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TRESTLE BOARD

LEESBURG LODGE No. 58FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF FLORIDA200 Richey RoadLeesburg, Florida 34748Phone: 352-787-5696 Email: [email protected]

Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Each Month at 7:00pmChartered January 15th, 1868

January 2015Vol. XV Issue I

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Officers for 2015Worshipful Master Bro. Ron Glover………………..874-9504Senior Warden Br. Jeff Lamb (Sherri)..……….. .753-0277Junior Warden Br. Wayne Reynolds.(Linda)407-484-0096

Treasurer WLarry Duff (Brenda)………..874-2164

Secretary W∴ Hank DeBerry (Paula)...….. 430-0238Lodge ...............................……. 787-5696

Senior Deacon Br. Ed Spencer………………….324-2134

Junior Deacon Br. Pedro Arroyo (Marcia)…….. Senior Steward Br. James M. Thomas………….. Junior Steward Br. Norman Novis (Alona)……. Tyler W∴Jim Angelos…………………… 255-1724 Chaplain Vacant

Marshal W John Haas (Tina)………….360-9114Organist VacantLodge Instructor W∴Hank DeBerry (Paula)……...330-7311

Lodge Historian R ∴ W∴ Joseph T. Price …..…. 787-0652

Librarian W∴ Larry Duff (Brenda)……….874-2164

Trestle Board W∴Hank DeBerry (Paula)…….. 330-7311Trestle Board Printing Leesburg Printing …………….. 787-3348Lodge Web Mail [email protected]

Committees for 2015

Board of Relief

Chairman W∴M∴Ron Glover, Jeff Lamb, Wayne Reynolds

Lodge Property

Chairman Jeff Lamb, W∴Don McIntyre, W∴ Jim Angelos,

W∴ John Haas, W∴M∴Ron Glover

Finance - Investments Budget

Chairman Jeff Lamb, R∴W∴ Ken Graves,

W∴Tom Russell, W∴Larry Duff, W∴ John Haas

Vigilance

Chairman W∴ John Haas, W∴Bob Browning, Jeff Lamb,

Charity Scholarships

Chairman W∴ John Haas, Sec. W∴Hank DeBerry, Ed Spencer

Education

Chairman W∴Hank DeBerry, WMRon Glover, Jeff Lamb

Lodge Mentors

Chairman W∴Larry Duff, W∴Hank DeBerry, all Past Masters

Catechism

Chairman W∴Don McIntyre, Sr., W∴Bob Browning, Jeff Lamb

Petitions Investigation

Chairman W∴M∴Ron Glover, W∴Larry Duff, W∴ Hank DeBerry

Investigations Interviews

W∴M∴ Ron Glover will appoint as needed

Funeral

Chairman W∴ Jim Angelos, W∴Bob Browning, Ed Spencer

Activities Awards

Chairman W∴M∴ Ron Glover, W∴ John Haas, Jeff Lamb,

Wayne Reynolds

Officers meet at 6:00pm, first stated meeting, Committee Chairman

meet the second meeting of each month for business and planning.

Living

Past Masters

Charles Porter 1959G. Kiser Hardaway 1964Jack Holloway 1968R ∴W∴Ray Richardson 1969*William “Ed” Davison 1974

Robert H. Smith 1977R ∴W∴Colin Crews 1980^*

H. C. Connell 1985R ∴W∴Theodore Jansen 1986*R ∴W∴Joseph T. Price 1987*Michael Dozier 1988John H. Meier V 1989Jay A. Frizzell, Jr. 1992Raleigh Sorenson 1993/1994Don Barfield 1996Tom Russell 1997/1998/2002Mervyn Harris 1999R ∴W∴Kenneth Graves 2000*R ∴H∴ Thomas E. Beach 2001Robert H. Browning 2003/2004R ∴W∴Dennis Ricker

2005/2007^*Roland P. Gibson 2006Bill Green 2008Richard Ecott 2009Donald McIntyre, Sr. 2010Randall Jesmok 2011Larry Duff 2012Jim Angelos 2013John Haas 2014

Affiliated

Past Masters

Carl AnzelmoHenry DeBerry

M∴W∴Joseph BrearleyJack DelauterRobert C. GlecklerRobert Kennedy

Clifford MooreFrank PeregrinGlenn A. Reynolds*^Edwin RobbinsRobert L. WelchForest Case*Wayne ParksFred LintRaymond D TrudeauJohn R. HaasGary TowneJim Campbell

