June, July, August 2019 4th.

Quarter

Voice of the Temple

Official Publication of the Most Worshipful Hiram Grand Lodge A.F. & A. M, Inc.& Naomi Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

Grand Master’s 4th Quarter Message

There was a time when to be accepted into a Masonic Fraternity

one must be exceptional or distinctive. Candidates were tested to
ascertain their qualifications. Initiation was an honor. Each
candidate was to be sponsored by a member in good standing, who
acted as guardian, guide and teacher.

With the premise in mind, one must follow first. If you cannot
follow you cannot lead. We, who are the leaders, are followers of
certain principles and procedures that are the foundation of our
"He who dwells on the shelter of
symbolic understanding. By following these basic principles, a the Most High will rest in the
shadow of the Al mighty."
person will show they have gasped the significance one has to Psalms 91:1
become a member of this ageless institution of service to mankind.
Inside this Issue
Grand Matron’s Message……2
To be of service to another, one must first learn to be true to
Board of Directors………………3
one’s self. Are you able to look within yourself and evaluate your Brothers & Sisters………………4
ability to serve in whatever capacity required? Are you able to cope Recognition...…………………….5
with sacrificing for others without gain for yourself? If given a job To Your Health……………………6
that you know you can’t do, do you go ahead accept the job, botch it Words to Live By………………..7

up and accuse everyone else for making you fail? Or do you admit Sick & Bereaved………………….8

your lack of “know how” and seek the advice of others? Birthdays…………………………….9
Calendar……………………………10
Pictures………………………..11-15
To become a positive member of this Masonic Fraternity one must
be an obedient observer of the laws of this organization.

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Baltimore, MD 21217-3606
(410) 523-2800 Phone
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 A Message from Grand Worthy Matron
Jacqueline Code

The members of the Order of the Eastern Star are dedicated women and men who
sincerely reflect the spirit of Fraternal Love and the utmost desire to work together for a
common good. It gives us the opportunity to give a part of our time, talents and
finances to many projects that benefit mankind.

The Eastern Chapter meetings should be interesting and should be attended regularly.
We need the energies of all of our members to bring ideas and increase the membership
of our Order with dedicated and loyal members.

We should be proud of our Order’s heritage. Thousands of our members have contribut-
ed their time, energy and wisdom in unselfish service to our Order and for the good of
our communities, places of worship, and the world. It is through our fraternal service to
humanity that together we can build a better life for all.

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 Board of Directors
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye
might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.”
Colossians 1:9

June 3, 2019

Greeting from the Board of Directors,

As we recall in our ritualistic studies, the theological ladder which Jacob in his wisdom saw
ascending from earth to heaven, the three principal rounds of which are denominated Faith,
Hope and Charity; and which admonish us to have faith in God, hope in immortality, and
charity to all mankind. Charity being the most principle of the three extends beyond the grave,
through the boundless realms of eternity.

It is through this charity that we become a cheerful giver especially at our Divine Day services
and other services that we asked to donate a monetary offering. For years, most of us
unconsciously pulled out a dollar or two to put in the collection plate not giving any thought as
to what this money helps to achieve. Some of us even joke about being hijacked or make
unselfish remarks about having to part with our hard earned cash. We are not saying that you
should be tiding; however, an increase of at least $5.00 certainly will not break us and
probably will make us feel good inside knowing that we are making a contribution for the
good. During the course of a year, we attend about two Divine Day services and at least four
anniversaries which totals up to an annual output of $30.00 per year at $5.00 a session.

Change is good, faith, hope and charity are a winning formula. Let’s make a conscious effort
to increase our donations starting with the next anniversary or Divine Day service.

Come join us as we move towards the Light.

Fraternally submitted,
Board of Directors

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 Brothers & Sisters Helping Others

On behalf of the Naomi Grand Chapter School of Instruction Staff, we would like to thank the
entire jurisdiction for their support during the school year. Thank you to everyone that donated to
our fundraiser, to everyone that placed an ad in our journal, to each member that was present for the
Grand Chapter Officers visit, to everyone that supported our Farewell and most importantly to
everyone that attended our graduation. Thank you!

