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April 18, 2025, Newsletter #94

Dear Brethren and Friends,

Special Announcements:

April 20 (Sunday) - Happy Easter! He is Risen!

April 22 (Tuesday) – Master Mason Degree. Dinner at 6 pm, degree to follow.

April 23 (Wednesday) – Student and Teacher of Today for Broken Arrow Schools. Program starts at 7 pm. Kirkland Theater, 808 E. College St., Broken Arrow, OK. The public is welcome. Volunteers, please be there by 6 pm. Please wear a suit or coat and tie and bring your best apron! We will also be awarding the $1,000 scholarship.

April 26 – (Saturday) – Master Builder School. 8 am.

What Did You Just Do?

Recognition of accomplishments is a deep need of all people. We get a lift out of someone recognizing our accomplishments. Recognition strengthens our relationships. And in the end it makes us feel good. That is why being part of a group has scientifically proven health benefits.

The best type of recognition is that which you were not expecting. If one goes about a task expecting recognition, then the motivation is ego. The purest motivation should be to “do good”.

What actions are you taking which are selfless? Those that you expect no return? Those that may go unnoticed to some, but work towards the good of mankind?

On the flip side, are you looking around and actively finding people who are doing good and recognizing them? Are you “making their day” by recognizing them and thanking them. What would happen if you thanked three people today for what they do for you? The Convenience Store Clerk, the oil field worker, the Truck Driver, the Postman, the person collecting your trash, the person repairing the water and sewer system. In today’s world, the lack of these services would have a significant impact on our way of life. Yet we take them for granted.

My challenge to you is to notice the unsung heroes in our midst. Thank them for their hard work. You will make a difference in their day.

Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."

Galatians 6:9: “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

Lord, help us to see the worth of every hardworking person. Amen

Lodge Calendar

April 22 (Tuesday) – Master Mason Degree. Dinner at 6 pm, degree to follow.

April 26 – (Saturday) – Master Builder School. 8 am.

April 29 (Tuesday) – 5th Tuesday. Masonic Birthdays and family night.

April All Month - Fishing Tournament – Sign up today. This is on the honor systems. Take measurements and weight and pictures. You can buy your entry on our Square site. https://balodge243.square.site/

May 3 (Saturday) – Camp Bandage @ Broken Arrow Central Park. We need volunteers for the Child ID program.

May 13 (Tuesday) – Education: “God, Anti-Masons, and Politics” by W:. Mike Dill

May 15 (Thursday) – Sr. Deacon’s Night – Drillers Game - $40 per ticket. Limited seating so buy your tickets now. You may purchase tickets here: https://balodge243.square.site/ or send a check to the Lodge.

May 17 (Saturday) – Rooster Day Parade

May 27 (Tuesday) - Ritual Practice: Trimmings, open practice

June 10 (Tuesday) - Education: “Developing a Social Media Presence” by R:.W:. Don Stanton

Jun 11 (Wednesday) – District 12 – Akdar 555 – 5925 E. 9th St., Tulsa 74112 – Dinner at 6 pm program to follow.

Sept 9 (Tuesday) – District 12 – Delta 425 – 1630 S 101st E. Ave, Tulsa 74128 Dinner at 6 pm program to follow.

Oct 30 (Thursday) – District 12 – Tulsa 71 - 5925 E. 9th St., Tulsa 74112 Dinner at 6 pm program to follow.

September - Fish Fry – Date to be determined.

Other Business

Please remember to pay your dues. 2025 Dues Notices are out. You can pay dues at https://balodge243.square.site/ . Or mail in your dues to 117 W. Commercial St., Broken Arrow, OK, 74012. Due date is Dec. 31.

For those who are behind in your dues, we do not want to be a financial hardship for you. We will work with you on staying in good standing, but you have to reach out to us. Please contact the lodge office at 918.251.9282 to make arrangements or email us at brokenarrowmasons@gmail.com .

Please note we are making every attempt to keep our meetings to one hour. However, if you attend and the meeting is going long, you can certainly excuse yourself from the meeting at any time.

As always, if you need a ride to/from any of these activities, please contact the lodge office at 918.251.9282.

Sincerely,

W:. Scott A. MacDonald, Treasurer and Membership Calling Chairman