesses
ductions be to the point, how M7e can share in i t what i t baptized, and 775 attended European
enabling u s to get into our sermon
smoothly and quickly. With Bible be like." (Turn t o page 220, gathering, with 50 baptized.
l92.) +large outdoor assembly at Ndola,
ready, you may say : "I am inaking a Northern RhodesiOl attended 3 0 1 ~
, 3 If the householder shows much
call today to turll your t.ougllts for
a molnent frol,, the everyday worries impatience after your introduction AfricOns, and nearby European assembly
to something good we can have with- or during your sermon and says : ""ended 4051 during visit of Brother
out worry. people usually have hopes "I'm busy ; get to the point," or if he Knorr-
is about to turn away, have the book visit of Brother Milton Henschel
of bettering their condition, but
sickness loss of jobs, war ancl 1 1 ready
~ ~ to present quickly, without a '0 Morocco 252 were at public meeting
things Aften disturb our peace of time-wasting pause. You may s a y : and 36 were baptized- Morocco reports
minrl. B u t this was not always so hi^ book will give you the full 179 publishers in March, for 97-percent
anti i t will not always be this way. answer to the question about the
Increase.
* J O P ~ ~reports 31-percent increase in
you no doubt remember the good hope of a righteous world of peace. March, with 1,278 publishers. 1,637 of
conditions ~~d providecl originally I t is yours for a contribution of only Memorial, which i s 431 more than lasf
for *dam and E ~H~~~ ~ .at G~~~~~~ 75c." Or: "Here is information t h a t
2 :16 . .." (Continue wit11 Paradise will enable you and your family to
year-
+~xcellent report from Fiji shows 155
sermon.) get a knowledge of how ~~d will
pub'isherst an Of 52 percent.
We also want a smooth transition soon restore paradise t o earth." If
from the sermon to the book. After the householder permits, you may 9 New Guinea reports 56 pub-
reading Revelation 21: 3, 4, one show illustrations or statemerlts in lishers~ an increase 409 Percent. 201
might continue: "We are so at Memorial in nearby Papua.
the book just as yo11 would if you in with new
to imperfection t h a t i t is hard for
us to imagine what living in a per- had give11 your whole sermon- peak of 2,063 publishers, a 44-percent
fect world will be like. To help us increase. 3,052 attended Memorial.
visualize i t God gave John this 4 Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hong Kong,
vision, just a s though he could look Burmo, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Guote-
ahead in time and see what mas malo, Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay
actually to take place. So t h a t we THEME FOR JU all report peaks of 20 percent or mare.
can clo this and see where me fit into
the picture, the book From I'uradise
Lost to Purudise Regained [have it
" M E WATCHTOWER"
and "AWAKE!"
1959 OISTRICB ASSEMBLIPS Order extra
distributor's copies now.
July 1
'Are You ready to go? T h e first immediately. ~h~ addresses are list- +"Keeping Kingdom Interests First" and
"Resisting Entanglement with This World's
~ i sS ~~ ~~ ~ & t~ ~ e ~ ed~ ill~the ,M~~ " 16 t ~of ~h~
" issue i ~watch-
~ ~ Interests."
~ ~ ~
States is scheduled for this month 'Owe'. Those who to attend
assemblies during July and August * " O w Can the Future Be
of twenty-two assenlblies
s b o ~ ~ lsend
d in their room request *Other Of Jesus.
throughout the molitry, it sllould JUIY 8
be convenient for all to be present, forms four to six weeks prior to the
I t is a God-given privilege to (.Iates. 4 Importance of Religion in Family Life.
3 I n making your plans t o attend, *The Versatile Atam and You.
asselllble with our brothers on these
bear in mind that this is a four-day *Safety When Driving-
special occasions to receive the prac.
tical, stren2theniIlg and timely couIl- assembly ; you will not want to miss +
~cuador-the World in a Nutshell.
sel t h a t Jehovah has provided for us any of it. When planlling car groups JUIY 15
through his organization, we ancl making other preliminary ar- *"How Is Your Spiritual Appetite?" ond
look forward to receiving these rangeruents, do not forget to include "Exert Yourselves Vigorously as God's
spiritual blessings and to having a Persons Of good Workmen."
share in the forceful public witness Attending one of these asselnblies 9 Do You Accept the Teachings of Christ?
that such asselnblies make possible. should be the most important thing +Israel's Tabernacle Shadows.
With the psallllist David we say to on our program of summer activity. July 22
God: "I will 1::ud you in the big We live in a time when it is vital Q ~ h eAppeal of Moral Corruption.
congregation."-Ps. 35 : 18. for each one to stay awake, bene- *How Does Your Religion Measure Up?
2 If you expect to attend a n assbm- fiting from every provision made to *Korea Today.
bly during June and have not yet keep US alert and active a s ministers +Map Making: An lnvaluoble Science.
sent i n your room request, do so of Gocl. Be sure to attend. Colombian Dictator an Trial.

4e Are you an "example of right works" to the flock? *

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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
JULY, 1959 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL. II NO. 7

Giving Warning o 'S Unusuin

Unassigned Ver~itokyW o ~ kBegins assigned or congregation territory.
W a ~ c ~ & ~ ~ x - s o uthe
1 n d warning This year there is Illore than a 100-
of jehovaws umlsual work! d ~ scant i out~ the ~ territory in advance. percent increase over last year's
them from lTle,u commallcls Map out and divide the territory vacat.ioi1 pioneer enrollment! If you
~ - ~ h~ ~~ the ~ 1 ~people
1
1 h . riot to scoff, into practical witnessing sections, plan to vacation pioneer in August,
"for there is an estrt-mination . . . arrange for a public meeting place, pat i n your application right away.
for all the we must not f;,il xbespot where tlw Society's films cull Yoil11g miniulcrs, fret? f r o a school
in this assiglllnei,t, the bloocl shown, if available, and a I,I'ntch- ti u t i e s , a n d o l d e r p u b l i s h e r s ,
of the ul,marned ones ~ ~ h will ~ toi,oer
, ~ ~study h held. Start stuclies strengthen your hold on true life by
require a t O,lr hands.-~zelc. 3 : 17, with interested ones on the first entering the ~ i o ~ l e ework. r
18, A S ; Isa. 28 : 21, 21. call if possible. Continue then1 by 7 Congregations unable to go into

q ui ll J 1 xI,jll be correspo~~de~lce when no longer ahle nnnssigneci territory can concentrate

made to c2,rrv the wilrning into to retitrn. Start early and stay late. on wet-king the scattel!ed or little-
uIlassigned ter;itory. The following JIrtke wise use of your time in cove1:ed sectic~ns in their regular
special cOmbillatiol, offers will be nnassig~ledterritory, giving warning territory. Tlie offer* will be "Y@u?.
presented in distant rliritls : ~ n d1111- of G°Ci's unusllal wol'k. Will Be Done O?L E(~!rth"ant1 a book-
nssigr.,ed territory: tile hooks p,.,, 5 As a result of the unassigned let on a 50c contribution. The Good

pal-trdisc ~~~f to'par.aclisc~ ~ , , , ~ iterritory , ~ ~ d carnpttigns thousnntls 11:~ve Nezos booklet can he left as a basis
ancl oyotrr 1 ~ ; ?zc~ lD ~",: ~, hecorue arrlnainterl with the ~vnrning, for s t a r t i r ~ ga stt~cly,or in Oatholic
, :.:,,,.tlL,:'
~
which is a n escsellent offer for 1 tnxny isolated gl-onps have been areas God's T.Vu,g 1s Lo?:c is very
classes of people, a col,tribut,olI ' startetl and even c60rtgregations effective for starting studies. As for
of $1.25, dl.cqlping to tile formed. h publisher writes: il sub- the book, do not think it too meaty
of fiyolcr wit H~ nmze olL ,yal.tlb" if scriber showecl interest. "So r i g l ~ t for good-\\rill persons. It has excitinx,
they do not txlte the t\\70-volunle tltere a t the first call we asked her if easily untlerstood, up-to-date truths
offer. In adclition, persorls of good she would like to share with others as well a s deep, thought-stimulatillg
mill s h o ~ ~ lbe
d encouraged to sub- -I cl~apters.Asli the householder : ''110
scrilje for T h e TYalckto?&er and OFFER FOR JULY you know what will be the result of
Awc~ke! so that spiritual food will the lzast-West conflict? Fiere's
be coming to them ~ ~ e g n l a rthrough
ig one booklet for SOc. book that will tell youM--and it does.
the mail througliout the year. Students of the Rible have longed
5HEME FOR JULY for a n understanding of Daniel's
Whether to Offer magaziLtes Giving Warning of God's Unusual prophecy. Can you think of a better
in preference to tlie two boolts will
be left er~tirelyup to the discrf?tion publication than "J'our Will Be D O ? & ~
of pltblishcr wOl'ki'lg untlssixned solne of the good things she was 0 1 ~Enrtlt" to offer them to give them
territory. But whatexxy tile this ~~t us become
1e:irnir:e. .4s $1 result, slie along in llsillg our new sermoll
bination, it sho1ll(l be a t le:~st the \\-itll us the every ant1 niove ahead with a positive atti-
two subsaiptions for $2 or tire two A report from Kt'ntuckJ'
boul'cl l)ooks for $l."r) Or t'vO hoO1cs slio\ved twenty-two cartons of litera- hide, decla~.ing Jehovah's unusual
for $1, if the I'a?,adisc hook is not ture I,lace, i n two weeks. with this j*lstruluent.
sister July means beautiful days anrl
available. Inilividual copies of the living twenty-five niiles the
latest issues of the marazineS sl'oul'l nearest tow^^ tells about conducting long p1eas:lnt evenings. Study con-
be left l)eOp'e are at ductors should be to improve?
sisteen 11orne Bible studies Ittrgely niclffeek speakto the
if a t all possible. I n case no one ts hy correspondence to publishers personilllg and arrange
a t home, i t is all right to leave one note names and addre,5ses of
back issue of each rnagazi~~c?, but irltrrestecl for midweek contacts a t times that
arlA write to them, a r e most suitable to them.
1x1 more. This wplies only in 11Ilas-
signed territory.
, Thus far 325 requests 9 Watchmen of Jehovah, can we
received from congregations and conscientjonsly refuse to respond to
4 Those having ruiassigned terri-
tory assiglments should c:lre for thirty-sis from regular and vacatioil the call: "Step over illto Macedonia
the:n well. i\Ja]:e: every moment in pioneers. I:erneruber, too, entire and help us"? Well, then, let us step
the territory count. This calls for families nl:iy vacation pioneer for over and witness to Jehovah's praise
thorough planning. So~neoneshould two weeks or a month or more in un- and vindication.-Acts 16 :9, 10.

+
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Are you "ready to share" where the meed is greet? #

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 COWGREGATlON ORGAWlzATlON Maintain Regularity During
July and August
Improving the Training Program mature publishers available for l During July and August some
lThe training program llas training, accommodate all possible Kingdom publishers grow lax i n
complishect very good during
making definite assignlnerlts b$ their otherwise good habits of
the six &ears i t has been in opera- bringing the two together and dis- regular service. What does this
tion. &Iany inex~eriellced
cussing the assignment with them a s show? Either lack of appreciation
publishers have been assisted to be to is required. of the glorious treasure of the King-
effective publishers and they, in turn,
have assisted still others, so that the 3 ~h~ overseer and conductors dom ministry or negligence i n re-
results are continually mtlltiPlie(1. should check regularly with those porting. If the latter, let us take
This has been true in most congre- assigned to see the progress beillg reporting more seriously. Why let
made and suggestions and en- a little carelessness bear false wit-
gations where the program was couragenlent, To this md the stlldv ness against ourselves, a s though we
given full support. I n some ColWe- conductors should furnish the eve;. were lacking i n appreciation and
gations, however, reports show that seer with a report once a month on Zeal for Icingdom service? If One
the results have not been as en- to report even One month he is
couraging. This has been due mainly each couple in the training program
to two factors: The lack o!? goocl so that he might be kept advised of counted a s a n irregular publisher
supervision by the overseer and K~~~ the training foi- the next six months.
program before the brothers at the The fact that we usually attend
study conductors, and those assigned service meeting, a t service centers assemblies and/or go on vacations
not fulfilling their assignments corn- and in private conversations, lceepit during July and August no doubt
pletely. progressive and 1lp co date. accounts for some of this irregu-
2 w h a t can be done to improve
and correct the training program in what can be done by those larity. While t h a t may explain, it
:xsigned in the training proqram not justify. if we are
your congregation? First, the serP-
ants, stucly conductors ancl pub- to improve in handling their assign- "Iert we can make 'pportunities for
lishers must understand thoroughly Do yon get together to pre- incidental witnessing a s we travel.
what the program is axla what it pare and rehearse Your +wrmons? By wearing our convention badges
should acc.omplish. It is different in Have you made a schedule so that f?" 'Out' to the we
scope from the regulnr you can share i n the various fea- Invite 'pportunities for witnessing.
assistance
tuxes of service and yet allow for And every One of us engage
program for llew and irregular pub-
]ishers ill that it is a program for your personal obligations? Consider at least Once in some Of the
the assignment a s it should be: A ministrywhiie at the
giving special attention to leqs Are you going On a vacation
perierlce(i God-given one. Fulfill it faithft~lly.
publisllers for a periocl so
~f there is any problem that devel-
(luring July or Angust? One pub-
that they might make rapid progress with her when
in like;lsP becominS cbectiT7e ops, do not wait for the congrega- 'Isber took
linhers and might, i n turn, instruct tion serx7ant to approach you, but she n7ent to a vacation resort. While
still overseers, are go to him. EIe is interested i n horn reading One Of
new
she became en-
ones making good progress that can things are working out anclcan give gaged in conversation with another
be assiglled under tile training pro- appropriate counsel to help. Use this who happened to be from
loving provision the same city' The A study
gram? ~ ~who would~ like to~ ~ tfully i n working
~ for
i was started
~ and today two of that
be in the training prograin and, greater lnaturity alld effectiveness in family are in the trllth and one is
depending upon the nurnber of the ministry. a pioneer. Such a blessing may be
yours if you a r e awake to opportuni-
1959 Assemblies-SPilB Time A~nsiuncemenfs ties for witnessing while on your
I H you~ atte,ldd
~ ~ one (,f the *The week after your congregation vacation!
attends the Awake Ministers D~strlct 4 When going to another city or
A ~ a k e5Iinisters District iks~em-Assembly, the entire servlce meetlng town for a vacation not look
blies? If you did not aftelid orle in should be devoted to a revlew and prac- UP the Kingdom Hall there and meet
there is still time to arrange atical dlsrussion of the thlngs learned
to attend one in July or August. experiences that were enjoyed. The with the friends there for a t least
t the assembly and the encouraging
One day Of service with them?
You may write to the city of your coqgregatlon servant should plan thls ?hey will appreciate having someone
choice for rooming accommodations, carefully In advance. ~f you have a]-
ready had your assembly, arrange for join them and vou will doubtless
but do it now. thls meetlng early In July. Make what- find i t was the high point of your
2 The spiritual food Jehovah pro- ever ad~ustmentsa r e necessary In the
service meetlng schedule for t h e month vacation. If we a r e away a t the end
vides is abundant and rich. w e want 1n order to put on this specla1 program. of the month, let u s mail our field
to treat his table with full respect +Publications now ava~lable: service reports to the congregation
by attending the clrtire assembly. Preachtng Together in Unzty-Ch~nese servant in ample time. ~~t us not
Rich rewards await all who share in God's Kzngdom Rules-Is the
World's End Near? - ~ ~ tbe~ counted
h irregular due to a failure
these generous provisions Of Jeho- Japanese, Tagalog, T u r k ~ s h , Twl, to report.
vah. Ukrarn~an
3 Regardless of ~ h s tassembly
*
"Qualified to Be Minzster"-Danish
you attend, share in the field service of The following publlcatlons are out
etock and should not be ordered
MAY SERVICE REPORT
Av. Av. Av. Av.
scheduled for the first three morn- untrl Kzngdom Mznzstry carrles a notlce Pubs Hrs. B-C Bi.St. Mags.
ings of the assembly. The assembly that they are available: Spll PIOS. 454 145.9 55.7 9.1 137.0
theme is "Awake i\Iinisters," and it # lo King James Version
From Paradzse Lost to plos. 6,644 96.4 34.7 5.8 99.8
is only appropriate that we have Paradase Regazned - ~ ~ ~ lVac.i ~Pios.
h 2,148 87.6 27.0 4.2 73.2
Tract 8-Lzfe zn a New World-Itallan Pubs. 217,875 10.6 3.4 .7 11.7
part in the public millistry +q-he report card should be T O T A L 227,121
while we a r e there. used only by regular pioneers, and the
yellow report card by vacation pioneers. Pub'ic Meetings He'd: 209384
4 stay awake by attending one of
Regular and vacat~onploneers are re- U N I T E D S T A T E S Q U O T A FOR 1959
these assemblies. quested to use the proper colored card. 222,355 Publishers
 stimulating to the brothers.
Introducing"Your will Be Don@ ruled the whole inhabited earth, but
on Earth" they didn't make the people happy, +Brother Knorr, having concluded his
did they? Since Bible history shows lour of the Society's African Branches,
I n presellting this book we want ~ ~ Dropllets
d ' prerlicted
~ these stopped off a t some of the Branch offices
to make our sermon simple, pointed querors before they came to i n Europe before returning to New Yark.
and appealing. A few introductions it is notillg that the Bible also +Brother Covington argued a case
follow. tells u s who is destined to rule the before the Supreme Court o f the Philip-
"Good morning. I am a minister. earth in our tirue F~~~ i t \,,e can pines on M a y 15, involving the right of
I have called to share a few lllinutes ~ will a-flect us and our children of Jehovah's witnesses t o refuse
learn I , ~ ,such
with you discussing the divine mill c~ildrel,-~estroy us or make us to participate in the flag-salute ceremony.
for man on earth. The Bible says happy. Notice what these scriptures His argument was well received b y the
that the duty Of man is to foretell." (Turn to nlatt. 6 : 9, 10.) Court, although n o final decision has yet
'fear God and keep his command- ~ ~ ~ Id am making been mode.
4 ~ ' morning.
merits.' Do you think that the brief religious calls on sincere people +Brazil: 33-percent increase, with 15,-
nations and the rnajority of men a r e ,ho are interested in the answer to 5 9 0 pubfishers. New peaks i n hours,
doing that? [Pause.] However, many the ~ ~ prayer
~ [or , sour
d tile ~ back-calls, Bible studies. 9 0 new congre-
clo fear God and want to keep his Father'] you have often gations this service year bring total to
comnianclments. That is why I have ' ~ wiil h be ~ done on earth.' over 500.
called to Speak with YOU, for God because of the worsenins conditions +Mexico: 29-percent increose; now over
says that those who fear the Lord in the world many aro~clerif this 20,000 publishers. Increase of over 1,000
speak often one with the other. Since prayer is merely a nice dream, for new studies a month for last four months.
the majority of men alld nat-ions a r e could .rve re:l~ly ~ ~ willd Over' 45,900
~ attend Memorial.
not doing God's will and we see to be done here alnong Inen as it is + ~ i ~ e r i a 27,702
: publishers in April,
the unhappy reslllts, do You think in heaven? Certainly it would be for 20-percent increase. 62,210 attend
the time will ever come when all
men will do God's will 011 en]-th
desirable to have ~ ~ milld done t ~
speciol public meeting.
here on earth through his kir:i.dom, +Sixteen countries i n Europe reached
with happy results? The answer is ~l~~ describes how it will be new peaks i n publishers during April.
in the model Prayer that Jesus made possible and what co~lditions +Portugal reports seventh conrecutive
!-aught anci whir11 most pray." would be like a t such a time." (Read peak of publishers-61-percent increose!
"'Good morn;ng. I aln discussing Dan. 2 : 44.) Spain reports eighth peak i n a row and
wit11 people in your coninlunity man's 46-percent increase!
future in the 'space age.' No doubt +Congregation now organized i n Tahiti;
you have thought much about thnt.
32 attend Memorial. Brothers i n Kuwait
4 s you know, some men to now nleeting i n own Kingdom Hall.
conquer space so they can control THEME FOR AUGUST
all people on earth. But ~ r o u l dthat
be good for us? Famor~slncn out
''THE WATCHTOWER"
of the nast h a r e a t rarious times and "'AWAKSI"
Order extra distributor's copies now.
Serving Where the Need Is Great August I
6 " ~ eFilled with Spiritual Discernment"
Do you feel that your congre- and "Spiritual Discernment--An Evidence
gatioll has territory? jinve the thrill of seeing them gcow
would like to ti,itll peor,le
have seldom if ever llrnrd tile
in nu~nhersand maturity, If. with
careful planning, you can arl,angts 4
0 Christian
Walking Wisely in a Wicked World.

