Anthony T. Stafford Military Lodge #16
KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY GERMANY, DISTRICT 44 EUROPE
The MOST WORSHIPFUL UNION GRAND LODGE
Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity♦Free and Accepted Masons♦State of Florida and Belize♦Central America
Jurisdiction♦Incorporated♦Prince Hall Affiliated
Worshipful
Marcell H Randall., 33°
Grand Lodge Instructor
Message from the Lodge Instructor:
.Masonic Education should be interesting, educational, and engaging. Everyone should feel that their time at the lodge was well spent. What is at the core of Freemasonry? Beyond the answer of it being a Fraternity of men who meet together monthly, Freemasonry is a system of allegory and symbol arranged in peculiar fashion to convey a unique message. Some condemn Freemasonry by saying is a religion, when it does act to bring a tradition forward like a religion, but in fact practices no particular faith. The uniting idea is a faith in the divine founded in the certitude in something greater than the self. We delve into these aspects of the fraternity and more as it explores the symbols, tools, organization, and ideas of the Ancient Fraternity of Prince Hall Freemasonry.
Then shall we hear and see and know,
All we desir'd and wish'd below,
And every power find sweet employ,
In that eternal world of joy.
Our flesh shall slumber in the ground,
Till the last trumpet's joyful sound,
Then burst the chains with sweet surprize,
And in our Saviour's image rise
(1792) PRINCE HALL, “A CHARGE DELIVERED TO THE BRETHREN OF THE AFRICAN LODGE”
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M.·.W.·. Walter Gulley, Jr. University of Instruction
Grand Master's Vision
M.·.W.·. Walter Gulley, Jr. University of Instruction
Grand Master's Vision
• State-wide Masonic Proficiency
• Establish a masonic academy or university
• Include Jerusalem Grand Chapter, OES
• Strive to perpetuate Masonry by practicing its teachings and preserving our culture
• Infuse innovative, educational tactics to foster engagement and participation
• Plan masonic programs to resemble continuing education programs (weekend concept)
• Consider the possibility of some online courses
This is dedicated to my fellow lecturers, presenters, and speakers.
This is dedicated to those who spend countless hours reading, researching, and studying to prepare and develop the lectures, presentations, and speeches they share with the world.
A question was posed about why so few people will take up the mantle to teach, lecture, or present. The answer lies in this image.
James 3:1 states, "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly."
What we do requires a commitment that some are unwilling to make.Also some should not lecture, speak, or present because instead of teaching ritual, they teach opinion.
Knowledge, of course, should be shared not stored. Similarly, if you understood the work required to create something, you would not be so quick to ask, "Can I get a copy?"
There's nothing wrong with being fed knowledge, however, what happens if there's no one to feed you, how will satisfy that hunger? Take the initiative to prepare your own meal, because we need more lecturers, presenters, speakers, and teachers. If you feel this is your passion, get in the kitchen and get to work.