One of the tenants of our Order is “Loving Kindness”. Loving kindness can be just a kind word or
gesture, thank you for the kindness you’ve shown to the Staff and the students. We are
truly grateful for your support.

Always remember to lift every Sister up, you may never know when she is down.
“I Am My Sister’s Keeper”

Sis Sabrina M. Rose Sis Earnestine Sutton Sis Denise Douglass

Grand Lecturer Assistant Grand Lecturer Secretary

Sister Lillian A special shout out to my magnificent staff Sister Earnestine Sutton and Sister
Rowuls is Denise Douglass – you made it all come together. No matter what time of day or
night or what was asked of you, you always came through. Thank you for
collecting wigs for
answering the call and for assisting me with moving the School of
Cancer patients. Instruction forward.
The wigs must be
in good, givable Thank you to Grand Worthy Matron Code for the opportunity to mentor and teach;
condition. your leadership and encouragement made the process worthwhile.
They can be left at
the front desk to Thank you to Grand Master Code for your guidance and support during the school
year also, it meant so much to me and the staff.
her attention or
Sister Sabrina M. Rose – Grand Lecturer
contact Sister
Rowuls at We appreciate Beacon Chapter No.10 for participating in MDOT MTA’s Adopt-A-
443-935-1514. Stop program. Their efforts made a difference for transit riders in the State Center
area.

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 On behalf of the Voice of the Temple Staff, we would like to extend a
Congratulations to the OES SOI, Masonic SOI & Warden SOI Graduates!
Rising Star Chapter No 2 Adah Chapter No 5
Sister Adrian Carrington Sister Michelle Sykes
Sister La’Shawn Davis
Sister Linda Hammond Ruth Chapter No 6
Sister LaKeisha Holmes Sister Tonya Bullock
Sister Briell McCoy-English
Sister Cecelia Nichols Mt. Hope No 15
Sister Roneice Boggerson
Beacon Chapter No 10 Sister Aniya Corprew
Sister Shawndra Williams Sister Dayna Diggs
Sister Thlinette Gilliam
Rising Sun Chapter No 18 Sister Maxine Roberts
Sister Kathy Ann Craig Sister Rochelle Williams
Sister Magdalene Fahnbulleh
Sister Melreta Herring Apocalypse Lodge No 15
Sister Eeron Holder Brother William Jenkins, Jr.
Sister Stanila Wilson

Masonic SOI Warden SOI

Maurice D. Brown Jr....................St. John #13 Darrell Cragway....……..…….…..…...St. John #13

Milton Burgess…………… New Bethlehem # 11
Justen Lee.……………………..……Apocalypse #15
Alain Leroy-Morisseau………..Jacob Canty # 32
Windsor McDowell, Jr.……..…..Apocalypse #15
Matthew Wesley……………………...….Eureka # 1
Richard Wright III……….………Apocalypse # 15
James Wesley ………………………..……...Eureka #1
Antoine Hickman…………….….……….Eureka #1
Windsor McDowell, Jr.…….…..Apocalypse #15
Thomas Turner…..…….…..New Bethlehem #11
James Wesley………………….………….Eureka # 1
Norwood Whitaker……………….…….Eureka # 1
Freddie Williams…………New Bethlehem # 11
Richard Wright III……………...Apocalypse # 15

Congratulations to Lady Rosaleita Legrand of Mt. Lebanon Chapter No 27 for being initiated
into Carrie L. Saunders Council No 1 Encampment Ladies of Knights Templar.

Congratulations to Lady Barbara Dozier of Rising Sun Chapter No 18 on her initiation into
Mattie C. Heath Court No 3 Heroines of Jericho. We welcome you to the Court with open
arms!
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 Kindness lifts your Mood
Journal of Happiness Studies

Practicing quite kindness-silently wishing others well or thinking about the hopes and feeling
you share with those around you could raise your own spirits. In a study of adults, those who
did this during a 12-minute walk felt happier, more connected, caring and empathetic,
compared with a control group that simply noticed people’ clothing, hair and makeup. The
study involved young adults, but the results may hold true for older people too.