good llews of the Iiingdom? Thell your affairs to do so, inove to terri- August 8
collsider the joys of serving ,vllere tory where you call he of lnore *what Requirements for the Ministry?
the 21eed is great. Tn-o families service to .Jehovah than with a thri\.- *why Take a Chance? (Safety)
I I I congregation.
~ When we put Icing- "@A Date with Tunisia.
resl,oncled to the moved to
Ut:ih last year are d o ~ ninterests first. Jehovah nssnres +peaceful Assembly in Troubled Africa
esperiellces. circuit re- that we will not go without material $'worst Disaster i n Uruguayan History.'
that tell are col,- necessities.-llatt. 6 : 25-34. A U ~ U S1 s~
(lllcted eight ones "t is not rECeSSary to go to an- +"Be Ready Always to Make a Defense"
st:drtefl dnl.ing tile meek of his ,,isit. other C 0 ~ 1 l t r to
~ Serve where the a4d "Fear Jehovah-Never Men."
pfwelltg-one goorl-will persons came peed is great. There are Inany places The Festival of Freedom.
see tilo ~ ~ film, xorn~ ap- iI" the ~Ufiited tStates. ~The need ~ is Q s~e t t i n g the Time of Jesus' Ministry.
i3iication has hPen made for great in 4rkansas, I<entucliy, Louisi- Awgws? 22
caongreg:ition. ana, RIaine, hlassi~chusetts, Missis- "closing TimeH far Mankind?
3 By going to where the need is si1Wi7 Nebraska, South Carolina, e ~ s s a u l t on Freedom o f Worship.
qreat you can open up new terri- South Dakota, Tennessee and Utah. Q ~ e v o u tSpain Observes "Holy Week."
tories, st;trt new congregi~tioilsand Give the rnatter serious thought. g ~ e r u - t h e Old and the New.

~r Make the truth "known to your sons."Do you? +

P~rhiishedrnaithIy by IVti!cllto\\,r.rr Bihle arrtl Tract Society of Sea York, Iue. 117 Al!arns St. Rlooltlsn 1. IU.T
S~eond-class rxr~staar rl.$iil a t Brac~hlYu I4 Y P r i n l ~ di n C R A
4
 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AUGUST, 1959 "Happy i s the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev, 16: 15. VOL. II NO. 8

Love We Owe to God!

1 It is a grand thing t h a t we can
express loyal love to ~ ~ and haid in ~starting ~ a home
~ Bibleh study. tory should concentrate on their
his 1<ingdoln ~ ~w h ait a powerful
~ . With Catholic people leave "Cod's territory that snay not be a s thor-
expression of our loyal is faith- Way Is Love." When the book is oughly worked a s some. Not-at-
fulness in ~ i miaistry ~ such~ not taken,
d have
~ a ~ copy of The hon~es a r e sometimes neglected
an expression we otve to ~ ~" d ~. Wntchtozoer ~ ~ ready.~ lPoint to the territory because publishers do not
love declares the psalmist, G8belongsarticle "Your Will Be Doile on call back a t a different time. Malre
to ybu, 0 ~ ~ h for~you~ yourself ~ h Earth."
, Invite the householder to Su~idaynot-at-homes, for example,
pay back to each one according to lead a portion of the thrilling book during prestndy activity, or use the
his w o r k , ~ - ~ s . 62 : 12, margin. by taking The Watcl~tozcer and inidweek contact for this purpose.
011 a contribution. 6Ry the end of August all con-
2 gust offers many opporturlities
to make expression of our loyal 4After placing the boolr, make gregations will have attended a
love. B~ well prepared with the your return calls within a few days, district assetnbly. Upon returning,
new sermon, it whenever you if possible, and continue to express continue to express loyal love. Call
can. ~h~~~ are report fille re- loyal love by perseverance in calling on good-will persosls to tell them
~ , ~ a brother hack on these good-will persons. of the asse~nblyblessings. You could
F ~~assac~,,lsetts
reports giving the sermon at most Those who show loyal love do not use the printed program of the
doors and good placements give up easily. Loyal love is the Awake Ministers District Assembly
of 1,vill B~ u~~~~ on ~ ~ ~ kind t h that
u lovingly attaches itserf of Jehovah's Witnesses a s the basis
-this in strong territory. to the object of the loving-kindness for a back-call sermon. Acquaint
A district servallt from and sticks to him with a loyalty persons with whom you study with
~ , ~ "1 ~was able i ~to place
i ~ that
six ~ will ~ not let go until the worthy the importance of attending assem-
boolis this prom ~~~~h purpose of t h a t loyal love has been blies. After your congregation has
Carolica comes this report: "I was attended one of the district assem-
able to place three books in four blies, be sure to devote a n entire
calls on Sunday." Froin Pennsyl- service meeting to reviewing t h e
vania : "During part of Saturday assembly program in the light of
and for a short time on Sunclay I congregational circumstances, a s
used the sermon and placed eight." suggested in the July Ki~bgdom
F~~~ 0 h i o : "pive books placed in Ministry. Bring your good-will per-
one and a half hours, with the ser- sons to this meeting.
mon given i n its entirety every 7 Many a r e the ways to express
time." Use the sermon and enjoy realized. DO You express this Bind of loyal love. From house to house
rich blessings. loyal lore when making back-calls? express it by giving the new sermon
3 ~ of h ~will who
~ hear
~ If something has happened to make and by showing the unusual benefits
your be interested in housetlolder cool, our perseverance of "Yow/r Will Be Done on E'urth."
the ~ i b l ~ - ~ t ,aid, d ~ayoaLr ill R~ in calling back may clear up the Express i t by perseverance in mak-
L ) on~zarth.n ~ ~ pointing to the situation and kindle the desire for ing back-calls to s t a r t studies. EX-
scripture index let the householder a home Bible sturly. Any publisher press it by dependability in con-
know that the book thoroughly dis- who does not yet have a home Bible ducting studies. Express it by giving
cusses ~ ~ ~prol,hecy. i ~ ~ l ' ~~ study ~should l rehearse ~ the i demon-~ unassigned territory a good cover-
that this prophecy was up stration on starting a study. Do i t age. Express i t by seeing that no
and sealed till the time of the el1d.n privately. Let book study conductors territory belongislg to your congre-
(Dan. 12 : 9 ) Now this remarkable Co-operate, seeing that publishers gation can be called neglected-not
prophecy can be understood. Let have someone to help them in these even the not-at-homes. Express it
the householder know that Daniel practice sessions. by telling others of the happiness
foretold the rise of world cornmu- We show loyxl love this month, that comes from being awake minis-
nism and the outcome of the present too, by working our unassigned ters. Our time and energy expended
struggle for global domination. With territory thoroughly. Holding public in these expressions of loyal love
those who take the book leave a meetings in such territory is a fur- a r e not in vain, for Jehovah obli-
copy of the booklet "Th.is Good News ther expressioil of loyal love. Con- gates himself to "pay back to each
of the Xinydom." It is a n effective gregations with no unassigned terri- one according to his work!'
7-

dr Show loyal love to God and to the brothers. 4.

 FIRST MEETING I N AUGUST Everlasting life reward for doing
Theme: Expressing Loyal Love to God's will -1 John 2: 17
God a n d H i s Kingdom Heir. Our mind must be renewed to do
will of God -Ram. 12: 2
5 min: Welcome, text, comments.
A suggested conclusion: "Our minds
7 min: "New World News" and can be renewed by taltiilg in informa-
announcements. tion about God's will. T h e booklet t h a t
10 min: Talk on "Expressing Loyal I l e f t with you entitled This Good
Love to God a n d H i s Kingdom Heir." News of t h e Kingdom' clearly shows
(See "Watchtower" 12/1/58, p. 720, from the Scriptures w h a t God's king-
a n d 8/1/59.
. n.
- 478.) dom will mean for mankind ancl also
16 min: Questions and answers on hekgs u s to renew our mind to do
t h e main article "Loyal Love TVe Owe God's xvill. L e t m e demonstrate how
t o God!" i t will help you. Please t u r n to page
12 min: "Presenting t h e Good News"
3 . . .',
-talk a n d demonstration by t h e 110 rnin.) Model sermon by prellared
school servant. Householder should be
publisher.
brought into discussion, showing t h e
10 min: Concluding comments. (In- a r t of teaching. I n conclusion study is
clude comments on t h e statement s t a r t e d in "This Good News of t h e
based on 1 John 4: 20. 21 a t bottom of Kingdom."
p a g e 1.) (2 min.) Chairman encourages all
to m+ke r e t u r n visits and to use t h i s
SECOND M E E T I N G IN AUGUST effectlve sermon. Be alert to s t a r t
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. studies, which will be t h e nlesns of
10 min: "Yearbook" experiences on aidinq others to learn God's will.
I 0 min: Talk on "Awake Ministers
using back-call sermons.
A brother who a s k s another brother Work to Average 10 Percent."
if h e really thinks back-call sermons 10 min: Concluding comments.
T H I R D M E E T I N G I N AUGUST study.
TALI< ( 3 rnin.) "Watchtower" study
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. s e r v a n t s u m s u p points m a d e in
10 min: "Make Sure of All Things," demonstration. Suggests. in studying,
on New-World Living froin page 276 if entire lesson cannot be covered a t
"Closenens of Familv Relationshin id m e time. t h e n t a k e iust three or
Congregation," to f P e t e r 2 : 21L on four $ar&rai~hs i t tince until lesson
page 277. To h e handled a s a tallr. finished. Concentration also essential.
15 min: Question-and-answer cover- Do not t r y to do other work or tl?ink
a g e of article "Assigning a n d C0verin.g about t h i n s s undone when studying.
Territory" under Congregation Organl- Students &bo get most from study
zation. become most effectlve teachers in
20 min: Demonstration on "How to helping others. Make best use of study
S t u d s 'The WaFhtower.' " To be time, study with a purpose.
use them. handled by t h e Watchtower" studv 10 min: Concl~lding comments. (In-
servant. clude comment on t e x t [Ps. 37: 311 a t
25 min: Develop and demonstrate TALK (8 min.) "Watchtower" study
back-call sermon. A competent brother bottom oL page 4.)
servont speaks on need of more study.
should be used as chairman. To be t e a c h e r s we lnust understand
(2 rnin.) Many in territory have F O U R T H M E E T I N G I N AUGUST
t r u t h ourselves become mature, guali-
eagerly obtained new hook "Your Will fied to teach.' Spiritual discernment 5 min: Welcome, text, comments.
B e Done on Earth." Chairman nointe essential. Personal study fundamental 13 min: A talk on "Yearbook" experi-
o u t privilege we have in makirig r e - foundation of lives of Christian minis: ences about meeting magazine Quotas.
t u r n visits t o help spiritually hungry ters. Study, properly done fixes m a - T h e quota of tGelveCmagazlnes a
learn divine will. New back-call ser- terial in mind for future: use. Ho;v month is not difficult for a congrega-
mon simple, practical a n d effective. to stuOy "TVatchtower" 1s problem tion publisher to meet. It means only
(11 rnin.) Discussion with audience. of many. Some publishers have asked three magazines a week. An elderly
Chairman m a y have sermon outline on f o r instruction a n d their questions will slscer in New Caledonia, places u p to
platform. h e answered before audience for bene- twenty-two mazazines each time she
T H E M E : W h a t God's W i l l Means fit of all. goes into t h e field service. (93) A
for Mankind. D E M O N S T R A T I O N (14 rnin.) sister in Cuba easily surpasses her
A suggested introduction: "Good "Watchtower" studv servant talks with quotn by having a magazine route.
evenina. l o s e namel. On <.-. niv lasl three publishers who have asked ' f & (136) A special pioneer i n Tobago felt
visit we biscussed some interestin. instruction on how to study for better t h a t a quota of I50 magazines a month
scriptures on God's will to make t h < understanding and so they will. be able mas too low. H e chose 10 s e t a per-
e a r t h a place of peace filled with to comment more freely. F i r s t re- sonal quota. (271) In Martinique a
happy people. I h a r e made i t a aoint quirement, h e e x ~ d a i n s , is to studv pioneer h a s no difficulty meeting t h e
t o -look up, some additional scripiurer with a purpose: th gain a n accuraik pioneer quota of 100 rr-agazines a
show in^ t h a t God's will for earth u n d e r s t a n d ~ n r for own benefit anrl month by offcring copies to truck
means 5 happy f u t u r e for t h i s - g e n e i a - so a s to teach others. One puhliihel: drivers. (170) T h e respective quotas
tion. May 1 s t e p i n and show t h e n asks if scriptures should he looliecl up a r e being m e t a n d exceeded by many
t o you? [Wait t o be invited in or in lesson. Servant definitely encourages publishers. Others can do t h e same
if not, continue.] T h e last t i m i wc this. Make s u r e you get t h e under- by making a n effort to place t h e
read scriptures from t h e Bible hook standing o i t h e illustrations also. masazines a n d by being alert to
of 1sa1al-i showing. i t is God's xvil Think of connection material beinr opportunities to increase their glace-
f o r m a n to live in peace a n d happines: ments.
on earth. I n another chapter thir 15 min: Question-and-answer cover-
s a m e propilet paints t h i s beabtifu age on article "Arc You Placing the
wor!, picture of w h a t things mill be Magazine Quota?"
lilra 15 min: Talk on "Row W e Can Im-
Effects of God's will being done prove Our Magazine Placements
on earth -Isa. 11: 6-E Locally." Magazine-territory s e r v a n t
Righteous ruler to enforce God's will handle thjs portion. H e will allow
will -lsa. 9: 6, 7 time f o r a d~scussion of this m a t t e r
God's will to be done on earth in with congregation a n d worlr o u t a r -
our time -Matt. 24: 32-34 rangements for more to s h a r e in
Opposers of God's will destroyed masazlne servlce.
-Ps. 37: 9-1' 12 min: Concluding comments.
 CONGREGATION ORGANIZATION I A!? yew. Plreime Iho
Assigning and Covering Territory I n Some Congregations there mag 1 ~ h magazine
, activity is a very
Each one should faithfully carry be a shortage of territory. Here it important part of the fcingdom
his "own load of responsibility" may be necessary for the book study ministry and one in which we ill the
in checking out a territory assign- conductors to hold most if not a11 United States a r e doing very well
ment.-Gal. C : 5. the territory and assign Certaill -as groups. Special pioneers, whose
I n the congregation the maga- blocks or apartment houses to pub- quota is 150 a month, a r e averaging
zine-territory servant is responsible lishers so that all have a share in 147; regular pioneers, with a quota
t o issue the territory and see that service and the work is done SyStelB- of 100, a r e placing. 107 monthly, and
it is all covered properly. Study atically. Emphasis should be placed congregation publishers are exceed-
conductors should check out orlly on a thorough coverage ~ a c htime, ing their quota, placing 12.3. The
what they need for group witness- with a good record being kept. gl*oup picture i s good, but what
ing. returning this in the regular Where such a territorv shortage oh,,,+ ,= i n ~ i n i ~ n n .l l x ~ ~
way for checGng out again or to get
L L U , , U L LLL, I I I L L L , I L L U U I I J

