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  1. This slide show will be much better if you right click your mouse and select “full screen.” This is an automated slide show so turn on your volume, set back and enjoy.

  2. WELCOME ! “ FURTHER LIGHT IN MASONRY ” The Sumter York Rite Bodies of South Carolina

  3. Masonic Light of the York Rite In the Beginning, God said “Let there be light and there was light!”

  4. Masonic Light of the York Rite In the Symbolic “Blue” Lodge You represented Hiram Abif and received a substitute for The Lost Master’s Word. Continue the York Rite road of Knowledge to find The True Word.

  5. Who is Eligible To Join Master Masons in Good Standing of our Symbolic “Blue” Lodges

  6. Why We Are Here ? • We Believe Masonry Is A Progressive Science • We Are Respected Leaders • We Possess High Standards of Integrity • We Support Worthy Causes • We Believe In Fraternal Principles • We Are Ready To Travel New Roads • We Believe In Continued Masonic Education

  7. What is the York Rite ? • A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders • They Exemplify and Teach: • Historical Backgrounds • Ancient Craft Customs • New Philosophical Concepts Through Its Symbols • Rich in Pageantry and Color • Dramatically Presented in Full Regalia • No “memory” or “work” lectures

  8. The Royal Arch Degree was maintained as a part of the Craft Degrees until the 18th Century. As Craftsmen you will find the Lost Master’s Word and where it was placed before the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abif.

  9. “Royal Arch Masonry”Chapter • Four Capitular Degrees: • Mark Master • Past Master ( Virtual ) • Most Excellent Master • Royal Arch

  10. As a Royal Master you will have a discussion with Hiram Abif about his mortality. How and why was the Word lost, how was it discovered, by whom and for what purpose? The answers to these questions can be found as a Select Master.

  11. “ Cryptic Masonry ” Council • Two Cryptic Degrees: • Royal Master • Select Master • Super Excellent Master (Optional)

  12. Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple. Discover the origin of the Knights Templar. Be Dubbed and Created a member of the Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.

  13. “ The Chivalric Orders ” Commandery • The Commandery of Knights Templar • Confers Three Orders • Order of Red Cross • Order of Malta • Order of the Temple

  14. York RitePhilanthropies • Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons • Royal Arch Research Assistance • Grand Council Cryptic Masons • Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation • Grand Commandery Knights Templar • Knights Templar Eye Foundation • Holy Land Pilgrimage for Ministers

  15. “ YOU ”Are Cordially Invited To Join! • Annual Dues & Initiation Fees will vary around the State • Sumter York Rite Bodies Dues (effective 2007 York year) are • Chapter = $11.00 • Council = $11.00 • Commandery - $21.00 • Sumter York Rite Bodies Initiation Fees are • Chapter = $35.00 • Council = $30.00 • Commandery = $85.00 Total = $43.00 Total = $150.00

  16. Meeting Dates & Times • All Three Bodies Meet Regularly • Meetings can be Monthly, Quarterly or by Charter • Sumter York Rite Bodies Meet Monthly • Business meeting (Also Degree Work when scheduled) • Second Tuesday of each Month • 8:00 PM (Eat at 7:00 PM, $5.00 donation) • Advisory Council and practice • Fourth Wednesday each month • 7:30 PM

  17. Be A Part of History

  18. Action ! • It’s A Special Time To Become A Member • Continue Your Masonic Education • Be Knighted In a New Century • Sign A Petition “Now” Why Wait? • You Will Not Be Disappointed!

  19. Travel the road towardFurther Light In Masonry York Rite Masonry

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