APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY, Week of June 2-8, 2025, Start Conversations: INFORMAL PREACHING. (Making Disciples: A Work of Love, Lesson 2, point 5). Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY, June 2-8, 2025, Start Conversations: INFORMAL PREACHING. (Making Disciples: A Work of Love, Lesson 2, point 5). Prepared Assignment.

Start conversations (3 min.) INFORMAL WITNESS. Show someone how jw.org can help them (lmd lesson 2 point 5).

Setting: While shopping, a publisher meets a neighbor who is grieving over the loss of a family member. She expresses her desire to read the Bible, but doesn't know how to find specific advice. The publisher listens empathetically and introduces jw.org as a helpful tool for finding Bible-based answers to her needs.

Assistant: Hello [Publisher Name], nice to see you.

Publisher(s): Hello, [Helper Name], nice to see you. How are you?

Assistant: A bit sad, really. I just found out a relative died.

Publisher(s): [Helper's Name], I'm so sorry. Losing someone close to you is very painful. The Bible has given me comfort in times like this. In fact, it promises that we'll be able to see our loved ones again.

Assistant: That sounds very nice. Sorry to change the subject, but I wanted to ask you something. I know you're a Jehovah's Witness and familiar with the Bible. Can you help me?

Publisher(s): Sure, [Helper's Name], feel free. What's your question? I'll try to help.

Assistant: I've started reading the Bible, but I'd like to find advice it gives about family, how to cope with sad times, or what it says about a specific issue I'm going through. Sometimes I want to read something about it, but the Bible is so long, and I don't know how to find that advice. Doesn't it have a kind of handbook or index to help me find help for a particular situation?

Publisher(s): I'm so glad you're reading the Bible, [Helper's Name]! I congratulate you on that decision. I know it will help you a lot. There's a website that has articles on these topics: family advice, parenting advice, and advice for overcoming sadness—all based on the Bible.

The best part is that each article cites the Bible texts so you can read them directly. Would you like me to show it to you?

Assistant: Yes, please! Which one is it?

Publisher(s): It's jw.org. Look, (he takes out his cell phone and shows her the page) I'll show it to you here.

Look, here's the section that says "Marriage and Family," it has very practical advice for the family.

And look, there's also a section for teens, videos, and activities for kids.

And the best part is, you can also read the Bible directly from here if you want. See? Everything's organized so you can find what you need.

Assistant: This is just what I was looking for! With this page, reading the Bible will be easier, and I can search for specific topics.

Publisher(s): I'm glad you like it, [Helper's Name]. If you'd like, I can stop by your house one day to teach you more about using jw.org and discuss what you find. Would that be okay with you?

Assistant: Yes, I'd love to! Come by whenever you can.

Publisher(s): Perfect. Thanks for chatting. Take care.

Assistant: Thanks, [Publisher Name]. See you.