exists, pnblishers might seriousiy Ilerc there is room for improve-

other open territory in the vicinity consider moving where the need is ment. Circuit servant reports show
of the service center. The study con- great. I n other congregations terri- that the majority of congregation
dnctor will assign those sharing in tory is not covered very frequently. publishers a r e not meeting their
gronp witnessing certain sections to Attention should be given to building quota. Let us build up our apprecia-
work, and they are responsible to up support for service so that the tion by carefulty reading each issue
make the not-at-home calls and congregation is covering its territory of each magazine from cover to
follow up all interest located. every four months. --.
o n T - "&.
oP
While it is recommended t h a t 5 Then, in most congregations
there are sections that are covered pleasant. "fagazine work is easy and
publishers cover territory near their
hornes and the service center they more often than others. The congre- clue to lackLow placements may be
of Magazine Day service
attend, the territory is not to be gation servant, n~agnzine-territory f r o m service cefzters. Congregation
subdivided into sections for the servant and the study conductors servants, give this matter attention.
respective service centers. Pub- should co-operate to give a sgste- If capable brothers a r e lacking to
lishers are not to be restricted from matic coverage to all the territory take the lead, let capable sisters be
obtaining open territories in other with both magazines and the regular used. Also, while house-to-house
sections of the congregation assign- offer. The records on territory cover- magazine service is most effective
ment, especially if that territory is age should he kept up to date. for following through, street work
not frequently worked by the group Working orderly, let us unitedly
in that area and it is not needed ns extend the witness into every home still has beneficial results, partic-
ularly if publishers take the initia-
nearby territory for t h a t group. in our assignment. t:nn h . r onrrrr\onhinn. C.hnnr.nrc4

* I f for some reason you cannot

engage in magazine work on the
+ Starting September 6 circuit serv-
ants will give the new publlc talk
+New publications available: congregation's magazine thy, why
Awake! in Polish (monthly; 50c a not have your own magazine day?
"Walking Wisely il? a W~ckedWorld." year)
At circuit asselnblles elstrict servants God's Kingdom Rules-Is the World's Get an irldividual nlagazil'e territory
will give the public talk "When Is End Near? -Cinyanja Ibanag and work in it each week. 'rhis can
God's Will. to Be Done on Earth?" Ilocano, ~ o r w e g i a g ~, u s s i a d be any day except Sunday. The
beginning in September. Qualified
This Good to News of the I(zngdomm
Be Ministers .-Dutch important thing is regularity.
An actual-count inventory OP litera- - ~ i ~ d i Icelalldic
, "eeping our magazine presenta-
ture is to be taken by all congregations These itel-cs out of stock: tion brief mill also help. A good
on September 1. Two Literature In- Learn to Read and Write-Spanish 30- to CO-second presentation, if
ventory forms are being sent to each "Let God Be True" -French
congregation. The original should be "Tlzis ~~~d News of the ~ i ~ made
~ d in ~a warm,
~ =friendly, positive
sent to the Society not later than -Greek and enthusiastic manner, is usually
September 3 and t h e duplicate retained What Do the Scriptures Say About the most effective,
for the congregation files. "Survival After Death"? -Italian
* “Your Will Be Done on The
book is now available, in English only,
*These Paradise
items available again:
Lost to
Regained -English
6Let's all enthusiastically en-
coerage one another to improve our
Magazine r)ay activity. Family
but the same information is bei6g # AF3401 -EngIj,Sh groups should work 011 it together.
published in a series of articles in The "New Heavens and a
Watchtower i n almost all languages. N e w - ~ ~ ~ ~ T raani n i n g p r o g r a m com p a n i o n s
are IncIuded. +There are a number of 1959 calen- should include it in their schednle.
having congregation book studies in dars still avai!aSle. They may be service center conductors 2nd
languages other may wish obtained a t tine special rate of 1Oc
to use the material appearing in the each. Undoubtedly many newly m- puhlisllers can do rnucl, to
Watchtower series for regular study terested persons would like to have a help other publishers to lm3t the
when they co~npletethe book that is calendar in their home. Congregations magazine quota, ancl this is a fea-
now being used. Each article can be ascertain how calendars ture of service i n which our youth-
divided in half and thus there would Can be used and order accordingly.
ful ministers can easily share.
be material for two weeks' study. 7Remember too that October is
Provided that issues for a t least six JUNE $ERBfiCE REPOR
months of The Watcrztower (semi- a magazine month. Collgregations
monthly editions) containing the series
have already been published, each sp'l pies.
t:c will want extra copies of the October
440 136.0 52.6 8.9 732.1 8 and 22 issues of Awake! Another
congregation may use the material and Pios. 6,609 91.3 33.0 5.9 90.7 good thing, during October all Icing-
make up its own schedule for study.
Those who a r e studying monthly edi-
tions of The Watchtower can arrange
Vat. Pies. 2,925 89.5 20.4
'OTAL
211,672
221,646
9.7 3.3 3:; :::: dam publishers will be able to dis-
tribute the public tall; given a t the
to study the entire article one day a Public Meetings Held: 15,834 Awake Ministers District Assembly.
month a t their regular Watchtower UNITED STATES Q~~~~ F O ,959 ~ "When God Speaks Peace to -411
study time. 222,355 Publishers (Continued on page 4, c02. 3 )
 NEW WORLD MEW
Awake Ministers Disfrict Assemblies:
Son Diego, Calif., 22,615 at public meet-
ing, 380 baptized. Tampa, Fla., 10,715
attend, 263 baptized. Fairbanks, Alaska,
330 attend, 1 0 baptized. Des Moines,
Placing "Your Will Be Done 'While East and West are trying lows, 10,015 229 baptized.
on Earth" is be done, Stockton, Calif., 6,150 attend, 158 bap-
l T h e new sermon has aroused persons want tized. Philadelphia, Pa., 34,251 attend,
much interest in the ~loingof the wise decision in harmony 698 baptized.
will on earth. To feed that interest with the Prayer that God's mill be
+
Brother Knorr spoke at Rome to 402,
further we need a strong, appealing done on earth. With this book "Your Beme 1,250, Wiesbaden 2,513, Paris
conclusion to get people to take the Will Be Done on Earth" you can
confidently make that right decision. 2,025, during short visits to Branch offices
book and read it. Here are col,clu- How i t help? Notice here . . .' there. He worked out arrangements for
sions that have been found effective. (Readdoes p, 31, par. 50,) Kingdom Ministry School for training o f
'The long-prayed-for will of God d ~ warn ~ ' us ~we congregation servants, beginning early i n
is t o be accomplished soon, in this a r pe a t ~the ~time troubles
for world change. 960.
very age,,, as this book c'Po7cr
Will Be Done on Eart7~" proves What will that change meall for us? +
Brother Knorr reports British Branch
The Bible tells us. This book shows making wonderful progress i n printing
from the most reliable that the Bible accurately foretold
The first paragraph announces what the fforld Poffers of the past. [Show spoke to crowd of
to expect as you read the book. Picture 17,984 brothers from everywhere i n
I [ R p.~5,~pap. on p. 104.1 I t eve11 foretold
~ 1.1~t will help you the clash of armies in both 1%'0rld Britain at Park Royal Stadium. Then flew
family to be amollg those War home on jet plane after 1 5 weeks i n
faithflIl ( 0 book
~ ~ ~ I and World w a r 11, a s in Africa and Europe.
booklet for 5Oc contribution.) this chapter. [Shorn picture, p. 264.1
@ Brother Henschel's trip: Served district
,You see frolll what have We can therefore rely on ~ t accu- s assembly i n Cyprus, where 471 attended
read that the Bible shows that what racy in the perfect and 33 were baptized. I n Lebanon, two
we see happening in the earth is ill which God's will shall be done, assemblies held, in Beirut and Tripoli,
not God's will for mankind. God has a s the remaining chapters of the with total of over 7 0 0 present; 5 0 9 pub-
provided his kingdom a s the meilns book explain. It is yours for a con- lishers i n May. 1,250 attend at Saloniko,
by which his will is to be done on tribution of 50c.' Greece-first large meeting there since
earth. By knowing what God's mill 1928; brothers rejoice in another victory
for the earth really means we come FOR during Orthodox Church's "Anti-Heretic
to have a great desire to see i t done Year." After one talk by Brother Henschel
and to s t a r t doing it ourselves now. WillBe On Earth" an
at Belgrade, Yugoslavia, secret police
This book "Pour Will Be Done on
Earth" helps US avoid a lawless (
1 one booklef for 50c.
THEME F06: SEPTEMBER
canceled his visa and gave him 24 hours
to leave the country, but meetings con-
course Contrary to God's will, a s it $ Harmonizing Our Work with Qur
.
states here . .' (Read P. 364, par. ! % Ministerial Garments.-Phil.
1
tinued aqd work is progressing. Having
1: 27. $ completed his trip, Brother Henschel is
13.) 'eei-e-+----a- -e
now back-in
n p
New d
York.

1 Awake ministers need not be

gregation servant or the assistant
and '"AWARE%,"'
told that with August comes 'the congregation servant. Their names Order extra "pies 'Ow.
summer,s heat anrl thoughts of Sepiember 1
vacations, beaches alld picnics that and mailing addresses should be
capture the mind. Awake ministers posted in the congregation for all to @"Do A l l Things Jehovah's Way" and
know, too, that there is a tendency copy and take with them. "Walking i n the Name of Jehovah."
o u r desire is to average a 10- & W h y Do the Wicked Prosper?
to want to relax and take it easy 9 How Can Peace Come to Man?
during warm summer days. percent increase for the service gear.
almost before one is aware of it TO stimulate activity during August, September 8
August can p:iss without our re- each should arrange Proper Use of the Mind
porting a n hour of praise to Jeho- for special Inidweek m n t a c t s En- $Geography and People i n North
vah's name. certainly we could not courage school children, vacationers
be consitlered awake ministers if and all to s l l ~ ~ them.
o ~ t Bear in
mind t h a t being a n awake publisher
:$
:; Is the Daloi L ~ ~ ~
we let this happen to us.
2To prevent this from happening in August means be an active Magazine Quota ( Cont'd)
to you, scheclule now your service One. Report your activity' Press Nations" will be printed in full in
program for the month of August forward for a ''-percent the October 15 issue of The Watch-
increase for the service year. Exert tower. Find out how many extra
and stick to it. B e determined to go
out in the service, whether you go ~0ul"selves to the end copies your publishers want and
on vacation or stay a t home. ~f that we may all say a s did David: order them by September 1. October
away from the congregation, mail Jellovah"you have crowned the year should prove to be a month when
sour rewort each week to the con- with your goodness."-Ps. 65: 11. each individual can make his quota.

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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SEPTEMBER* 959 "Happy i s the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL. I1 NO. 9
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BE ATEACHER
The responsibility rests up011
each one of Jellavah.s vvitllesses to o n e s y o n are t:ilking to, a s Jesus us through his organization. To
be a teacher. Jestis, who set dill. To be effective you inust have a te>~cli,orie must be intimately ac-
for us, w:is kslowll to his heartfelt interest ill the ones you qliaintecl with his textbook, tlie
disciples as their nuus- teach. IVebsto- sliows that one who Bible. That requires study-study
ties follo15,ed in his footsteps, and teadies will "make to Icnow how; with a view to teaching others. I n
for our olle of theln a.rote : siiow how ; . . . train, or accustonl to addition to personal study, we should
slave of the Lorcl rleetls to soi11e action." Tllis meails that the be present and participate in all
be tactful toTr;ircl all,' &alifiecl to teacher helps the riew oiie to under- congregation meetings. We should
teaell.,, ( 2 Tim. 2 : 24, It is reqllire(l stand what is to be done with the regularly avail ourselves of assist-
of Christian oversee,,s thnt they ti'utt~s1e:lriiecl. JIore than that, he ance given us in tlie field ministry,
shorn hilu h o ~ vto do it, actu:~lly both learning how to witness effec-
to teach,q ancl ill tllis they (10inr' it with him.
are .~esaml,les to the flock.,, To tively ant1 observing how the irl-
Christians were S137V ad- "Ion does one become "qualified structioil is given, so we, in Turn,
to tracllW? J e l l o v ~says: "1, Jeho-
vancirlg to this l'oii't' P'rul firm?y vah, aln yorlr God, the One teaching \\-ill be "adequately qualified to
said: "You ouxht to be trnci~ers111 you." (Isa. 18 : 17) \\.e need his tenell others." With the help of Je-
view of tirue"i,-Heb, : hovah and his organization we can
nuring the IsC?O sel.vice year, sl)i?it and the instruction he gives be teachers.-2 Tim. 2:2.
now begilining, om. goal in the min- I
latry is to follo!~iliat so111ld Scrip-
tlll'zii ~ ~ l i l l: ~ Le
e l :t Le:t<.li?;'.
1
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Harneoizing Our Work with Our
only do Tvr x a n t to tctlk to others
when we go frolll tloor to door: we Ministerial Garments
want' to trctch them. On 17acsk-calls 1 xy0l.k haril1onizes with the
ant1 a t h o w E:iblcl stnclirs we sl~onicl beautiful lrlillisterial garrrlents that elude regular study and some share
become qr~n!idt~tltrnchrrs. TVr :,re . ~ ~ llits ~ givenl ~,ls as ~ as
~ iollg ~ we~ "1 h each feature of the service each
going to give atteiitiorl to how to "nrr standillg tirln ill one S I J ~ Yweek. ~ ~ , Arrange a sci~edulethat you
train new ones in the service, ~ o T to \ . \ ~ i t l lone sC,~,lfightil]~side by sitle ~"11meet every week. "Let each one
teach thew to study uiicl coi~~!rientfor the faith tile goorl do just a s he has resolved in his
in the nleetings : and parents \vill be --i'liil. 1: 27. heart."-2 Cor. 9 : 'i.
enconraped to iiuprore their ability 2 septemhe,. opens allotller serrice
' Servants, too, should carefully
a s teiichers of: their otvn ciiiltl~.en.
"'he
,,[ joyfullr figlltillg sicle
fact that millions of pieces side.for the faith of tile gooti
consider their responsibilities to see
that they a r e fulfilling them to the
of Bible literature are placed each best of their ability. I t was suggested
year dernoustrates the greilt need a t the district assemblies that serr-
fG" teachers. It 'lir ants should visit all publishers from
tiIlle to time. &lake this a part of
obligation to go back niirl feed tilcise
who manifest shrel~likeqnalities, to
one booklet for SOc. 1 your monthly schedule. The Bible
teach the111 the divilie ~vill.F ~ u t h r r , THEME FOR SEPTEMBER study servant will want to check up
qualifird teachers a r e nretled to as- or1 stticlies that h a r e not been held
sist the niore than ~;O,UOO nen. ones f("' a while asld encourage the pub-
wllo start out ill the niiuistry each lishers to revive studies and back-
year. They iuust be helped to ac- It is the nlontli 1~0thto plan our ""Is that were during the
quire accurate Bnowlrtlgr anit pro- ~rol-lrirl the ministry fur the year Nmmer.
ficiency in the n ~ i ~ i i s t r y . anrl to get rlltllllsi;lstic start, 4 Exi-ly i n September the assistarit
'What is "trac~hing"?I t means to T11r head of' each theocr:(tic fainily c " n ~ l ' e ~ a t i o nservant should <om-
impart il~lf'orulutiorl in such a K : I ~ shonlti arrange ;i tinle for the falnily pllte tile nevi Congregational quotas
that those heariug zet the sriise of to tliscnss together how tliry can and post them on the chart. The
it. An effective trablier takes into irlll)l.ove their illillistry and what congregatiorl should be advised of
conside~~ntioli the state of ~uinilof each rlieiube~feels 11e can do weekly the new 10-percent quota that the
his hearer, whetlier a householder, in theocl.:lric study and service. publishers will want t o strive to
a large audierice or a rric~~nber of his Publishers who do riot live in thee- reach by December.
ow11 faiuily. Learn to explain truths cratic families can discuss their Since this will be the last month
in terms of the everyday life of the plails with fello~r publishers. In- (Continued on page 4,col. 1 )

