Bulletin, February 1934
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I BULLETIN •.
FEBRUARY 1, 1934
TESTIMONIES TO DATE, 5,835,805
Preparation Book Has Exceptional Distribution
Quota Was 75,000; Placed 91,018!
Testimony Card
•Great Aid to Workers; Conserves Energy;
More Placements
The results of "Jehovah’s witnesses’ 1‘raine Period", November 20-28, with tiie. Preparation- book are a little late in coining to you, but here they arc’
As you recall, when we made preparations for this special period, it was rather timidly suggested that we. place the quota at 75,000 Preparation. We hardly dared hope it wpuhi tie accomplished; for that number was approximately twice as many books as we placed during Ilie Praise Period November 1932. It was felt, however, that if the Lord’s people put forth the effort he would crown it with his hlessing. Therefore a calm and dispassionate analysis of the entire Held was made and a quota of 75,000 Preparation suggested.
To reach this 75,000 we expected to have 20.000 workers in the field. In this we overestimated, as only 16,058 workers reported, which was more titan 4,000 less than last March. Had the full 20,000 reported we should have placed about 115,000 Preparation, and over 130,000 bound books. However, they did not report, and evidently did not work, and by not doing so they lost a great privilege. But enough of what might have been.
Lot us turn and analyze what, actually took place during this period. The 16,658 workers who reported increased the time in the service this year over last by an average of three-fourths of an hour each; and because of this they were enabled, on average, to give 17 more .testimonies. In addition to this, the conditions in the field are also changing. Last November we were able to make 1.01 placements an hour. This year we were able to make 1.32 placements an hour; an increase of 30 percent. This clearly indicates an Increased interest in the Kingdom on the part of the people. This should lie a great inspiration and stimulation to all of Jehovah’s witnesses. Tiie time has come when there is a decided awakening throughout the country on the part of the people in general; and those who love Jehovah and are desirous of having a part in the vindication of his name, recognizing this, arc anxious to take advantage of every opportunity to place the Kingdom message in the hands of those people. The accompanying table tells its own story. 91,018 Preparation were placed : over 16,000 more than we dared hope would be placed nt the time preparations for the campaign were made. The total of bound-book placements for this period was 104,553, which is the highest number of bound-book placements of any one period since 1929. For a bound-book period the total of testimonies also was exceptional: 1,030,970.
Activities of
Pioneers, Auxiliaries, Companies and Sharpshooters For "Jehovah’s witnesses’ Praise Period”, Nov. 18-26, 1933 Compared with “Praise Testimony Period”, Nov. 12-20,1932
Companies
Pioneers
Auxiliaries
and SS
’Total
Nov. 1932
Total Books
42.192
8.542
53,819
104.553
37,954
Total Booklets
66,902
17,347
129,130
213,379
225,301
Ghanii Tot.w,
1.09,094
25,889
182,949
317,932
263,255
Workers
1,754
14,159
16,658
12,032
Hours
65.332
16.454
109,575
191,361
130,277
Hours per Worker
37.26
22.0,8
7.7
11.5
10.8
Testimonies
308.442
lKi.997
631,531
1.030,970
546,661.
riaeements
81,045
20,812
150,715
252,572
131,583
Placements per Hour 1.24
1.26
1.4
1.32
1,01
Undoubtedly .the large number of testimonies, tiie large number of obtainers, and the large amount of literature placed were greatly increased by the extensive use of the printed testimony, which the brethren used pretty generally throughout the country. They said very little themselves. They handed the testimony to the people and let them read it, and then briefly demonstrated the books.
A great deal of valuable information which we have not space to go into here can be obtained by a careful study of the table. However, the outstanding points that this entire campaign carries to the minds of God’s people are: First, that there is a marked awakening on the part of the people for the Kingdom message in bound-book form; second, that the spirit of Jehovah upon his people is causing them to devote more time and energy to his serv-(Continued on page 2, column 1)
To Jehovah’s witnesses:
The obligation laid upon you is to bear testimony to Jehovah’s name. Your deportment should be in keeping with an ambassador of the Lord. Be kind, firm and uncompromising, and always avoid either words or conduct that will necessarily provoke offense. For instance, it is reported that the following conversation occurred between a pioneer and a lady:
Pioneer: (presents the books) The.lady replies: “No, I am not interested; I am a Christian Scientist.”
Pioneer replies: “Then you are going straight to the Devil,”
Such language is wholly unbecoming of anyone who represents the Lord. The Lord could not be pleased with such conduct. Frequently brethren who are rough and uncouth and try to force the people to hear them got themselves into trouble.
