THE SILENT SUMMONS

A member of a certain Lodge, who previously attended meetings regularly, had stopped going. After a few months, the Worshipful Master decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening, and the Worshipful Master found his brother at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for the Worshipful Master’s visit, the brother welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited. The Worshipful Master made himself comfortable, but said nothing.

In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After several minutes, the Worshipful Master took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth, all alone. Then he sat back in his chair, still silent.

His host watched all of this in quiet contemplation. As the one, lone ember’s flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow, and its fire was no more. Soon, it was cold and dead.

Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting.

The Worshipful Master glanced at his watch and chose this time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember, and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately, it began to glow once more, with all the light and warmth of the burning coals around it.

As the Worshipful Master reached the door to leave, his host said, with a tear running down his cheek, “Thank you so much for your fiery summons, my brother.  I’ll be back in our Lodge next meeting.”

I hope to see you all at our next virtual stated meeting and the many fellowship meetings we hold every Thursday.  If you have not received an e-mail with the link, please contact me directly or our lodge Secretary at secretary@masonry.org

Most Fraternally,
Dean West
Worshipful Master

My Brothers,

God, Thank You for my brothers. The people in our lives are placed there by You. You love all of us equally more than we can understand! Thank You for my brothers. They are very special people in this lodge.

They are fun to be around, but also understand each other.

Our brotherhood is very special, and I look up to them very much. Please bless them Lord. Bless my brothers and keep them safe, today and always. Amen!

As the wait to in-person fellowship and meetings in our lodge is nearing its end, let’s continue to participate in our zoom meetings and fellowships so we keep in touch with everyone.

Stay safe and keep the vigilance to safety in constant practice.

Fraternally,
Dave Romero
Senior Warden

Brethren,

Greetings, and, for all of you Fire-jumpers out there, Well wishes! I hope this past May Day was a success! If so, you’ve had plenty of song, dance, and cake!!! Maybe a lil fun around the May pole? I say, good job to that.
Other business looks promising for this year. Be aware brethren, changes are a coming.

Fraternally,
Jack Lewis
Junior Warden

Brethren,

Dues for 2021 will be $146.00
Just send a check to the lodge.
Hope to see you soon!