Lubbock’s Light The Newsletter of Lubbock Masonic Lodge #1392

Volume 2 Issue 1 February 1, 2013

This Month’s Feature Stories A Mason is a Creative Thinker Hiram,  A Mason is a Crea- tive Thinker This is a compilation of in- dumb idea,” etc. you shake the cylinder, the  Hiram, King of formation from accumulat- pieces of glass will form a Tyre ed leadership courses from DON’T THINK ABOUT THE new pattern. This is what Bro. Glenn Fant WAY IT IS – THINK ABOUT creativity is all about. A THE WAY IT SHOULD OR creative person is someone How to Improve Your COULD BE: who mixes together the Ability To Think Crea- Limit your thinking to new information and experienc- combinations. Try to think tively es stored in his mind, and of a new whole – possibly then generates new associ- EXERCISE YOUR IMAGINA- made up of old parts and ations. A creative person TION: possibly of new parts, or a also seeks new information Stretch your imagination. combination of each. Avoid and new experiences to Do not rule out any creative assessing the immediate help derive new associa- thought you may have. value of an idea. Think in tions, combining new and Place no judgments on your terms of improving your existing information. thinking. Keep negative ideas – one idea leading to thoughts of what others another. Creativity will help Your Inside this issue: may think or previous neg- LODGE TO: ative experiences out of What is Creative Thinking? 1. Increase your sensitivity If you played with a kalei- From the East 2 your mind. Avoid categoriz- to problems, needs, and ing your thoughts prema- doscope, you can see crea- opportunities, and your tivity in action. In the end From the West 2 turely. For example – “that power to observe and per- won’t work,” or “it’s al- of the revolving drum, piec- ceive with more wide- ready been done,” or “it’s a es of glass are mixed to- awake attention. From the South 2 gether to form a pattern. If From the Secre- 3 tary From the 3 Programs & Announcements Senior Deacon This month we have our first month is On The Border for Ok boys. It’s that time of year restaurant fund raiser. You February From the 3 again. Valentine’s day is Thurs- will receive an email with a Senior Steward day, February 14. If you are coupon with all of the details Finally, if you have an idea for reading this, don’t say we did- that allows the lodge to re- or would like to present a pro- Lubbock Lodge 5 n’t warn you! ceive a portion of your check gram for March’s stated meet- 1392 in Action ing, let us know. We are going to start making for dining there. Be sure and forward this to all of your The Quarry: Our 8 plans for the Past Masters Dinner. If you have ideas and friends and email contacts. Degree would like to volunteer for The more that show up with Work that, let us know. the coupon, the more we make. Our restaurant this

And God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. Genesis 1:3 Page 2 Volume 2, Issue 2 Lubbock Lodge #1392

From the East— The Masonic Experience Worshipful Master Elmer “Coke” Etgen

The Masonic Experience: than he himself would The structure and The Search, The Journey, otherwise be and therefore an working of the Lodge and the The Esprit de Corps exemplary member of society. sequence of ceremonial events, which are usually Participation in the dramatic Each Freemason is required followed by social presentation of moral lessons to learn and show humility gatherings, offer members a and in the working of a lodge through initiation. Then, by framework for companion- provides a member progression through a ship, teamwork, character with a unique opportunity to series of degrees he gains development and enjoyment learn more about himself and insight into increasingly com- of shared experiences. encourages him to live in such plex moral and philosophical a way that he will concepts, and accepts a (Author unknown) always be in search of becom- variety of challenges and re- ing a better man, not better sponsibilities which are both than someone else but better stimulating and rewarding.

Penny for Your Thoughts: A Message From the West Senior Warden James Urban “The grand object of Masonry is to Public schools week is just sons essentially take time out children, or some other activi- around the bend. Part of our of their day to read to a group ty that will benefit schools promote the responsibilities as masons of children. geared around public schools happiness of the includes helping through en- week, please let the worship- deavors, particularly related Of course, if you are not avail- ful master or myself know in human race” to public education. As was able during the day to take advance so that we can aid noted at January's stated time to read, there are many you and plan accordingly. meeting, consider activities other activities we can coordi- you may wish to participate in nate as a group that would or join. In particular, our benefit our public schools. Grand Lodge encourages ac- The power of many hands tive participation in the Take makes light work. If you are To Read program, where ma- interested in either setting up a day for masons to read to

From the South — BRAINSTORMING! Junior Warden Glen Fant

BRAINSTORMING concepts. Brainstorming while you are brain- enables a person to be storming. Participants in PURPOSE OF BRAIN- creative, either by oneself brainstorming suspend STORMING: or in a group. critical judgment.

