Sunday November 8, 2026 - Service

Good morning. My thought for today is service. I just picked this word about a week ago. I have been told we get the lesson until we learn it. I usually tell people that I sobered up in November of 1997 and I have been doing service work of one kind or another since November of 1997. I think the two are connected. In the beginning I did the usual simple tasks, setting up the chairs, making coffee, shaking hands. As time progressed and I became more sober, I took on various positions, first within my group and recently within the district. I also learned that I can do service work in my community or within my church. I make use of skills I have. Two of my hobbies are knitting and baking. So, I knit scarves and/or blankets for people in recovery from addictions or from homelessness. Also, I bake cookies and bring them to church for the coffee hours that they have there. It's a small thing but it seems to go a long way toward starting conversations and encouraging fellowship.