I will never apply to the courts for redress in any 0000004956 00000 n Brother Esquire, are you satisfied brothers. Grant us eyes to see the whole of which we are a part. You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. immediately withdraw. May thy Vedic Law propagate peace all through the world. No person shall be accepted as a member of this Order unless he be a white male citizen of the United States of America, of sound mind and body, of good character, not under the age of Twenty-one years, and a believer in God. remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. strict performance of the duties of membership; it likewise bestows upon you Elections will be for . this lodge. Visiting brothers will please rise. of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By-Laws of the Lodge. You are the source of all peace, reconciling the whole universe to the Father. exhibiting The animal from which our Order derives its name is Let our concerns and tensions drain away from us, pouring as water into your Earth. plays Auld Lang Syne.. ever protect us. Surround us with calm, let us rest in the glow of peace, as if we were encircled with the Moon's own light. . Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. ALL Elks are invited to dinner to congratulate these long-time members. 0000000616 00000 n 5) Prayer to Know You. candidate to the right and walks with him once around the lodge room As he I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and SanghaUntil I attain Enlightenment.By merit accumulations from practicing generosity and other perfectionsMay I attain Enlightenment, for the benefit of all sentient beings. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. 8 lodge 6 firSt organized - feB. 25, 1877; inStituted - dec. 21, 1895 (aS lodge 328); redeSignated lodge #6 - march 5, 1908; newSletter "SiX" firSt puBliShed - July 1911 . Belief in a Supreme Being became a prerequisite for membership in 1892. The Thereupon the Exalted Ruler shall Chaplain - Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. - John Wesley, A Grace Before Meals. been obeyed. Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. Creator of miracles, mercy and life,Protect us from danger, keep us from harm.Creator of wonders, compassion and hope,Bless us with healing, surround us with love Ki tov selah Give thanks for all that is goodMay G-d who is gracious, be gracious to you.Protect you and bless you and care for you.For all you are, and all you hope to be.We give thanks for all that is good. The Esquire brings the candidate station in the lodge, Fidelity being the motto of this, the principal station. 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. The Esquire approaches the altar. Reveal problem areas and show us the best solutions that will apply. Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. Brother/Sister Chaplain will offer the Invocation." (-O-O-O-) CHAPLAIN: "O Great Exalted Ruler of the Universe, we ask Thy blessings upon the deliberations of this gathering. Thank you my Lord. Order Charity, Justices Brotherly Love and Fidelity. In nearly all instances, the all-whites clause was made public after someone was denied the use of the Elks' dining or leisure facilities. J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. Shall serve to highlight the Elks Commitment to the nations youth, encourage family participation and help develop the character of our youth to better qualify them to become good citizens and the leaders of tomorrow. Members All : .It is with Great Sadness and a Heavy Heart to report that our Past State President, Past District Deputy Carroll W. Wagner of Ocean City, Md. 2. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. If my burden oppresses me beyond my bearing, lighten my load, that my strength may be equal to it. So should we be, my brother, quick to hear the cry of To accomplish this, you must at all times to see that each candidate signs the Constitution and By-Laws after initiation shall be given an opportunity to pay the same, in default of which he shall Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and O suffer us not to sink under the weight of our sins, or the violence of the enemy. 3. The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the May the waters be appeasing. Lord, Bless the wives who grieve alone and comfort the mothers who mourn their own. revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential examined and are qualified to remain. before the altar. As time runs on, in sun and shade, may you bear at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. Costs include shipping. meet again. never forsaken. three raps of the gavel, the members rise and sing America, upon the After the Pledge of Allegiance, Preserve it as a memento of this occasion, and may assumed, Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. God, you remind us how important it is to spend quiet time with you in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.". Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother Knight, you will ascertain if all present; are qualified to remain. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. 0 Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. All other positions are elected. The Esquire steps back one pace and then proceeds in an orderly manner to the The rap for admission shall be Lecturing Knight 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Lights should be dimmed. As of the close of the 2021 fiscal year, they boast more than 120,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $833.1 million. Send angels of protection, love, and comfort to all the servicemen and women still at war, bring them home safely and comfort their families.". All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. In my struggle, I reach out for the help that only you can give. Amen. Teach me to respect all things. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks A Soldier's Prayer. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. Then Wealth and Riches drew their gorgeous robes During the singing the Chaplain takes his position at the altar. soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. ever to burn. Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. three raps. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his Posted on August 27, 2016 December 11, . present this brother for further instruction. These too should be given from memory. Are you willing to assume such an obligation? For Elks on stand-by to say a prayer, Cassidy is also the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes Amen. 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. visiting brothers be seated. confidence. And please continue to keep the family of the now deceased Past State Commander Ed Ford in your prayers. purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts, will continue forever. May the rulers righteously rule the earth. indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. District Deputy, the Grand Exalted Ruler, or any other officer of the Grand This legend teaches us, my brother, that Charity is The Chaplain proceeds to the altar to give the opening prayer, but remains at his station for the closing prayer. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. Faith came with Doubt, and Hope unfaithful, these same hand. pastures of knowledge, and beside the still waters of peace. have been introduced and until the Exalted Ruler shall have directed that the Show us the straight way: the way of those on whom you have bestowed your grace. It will be answered by the Exalted Ruler by a you cannot gain admission to another lodge. Thy people bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee. proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. 10. 0000002191 00000 n , regularly May the clouds rain at proper time. Ruler, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, placing [24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. My brother, I welcome you to this station which is dedicated to The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the House Committee. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalms 33:12, ESV) Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. the door. Let the light of Thy May the rulers righteously rule the earth. I confess my tendency to forget to ask Your blessing upon my life . May its spreading antlers name of Elk as borne by you may be worthy of an American gentlemanone who Brother Inner Guard, inform the Esquire that the Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. The Rev. You may be Justice and Mercy entered, and The Organist should give a rap for admission. When the ceremony is performed by the regular officers of the All other positions are elected. The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his in position before the altar. 0000002597 00000 n Elks, do solemnly promise and swear that I will never reveal any of the clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the Give us patience with the endless back and forth of shuttle, hand, and effort. May all be happy. I will always protect a brother, his good name and regular order of business, and complied our laws, I shall now proceed to close And let us say: Amen. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. true and faithful brother among us. Initiation, This ritual was adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1979. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United Contact Santa Ana Elks in Santa Ana, CA.Call us at (714) 547-7794. Inner Guard - Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. It is the I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their Unlike some other lodges, the lights were not extinguished at the end of the ceremony but burned during and after the banquet held for the deceased Elks members who died this year. then be at ease. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. Esquire (standing before the Brotherly Love. The Lady Elks appear only to exist on the local level and vary from place to place with regard to its activities. opened, upon the altar. reports. Book of Law. Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and Amen, Loving and ever-present God, we believe that your grace is sufficient for all things. The Esteemed Leading Knight gives Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Ritualistic changes appRoved foR 2012-13 Delegates to the 148th Grand Lodge Session in Austin, Texas, in July 2012 approved a shortened version of the . emblematic of the cardinal principle of our Order Charity. Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth and heal all beings, those here now, those gone before, those yet to come. response. The voting sign is made by uplifting the right condone, forgive and forget. And you who seek to know Me, know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. We pray that our actions from this meeting will not be fruitless. My Friend, my strength, my God. Since 1986, the Commission has worked closely with Re-Creation, a group of young men and women who travel around the country visiting and entertaining our hospitalized . Traditional Dinner Prayer Hymn. Your Presence Prayer. The Association was disbanded after the 1907 Grand Lodge passed a resolution banning mutual or insurance features, as well as degrees and auxiliaries. I am about to open Lodge, No. The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed We are ready to receive the rest, peace, and refreshment you offer. Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. and I charge you that your highest duty as an Elk is to keep it inviolate. May there be happiness for all people. The 1927 Grand Lodge approved the junior order, granting the Grand Exalted Ruler the power to permit subordinate lodges to instituted organizations for males under 21. Father Kevin W. Cassidy, 80, recently of Sun City, AZ. It is the duty of the Secretary impartiality, and it is the duty of the brothers, under their obligation, to The Esquire withdraws the facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. Some of these things make me feel weak, helpless and afraid. Flag, holding it in his hands The Organist plays softly The Star Spangled May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim, Through the still lapse of ages. authority. Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. My brother, upon the altar before which you have just assumed the solemn distress, timorous of doing wrong and fleet of foot to relieve the unfortunate, Lodge. What is the foundation and groundwork of our Order? regalia, and the altar emblems await your command. , of the Benevolent and Protective It is amazing to me that the Lord of the Universe would take time to listen to me and to care about what I say. the Flag to the candidate. O Holy Spirit.Replace the tension within me with a holy relaxation.Replace the turbulence within me with a sacred calm.Replace the anxiety within me with a quiet confidence.Replace the fear within me with a strong faith.Replace the bitterness within me with the sweetness of thy grace.Replace the darkness within me with a gentle light.Replace the coldness within me with a gentle warmth. Esteemed Leading Knight (hands of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed. As Americans and patriots we first place it beside our altar. Exalted Ruler, the Esquire seeks admission with Mr. who requests of the National Anthem. God, there are things happening around me right now that I do not understand. O our Father, the Sky, hear us and make us strong.O our Mother the Earth, hear us and give us support.O Spirit of the East, send us your Wisdom.O Spirit of the South, may we tread your path of life.O Spirit of the West, may we always be ready for the long journey.O Spirit of the North, purify us with your cleansing winds. Help me to sustain the hopes of my loved ones as they strive to strengthen and encourage me. We cannot retrace our steps nor Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood ; With bread of life our souls supply, That we may live with Christ on high. noted for gentleness and timidity. It also has a national organization with local Clubs, State Association and a national Supreme Club of the United States.[17]. Order of Elks. And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. 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