The purpose of brain- RULES OF BRAINSTORM- storming is to generate as ING: many ideas as possible on a topic, whether good or 1. Everyone in the group bad, in a short amount of has ideas and must par- time. Brainstorming al- ticipate in brainstorming. lows one’s mind to be open to new ideas and 2. No idea is good or bad

“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” Volume 2, Issue 2 Lubbock Lodge #1392 Page 3

From the Secretary Jerry Hendrick Taking Care of Business

ENDOWED to Grand Lodge and annual dues. So for MEMBERSHIP they will process it further details and sen back a certifi- please contact the Sec- For those of you who cate which can be dis- retary. Thank you. wish to leave a legacy played along side to the Lodge, you those that have al- might thing about pur- ready been pur- chasing an Endowed chased. An endow- Membership. Then- ment is a way have Cost is $500.00. The ensuring that you will application is sent not forget to pay your

From the Senior Deacon Kevin Rush Visiting Brothers & Prospects Let us endeavor so to Last month we had the Lodge; Tony Ramey, Now is a good time to live that when we come following guests attend Randy Hawkins, Mac- be thinking about your to die even the our stated meeting: kenzie Lodge; and Ryan potential leadership Roland Martin, DDGM. Malwitz, Composite position in the lodge. undertaker will be PM; Bob Clemmons, 33°, Lodge 499, Roseville, MI. sorry. Yellowhouse Lodge; Keep thinking about Charles Leatherwood, what you want to do you PM, Cameron Bowman, want to do in the next Crosbyton Lodge; Rolan masonic year. Do you Pirtle, Yellowhouse want to be an officer?

From the Senior Steward Alan Jolly Food, Flowers & Frolic

Hello to all our brothers ol’ Texas BBQ. So bring As always, this poor that read this newsletter. your appetite! If you steward needs your help Last month we had fried missed the dessert last - Please contribute to the chicken and it was very month you really missed cause and put a few dol- Upcoming Menu for February: good. At the February out. Brother Joe brought lars in the jar. stated meeting we will a special dish that every- Brisket and Sausage have a special guest – the one enjoyed. If you will Beans DDGM. In accordance, we find the time to attend I Potato Salad are going to have a spe- promise you will enjoy Bread cial meal. I’m thinking it’s the meal. Dessert about time for some good

“Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves.” Page 4 Volume 2, Issue 2 Lubbock Lodge #1392

A Mason is a Creative Thinker con’t from Page 1 Hiram, King of Tyre

2. Look at situations from Abibaal. Hiram was succeeded to be confused with the fa- new and different perspec- as king of Tyre by Baal-Eser I mous Ahiram sarcophagus. tives. (935-919). 3. Break the habitual patterns and escape from the rut of Reign old ideas. During Hiram's reign, Tyre 4. Rid yourself of old solu- grew from a satellite of tions, old attitudes, and old into the most important of ways of doing things that are Phoenician cities, and the no longer appropriate or rel- holder of a large trading em- evant. pire. He suppressed the rebel- 5. Think beyond the safe, lion of the first Tyrean colony tired, and sure ways of doing at Utica, near the later site of things. (Known as “thinking . outside the box.”) 6. Extend, expand, improve, The Bible says that he allied develop, and express your himself with King of creative capabilities. Israel, the upcoming power of Freemason Tradition 7. Look to the future always the region. Through the alli- searching for a ‘creative’ op- ance with Solomon, Hiram Hiram the first, plays a role portunity for success. ensured himself access to the in Freemasonic tradition as a 8. Provide yourself with a major trade routes to Egypt, provider of materials, money greater sense of accomplish- Arabia and . The and craftsmen for the con- ment and purpose. two kings also joined forces in struction of Solomon's Tem- 9. Get excited about life and starting a over the ple. This comes from the Bib- how you can help others ac- Red Sea, connecting the Israel- lical account of the alliance complish their goals. ite harbour of Ezion-Geber between Solomon's Israel 10. Make life fun, more inter- with a land called . and Hiram I's Tyre. Most im- esting, and more satisfying. portantly, he is said to have Both kings grew rich through sent his master craftsmen, this trade and Hiram sent Sol- , to serve as the omon architects, workmen construction's foreman. and cedar wood to build the First Temple in . He Reprinted with permission also extended the Tyrean har- from MasonsofTexas.com bour, enlarged the city by join- ing the two islands on which it was built, and built a royal palace and a temple for Mel- Hiram, King of Tyre qart.

