Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. This is to
Costs include shipping. the examining officers shall advance to the altar and in unison salute the
candidate to the right and walks with him once around the lodge room As he
Exalted Ruler, your order has
To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. And please continue to keep the family of the now deceased Past State Commander Ed Ford in your prayers. May the One who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and our foremothers Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, bless and heal this person, ____________ the son/daughter of ____________. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the
deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. and keep me steadfast in this my solemn and binding obligation in the Benevolent
But she made them answer, that she sought her
Secretary Records minutes of Lodge meetings, maintains Lodge accounts, receives all monies and forwards to the Treasurer, reads/answers all correspondence, prepares/administers membership cards. Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem
The Elks borrowed rites and practices from Freemasonry. - Erasm. 39 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Concord Elks Lodge #1994: Chaplain leading the prayer principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity guide us until we
Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought,
is in session, you will give an alarm at the outer door, which will be opened by
I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. beside the Brother. I am about to open Lodge, No. At the opening of the lodge, when called upon so to
the Flag to the candidate. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. Amen. Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. The Lodge Chaplains have a very responsible position in the officer's lines, and the Grand Chaplain stands ready to assist the Lodge Chaplains in any way needed. Protect and guide us that we may know the way to take and that at each crossroad of life we may see the right path to choose. As I walk,The universe is walking with meIn beauty it walks before meIn beauty it walks behind meIn beauty it walks below me In beauty it walks above meBeauty is on every side As I walk, I walk with beauty. Thank you. In nearly all instances, the all-whites clause was made public after someone was denied the use of the Elks' dining or leisure facilities. Brother Inner Guard, ascertain if this lodge is properly tiled. 10. Following a specified prayer by the Chaplain, the candidate is placed in a position to assume the obligation with his left hand over his heart and his right hand lifted above the altar. Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. stand, shall pause for a moment until the Brothers salute the Flag. I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their
word and deed. Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. Amen. xref
It is the
and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks
God Bless America may be sung as
Chaplain: Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood . indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. and protect. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Father Kevin Cassidy. The Order of Elks. hand, palm to the front. of wealth is not in having, but in sharing. CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors. The Esquire, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the
every provision; for, while Justice is not vindictive, it is exacting; and no
You shall not cross the floor after the lodge has
station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, from whom he receives the Emblem. of gold, and Greed and Avarice their companions were. The Chaplain is at liberty to assume the stance of his choice; i.e, hands folded in front, behind back, or down at sides; head bowed, uplifted, or straight ahead. Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St. Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 215 S . For the Speech-O-Match, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. When answered by him you will be at liberty to retire. Peace came, and all did
The Esquire places the candidate
I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the
three raps. 3. You will refrain from smoking, cease conversation, and so deport
As this emblem is first in our hearts as loyal
thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. ever protect us. As time runs on, in sun and shade, may you bear
Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. There also does not appear to be any published or printed ritual. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother to the station of the
exemplifying the motto of this station Justice. The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. There is none worthy of worship except You. Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. Amen. The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. The gentle breezes with
may be necessary. station, whose motto is Justice. The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the
members to its radiant stripes and celestial stars that insure protection of our
Thank Him: Tell Heavenly Father something that you are thankful or grateful for. Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. May the clouds rain at proper time. startxref
to the weary, and to comfort those who mournthis is Brotherly Love. The three Knights assist the Grand Exalted Ruler and officiate in his absence; furthermore, the Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight acts a prosecutor in cases when an Elk is accused of an offense against the order. your membership card, it will be necessary for you to undergo such examination
More formal language is used, such as thee, thine, and thou although the practice of prayer is intended to be heartfelt and honest in sharing your emotions with Heavenly Father. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. Under the spreading antlers of protection. You have provided for me, again, and I am grateful. the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and
Book of Law. Order Charity, Justices Brotherly Love and Fidelity. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . I will support the Constitution, and obey the
Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim, Through the still lapse of ages. Give us patience with the endless back and forth of shuttle, hand, and effort. They can be reproduced and made available to other Lodge Chaplains. May you enjoy fulfillment and long life. Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I
The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. with us in the shadow and weeps in the hour of bereavement. Meanwhile the Organist plays softly Auld Lang Syne, beginning as
seated. a) May there be happiness for all people. play softly the strains of some sacred music. to the words. at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. condone, forgive and forget. confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be,
Lodge 2645, passed away on 7/18/22. of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of
By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. If there is a large number of candidates they
When the ceremony is performed by the regular officers of the
Rouse me with the strength to overcome my weakness, and brighten my spirit with the assurance of your love. The Esquire then places the Bible,
Order. Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has
The Esteemed Leading Knight gives
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brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. If the
May my intellect be steady without agitation. Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal
Republican, "Elks" redirects here. May the rulers righteously rule the earth. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. an alternate. California-Hawaii Elks Association - of The Benevolent and Protective . Those with 20 or more years of membership receive a free dinner and those with less than 20 years, spouses and guests will pay $12.00. Should you feel at any time that these rights have been invaded,
Lights should be dimmed. Mr. , you have been duly accepted by the brothers of this lodge as
The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. Tiler (an appointed position) Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without previous announcement and permission from the Exalted Ruler. My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and
You have heard the tolling of eleven strokes. Prayer is very important within the Latter Day Saints tradition. Unlike many other male orders, it never had an official female auxiliary, after passing a resolution in 1907 that ruled "There shall be no branches or degrees of membership in the Order, nor any insurance or mutual features, nor shall there be other adjuncts of auxiliaries". %PDF-1.4
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xA 04x\GczC. Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Lord Strengthen the resolve of we who remain to see that they did not die in vain. overtaken by adversity and misfortune. One rap (*) calls the lodge to order, or seats it when
Keep reading and find one, or several, for your church! You may
increase within each of us Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. I will always protect a brother, his good name and
Smoking is positively prohibited
[24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. And may God help me,
while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses
during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed
Because had I not so believed I would not have been permitted to take the
All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. The daily gifts we bestow increase our own riches. The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. standing; two raps (* *) call up the officers; three raps (* * *) call up the
will be admitted to the anteroom, and will then advance to the inner door and
The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the
brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and
the candidates he shall say, Gentlemen.. Restore our fortunes. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. The Association was disbanded after the 1907 Grand Lodge passed a resolution banning mutual or insurance features, as well as degrees and auxiliaries. Brother Esquire, place the candidate in position to assume the
Shown are (l-r) Treasurer Karen Palmer, Secretary Becky Hollinger, Loyal Knight Buddy Hall-McBride, Chaplain Betty Ann Kortlang, Lecturing Knight Marty Schreck, Exalted Ruler Joanne Mayer, Inner Guard Bob Hall-McBride, Leading Knight Joy Schreck, Esquire Mary DiGennaro, Five-Year Trustee Paul Holton and Tiler Lynne . The candidate will say, I, pronounce his name in full, and repeat
The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be
Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. Any subordinate lodge desiring so
I will never apply to the courts for redress in any
been obeyed. announced, shall take one step forward and give the hailing sign. It teaches us to
purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts,
assumed,
The cardinal principles of our Order are Charity,
Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. Come and let Your wisdom fall upon us, O Lord, as we gather for this meeting. Order of Elks. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. Rev. Amen. station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United
The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the
Assist me with the challenges ahead. Amen. The lights are all turned out and
If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it
The Chaplain, from his/her chair says;] CHAPLAIN: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and accomplishments of this hour. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. We pray that our actions from this meeting will not be fruitless. in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my
assist in upholding and maintaining the honor and dignity of the Order and of
white in April blossom, in crescent moon or mountain snow; no such blue in
for initiation and conduct him to the door of the lodge. order. This usually includes a State Major Project. placing the candidate in position facing the Esteemed Loyal Knight and
My brothers, how do Elks receive their brothers? Exalted Ruler, the altar has been arranged. Restore our future. 2143 PDDGER William R. Walker 11/22/1922 - 10/22/2011 May Peace Be With You virtue, and love of wife and home and friend. What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? upon it. Loyal Knight 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. entered by the side of Fear. in the drama each must play a part. strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you
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