What: Blazin’ potato bake meal and auction with Burton Gilliam
When: Saturday February 21, 2015
Where: Lewisville Masonic Lodge
603 Manco Road
Lewisville, TX 75067
Who: Lewisville Chapter #935 OES
Why: Fundraiser – $6.00 per person donation
Time: 5:30 PM
Details: The meal will start at 5:30 PM followed by auction starting at 6:45 PM with blazin’ auctioneer Burton Gilliam
We met at the Lodge on Saturday November 17, 2012 for a wonderful meal in honor of the Thanksgiving Tradition. We had a great time visiting with family and friends and gave thanks for the many blessings that each of us share this holiday season.
Below are a few photos from the dinner along with the original Thanksgiving proclamation given by brother George Washington 223 years ago.
THANKSGIVING DAY 1789
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – A PROCLAMATION
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor – and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be – That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks – for his kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation – for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war –for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed – for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions – to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually – to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed – to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord – To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and Us – and generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
George Washington
Police and Fire Department Appreciation Breakfast
In appreciation for all that you do…
Lewisville Lodge No. 201
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
would like to serve you breakfast!
Who: All of the Men and Women that are on & off duty including Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, State Troopers, Firemen, Volunteers and your Department’s Staff
When: Saturday, April 14th from 3:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Where: Lewisville Lodge No. 201 A. F. & A. M.
We would like to encourage you all to stop by and have a great breakfast. We had a great turn out last year and look forward to seeing you all again as well as those of you, who did not know about the breakfast and those poor souls who did but were called away by duty. This year we will again be serving all you can eat; ham, bacon, eggs to order, omelets to order, sausage, Belgium waffles, biscuits & gravy, juice and coffee.
Come join us at Bass Pro Shop this Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. We earnestly solicit the attendance of our brethren whether you are donating blood or just helping us coordinate efforts at the blood drive. We hope to see you there!
Don’t forget the Blazin’ Tater Bake at 5:30pm that same day. Details are below in next post.
