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Whatever form it takes, we should listen to counsel. 6:1) Finally, counsel may come to us in the form of correction after we have made a serious mistake. In other cases, a concerned brother may approach us and point out that we are about to take “a false step”​-one that we will regret.

In some cases, we may take the initiative to ask someone we respect for advice. What form might counsel take, and why do we all need it?ĪLL of us need counsel from time to time. The audience hears what they came to hear, namely, the discourse by the speaker, and the chairman does not run the meeting overtime.1. If the “Watchtower” study follows the talk, the subject to be studied may be announced and the audience encouraged to remain and enjoy it.īy being brief and to the point the chairman’s comments do not detract from or cause duplication of the speaker’s introduction or conclusion. The subject of next week’s talk may be announced, with an invitation to attend. Primarily, the subject of the talk should be distinctly stated so that the audience clearly understands it.Īfter the talk, the comments should also be very brief. There is no need to state his qualifications, nor to specify how long the speaker will talk. Since those attending know that it is a religious meeting, with one of Jehovah’s witnesses, a minister, as speaker, it is inappropriate to introduce the speaker as “Mister.” It is customary to refer to him as “Brother ​-.” If he is a visiting speaker, the chairman may want to state the name of the congregation with which the speaker is associated. (“or,” pp. 95, 96) Then the chairman states the title of the talk and introduces the speaker. Usually it is appropriate for the chairman to offer the prayer, but it may be offered by another brother, preferably one designated beforehand. After a few words of welcome, a song is usually sung, followed by prayer.

Therefore, he should prepare in advance to make his comments serve these purposes. The public meeting chairman’s duty is to impart a welcome and relaxed feeling to the audience and to maintain a smooth continuity to the features of the program.