When you approach a house do so in a genteel way and speak with kindness. You are bringing to the people the greatest message they ever heard, and instead of telling them they are going to hell say to them that “this message will be of great help to you and I am quite sure you would like to hear it and study it ’ If they decline, then respectfully withdraw. Anyone who declines to deport himself or herself in this kind of manner is not worthy of representing the Lord. Never use harsh words, regardless of what the other person may say. Remember that you are a witness for the Lord and your business is not to get anybody into the truth or take anyone out, because that is impossible. If you bring upon yourself persecution as a result of unseemly conduct or language, then you are not suffering for righteousness’ sake. It is only those who suffer because they do right that arc suffering with Christ Jesus. These suggestions arc for the benefit of those who are having difficulties. Others do not need them.
Your brother and servant by His grace,
Advertising Transcription Meetings
The Society has prepared and mailed to everyone who has a transcription machine a packet which contains all of the advertising material that can be used to notify the people of the special series of Judge Rutherford’s lectures. As stated previously, a packet of 15 placards (3 large size for automobiles, and 12 window cards) can be had nt 25c a packet. The special announcements to be used in door-to-door witnessing are obtainable at 40c a thousand. The rubber-type, stamp1 set can be had for $1.25 a set; These meetings should ‘be advertised according to the outline in the bulletin “Your
Work with Transcription Machines” ; and it is believed, and in many places already proved, that large attendances will be had where a thorough publicity campaign is put on.
Beginning with January 15 all territory should be worked in sections, going over it first with the Preparation book and other publications. along with folder No. 1, “Religions Intolerance.” Follow thereafter with the three other folders. Witnessing to everybody in the transcription area will be finished, for a while at. least, when covered with the booklet. Dividing the People. In the meantime other territory will be covered and meetings arranged for. What a blessed privilege is ours of informing the people that “they shall know that I am Jehovah” I
Have You Considered the Auxiliary Work? Splendid Success with Transcription Work
Requirements 52 Hours a Month
Will There Be 1,000 Enrolled by Memorial Time?
Jehovah commands his witnesses to tell the people that in the name of Christ Jesus, the vindicator of Jehovah niul the Savior of the world, they shall hope. Those who love Jehovah obey joyfully as pioneers, auxiliaries, sharpshooters and company workers. Some, because of their physical condition, are unable to spend their entire time as pioneers, By reason of the national efforts to effect readjustment, parttime employment is given many persons, including some of the Lord’s people. Many of the company workers are thus engaged iu secular work or in household duties but part-time, working only a few hours each day or but a few days a week. For those who can average at least 52 hours a month in the house-to-house work, the auxiliary arrangement is available. Can not a large number of these take advantage of the opportunity they thus have to enter the witness work as auxiliaries? It is earnestly hoped this will be done.
During 1933 about 5 percent of the workers in this country were auxiliaries, but these placed more than 5 percent of the literature, their total of 907,097 books and booklets representing 9 percent of I lie printed message placed. This shows the additional privileges for those who increase their time in the Held. During the past year the monthly average for auxiliary enrollment was slightly less than in 1932, and decreased a little during the year. However, practically 200,000 more pieces of literature were placed by auxiliaries in 1933 than in 1932. This shows what a splendid increase In auxiliary work may be expected for 1934 with the proper increase in the number engaging in this branch of the service.
This is a matter to be earnestly considered by the company workers and sharpshooters. We feel certain that among these there are many who can arrange their affairs to increase the time they devote to honsc-to-house service to at least 52 hours monthly, If any of the brethren are , . already spending this much time I
(Continued from page 1, column 2) ice, with correspondingly better results. The reason why the Lord’s people are enabled to devote more time to the field service now than formerly is the third point, the fact that they are using the printed testimony. When a witness talks continually for three to five or six hours presenting an oral testimony, he is mentally and physically fatigued, and toward the end of the day is not so efficient In placing the literature; whereas when the printed testimony is used there is very little talking to be done, and consequently he Is conserving his energy and strength and is much fresher at the end of seven or eight hours’ witnessing than he formerly was at the end of five or six. In fact, the brethren throughout the country write us saying that they believe that this is a clear Indication of the I,ord’s direction in this matter, as it enables them to put in more than the required number of hours, which formerly was almost impossible, due to physical and mental exhaustion. Therefore the Society strongly recommends that the brethren use the printed testimony regularly. It not only has the effect of conserving the strength and energy of the worker, but also results in n uniform presentation everywhere and increases I he efficiency of the Lord's people in the field as company workers, let them apply for auxiliary appointment, so that all work will be properly classified.
An auxiliary who averaged 54 hours a month for the past year has written : “I started thinking how I could arrange my work so that I could get in the required time and still take care of the work on the farm. That was three years ago last November, 1 am still in -the auxiliary work, and with the Lord’s help I expect to continue. There arc months when 1 cannot get in the required time, through sickness or otherwise, but I report each month stating the reason why, as the Society requires, and the next month I try to make it up.
