Worshipful Master Steve Eberhardt's Bi-Monthly Message
As we enter a new year here at HOME LODGE- I want to encourage each one of you to join us for our weekly meetings - WEDNESDAY night is LODGE night!
Our masonic teachings have embedded in us a knowledge of the order that pervades the universe. We are taught to tirelessly work against chaos - for if we indeed trust our tenant teachings and work to preserve and build the harmony that exists in our lodges in the world around us - then we cannot go wrong.
CRAFT yourselves well this week my brethren. |
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What
is Freemasonry?
It is the oldest, largest and most prestigious
fraternity in the world. We are like a civic club, a charitable
institution and a fraternity -- all rolled into one.
We're like a civic club in that we do a large number of community
and statewide projects. We're like a charity in that we support
many worthwhile causes. But mainly we are a fraternity of men
doing good things for each other, and bringing men of good
morals and ethics together in our community.
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What is the
Mission of Freemasonry?
To promote a way of life that binds like-minded
men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious,
ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences. To teach
the great principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. And
to give outward expression of these things through fellowship,
compassion and concern, finding ways to serve G-d, family,
country, neighbors and self.
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What Do Masons
Do?
The most important thing we do is take care of each other and
our families. We are a fraternity. That means we help other
Masons, treat them in special ways, support them no matter
where they live, and build friendships all over the world.
Not very many organizations do that today.
And we help others. That is why we give almost $2 million a
day to charity, and most of our money goes to help kids. We
rank among the top 10 best-liked charitable groups in America.
Yet we also teach leadership skills and help men lead an ethics-based
life. We promote good relationships and strong family values.
We try to do something to strengthen the family unit every
day.
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What do you
get out of it?
A great amount of pride. A sense of belonging
to an organization that exists all over the world. Being part
of a great heritage. Sharing an identity with the great men
of the past -- and of today. Sharing a special bond with men
from all walks of life, and creating life-long friendships
with them. Being a member of an organization that believes
in toleration -- that lets each man think for himself and express
his own opinions, without worrying about being wrong.
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The qualification for Masonic membership?
Only men of high character, who believe
in a Supreme Being, are favorably considered for membership.
To seek membership, just ask a Mason! |
Thank You to Bro. Sanford Holst. Check out the MasonicSourceBook website!
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