Living Past Masters
Masonic Birthdays
May
Bentley L Carter, ‐ 05/13/61
Robert J Gravatt – 05/17/62
Roy E Morton – 05/05/71
Herbert J Atkinson PGM – 05/31/72
G Thomas Taylor,III PJGD – 05/31/72
James D Riggs – 05/31/72
Kenneth A Copeland – 05/23/73
*Richard M. Frazer, ‐ 05/23/75
*William J. Joyce,PM ‐ 05/07/76
birthdays continued...
Merle E Holland,Jr – 05/12/76
Robert F Quinn – 05/11/77
*Curtis R. Jones, ‐ 05/04/79
Robert A Myers – 05/12/80
*Michael P. Fusca ‐ 05/29/81
George E Wilhelm – 05/18/83
*David D. Laird,PM, ‐ 05/18/84
Kenneth W Boulden,Jr – 05/15/85
*Allan N. Rogers ‐ 05/03/91
*Glenn F. Davis Jr ‐ 05/08/98
*Sean A. Keblen ‐ 05/08/98
Michael P Maxwell – 05/23/07
*Matthew W. Nussle ‐ 05/20/08
James P Twenge, PM – 05/03/12
Eric J Comely – 05/16/16
*Titus T. Garnett ‐ 05/02/17
Robert C Wright – 05/17/17
* Denotes membership in Christiana Lodge 35
Psalm 23 is one of the most popular and beloved psalms in the Bible. We often hear it recited at
church or during times of mourning, yet it's more than just a beautiful, poetic stanza.
Before David became king of Israel, he was a shepherd. He took care of and protected flocks of sheep,
and he wrote this psalm describing God as a shepherd and God's people as His flock.
Through this beautiful metaphor, Psalm 23 gives us invaluable insights into the character of God and
His plan for His children.
The Lord is my Shepherd -- That's RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want -- That's SUPPLY!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures -- That's REST!
He leadeth me beside still waters -- That's REFRESHMENT!
He restoreth my soul -- That's HEALING!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -- That's GUIDANCE!
For His name sake -- That's PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, -- That's Testing
I will fear no evil -- That's PROTECTION!
For thou art with me -- That's FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me -- That's COMFORT!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies -- That's HOPE!
Thou anointest my head with oil -- That's CONSECRATION!
My cup runneth over -- That's ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life -- That's A BLESSING!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord -- That's SECURITY!
Forever -- That's ETERNITY!
Face it, God loves you. What's most valuable is not what we have in our lives but who we have in
our lives.
I'll repeat: it is not what we have in our lives. It's who we have in our lives.
Remember that. Let this Psalm give you comfort when you are in a time of distress, pain, grief,
discouragement, disappointment. I pray that it will also encourage you by showing you that you have
nothing to fear because God is your ever present help.
Masons Keeping Communities Strong
To enhance the support of our community by supporting our veterans and First Responders and all those of service
Have You Considered
Leaving A Legacy?
Have you considered leaving a Legacy to your lodge, St. John's Lodge No 2? If you have, please make sure that St. John's Lodge No 2 is included in your Wills and Trusts so that your legacy can continue to help promote Freemasonry in the State of Delaware long after you have left your brethren behind. Freemasonry in Delaware has just celebrated its 200th anniversary. With your help, maybe it can celebrate its 300th one day.
Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil...it has no point!
‐ Billy Graham
"Freemasonry is an ancient and respectable institution, embracing individuals of every nation, of every religion, and of every condition in life. Wealth, power and talents are not necessary to the person of a Freemason. An unblemished character and a virtuous conduct are the only qualifications for admission into the Order." ‐ Andrew Jackson