■ “Paul tells us to “ho not slothful in business”. If we put in only three or four hours each week when we could put in, by careful planning, enough time to be on the auxiliary list, we are being slothful in the Lord’s business.”
Another auxiliary writes: “We put In a full day, us much as ten hours in summer; for when we have taken the time to get ready to go, why not put in full time? Even in these short winter days, we get in six and seven hours. Do we get tired? I’ll say we do; but we get tired chopping wood, too. Do wc quit and go home when it rains? No, we just keep on going. We carry an umbrella and overshoes for such days. Oue thing is certain: If you do not make up your mind to put in that time, you will not do it. Take advantage of every moment you cau spare to get into the service and you will soon have your fifty-two hours each month, Ihe required time for auxiliaries.”
The work thus far during the fiscal year 1934 and that before us fills the hearts of the remnant with gratitude to Jehovah, joy in ids service, and a determination to Increase this service. Why not arrange to serve as an auxiliary, and then write for complete information and a questionnaire for making your application? Spring will soon be here, good weather, and a special period, “Thanksgiving Testimony of Jehovah’s witnesses”; aud wouldn’t that be a fine time to start?
in placing the Kingdom message in the hands of the people. It lakes the Lord’s work entirely out of the category of salesmanship, removes the personality clement, and leaves simply the appeal (hat the Kingdom and the Kingdom message has as outlined in the testimony card. This must of necessity be the thing that appeals to the honest-hearted. To simply have someone take literature because of another’s exerting personal influence over him is of practically no value. When they take the literature because they want to know about the Lord’s kingdom and desire to be in harmony with it, the Lord’s blessing goes with that, and the witness and recipients are both blessed.
Bulletin Enclosures
There are being sent along with this Bulletin, for each worker, one court procedure letter, one new testimony card which gives a genei’al testimony for all the books, and, in a few days, a new testimony booklet containing the same testimony in sixteen languages. Each pioneer, auxiliary, and sharpshooter will receive a new cost list, and each company will receive three cost lists. All previous cost lists should be destroyed, so that you have only ihe latest one to consult when ordering.
Reports Should Be Sent in Regularly
Our Goal 100,000 Attendance Each Month
Not very long ago transcription machines were unknown as a means of giving the Kingdom witness, and now they are a necessary part of the service equipment of Jehovah’s witnesses. There is no question as to what is Jehovah’s will in the use of these machines, as he has so abundantly blessed the efforts of his people in their transcription work.
Additional proof of the fact that the transcription work is very successful is found hi the reports which are sent to this office by the transcription leaders. Let us look at the report of the pioneer and auxiliary activity wil.li the machines for the first month of this fiscal year, the month of October. Reports were received from brethren using 112 machines, 5 by auxiliaries, the rest used by pioneers. This work was carried on in 34 states in f his country, in the Bahamas, and in Costa Rica. Texas led the states in the number of machines used by pioneers during October, 12 reporting from there.
During the entire period of the fiscal year of 1933 in which transcription machines were used, the pioneers aud auxiliaries reported a total attendance of 105,257. Compare with this the attendance for one month, October—44,074. The average attendance per meeting increased from 48 for the preceding year to 55 for October. 817 meetings were held, and a total of 1,123 lectures were run. During the month of October placements made at transcription meetings wore reported by pioneers and auxiliaries for (tie first time, 306 books and 1,871 booklets being left with those attending the lectures. These interesting figures are an excellent start in the transcription work for the new year. A tremendous witness by this means is anticipated during Ihe coming transcription campaign immediately following the work with the PROTEST AND PETITION, and all will wish to join therein.
Wc wish to take this opportunity to stress the importance of regular
Testimony for Dividing the People
Following is a reprint of the special testimony prepared by Brother Rutherford for the Dividing the People booklet. This is arranged so that it can be cut out and placed in a celluloid folder and used Indefinitely. We are unable to supply this testimony curd for the Englishspeaking brethren throughout the country, due to the tremendous transcription reports by all pioneers, auxiliaries, company workers and sharpshooters with machines. We are glad that most of the brethren who have the machines arc now making these reports; but there are still a few whoso work is not included in the total figures because they do not report. We hope that from now on everyone will send in his I i-anseriptiou report promptly. The company reports for October were not complete, and llierefore could not be included in the above.
TESTIMONY
In these days of perplexity you want to get on the right side of every question. You learned when a child what Jesus said about dividing the people as sheep and goats are separated. That apt prophetic parable is now being fulfilled over all the world and every one is taking the side of Jehovah or against him. Which side are you on? You cannot decide that properly unless you have the facts before you. This booklet explains the whole matter so clearly that with it as a guide you can make no mistake. This is your copy and you should read it carefully, that you may be able to help your family and your neighbors to also decide the right way. You may contribute five cents to aid in a wider distribution of this very helpful message.
