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Welcome to Steilacoom Lodge # 2 Moonlighter Online!
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Moonlighter for August 2005 |
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 8 |
Four of us attended lodge at Corinthian in Puyallup last
week. As it turned out the Most Worshipful Grand Master was there. He gave an
interesting message in which he advised that all of us are on the Grand Lodge
team and in this capacity we are all responsible for helping to further the
meaning of Masonry. It was a great visit, and the pie and ice cream was great.
A couple of us went to Granite Falls for the open air degree which was put on
by the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. It was a great presentation that was
appreciated by all. The setting is spectacular and if you have never been
there I recommend that you make an effort to make the next one.
A couple of us made it to the church service at DuPont this past Sunday. As
usual it was very inspirational and the brotherhood was wonderful. I regret
that only five members of our lodge attended. I know
I encouraged you members to attend for month after month. The only ones
attending were Wayne Everett, Mike Smitson, Jason Favre,
Gary Emmons, and myself, very disappointing. Oh well, maybe better luck
next year.
Bailey Green
Worshipful Master
For September’s meeting
, please bring the following side dishes if you are coming to the 6:30 Dinner:Last Name Begins with:
P-Z Potatoes pasta, rice, etc
A-H Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, etc
I-O Desserts
Greetings Brothers.
Thank you for the visits, prayers and calls during my stay at the Madigan Army
Hosp. I came out less one Kidney but should do well now.
A lot of things have happened during my absence which means that there is a
lot of things to do for the rest of the year. I am looking for appointed
officers for the next year. If you are interested please contact me. Remember,
there is nothing in the code that requires that Officers in line be elected to
the next position. Example: if the Senior Warden is not elected to Worshipful
Master, that would be the wish of the Brethren and is perfectly Legal. Look at
the present Elected Officers and see if you are satisfied with their
performance and see if you would like to elect them to the next station.
Our annual picnic is coming up on the 27th of this month. The Lodge will
provide the meat, drinks and condiments. The rest is Pot Luck. It has been my
observation that there has always been plenty of food. If you have out door
games please bring them.
Fraternally,
John Geier
Senior Warden
From the Secretary in absentia.
I have been on the east coast for more than a month now and can assure you
that Masonry is alive and well out here. I was privileged to attend Good
Samaritan Lodge of Gettysburg on July 2nd. What is significant is that the
lodge was opened on the battlefield at Gettysburg and attended by reenactors
from both the North and South as well as visitors from around the country. At
the end of the meeting we were taken off the field in golf carts to prevent
injury in the dark and I had the privilege of riding with a gentleman from
North Carolina who is the official General Robert E. Lee designee this year
(Eat you heart out Joe Fuller).
On the 9th of July I attended Civil War Lodge of Research #1865 of which I am
a member. After an interesting meeting (opened at 10 AM) and an excellent
lunch we boarded a bus for a trip to Ft McHenry in Baltimore where a licensed
guide made an excellent presentation on the use of Ft McHenry during the Civil
War. We were then transported to St Marks cemetery in downtown Baltimore where
we place flowers on the graves of General George Armistead, the commander of
Ft McHenry and General Lew Armistead who was killed at Gettysburg.
We have also visited Valley Forge and the magnificent Masonic memorial which
was restored by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at a cost of over
a million dollars. While visiting the Little League headquarters at
Williamsport, PA with my grandson, Andrew, we were surprised to find that the
new Little League stadium and a monument to the founder of Little League were
both sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania with the appropriate symbols
placed on both of them.
I will be attending lodge in September in several Pennsylvania lodges as well
as visiting some other places of Masonic interest in the New England states
and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Will be leaving the Pennsylvania area
around October 1st with a tentative return to the Northwest around the
beginning of November.
Fraternally,
Donald J. Campbell
HEAR YEA! HEAR YEA!
ARE INVITED TO
1765
A Demonstration of Historic Freemasonry
Performed by
hosted by
South Tacoma Masonic Center
5405 South Puget Sound Avenue
Tacoma
Saturday, October 1st, 2005
Reception of the Grand Masters 4:30 pm
Supper 5:30 pm
Performance 7 pm
Price $20.00
For details
Announcements
Kaffee Klatsch
Catch the 0900 ferry in Steilacoom, wander up the hill and be prepared for hot coffee and a fresh goodie. This happens on every Tuesday! Well, almost every Tuesday! I will send e-mail to most who come on Mondays!
I can promise you refreshments, you bring the friendship and fraternity and we all will have a fun morning. It seems that our discussions are getting increasingly interesting. Keep it up!!
