Brethren,
Words cannot express the great privilege you bestowed upon me by allowing me to serve as Maaster of DeSoto Lodge #299. The Brotherly Love, Loyalty and Wise Counsel you each gave me will forever be remembered as A Great High Point in my life.
This year I have tried to, by using the Holy Bible, to through the building, completion, and dedication of King Solomon's Temple. Lasy month we touched on the fact that God again talked to King Solomon and warned hin not to ever worship any other gods. unfortunately, after King Solomon married the daughter of Hiram, King of Tyre, she convinced him to worship other gods. "For it came to pass, when Solomon was old that his wives turned away his heart after other gods; and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God..." 1 Kings 11:4. This sin led to the eventual destruction of this magnificent Temple by King Nebuchadnezzer's army. Therefore, brethren let us remember the First word we spoke inside the Lodge and constantly keep our faith in the one and only true Holy God, lest we too, fail in our commitment to Freemasonry."
At our December stated meeting our new Master and officers were elected and appointed. My congratulations to them and my prayers will be that the year 2001 will be DeSoto Lodge #299's best year ever.
Faternally,
Jim Nichols, WM
Congratulations to PM Harold Ricketts for being named DeSoto Lodge's
'Mason of the Year - 2000'.
Officers elected this year were: Worshipful Master-Earl Eugene Major, Jr.; Senior Warden-Timothy Edward Cook, Sr.; Junior Warden-Michael Wayne Cook; Treasurer-PM Donald Durrell Brown; Secretary-PM Harold Edwin Ricketts. Those appointed were: Senior Deacon-Michael Wayne Wilson; Junior Deacon-Francis Clement Cherry; Senior Steward-James Lloyd Gordon; Junior Steward-Jack Edward Downs; Chaplain-PM James Leon Nichols, Sr.; Tiler-PM Richard Earl Martz. Appointed for the new position of webmaster in addition to his duties as Senior Warden was Timothy Edward Cook, Sr. Installation ceremonies are set for Sunday, December 17, 2000, at 2:00 PM.
Plans are being made to produce a calendar for the year 2001, which will probably be ready for distribution with the January, 2001 newsletter. Any comments for the betterment of the Lodge are encouraged and will be appreciated.
Calendar of Events
Craftsman Club will meet every Tuesday night at 7 PM for study and Ritual work.
| Thursday | December 14, 2000 | 7 PM | E A Degree |
| Sunday | December 17, 2000 | 2 PM | Installation of Officers |
| Tuesday | December 26, 2000 | | Dark |
| Thursday | January 4, 2001 | 7 PM | Stated Meeting |
| Wednesday | January 24, 2001 | 7 PM | Masonic Relief Board |
Your Masonic Lodge Needs To Know -
1) If you have a change of address.
2) When you or a close family member is ill or passes away.
(Please show this to your nearest relative)
3) If you desire a Masonic Burial. (by request only).
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