^ Past District Instructor * Past DDGM

# Past Grand Master

18th Masonic District

DDGM R ∴W∴ Ed Mayfield 352-751-3532Cell: 352-348-9730

District Instructor R ∴H∴

Alan Heist 407-718-5841

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Chaplin’s Corner

My Brothers, as we start the New Year, let us give thanks to all that have made this past yearsuch a wonderful time in our lives. Let us reflect back on the good times in the past year and whatthey have meant to our Lodge and our Brothers and ourselves. Let us remember with love and caring

those Brothers who passed this last year and keep their families and loved ones in our prayers. This is a timeof renewal for everyone, a fresh start and a clean slate. Let us not forget the simple things in life that give us joy and make us who we are. Let us start anew with dedication to our Craft and dedication to the country welove and hold dear. During these trying times let us not think of violence and hate but get back on the right path toward a nation of caring neighbors and helping hands across our land. Brothers, may the Great Archi-tect of the Universe grant you peace and love in the coming year and may he watch over and keep you, yourfamilies and loved ones safe from sickness and harm. If you know of any sickness of distress, please let theLodge know, so we can offer comfort or a call.

LIGHT FROM THE E ST

W M Ron Glover

As I sit typing this I am trying to come to grips with some of the emotions I’ve been feeling since being

elected as Worshipful Master of Leesburg Lodge. Excitement, Anticipation, Fear & Dread are just a few of themajor ones I’ve been experiencing.

I’m looking forward to working with all the officers in the line. I feel we are going to have a good, fun

year. We’ve got some exciting things planned for this upcoming year and before we start I want to thank all the

brothers that agreed to sit in a chair or on a committee. I also want to thank all the Past Masters for their advice

and words of encouragement. Your advice and suggestions are always welcomed and appreciated. I’ve said it before but I want you to know that I take all criticism to heart and welcome it. It shows you care about Masonryand our Lodge.

With that being said, it’s always hard for me to put down in words what Masonry means to me. I have

wanted to be a Mason for just about as long as I can remember. I can remember my father, uncles, and cousinswearing their rings and talking about matters that despite being way over my head at the time intrigued me as towhat they were about. I can remember my father dressing up in his white tux jacket and leaving for the Lodgeand wondering what in the world was going on down there. I was hooked at an early age but it wasn’t the rings,

or the secrets, or the pretty cool white tux jacket that inspired me to be a mason. It was the fact that these menwere indeed all good men. Good fathers, brothers, uncles, cousins. Good family men. Men that helped eachother, helped friends and family, and helped strangers without expecting anything in return. I knew enough thento know that what they stood for was something right and decent and it was something I wanted to be a part of.

I remember, vaguely, being present at the building of the current Lodge building. I can remember goingto one of the installations where my father was going into a chair and I don’t know if anybody can realize how

awe inspiring that lodge building is to a young child. It’s hard to imagine that 30 plus years later I’m going to be

sitting in the East of that very same lodge room. I only say this, Brothers, so you will know the sincerity I havewhen I say, that it is an honor I cannot put into words that you have elected me to serve our Lodge.

I look forward to serving you. Let us start our labors for the year. Let us work and agree.

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From the West

Bro Jeff Lamb

Looking back over 2014 I feel we had a positive year and I will miss being Senior Dea-con. WM John Haas did a fantastic job in keep-

ing our lodge on the right track and hope thathe will continue to be an influential member atLeesburg #58. We had a great time together asofficers and I enjoyed practicing for the degreeswith Brother Haas and the other officers. I be-lieve we put on some of the best degree work inour district though 2014, it's just too bad so fewBrothers saw us in action.

I would like to congratulate Ron Glover

on being elected Worshipful Master for the newyear, during our time together he has relayedsome of his ideas to me, and I am very excitedto assist him in any way I can to make his yeara success. It is a true pleasure to know him as a

person and I am proud to call him my friendand Brother. I am certain he will do a great jobas WM, and wish him all the best throughoutthis new year.

Last of all I would like to thank theBrothers for electing me to Senior Warden, Ihope to be humble to the Past Masters, a leaderto the new Brothers, and a closer friend to allthe members of not only our lodge, but to all

the brothers I meet throughout 2015.

