There is action and more action. “Faith without works is dead.” . . . To be helpful is our only aim.”– Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

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I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, “What can I do?”

Simply start with what I have today! I look around to see where there is a need. Are the ashtrays full? Do I have hands and feet to empty them?

Suddenly I’m involved!

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The best speaker may make the worst coffee; the member who is best with newcomers may be unable to read; the one willing to clean up may make a mess of the bank account, yet every one of these people and jobs is essential to an active group.

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The miracle of service is this: when I use what I have, I find there is more available to me than I realised before.

Just for today
I want to continue enjoying the life I’ve found in recovery.
Today, I will take steps to maintain my foundation.
Uma unenkinga yophuzo oludakyo siza thintana nalezi nobolo ezingezanzi.

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The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014, Roy on 081 874 8016 or Tony on 079 513 4422.

The AA Winterton branch hosts meetings every Thursday at the Springfield Church opposite the police station from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Dolly on 071 688 5330 or Virgilo on 079 688 0432.

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