With Ihe outline set out for the year's work with transcription machines we hope to soon reach a monthly attendance of 100,000 people. We should go well over that, but. just now it is a good goal to aim at.
“Dividing the People” Testimony Report
January 20-28 .
In order Hint a complete report may he promptly made out for “Dividing the People” Testimony period of January 20-28, we urge each service director, sharpshooter, pioneer and auxiliary to make a special effort to promptly mail to us a report card covering the activities of this period.
Additionally, we request you to promptly send in a complete report for the ENTIRE mouth of JANL'ARY. This January report is to show all the work done from January 1 to 3.1. inclusive. Please be sure to do this.
Use Celluloid Cases
Each worker should get a celluloid case in which to properly keep and preserve the testimony card. This is very necessary, for otherwise the card will quickly become soiled. The Society has printed but a limited quantify of these cards.
As later testimonies are announced, these can be neatly typewritten or printed on a card, and with a good celluloid case such cards can be made to last indefinitely.
amount of work now going through the factory, but the one appearing in the. Bulletin can be used just as effectively by cutting (tout aud placing it.in a folder as it is or pasting it on ft sheet of white cardboard and then placing it: in the folder, or using it without a folder, as the case may be, It is strongly recommended that each worker get one of the celluloid envelopes for his testimony, as tills is very convenient, keeps the testimony neat and clean, aud is generally much better than an ordinary card would be.
Territory in U. S. That Needs Covering
Plenty of Work for All of Jehovah’s witnesses
120,000,000 Need the Information on Dividing the People
In Preparation you read, ■■■Faithful ones of the remnant who are wise in heavenly wisdom receive their assignment of territory ns Jehovah's witnesses and walk up and down in tiie earth delivering his testimony.” On the faithful ones in the United States rests the responsibility of walking up and down in a very large section of the earth. What about the isolated territory in tills country that is not now assigned? How much of the country can we cover this year? The work of dividing the people as outlined for the campaign for 11)34, including the transcription machine activities, emphasizes the importance of covering all the territory.
To reach all of this isolated pioneer territory not held by companies, two things are necessary ; (1) Those who are now in the isolated pioneer field will try to cover a little more ground than they did last year, ami (2) more brethren will take up the pioneer work in such territory. Many of the pioneers are now cooperating with companies in thickly settled sections in order to go right ahead with the witness work during bad weather. It is very good that this arrangement is possible. The Society is glad to grant such assignments, and the companies rejoice in cooperating with the pioneers in eoBipuny territory. Now, however, is the time for all who can do so to plan on what arrangements they can make to go to Isolated sections for their work during Ute coming spring, summer and fall. Also, to increase the scope of the pioneer work so that just as much of the country as possible will be covered this year, we earnestly hope that more brethren will enroll as pioneers. Consider what you can do, and write to the pioneer department
Decatur. Gore, Hodgeman, Jewell, Logan, Mitiihell, late 1932.
KENTUCKY; Breckenridge, Butler, Ell loir, Knox, ll.i;;o ; Es t ill, Limrel, Ma-gotiin. Perry, curly 1931 ', Adair, Case;,', Morgan, Powell, Kockcustlv, Bussell, late 1931; 1 treat lit Lt, Trigg, early 1932; Barren. Bath, Bracken, Bullitt, Caldwell, Calloway, Cnjjren, Edmonson, fcuttim, Grren, J tiiucoek, Hart, Jackson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Livingston. Logan, Mallon, Marshall, McLean, Metcalf, Munroe, Montgomery, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Owen, Owsley, Robertson, .Simpson, Todd, Vnlon, Warren, late 1932.
MICHIGAN ; .Mackinac, 1928 ; Antrim, Charlevoix, Delta, Emmet, Keweenaw-, Ontonagon, lute 1931 ; Gogebic, early 19112; Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Huron, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lee-liiniiii, Mecosta, Osceola, Otsego, Jtoscom-mon, late 1932,
MISSOURI: Atchison. Caldwell, Molt, early 1931; Grundy, late 1931; Bollinger, early 1932 ; Audrain, Cam den. Gasconade, Gentry, Hickory, Johnson, Knox, Pike, Stiller, Morgan, Balls, St. Cluir, Saline, Shelby, Washington, lute 1932.
MONTANA: Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Into 1931; Fallon, Mineral, Wibaux, early 1932; Beaverhead, Glacier, Liberly, Musselshell. Pondera, Toole, lute 1932.
NEBRASKA : Cherry, Cumming, Stanton, J921); Chase, Gai’flelrl, Greeley, llayi'H, Hitchcock, Valley, 1930; Dakota, Keith, enrly 1931; Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Pierce, Platte, Saunders, Seward, Sheridan. Thayer, Thurston, late 1931 ; Arthur, Dixon, Franklin, Logan, Kearney, Pawnee, Phelps, lliehiiroson, early 1932; Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Burt, Clay, Dawes, Dundy, Fillmore, Grant, Harlan, .1 etTorson, Keyapaha, Loop. .McPherson, Saline, Sioux, Thomas, Washington Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, late 1932,
NEVADA: Eureka, curly 1931; Clmreliitl, Elko, late 1931; Lincoln, Nyc, White Pine, early 11132; Douglas, Lyon, I Mineral, Storey, late 1932.
NORTH CAROLINA: Graham, late । 1931 ; Avery, Clay, Hertford, Mitchell, Montgomery, Northampton, Onslow, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Swain, late 1932, NORTH DAKOTA: Cavalier, Foster. 1929; Billings, Gulden Valley, Griggs, Hettinger, Nelson, Sheridan, Steele. Wells, 1930; Grunt, Kidder, Marlin, early 1931 ; Emmons, Pierce, late 1931; Ailuuis, Benson, Bowmun, Burleigh, Slope. Traill, lute 1932.
OREGON; Sherman, late 1931; Deschutes. Morrow, early 1932; Baker, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Wallowa, Wheeler, late 1932.
SOUTH DAKOTA: Brule, Butte, Charles Mix, Gregory, Meade, Tripp, 1930: Custer, Hand, Hyde, Jerauld, Luke, Sully, early 1931 ; Buffalo, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, Miner, Into 1931; Codington, early 1932; Deuel, Mellette,
“IN HIS NAME
SHALL THE NATIONS HOPE”
Have I taken my stand on the side of Jehovah?
The people of the nations of the earth need to know that Jehovah is the only true and almighty God. He has made, provisions for them to know this. No person can. have a substantial hope who is without the knowledge of God and his kingdom. The privilege of delivering this great truth to Hie people is given to Jehovah’s witnesses. Ills commission to his great Vindicator and to those who are cooperating with him is: "Tinis saiili God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the enrlh mid that which eometh out of it; he that givetli breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein : I, Jehovah, bal'd called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will
keep lime, and give thee for a cove- ! nant of the people, for a light of the ] nations] ; to open the blind eyes, to ! bring out (lie prisoners from the dungeon, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison-house.” This scripture does not say that Christ Jesus is commissioned to take the
Appreciating Preparation
And They Placed Them, Too
To those who are serving in the Lord's army as pioneer witnesses, Brother Rutherford arranged that the Preparation book be sent as a gift. These have expressed their lieart-feit appreciation and deep gratitude to Jehovah for his gracious provision, and the following are just a few excerpts from their many letters:
“I wish to acknowledge having received the new book Preparation and to thank Brother Rutherford and the Society fur sending it to me as one of the pioneers, I shall rend and study it with interest, that I may be better equipped to honor Jehovah’s name.”
“We want to express our gratitude and thanks for the new book Preparation: It is laden with good things which we fully recognize as coming from Jehovah."
“. . . looking forward to the time next month when we shall have the
from the I -'”-v 01 l|lacinS m the hands of tho people,” i
। people to heaven; but it does say lie Is commissioned to open their blind eyes ami inform them of the truth, that they may have an opportunity to choose whom they will serve. The question before.each one who claims to be a Jonndub and is looking for !he Lord’s favor and lilcssing is, therefore, "Have I taken my si a nd on the side of Jehovah?” if so, that means that such a one is trusting in the precious blood of Christ Jesus shed for the remission of sins and that he has made a eon-secnition or agreement to do the will of God. This is the primary requisite for all who hope for the Lord’s
for information.
In the Year Book mention is made that in Britain lack of territory limits the number who can engage as pioneers, and to some extent the number of auxiliaries; but such is not the case in the United States. While there is no territory that has never had any work done in it, there is much to be assigned and covered speedily if we are to accomplish the work outlined for this year, and no one need stay out of the pioneer service with the excuse of territory’s not being available. For the general information of all the brethren, and to aid those pioneers who are now in company territory in planning what isolated sections they can reach, and also to enable those who are now company workers and auxiliaries to see for themselves that, there Is much to do in the pioneer service, we are here giving a list of some of the counties which, as this is written, are open in the various states, showing the year in which pioneers last covered them.
Todrt. lam 1032.
TENNESSEE: Stewart, 1930; White, curly 1031 ; Campbell, Clay, Johnson, Lewis, Scott. Sinilh, Wayne, late 11)31; Anderson, I'i-Kiilb, early 1932 ; Cumberland, Custer, Greene, Grundy, Macon, Morgan, Van Buren, late 1932.
UTAH: Rich, 1030 : Wasatch, early 1032; Beaver, Cache, Grand, San Juan, late 1032,
VERMONT: Grand Isle, not worked; Franklin, Orleans, 1930; Chittenden, early 11132: Caledonia, Essex, late 1932.
VIRGINIA: Lee, 1930; Craig, early 1932; Appomattox, Hath, Bland, Giles, Gloucester, Greene, Madison, Middlesex, Patrick, Spotsylvania, late 1932.
WEST VIRGINIA : I lardy, Pendleton, Randolph, late 1931; Clay, Calhoun, Pleasants, Tyler, Webster, late 1932.
WYOMING : Sublette, 1930 ; Park, lain 1931 ; Crook, Weston, Carly 1931.; Big Horn, Hot Springs, Washakie, early 1932 ; Tctou, late 1932.
Il will be observed that much of the above territory is difficult to reach and will require a great effort to cover, mid tliat is one reason why It has not been witnessed to as frequently as other parts of the country. Territory conditions are continually changing, assignments being made and reports being sent to this office, and we hope this list of open territory will change rapidly. Territory is not held unlil it has been actually assigned, aud assignments arc uot made far in advance; neither can several counties be assigned to one party. Cover till assignments thoroughly, bringing the witness to all. Procure your transcription machine equipment so you can perform your work with trans-scription machines and share iu all the blessings of service which Jehovah provides,
A pioneer 1ms written us as follows, “Wonder if all the pioneers
favor. One who for any reason refuses Io submit himself wholly to the Ixird cannot hope for Jehovah’s blessing. Having submitted himself wholly to the Lord, then he should diligently study the Word of God, —... -------S.1..ZI T...I,.,.
“I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for the new book Preparation. Jehovah surely provides the needs of iris people. ... I indeed desire to express my gratitude and praise to Jehovah for those whom he has been pleased to use for the furtherance of his work In the vindication of his name.”
‘•I know it contains food which will help to keep us strong in the Lord and lit us for the great battle which is just before us.”
"I sure want to feed upon it and bo among those who will be prepared to have a glorious part in the vindication of our heavenly Father's great and glorious name.”
"A most thrilling book ami a most convincing testimony to the goodness of Jehovah in providing food refreshing and strengthening just before the battle to the finish.”
“An added evidence that wc are being strengthened and prepared for the battle which we pray for.”
They came; we were happy
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together' with His provided helps, "They came; we were happy ; we that he may Ictirn meekness and 'Jfef'cling litem and rejoice In the righteousness; and if in the com- hgbt therein revealed. We look for-munitv there are others interested, ward to the privilege of taking them ‘ to the people in November.”
so that four or five of them, or even more, could get together for study, | that would be a good thing.
The time lias come when the words of Jesus are now being fulfilled (Rev. 22: 17) : “And the Spirit and Hie bride say, Come. And let him that henreth say, Come. And let Mm that is athirst come; and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Those who have heard the good news tell it to others. They take advantage of such opportunities and time as they may have to call in person and tell these of the kingdom of Jehovah under Christ Jesus and Ins gracious pro-
to
the people in November.'
Testimony Booklet and Testimony Card
COLORADO: Hinsdale, Into 1930; J’ark, Summit, Into 1931: Rio Granite, early 1932: Alamosa, Archuleta. Baca. Clear ('reek. Conejos, Costilla, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield. Gilpin, Gunnison. Luke, Lincoln, Mineral, Montezuma, Pitkin, Routt, San Juan, lace 1932.
IOWA : Kossuth, 1930; Sac. early 1931: Carroll, Cherokee, Clay, Hamilton. Keokuk, Shelby. Union, lute’1931; Harrison. early 1932; Banna Vista, Dnlliw, Humboldt, Page, Palo Alto, Taylor, Washington, Worth, late 1932.
KANSAS: Cheyenne, 1930; Greeley,,, Lane, Norton, early 1931; Sherman, .," Yr’"-r' -i. ”” "J' Wnllnep. late 1931: Chase. Elk, Ells- emnmnt SOI) maps free of charge for worth, OsugC, early 1032; Coinuuflie, I most counties inoroly by writing to
realize that, it is possible to get gov-
visions for the human race.
The Lord is separating the sheep (that is, the obedient ones) from the goats (that Is. the disobedient ones). This he is doing by bringing to their attention the great truths of In’s Won). Do your part to get the truth to the people. This means that you are joining no earthly organization, but that you are joining yourself to the Lord and joyfully serving him, appreciating the fact that his kingdom under Christ is the iiupe cd’ the human race. IJio-
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the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, Washington, D.C. These maps are very complete, show all houses, schools and churches in the county, ami, in fact, are more satisfactory than the U.S. postal map for which a charge of 50e is made.”
