Masonic Tips – Page 2

The George Washington Masonic Memorial

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:October 8, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

My wife and are taking a trip to Washington, DC later this month for a long weekend to just "get away". Our focus is intended to be on several of…

Passed to the Second Degree!

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:September 25, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

Tonight, I had the honor of being passed to the second degree of Fellow Craft. It was a bit unnerving at first because my coaches have had very, busy work…

Some More First Degree Work

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:June 22, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

Last night, I had the honor of attending another local lodge in Belton, SC to watch their first degree work for three candidates. Two brothers from my lodge attended, and…

Initiated as an Entered Apprentice!

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:June 15, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

On Tuesday evening, June 12, I was initiated as an Entered Apprentice into the Divver lodge #349 in Anderson, South Carolina. As I reflect back over the evening of my…

The Date Is Set!

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:June 11, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

Today, I received a call from the Master of the lodge, and he said that my Entered Apprentice initiation is scheduled for 7:00PM on Tuesday, June 12. Last week, the…

A Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:June 4, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

I've been a bit concerned lately because I have not yet had any contact with the investigating committee. The next lodge meeting is Tuesday, June 5th, and I've been afraid…

But it’s more than that….

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:May 22, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

When I started looking into Freemasonry, I was overwhelmed by all of the information and varied views about just what it is all about. So I read and read, I…

Moving Forward

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:May 11, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

A couple days ago, I received a letter from the Lodge secretary officially informing me that the Lodge had voted on and accepted my petition, an investigating committee was formed,…

Progress! A Vote!

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:May 6, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

I spoke with my Mason friend from church, and he said that the Lodge had voted on my petition this week, and had formed an investigating committee of three people.…

A Time of Waiting and Patience

Post author:Jim Barr
Post published:April 16, 2007
Post category:Masonic Tips

I told my Mason friend from church that I was reading the book "Freemasons For Dummies". Though he had not heard of it, he was pleased to see that I…

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