~r Wear the "mantle" of a Kingdom wifness *

F I R S T M E E T I N G I N S E P T E M B E R f o r ,improved sermons: Are essential our ministry.. I t contains suggestions
Our
W o r k q u a l ~ t i e sof serinons being used? Serv- a n d information useful a t all times; s o
a n t r e f e r s t o hour column. P e r h a p s counsel in "Kingdom Ministry" should
with Our Ministerial Garments. low placements reflect low activity? be remembered a n d used i n our
5 min: ~ ~ text, comments.
l ~ Greater ~ activity~ m e a n s more ~ opportu-
ministry.
~ ,
nities for placing literature. Do You Audience and Panel Participation
10 min: Talk on t h e t h e m e for t h e meet a t various service contacts? Are (15 rnin.) Chairman calls o n audience
month: "Harmonizing. Our Work with you conscious of need t o place maga- t o a n s w e r questions based o n arti::les
Our Ministep Garments." (See zines a t times when regular offer not i n issues of "Kingdom Ministry" from
"Watchtower, December 15, a1958, t a k e n o r people a r e busy? Do yon t a k e September, 1955, through August 1959.
p. 745, a n d September 1, 1959, p. 635.) advantage of opportunities t o witness A panel of three o r four publishkrs o r
,ular org-anizecl preach- study conductors seated o n platform
Ct;~:',sH&,"~~~~~~,",",dO",~$~,"~",~~$
Our Ministerial Garments."
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' ?d?$nui:,f a11 time essential for
getting message of Kingdom preached.
will also provide answers. panelists
should have special preparation, thor-
Your teachina inav reflect lack of ouehlv studvinz t h e articles on which
20 min: Talk on t h e article "Be a spiritual n o u z s h m e n t . Do you regu- qu<strons will Fe asked. T h u s even t h e
Teacher." (Additional material in larly a t t e n d a l l c o n g r e g a t i o n m e e t i n g s ?
more difficult questions will h a v e
"T.Vatchtower," September 1, 1988, Study essential. These a r e factors pointed comment. Questions should
p. 529.) closely related t o our improved teach- first go t o t h e audience. F r o m t h e
and maturity. answers he receives t h e chairman will
10 min: Concluding comments. (In- (10 rnin.) Bible study s e r v e n t dis- determine whether o r not t o t u r n t h e
elude r e m a r k s on t h e slogan based on cusses back-call a n d s t u d y figures with questlon over t o t h e panel for answer
Isa. 61: 3, at the Of page
audience, 111 referring t o b a c k - c a l ~col- o r elaboration. T h e program sllould
umn, s e r v a n t asks, "How does your not lag, with too much tilne spent o n
SECOND ME E T l N G I N S E P T E M B E R follow-up a c t i v i t y , compare?" If few individual answers or one article, a s
back-calls, does this mean you did not there a r e many fine points t o review.
5 min: Welcome, text, comments. use third hour on Sunday f o r going on Chairman will select questions t h a t
hack-calls, or perhaps a r e not support- have practical value. Questions c a n be
world News,, and an- lng back-call n i g h t ? Can based on t h e follo\vine Kingdom Min-
recall
nouncements. a n y placements of literature where you istry'.' articles: Fulfilling the Divine
10 min: Questions a n d answers on should have,called back a n d h a v e n o t ? Will i n 1989 Service Year; Proper View
C o n g r e g a t i o n Organization article: How efCect~ve a r e your baqk-calls? of Training- P r o g r a m ; Dra\v t h e House-
"Overseer Resumes Visits with Serv- Servant shows this reflects holder into the Conversation (Septem-
B!ble
a n t s a n d Conductors." study column. Nation h a s improved ber). Dlrect Relationship of Thenle t o
nicely. W h a t a r e you doing in Bible t h e L i t e r a t u r e Offer (October). You
15 min: Talk a n d d e m o n s t r a p n s on s t u d y service? 1f you h a v e bee11 con- Can S t a r t a Study in November; Make
Presenting t h e Good News T O one ducting a s t u d y fjr a time llave you R e t u r n Visits a n d S t a r t Studies: 110-
who s u y s 'I a m a Catholic.' " helped good-will persons a t l e n d meet- tiVating Climax (Koveinber). Appreci-
10 m i n . ~~~~l experiences enjoyed in ings o r s t a r t in field service? Servant a t i n g t h e Pioneer SerVice; Regularity
e n c o u r a ~ e sall t o be particularly mind- In All F e a t u r e s of Field Service (De-
any of the (Tlles.e
fu1 of d i ~ e c t i n g t h e interest to the celnber). W a y s to Utilize the "Year-
should be selected in advance, If book"; Servinx W h e r e t h e N e d I s
possible.) organlzatlon. Be a loving teacher,
cariag \"ell f o r persons of good will. Great, a n d "Yearbook" experiences;
10 min: Concluding comments. (In- Leaving a Favorable Impression ( J a n u -
clude r e m a r k s on slowan based on m i n : Comments b y congregation a r y ) . How t o Make Practical Use of
T i t u s I: 9, a t t h e bottoG of page 4 . ) Servant. Servant reveals IO-ilercent T r a c t s . Be on Your Guard Against
a n d 20-percent goals for congregation I ~ ~ ~ "1, H~~~ ~ ~ M~~~ ( ~ M~~~~~~~~
~ ~ ;
f o r Year. Shows t h e y c a n be m e t by t h a n I Can Read" (February). Theo-
T H I R D ME E T l N G IN S E P T E M B E R all working unitedly tor ~ m p r o v e da n d cratic &finistry School Suggestions;
exl'anded ministry t o Jehovah's Praise. Response t o t h e Call for Pioneers
5 m i n : welcome, text, comments, (Discuss c o n g r e g a t i o n weaknesses ( ~ ~ ~1959 ~ Public
1 ~ )Meetings
. (April
10 min: Ta;? based on "Make Silre of shown in l a s t Report on Congregation Ministry School demonstration; conAr
A I ~Things, ?;I x e w - w o r l d Living, left circuit servant, along wit11
counsel f o r Overcoming them. Con-
dential Matters; Continue t o Aid x e w
from page 277, One's Own Conscience Publishers (May). Dedication a n d Bap-
Trained in God's \Yard," througg cluding annOUnCementS.) tism; Purposeful mritrlessing (June).
2 Tim. 2: 18, 19 o n page 278. Improving t h e Training P r o g r a m ;
25 min: Analyzing Our Teaching. FOURTH I N SEPTEMBER Serving Where t h e Need I s Great
(July). Assigning a n d Covering Terri-
Each publisher a t rhe meeting 5 min: Welcome, t e x t , comments. tory; Are You Placing t h e Magazine
should b e given his P l ~ b l ~ s h e rRecord's
c a r d t o allow for individual analysis ExperieFFes from 1959 ,,Year- Quota?; H O W to Study "The TVatch-
national book" on us:ng This Good News, of to"-er" A
(August)'
this part the
averages, should have t h e Kingdom" t o s t a r t Bible s t u d ~ e s . sllOU1d give the servant
paper t o copy any figures desired for Present a s a demonstration, with two a few questions h e h a s selected. A t t h e
h i s o ~ v npersonal information. publishers who are enthusiastic about
Of meeting the 'Ongregation
( 3 n,in,) Assistant collgrep.ation serv- Bible study work discussing the value servant c a n read the$e t o t h e congre-
a n t talks on progress congregation h a s Of the "Good News" as a Of this
during. t h e past year in field A woman in Australia w a s helped IJrogram. It give the audience an
improved t e a c h i n g a n d ~ p i r i t u a l l ya n d physically by a s t u d y idea a s t o how t o prepare.
grou9th t o maturity. Comments briefly in t h e booklet. 09-90) A good church Chairnlan (2 min.) Summary Of im-
advancement made tllrougll training member i n British Guiana became a portance Of material and suggestions
E~~~~~~~~~ even greater in- Witness because of a -study in "This contained in Ministry."
crease in improved teaching in new Good News of t h e Kingdom." (107) A
service year. few studies i n t h e bpoklet were enough 10 min: Concluding comments.
(12 min,) ~ ~ e ~ a tt i o n~to cause
~c o nj o . r ~ ~ ta woman In Denmark t o r e -
s e r v a n t points o u t t h a t ;ational b u k e h e r clergyman. (140) I t w?s used
averages for t h e first ten months of effectively in Sarawak to b n n g the JULY SERVICE REPORT
t h e service year were 10.5 hours, 3.8 t r u t h t o t h e grandchildren of a head-
back-ca~]s, .7 studies and 12.1 hunter. (249) There a r e many such Av. Av. Av. Av.
zincs. publishers averaged a total of experiences t h a t testify t o how useful Pubs. Hrs. B-C Bi. St. Mags.
5.1 boolrs during s a m e period. Refer- this Is. Sp'l 466 129.7 49'3 8'7 422'2.5
r i n g t o congregation c h a r t h e gives Conclude by sugqesting t h a t every
comparative local congrega6on figures publisher t r y s t a r t l n g a study in i t 6,610 91.5 32.2 5.7 92.2
a n d invites publishers to see how their this month. V a c . P i o s . 3,677 88.2 18.7 2.8 68.6
own record compares a s he discusses 15 ,in: Questions a n d answers qn t h e Pubs. 212,708 10.1 3.3 -7 10.9
figures in article "Regularly Attend Meetings." TOTAL 223,461
of literature (figures here f r o m con-
gregation Weekly Record Sheet) re- 20 min: W h a t Do You Remember public Meetings Held: 15,043
fleets teachlng in house-to-house work. from "Iiingdom Ministry"?
If literature placements a r e low (books Chairman ( 3 rnin.) "Kingdom Minis- U N I T E D S T A T E S QUOTA FOR 1959
booklets a n d magazines), need is likel; try" is provided to help u s improve 222,355 Publishers
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 CONGREGNTION ORGANIZATION Regulearly ABPend
Meetinngs
Overseer with The points outlined in the Congrega- 1 Why do we go to meetings? First
Servantsand tion 0rg:trlization articles for the of all because Jehovah God express-
For the past two years provision past two years should provide the ly commands us not to forsake the
has been made for the overseer to b;tsis for the discussio~ls.The over- gathering of ourselves. Secondly,
devote time during a desigrlated seer should have a scheflule of things because a t meetings we becorne
ruonth with each of the servants ancl to take up and the servant or con- equipped to preach and teach the
conductors. This has proved very ductor can discuss with :he overseer gooil news of the P<ingdom. Thirdly,
beneficial, and beairllli~lgin October anv matters that he feels should be because a t our meetings we receive
the same schedule will be followed taken up to irnprove the congrega- education for everlasting life.
cluring the 1960 service year. 111 tion organizntion. The c1iscussio:ls 2Additio11allg, we go to ~r~eetlllgs
September the overseer should give shoultl be practical. Iihnphasis should beclanpe of our love for our brothers.
thought to his visits and plan these be not only or1 what can he done to We appreciate the mutual "inter-
so they will be most protitable to his imprcve but how it can be done in c h a n ~ eof encouragement" that talres
assistants. He will meet with the as- oviler to get proper results. Definite place a t our meetings a s by our pnb-
sistnnt congregation servant in Oc- :appointments should be made for lic declarations we incite one
tober, the Uible Study servant i l l the. overseer to work r i t h each one another to love anrl right works.
Kovember, and so on until all the in the field service several tirnes Also, the servants in the congrega-
servants and coritluctors have beell during the month to check his teacll- tion work hard to 111alie the meet-
visited. i11g ability. ings interesti~igand instructive. By
Society will have a n 4 The overseer and his assistants attencling we show appreciation.
article in K i ~ l g d o ni*filzistr?l
~ each I X I U S ~I)e well orgal~ized and must 3 The congregation recorcls show
lnonth a s during the previous two understand their dutic1s thoroughly that .just a s \ve have a problenr a s
years. liOwpvel', :In allriolllncelnent in .the light- of the Scl.iptures : u ~ d to regularity in publislli~~g we have
will appear in Kilwdojjr Jl'inis- instru&tions frolrl the Societg in one ill regard to regularity in llleet-
t T l l j which serTe as a reminder. order to tillre the lead in the preach- ing attr:ntlarice: 75.9 pe~.centattend
provision nrade in* work and thus shephprcl the the Wcrtchtozcjer study, a . 0 percent
service meeting program for the fl:pk: the service meeting, 61.2 percent the
with to give I n 1900 stress will be on teach- nrinistry school, iind 72.6 perrent the
to the the i,bq in the ministry. As the overseer congregation book study. Those who
of the \"hat be 'lone meets with and works with t!ie are not attellclillg regularly need en-
to improTe the in the months servants and couductors, particular coul.ngernent to &, so.
to C O I I ~ PSO that all nlny co-oprrt~te. should be givm to their Why a r e some irregular meeting
3 Before each n~eeting the overseer
a,,d servant illvolvrij pre- teaching ability and how this can be ttttentlers? lllosl likely they uever
pare ahead by rradirlg OverIllaterial improved. Continue to use this help- fol'uled the good hahit o l realllar
in Qt,ali.oed to f i e L l f i n i s t p y e , pl.encl,- f u l provisio~i to the full i n caring n'eptillg attelltlanc'e. They n l ~ r e l y
ing Toyetho- ,i,z ['llitp I(il2.(ldoj)~well for the flock now and in pre- letting the lilles Of least
resistaucey

whatever or whoever comes

M,i?zistrlj pertaini~lg to his duties. paring for future expansion. along inte1'frl.e with ~neetingattend-
:Ince. I t takes determined effort to

