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WEEK 16 - STEP TWELVE (before May 5th)

Updated: Feb 7


GET THERE FASTER


FIRST ABOUT TOOLS


In OA, we have tools that help us as we work the Steps. Remember to use these tools every week to support you on this journey. These tools will help keep you engaged when things get rough. Also, your use of the tools will help others stay engaged.

  • Meet with (phone, video, or in person) your Step Study guide, partner, or sponsor (recommended to schedule ahead of time)

  • Attend at least 2 meetings this week. You can find meetings by visiting www.oaunity.org/meetings or https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/?type=0

  • Make at least 2 phone calls every day

    • you may have to leave a message – that’s o.k.

  • Post on the text line at least 2 times this week (To be added to Whatsapp textline, text Becca D at (615) 496-9801 and give your first name, last initial, and phone number. Be sure to download Whatsapp to your phone.)

1) Post something about the step study

2) Post a response to someone else’s post

  • Be of service this week (Remember that service works when all else fails to keep us abstinent!)

    • do something for someone else

    • accept a service commitment for the Step Study

    • or be of service in some other way

  • Write or journal at least 2 times this week



STEP STUDY ASSIGNMENTS - SUGGESTED SCHEDULE


Below you will find a suggested schedule for completing this weeks Step Study assignments. Each day USUALLY includes about 30 minutes of reading or writing and 30 minutes of listening to a recording of a recovering members experience, strength, and hope on this Step. Assignments are suggested for 6 days with the 7th day being a day of rest or catching up if you fell behind.



Day One:

Day Two:


Day Three:


Day Four:

o Abstinence

o Attending meetings and other events

o Being well ourselves

o Friendship

o Making outreach calls

o Representing Intergroup at World Service

o Representing your home group at Intergroup

o Serving as an officer at a meeting or Intergroup

o Serving as readers, leaders, or sharing at a meeting

o Setting up for or cleaning up after meetings

o Sponsorship

o Talking to newcomers


Day Five:


1. will you consider attending the Step Study through the next cycle as a Step Study Guide or Sponsor?

2. how many sponsees will you carry at any given time?

3. how will you let people know you're available to sponsor?

4. how will you do the process of sponsoring (i.e., how often for phone calls, meeting up, how will you work through the Steps, etc.)?

5. how will you be of service to your local, regional, national OA groups?

6. have a service commitment at every meeting (set up chairs, log in as Zoom host, lead meetings, bring a topic for the meeting, etc.(

7. take on service positions (i.e., IG rep, meeting or IG treasurer or secretary, serve as an officer on the IG board)

8. do service at the regional or national level

9. what are other ways you can be of service and carry the message of OA recovery to those who still suffer?


Day Six:

  • ™ Discuss with your sponsor your plan for sponsorship and get feedback.



LIST OF STEP STUDY ASSIGNMENTS


o Abstinence

o Attending meetings and other events

o Being well ourselves

o Friendship

o Making outreach calls

o Representing Intergroup at World Service

o Representing your home group at Intergroup

o Serving as an officer at a meeting or Intergroup

o Serving as readers, leaders, or sharing at a meeting

o Setting up for or cleaning up after meetings

o Sponsorship

o Talking to newcomers


  • Develop a plan for sponsorship and service work. For example:

1. will you consider attending the Step Study through the next cycle as a Step Study Guide or Sponsor?

2. how many sponsees will you carry at any given time?

3. how will you let people know you're available to sponsor?

4. how will you do the process of sponsoring (i.e., how often for phone calls, meeting up, how will you work through the Steps, etc.)?

5. how will you be of service to your local, regional, national OA groups?

6. have a service commitment at every meeting (set up chairs, log in as Zoom host, lead meetings, bring a topic for the meeting, etc)

7. take on service positions (i.e., IG rep, meeting or IG treasurer or secretary, serve as an officer on the IG board)

8. do service at the regional or national level

9. what are other ways you can be of service and carry the message of OA recovery to those who still suffer?

  • Discuss with your sponsor your plan for sponsorship and get feedback. PRINTABLE CHECKLIST FOR TOOLS AND ASSIGNMENTS (WORD DOC)


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