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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 1:25:59 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 1:26:13 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 1:33:58 GMT -5
SATURDAY MORNING<< RC 2016 [Remain Loyal]>> | THEME: “Your loyal ones will praise you”— Psalm 145:10 |
9:20 Music-Video Presentation
9:30 Song No. 145 and Prayer
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: Helping Others to Become Loyal
to Jehovah
- Unbelieving Mates (1 Peter 3:1, 2)
- Former Bible Students (Acts 26:28, 29)
- Inactive Ones (1 Peter 2:25)
- Relatives (John 1:40-42)
10:15 SYMPOSIUM: Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones
- Adam (1 Timothy 2:14)
- Absalom (2 Samuel 15:2-6)
- Solomon (1 Kings 11:4-10)
- Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:14-16)
11:00 Song No. 54 and Announcements
11:05 SYMPOSIUM: : Imitate Loyal Ones
- Ruth (Ruth 1:16, 17)
- David (2 Samuel 23:14-17)
- Hushai (2 Samuel 15:30-37)
- Shiphrah and Puah (Exodus 1:15-21)
11:45 BAPTISM: Never Abandon Your Loyal Love
for Jehovah (Psalm 89:33)
12:15 Song No. 7 and Intermission
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 1:50:14 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 1:52:44 GMT -5
9:40 SYMPOSIUM: Helping Others to Become Loyal to Jehovah INTRODUCTION: This symposium will show us how we can help others to praise Jehovah. [Read day's theme scripture - Psalm 145:10 ] Such ones have already has some exposure to the truth and have watched the effect of that truth on worshippers. With our unbelieving family members we need the insight to be empathetic and respectful of their own deeply held religious views. Others have been misinformed about us or resent the time that is now spent in worship that used to be spent with the family (see 1 Pet 2:1, 2). Others in the congregation can help by looking for common interests and occassionally inviting them over for a meal. Note of caution: do not feel you need to rush to discuss religious topics on such occassions. INTERVIEW Former unbeliever. All territories contain much potential for increase amongst former bible studies. Some stopped because of lack of time or progress but have retained some knowledge of Jehovah. Jehovah doesn't desire any (including former studies) to be destroyed. We must "water" such ones with refreshing reguar brief visits that shows we have an ongoing desire to see them progress with the occassional frank but kind discussion about the obstacles that stand in their way (1 Cor 3:6). Some inform us they studied in the past and we could tacfuul1 ask them why they stopped (Cor 9:26). It would be good to consult with the service overseer (see K/m15 Dec) and see some genuine signs they want to now progress. We can all play a small or large role to build upon a foundation possibly laid by someone else (1 Cor 3:10) INTERVIEW: with former Student who eventually made progress.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 1:55:46 GMT -5
OSONGS: #11: Jehovah Welcomes You Homewww.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODOriginalSongs/pub-osg_8_VIDEOwww.jw.org/en/library/music-songs/original-songs/jehovah-welcomes-you-home/[/div] 9:40 SYMPOSIUM: Helping Others to Become Loyal to Jehovah Inactive ones are still members of our spiritual family (see Gal 6:10). Unlike unbelievers, inactive ones are dedicated baptised ones that have been overwhelmed by life's events (Ez 34:16). The organization makes a coordinated efforts to contact such ones but this is an ongoing thing (1 Pet 2: 25). Jehovah continually sent prophets to the "lost sheep of Israel" and today we can play a similar role by calling them regularly, pointing out exactly what we miss about them. When they return make them feel welcome avoiding embarrassing comments. When we meet an inactive one let the elders know as soon as possible. Elders must be gentle in their endeavors because they are spiritually weak, abused and exhausted from mistreatment in Satan's system. They should all receive a Return brochure. INTERVIEW former inactive one. We exert ourselves with our neighbours and those that have never served Jehovah because they have not lost their value in God's eyes; how much more our spiritual brothers and sisters. Jehovah is using us to call them home. Millions of people are related to Jehovah's Witnesses. The memorial alone illustrates that many are more willing to listen to a relative than to a stranger, this was the case of James and Cornelius who invited his relatives. Both Peter and Cornelius took the intiative in stirring interest in their relatives. Deut 32:2 - make your discussions gentle as dew and not overwhelming. A few well placed words are better than an onslaught. Respect their right to have their own religious views. Do not interrupt them when speaking and do not become provoked. Avoid an argumentative tone or an air of superiority. James 5:7 - Some need to learn the truth in stages, so patience is needed. One cannot rush a plant to grow, so we must leave them a reasonable amount of time and not give up (Note Jesus relatives did not initially believe). Like Saul, people can change even from being violently opposed. INTERVIEW Relative who changed attitude. What greater joy could there be than to enter the new world with our relatives so do not give up.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:01:15 GMT -5
10:15 SYMPOSIUM: Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones INTRODUCTION: We all tend to imitate those around us and this can be good. However there are also bad examples around us. We ca learn from "warning examples" and avoid making the same mistakes they did (Jude 7). Never do we want to follow the course of those that began in a positive way and then change. - How was the disloyality shown - What motivated the act? - How can we avoid imitating the bad example? ADAM The dangers of misplaced loyalty: had a wonderful start in life and his poetic speech on first seeing Eve shows he appreciated it but he later betrayed his God by joining his wife in rebellion. He was motivated by "misplaced loyalty" to his wife (see 1 Tim 2:14). He lost his appreciation for God's provisions even blaming Jehovah (Genesis 3:12). - What if we are with a group and the conversation turns to negative speech or gossip? - If a good friend of ours takes a false step will we be sure they get the help they need? - We learn of serious wrongdoing in the congregation (Ecc 3:7; Le 5:1)? #VIDEO 1: Young sister Nadia meditates on 1 Tim 2:14 and the possible consequences when Pheobe suggests they go to a wordly party. Resolves to help her friend. CONCLUSION: Our loyality can be benefit others (James 5: last verses).
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:01:55 GMT -5
10:15 SYMPOSIUM: Do Not Imitate disloyal ones Absolem had a privileged upbringing but he failed to be loyal. He murdered his brother but was forgiven by David but Absolem betrayed his father, undermining his Fathers rulership with sly promises (2 Sam 15:4 ). He planned to overthrow his Father's kingdom and paid for this with his life. His disloyality stemmed from a lack of contentment for his privileges and position and allowed his good looks and evident charm to make him self-centered, egotistic, meglomanic and pride and ambition (2 Sam 15:1). We can avoid a similar end by cultivating humility. (Phil 2:3). If we or one of our relatives have been overlooked for a privilege of service will we resort to insincere flattery to gain it. Will we build  # VIDEO,2: Brother contemplates being turned down for a position of Elder and taking sides in a judicial matter that did not concern him.
CONCLUSION Never envy the privileges of others; Jehovah's love is not dependent on our privileges but it is dependent on our loyalty to Him (Rom 12:16
SOLOMON had much experience and was known for his wisdom but he turned to spiritism and false worship because he neglected to heed the warnings in his own advice (Ecc 4: 13). He may well have rationalized his marrying a foreign wife and accumulating horses for himself. We must avoid overconfidence (a higher estimation of one's own strength) and that regardless of how much experience we have, we are never above theocratic warnings. We must also acknowledge the gradual effect of moral decay. Mountain climbers refer to the "dead zone": the height at which the body begins to break down (Prov 6:27). We can gradually make bad decisions without our noticing it. Note: Not all consequences are not immediate but the accumulative result of repeatedly ignoring warnings, but they inevitably fuel wrong desires, poison relationships and put our spirituality at risk. So we must heed warnings regarding flirting, pornography, dating an unbeliever, interacting with the opposite sex, use of the internet social networking ...  # VIDEO 3 Br Elliot avoids overconfidence as an experienced elder helping a single sister.
CONCLUSION It takes humility to have a proper estimation of our ability and listen to Jehovah's Warnings.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:02:19 GMT -5
10:15 SYMPOSIUM: Do Not Imitate Disloyal Ones JUDAS was initially a highly favored disciples and Apostle with special responsibility that likely had the privilege of performing miracles, but despite his good start he pursued a disloyal course. Evidently Judas became discontent and nurtured harmful desires (greed). Not predestined to pursue an unrighteous course, it was his small acts of disloyality (theft) lead him to the ultimate betrayal. - once loyal does not mean always loyal. - close association with loyal ones does not guarantee that in ourselves - loyalty must be sincere; Jehovah will call us to account for hidden sins (Heb 4:13) Lack of contentment leads to greed manifested in gambling (even for small amounts); made easy by todays electronic devices.  # VIDEO 3 Young brother avoids starting down the dangerous path of online gambling. CONCLUSION We must work hard on our specific weakness. Satan doesn't cause the weakness but he exploits it.Concluding scripture 3 Jh 11 Choose to do God.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:02:46 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:03:15 GMT -5
11:05 SYMPOSIUM: Imitate Loyal Ones INTRODUCTION: Ruth is an excellent example of loyalty (Ruth 1:16, 17). She took a courageous stand, leaving her family and religion to serve Jehovah with Naomi. Ruth did the opposite of Orpah (Ruth 1: 1-15); ruth no doubt had doubts: where to live, finding work, finding a partner ... (Ruth 3:5) If we trust in Jehovah on these matters we can enjoy blessings. QUESTION: By my words and example do I influence others to make decisions based on loyalty to Jehovah # INTERVIEW Brother whose child is a need greater. He worried about his child's safety, welfare but trusted in Jehovah. << Blood Prohibitions [INDEX] >>As lovers of Jehovah we would never deliberately want to violate Jehovah's law. Laws and principles are however are not the same thing. Obedience to laws can be superficial and merely require compliance but obedience to principles involve the heart and reasoning. For example the law on blood is based on the principle that life is sacred (see Lev 17:14). David understood that risking ones life for the sake of personal pleasure violated the principle of the sanctity of life. # INTEVIEW 2: Br. formerly showed a disregard for safety. David loved Jehovah's laws our loyality will spring from a complete heart (Ps 19:18) | Row 1 column 1 | Row 1 column 2 |  |
- What is our choice of entertainment (violent video Games)?
- the conditions of our homes, extentions, lose planks?
- the condition of our vehicles?
- our habits (texting and driving)?
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:04:04 GMT -5
11:05 SYMPOSIUM: Imitate Loyal Ones We may at times be asked to take on assignments that we find unpleasant or even distasteful. This was the case for Hushai who put his loyalty into action in a dangerous assignment (2 Sam 15: 34, 35; 16: 15-19) an assignement that eventually proved successful (Chap 17). INTERVIEW: Sister faced difficult situation: Witnessing to a science teacher distainful of the bible. The teacher eventually came in the truth and became a circuit overseer. CONCLUSION: When challenges arise, do not be resentful and try and avoid it but prayerfully and skillfully fulfil the assignement (Prov 20:18).
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:06:00 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:34:38 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2016 2:35:19 GMT -5
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