high- Sarcophagus"חִירָ ם, :Hiram I (Hebrew born"; Standard Hebrew H i- The alleged sarcophagus of ram, Tiberian vocalization Hiram is located "two hours" H î ra m), according to the Bi- walk southeast of Tyre, a co- ble, was the Phoenician king lossal limestone sarcophagus of Tyre from 969 BC to 936 on a high pedestal"[2], so- BC, succeeding his father, called Qabr Hiram.[3] It is not

“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” Volume 2, Issue 2 Lubbock Lodge #1392 Page 5

Lubbock 1392 in Action

Three Past District Deputy Grand Masters from Lubbock Lodge 1392 —( L-R) Bros.Henry Housour, Finus Branham, and Joe Sanders

Our newest Master Mason?

In all the excitement during his raising they forgot to get his picture. We’ll get the real pic- ture up soon!

Congratulations to Hayden Baldock, our newest Master Mason!

We can’t get him cornered long enough to get his picture!

“To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” LUBBOCK MASONIC LODGE

#1392 MASONIC DIST 93-A Brotherly Love, Relief & Truth This Month’s Sickness & Distress 4539 Brownfield Dr Bob Clark Lubbock, TX Family of Bro. Michael Bruns who passed January 79410-1721 12, 2013

Meetings: Second Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Please take the time to visit our sick and distressed; send them cards or call them on the Meal: 6:30pm phone, and be sure to keep them in your prayers. If you know of sickness or distress with a brother or his family, please let us know. Floor School: Every Tuesday @ 7p.m. This Month’s Brothers & Birthdays

Allen Jolly 2/1 Heath Morgan 2/15 John Rosser 2/23 Kenneth Luberger 2/2 William Boone 2/16 Alton W. Herring 2/24 Baha Tulu Tanju 2/4 Toby Calhoun 2/17 Jerry Hendrick 2/28 lubbockmasoniclodge.org Paul Bartlett 2/11 Jerry Moen 2/22 The Quarry: Lodge members should find that much of the in- not use the above fact as formation in each degree Our Esoteric Work the only incentive to study is interwoven into the By Bro. Joe Sanders for self- improvement. complete degree. As you read this material, reflect Set individual objectives Masonic education is im- upon your initiation for of working toward and portant. For every mem- each degree. Think about receiving certificates for ber of any lodge who de- what was presented in esoteric work. Two Dis- sires to go through the each of the lectures. trict Instructors in our chairs, it is imperative lodge can provide ample If your rationalization for that they study. Compla- guidance. Lodge mem- not doing so is that too cency and the idea that bers, let us take advantage much time has passed one may make it to the of this privilege. since your initiation, East by vote of the lodge turn to your certificate will never result in com- Every lodge member is holders for assis- petency. encouraged to purchase a tance. Remember the Monitor of the Remember the fact that charge in the Entered Lodge. Start reviewing the all lodges shall be graded Apprentice degree? work for each degree that during the year of 2013. is not esoteric. One will

The things a man has to have are hope and confidence in himself against odds, and sometimes he needs somebody, his pal or his mother or his wife or God, to give him that confidence. He's got to have some inner standards worth fighting for or there won't be any way to bring him into conflict. And he must be ready to choose death before dishonor without making too much song and dance about it. That's all there is to it.”

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