Along with this Bulletin Is being sent the new Testimony booklet and Testimony card; same number of printed lestimonies as of Bulletins. Fateh service director and sharpshooter is to turn over a booklet and a card to each worker making request for and desiring to use same. These printed testimonies are not to be given out promiscuously, but only to those who will use thorn.
neers arid other brethren throughout the country who come in contact with those thus Interested and who are desirous of having a part in the Kingdom service, should aid them in every way possible .by putting them in touch with the local company organization or sharpshooter, and if they are located in pioneer or isolated territory they should be instructed to communicate with this office immediately. Adequate provisions are being made to provide them with every opportunity to have a part in the Lord’s service now. They should be advised to feel free to write the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 117 Adams St., Brooklyn, at any time. There they can get books and booklets, and copies of The Watchtower and The Golden Ape, for distribution among the people; also an assignment of territory,
Transcription Machine Experiences
This Is How Some of Them Do It
If You Are Not in This Work You Will Soon Want to Be
Much interesting and valuable information has been sent, to us> by brethren who are using the transcription machines in carrying to the people the message of Jehovah s Kingdom in obedience to lu9 command. We are glad to get these letters from the held, ami want the brethren to continue to write to us of all helpful experiences and suggestions. 1TT„C.4.
Reports received from the ^cJt Coast add to the list of possible meeting places: “Two weeks’ aK°’ „ our solicitation, the chaplain at the Naval Hospital gave tip Ims bundnj morning service in favor of Judge Rtttherford and actually introduced the program himself. (There are 800 to lfXK> patients in the hospital, <M with ear-phones.) We estimated that 300 heard the
Blessings.’ On the strength of that program next Sunday a.in. the chap, lalu at the Marine Base is giving up Ms service in favor of the 3^ the following Sunday u.m. the chaP X at the Naval Air Station (the largest air station on the 1 ucifle coast) is giving up 7ms services in favor of the Judge. This station mso includes Rockwell Field, the army A With reference to gaining admission to public parks a transcription leader writes: “A request is made to Jbc City Council for Permmswn to hold the lectures m a park. In tin. request we state that a number ol cozens have requested these lectures and list the names and addresses of all Jehovah’s witnesses and Jonadabs living in the town. The Council's not knowing who Ihej are and the fact that these people actually requested the lectures, seem to have n good effect their dee-sion. One of our requests resulted in a resolution being passed by the. Council inviting us to use. the orchestra stand for four consecutive Siindavs. ' peculiar incident happened ‘at. this meeting when one of our former elders (now an opposei) endeavored to prevent the lecture by disguising as a park official, or course he failed In the attempt and the meeting went off with very good results,” „ .
Continuing from the same report “We find new ways and methods presenting themselves continuously, and no opportunity is being Passed up The city proper is being worked bv the method suggested. The entire territory is divided up into allot; ments of one hundred and fifty homes, with a meeting to bo held In each Workers are sent out the day before with handbills advertising the meeting, taking the literature with them. The same procedure is followed out in each of the meetings held In the various allotments. Um workers seem to like tills work, as it adds a personal touch to their contact with the people and, in'addition, increases their placements. By giving each one a personal invitation they And they can get closer to the people and, instead of the third time around becoming obnoxious, the people are waiting for them. They also find that the literature placement the third time around is as much as and in many cases more than the first time. , , .
“We find i.lie musical record between lectures is rather boresome. The people much prefer to listen to the lectures. A total of 13 new studies have been opened through tins method of carrying on the work ।
A pioneer: “Had a lecture at a I dance hall when the first dance of the season was to be held there. Pul. on ‘Kingdom Blessings’ at 7:30; finished at 8:115. The dance began at 8: 30, so the crowd that came for the dance heard the lecture.”
A condition which exists in all large cities is taken advantage of by a brother with a transcription machine in tlie following manner: “I am using the I ran scrip lion machine in downtown cheap-grade hotels, in the parlors where men arc gathered in the evening, and am having good results.”
Advertising
The above cut speaks for itself. In this stall in Adelaide, Australia, I lie Kingdom message is displayed and Brother Rutherford’s lectures are given by Iraiiscription machine. The exhibit is very interesting and attractive and the company reports that over 1,600 pieces of literature have been placed here.
The following is but an example of ninny reports concerning placements of literature: “At one meeting, out of 50 listeners, 32 took booklets. All these meetings were arranged for Sundays and week-nights, and did not interfere with our regular house-to-house work."
