Tuesday, June 30, 2009

City Council Church Program

Brothers, Sisters and Friends,

On Sunday June 28, I attended the Jersey City, Union County and Paterson's Annual Church program, hosted by Jersey City's, City Council at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Pastor McReynolds preached the sermon "Come into the light," geared towards the brothers and sisters.

Afterwards the brothers, sisters and guest traveled to Masonic Lodge Absalom of David No. 36 for food and refreshment.

Other dignateries in attendance were the GHP Aaron Burroughs, GEC Perry Rice, Past Grand Masters Charlie Knight and Edward Howard as well as the Grand Joint Council President Chris Mainor, the VP Willet Martin, the Associate Grand Matron Aliene Johnston and Past President Hazel Stewart.

For those who are unaware, Bro. Chris Mainor's son was the drummer for the program. We are all proud of the young.

The Local City Council did a wonderful job. Congratulations are in order to the President Sandra Green and VP Trevor Hart. A well done also gpes to the Marshals department for ensuring that everything went well.

Fraternally,

Bro. Raymond Smith
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge

Shriner's Convention

Brothers, Sisters and Friends,

On Saturday, June 27, the Grand Matron and I attended Ishmael Grand Temple and Diane Grand Court's Annual Shrine Convention in Jersey City. The convention was very remarkable!

During the morning session the Nobles and Noble Ladies fellowshiped together for a joint meeting. Afterwards the Nobles ate with the Noble Ladies before seperating to take care of the Business of the Grand Temple and Grand Court.

During the afternoon session the Imperial Potentate Ill. Richard MacMillan Lectured on Shrinedom.

Fraternally,

Bro. Raymond Smith
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge

Response to Website

Brothers, Sisters and Friends,

I’m delighted at the response we have received regarding the Grand Lodge’s Website. We must thank The Grand Lodge Secretary, Bro. Karon Wheeler for his hard work as webmaster.

We will use this site as a vehicle to document the Grand Lodge’s numerous activities. As we enter into the new Masonic calendar year I ask that you stay tuned for numerous messages.

May God bless you and may he forever bless the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge.

Fraternally,

Bro. Raymond Smith
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Greetings!

Brothers and Visitors,

On behalf of the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge, please allow me to greet you in the name of the Supreme Architect of the Universe.

It is truly an honor to be elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of this Great Grand Lodge. As stated during the campaign, we will look to increase the principals of the Beehive and the Forget Me Not Flower to inspire the Brotherhood to reach even greater heights.

It is the intent of the Grand Lodge to use this medium to promote the Grand Lodge’s charitable programs as well as an avenue for inquiring men to locate a place to fellowship with men of like moral character.

We hope you will enjoy the tour of our site and the activities of The M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge.

Fraternally,

Bro. Raymond Smith, 32°

Most Worshipful Grand Master
Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge