Welcome to the North Carolina Grand Council 48th Grand Session Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. Brother Thomas Brown Grand Master “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:3-7 NIV Sister Evelyn Porcher Grand Worthy Matron November 23 – 26, 2023
God Saved Us because of His Great Love for Us “You were once dead because of your failures and sins. You followed the ways of this present world and its spiritual ruler. This ruler continues to work in people who refuse to obey God. All of us once lived among these people and followed the desires of our corrupt nature. We did what our corrupt desires and thoughts wanted us to do. So, because of our nature, we deserved God’s anger just like everyone else. But God is rich in mercy because of his great love for us. We were dead because of our failures, but he made us alive together with Christ. (It is God’s kindness that saved you.) God has brought us back to life together with Christ Jesus and has given us a position in heaven with him. He did this through Christ Jesus out of his generosity to us in order to show his extremely rich kindness in the world to come. God saved you through faith as an act of kindness. You had nothing to do with it. Being saved is a gift from God. It’s not the result of anything you’ve done, so no one can brag about it. God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.” Ephesians 2:1-10 GW
North Carolina 48th Grand Session Schedule of Activities Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World. Inc. Sister Evelyn Porcher Grand Worthy Matron Crown & Scepter Grand Chapter, OES NOVEMBER 23 - 26, 2023 COLORS: Black, White and Gold Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith & Blessings. Scripture: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:3-7 NIV Brother Thomas Brown Grand Master Luxor Grand Lodge Thursday, November 23, 2023 3:00 pm Hotel Check In 4:30 pm Thanksgiving Dinner/Fellowship Friday, November 24, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Registration Hotel Corridor 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Luxor Grand Lodge Meeting Regalia TBA 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm General Grand Masonic Congress Regalia TBA 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Crown & Scepter Grand Chapter Meeting Regalia TBA 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm OpeningCeremony Business TBA 9:45 pm – 10:30 pm Registration Hotel Corridor 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm Hospitality TBA 10:00 pm – 1:00 pm Fellowship – Chicks & Bros in Chucks Wear your chucks & rep your Lodge or Chapter! Casual – Lodge & Chapter shirts & Chucks TBA Saturday, November 25, 2023 7:00 am – 8:00 am Registration Hotel Corridor 8:30 am – 9:00 am Grand Council Line-up Regalia TBA 9:00 am – 12:00 am Grand CouncilDeliberations Regalia TBA 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm LUNCHEON – EVERYONE Casual TBA 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Awards Banquet /King & Queen Contest Harlem Nights Theme TBA Charity at the Banquet Toys for Tots (Unwrapped – new gift) Drop off at the door collection location inside the banquet room. Charity at the Banquet TBA Banquet Colors: Black, White & Gold 10:00 pm – 12:00 am Fellowship Dance Denim & Lodge/Chapter Shirts TBA Sunday, November 26, 2023 9:00 am – 10:00 am North Carolina Grand Council Closeout Casual Appointed Councilors!
Fun Facts about Raleigh, NC Raleigh is nicknamed the “City of Oaks” for its sheer number of majestic oak trees which line the streets. The area is also nicknamed “The Triangle”. Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle area, together with Durham and Chapel Hill The Outer Banks are nicknamed “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and is where Pirate Blackbeard eventually died due to rough storms. North Carolina is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. Mistress of Ceremony Sister Roberta Price Wonder Chapter #444 Introduction of Head Table Brother Derrick Manigo Cornerstone Lodge #945 Old Testament Sister Tamara Smith True Light Chapter #310 New Testament Brother Geoffrey Pearson Titus Lodge # 176 Prayer Sister Alfreida Adams Stars of Ruth Chapter #1171 Modern Free Anthem (Please remain standing) Selection Sister Suzette Fetterson Sisters of Elegance Chapter #1073 Toys for Tots Sister Essie Walker Outreach Committee Welcome from the City City Official Welcome Brother Albert Singleton Genesis Lodge # 867 Response Sister Archie Gist Ruth Grand Chapter #079 South Carolina Reflections Brother Mark Henderson Deputy Grand Master Sister LaToya Smith-Lane Grand Associate Matron
Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings.
Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. Remarks (continued) Brother Thomas Brown Grand Master Luxor Grand Lodge Brother de’Wayne Richardson Supreme Grand Master Supreme Grand Lodge of Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World, Inc. Benediction/Blessing of The food Reverend Dr. Robert Scott St. Paul Baptist Church Charlotte, North Carolina Recession
What is unique about Raleigh? aleigh, also known as the “Smithsonof the South,” can brag that it's home to more than 40 free historic attractions and museums. 10. It is believed that Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the US, was born in Raleigh. Unique Facts about Raleigh, NC
Seating of the North Carolina Grand Council Brother Mark Henderson Deputy Grand Master Luxor Grand Lodge Seating of the Visiting Dignitaries Brother Thomas Brown Grand Master Luxor Grand Lodge Prayer Brother Terry Anthony Sunrise Lodge # 751 Devotion The Ministry Committee Modern Free Anthem Introduction of Visiting Dignitaries Sister LaToya Smith-Lane NC Grand Council Secretary Announcements Sister LaToya Smith-Lane NC Grand Council Secretary Presentations Grand Council Deliberations Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 25, 2023 – 8:30 AM Grand Council Meeting Agenda
Grand Council Meeting Agenda Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Approval of the Treasurer’s Report Committee Reports: Standing Committee Reports: Audit Finance Committee Laws & Resolution Committee Sub-Committee Reports: Entertainment Committee Outreach Committee Time and Place Committee Old Business: New Business: Meeting for 2024 Unit Registration None Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 25, 2023 – 8:30 AM
Grand Council Meeting Agenda Remarks Sister Evelyn Porcher Grand Worthy Matron Crown & Scepter Grand Chapter, OES Sister Evon Moss Supreme Grand Chapter Supreme Grand Worthy Matron Annual Address Brother Thomas Brown Grand Master Luxor Grand Lodge Brother de’Wayne Richardson Supreme Grand Master Supreme Grand Lodge of Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World, Inc. Benediction Brother Terry Anthony Sunrise Lodge # 751 Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 25, 2023 – 8:30 AM
What food is Raleigh North Carolina known for? Barbecue. North Carolina is a barbecue state, and they take their barbecue seriously. Barbecue, BBQ, or 'cue is eaten in restaurants, at college football tailgates, in backyards, and is an essential part of this state's DNA. Fun Facts about North Carolina You Probably Didn't Know Tallest Sand Dune on the East Coast. First in Flight. Highest Mountain Peak on the East Coast. Highest Ski Mountain. The largest Private Estate in the USA. Home to Pepsi. Home to Krispy Kreme Donuts. Largest Producer of Sweet Potatoes.
Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. Harlem Nights Banquet November 26, 2023 Master of Ceremonies Brother Derrick Manigo Grand Treasurer Luxor Grand Lodge Prayer Brother Terry Anthony Sunrise Lodge # 751 Introduction of the Head Table Sister Angela Harris Light of the East Chapter # 5Invocation and Grace Brother Terry Anthony NC Grand Council ChaplaiLuxor Grand Lodge Queen Contest 2023 Sister Tonya Kimber & The QueSquad Toys for Tots Sister Essie Walker & the Marine Corp Presentation of Awards Sister Evelyn Porcher Grand Worthy Matron Crown & Scepter Grand ChapOES Presentation of Awards Brother Thomas Brown Grand Master Luxor Grand Lodge
Theme: Seeking God for continuous Grace, Faith, Wisdom & Blessings. Vote of Thanks Brother Mark Henderson Deputy Grand Master Sister LaToya Smith-Lane Associate Grand Matron Remarks Sister Evon Moss Supreme Grand Chapter Supreme Grand Worthy Matron Remarks Brother de’Wayne RichardSupreme Grand Master Supreme Grand Lodge of Modern Free & Accepted Masons of the World, Inc. Benediction Brother Johnnie Tabron Silver Square Lodge #1096 Harlem Nights Banquet November 26, 2023
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for attending the North Carolina 2023 Grand Session! We Pray that we see you November 28, 2024 – December 1, 2024 at the Sheraton imperial hotel Raleigh-durham airport at research triangle park 4720 emperor Blvd. Durham, north Carolina 27703 See you!