Wentzville Lodge

Congratulations to the ladies of Wentzville Rainbow Assembly #114 and the brothers of Wentzville Lodge #46 on Being awarded the Grand Cross of Color from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls! (Left to right: Bro Joe Stewart, Gabrielle Stewart, Sara Estes [State Dean] Corrina Trimble, Bro Jason Markezich)

It is worth the drive, or if you are in the area; and they have waffles too.

Happy St. John's Day, my Brothers! History of St. John's Day Usually, a saint's feast day is celebrated on the day that the saint died. St. John along with the Virgin Mary are the only two saints whose birthdays are celebrated.... The feast day of Saint John the Baptist was a popular feast day in many European countries. One reason for this was that its timing coincided nicely with much older holidays that celebrated the summer solstice (Midsummer). It is still celebrated as a religious feast day in several countries and has echos in other holidays such as the Swiss National Day. It was thought that the Summer solstice was a time when spirits roamed freely, so bonfires were lit to ward off and protect from the evil spirits. Celebrations of St Jonh's Day include feasts and the lighting of bonfires John the Baptist is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River. Most scholars agree that John baptized Jesus by wading into the water with Jesus from the eastern bank of the river. John is probably best known for foretelling of the Messiah, which in the New Testament predicted the coming of Jesus. According to the Gospel of Mark, John is imprisoned by Herod for denouncing Herod's incestuous marriage. John condemned Herod for marrying Herodias (his niece) in violation of Old Testament Law. After Herodias's daughter Salome has danced before Herod, he grants her a favor. Herodias tells her to ask for the head of John the Baptist, which is delivered to her on a plate. Another item of note is the United Grand Lodge of England was formed on June 24, 1717

Save the date - August 21st, 2pm installation of officers.

Congratulations RWBro Chris Newbold (R) presented with his 25 year certificate tonight by WBro Joe Stewart, Worshipful Master.

Congratulations WBro Jerry Davis (L) PM 1993, presented his 50 year jewel and certificate by RWBro Chris Newbold, DDGM this evening.