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Worthy Grand Matron's Theme 2012 - 2013

Our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Joyce Beabout,

and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Jack Padley,

have chosen the following items for the 2012-2013 Grand Chapter Year

Worthy Grand Matron Clipart can be found - here

Worthy Matron's and Worthy Patron's Objectives can be found - here

Membership Objectives can be found - here

Symbol:

Santa Claus

The Symbol for 2013 SANTA CLAUS To Represent "The Spirit of Giving"Santa has been loved and cherished for generations and symbolizes the generosity and goodwill we feel.  He represents all the goodness and innocence of childhood which we carry with us into our adult life.  He represents the true spirit of giving within us, not the monetary gifts, but the true unselfish giving of ourselves, our friendship, understanding, help, and love that we extend to our family, friends, sisters, and brothers.  The same basic principles that apply to our order.

Emblems:

Santa's Sleigh: What better way to show our "Spirit of Giving" then Santa's Sleigh, knowing that it is used to deliver goodies to boys and girls, big and small everywhere.

Santa's Wish List: Knowing that everyone young and old have their own wish list and wants to be on the "good" list especially at Christmas time. 

Candy Cane: The "J" stands for Jesus My Lord and if turned upside down it represents the Shepherd's Staff and who doesn't love candy canes.

Model A:  Because our Worthy Grand Patron has a fondness for the older model cars.

Fun Emblems:

Worthy Grand Matron - Coca Cola

Coca Cola

Because "It is the real thing", just like our order"

Worthy Grand Patron - Model A      

Jack's Model A

Because I have liked driving the "older" cars.

COLORS:
RED:  Symbolizes strength and love.
GREEN:  Color of Nature, symbolizes growth, hope, and harmony.
BLUE:  My favorite color, and symbolizes loyalty, trust, faith, and truth.
WHITE: To represent goodness, faith, and purity.

(All accented with Silver and Gold)
FLOWERS:
RED ROSE: My favorite flower and to represent the love of the "Elect Lady" and in memory of my sister, Gerry.

LILY: Representing purity and prosperity.
IRIS'S: (All Colors) To represent faith, hope, wisdom and courage.
DAISIES: To represent happiness and friendship.

(All accented with Baby's Breath to add happiness in all we do)
ITENERARY TITLE:

"Santa's Journeys"

THEME:

"Spirit of Giving"

ODES:

Opening Ode: Silent Night

Closing Ode: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

WATCHWORDS:

Faith: To remember that we should be Forwarding All Issues To Heaven

Love: To Show Laughter, Optimism, Volunteerism, Enthusiasm in all we do.

Hope: Helping Other People Everyday

Think: Before we speak we should ask ourselves if what we are going to say is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind, if the answer is no, then maybe what we are about to say should be left unsaid!

Joy: Let us be joyful and happy and let the joy shine in our lives not only to our Sisters and Brothers, but to everyone we meet. (If we add a C & E, for caring and equal, because we are all equal in God's Eyes, then that spells JOYCE!)

WORTHY GRAND MATRON SCRIPTURES:

PSALM 118:24 This is the day the lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

1 CORINTHIANS 13:13  And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

1 CORINTHIANS 16:14 Let all things be done with charity.

PHILLIPPIANS 2:3-4 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind Let each esteem other better than themselves.

MATTHEW 7:7  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

MATTHEW 7:12  Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

EPHESIANS 4:32  And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

1 PETER 4:8  And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

WORTHY GRAND PATRON SCRIPTURES:

JOHN 13: 34-35  I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

PSALM 143:10  Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.  Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.

EPHESIANS 4:32  and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.

GALATIONS: 5:22-23  By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against such things. 

JOHN 15:12-13  This is my commandment, that  you love one another as I have loved you.  No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.

WORTHY GRAND MATRON SONGS:
White Christmas
Silent Night
What Child is This
O Come All Ye Faithful
Hark the Harold Angels Sing
Little Drummer Boy
Away in the Manger
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Jingle Bells
Here Comes Santa Claus
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Winter Wonderland
WORTHY GRAND PATRON SONGS:
 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
 In the Garden
 Just a Closer Walk with Thee 
 
He Touched Me 
 
How Great Thou Art 
 
He Lives 
 
Trust and Obey 
 
I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennet 
 
Crazy by Patsy Cline 
 
Make the World Go Away by Ray Price 
 
For the Good Time by Ray Price
 Wind Beneath My Wings
CHARITIES FOR 2012-2013:

"Make A Wish" Missouri Foundation:      Wish List

We have designed a pin depicting a child with their "Wish List".  All proceeds from the sale of this pin will be donated to this project.

Youth - Job's Daughters, Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay:

Our Future - without them, we will cease to be. We are asking you support this with the coin march on the night of "DDGM's Official Visit" in your chapter. 

Shriners Childrens Hospital:        Sleigh   

 We have designed a Santa's Sleigh pin to be sold with the proceeds going to this project.

Ronald McDonald House:      Candy Cane             

We have designed a Candy Cane pin to be sold with the proceeds going to this project.

"Rite Care" Scottish Rite:     Model A     

We have designed a Model A to be sold with the proceeds going to this project.

MoChip:

What a worthwhile project our Masonic Order has going. We all need to do everything in our power to continue this. We will support it this year with Penny a Day.

IN HOUSE CHARITIES:

Educational Fund Board: This fund makes it easier for us, our Children and Grandchildren to get an education.  A request will be made that the funds from the "Friendship Night" coin march from each Chapter in the State be made to Educational Fund Board.

 
 

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