Prayer and Unity~
Charity: An outstretched hand
A nurse left the bedside of a dying man. She grabbed a young man from the hall.
They entered the room and the young man grabbed the older man's hand.
He saw the the man was nearing his end and was having difficulty breathing.
After a few hours, the older man met his maker and the young man left the room.
He told the nurse that the man had passed away and asked, "who was he?"
The nurse with shock on her face replied " I thought that he was your father... why did you stay?"
The man replied, " That man needed his son and his son was not there."
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, GOD, Almighty,
Thank you for keeping our families safe and for giving us life this day.
I humbly ask your continued protection of your children and Church body.
Guide us as we all strive to meet our obligations and fathers/mothers, husbands/wives, and whatever station we find ourselves.
Give us wisdom serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, courage to change the things that we can, and wisdom to know the difference.
This I ask in the name of our Creator, Amen.
Message: Uniting is lightening up darkness together.
An old story tells of a rural area where villagers would travel in the dark to a church for night service.
Each villager would bring a lamp from home to guide their way.
Upon arrival, they'd sit the lamp in a church window and begin to pray.
By the time that the list villager arrived, the church was well light and darkness dispelled.
This story demonstrates the power that each one of us have as a Master Mason. While individually we all have light, together our light can accomplish greatness.
During these times of new found time, may we all continue to seek more light in Masonry.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Creator of all,
Thank you for another opportunity to dwell in unity with brothers and sisters through prayer.
Thank you for keeping them and their loved ones safe as we continue to live in these evolving times.
I ask that you continue to bless each of your servants in a unique way, befitting their station in life.
Continue to strengthen them as they care for their loved ones and provide for their families.
Protect their families from all hurt, harm, and danger.
Fill their homes with your love, the love that only the Great Creator can provide.
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference.
May we continue to dwell together in unity through our fellowship and prayers to our creator. Amen.
Message: Charity, sharing the good news
The Bible tells how Saint John, was blessed and made significant contributions to religion.
Because his mother, Elizabeth, and the mother of Jesus, Mary, were cousins, one might assume that his power and fame came from this connection.
On the other hand, John is sometimes called, "John the Revelator" and "John the Baptist."
He earned these names by a life time of work in spreading the Gospel and working for GOD.
It is not necessarily who we know, but what we do... our charitable works, that make us who we are and have a lasting impact.
Prayer:
God, Great Architect of the Universe,
I ask that you continue to shower us, your children, with your grace and mercy.
Keep them protected and safe during these trying times and give them that joy only you can provide.
I further ask that your protective hands be around those who continue to care for the ill during this pandemic.
My our continued fellowship fill us with the truth of the word and good will towards others.
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference.
May we continue to dwell together in unity through our fellowship and prayers to our Creator. Amen.