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  1. Jraiford

    Newbie - just petitioned my local lodge

    Once initiated, the work really begins. Bit of advice. Pay close attention to the initiation. Good luck, and welcome to the lodge
  2. Jraiford

    Hello!

    I am new to the boards, but have been a MM for about 3 years. I live in a small East Texas town, where you really need to be active in the lodge. I look forward to meeting yall and exchange ideas.
  3. Jraiford

    When visiting a new lodge....

    I attended a different lodge to watch a MM put on a brother. Well, as typical in East Texas, not only did they welcome us with open arms, they invited us to participate. In fact, they didnt have enough show up to confer the degree without help. I was Chaplain. I was proud to be a part of his...
  4. Jraiford

    what happens once i join?

    Its funny. When i was petitioning, I was trying to find people to sign my petition. I knew all the old timers that sat in lodge with my father, but most of them are gone. I had one come into my office and signed. Never had a clue. He pointed me out to a bunch more, and so on and so forth. I...
  5. Jraiford

    Does Freemasonry accept Catholics?

    I was raised Baptist, and the Baptist preacher does not mind one bit doing a Masonic funeral. The Methodist preacher at the church i go to buy ribs from our fundraiser every time we have one.. It is a very small congregation and there are a few of my lodge brothers there. However, in a really...
  6. Jraiford

    Posting lectures and memorization

    That is a good question. One tha i dont have the answer to. I can only speak of what i had to do. Huge sigh after i finished. My saving grace was there were just enough to open the lodge, so i didnt have huge amount of pressure on me. I made a few mistakes, but after learning the whole EA Q&A in...
  7. Jraiford

    Posting lectures and memorization

    In Texas, the three parts can be turned in at once or seperately. I turned all three sections in at once and was only told afterward that i could have broken them up. However , i was relieved it was over!
  8. Jraiford

    Lufkin Area

    Eastern Star Lodge 284 in Groveton. We are approx 30 miles from Lufkin. Also the Homer Lodge in Huntington Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App
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