*,Any
~nn~unceraren~s
dedicated brothers or sisters it has ,been received with enthusiastic Iveather irlterfere
f o r ~ ngood habits. Those who let bad
col'sider
vlslting f r ~ e n d sor relat~vesanywhere appreciation. what our brothers in Kgasalan($ go
behind the Iron Curtaln may find it In order that many more people of through to :ittend meetillgs! (See
advisable to communicate with the good will may see this documentary
Branch office as early as possible be- film showing the greatest gathering of CYufcktozc;e7', lgS9,
fore making the t r ~ p . true Christ~ansever held on earth the page 510.)
+ Congregations and pioneers are being Society is pleased to announce 'that
sent,their mopthly report cards for the e x t r a c o p l e s a r e n o w a v a i l a b l e .
But ruost Of to be
comlno. servlce year. Congregations Branches circuits, congregations or in- regular ill meeting attentlance shows
will also receive a year's supply of dividuals'desiring a set of this f i l may ~ a 1i1~kof appreciation due to ti lack
Magazine Distributor's Order blanks. Place their orders as for cash Items. of mnturity, ~t betrays a laclc of
.+~New publications
~ wztnesses
h
available:
~ the qivine ~
The cost is $200. This all-color 16mm
double-perforated,
~ w ~ silent film i s 1,856 balallce and of being conscious of
Purpose $1.00 (Presently available feet In length and comes on five reels one's spiritual need. J u s t a s regular
in U.S.A. only) - ~ ~ ~ llni a~ fiber h case, together w ~ t ha narra- Ones, so
I Am ~ l lhi^^^ tor's script in English. (A Spanish regular meeting attenders should be
N ~ ~ -, , ~ J~~~~~~~ ~ spanish
~ ~script iis available ~ if~ requested.)
Awake! in ~ o r e a ; (monthiy; 5Oc a +@ Warning: Brothers in different parts ;ilel't to opportunities of aiding those
year) of the country have suffered a loss of rlot regnla1.1y a t the rr1eeting.s.
+These items out of stock: money by persons' passln bad checks.
Basis f o r Belief in a New World They have passed the baz checks that "ervants ci-ln help hy luakirlg
-Italian were returned unpaid by certain Utah their parts on the program so in-
Healing of the Nations-y,"rt,";,",",;
Near ~~,"'ntT,","is~,"$"dj, ; ~ ~ ~ ~ $ t u ~ , " bstructive ~ , " ; ~ and interesting that 110 one
"Let God Be Truew-Russian, Spanish locate such account. The checks were would want to 1llis.S a meeting. o f
"This Means Everlasting Life" passed by a person using t h e names Course, they can also help by setting
#I1 (Indexed
-French
eT&'${sh fAorJbz;g:.to
J.T$i,"",",",",",",p";S"g"i~,"," a good examl~lea s well :IS by en-
be cautious in dealing with strange couraging attendance by precept. I n
Bible # 63 -Japanese persons posing as Jehovah's witnesses particular a r e the congregation book
+These items available again: and seeking to take advantage of them.
~ ~ ~ lto i B~ f ~~ ~i d ~ -spanish i ~ The t person
~ ~ or~ persons responsible for give
conductors in a position
you. M~~ survive ~ ~ into this~fraudulent~conduct may ~ use some ~ d O1les
d practical
~ aid,
God's New World - G name ~ other ~ than ~the two ~ above. doi~lg so themselves and with the
~ stated
+ I n recent mpnths district servants +Please note the,following correction help of others who >Ire regular. If
have been showlng the new film "Di- in the Theocratic Ministry School we follow through with these sug-
vine Will International Assembly of schedule: The reading assignment for
Jehovah's Witnesses" a t clrcuit assern- the week of October 4 should be Job gestionsy 'lo doubt Our meeting at-
blies throughout the world. Eaerywhere 38: 33 to -10:24. tendance will greatly improve.
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 To one who says "I am
a Catholic." have something in common. Everyone and sisters were baptized.
This objectiou is often raised by is corlcerned about the growing clan- semblies are arranged far the month o f
Six mare Awake Ministers District As-
sincere Catholics who are ger from communism and the threat
the instructions of their priests to of increased godlessness. In fact, the
August. Here is the report by cities:
Catholic cliurch has issued strong city Public Meeting Number
avoid talkillg to Jehovah,s lvitrlesses, "arlli"gs agaillst it. like Attendance ImmerQed
B u t Jehovah has commanded that A l b ~ ~ q ~ l e r q u e 6,304 128
to see peace, with God's will being Boise 2,774 41
Illust We mallt to pelle- done on earth But \vllose mil] is to Chattanooga 9,953 223
t r a t e such barriers, if possible, in a be TVill'it be that of the cincinnati 14,599 276
tactful and discerning was, so that Des Moines 10,015 229
sincere ones will be able to make nu doubt prayed dictators? Toll have Euoene 5,627 107
Inail\, tilnes. ‘Thv 9,122 238
intrlligent decision and so that we kiugd:m colue. Thy Flint
oh F a i r b a n k s 18,317 337
will be "clean from the blood of all earth. Here in the Scriptllres we 330 10
Fresno 5,109 118
men." find that Jesus himself originated Philadelphia 94,251 698
You may answer: "I am glad to prayer,,3 (Read l,Iatt, G : 9, Rapid C i t y 3,850 91
know that, because I find that Cath- Rochester 14,161 31 5
Or you mag eniphasize Eible Tampa 10,715 263
olic people take their religioll seri-
ously. I do, too, arid I think ail reacting by referring to Jesus' model gf,"Ckq',","O -22,615
6,150
- - 380
158
people should make religion more a prayer and ~nentioriingthat in prayer T O T A L 173,892 3,612
part of their everyday lives, don't "e a r e speaking to God, but \vhen 7he press, city officials, chambers a f
you? If they did, we certairily we read the Bible God is SDeal~ingto commerce, and stadium
wou!ih~'t have so much delinquency us, so Bible study is necessary. I n manager^, llotel owners and the good
and trouble. Truly religious people fact, Pope Pius XII, in the foreword people o f a l l these cities gave Jehovah's
would like to See God's will done on of the I)ouay Bible, agrees ~ ~ i witnesses t h a good welcome and hearty
earth, with no rnore wars and clis- ,IeroIue tilat "to ignore the Scriptures co-operation.
tresses. know you ha'e prayed the is,to ignore Christ," The apostle I'e- 9 4,406 ussembled on campus !awn at
'Our Fatller' prayer where Jesus Gilend for graduation of 33d ciass. a 2
instructetl us to will ter also wrote two vtJry !i~leletters graduates serve in a'i corners of the
be tiolleon eal.ttl as it is ill llcarell.~ of ii~struct'q~n
and told w h y 1i.e must
earth'
(Then $0 011 to sllo\v how sure this daily meditate on God's holy Word.
@ N e w two-story Branch and Kingdom
is and what it uexns.) -Wet. 1 : 12?35, 10.
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Harmonizing Our Work Honduras.

"THE WATCHTOWERN
and "AWAKE!"
Order exira distributor's copies now.
September 15
f%"Salvalion for Your Fomily as Well as
holds their intel'est, allti {-liebook i s conduct." If you have not used this YOU, Neighboru ond "Salvation by Over-
going as f a t a s the I-'arc~diseboolr. nlethotl, do so ?lo". coming Proud Tradition."
A \\'onclerful book for U s to study 7 TJ~ereis a splentiid 0 p ~ o r t u n i t ~ I(ierkegaard's Attack on Christendom.
a t this cyitical time." share in magazine actirit-y on Labor +visiting Solomon's Temple.
aJ3y inclnclirlg in tlie offer "This Pay. Use that day to good itc1v:tll- 5ep:ember 22
Good Ye.L1.'s of the 1Ci)~gdon~''or tage, a r ~ a n g i n gnlorning ant1 after- $Are You Vic+im of Hero Worship?
God's It'wy I s L o w , it is a siinple noon service contarts for the benefit
illatrer to start a study. Try the of all. When school begins, chiltlren gShould Procedure Respect
!$igious Conscience?
suggestion of s t a r t i ~ ~itg a t the ti111e can continue the good eflort the.\. What Is Homesickness?
the literature is placrcl by oderill:: lnnlie on Labor Day by setting asitle @Take a Closer Look a t Religious Art.
to delnoilsti~ate11tn1~to get the IU:IS~ regular times to do 1nag:lzine work 4 Ghana,s Strange Mixture of Languages.
from the Eible stndy aids. A pub- on the way home from school. Soiue
lisher who 11:ltl trouble starting \vho have doue this htlve had good October 1
studies tried this ~llethodwith re- success in establishing routes :tnd gFinding Makes Men Free.
markable results. "It mas not a easily reach their magazine qnotns. @hiisplaced
polished job," she states, "bnt i t 8 Let us all strive to lllake ~ e p -@Have You Been Baptized for Life?
.worked. Each time it bec;rl~leeasier. tenlber the nlontli that sets the pace + E~~ebius
Jeho\~all'sblessing was them. WhiIe we tva~lt to keep throughout the October 8
in Deceml~erI had five studies, in year. Plan your nrork durillg this &The Qualities of Joyful Living.
January and February I had ten month so that it liarmoriizes with +Giving Under Compulsion.
studies, besides tlelping to establish the beautiful lninisterial garments @ H o w Safe Is Your Home?
four more f o r otllrr y~~l)lishel*s to you a r e pri~~ilegetlto \\-ear. @ Forest Fires-a Wilderness Menace.
+ Learn the "art of teaching" *
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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OCTOBER, 1 9 5 9 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 11. VOL. lo

Announce t 's Kingdom

Make LhAwa
ke!" Campaign Biggest for example, could be used, or the
and Best Ever numerous articles on religion. Ex-
nlain that Awal;e! is intrmational.
Before Armaged(1on-this is the publishers. So diligent efforts will i t has %rrespondents in all parts of
most urgent time to talk of the be required to make this the biggest the world. Recornmend Awake! too
glory of Jehovah's Kingdom ruler- arid best calnpaign ever. Individual- by your enthusiasm-a powerful
s h ~ p "About
. the glory of your king- l y \re should strive to meet our recornmendation. From your enthu-
ship they will talk." Azoalcc! p l a ~ squotas. For congregation publishers siastic presentatiou householders
a n important role in helping .Jeho- it is one subscription, for pioneers will sense th:tt dwake! is impor-
vah's witnesses announce the rnler- five subscriptions, and sprcial pio- tant for them.
ship of God's kingdom. neers eight. Offer Atonke! a t every "ere are some aids toward
"ITow doe4 A~oakc! help u s to door. Congregations ha1 ing a supply rnaking this the biggest and best
live up to this month's theme? Each of the booklet "Look! I Am Alalcirqo Awcckc! campaign: A chart in the
issue has, besides "Pour Word Is A11 Thi?zg.s Xew" rnay use i t a s part Iiingdorn Hall %rill tell the congre-
Truth," a short Scriptural article of the three-booklet premium. Pub- qation how i t is doing i n meeting
a t the front of the magazine fol- lishers will remit DOc for each one- its subscription quota. At service
lowed by a public2 tall< article. The year subscription. If persons already centers put special emphasis on
ICingrlom and its rulership a r e subscribe for Awccke!, offer Y'hc meeting q~lotas inclividually. Let
usually mentioned. And think of watch to we^. If special pioneers and study collductors encourage and help
Chis: Azoake! i s a journal that jou those working in isolated territories those who do not obtain a sub-
can offel- without hesitance to a prefer to offer subscriptions to both scription early in the mouth. Stress
person who has only a minimum of ~nagazines,with six booklets, orr a getting a good s t a r t by being out
interest in religious matters. B y contribution of $2 they nlay do so. the first week of the campaign.
reading Awake! those n71tll poor IIouseholders need to know why Strive for ;it least two hours from
spiritual appetites can reatlily de- house to house with the offer every
velop a n appetite for spiritual week. The more times the magazine
things. Hol~seholderslearn that the is ofl'ered, the more likely a sub-
Subscription for "Awake!" with three scription will be obtained. T u r n
Kew IVorld sncietv educates aeonle
in practical thin&. that the scope
of knowledge covered in Azoake! is
so broad it is like a college ednca-
I1 bcoklehs, for J 1 .
THEME FOR OCTOBER iI magazine routes into subscriptions.
Call back on promises and not-at-
homes. At service centers on Sunday
morning let different publishers
tion ! Through Awrcke! householders Kingdom.-Ps. 145:ll.
come in contact with the only group comment on what they have said to
announcing the rulership of God's they need Azoake! Begin bp giving make Awake! appeal to house-
kingdom. Alonkc! mag be the rery the current sennon; i t has proved holders.
instrument t h a t will begin opening rery effective. See "l'rese~lting the "Make out subscription slips SO
the door for them to the New World Good Keu-s" for transitions from they can be easily and correctly
society. the sernlon into the Awal;?! offer. read. Too many unreadable slips,
3Compelli11g a r e the reasons, then, Know your magazine well; adapt elren inaccllrate ones, come to the
for our placing Awakt! in the hands your presentation to the indiviilual Society. Therefore some subscribers
of the people. What good R-e can do householder. Show him a specific do not receive their magazines. Re-
bv making the October campaign article in the rurrent issue, also fore publishers turn in a slip, let
the biggest and best Atunke! cam- mention other kinds that xppear them check it. If there i s the slight-
pnign ever! Our previous best from time to time in Awake! Show est possibility of the name or ad-
Awake! campaign was in 1956. how Asonka! helps one meet the dress being misread, make the
Examine these figures : problems of our day. To a Tvoman correction by printing the informa-
1956 1957 1958 you might point out that some issues tion. liemember, someone else must
Pubs. 176,470 190,083 214,825 have article3 on rearing children, read it, not YOU!
Subs. 168,286 149,603 144,746 family and marriage problems, etc. 7As xnliouncers of the rulership
I n 1950, with 176,470 publishers, we Some publishers may find interest of God's lringdorn, we must be
obtained 165,256 subscriptions. Not is developed by displaying certain teachers. To do t h a t well we mill
a s many subscriptions were obtained previous issues. The articles in the want to call back on these sub-
in 1957 and 1958 even with more issues of March 22 and April 22, (Continued on paye 2, col. 3 )

