Program for the grand Assosciate Matron and patron

Worthy Matron:

My Sister and Brother, I have no doubt you have carefully examined the journey you have embarked upon.  As the fabric of our lives is woven of many threads and those threads are brought together from many fibers. Those Fibers are produced by many labors.  So then are the lessons we would remind you of this evening.

Sisters Conductress and Associate Conductress, You will present this Sister and Brother to the First Point of the Star.

Adah:

I am Adah, The Daughter of Jephthah. My Story is one of fidelity.  A word given is a word received, whether it be given by our self or by those to whom we owe obedience unto.  Without Fidelity; oaths, promises, even nations would all would perish.

My Sister and Brother, a great duty is about to be placed upon your shoulders. As we know you shall bear obedience and fidelity to that sacred trust, know that we give you our word that we shall be there when you call and when you have need.

(Adah gives them each a Blue token)

Sisters Conductress and associate conductress you will escort this Sister and this Brother to the second Point of the Star. 

Ruth:

I am Ruth, the widow of Naomi’s son.  My Story is One of Constancy.  Without a dedication of purpose the toils of our lives will come to little.  We must maintain our commitment to God, ourselves, and our fellow man if we are to make a difference in this world.

My Sister and Brother, you have committed yourself to a hard and rocky path.  While we know you made this choice and will stay constant to its purpose, remember that we walk with you.  Should you stumble we will be there with hand out stretched to help you on this way.

(Ruth gives them each a Yellow token)

Sisters Conductress and associate conductress you will escort this Sister and this Brother to the third Point of the Star. 

Esther:

I am Esther, the wife of a King. My story is one of Loyalty.  Without a pure and loyal spirit, our ideals and good will should fall by the wayside. We must ever be mind full of who we are and what we are a part of if we should allow ourselves to help others beyond the thought of personal gain.

My Sister and Brother, we have no doubt that you shall show the upmost loyalty to our order even as you rise to greater station with in it.  Remember then the purity of purpose and loyalty of each and every member here. Lead and we shall follow.

(Esther gives them each a White token)

Sisters Conductress and associate conductress you will escort this Sister and this Brother to the fourth Point of the Star. 

Martha:

I am Martha, the sister of Lazarus, My Story is one of Trustful Faith.  Without faith in God, our prayers are but dust in our mouths. Without faith in ourselves we may never know how much we can accomplish. Without faith in our fellow man, we can know nothing but envy and spite.

My Sister and Brother, without Faith you would not be here today. Hold fast to your faith in God, yourselves, and this Order. Let it be a daily touch stone in your lives.  Remember always that we, your sisters and brothers also have faith in you.

(Martha gives them each a Green token)

Sisters Conductress and associate conductress you will escort this Sister and this Brother to the fifth Point of the Star. 

Electa:

I am Electa, A mother. My story is one of Love. Through service to others, to our family, to God, we show Love. Love of our nation, our fellow man, our Creator.  Through our order we have a way to express that love. 

My Sister and Brother, your love for our order has shown in each of your lives and will continue to be a beacon for others.  In the darkest hours when that light of love seems dim, look to us and you will see our love for each of you.

(Electa gives them each a Red token)

Sisters Conductress and associate conductress you will escort this Sister and this Brother to the Associate Matron and Associate Patron

Associate Matron:

My Sister and Brother, Here in the West may be found the warmth of the sun at the end of a day of service and labor; by its light streaming across the sky we see Gods love and beauty. By the light of the sun we see the rainbow, Gods promise to us all.

Associate Patron:

At the close of the day upon the horizon we also see the first dim star. As it grows brighter with the passage into night we find Polaris. Long a marker for those who travel the land and seas it is by this guide we may set a course even though the day is done.

My Sister and Brother, It is to you we look for warmth and guidance.  You are our beacon of beauty and our Guiding Star.  Remember though, that as we look to you, so also we support you.  We will give you a shoulder to lean upon or quiet, honest counsel should you ever have the need.

Associate Matron:

Sisters Conductress and Associate Conductress you will cause this Sister and Brother to face the East

Worthy Patron:

As we all look to the East we look also to the hope of a coming day. Not one day beyond this is guaranteed to us, let us always remember to face a new day with honor using the tools given us by God We should Square our lives and keep our actions within good Compass.

Worthy Matron:

With the first rays of the rising sun we are reminded of Gods Power and of his Glory. We remember that no matter what earthly authority is granted our obedience is first to the Creator of all Things.  Though we may, for a time stand in a position of power and judgment, one day we shall each be judged.

When we wield such authority we must each remember to temper our hearts and minds.  We should each remember the lessons taught to us within the Labyrinth, those lessons of Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith, and Love.  Let us always remember these truths and the Golden Links that bind us as Sisters and Brothers shall never be broken.

Your journey is far from done; indeed this is but a portion of the path you now set your foot upon.  The cloth is woven and the pattern is set, but as you stitch each piece together with service and with love; remember the pride we have in each of you. Let the world at large see how wonderful the mantel of our order is to behold.

Sisters Conductress and Associate Conductress, You will escort our Worthy Grand Associate matron and our Worthy Grand Associate Patron to the East.