From the Secretary

W Hank DeBerry

Hello my Brothers! Thank you for once again show-ing the world you have no idea what you are doing by electing me Secretary again! Just kidding Broth-ers, I am truly honored by your support and election

of me to this high office. I will strive to give youmy very best this year and stay on top of all things inthe Lodge.

We have managed to trim the NPD list downto six names Brothers and I am sorry to say thatthose six have not responded at all to our attempts atcontact. Brothers, please, if you know someone whois in arrears in their dues, have them contact theLodge. There is no shame in going on the EmeritusList and better that, than losing all your years of Ma-sonic service.

I would like to take this opportunity to con-

gratulate all the Brothers that were elected to officein the Lodge. I know they will do their very best forthe Lodge and the Brothers in it. Those appointedofficers chosen are to be congratulated and thankedfor stepping up and helping out. Their help keepsthis Lodge running. I know that the WorshipfulMaster has some very good plans in the works thisyear and I sincerely hope that all the Brothers willcome out and support his efforts.

Brothers as this is the start of a new year Iwould like to ask a large favor of you. Could you please update all your information for our records. Iwant to make sure that you keep current on the hap- penings in the Lodge and any new updates fromGrand Lodge so that you can be a part of the whole process. A two minute phone call is about all itwould take to make this as simple and easy as possi- ble. That way I can update your records with GrandLodge and our own records in the Lodge office. Idon’t think this is asking too much Brothers sinceyou are the ones who will benefit from this. I prom-ise you will not receive any unnecessary contactfrom me or the Lodge office. If you wish you can be

placed on the do not call list and it will be enteredinto your record. Part of the problems we have hadin the past getting the dues taken care of, is not hav-ing a correct address to send the notice to. Also, not being able to contact by phone or email, to find outif the Brother is still able to pay or has passed. Thisis vital information that we need to know to report toGrand Lodge each year in our End of Year Report tothe Grand Secretary. I sincerely thank you allBrothers and want to wish you the Happiest of NewYears!

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Brothers,

Thank you for electing me as Junior War-den. Hopefully, I'll surpass all your expecta-

tions of the duties of a Junior Warden. I planon preparing great meals with the brotherswho work in the kitchen with me. I havesome good recipes for dinners this month andnext. There will be no breakfasts served untilApril because of the way the weekends fallwith the first Saturday and the second Sundayoccurring in the same weekend.

January's dinner is a choice of chicken stuffedwith spinach, Ricotta and Provolone cheeseswith marinara sauce and spaghetti or home-made meatloaf with mashed potatoes andgravy. Sides include carrots and green beansand salads. Desserts to follow.

Look forward to seeing all my brothers withtheir wives and guests at the dinner.

Thank you,

Wayne Reynolds

Junior Warden

Jan 1- Happy New Year

Jan 1 - Mt Dora Officer Installation - 7:00 PM

Jan 3 - Leesburg Officer Installation - 10:00 AM

(No Breakfast this month)

Jan 3 - Wildwood Officer Installation - 3:00 PM

Jan 5 - Clermont Officer Installation - 7:30 PM

Jan 6 - Stated Communication - 7:00 PM

Jan 8 - Eustis Officer Installation - 7:30 PM

Jan 10 - The Villages Officer Installation - 2:00 PM

Jan 11 - Second Sunday Dinner - 11:30-1:00 PM

Jan 14 - Open Books/School of Instruction- 6:30 PM

Jan 20 - Stated Communication - 7:00 PM

Jan 21 - Masters & Wardens Leesburg

Installation of 2015 Officers - 7:30 PM

Jan 21 - Memorial Lodge Installation of Officers-9:00PM

Jan 27 - EA Degree - Leesburg @ 6:30 PM

Jan 29 - OES Fifth Tea Leesburg - 6:30 PM

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

January 2015 From the South

Bro Wayne Reynolds

Once again Brothers and Sis-ters we ask that you please

DO NOT drive on the grassnext to the Lodge parking lot.It is leaving ruts in theground and they are hard tomow over. Thank You!

-Yard Maintenance Guy-

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Name(s) of Those Who Attended:

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Please leave completed slips on the Secretary’s desk at the Stated Communications, or email W. Hank DeBerry

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Masonic Education Worksheet

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Leesburg Announcement Forms

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2 14 TRESTLE BOARD SPONSORS

YOUR NAME HERE - INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE FOR ONLY $20.00

Current year or any part thereof - HELP US KEEP YOU INFORMED!