Y'All Come, Y'A Hear!!!
Jer
Somewhere along the way, the Federal Courts
and the Supreme Court have misinterpreted the U.S. Constitution. How could
fifty States be wrong?
THIS IS VERY INTERESTING!
Be sure to read the last two paragraphs. America's
founders did not intend for there to be a separation of God and state, as
shown by the fact that all 50 states acknowledge God in their state
constitutions: ...
Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking
the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following
Constitution...
Alaska 1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to
those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land...
Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona,
grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas,
grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of
government...
California 1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of California,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound
reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging
with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy...
Delaware 1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men have, by
nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the
dictates of their consciences...
Florida 1885, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida,
grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional
liberty .. establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon
protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this
Constitution.
Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine
Guidance, establish this
Constitution...
Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings...
Illinois 1870, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Illinois,
grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political
and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking
to Him for a blessing on our endeavors...
Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Indiana,
grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to chose our form
of government...
Iowa 1857, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to
the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto
enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these
blessings establish this Constitution...
Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty
God for our civil and religious privileges ... establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth of grateful
to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties.
Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana,
grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we
enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine acknowledging with
grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in
affording us an opportunity ... and imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble. We, the people of the state of Maryland,
grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty.
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We...the people of Massachusetts,
acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of
the Universe ... in the course of His Providence, an opportunity and
devoutly imploring His direction.
Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom ...
establish this Constitution.
Minnesota 1857, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Minnesota,
grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to
perpetuate its blessings...
Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in convention
assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking
His blessing on our work...
Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound
reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness
... establish this Constitution.
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty
God for the blessings of liberty
... establish this Constitution.
Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for
our freedom ... establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful
to Almighty God for our freedom establish this
Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every individual has a
natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his
own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New Jersey,
grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long
permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our
endeavors...
New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to
Almighty God for the blessings of liberty...
New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings...
North Carolina 1868, Preamble. We the people of the State of North
Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our
civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence
upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of North Dakota,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of
civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our
common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in
order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty,
establish this ...
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be
secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates
of their consciences.
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble. We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful
to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and
religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island
grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath
so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carolina,
grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota,
grateful to Almighty God for our civil! and religious liberties
...establish this...
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and
indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their
conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas,
acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God...
Utah 1896, Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we
establish this Constitution...
Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to enable the
individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings
which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man...
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI .. Religion, or the Duty which we
owe our Creator . can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual
duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each
other...
Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington,
grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain
this Constitution...
West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy
the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of
West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant
reliance upon God...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming,
grateful to God for our civil, political, and
religious liberties ... establish this Constitution...
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is
faced with the prospect that maybe, just maybe, the federal courts are wrong!
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants."
--William Penn
If you found this to be "Food for thought," send to as many that you think
will be touched by it also.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
This
This poem was written by Bro. Reverend Dr. Magill,
Rector of St. Paul's Church in Peru, Illinois. It reportedly was written shortly
after a lady asked him "Are You a Mason?" It is thought to have been written in
the mid to late 1800's.
"Are You a Mason?"
I am one of a band, Who will faithfully stand, In the bonds of affection and
love; I have knocked at the door, once wretched and poor, And there for
admission I stood.
By the help of a friend, Who assistance did lend, I succeeded an entrance to
gain; Was received in the West, By command from the East, But not without
feeling some pain.
Here my conscience was taught, With a moral quite fraught, With sentiments hold
and true; The onward I traveled, To have it unraveled, What Hiram intended to
do.
Very soon to the East, I made my request, And "light" by command did attend;
When lo! I perceived, In due form revealed, A Master, and Brother, and Friend.
For the widow distressed, There's a cord in my breast, For the helpless and
orphan I feel: And my sword I could draw, To maintain the pure law, Which the
duties of a Mason reveal.
Thus have I revealed,
(Yet wisely concealed), What the "free and accepted" will know. I am one of a
band, Who will faithfully stand, As a Brother, wherever I go.
Tressleboard for August:
| August 7, 2005 | Special | Joint Church Service at DuPont Church (Steilacoom Lodge helped start this event) between the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masons and Washington Grand Lodge Masons. |
| August 19, 2005 | Stated | Pot Luck Dinner at 6:30 PM | ||
| August 27, 2005 | Special | Steilacoom Lodges' 8th Annual Picnic at 12:00PM |
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