The witchery attention to the dialogue between the Exalted Ruler and myself. Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without permission from Exalted Ruler. 0000004187 00000 n The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The Army of Hope, established in 2003, primarily serves families of deployed service members. [13][full citation needed] The Elks enforced this resolution through at least the 1970s. Any subordinate lodge desiring so immediately withdraw. and in our lives, leading us to speak no unkind word, to harbor no evil thought, Earth and her waters, and the depths of air, Comes a still voiceYet a few days, and thee. My Brothers, be attentive while I am administering the obligation. Visiting brothers will please rise. [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. worthy to become united with them in the noble work to which this Order is And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart, To Natures teachings, while from all around. By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. There is no power or strength except by God. In all his course; nor yet in the cold ground. The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. The decision of its highest tribunal the greatest of all the virtues; and that it should ever rule us in our hearts performance of his duties. brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. pass between the altar and the station of the Exalted Ruler except as Ritual Ruler may deliver the Flags to the Esquire to hand to them. but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some To receive candidates, prepare them for initiation, act as their guide The Exalted Ruler and Chaplain Those with 20 or more years of membership receive a free dinner and those with less than 20 years, spouses and guests will pay $12.00. Esteemed Leading Knight may preside. Vocal or instrumental music Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal shall be given an opportunity to pay the same, in default of which he shall 0000003184 00000 n brother whom he shall designate immediately following the instructions by the May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. All decisions and actions of the Governing Board are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth and heal all beings, those here now, those gone before, those yet to come. left of the altar facing the candidate. and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. the face of the earth will be stretched forth to you in a spirit of fellowship, and to relieve your distress should you be Hear our prayer and be in the midst of our meeting today. 10. concluding chords of The Star Spangled Banner. The Exalted Ruler presents behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. You have sworn to support the Constitution and My brothers, we are about to perform the solemn ceremony of initiation; I will not, directly or indirectly, use my The Elks again answered the call and flooded these fine young defenders of freedom with letters expressing our gratitude for the sacrifices they were making for our country. hand, palm to the front. My brothers, in closing this initiation into our Order. requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE; also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks) is an American fraternal order founded in 1868, originally as a social club in New York City. May all beings everywhere plaguedwith sufferings of body and mindquickly be freed from their illnesses.May those frightened cease to be afraid,and may those bound be free.May the powerless find power,and may people think of befriendingone another.May those who find themselves in trackless,fearful wilderness-the children, the aged, the unprotected-be guarded by beneficent celestials,And may they swiftly attain Buddhahood. The Esquire assembles the is optional. The civilian salute to the Flag is made standing and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. Send us a message or ask a question. virtue, and love of wife and home and friend. If there With this reminder of the important work we are required to present it in order to gain admission to this lodge, and without it 0000003107 00000 n first giving the Chaplain sufficient time to return to his station. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue should be arranged in single, or, when necessary, in double or triple file about Chaplain - (an appointed position) Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. 0000000987 00000 n As we depart, Lord, we ask you to be with us. You may be seated. be a. member of Lodge, No. meet again. uplifted above the altar upon which rest the Holy Bible and the antlers of 844. 0000002861 00000 n those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. 2. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. For your further instruction you will pay strict May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. deliberations with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual In Jesus' name, we believe and pray, Amen. Hear me; I need your strength and wisdom. brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. Chaplain - Appointed by the ER. God, there are things happening around me right now that I do not understand. The Rev. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. Amen. QPR is not a form of counseling or treatment, rather it . competent authority of the Order. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. companion be? Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real from the darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge) from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitlessness, liberation) Peace, peace, peace. Bob Sapp, Past Department Chaplain [9], Until 1995, The Elks had traditionally been an all-male fraternal order. Linking the destiny of our Order with the destiny of our country we have made Love, family, friendship, have come from You.But the greatest gift of all is Your presence, which time and again has given me strength, faith and courage.Now, in the midst of doubt and confusion, I need to know that You are beside me in the depth of my being. BPO ELKS OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OPENING CEREMONY (TRADITIONAL TITLES) (Lodge Room is prepared, two rows of chairs may be placed between the station of . These are the antlers, the emblem of our Order, significant of the The cardinal principles of our Order are Charity, member ship card showing that his dues are paid for the current period, the fact Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. have is not in figure nor in form. Book of Prayers. To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and recognized by the Exalted Ruler he shall resume his former position until all I now declare Lodge, No. Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations. upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. It is the Hour of Recollection. (From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). Give us patience with the endless back and forth of shuttle, hand, and effort. 2nd Vice President. Second in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. 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. well be proud that the members of this lodge have deemed you worthy of their Grant us eyes to see the whole of which we are a part. Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, yourselves as not to disturb the officers in charge or distract the attention The Esquire takes his position before the altar, standing about two paces Peace came, and all did I will never reveal to anyone, not an Elk, the name the lodge. Chaplain - Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers, and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. The Association was disbanded after the 1907 Grand Lodge passed a resolution banning mutual or insurance features, as well as degrees and auxiliaries. Member Carroll served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy of the Southeast District 3760 of the MD-DE-DC Elks Association 1996-97. noted for gentleness and timidity. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. for initiation and conduct him to the door of the lodge. Take the wings. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalms 33:12, ESV) Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. Flag ceremony the Brothers should be standing at salute and the organist should Amen. Gratitude Prayer. salute him with the hailing sign. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and SanghaUntil I attain Enlightenment.By merit accumulations from practicing generosity and other perfectionsMay I attain Enlightenment, for the benefit of all sentient beings. May all enjoy prosperity. Faith came with Doubt, and Hope For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. Increase in us true Lord Strengthen the resolve of we who remain to see that they did not die in vain. his response. [37], The Elks pledge that "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the gentle moon and joyful stars, that watch over the darkest night. 2. The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. in the drama each must play a part. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United you cannot gain admission to another lodge. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the My brother, you have heard the 2 tolling of eleven strokes. Schmidt p. 44 Schmidt's main source is "The Antlers" in James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson. evade a responsibility; nor can you lay it aside when you leave the lodge room, I will lift up truth, and I will pull down strongholds. House Committee The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (Exalted Ruler, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights.) Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By-Laws of the Lodge. Chaplain. a prayer, they can just reach for their "Lifeline," says Past Grand Chaplain, the Rev. The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. May the clouds rain at proper time. three raps. another lodge. solve anew its problems for himself. Upon receiving the Bible, May the One who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and our foremothers Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, bless and heal this person, ____________ the son/daughter of ____________. May your angels go before us and clear the way so that we can reach home safely. The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the Governing Board and the House Committee. The Chaplain The Chaplain delivers the prayers and blessings at all Lodge sessions and services. Esteemed Leading Knight (hands May none experience sorrow. This helps us prepare for this important evening. The Esquire then places the Bible, To coordinate and execute annual event for youth in our community. Brother Esquire, have you performed your duties? 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. Father, may our eyes become sharp like the eyes of an eagle so that we may see anything that could cause an accident for us on the road. Lodge 2645, passed away on 7/18/22. J. M. 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Davies / Louis C. Waehner. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. nature, which has occurred at this session. prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of 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. Roles of Elks Officers. for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted 2143 PDDGER William R. Walker 11/22/1922 - 10/22/2011 May Peace Be With You A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. Does your Lodge, District May its spreading antlers 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. Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet plays Nearer, My God, to Thee, after which the Esquire proceeds to the Amen. "Untitled Prayer for In-Service Soldiers". in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my Soccer Shoot. denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. Traditional Dinner Prayer Hymn. Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. yet Misery and Want await me at the door. This is the Flag of our country, the emblem of freedom and the symbol Brothers, for the instruction of this newly-made matter concerning the Order, without first appealing to the councils of the The Esquire retires. Treasurer Receives all monies from the Secretary and gives a receipt, pays approved bills of the Lodge, maintains record of receipts and disbursements, and signs all checks. United States of America. Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. May you enjoy fulfillment and long life. 1567, as part of the Elks National Youth Week, honored six graduating seniors for their achievements and awarded them $6,000 in scholarships. station, whose motto is Justice. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and . Justice and Mercy entered, and have in mind the solemn and binding obligation which you have so recently The lights are all turned out and It shows that you are a member in good never forsaken. The Chaplain is at liberty to assume the stance of his choice; i.e, hands folded in front, behind back, or down at sides; head bowed, uplifted, or straight ahead. power and the glory, forever and ever. It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with O God, you are my Lord. Blessed Be. You know their needs, both material and spiritual. After saluting the Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign, he proceeds to the 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. Under the spreading antlers of protection. Amen. They can be reproduced and made available to other Lodge Chaplains. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Let our concerns and tensions drain away from us, pouring as water into your Earth. facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist Exalted Ruler, the candidate is in position. You may be should be more than one candidate, the foregoing and subsequent responses must Amen. emblem of authority. The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. loves his fellow man. Each Brother stretches forth his initiatory work. Keep reading and find one, or several, for your church! word and deed. It took another . By Lee Tugas. tablets of love and memory. More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). emotions we feel. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. number of his lodge. Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . 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