Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners & Refresher Class Sessions Prepared by Mike & Kathy L, West Orange, NJ Revision 1.0 May 5, For additional copies visit http://back.to/aabasics on the Internet ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8 4. After this weekend, sponsors should call or visit with their proteges frequently to see how he or she is doing and to offer encouragement and assistance through the remaining work – particularly with the amends and restitution process and with daily 11 th Step Guidance. Can I have a show of hands of how many people would like to take the Steps with us during this weekend Take a count.] Of those that raised your hand, how many do not have a sponsor Those that do not have a sponsor please stand. It is vital that newcomers or those who are taking the steps as a refresher get a sponsor to guide them through the work. Match up prospects with sponsors Once you have been matched up with a sponsor you can be seated. Let’s start this session by turning to the Forward of the Big Book which is on Roman numeral page 13 (xiii). “We, of Alcoholics Anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.” (page xiii, ¶ 1, lines So, the Big Book tells us immediately that it’s purpose is to show alcoholics how to recover from alcoholism. Until this book was written, there was no hope for alcoholics. Now, anyone who is willing to follow the directions they have provided, can recover. During this session, we’ll be reading through material in the Big Book and drawing from our own experiences to help us answer the following questions) Am Ian alcoholic) Do I need help from a Power Greater than myself) Am I willing to take certain actions to receive that help? So, let’s begin our journey with the first Step:
