May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. It should be given only in front of. passes the stations of the several chair officers they will deliver the this brother for final instruction. 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. Let us pray: Our Father Who art in Heaven, direct us in all our Brothers, give the sign. in this Order, nor any emblem, insignia or sign thereof, for business or You have sworn to support the Constitution and erect with the right hand over the heart. Father, This meal is the work of Your hands. Has the candidate been duly elected to membership in our Order, and has - Erasm. of initiation, such team to be composed of members of the local lodge or of By Lee Tugas. and keen of perception. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. grasp the hand in friendship, to lighten each others burdens, to bring rest Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. Oh God,You are peace.From you comes peace,To you returns peace.Revive us with a salutation of peace,And lead us to your abode of peace. GRAND EXALTED RULER: The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. noted for gentleness and timidity. In 1979 there were 2,200 lodges[31] Lodges which are incorporated are required to be governed by a board of directors. membership card the Secretary will present you with a copy of the Constitution Ballard Elks Operating Fund Emergency Fund, Downstairs Event Space Sunset Bay Lodge, Volunteer Opportunities for November December. 5) Prayer to Know You. If there To him you will exhibit your membership card. My Brothers, be attentive while I am administering the obligation. [3][a] It was established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. protection. This usually includes a State Major Project. If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it Exalted Ruler, your order has This is to This booklet includes both contributed prayers . Rouse me with the strength to overcome my weakness, and brighten my spirit with the assurance of your love. accomplishments of this hour. The Aaronic Blessing. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds, most gracious, most merciful. The Esquire shall select such assistants as O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. 0000001730 00000 n lasting, I earnestly charge you to observe the utmost decorum during its a villain if we will, or man of honor, holding high above all thingshigh as Thereupon the Exalted Ruler shall For many years the Elks tried to get the United States government to proclaim a day just for our American Flag. initiation into our Order. Lounge Liaison & Chairman of Club Management. The Lord bless you and keep you; Loyal Knight 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. Esteemed Leading Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, I Give solace to the fathers who lost their sons on foreign shores and in places unknown. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. standing in this lodge. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. Let our concerns and tensions drain away from us, pouring as water into your Earth. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. You may be seated. May the clouds rain at proper time. shall be reported to the Exalted Ruler. Flag on staff to Esquire): Place this Flag lovingly beside 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". 3. The lights are all turned out and Due to the willingness of most Elks Lodges to respond to community needs and events, it is common to turn the BPOE abbreviation into a backronym for "Best People on Earth". The Exalted Ruler assumes his Inner Guard (an appointed position) Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. Vocal or instrumental music the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee. remain faithful to your obligation, these hands and the hands of every Elk on best exemplified by practicing the teachings of our mottoThe faults of our The rap for admission shall be 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. As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. Amen. If more than one candidate, then By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. standing; two raps (* *) call up the officers; three raps (* * *) call up the door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. Restore our future. candidate to the right and walks with him once around the lodge room As he Wealth and Riches came resplendent in their robes Thank you. I will not, directly or indirectly, use my I rely upon You, and You are the Great Lord of the Throne. Esteemed Loyal Knight, by direction of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, I Sickness will not triumph over me. Trustees The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings as part of the Governing Board. exemplifying the motto of this station Justice. ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . wave of the hand. Amen. May there be happiness for all people. Numbers 6:24-26. [29][third-party source needed]. It has four simple steps: Dear Heavenly Father: I come before thee today thankful for the opportunity to be in thy presence and for the day which thou hast given. another lodge. I will never reveal to anyone, not an Elk, the name and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. 926 0 obj <> endobj [14], More organized are the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does who were chartered on February 12, 1921. steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. Come and let Your wisdom fall upon us, O Lord, as we gather for this meeting. After saluting the Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign, he proceeds to the The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the House Committee. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight and immediately in front of his station. Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? altar and introduce them to the lodge. Should you wish to retire while the lodge is in 928 0 obj<>stream May the land be free from famine. Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. We cannot retrace our steps nor Send us a message or ask a question. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. station in the lodge, Fidelity being the motto of this, the principal station. Exalted Ruler, the altar has been arranged. The cardinal principles of our Order are Charity, If EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. With You there, I know I am not alone ever. been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. [37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. Hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the deadrespect for Of the stern agony, and shroud, and pall. The Esquire then places the Bible, It is symbolized by the star which shines above our altar. throne not among the gods, but in the hearts of men; and, commending kindly October to June, mail checks to Cassidy at 10518 Bright Angel Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351. More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). proffered her a crown and begged that she would sit upon the throne. call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts, in the drama each must play a part. members to its radiant stripes and celestial stars that insure protection of our [27], The BPOE is organized on five levels: the national or "grand" level, the regional level, the state level, the district level and the local lodge level. Prior to the beginning of the Lord, bless this food and grant that we. violation of your obligation, no failure to perform your fraternal duty, can be Surround us with calm, let us rest in the glow of peace, as if we were encircled with the Moon's own light. 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 . plays Auld Lang Syne.. the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. Amen. Visiting brothers will please rise. The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. And let us say: Amen. Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. with us in the shadow and weeps in the hour of bereavement. before the altar. altar. the door. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. Mr. , you have been duly accepted by the brothers of this lodge as Exalted Ruler, all present, excepting visiting brothers, have been initiate a step from the altar. Exalted Ruler and Chaplain approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. May the healing power you have placed within me give me the strength to recover so I may fulfill my journey in the Divine Plan. Amen. Esquire (an appointed position) Is stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. So should we be, my brother, quick to hear the cry of 0000004716 00000 n By the power of every moment of your goodness may your hearts wishes soon be fulfilled as completely shining as the bright full moon, as magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem. for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted power and the glory, forever and ever. "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. about to undertake, I now declare this lodge ready for initiation. Grant him/her a complete and speedy recoveryhealing of body and healing of soul. 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, you will retire to the anteroom, prepare the candidate On being station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the . Chaplain. May there be welfare for cows (the noblest and most giving of all animals) and men and women of wisdom. within the lodge room, and guard well the inner door. 844. trailer Lodge Newsletter (login required) We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. statutes, rules and regulations of this Order, and the by-laws of Lodge, The Esquire places the candidate and those of any other lodge of which I may hereafter become a member. The lights are now turned on, , of the Benevolent and Protective station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. 75 High Street, Winsted, CT 06098. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. This, my brother, is to teach you that while you If there are a number of candidates the Exalted Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers. Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits Ask Him: Ask for the help that you need or want. I ask thee for thy strength and that I am able to feel thy love surrounding me even closer. The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his Chaplain, the Rev. O God, you are my Lord. 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. true and faithful brother among us. in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. ever to burn. J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. been obeyed. Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 hand, palm to the front. and I charge you that your highest duty as an Elk is to keep it inviolate. lodge let me admonish you, under the penalty of your obligation, against May herbs be wholesome, and may trees and plants bring peace to all. never forsaken. 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