Keep Your Self Hydrated This Summer

Make sure you’re getting enough liquids and the right relief from the heat.

Many older people may not be sipping enough water to keep themselves well hydrated. That
is partly because they may not feel as thirsty as they did in their younger years. Plus one’s
sense of taste can diminish with age, which means that some foods and drinks that used to
taste good may not be so appealing-including plain old water. These factors can make it hard
to stay cool and hydrated during the sultry summer days, but these five tips can help.

• Make Water Tastier: Add fruit juice, chopped fruit or other flavorful item and mix into a
pitcher or bottle of water.
• Dress To Stay Cool: Wear light colored clothing that are light weight and loose fitting to
allow air to freely flow around your body.
• Choose Fruits And Veggies: These foods like watermelon, strawberry, celery and tomatoes
can keep you hydrated because they contain 90% water or more.
• Whip Up A Smoothie: If you make it at home, you can eliminate the sugar and pack your
smoothie with healthy ingredients.
Prevent Overheating: If you start to feel uncomfortably warm, get into air conditioning or
take a cool shower to prevent heat stroke.
Brought to you by: On Your Health/Consumer Report

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 “That he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but every
word that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord does man live.”
Deuteronomy 8:3

1. Wake Up!! Decide to have a good day. "Today is a day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and
be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

2.Dress Up!! The best way to dress is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to
improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward
appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He
must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards
his soul.” Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything…" Let us
not be weary in doing good for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…" Galatians 6:9-1

5. Look Up! ! To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up!!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not
unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up!!... Your prayers. "Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT
EVERY THING." Philippians 4:

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER

Faith it until you make it.

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 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”
Psalm 46:1

Special Prayers for Our Sick and Bereaved Members

Brother Henry Clements Lodge # 20 Sister Eugenia Starghill, Ruth Chapter #6

PGM Phillip Ajayi Sister Rhonda Gilliam, Mt. Lebanon Chapter #27
Brother Melvin Green, Lodge #6 Sister Edna Jones, Rising Star Chapter #2
Brother William Jackson, Lodge #10

Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the family and friends of our
Bro. Garland Hurt, James L. Nichols, #30

Special Prayers for:

Sister Stanlia Wilson of Rising Sun #18 for the loss of her mother.
Sister Penny Simmons of Beacon Chapter #10 for the loss of her cousin.
Sister Paulette Roberson of Daughters of Job #22 for the loss of her brother.
Sister Margaretta Murphy of Rising Star #2 for the loss of her son.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pasture: he leadeth me
beside the still water. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His name
sake."
Psalm 23:1-3

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 Edna Jones 2nd.
Hasona Moore 1st.
Darlene English 3rd.
Annie Williams 5th.
Torran Claiborne 11th.
Lisa Jackson 7th.
Tonia Lewis 12th.
Melvin Lucas , Sr. 17th. Eileen Jones 7th.

Latonya Jacobs 29th. Kiana Huff 8th.

Tonya Bullock 29th. Carol Cobb 10th.

Craig Milburn 12th.
Darryl Jones 14th.
Deborah Martin 16th.
Sherry Bell 20th.
Vanessa Riley 28th.
Nechelle Coleman 1st.
Tonia Rowlette 31st.
Sarah Mclain 2nd.
Janisha Van Dyke 9th.
Vanessa Booker 10th.
Frances Savoy 17th.
H.L. Winkfield 21st.
Margaretta Murphy 22nd.
Rodney Jones 26th.
Jacqueline Code 29th.
Royce Ann Pittman 30th.

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 DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION COST MORE INFO.

