God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
4. Read the preamble
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; neither endorses not opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
5. _____________ would you please read "How It Works", from Chapter 5 of the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous.
6. INTRODUCTION TO DISCUSSION: This is a (Discussion, Big Book, Steps, Traditions, Grapevine) Meeting. We will read from the literature and by passing it around.
7. The meeting is now open to discussion about what we have just read or anything else as it relates to alcoholism.
8. 5 minutes before the end - Ask for last burning desires
9. There are no due or fees so everyone think of how you can make a contribution to the alcoholic who still suffers or someone else who could use your help or kindness and DO IT!
10. If time allows read the promises or traditions