Song 92 and Prayer

Opening Comments (1 min.)

“Equipped to Do Jehovah’s Work”: (10 min.)

• Ex 35:25, 26​—Jehovah blessed the willing spirit of his people (w14 12/15 4 ¶4)

• Ex 35:30-35​—Holy spirit equipped Bezalel and Oholiab for “every sort of work” (w11 12/15 18 ¶6)

• Ex 36:1, 2​—Jehovah rightly received the credit for their work (w11 12/15 19 ¶7)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (10 min.)

• Ex 35:1-3​—What can we learn from the Sabbath law? (w05 5/15 23 ¶14)

• Ex 35:21​—How is the generous spirit of the Israelites an excellent example for us? (w00 11/1 29 ¶1)

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

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Ex 35:1-24 (th study 11)

Initial Call: (3 min. or less) Use the sample conversation. (th study 11)

Return Visit: (4 min. or less) Begin with the sample conversation. Then direct the householder to our website, and leave a jw.org contact card. (th study 4)

Bible Study: (5 min. or less) bhs 26 ¶18-20 (th study 19)

Song 68

2018 Publishing Committee Report: (15 min.) Play the video. Then ask the audience: What changes has the organization made in our printing operations, and why? What endeavors have accelerated because of the reduction in printing? What important role does translation play in the production of spiritual food? What blessings have resulted from digital publishing and video production?

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min. or less) jy chap. 137

Concluding Comments (3 min. or less)

Song 69 and Prayer