From the South

Brethren,

Warm weather is upon us and there are some exciting things planned for the upcoming months.  This month we have 2 EA degrees on May 21 (this thursday)

June 6th we will be serving food at the fishing derby. This will be my first year attending this event and I have been assured that it is a lot of fun. I hope to see many of you there.

Please don't forget about the summer days BBQ and Ice Cream Social on June 20th. The Ice cream Social will be free but the BBQ will be $10 for adults, If you need tickets to sell or need to buy some. Please contact a Rockford Lodge Officer.

We also have the Annual Community Yard Sale on July 11th. If you would like to set up a booth, Please contact me at 865-686-2064. Setting up a booth is Free.

From the East

Brethren,

Masonry existed for many centuries and that great cathedrals were constructed by these craftsmen. The magnificent structures erected by them before the time of modern machinery testify to the skill and devotion of our ancient craftsmen to their assigned tasks. From this gradually emerged the beautiful symbolism of Speculative Masonry which became formally organized in the early part of the 18th Century. It has been aptly said that while Operative Masons built great temples for the worshipers, Speculative Masonry seeks to build worshipers for the Temples. Anyone who is even superficially informed as to the work and doctrines of Masonry knows that it cannot be classified as a religion or as a substitute for one. Masonry does engender Brotherly Love and Adoration to God, which should induce its members to become better members of the church of their choice