6/1 Jurisdictional Cookout 12pm-5pm Patapsco State Park

6/2 St John’s Day/Divine Day 3:00pm Faith Community & Regaled

Service Eastern United
Methodist Church
6/8 Young Men of Hiram 1:00pm Hiram Grand Lodge Street Clothes

6/15 Hiram Grand Lodge 2:00pm Hiram Grand Lodge Regaled

Grand Session
6/19 Naomi Grand Chapter Grand 7:00pm Hiram Grand Lodge Regaled
Session
6/20 Burial Team Meeting 6:30pm Hiram Grand Lodge Street Clothes

6/23 Jazz Brunch 200pm- VFW Post 6506 Leslie Fleming or

6:00pm 8777 Philadelphia Rd. Sabrina Rose
Rosedale, MD 21237

7/13 Crab Deck & Casino Trip 10:00am- Bus leaves from Lot E $100
1:00pm @10:00am
7/18 Burial Team Meeting 6:30pm Hiram Grand Lodge Street Clothes

8/10 Young Men of Hiram 1:00pm Hiram Grand Lodge Street Clothes

8/15 Burial team Meeting 6:30pm Hiram Grand Lodge Street Clothes

8/18 Enoch Lodge of Perfection 4:00pm- Tall Cedars $60 To purchase

Crab Feast 9:00pm 2501 Putty Hill Ave. tickets call
Parkville, MD 21234 (410) 466-5499 or
(410) 523-2800

Fellowship, Meet, and Eat

On the last Monday of every month, the Brothers of Hiram Grand Lodge meet at the Golden Corral Restau-
rant located at Belair and Rossville Roads at 2:30 pm. There you will find good friends, good fellowship, and
good food. There is plenty of good Masonic knowledge to be shared. All Brothers are welcome!
Brother Lamar Smith --- 410-354-0693

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OES SOI Farewell/Graduation
May 2019
 Hiram Grand Lodge
Inspirational Breakfast
May 2019
 Hiram Grand Lodge
Inspirational Breakfast
May 2019
NGC Diamonds & Jeans Event &
Country Western Event
May 2019
St. John’s Day/ Divine Day Service
June 2019
 The Professional Corner
Brothers and Sister of the Jurisdiction,
Are you an Entrepreneur or business owner?
VOTT wants to let your fellow members know that you are in business.
Advertise your product or service right here in
"The Professional Corner".

Company Name Business Owner/Phone Fax/Email Website

Mary Kay Paulette Roberson proberson1@verizon.net
Cosmetics & Plant Sales (410) 383-0104
International Manage- Management & Raymond Terry, Adocterr@imandcd.com
ment & Development Sr. www.imandcd.com
Capacity Development (443) 393-9340
(443) 534-8430
Executive Tax & Tax & Accounting Henry A. Clem- (240) 588-2669 Fax
Accounting Services Service ents, III etaservices10@gmail.com
In-home or (240) 568-2669
Office Consulting
Notary Penny Simmons pennypooh36@yahoo.com
(443) 562-6876
Reflexology Feet & Hands Massage Gail Dixon gadix104@gmail.com
(410) 594-0814
Custom Sewing Pillows, Annie Williams awill77671@aol.com
etc. (410) 530-7672
Natural Products Oils, Shea Butter & Womson Owens
Shea Butter Lotion (443) 262-5778
My Life Behavioral Counseling Service Womson Owens mylifecenterllc@gmail.com
Health System (443) 415-7413

Photos by Womson Photography Womson Owens

(410) 521-8020
(410) 262-5778
Creative Dee-Signs & Invitations, Programs, Denise Douglass denised44@yahoo.com
Notary Flyers, Newsletters etc. & (443) 787-8900
Notary
Atir Travel Lounge Travel Planner Rita Collins atirtraveloung@gmail.com
www.atirtravelounge.com
Rose Assisted Living, LLC Assisted Living Nettie Savoy roseassistedliving@gmail.com
(240) 305-3230
Four Seasons Lawn Care & Lawn Care Eric Patterson (443) 468-5714
Services, LLC (443) 504-5591

Notary Sabrina Rose smgrose67@gmail.com

240-346-4754

Savvy Chic Cleaning Srvc. Cleaning Service Nettie Gilliam savvychiccleaning1@gmail.com

(410) 301-8197