On The Threshold. The Nature of Freemasonry  Compassionate and Educational  Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth  Belief in Deity is required  Upholds law.

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On The Threshold

The Nature of Freemasonry  Compassionate and Educational  Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth  Belief in Deity is required  Upholds law and constitutional government  A private fraternity  Means of recognition are a privilege

A Brief History of Freemasonry  “Operative” Masons  “Speculative” Masons  First Grand Lodge in 1717  First American Grand Lodge in 1733  51 Grand Lodges in America  First Ohio Lodge – American Union #1  Ohio Grand Lodge formed in 1808

Subordinate Lodge Structure  Actions of a Lodge  Twelve Lodge Officers  “Worshipful” stems from Old English  Master’s powers and responsibilities

Three Degrees of Freemasonry  Conferred in a serious and professional manner and contain many symbolic meanings  Always treated with dignity and respect

The First Degree  Mental preparation  Physical preparation according to ancient tradition  Listen carefully

Membership is a lifetime commitment with a lifetime of rewards.

The First Degree: Entered Apprentice The First Degree: Entered Apprentice

WelcomeWelcome