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Use "Awake!"to make known the good news *
 F i R S T M E E T I N G I N OCTOBER CHAIRMAN ( 4 min.) Many sub- a s w a s done with "Awake!" Tl!e
scribers do not receive si~bscriptions chairman might include among his
Theme: the Rulership or t h e y a r e greatly delayed because questions one t h a t a s k s for t h e points
of God's Kingdom. of illegible, inaccurate a n d incomplete i n t h e magazine t h a t would appeal to
5 min: welcome, text, slips made o u t a n d turned in by pub- a busy housewife or a workingman, or
lishers. Hence this instruction sheet he might a s k how certain local objec-
6 min: "Kew World News" and s e n t to congregations;,Do not think, tions often encountered on Magazine
announcements. "This is good enough, or, "This will Day may be overcome. H a v e two
get by." Slips so easy t o make o a t , publishers demonstrate brief Magazine
Talk on the theme for the only reason for error is neglect. Make Day presentations using these points.
month, ,,Announcing the Rulership of s u r e it is absolutely right. Double- While one magazine i s featured, both
God,s and the of check it yourself and have householder "The Watchtower" and "Awake!"
"Awake!" in it. fSee check it. Instruction sheet will be should be offered together for 10c.
"TvatchtOn.er, October p. 625, posted on bnlletin board for you t o (4 min.) EIave two model demonstra-
and October 1, 1959, p. 603.) study. Acconnts servant will carefully tions showing how to present t h e
18 min: ~ ~ ~ ~ t cover.
i check
~ ~all slips
- a~n d require
~ . ~ "Awake!"
d publishers ~ ~ subscription
~ ~ ~offer on con-
age of the " A ~ the , to~ c o n ~~ p l e~t e or~ remake
~ ~faulty~ ones. clusion of t h e current sermon. Keep in
Rulership of God's Iiingdom." Householder w a n t s a n d needs t h e mind t h e fine suggestions contained
spiritual food. Do not waste valuabie in "Presenting the Good News."
15 min: Demonstration on "Present- time and let carelessness deprive him (5 n ~ i n . ) Interview local publishers
i n g t h e Good News." of it. who have done well in obtaining
7 m i " : Experiences from l,uhlishers campaign. Ask them in what feature the
6 min: Concluding comments. (In-
elude remarks on t h e slogan based on on i2wal~e!" subscriptions, especially O f Service they the sub-
iqark 13: 10, a t the bottonl of page 1.) highlighting how t h e subscrigtions scriptions, w h a t they pointed o u t in
ohtailled alld favorable colnluents
SECOND M E E T I N G IN O C T O B E R
about t h e magazine made hy good-
will persons. (May use expenenccs in 'xF,":t
:E&$agt",i,"e",.tt they
min.) Chairman reviews some of
that
1959 "Yea.rbooli," PP. 207, 209, if there the(2practical suggestions given during
5 min: Welconle, text, comments. is time,) the demonstration and encourages t h e
10 min: Questions a n d answers on 8 min: Concluding comments. (In- ~ u b l i s h e r s to use them in t h e field.
"Congregation Organization." cluAe remarks on t h e slogan based He reminds them t o fill o u t all sub-
on 1 Timothy 4: 16, a t t h e bottom of scription slips carefully, a n d to make
Demonstratioll on page 4.) r e t u r n calls on all subscription prom-
Handling of Subscriptions. ises 2s well a s on expiration notices.
CHAIRMAN ( 3 min.) Much time T H I R D EET'NG I N OCTOBER
spent preparing sermons and talking
points on lnagazines, arranging afiairs 5 ,in:
$k~i~~.~~~,"~tb~$;"~~,"t"~y
Welcome, text, comments. hearted activity c n t h e p a r t of all.
to s h a r e :n servrce going to a n d
working in territory: Yet when we 10 min: Back-call on new "Awalre!" 10 min: Concluding comments, in-
reach our goal we can spoil i t by a subscriber. 13emonstratior1, m i n x ma- cluding points in t h e article "1959-a
few moments of neglect. How so? terial in "Make Sure of All Things," Full Year of Spiritual Growth."
Watch. pnae 279,. from headins. "Miild Must
SCENF: I ( 6 n ~ i n . )Publisher delivers Be Cont~?ually F!led w i t h Right
MEET'NG I N OCTOBER
good brief sermon, ubtains "An~ake!" Matters" through Rehrews 10: 25, to
subscription. Househoider gives naine; answer cluestions raised by person of 5 m i : Welcome, text, comments.
publisher hastily writes on slip, does good will.
not have householder check i t for 10 ,in: ~~~~~t from assistant con- lo min: Talk: "Using 'Awal~e!' t o
correctness, concludes. gregation servant on visit with congre- Good Advantage in Our Territory."
CHAIRMAN (5 min.) Calls publisher gation servant. 1 7 m i n : Tallc and questions a n d
over, asks how many subscriptions answers on the article "Be a Teacher
obtained. Publisher, elated, explains 23 min: Know Your Magazines. from House to House'"
h e h a s finally first. Chairman (Advise publishef;~ in advance to
congratulates, asks to see subscription bring October 15 Watchtower" and 18 min: Demonstration arranged b y
slip. Puzzled, he asks w h a t the per- October 22 "Awa.lte!" a n d to be pre- school servant showing how to apply
son's n a m e is. And w'hat is t h a t nnm- pared to participate.) principles of teaching in house-to-
ber in t h e address? Publisher recog- CHAlRMAN (2 min.) Talk about house ministry. Include suggestions
nizes t h a t slip is not very legible. t h e good results t h a t come from Inaga- 0" how to Overcome objections met in
Chairman shows t h a t slip is not com- zine distribution a n d having people territory a n d how to create in house-
plete either. No zone number given regularly receiving magazines through holder desire for "Awake!" subscrip-
(in r u r a l a r e a s show no route number mail. Compare congregation magazine tion.
given), new or renewal not checked. placements with rest of country. E n - 10 min: Concluding comments.
Publisher counseled: Spent much time courage all to make October a record
to make this subscrigtion possible, magazine nlonth. Goal for publisllers
b u t failure to t a k e few moments to is one new subscription, pioneers 5, FIFTH M E E T I N G I N OCTOBER
fill o u t slip carefully and accurately and special pioneers 8. For best re- ( 4 r r a n g e locally, using t h e last re-
m a y deprive householder of subscrip- suits, know t h e magazines. l ~ o r tleft by t h e circuit servant a s a
tion. Publisher does not, w a n t t h a t ( 6 min.) Divide audience into two guide.)
to happen, wants instructlon on prop- groups. Propound a questlon to first
erly filling o u t slip. Chairman a s k s group rexarding a point in October Announce the Kingdom ( Cont'd )
publisher to t a k e seat, fill out slip 22 "Awake!" If answer is not given
with entire congregation a s they learn prolnptly t u r n t o t h e other group a n d ~CriberS.Teach them by starting a
how to handle subscriptions p r o ~ e r l y . let them 'naswer. Then give the second study in one of the booklets. Start
SCENE I1 (12 min.) Audience partic- group t h e first cg,"~~ t \ u z ~ z y r sti: it right On your initial visit or when
ipation. (Have one subscription slip next question.
passed to each publisher before meet- they wrll bring o u t talking points You 'IIake certain their
ing; a s k then? to fill o u t correctly a s t h a t can b e used in presenting nlagaxines are coming through the
p a r t s a r e ?iscussed.) Cover thirteen "Awake!" either on Magazine Da,y mail.
points on How to Properly Handle or with t h e subscription offer. I t 1s
Subscriptions," taking- each point best to make up questions from three just the servants and
asking a ~ d i e n c e how they would or f o u r articles. Then publishers who study condllctors but all publishers
properly handle t h a t item, and then have prepared .in advance should be be out each week during the cam-
reading and discussing Society's in- called on to give several 30- to 60-
structions on t h e item. Emphasize second presentations t h a t demonstrate pnign. Let us exert as
followinq these instructions strictly.. how t h e points discussed can be alinounCers of Jehovah's rulership,
Get information from householder effectively used. knowing the satisfaction of having
accurately print carefully in ink or ( 6 min.) Propound questions t o the
indelible Gencil, a n d have householder audience on articles in t h e October fle4 congregational'y and
check for correctness. 15 "Watchtower," in t h e s a m e manner ~ndiv~dually.
 Be a Teacher trem
House te weuse
CONGREGATION ORGANIZATION
.l As Jehovah's witnesses we have Service Centers the t i r n e delivering
been colnrnissioned to be both l The congregations are finding
3 A smaller i,uclience makes it
preachers and teachers, performing Inore and more %va.Trsto espand for the speaker to he more
this ministry froru house to house. the public meeting (#xm~aign,and convel.s:itional. ~f +he group is very
We nus st preach the good news of one of the hest ways is to have small, he may filld it better to sit
the Kil~gdolnto all persons, whether public lectllres regulilrly a t the down and talk to the less
they hear or whether they forbear, service centers. Think of it ! Since formally : holvever, all should be
i n order to find those ~ h respond
o 1948 the total public lectures have able to heal. and see speaker.
to the voice of the Right Shepherd increased in the TTnitecl St:ltes from ~h~ studv condueto,. or atlother
and a r e willirig to be taught. 45,4-16 to the alnazi~lg figure of mature (or the sgealier him-
* I n January, 1953, the I?zfo?.ma?~t17G7632, or an average of close to self, if necessary) who hris
urged every publisher to become a one each week for the nenrlji 4000 V ~ ~ ~ S Iprepare(l
J - to serve as chair-
house-to-house preacher. By August ~ol~jimgations.H:tvillg public lee- man should briefly introduce the
of that year 73 percent of the pub- tures ffrequentl~ a t the service ten- alld the subject, ~ ~ l
lishers had met that standard; now ters done muvh to i!lerense the the tallr a 15.minute model study in
it has gone np to ST percent-a number and effectiveness of the the pcblication currently being con-
wonderful increas.e! This includes ~luhliclectures. Are they regularly sitlered by the will be con-
all p-ho talk to the public about the held a t your service centers? ducted. This lvill serve to introduce
good news of the Iilingdom, whether. The Society has s ~ l g ~ e s t e that
d the nelyly interested olles to our
in m:lga.~ille distribution, giving the regulal' public be sched- rrpthod of study, Geneva] qnestiorls
door-to-door sermons, or making "led, for variety, subjects ,,lay he answerecl after the ~neeting
back-calls and conducting home based 011 chapters of ''Ijet Cod Rc is fjismisscd. While the tneeting will
Bible studies. 1i:acli one should strive T9'%~e" or "Tf& xcCzlls E7?cf-last'1n.9 llot be opened wit11 pr;ryer, the first
to share regularly in each feature of .Life" Inar chosen. p;lrt being a public meptillg, it will
the house-to-house ministry, and, c1l2ipters lnight be under 11, closed wit11 prarer, following the
more than that, to be an effective olle subject if advisable. The public brief stlldy and
teacher. speakers can he given assignments 4 These talks provide a fine op-
When calling a t the doors you the11 they can rotate in giving portunity t~ get new c,,les acquaint-
must first will the interest ok the their tall<S a t the I . ~ S D F ) C ~ ~ sel'vice
T F :
peofle. iks a matter of habit tlley to^. B I O S ~congregations will find ~ ~ v ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $ ~ ~ i ~ , " ~
nxly try to put ~rouoff by saying it convenient to have a talk a t each to by and
gs:;E:
thenl to the
they itre busy. I'erhaps you could service ~ r l l t e reach rrionth, nt least "Ieeting' do in"ch to
respond by saying: "7ylen 1'11 be olle euery two months. The collgre- resl'"nsive nfany who
brief. What I wanted to tell yo11 g a t i ~ i lServallt should make up a "eLn. at first to ,Ittend
was this . . ." And the11 brieflx, ssiie.~luleand post this for the infor- at the J'ingdom are
present one inter.est-ronsillg point mation of all, having in niind that 'la(' to come to home
froin your sermon. ~f they a r e still it is llot advisable for study con- to hear a Bible talk. Handbills a r e
listening, read the scripture from ductal-s to be a\vay froln their not necessary! but publishers sllould
your sermon that supports what groups Inore than once a month to
you have said. Sowtry to dra\v give talks. The congregation will invite interested persons in the
them into the conversation. That count each of these meetings as a neighborhood. Give full s u l l ~ o r tto
may be a s f a r a s you can go with public lecture on the report to the these home lectures by being present
some, but you are fulfilling your .Society and the speakers may count yourself and by bringing others.
mission a s a preacher. ~ o w g v e r ,if
you have won their interest and
they want to hear more, you have
the opportunity to teach. ghr Early in October the congregation +These items out of stock:
Servant will meet with the assistant Weylnouth Bible (pocket edition)
In i t is irllportant to congregation servant to discuss how -English
build on things your hearer already better to apply , t h e Society's counsel ~ o d ' s Way IS Love -Italian
knows, and to explain the truth in the 1" the cong.regatlon. During the moilth "This Good News of the Kingdom"
congregation servant should ar- -Italian
terms he can grasp, This means range to work with him in each feature After Armageddon-God's New
that you should encourage him to of the service, giving particular at- World -Japanese
express himself. Use questions that tention to his teaching ablllty. Evolutzon versus The New W o ~ l d
call for hirn to reason on the infor- velnber 26, wlll "Thanksgiving. Day" -Japanese
be a specla1 magazine *These items available again:
mation you have presented, to see day. Congregations should order their Will Religion Meet the World Crisis?
if he gets the sense of it. Clarify extra magazines by October 15. -1taljan
ideas that are new to h i ~ n with + A l l congregations are encouraged to God's Way I s Love -Russian
illustrations from his follow the suguestion in the
ex. 1959, Awake!, ;;age 26,.relative, to writ: October 8 Learn to Read and Write-Spanish
The Trinity-Divine Mystery or
periences. Watch his reactions and ,,g letters to Jordanian officials. Use Pagan Myth? (T6) -Spanish
be guided by them. business letterheads where possible.
Effective teachers prepare and +
New publication available: AUGU%T SERVlCE REPORT
constantly analyze their teaching, Y ' & ~ ~ , " y $ ~ ~ i $ O ~ ~ m a g a c-Danish l d into
on Av. AV. AV. AV.
seeking ways to improve. They e s - pubs. Hrs. B-c Bi. st. Mags.
press points simply and use repeti- Our desire is to help sheeplilie Sp'l Pies. 482 12°.9 45.4 8.2 159.8
tion to impress them. They a r e ones to learn the Bible truth. If 6,608 91.5 31.7 5.6 94.0
enthusiastic, speak clearly and with i t is possible to do so, a s house-to- ~ ~ ~ , P i a s ' 2 1 ~ ' ~ ~ ~
sufficient volume, use sense stress house teachers we will s t a r t a home TOTAL 226:907
'::: :'; :!::
and pausing to good effect, and have Bible study right there on the first public ti^^^ ~ ~ l d 17,558
:
proper poise. I n teaching they show call. Indeecl, teachi~lgi s a n art- STATES QUOTA FOR ,959
love, patience, sincerity and tact. one t h a t we all should cultivate ! 222,355 Publ~shers
3
With the "Awake!" Subscription Jlission of This Journal," p. 2, par. +Witnesses i n Puerto Rico and Haiti ap-
preciated visit by F. W. Franz. At district
Offer 3 ; then offer the subscription.)
assembly in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, 1,620
I B y esperjence in using the vR~enllg, a happy home life, Iln- attended English and Spanish public lec-
current sermon we a r e now able to disturbed by want or even sickness, tures; 82 baptized. In Haiti, 9 4 4 attended
paint for the householder a beautiful is what :tlmost everyone desires. district assembly; 25 immersed.
view of what God's -rill for earth is. Solnetfling that would help us he
On concluding the sermon we want a s near 1-0 tliis ns possible now woulrl +
Auckland, New Zealand, court declared
to present Awnke!, not a s a mere be practical. Azouke! rlirerts you to Jehovah's witnesses entitled to use Mt.
news magazine, but a s a practical the practical principles of God's Roskill War Memorial Hall for Bible lec-
instrument for aiding persons of Worcl. Living by these prir~ciplesis tures, despite opposition b y Returned
good will to clo Gocl's wlll and grasp God's \\-ill for us now and also in Servicemen's Association. The decision
the precious new-world promises. the righteous new worlcl. For ex- stated: "It cannot be disputed that the
To do this, we mnst connect Azvake! ample, . . ." (Turn to Afcc~ke! citizens of the borough who are Jeho-
logically with the sermon. \Ye must article, briefly explaining how vah's Witnesses comprise a lawful section
present the sz~bucl-iptzojaolfer e)athz~-~2zc;akelgives nttention to all mem- of the community, and, although i n a
siastically. IIere a r e a few sugges- hers of <he family, aiditig each one relative minority, they must . . enjoy the .
tions for transitional coruments. same legal rights and bear the same
to find his place in doilig the divine
"In this tirue when God's will is -will, and the wonderful bl~ssingsto legal obligations as members of the
about to be clone by all who will Returned Servicemen's Association."
live on earth, i t i s important for us be gained.) +
New peaks: Portugal, eleventh straight
to be awake to derelopnlents that 'peak, 643 publishers. Turkey, 31 1 pub-
the prophecies foretold, so as to be lishers; 37 baptized in two months. Ca-
guided aright in cloing God's will. meroun, 29-percent increase, 4,300 pub-
We can thus assure o~uselves anA lishers, averaged 22.1 hours. Chile, eighth
our families of livin.; in that wo11- peak this year, 1,872 publishers and
derful time. /izoakc!-is a rnagnzine THEME FOR NOVEMBER 2,810 Bible studies. Japan, fifth con-
that is devoted to this very thing." Seeking to Do the Divine Will secufive peak, 1,387 publishers.
( T u r n to an iriteresting sentence or on Earth.-Heb. 13:20, 21.
two in the current issue or to "The
"THE WATCHTOWERr*
3959-A Full Year of Spiritual Growth and "AWAKIE!"
Growth is 11cn1 s o n i c t l ~ i ~ ~
<hilt
g - Order. extra distributor's copies now.
drllel,ds up.Jn Rs I,alll p1.eilvhiw3 swelling the number of October 15
~)ublislrersto 239,418, for arl 18.4-
stated : planted, i\pol:os
bt,t G~~ ltept r,lilkinx it gr So, percent incarease. The average nurrl- +
"When Gad Speaks Peace to All N a -
I;er .of,. pul~lishers for the service tions" and "Concern for Man's Survival
then, xro,,.th to Cocl. He
responsible fol. the sl,iritunl ) m i \"IS 21,240, or a n increase of into Peace."
growth iu the S e w \\"orld society +
God's Ways or Man's?
during the 193:) service year, I ' c r h a ~ smost encouragirlg of it11 +
Be a Man-Shoulder the Responsibility.
to hi111 all crcilit and 1,raise must 'vcre the exceptional
bi~ck-calls made and home Bible
+
i n ' Prophetic Temple Rebuilding.
go.-1 Cor. 3 : 6, 7. October 22
2 ~t i s a h a l , p y t o studies conducted. Over a million
glanc.e back o,.er the back-(2alls 1vel.e made every month, + A World Without Tears.
Irleasure the eztelit of our blessings, 13,1G7,115 for the year, which is :+
Where Communism Thrives.
TVT;~st:trted 157itl,209,910 x 25-percent i~ic~,etlse over 195S's +
They w a l k an Fire.
in the field. Soon this nutuber in- 'lave increased fron1 +
How to Get the Job You Want.
creased to 223,600, \vhpn, in npce~n- I.5g79()4studies to 19'',7(j5 in a year's + should Christians ~~~l~~ ~ ~
her, we realized a 10.fi-l,ercent in- tiine-a 21-percent increase. These
Hihle sturlies and back-calls repre- November 1
crease.
qo halting here, however. ,r:in,i- sent llexir gro~l-th,new praisers of +
"Innocence by Respect for Sacredness
ary hegan our twenty-first annual J"1o'ah7s name. of Blood" and "Keeping 'Clean from the
Watci~toir.crc;%mpaigli,n.llich rezlped Let us, then, look ahead with Blood of All Men.' "
439,108 ce\x,. subscriptions, Special full faith. December's 10-percent +
The Bible Still Without Peer.
effort was m;l(le to bring new ones goal is 243,364 publishers and April's November 8
to meetings tlllcl trairl then, to 20-~el'cf?tltprospect will mean 26.5,-
488 ministers i n t h e field. g u t , + Serve Mankind?
preacll, with the result that 354,983 +
Dead Sea and Christian