“Here is a suggestion that may save others some embarrassment, for those who use a spring-wound machine : When the pointer fails to remain at the black line during a program it is high time to get new A butteries. There are four of them. They arc 25c each,”
Groups of pioneers are finding that the larger their party is, the more opportunities they will have for using the transcription machine. One has written, “We find that there are so many neighborhoods in which we would like to give the lectures that we don’t have time to get to.” It is evident that a large group of pioneers should be able to keep more than one machine busy, and, of course, the same is true of company organizations. Undoubtedly in the near future the companies who do not now have transcription equipment will arrange to get the machines, and those who now have but one or two will find it necessary to add to their transcription equipment. More and more isolated pioneers will procure the machines, and large groups of pioneers who are now using one will find it necessary to have two or more to meet the demands for the lectures. In order that the people in isolated territory not reached by any company may have an opportunity to got in touch with the transcription work, it is necessary that the pioneers go to them.
The great distance over which Brother Rutherford's voice carries has lead to many Interesting experiences. A Kansas pioneer writes: “I left the machine in a car. Mr.
■-----, who lived a mile away, sat
on his porch and heard the lecture. When it was over lie was well pleased with it and came to see what deep-voiced man was doing the talking. He was Interested in the talk, and would not listen to anything pertaining to religion or the Bible before.”
From Michigan: “Wc arc finding that state parks afford n very good place lo give the lectures, and i air-mission has never been refused thus far. In one of the meetings there were two clergymen, and these took it so hard that they went around to all the audience and endeavored to alleviate the ‘torment' by shaking hands and conversing with them. When the lecture was over several said, ‘Give us some more’; so wc put on another lecture for them.”
Another instance whore the machine was taken to a large group of people and used without a great expense is shown in Illis: "PerImps the greatest joy in giving these lectures so far has been at the reforestation eamps. In one instance we left 12 volumes and several booklets and started a study. Some of the boys were homesick and they thanked us many times for coming out and giving the message, which was a great comfort to them. At one camp we arranged for a lecture in the late evening, and on instructions from the commanding officer a great camp tire was made and about 200 of the boys sat around it on the banks of a beautiful little lake. Brother Ru1h erford's voice rang out with great clearness and volume ail over the camp.”
An unusual and very successful use of the transcription machine was made during an old settlers’ reunion In Oklahoma. The pioneer working that territory not only made arrangements to use rhe machine during the celebration, hut also bad an announcement included on the handbill which advertised the afi’air and gave the program for the three days during which this reunion was held. This program consisted of bronco busting, steer and wild buffalo riding and roping; all the events of a western rodeo and reunion. The pioneer writes: "Wc used the machine twice to a thousand listeners. As a result of so many hearing tins we are invited to more country schoolhouses than we can possibly make, and also requests for transcription meetings are coming to us from outside of our territory."
What Time
Should Be Reported on Your Report Cards?
Some questions have come to the office asking liow lo report lime spent in the portable transcription machine activity. This is a privilege of service, and should be considered as such. The lime spent, in this service, however, should not be reported on the monthly report card of the service director, because the service report of Ihe director should show the number of workers and the hours these workers spent in door-to-door witnessing. If hours other than those, spent in door-to-door witnessing were included in this report il would throw off nil percentages and averages that the office keeps iu its records, A monthly report is sent in for the transcription work, and the information therein is all that is necessary, and the office knows that it requires time to do the work Hint is marked thereon. Whatever work is done is done ns unto the laird. Each work has its special duties to perform, and separate reports are made mil, and the activity of one should not conflict with the other. ’Pile work with transcription machines will lie done mostly in the evenings, and the brethren working on these programs should not report their lime as field work, any more than a brother who lias been up pointed to lead a study meeting. Both, however, arc in the service of the Lord and doing their duty; but what the Society desires'to have is Ihe amount of time spent In door-fo-door wit nesting, because it is on this basis that certain information is obtained.
Bibles
The Society has on hand a small stock of low-priced Bibles, the dimensions of which are 3?” x 5i" X Is". These are to be placed with the public at 25 cents each. As long as they hist we will supply them to pioneers at 15c each, and to auxiliaries and company workers at 20c each. These should be placed in conjunction with oilier books and booklets whenever IMissible, and we hope it will Lie an aid to the brethren in placing literature. This Bible is trimmed in red and neatly hound with an imitation black leather cover, and should be attractive to the people because of its low price. It’ll co ordering, order Bible No. 20.
Items of Interest on Remnant’s Thanksgiving
Period
NORWAY
“The outstanding feature of tills campaign must be said to have been a marked enthusiasm everywhere and a determination to do more than any time before.” Nearly twice as much literature was distributed as in Thanksgiving Period last spring.
SARRE BASIN
“Never before in any service week had there been such zeal and joy in the work among the anointed. Although we reserved a much greater territory, the enthusiasm of the brethren was so great that by the end of the first five days tire reserved territory was tliorofighly worked and we liml to place at. their disposal further territory,”