Brethren,
Do you know of a masonic lodge or affiliated body that is in need of lodge furniture? If so, these pews are available free of charge, but must be picked up from Grand Bay No 767. Please contact Brother Mark Webster, Secretary of Grand Bay No 767, for more information.
Fraternally,
Zach A. Holmes, Grand Secretary
To all my brethren in Free Masonry of Alabama.
It is again my pleasure to say hello to you all. October is the month of Halloween for children. Sometimes the month of October is for those who see cooler weather, even a thought of Fall in the air. It now becomes time for me to say get yourselves ready for Grand Lodge Assembly coming in November 2023.
I think it has been a splendid time to gather with families and have fun for the season. Please keep our children safe and happy. There may be sickness in the family but let us not forget the one who really makes all things possible. The Father of Lights wants us to remember that he is the true one who keeps us together.
This could be my very last time of posting for you all. I do, hope I have made this past year pleasant for you all. It has been an honor for me to bring prayer and peace toward you and your families.
I love you all. May God richly Bless you all.
Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain
Brethren All,
This is a month that we as Americans celebrate the Labor we put forth to make a living. We are told not to let Masonry interfere with our Labor. Making the family safe and serving them is a Masons desire. This month also leads us toward fall and the turning of leaves further north. God creates beautiful scenes.
One thing we can do in September is to attend lodge and join in some of the activities, that we as Masons do to help the community. What happens when we take a solemn obligation on the Holy Bible and blatantly fail what we swore to do? We have lied before God and man. What excuse do you use to not do what is ask of you?
There is coming a time that Masonry will go the route of the Church. It is going down and will eventually be no more. What will our worldly system be like then?
Do you know of people your lodge has helped? So, don’t you want to be a part of that work? Remember we are here for the fraternity not for our individual accolades. Learn one place of the work and help out by doing that place.
May God richly bless all my brethren. Let God be Praised!
Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain
Brethren All,
Today as we enjoy the freedom of Independence Day, it becomes more evident that our nation does not understand the price of this freedom. The wicked enjoy more freedom than ever. This nation allows more freedom to hate groups than it does to regular law abiding peoples.
The charter that was signed when this nation became free, as we know, was signed by more Masons than any other pure people. It is with great pleasure that I sit and think about this great act. I am proud that the men that signed this charter did it with great pride themselves.
When we look at our nation’s capital and the beautiful Glorious flag, we should salute with pride what all this means. As we look for strength in this nation is seems to be lacking. Let us all stand as Masons, stand with pride in the nation we fought for and loved dearly.
May GOD richly bless America in 2023 and draw his people back to him. In name of our Great Architect of the Universe may grow stronger.
Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain
Brethren All,
June is the month of sweet brides and happy times. The warmth of summer arrives and in the heart of Masons love and humility should arrive constantly. When times seem so harsh in our country and world, yet the caring of a brother mason is always in the forefront. How many times can one brother stand forth in honesty, humility, and with truth toward the Supreme Architect of the Universe (Our God).
When think of the sunrise on beauty, there is so much beauty in Masonry when it is performed correctly. Why tell a newly made brother, you had a great degree when it was performed with so many mistakes it is embarrassing. Truth is what separates a Mason apart from the community.
Today let us all shine as the June sun and bring the true riches of a Mason to this world that we may all stand in accordance with our rituals.
I love all my brethren.
Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain
Brethren All,
As the month of April has slid by without much notice, the month of May is here. To all my brethren and with love to each of you I declare this to be a month of growth in Masonry. Each day we must realize brings us one day closer to meeting our LORD.
The visitations we had so far have brought us to many, many fine Masons we would never have met. The brotherly Love of Masonry is to be the same as hand in hand to each other. Our obligations are very distinctive. The strawberry winter we have just went through is to show us how our God has designed things to come.
People today want to join masonry because they have heard what a great peace it brings to men. One thing we should remember is that, they are joining us not the other way. Remember today quality is still better than quantity.
Let the light of the Great Lights shine through each of us to those less fortunate. In the name of the Great Architect of the Universe may you read this with Peace.
May God’s Healing come to you all.
Right Worshipful and Reverend
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain
Brethren All,
The month of March is a month in which we all look forward to. This month bring us into our Spring season, which is at times brings bright and cheery. This month nice smile, friendly handshakes and brotherly love stands forth in our hearts.
The pain of this month is brought by one brother disrespecting another brother no matter what group you are in or whether you mean to or not.
Brethren who fish, hunt or play golf can find absolute joy this month. Especially to meet on the square and in meetings of the lodge. This is a time when conferences come greatly enjoyed by all Masons. Special meetings show brothers stand as men in aspects of masonry.
Today let us stand hand in hand as it was spoken of in one of our special reports. My Jesus bring joy to us all. God Bless and may your sins be forgiven.
Right Worshipful and Reverend,
Ricky Kilgore, Grand Chaplain
