1 Although having an appropriate Scriptural presentation in mind, a publisher of the good news might be unprepared when it comes to the equipment he uses. When at the door, he may not have the current literature offer.[ make sure you buy your obligatory mags before you leave the Kingdom hall] The magazines, brochures, and tracts in his witnessing case may be wrinkled or tattered.[ you can of course iron or press them, but we are not telling you that, so you can buy some replacements] He may be unable to find a pencil[ using a pencil, so mistakes can be deleted, always remember to carry a pencil sharpener or penknife, no forget the penknife, as we cant be seen carrying a dangerous weapon from 'door to door'] or a house-to-house record because his case is not properly organized.[ we wont want it to reach the point were the A part of Isaiah 52:11: becomes appropiate!] It is important to give careful attention to your equipment before sharing in field service.
2 What items should a well-equipped witnessing case contain? A Bible is essential.[ maybe all you need, but you will need to buy a NWT, there is more however, whats the second most important] Include a supply of house-to-house records.[certainly warrantssecond place don't want to forget/lose any customers or potential customers=lose of revenue] Be sure that you have the publication that is being featured for the month. [make sure you have bought sufficient books for your territory,these are best sellers, and sell like hot cakes, don't worry if you buy to many we will have an ' after the light has gone out sale, in oooh say a few months time] Current issues of the magazines, as well as tracts and brochures, are also needed.[ this is not an option, notice the command 'are also needed' do not leave the hall without buying plenty of these] Carry a copy of the Reasoning book.[ this is a good example of an 'out of light book', blood, last days etc, which we are scrambling to reprint under the new name of, 'Argumentation from the Trusted/Truthful New World Translation' so buy a few copies, as we don't want to many left at the factory store] Having the latest OurKingdomMinistry will allow you to review suggested presentations before going to the door.[ Good morning we are here today Poly wants a cracker Poly wants a cracker] When working in territory where you are likely to meet people who speak a foreign language, it would be good to have the booklet GoodNewsforAllNations.[ buy a few copies and share with any one you know that is going overseas, great conversation starter] Having a copy of one of our publications designed for young people will help you to be prepared to speak to teenagers.[having a mobile, cellphone, so you can text them; or a laptop so you can 'Twitter/facebook them would probarly be more appropriate, buy many copies leave one with a potential customer truth lover and get them to text you what they think of certain points] [also what we are not telling you here is if you are out for as long as you should be ;we would like/demand, then you will need a cut lunch and a waterbag]
3 Everything used should be neatly arranged in your case. The case itself does not have to be new,[ because we don't sell them] but it should be clean and in good condition.[ and have a good set of wheels, as with all that is in there its going to be a bit of a 'heavy burden' but let Jesus become your wheels and 'lighten your load'] Your witnessing case is part of your equipment for use in declaring the good news.[ we will soon be printing bumper stickers for your bags which you will soon be able to purchase: please come up with some suggestions for the wording] Keep it in good order. FF