Literature Orders—Simple Template

Overview

The “Literature Orders—Simple Template” is a PDF form designed specifically for Literature Servants in English congregations. Unlike the interactive version, this simple template is primarily for printing blank forms. It provides a structured layout for tracking and organizing literature requests without digital data‑entry capabilities.

Template Structure

The template is organized into five main sections:

1. Meeting Materials — For ordering publications used during congregation meetings

2. Public Distributions — For The Watchtower and Awake! magazines used in public ministry

3. Books and Brochures — For Bibles, books, brochures, and booklets

4. Other Order Requests — For special requests or items not covered in other sections

5. General Information — For notes kept by the Literature Servant

How to Use This Template

Getting Started

1. Opening the Template

   • Use Adobe Reader for optimal functionality with this PDF.

   • The first page (template page) may not appear when printed.

   • Some buttons automatically send the page to the printer when clicked.

2. Printing Features

   • Click “Print All” on the first page to print the entire template.

   • Use section‑specific Print buttons to print only the parts you need.

   • For regular use, consider printing multiple blank copies at once.

Using the Template for Record‑Keeping

This simple template supports manual record‑keeping of literature orders within your congregation:

1. Use the "Print All" button on the first page to print the entire blank form
2. Print individual sections as needed using the section-specific print buttons
3. Fill in the printed forms by hand
4. Maintain these paper records for congregation reference and inventory management

Additional Notes

Literature Servants using this template are free to use it the way they want to. There are no strict guidelines on how to use the template. This template is meant solely for Literature Servants and should not be used by regular publishers.

This is not an official form. This file cannot be redistributed outside of the website where it was posted. The form is currently only available in English. A separate file will be made available soon for use by congregations not in English.

This template was first produced in 2018, then revised in 2020, and again in 2025.