John Dean Hank & Paula DeBerry Larry & Brenda Duff

Jim Angelos William & Sharen Aston Joe Schlegal

Suzanne Mina John & Tina Haas Jim & Becky Campbell

Richard Follett Ed Spencer George A. Brown

Bob & Carolyn Browning Ken Graves George Shoemaker

Betsey Jordan Bill & Sharon Staple RW Ed Mayfield

Gareld Grimes Dennis & Ginny Ricker Ronald J. Glover

Ronald W. Glover

If you would like to be a sponsor in 2014, please see the secretary with your donation. Your

donations are applied to the monthly mailing costs of the Trestle Board, we need 60 sponsors to

cover the yearly mailing costs. Sponsorship is 20.00 for the year or any part thereof. Our Goal

for this year is 60 sponsors. Please consider a sponsorship.

"You get out of Masonry only what you put in it."

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RAINBOW

ASSEMBLY

No. 79 at Mt. Dora

Let’s not forget the young Ladies of our local

Rainbow Chapter. They need our support.We should also remember they are the futureof our Ladies organizations and future leaders in ourcommunities. Meetings are at 7:00pm on the 2ndand 4th Mondays of each month at Mt. Dora Lodge.

Know a young Lady who might want to join,you can contact Chapter Mom Debbie Dyer at 407-908-6973 or Chapter Dad Warren Shippee at 321-689-6661.

Attend a meeting and be impressed.

DEMOLAY

CHAPTER

At EustisLet’s also not

forget the young Men of our local DeMolay Chapter.They also need our support. We should also

remember they are the future of Masonry and futureleaders in our communities. Meetings are at 7:00pmon the 1 and 3rd Monday’s of each month at Eustis

Lodge. Know a Man who might want to join, youcan contact “Granddaddy” Philip Paul at 407-832-

8771. Attend a meeting and be impressed.

HELP BY SUPPORTING OUR MASONIC YOUTH

18th MASONIC DISTRICT

LODGES

Stated Communication Meetings

Leesburg No. 58 1st and 3rd Tuesday

Umatilla No. 65 1st and 3rd Monday

Clermont No. 226 1st and 3rd Monday

Eustis No. 85 2nd and 4th Monday

Villages No. 394 2nd MondayTavares No. 234 2nd and 4th Tuesday

Wildwood No. 92 2nd and 4th Tuesday

Groveland No. 190 2nd and 4th Thursday

Mt. Dora No. 238 1st and 3rd Thursday

Have YOU Traveled Lately?

HIGH TWELVEMeeting Times & Locations

Hawthorne Masonic High Twelve No. 547 -

Meets at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdayof each month at Golden Corral, 1720 CitrusBlvd. (Hwy 27/441) – Leesburg, FL. Tel: 352-

728-3911.

Tri-County Masonic High Twelve meets10:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday of each month at LaHacienda Recreation Center, The Villages.Reservations for lunch due by the Thursday be-fore the meeting, call Rita at 750-5561.

If you are not getting as much from

life as you want to, then examine the

state of your enthusiasm.

- Brother Norman Vincent Peale

"The proper function of man is to live, notto exist. I shall not waste my days in try-

ing to prolong them. I shall use my time. "

Bro. Jack London

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Scottish Rite

www.OcalaSR.com or www.SROrlando.com

Ocala Scottish Rite meets the first Monday of each month,at 7:30pm.at Ocala Scottish Rite Center, 3632 NE 7th Street, Ocala,Fl.

Orlando Scottish Rite meets at 1485 Grand Road, WinterPark, Fla. on the 4th Friday of each month, except, November,which is on the third Friday and dark in December, meetings at7:30pm.

York Rite Bodies

“A Continuation of the Blue Lodge”www.flgyr.org

Ocala York Rite Bodies – Meetings at Belleview Lodge No. 95

Ocala Chapter No. 13 - Meets Second Wednesday of January,March, May, September and November beginning at 7:30 PM.

Ocala Council No. 22 - R&S Masters - Meets Second Wednes-day of February, April, June, October and December beginning at7:30 PM.