+++
attelldetl the k[eirlorial celebration reliiember, 3.74,983 nlet with U S
( a n increase of 29.877 over the BIemorial night last i\Iarch. So plant Here Come the Small Cars.
previous year's attencltrnce) slid ant1 water in faith, and praise Jeho- Germany's Economic Recovery.
April saw 38,347 new uiinisters vah for making it grow. Why Not a Religious Washing of Feet?
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1959 "Hcppy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16:15. VOL. 11 NO-1'

Seek to Do the Divine Will on Earth

Two Study Aids to Be Offered / w e r e resenting the Paradise hook
the wonian's -attitude began to
"Go therefore ''lalie nesses ant1 was not disposed to change. I n wondermeilt she said:
ples of people of all the nations listen. After explaining that our 'And it's only seventy-five cents?'
them to observe all' til; pu~'pose ems to cultiv:~te a hetter Keedless to say, she took a copy.
I have conllnanded yell.,, understanding of tlie Bible, we con- No matter how much a territory h a s
28 : 20) This is the divine
will for us. Are you seekilzg to do
tinued with the sermon. While we (Continued on page 4, col. 1)
i t ? If you must be i-eminded every
month to engage in field service, can
you say you are? Pnblishers who
Be a Teacher on Back-Calls
Every ~nollth in the IJtlited 1
seek to do the divirle will
because it is in their heart, hecAllsr
it .
"'
States over a niillion bacli-calls are : 'opriate introduction, perhaps
a scripture Or you might
they desire to serve. loolr for ~ u a d e ! Our desire in calling hack
not only to talk but to teach. We the booklet ''This Good News
opportunities to preach. Do you?
want these people to get the sense of of tlte Kingdont" 01- another appro-
The month's theme text, a t the lllessage and see t h e of priate puhlication to the paragraphs
Hebrews 13: 20, 21, states that God actin:: ill harrrlon~wit11 it. that contain the points you want
will good thillg
to (10 his will." IIe (lees this tllrollgh For best results, we sllould cilll to discuss. Gse the questions. Look
Ic.ithilk cl .lrcck after illitial up the scriptures; discuss them.
the good instructiotl and fine study Is too Not at all, es,nPcial-,Read the paragraphs. Thus both pre-
aids we teci:i~r. Oulstai~tlirlg lire
t%e hooks li'ro~n Pnmdisc? Lost to 1y if Tve have. paved \57ay our "111 tlie subject R I I ~s t a r t a study.
first call. Before making the back- An effective teacher i s Warm and
IZegailled and "yozbr Will call, know what you intend to say frienclly, and he does not go too
fast. ~t is surprising how many
$ s t f $ ~ ~ nf~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ $' ~ ~l they ~ ~ h answer
~d t the
~ door. ~ Have thiAgs people do not really grasp,
we do the divine will! The first is even when we read them from the
milk of the IVortl, the second is Bible. Be a teacher: emphasize t h e
meat. One lays the foundation for main point of each scripture, illus-
the other. I s this not a n ideal com- trate it, and question the hmse-
bination for teaching people God's holder to he sure he understands it.
truth? THEME FOR NOVEMBER W n your call it is good to explain
"Have your sermon and key talk- the of our They
ing points on the books well in may feel they have to join some-
mind, and then rehearse the sermon thing, and so hesitate to have you
with your family or other publishers. clearly in irliud what points you retllrll. Realizing the problem
Make the PreSeIltation a t every want to teach them, and how. Plan exist, we can point out that thei;.
cloor, e s p e c i a l l y i n t e r r i t o r i e s a transition to the publication you choice of religion is up to them but
that have not heen covered with
either book. When the comhination
want to study. Decide how to ar-
range for the nest call.
,,, work is to teach the Bibie
persons of good will free of charge.
i s not accepted, offer a choice of 3As a good teacher, you mill not Let kIlow what the ~ i
either book. At the time of each do all the talking; get your student Ineans to them, point how im-
plaeenletlt, offer to demonstrate how involved in the rtiscussiori. Suggest portant knowledge is, thxlt
to Use the booli. stuclies can that he get his own Bible; ask him ollr lives are involved. shorn that
thus he started on the initial call. to read some of the scriptures. Draw lnotivated love.
One congregation reports that most
of Seventy-nille studies started in
out his thoughts with questions. If
the householder expresses keen in- your
,
When you leave the call, analyze
one week were begun this way. Ask What
terest in a certain 1;ible sub.ject, did they lei,rn? How do I know they
The Paradise hook sparks in- and you are equipped to discuss it, got the point? ITOW can I improT7e
terest. A circuit servant writes : it ]nay bc better to pursue that than
"One Sunday morning I had just to hold rigitlly to your sermon. my On To be-
started to witness to a woman when Follow tl~rouglion the interest. come effective teachers we must
she interrupted : 'I don't have any 4 I<nowing that they need a regular teach regularly. Make it a point to
money to buy books.' Apparently study to learn the truth, we should spend a t least one hour each week
she knew we were Jehovah's wit- work toward that end. After an teaching on back-calls.

~r Seek to do the divine will "with a complete heart." 4

FIRST M E E T I N G I N NOVEMBER r After Bible study servant has em- I 20 min: Talk: "Be a Teacher on
 CONGREGATION ORGANIZATION Can yew Be a
Vacation Pioneer?
Care the Kingdom this can be done. First, there should 1 w h y racation is the
'A clean, neat and commodious be a n outside sign identifying the divine will for those in position to
Kingdon1 Hall not Only provides a hall a s "Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's do so. B~~~~~~the joy that comes
Pleasurable place in which to meet, Witnesses." A smaller sign giving from doing the divine will by vaca-
but i t is a n asset in giving a good public notice of the meetings and tion pioneering there are many
witness in the community. I t matters times should be posted so t h a t any other blessings:s.Vacation piorleering
not whether the congregation is interested can see this frorn outside is an aid to maturity. feel much
small and meeting in a private home, the building. Many congregations stronger spiritually," said one pub-
or large with a hall especially built find t h a t i t is possible to put up lisher after vacation pioneering,
or remodeled, it should be the desire moderate-size highway signs a t the all would vacation pie.
of each congregatiorl to have a city limits giving the location of the neer for one wrote
Kingdom Hall that i s a credit to Kingdom flall and the time of another, really could,gee why
t h e name we bear--.Jehovah's wit- meetings. Newspapers will often pioneering is so wonderful.
nesses. print free t h e time of meetings and
To keep the Kingdom Hall clean the title of the Bible lecture in the Who can vacation pioneer? Those
and in good repair, good co-operation "Church Directory." Take advantage who can 'Ievote two weeks Or a
on the part of all is required. The of these various means to advertise Or more in ICingdom service'
congregation s e ~ v a n has
t the respon- the Kingdom Hall and the activities ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ g ~ ~
sibility to oversee the upkeep of of Jehovah's witnesses. winter vacation can do so for two
the Kingdom Ball. So that all might 4 If the Kingdom Hall has a dis-
weeks. Resides preparing youthful
share in keeping a nice place to play window some of the Society's ministers for pioneering
meet, i t is rec@mluellded that he publications should be neatly dis- pleting school, it aids to safeguard
make up a schedllle for the various played. This is the responsibility them against harm from bad associ-
service center groups to take turns of the magazine-territory servant. I t
ations during School vacations.
i n cleaning the hall and a n Outline should always be neatsand should 3 When can many adults vacation
of things t h a t need to be done each be changed regularly, usually once
week. One or t ~ - 0groups might be a month. Magazines used in the Housewi;es with children
assigned each month. Otherwise, display should he the latest mags- a t school can do so during Inany of
there is a tendency for most of the sines. 11lside the Kingdom Hall
the months. Those
work to fall on a willing few. The pro,ision r n a ~be nlacle secl'lar work is 'low during certain
the litera-
grounds around the hall shonld also Of the year nlay be to
ture srrvallt for a display of the vacation pioneer a t "la' time. Some
receive regular attention. We all Society's publications a t the litera-
enjoy walking into a clean, fresh whose health does not permit pio-
ture counter. neering all year may he able to vaca-
at meeting time. It does not n T h e Kingdom Hall is truly the
Illst that way. us tion two weeks or a month
center of Kew World activity in or several months. ~~~~h~~~ or
share in keeping our Kingdom Hall the comnlunity. To reflect favorably
presentable and a place to which we anyone else who has two weeks off
can feel proud to irlvite persons of upon Jehovah's good name and from work during t h e winter can
good will. organization it must be well kept vacation pioneer.
3 The Kingdom Hall should be and people must know about it. Use For you to vacation pioneer, a r e
appropriately and tastefully ad- it well to expand true worship in there pr-oblems to be solved? "I
vertised. There are several ways the community to Jehovah's praise. thonght it be wrote
a publisher who really worked a t
solving problems, "but the month
Annouacemen fs and its rnany blessings will never be
forgotten." Can you vacation pioneer
+New publications available: and the January 1 Watchtower by the during ~ ~ ~ ~
Qualified to Be Ministers-Portuguese end of November.
God's Kingdom Rules-Is the +Congregations may order the 1960 calls or Bible studies and may be
World's End Near? -Papiamento Yearbook and calendar after November placed with the public a t $1.00 a copy.
When God Speaks Peace to All 20: 1t will be appreciated if publishers This book, Jehovah's witnesses in the
Nations -English, Dutch, Spanish will order through the congregation. Divzne Purpose will not be used In
The Yearbook is 50c and the calendar the house-to-h~use ministry. Congre-
+These items out of stock: is 25c each. Pioneers on the list before gation publishers may obtain copies at
British Bible #AF3401 July 1 1959 may receive a f r e e Year- the literature counters in their .King-
"Let God Be True" -Armenian, book by piacing their request with dom Halls for 9Oc and those In the
Burmese, Danish, Twi the literature servant, who will order pioneer service may obtain copies for
"This Means Everlasting Life" lt with the congregation's supply. 20c. Congregations should not stock
-Afrikaans, Chinese ti^^ will appear in ~ i large quantities, but should
d for have only~
Basis for Belief i n a New World Ministry when bound volumes of The a f e w~ copies ~on hand ~
publishers
-Turkish Watchtower and Awake! may be who wish to place them with persons
Evolution versus The New World ordered. Please wait for the announce- of good will.
--Danish ment before ordering.
The "Commander to the Peoples"
-~ohemian +During November a supply of the SEPTEMBER SERVICE REPORT
The Joy of All the People-Persian 1960 ministry school schedule will b.e
sent to all congregations. A copy 1s Av. Av. Av. Av.
"This Good News Of the to be supplied to each publisher. Pubs. Hrs. B-C Bi. St. Mags.
Sp'l Pios. 477 146.5 55.4 9.0 145.7
+These items available again: +Many letters have been received
from the brothers expressing appreci-
pios. 6,612 94.4-33.4 5.9 99.2
"This Good News of the Kingdom,, ation for the new book, Jehovah's 85'8 24'3 3'7 74.7
-Portuguese, Yoruba Witnesses i n the Divine Purpose, and 2167337 3.5 .7
"Christmas" will be a special Maga- Jehovah's witnesses will ,be pleased to TOTAL 225,021
zine Day. Congregations should as- place this publication with those who public ti^^^ ~ ~ l d17,942
:
certain how many extra magazines want to know more about the Society
they will need and submit a n order and its modern-day history. The book U N I T E D S T A T E S Q U O T A FOR 1960
for copies of the December 22 Awake! may be used in connection with back- 243,364 Publishers
 NEW WORLD NEWS
+Report from French Equatorial Africa
for August shows an excellent new peak
of 1,965 publishers, a 51-percent in-
crease.
With the Two-Book Offer demonstration of it. Make a strong, Ghana reports their third consecutive
1 publishers are now quite skilled
appealing prese~ltationof one booli, peak for the service year, 1 6 percent
with the use the serlnon then bring in the second book, its over last year. They now have 7,653 i n
the service.
w i l l B~ D~~~ on E ~ ~which ~ ~will, v‘‘mate,'' a s a complement of the
be fine for the offer. B - varRty
~ ~ we other, making only a few brief wake Ministers District Assemblies
can also use the sermon "Earth to remarks it. held in Inchon, Kwangju and Pusan,
B~~~~~ a pnradise" an iatro- If the Paradise book has been Korea. Combined public meeting attend-
ductioll one might
ing, llame is -.
say
: 'c(;ood presented first. one might say nest : ance, 3,090; total baptized, 258. New
I am callin,,. in "This book 'Yo~crWill Be Done o?~,Korean edition of Awake! released.
the community in a n effort to celp
Eart7~' Co1n~lements the other in +sierra Leone happy about report of
people regain something that was t h a t i t explains prophecies fore- 208 publishers, 75-percent increase over
lost many years ago. Have you ever felling the movements of the nations last year.
lost s~mething-pe~haps a valuable 1" this very day when God's will is 4 Awake Ministers District Assembly
or a loved one-and afterward said: about to be done on earth a s it is held at Arima, Trinidad, with peak at-
'I would give anythillg in the world in heaven. Both boolis are yours tendance of 2,445. Thirty-five were im-
if I regain it'? lfost people for a contribution of only $1.25." mersed. At the Bridgetown, Barbados,
have. ~~t did you B~~~~ that all If "Your Will Be Done on Earth" assembly the public outnumbered the
milnkillcl lost something nearly six has been presented first, then one brothers two to one as 1,916 attended.
thousand ago and it has never could add : "This book Prom Para- +solomon Islands had new peak of
heen found? well, here at ~~~~~i~ dise Lost to Paradise Regnilzed will 86 publishers i n August. Two baptism
2 : 15 the Bible tells us what was help You and Your family to under- services held on the island of Malaita
lost . a ."
( ~ af n objection colues stand why God has permitted these with 49 baptized, mostly men.
take place and what we
up during this introduction, one can things
add, in a kind, tactful way that can clo to live in happiness on a C Argentina crowns year with new peak
the householder has nothing lose paradise earth." (Offer both books in publishers-6,384.
t;, In small congrega-
$1-25.) tion of 15 publishers, 652 turn out to
nr~deverything to gain by considera-
see film.

1
tion of what he was going to say.)
Whichever sermon and book we OFFER DECEMBER +Costa Rica: Flag-salute issue arises at
present first, vje will also bring to "Your W i l l Be Done on Earth" and Puerta Limon; twelve students expelled.
the householder's attention the other "From Paradise Lost to Paradise Re- Brothers taking steps to effect reinsiafe-
book. but it is not usually aood to gained," with two booklets, for $1.25. ment.
SRY much about the second hook THEME FOR DECEMBER
offered. Do not wear out and confimse Staying Watchfully by the "THE, WATCHTOWER'"
the householder's mind by going into Tim. 4:16.
Right Things.-1
and "AWAKE!"
Seek *he Divine (Cont'd) Order extra distributor's copies now.
value of contact points, and show
been covered, our brothers will find that yo11 value them by being a t November 7 5
trcrnendous pleasure in offering the them yourself. They play a;) impor- +"Practical Wisdom i n the Space Age"
Pamdise book.'' You will find i t a tant part in the ministry. Congre- and "Displaying Practical Wisdom as
superb co~npanion to offer with gations t h a t have not organized Sons of Light."
4 God's Interests Served by Gambling?
"Yoztr WiZE Be Do?w O?I, Earth."
"Jehovah has equipped u s well to
midweek contact points should do
SO. Qualified sisters can take charge + God's Remedy for Sin.
he teachers. Now it is up to u s to when a brother is not available. November 22
seek proficiency. Listen carefully a t
the service meetings and apply what
"eeking to clo the divine will
includes calling back on placements.
+ Receiving with Appreciation.

you learn.
6 When Thanksgiving Day arrives,
Literature placements a r e just one
part of our teaching work. Re sure
+
+ I s a New World Unbelievable?
New Zealand Supreme Court Upholds
Witnesses.
more people will be home and thus to call on all who subscrihed for 4 Belgian Congo-Awakening Giant.
more can be given a witness. This Awake! during October and en-
cleavor to s t a r t studies, using "This December 1
is to be a special Magazine nay. 4 "Expert Instruction i n the Art of
I?e sure to send the interesting ex- Good News o f the Kivcgdom." Keep
a recorcl of magazine placements Witness-making" and "Prove Yourselves
periences SOU have in this work to y Disciples."
the Society. and call back on them. You never '(tWhy Give Thanks?
7 What about the goal for Decem- know when a copy of The Wa,tch-
tower or -4wake! will strike a spark +You Must Not Bow to o Carved Image.
ber? I s your eye on it? Our aim,
remember, is 10-percent increase in of interest that can be fanned to December 8
publishers. Can we make i t ? We life by a return visit. 4 They Produce 'According to Kind.'
can if each publisher works for it 10 Seek to do the divine will by 4 Spotlight on Boxing.
f
by helping new onrs in service.
Encourage new ones to see the
making every possible effort to
declare and to teach the good news. + Doctor, M y Child Swallowed Poison!
Jehovah's Witnesses-Who Are They?

c Teach those who 'hunger and thirst for righteousness.' 4-

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 FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DECEMBER* 1959 "Happy is the one that stays awake and keeps his outer garments."-Rev. 16: 15. VOL-II No. l2

Stay Watchfully by the Right Things!

