August 7, 2015

Billy Santianez Baez

Dear Brother:
You have been assigned to serve on the Imitate Jesus! Regional Convention program held at the following
location:
Victoria, Laguna (3), 12/27/2015 Tagalog
You are being assigned as indicated below. We have attached an outline, reminders, confirmation form or a
manuscript along with other instructions. If your talk includes a video, please view it several times before you attend the
convention so that you will be familiar with its content. If you do not have the computer programs necessary to download
or save the video files, you may contact the convention chairman for direction.
Days theme: "Keep Following Me"Matthew 16:24
Subject: Symposium: Have Love Among YourselvesDo Not Keep Account of the Injury
Day: Sun
Time: 9:25 AM
Part: 43 - Outline
Please acknowledge receipt and acceptance of this assignment by sending the confirmation form to the
chairman as soon as possible.
Chairman:
Contact:
Email:

MARTINEZ Ramil
(0943) 436 4245
ram_mart73@yahoo.com

Address:

RAMIL DAMIAN MARTINEZ (BTL-1300)

c/o Assembly Hall of JWs
c/o Reynaldo Napiza
Bubukal Highway
Sta Cruz
4009 LAGUNA

If you no longer serve as an elder or are unable to care for this assignment for some other reason, please notify
the Convention Desk IMMEDIATELY by calling (not text messaging) at (0999) 886 2119, (0917) 831 5219, (0932) 860
4519, and (02) 411 6090 local 3306/ 3307. Please call during office hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. You will be advised as to what you should do with the material you have received.
Please read and follow carefully all the instructions supplied.
So that the audience can follow along as you read scriptures, please use the New World Translation. There may
be an occasion when you will want to quote the New World Translation and thereafter briefly show how another translation renders a phrase or a verse. You may use your good judgment in this regard, bearing in mind what is stated in The
Watchtower of October 1, 1997, page 20, paragraph 15.
Some convention speakers have, at times, deviated from the language of the program and used another language.
With good motives, a speaker might have done this because he felt it would benefit the children who perhaps would
grasp more readily the meaning of what was being said. This practice was becoming widespread at congregation meetings, especially when information regarding youths was being presented. We are concerned that this practice, which allows some of the children to get a better understanding, cuts off the majority who expect to be instructed in the designated language of the program. First Corinthians 14:9 says: Unless you through the tongue utter speech easily understood,
how will it be known what is being spoken? You will, in fact, be speaking into the air. Also, out of respect for the principle of parental headship, we feel it is inappropriate to counsel young ones while excluding many parents from understanding what is being communicated to their children.Eph. 6:1, 2.
Additionally, some speakers have introduced scriptures by using catchy expressions such as meet me at . . . ,
or let us rendezvous at . . . . It seems best that such innovations not be used. Neither should the audience be invited to
read scriptures aloud with you. We encourage, instead, following the guidelines in study 20, Scriptures Effectively In-

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troduced, in the book Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education. Several appropriate ways of introducing
scriptures are outlined therein.

Preparation: There is no substitute for getting to know your subject. Allow enough time to prepare thoroughly;
do not procrastinate. Advance preparation is particularly important when interviews or demonstrations are involved. The
interviews should be natural, realistic, and practical. They should be presented in a conversational manner. Always maintain Christian dignity. Some interviews seem flat and appear canned or formalistic because those being interviewed labor
at repeating a memorized presentation or they read their own experiences. The interviewer should know what he wants
those being interviewed to relate, and he should lead them with appropriate questions so that their comments are natural
and spontaneous. Only by thorough preparation and rehearsal can this be accomplished.
We live in critical times. (2 Tim. 3:1) Many of our brothers and sisters are facing severe pressures and tests of
faith. They come to regional conventions to be refreshed and strengthened spiritually. Your thorough preparation and effective delivery of this part can do much to encourage them.
Participants: If your assignment calls for the use of participants, you will be responsible for selecting them. Only baptized publishers should be used, ones who are exemplary in every respect. When your assignment calls for the use
of children, it would also be good to use those who are baptized. In every case, you should make sure that prospective
participants are exemplary by first checking with their Congregation Service Committee. If it is hard to locate participants who fit the description supplied in the material, contact the circuit overseer, since he may know who might be
available. Do not use individuals whose past disfellowshipping, reproof, or questionable conduct could raise questions in
the minds of some in the audience. Problems result when brothers do not use sound judgment when selecting participants. Therefore, select as participants only those who will enhance the program by their presence on the platform.
Dress and Grooming: Proper dress and grooming will contribute much to the dignity of the occasion. As Christians, we want to adorn ourselves with modesty and soundness of mind. (1 Tim. 2:9) This involves considering the
feelings and attitudes of others and not insisting on ones personal preference. It also means avoiding hairstyles or clothing that others may view as extreme or trendy. It is wise to lean toward being conservative in this setting. Those giving
talks on the program should wear suits or barong tagalog, not sport coats with matching pants or other casual attire. If
your talk calls for an interview or a demonstration, please make sure your participants are aware of the importance of
good grooming and modest dress. A lack of consideration in this matter could disturb some in the audience and detract
from the program.
Check-in Time: The convention chairman has oversight of preparation for the entire convention program. He
will also supervise the actual carrying out of the program, working closely with the convention program overseer as to
interviews, demonstrations, and dramas. Please cooperate fully with the convention chairman and the program overseer
before and during the convention. Be sure to report to the Chairmans Office: (1) the first day of the convention, (2) at
least 30 minutes before the program begins on the day of your assignment, and (3) at least 30 minutes before you are to
appear on the program. If your talk includes participants, they should report along with you at the final check-in. If for
some reason you will not be attending the first day of the convention but plan to deliver your part on the assigned day,
please let the chairman know this well in advance. After you finish your part, you may be requested to report to the
Chairmans Office, as the brothers there may have some observations for you.
Please keep information concerning your part STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, discussing it with no one other
than those participating with you on the program. Also, impress the importance of confidentiality on all who will be
working with you. No information regarding this assignment should be disclosed, copied, or distributed by any means.
To the extent possible, we want our brothers and sisters to learn of the points made and to hear the program first when
they attend the convention. Your diligent cooperation in this regard is essential and is very much appreciated.
You have been extended a privilege of service not available to many brothers. May Jehovahs rich blessing be
with you as you prepare for this privilege to his praise and to the benefit of his people.
Your brothers,