Ocala Commandry No. 19 - Knights Templar - Meets on thefourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

Lake/Sumter York Rite Bodies - Meetings at Leesburg Lodge 58 Eustis Chapter No. 33, Meets on the first Wednesday at 7:30

PMGolden Triangle Council No. 28 — Royal & Select Masters -

Meets first Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

Chapter and Council will alternate on who begins first.

Triangle Commandery No. 38 – Knights Templar — Meets on thesecond Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, except in July andAugust.

Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 84

Lady Theresa Fox PM – Worthy Matron

W∴

Hank DeBerry PP — Worthy PatronLady Paula DeBerry PM — SecretaryW∴ Robert Welch PGP – Treasurer

There will be NO meeting this month because it falls on the 1st

of January and is a holiday. Be sure and check your calendars

for the “Fifth Tea” on January 29th for all incoming Secretar-

ies and Worthy Matrons. It will be at Leesburg Lodge at

6:30PM

Editors Note: All articles and informa-

tion must be received by the editor

prior to the 23rd of the publishing

month for inclusion in the next issue.

Articles can be e-mailed to:

[email protected]

January Birthdays

Jan 1 - Claude Lovell Jr.Jan 1 - Gary TowneJan 2 - C.M. CarrollJan 3 - Ransford Potter IIJan 4 - Fred ConnerJan 4 - Ed Kerr Sr.

Jan 7 - Donnell BarfieldJan 8 - Michael MaravichJan 8 - Dennis BurtchallJan 8 - Roger RaynerJan 9 - Osgood GriffithJan 11 - Richard GordonJan 11 - John TaylorJan 12 - Bob GrenierJan 12 - John MooreJan 15 - Dean SeverJan 16 - Sam WeekleyJan 16 - Frank Toth

Jan 18 - Robert BraunJan 18 - Jim AngelosJan 21 - Brian GannawayJan 22 - Mervyn HarrisJan 24 - Steve WillmanJan 25 - Dick CartierJan 26 - Kent WilliamsJan 27 - Emory Guess

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Stewards – theydon’t really domuch, do they?

The Lodge Stewards are ex-actly what their name implies: The flight attendantsof the Lodge. They assist Brethren with mobility is-

sues, fetch glasses of water for officers, etc. Duringtimes of Refreshment, they serve meals, clean tables,help in the kitchen, etc. Their ceremonial duties inthe Lodge include assisting the Junior Deacon in preparing the candidate for degrees and in purging theLodge.The Junior Steward is seated on the left of the JuniorWarden in the South. The Senior Steward, on theright of the Junior Warden in the South. They carryrods and their emblem is the cornucopia, symbolizing plenty for all. During hours of Refreshment, they re-

port to the Junior Warden. During hours of Labor,they report to the Junior Deacon.The logical place to start is to ask, “What is a stew-ard?” The word, steward, has an interesting etymol-

ogy. It literally means, “sty-ward”— the manager ofthe pigsty. Pretty high quality, huh? In the originalAnglo-Saxon it is a pig keeper. Later, it was appliedto the person who managed the activities in a noble-man’s hall. He was the ward, or manager, of that

place where the king or a nobleman would welcomeguests, hear requests, make judgments, hold feasts,

and other sorts of things. He was in charge of makingsure that there was plenty of food for everybody, andthat the guests were introduced and dismissed at the proper times, and so forth.But over time, a steward’s responsibilities expandedto include the management of the entire estate of thenobleman, or other rich men. If he had a business,then a steward would be the chief manager of that business for him. He would supervise servants or em- ployees. Depending on the sort of business that ithappened to be, he would collect rents, or payments;

he would keep the books; he would order provisionsand supplies making sure that the storeroom was keptwell stocked. And, he did many other things that the boss either could not do, or did not need to be both-ered with.The word manager has replaced this term. We do notuse steward very much anymore. We have evendropped the term for the stewards and stewardesseson passenger planes; they are now flight attendants.

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While visiting a newly initiated brother at home one

day, the new brother ′s wife took me to one side and

said her husband had started behaving very strange

since joining.

I asked in what way?

She said that he locks himself in the toilet for hours

on end mumbling to himself with his little blue book.

Later that evening I turned the talk to lodge, and

asked him how he was getting on.

Oh fine was his reply.

I asked him about his behavior and if there was any-

thing wrong.

No, was his reply.

So why read the book there?

Well he said "It′s the only TYLED room in thehouse"....