Be Alert to Start Home Bible Studies (service-Ininded we are. remember.
If we save and the sooner they will beyeady also td
inalte it diffcult for them to be a t Say, i ' !H G~~~ a definite~ invita-
who listen to us, what must ~ ~
the regular contact points for field tion to persons studied with to join
~

we do? Stay watchfully by the right service, provisionshould "Is0 be with you. Often they only await
things, such as proper made for them a t other conveuient y,,ur invitation to commence field
duct, prayer, study, attend- times. Each weel< tile assistant con- service,
ance and sharing in all features of gregatioll servant will provide study
the Kingdom millistry.-l : 5 Finally, not to he overlooked
During December this mealls con-
concluctors with a list of those not is
out so special help can be given to 22 is an
,,,
lnagazine activity. ~~~~~b~~
t i m i n g with the current literature day for it. Invite
them. Let every publisher try to be to be with you. Let it
offer of two bound boofrs and two
booklets. Presenting f t a t every door,
in the service and report by Dece~n- be ,,all-out congregational
her fj. The11 what about those -pith Show we a r e not slaves to tradition!
even if unable to glve the Serllloll, whom we are studying? The more hlang get extra blessings by devot-
has proved very fruitful. Where the
full offer i s rejected, try placing ing both morning and afternoon to
the Paradise book. I n One instance it. You youthful publishers, think
what opportunities for sharing in
this service your school vacations
his grandchildren), a neighbor who
happened to drop in took oiie al- THEME FOR DECEMBER all such ways we shall be
though a Catholic, and so did an- Staying Watchfully by the staying watchfully by t h e right
other neighbor who happened to call things, thereby saving both our-
on the phone and whom the house- selves arid those who listen to us.
holder invited over to see the PUTU-
&ise book.
"One of our main goals for De-
Be a Teacher on Bible Studies
celllber is for each one to have a t Teaching on Bible studies begins
with a review. not ask :
least one home ~ i b study. l ~ xew wit11 llreparation. Prepare well your- "*O you what we studied
and older publisllers fiIld it easy to ~e!f, anticipating questions that last 'lave definite*
start studies in the purudise book, might come to the good-will person's planned questions on high points of
If we already have il study, why not h~~~~ certaill the lesson is
lIast lesson.
help another who does not, or maybe clear in your own mind ; otherwise, Be a teacher by making certain
we have tilue to conduct two or how will it become clear in the ?Ie person is learn-
more ~ i b stlldies
l ~ a week? we are honseliolder's mind? Show the house- "'g~ that he is the
doing very as a whole, for sep. holder how to prepare. Prepire a lessO1l. If a recites an answer
telnber showed 159,919 stuclies being few paragraphs with hirn, under- word for word from the book, com-
conducted in the United States. Coni- lining the key words. mend him' but then him
pared with Septeluber, 3958, this "e a teacher i n your opening
answer in his own words. Break
means that, on a n average, we have and closing prayers. Include though: don,ll the question. Use auxiliary
increased over ninety new Bible that will help the householder.
"lderstanding.
studies every day during the past a householder tends to be argumen- If the student is not prepared' do
service year! If we keep up that tative, the publisher, in prayer, "Ot "l'lD1y read the paragraphs
rate of illcrease we shall have over could ask God that we be humble, first' lnight say: "Then we
232,000 studies by next September. teachable and reasonable. By keep- will prepare the study together." Let
4 HOW about our 10-percent in- ing ill milla the of the the publisher guard against talking
crease? Ifany new ones have startetl study-dedication and training for too much, thinking that the explain-
tile nlinistrg-prayer
in the past year; let us help then1 clucle thoaghts
can also in-
the neeti to teach ~t-for-themway is teaching. If the
develop the good habit of regularity. others. publisher is really teaching, the stu-
If some, like those a t Ephesus, h a r e 2 B, a D~ not let the dent should do most of the talking,
let their first love cool off, help them study turn illto a social call, Be answering the questions, looking up
to rekindle it. (Rev. 2 : 4) Some frieadly, but keep your teaching and reading scriptures and applying
publishers have obligations that gurpose in l ~ i l i d After . prayer, begirl (Contir~uedo n page 3, col. 3 )

sc "Keep on teaching" the right things. *

 CONGREGATION O R G A N I Z A T I O N 1 W"ness"ng
~orres~onc4ence
- ~

- - B ~-
Reporting Bible Studies c.11 make to conduct a study a s 1 ~ o all t Kingdom ministers a r e
I t should be the desire of all a badr-call 0x1 your field service re- physicdly able to go from house to
publishers to have one Or more Bible house. Yet they want to share in
studies each week. Once startecl, 4 Some have felt that rel~orting the service during December-yes,
every effort should be made to hol(1 the Bible study on the field service every month. What Can they do, es-
the study regularly and weekly, if report is sufficient. Space is provided pecially when they are shut-ins?
possible. I t is when the person of on the field report for showing the Often they can witness to persons
good will receives accurate knowl- ,lumber of Bible studies condycted who come to theif house, such a s
edge from Jehovah's Word frequent- each week a s an aid in reporting salesmen. There is another way:
ly that progress will be made. A z~.~ek7,?/activity. I*o\.vever, on the witnessir~g through corresponilence.
study report should he turned in for report for the month the congrepa- 2 Though other brothers may also
each study conducted during the tion counts only the number of Bible write to relatives and friends a t cer-
month, even though circumstances studies conducted a s reflected by the tain times, witnessing through cor-
in some instances may not perillit nulnbel- of ~ t u ~ Heports lg turned in respondence as a general and con-
conductillg it more than Once cluring a t the ellcl of the month. Cultivate tinuous practice should be used es-
the month. But when shall we s t a r t tile gootl habit of turning in your pecially by those not able to go from
counting a study when it is started Siblt: study Reports with your last house to house.
on the initial call or 011 a back-call? field service report a t the end of 3 Certain principles governing
If a study is started 011 the first the month. Circuit servants and con- speaking likewise apply to letter
contact where literature is placed, gregation servants, in reporting to writing. Be "tactful toward all." Be
or on the first back-call, the Bible the Society, often express the fact kind i n language. Use correct post-
stucly is not to be reported until two that more Bible studies were con- age When mailing out literature.
study meetings a r e held after the ducted during a month but some How disconcerting it is to a house-
initial stuc'ly and with arrallgemerlts pnblishers failed to report their holder to receive a n envelope with a
being made to continue the study studies. Let u s be conscious of this postage-due stamp. To the house-
beyoad this third occasior!. In other ancl respond to the reminders we holder i t is vexatious enough to have
words, you would not make out 3 receive from time to time to report to pay postage on something he
lSeporton a Bible study just started Dib!e studies and other field activity ordered. How will he feel, then, to
until the study had been conducted promptly. get a postage-due stamp on material
two more times and arrallgemenB 5 While reporting our Bible studies he has not ordered? Be certain to
had made after this for the is incidental to our loving service use correct postage.
study to continue. rendered to Jehovah and in behalf 4By being tactful and kind and
In a study it of persons of good will, it, neverthe- by following certain principles, such
should always be remembered that
a should be countecl every less, should be done with care so a s neatness, mentioned in Lesson 36
time the study is Why? that a n accurate report can he tabu- of the book QzL'JZified to fie llfii?~is-
Because a ~ i b l ~ is a back-call. lated and t h a t we lnay know how ters$ this form Of witnessirtg can be
I t is the essence of the back-call we a r e doing ill feeding the b~'cl's productive.
\vorlr. Hence, you should count each "other sheep." Be a Teacher on Bible Studies (Cont'd)
them. Give instruction on how to
use the Bible. Consider unquoted
scriptures. Teach the good-will per-
+ J a n u a r y t h r o u g h April t h e o f f e r will
b e a vear's subscriution f o r T h e
~ a t c h t o b e r and t h r e e booklets, for
1 Concordance -8uahish son by being sore he understands
the scripture and how it supports
$1. Congregations should ascertain t h e n ''~,"wE~,","~$B and a -Italian t h e t h o u g h t b r o u g h t o n t b y t h e book.
~ n c r e a s e dmagazine n e e d s f o r t h e , c a m -
paign and s u b m l t a Magazlne Dlstrlb- T h e s e i t e m s available again i n 5 Be a teacher o f the entire family
u t o r ' s Order right a w a y . U.S.A.: by encouraging all t o share in the
"Equipped f o r E v e r y study if posslbie. Men a r e often
Good Vfork" neglected. See t h a t all present have
" T h i s iMeans Everlasting a book or c:in look on.
Life"
Basis for Bekief in a N e w 6Be a teacher by teaching the
World good-will person to t w c h others. At
for each volume. God's W a y I s L o v e -Arabic, Italian the close of the study have n closed-
+When congregation boolr s t u d y Healing of t h e Nations book revlew. Be ready with prepared
geou8s c o m p l e t e s t u d y l n g " Y o u r W i l l Has D r a w n Near -Portuguese questions on vital points coverer1
o n e o n Earth" t h e y should start hi^ ~~~d ivewso f
s t u d y i n g i t all o v e r again. M u c h will
b e gained f r o m a second coverage o f lt. the -Greek' Italian by the lesson. Some of the questiorls
T r a c t &-Lefi i n a N e w World-Italian should be framed to aid the stuclerit
9N e w Publications available: to think in terms of teaching others.
Qualified t o B e Ministers-Norwegian A question might be: "If your
God's K i n g d o m Rules-Is t h e World's OCTOBER SERVlCE REPOR? neighbor came over and said:
End Near?-Hungar~an, Pangasinan, 'Some day this earth will be de-
Zulu Av. Av. Av. Av.
" L o o k ! I Am M a k i n g All Puos. tfrs. B-C 6i.St. Mags. stroyed,' what would you tell her?"
T h i n g s New" -Dutch, French, sp1l Pios. 480 148.8 56.4 9.2 156.8 Before closing with prayer, whet the
German pios. 6,600 95.9 34.6 5.9 107.7 student's spiritual appetite by rais-
" T h i s Good Mews o f V a c . P i o s . 1,761 87.0 26.1 4.1 81.5
the Surinam
Pubs. 218,229 10.6 3.7 .7 12.6 ing questions that will be answered
W h e n God S p e a k s Peace next week. Be a teacher on Bible
t o A l l Nations -French. G e r m a n T O T A L 227,070
Public Meetings He'd: 199192 studies, and the householder will be
+ T h e s e i t e m s out o f stock i n U.S.A.:
B i b l e # 43 -1locano U N I T E D S T A T E S Q U O T A FOR 1960
equipped to teach others.-2 Tim.
B i b l e # 45 -Romanian 243,364 Publishers 2 : 2.
 NEW WORLD NEWS
* ~ o m e s o f brothers i n Romollah
seorched by police. Some brothers held
i n prison for being Witnesses and pos-
sessing literature. Fight for freedom of
worship i n Jordan goes an. Case being
During the Holiday Season could use a similar approach. Sub- fought.
1 ~h~ Cllristlnas-New year sea-son jects like peace, thankfulness, God's O J a p a n blessed with new peok Of
offers Jehovah,s witnesses many yill,. Jesus' birth and the yurpose publishers, seventh in succession^ 30 per-
opportunities for preaching. Almost 1n his coming to earth, the Klllgdom cent over same month i n 1958. All units
all have time off from secular work. alld kingshill of Christ are good to i n typhoon-stricken Nagoya increased
Also, people usually a r e in a more Over previous month. One new
5 Many well-meaning persons will
bough tf ul, Bible-receptive mood, gation hard-hit by typhoon increased
with the feeling that good will say a s you leave their home: "I from eight to fifteen publishers. NO
should be expressed. \,,ish gou a merry C}lristmas,w or
brothers lost their lives i n
,Vith these thoughts in mind, one "Merry Christmas and a happy new
make this approach: s & ~ hyear."
e HOW can one rel~ly! You +Awake ministers i n the U.S.A. were
of call is to prolnote might tactfully answer in this man- blessed by Jehovah to obtain an all-time
better among people ner: "Thank You. I thoroughly en- high of 173,547 new subscriptions i n
of all kinds. ~t this most joyed talking wit11 You and know October-28,801 more than last year!
people are thinking about good will YOU will have many happy hours Also, a cew peak of 207,138 home Bible
llospitality to olle ~t reading about God's wonderful Pur- studies were reported for October.
\rould be good if everybody would pose of a new world." Or, "111 re- +Argentina starts new service year with
do this 305 dngs a year, turn, I hope you and your family
have much enjoyment a s you read peak Of 6,502. present
\ion kt]O\\,, this is possible be- the petition with regard to freedom
cause Jesus guaranteed it in' the B ~ book [or magazine] with your
~ ~or~ you
. , , might say: " ~ h worship to President Frondizi. Signers
~ ~ k
prayer when he said : 'Your kingdom number 177,748 from Argentina, 297,636
come . . "' (Go ahead with the You- I hope to be able to with from neighboring countries. l t ishoped
sermon "Pour Will Be Done on You again." Thus You avoicl making. petition will aid brothers to become
Earth.") a n issue of our stand regarding IegaIIy recognized.
For variety, or in speaking with Christmas and leave a n opening for +Press reports seventeen brothers sen-
Jews, one could s a y : "I am calling a later call to teach the person tenced to prison in Poland for up to five
to gire brief more about the primary thing, the because of doing field ,,,inistry.
common problenl that exists. T h ~ sKingdom.
i s a season when people t r y to for- +hother Knorr begins South American
get their differences and seek to be tour. Will visit ten countries inspecting
branches and speaking at assemblies.

THEME FOR JANUARY

"THE WATCHTOWER"
and "AWAKE!"
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December 15

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Recommend Yourself by Kindness
"Do not forget kindness to stran-
:;::
+~;d
::;;y . ;of;; ; ; :p
W i l l Do It His Way.
gers." Why does the Bible so counsel
u s ? "In no way are we giving any yo,,;. hat? gtp$a w ~ ~ h ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
you take
e*IS t There
a t ~a OPurgatory? ~ ~ f l ; o ~ ~
December 22
cause for stumbling," said t h e apos- steps into aDo person's home? Do not +pride Is
tle, our illinistry might not be let lack of courtesy rob you of a *what Is Acceptable
found iauli with: but in

,. ,
\vay *crime i n Our Streets.
we recommend ourselves a s God's recom'"endation'
3 ILLannerS are the barometer 4~skimos-At Home i n the Far North.
ministers, . . . by kindness." So kind-
Illerld
., ,,, ,,,
o,,e ,, ,,,- that the householder obse13ves.If in
doubt a s to the right thing, do the
as God,s ministers, kind
OcheerUpr Cardiacs'
January 1
-Heb. 13: 2 ; 2 Cor. 6 : 3, 4, 6. thing. If you think of walking *ordained Ministers of God.
across freshly planted grass, ask +DO YOU Let Your Light Shine?
for courtesy. Pub- yourself: I s i t kind? Likewise, i t is *peace and Unity of Jehovah's
lishers can never afford to forget not courteous to lean against the Witnesses.
this gracious 'luality. Ivhen a house- house while talking to a householder. *prayers for God's Kingdom Not
tries to Illake a comment' do 4 Discourteous habits detract from in Voin.
you show courtesy by letting him the Kingdom message. lVheI1 t,\.o January 8
Or do you keep right On publishers go to a door it is a joint +control Your Tongue.
yourself? When a householder asks :~ssignment;both shohld pay atten- *DO YOU Believe i n Miracles?
you to sit down, always ackno~~~leclge tion, *~amincj the Unpredictable Permafrost.
his consideration, even though for 5 Be kind, be courteous. Itecom- O ~ o r r i a ~ e - t h e African Way.
some reason i t may not be wise to mend yourself a s God's minister. + A State Deep i n the Orient.

+ Help good-will persons be "qualified to teach others." >t.

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