FAMILY OUTING 2013
June 22, 2013 from 1pm to 8pmBus Trip To Washington DC to visit Ionic #17
June 15, 2013 from 8:30am to 5pm
There are no birthdays today
FEATURED PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Louisa S. Rumford Chapter No. 15 was legally adopted by Bethel Lodge No. 47 in 1971 when
*Arthur Lupton was Worshipful Master, Worthy Matron was *Jessie Burton and Worthy Patron was *Albert Goldson. The lodge has official legal adoption papers for Louisa S. Rumford Chapter No. 15 being their legal sister chapter.
Saturday
June 15, 2013 from 8:30am to 5pm – Washington DC IONIC #17
COST $30 (See Kevin Hankins at (267) 971-2722 or Francisco Echeverria at (267) 997-2934) Payment need by JUNE 1ST 2013. FIRST COME....FIRST SERVE! Bus departs Positive Force 4128 Girard Ave. at 8:30…
Organized by SD Kevin Hankins and JW Francisco Echeverria | Type: bus, trip, to, dc
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June 22, 2013 from 1pm to 8pm – BLUE BELL PARK
You are invited to join the Brothers of Bethel Lodge at our Annual Family Outing Hosted by the PM James Dickerson Class of 2013 Saturday, June 22, 2013 at BLUE BELL PARK842 Walnut Lane, Philadelphia,…
Organized by PM JAMES DICKERSON CLASS OF 2013 | Type: picnic
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Brothers,Where do we go from here? What do you see as our future?We are preparing for our first Retreat, which will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 9am-12am. A Retreat is an opportunity for all of the members of our Lodge to reflect on…Continue
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<< 1 John 1 >>Aramaic Bible in Plain English1We evangelize to you that which was from the beginning, that which we have heard and we have seen, that which we have perceived with our eyes and we have touched with our hands- him who is The…Continue
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Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man In Psalm 37:23, the psalmist says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. As I look at this particular verse, I was enlightened by the Holy Spirit on the many things that you can say in Psalm…Continue
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Please forgive the reposting of this article. I am doing this so that we will have the opportunity to comment and so that everyone can give their feedback and thoughts. I hope that you all enjoy.
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This essay will touch on the subject of the name “Blue House” or “Blue Lodge” as the introductory house/lodge of a MM. Why is it called the Blue House? What are the origins of the name? I will be using Coils Masonic…
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Last Night I Knelt Where Hiram Knelt
Last night I knelt where Hiram knelt and took an obligation.
Today I'm closer to my God for I'm a Master Mason.
Though heretofore my fellow men seemed each one like the other,
today I search each one apart. I'm looking for my brother.
And as I feel his friendly grip it…
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Many years ago, I as a newly made master mason, along with a few members of my class who were in search of “more light in masonry” spent some summer Sunday evenings meeting with a group of intellectually enlighten brothers who were participants of the now defunct “Lawrence Congo Discussion Group”. Unfortunately for me and my classmates, Brother Congo had pass on to the land where no traveler as returned, but his name and legacy lived on with a remnant of brothers who continued the…
ContinueGreetings Brethren, I like to thank you for
electing me as Worshipful Master of this great lodge. I am deeply humble and truly grateful for this opportunity to serve as Worshipful Master for this Masonic year. I am sure with the experience and wisdom of the Past Master's Council and the hard work of this administration, we will continue that high standard of excellence by which this lodge is govern. Thanks again for this great opportunity!
"Worshipful Master...Senior Warden...Past Masters...Grand Lodge Officers Past and Present...Brothers All Good Evening"
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11
I would again like to thank the brothers of the craft for electing me to serve as your Junior Warden. Through hard work and dedication anything is possible. I promise to honor the craft with the beauty, as the Junior Warden should always do.
With that being said remember to keep our sick and shut-in brothers when in your devotions to the Grand Architect in the Universe...For that House Not Made with Hands...Eternal in the Heavens.

Brothers.....Your GRAND LODGE TAXES are Due no Lather than January 1st, 2013. After that date, you are subject to be dropped by the MWPHGL of PA. Please get your Dues in as soon as possible to avoid paying reinstatement fees. Please Take Heed and Govern Yourselves Accordingly.
Points of general information:
1. ALL checks should be made out to Bethel Lodge #47
2. All checks shall have note on memo line identifying to which committee funds shall be deposited.
3. Generally checks will be deposited the Friday morning after lodge meeting. Ther are occasions where the deposits are made later in the month over I will try to keep that at a minimum. If you have questions concerning a check status, please do not hesitate and contact me.
4. Brothers plan on what is described aboved concrning deposits however we all have times when things might get tight. If funds are not going to be available for a few days, please inform both the Sectretary and myself upon tendering funds. We would rather make arrangements than deal with returned checks. This shall be on a very limited basis
Secretary
Bro. Elmus Barnard, PM
Asst. Secretary
Bro. Darryl Pressley
Treasurer
Bro. Floyd L. Downey, PM
Senior Deacon
Bro. Kevin Hankins
Junior Deacon
Bro. Bryan South
Senior Steward
Bro. Patrice Johnson
Junior Steward
Bro. Timothy Collins
Sr. Master of Ceremony
Bro. Roddrick Thomas
Jr. Master of Ceremony
Bro. Stanford Brinkley
Marshall
Bro. Hasan Prioleau
Chaplain
Bro. Jay Tidwell
Tyler
Bro. Quinnell Dove
Lecture Masters
Bro. Stanley Summers, PM
Bro. Terrell Burnett, PM
Trustees
Bro. Kenneth Barnard, PM
Bro. Stanley Summers, PM
Bro. Robert Bonds, PM
Anyone who may have slightly used computer equipment, please contact the Jr. Deacon, Bryan South. Donations will be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 7:30 at Positive Force 4128 Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA.
ITEMS STILL NEEDED
BROTHERS, I would like to thank everyone who has donated to making our dream of having a Computer Lab/Library possible. I will continue my efforts to make this a reality, and with your help, I'm confident that in 2013 we will collectively make it happen.
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