A Doctor and Plumber are in the same Lodge. On

Sunday Morning the Doctor wakes up to find his toilet

blocked. So he rings the Plumber.

But I don′t work Sundays! Can′t it wait until tomor-

row. The Doctor said. I don′t like working Sundays

either but if you were in trouble, and felt unwell,

Brother I would come round to see youOK says the Plumber and goes round to the Doctor.

Goes upstairs and looks at the toilet, take two aspirins

from his pocket and throws them down the bowl.

There he says If it′s no better tomorrow give me a ring

and I will call round.

“Comedy Corner”

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So really, it is a word that just about only has its theological meanings left to it in our everyday life, such as inthe parable of the unjust steward.Stewardship, then, is the conducting, supervising, or managing of something. And it usually means, “The care-

ful and responsible management of something that has been entrusted into your care.” We use is like, “The na-tion is responsible for the stewardship of its natural resources.” Or, you have been given a sum of money in trust (a trustee); you would be a steward of that money.

The Bible’s use of the term “steward” is very similar to the dictionary definition of the term. The Old Testa-ment uses a phrase that means, “One who is over a house,” just like Joseph was a steward over the household

of Potiphar. Another word is the Hebrew “soken,” means basically the same thing, but it has a more govern-

mental connotation to it. It is an officer responsible for the king’s house. We would probably use the term

“treasurer,” or “chamberlain” instead of steward, but it is the same idea. He is the chief officer of a royal court.And in Isaiah 22:15, there was Shebna who was called the treasurer of the court, and he was replaced becausehe was not being responsible.If you remember the book, The Lord of the Rings, there was a city called Minas Tirith that had lost its king,and the stewards who were regents over that city ruled that city-state for hundreds of years. And when the kingreturned, as faithful stewards should be, they turned the city back over to the king.Other words translated “steward” in the Bible may specifically mean “leader,” “officer,” “commander,” or

“overseer.” The New Testament only uses two words for this idea. The Greek words “epitropos” and“oikonomos.” Epitropos means “One to whose care something is committed.” Sounds like steward to me. It is

translated as steward, guardian, and even tutor. The verb form, “epotropae” means “to turn over to,” like a rich

man will turn over his estate to his steward while he is gone. It is used in a situation with the apostle Paul, in anegative light, when he was “commissioned” by the priests in Jerusalem to go to Damascus and put into prisontrue believers of the way. He was commissioned — made a steward — of this task, and sent to Damascus to carryit out. This word is also found in Matthew 20:8, Luke 8:3, and Galatians 4:2. They are used generally where soand so is a steward, and that sort of thing. Now, oikonomos literally means “House arranger; one who arranges the household.” It is also defined as

house manager, steward, governor, treasurer, and chamberlain.You probably noticed that all these definitions are very much the same, both in our usage of the word, the Old

Testament usage of the word, and the New Testament usage too. It is very clear throughout the whole Biblethat a steward is one who manages something entrusted to him by another, more often by a superior who en-trusts things to him. He is accountable to guard, maintain, and even enhance what has been entrusted to him. Asteward is always under authority of another, and must report his progress to his superior on occasion. A busi-nessman would not expect to have a steward and not be told what is going on. It is part of his duties. He mustreport his progress to his superior.Let us see how it is used in the Bible, and watch these ideas surface.I Chronicles 28:1 Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and thecaptains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and thestewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant men,and all the mighty men of valor.

Now, this is a steward of a different color. These stewards were considered leaders of Israel. They had in theircharge all the riches that David possessed, as well as the possessions of his sons. Notice that it is “stewards,”

plural. They needed many money managers to look after all David’s family’s substance. They were extremelytrustworthy men to have all this money in their hands to do with as they would, and as David directed them.And, there is no indication that they fell down on the job, because David was able to lay up an incredibleamount of materials — gold and silver, precious gems, wood and stone — all for building the temple in Jerusa-lem. These men did a good job. They were worthy of the trust that David put into them. Now, this idea of managing money is the main understanding that the Protestants have of stewardship. And, ifyou read any of their articles on stewardship, you will find that they mostly key in on stewardship of the

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ministry over the church’s funds. That is good and right, and should be considered. However, even though they

seemed to be aware of the more spiritual meanings, not just for the ministry but for the lay members as well,most of their discussions of stewardship seems to end with the using of one’s tithes, and church finances.

This is not wrong. But it is only the most rudimentary of the applications of the idea of stewardship. It is in-complete.The concepts of khalifa, stewardship, and amana, trust, emerge from the principle of tawhid . The Quran ex-

plains that mankind holds a privileged position among God’s creations on earth: he is chosen as khalifa, “vice-regent” and carries the responsibility of caring for God’s earthly creations. Each individual is given this task

and privilege in the form of God’s trust. But the Quran repeatedly warns believers against arrogance: they are

no better than other creatures.Even the Buddhists believe that we are Stewards of the world, and it is in our care.So as Lodge Stewards we are charged with every care that the lodge and its members may have. This takes us back to the reference of lodge Stewards being the grunts. Let us not forget that they are the backbone of thelodge and without their diligence to their duty the lodge would struggle and fail. The Steward is, in my opin-ion, one of the most important roles and one of the most overlooked by all Brothers. A good Steward willknow that he has done his job, by the lack of complaining by the membership and the lack of recognition thatthey will receive for a job well done.

However, I will say that, the Steward who success will be noticed by the Worshipful Master, and officers, forit would have most likely made his job that much easy, and his year as Master that much more successful.Be proud to be a Steward and be diligent, for the time we spend in the chairs goes quickly and without ourknowledge. Remember that it is up to you to help those who come after you and if you did your duty well youwill know every part of what it means to be the Lodge Steward.

Written by:Brother Keith Becker

Educational OfficerQueensbury Lodge No. 121

Queensbury, NY

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Pictures from around the Lodge

Kitchen Krew December 2014

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An excellent meal was served by the Lodge on Dec 16th and everyone that came fordinner had a great time and some really good food.

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Jess and Ivan receive their badges for running a mile every day of the recent Camporee atCamp La-No-Che. Troop 1 also participated in the recent “Soapbox Derby” inLeesburg and although they didn’t win, a fun time was had by all.

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Christopher, one of our newest Scouts in Troop 1 receives his“Scout” badge and in turn gives his Mom her “Scout “ pin at therecent Court of Honor held at Leesburg Lodge.

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SUNDAY DINNERLeesburg Lodge No. 58

January 14, 2015

Menu

Wayne’s Stuffed Chicken Breast

Meat Loaf w/gravy,

Mashed Potatoes, Carrots , Green Beans,

Dinner rolls, Salad, Desserts( Sugared and Sugar free), Drinks

$8.37 + .63 tax - Adults, under 14 - $3.72 + .28 tax

11:30 AM until 1:00 PM

Please call the Lodge at 787-5696 or sign the guest list in the lobby and

provide the number attending with you,. This ensures enough food is purchased and pre-

pared for all. ALL MASONS, their families and friends are invited to our Monthly

Second Sunday Dinners and First Saturday Breakfasts

Help support your Blue Lodge, IT IS where all other Masonic Bodies Begin.

Future menu suggestions are always welcome!

Introducing 2015 Chef CrewJW Wayne Reynolds

SS James Michael ThomasJS Norman Novis

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PAIDPermit#1040Leesburg,, FL

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Leesburg Masonic Lodge No. 58 F&AMPO Box 985Fruitland Park, Florida 34731

SUNDAY DINNERS11:30 a.m. TO 1:00 p.m.

Menu items: January 14, 2015

Wayne’s Stuffed Chicken Breast, Meat Loaf w/gravy , Mashed Potatoes, Corn,

Carrots, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Desserts (Sugared & Sugar-Free)

Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade$8.37 + .63 tax per person, Children under 14 years of age $3.72 + .28 tax

PLEASE call the Lodge at 787-5696 , or sign the guest list in the foyer, providethe number of guests attending with you, this ensures enough food is prepared for all. ALL MASONS, their families and friends are invited . Menu suggestions welcomed, just fill out a comment card.

Don’t forget to call or sign -up!!!

Celebrating 147 years (1868 — 2015)in Leesburg, Fla. “The Lakefront City”

1st Saturday Monthly Coffee Klatch & Breakfast8:00am to 10:00am

Eggs (cooked to order), Pancakes, Waffles, Bacon, Sausages

(Patty’s or Links), Breakfast Potatoes, Grits, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Toast

Coffee, Orange Juice

$5.58 +.42 sales tax per person

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