Bingham Masonic Lodge #272

Brethren! We will be having a stated communication tonight at 7:30. Dinner will be served at 6:30. Our phone tree is not working properly so please spread the word. We can’t wait to see you all tonight at Lodge.

Brethren, a celebration of life for Brother John Schultz will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Summitt Church. We will be presiding over the Masonic Funeral Service. All Masons who are able to attend need to be at the church by 1:30pm. Please let Worshipful Bro. Isaiah Facemire know if you can attend.

Brethren, a celebration of life for Brother John Schultz will be held this Saturday at 2 pm at the Summitt Church. We will be presiding over the Masonic Funeral Service. All Masons who are able to attend need to be at the church by 1:30pm. Please let Worshipful Bro. Isaiah Facemire know if you can attend.

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Brother Captain John Schultz, who dropped forever the working tools of life this afternoon. Brother John was a member of our lodge for over 18 years, being raised to the degree of Master Mason on April 3rd 2006. Please pray for Brother John’s family and for the Mebane Fire Department. Arrangements are unknown at this time.

Brethren, it is with great sadness we announce that our Brother Dean Thompson dropped forever the working tools of life on April 26th. A funeral service with Masonic rites will be held tomorrow starting at 11am at Union Ridge church. If you are able to attend please be at the church by 10:30 to assist with the services. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Brethren! Tomorrow we will have the Pleasure of hosting the Civil War Lodge of Research No. 1865 from Virginia. We will have a full country breakfast at 9am and the Lodge will open at 10am. The Masonic education will be on Bennett place. Following the lodge we will have a catered lunch by Hursey’s bar b q. Come on out and join us!

Brethren, we will be holding a lodge meeting tonight at 7:30. I can’t wait to see you there!

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Prayers to the family of Worshipful Brother Allen and the brethren of Dan River Masonic Lodge #129

Happy St. John Day!!!

For Freemasonry, the Feast of St. John the Evangelist was utilized by many of the early Grand Lodges in England and Scotland as well as individual lodges. The Lodge of Edinburgh was associated with the aisle of St. John the Evangelist in St. Giles Cathedral as far back as the 15th century. The Grand Lodge of All England, which was a masonic body located primarily in the city of York, as well as it's predecessor the Ancient Society of Freemasons in the City of York, elected it's President and, starting in 1725, its Grand Master on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. The Antient Grand Lodge of England also elected it's Grand Master on the same day. When the Antients and the Moderns merged in 1813 to become the United Grand Lodge of England it occurred on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist

Our ancient Brethren would have known him as the “beloved disciple” who was the author of the Gospel of John, First and Second John and the Revelation of St. John the Divine. This is the St. John the Evangelist to whom they chose to dedicate their Lodges. Even if some of the modern criticism is correct and he is, in effect, a composite of several men named John, it makes little difference. It is through these writings that we know him, and it is through these writings we find the basis for dedicating our Lodges to him. St. John is revered as an author with exceptional spiritual insight. For this reason he is often pictured with an eagle as his symbol and is the patron saint of authors.

His life

St. John is thought to be the youngest of the disciples and is often pictured as a very young person. He was evidently the younger brother of James. It is generally accepted that he is the only one of the 12 Disciples to have not died a violent martyrs’ death. Instead in 94 A.D. he was banished to the Isle of Patmos. St. John lived, by some accounts, to the age of 96, dying in the year 100. If that is correct, and Jesus’ ministry took place at roughly 30 AD, he would have been about 26 during that ministry.

He did not flee when Jesus was arrested. He apparently attended the trial by the Sanhedrin and was at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified. At that point he was entrusted by Jesus with the care of St. Mary, Jesus mother. Painting of the last supper showing St. John leaning on the breast of Jesus as He holds the cup of wineThe account of the Last Supper has him leaning on Jesus breast. All of which would indicate that he had a special relationship with Jesus, consistent with him being the “beloved disciple”.

This special relationship and his presence at the foot of the cross would have been persuasive in according him a special position by our ancient Brethren in dedicating their lodges. It also makes him a logical bookend to St. John the Baptist with one representing the beginning of Jesus public ministry and the other representing its conclusion.

His teachings

Based on his teachings and the example of his life, he is the patron saint of love, loyalty, friendships and authors.

Who better to be a patron saint of Freemasonry than the patron saint of love, loyalty and friendships. In addition, he is committed to seeking the light. A few examples follow:

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, That God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1: 5

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. …4. In him was life; and the life was the light of men….5. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:1.

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. 9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. 1 John 2:8

These quotes are offered as examples of St. John’s use of light as a symbol of truth, brotherly love, and something to be sought after. All of these are concepts that can resonate with Freemasons, even if they do not accept the Christian context in which St. John presents them. They clearly would have resonated with our ancient Brethren.

Brethren! It is with great pleasure we introduce our newly installed 2024 line of lodge officers. Congratulations to these men on thier service to our lodge for the ensuing year. We look forward to seeing you at Lodge.

Brethren! We will be holding our annual installation of officer’s for 2024 tomorrow night Monday December 18th at 7:30pm. We will be holding a lodge Christmas meal at 6pm before the installation. This is an open installation bring your families! Please rsvp to Isaiah Facemire if you are able to attend. We can’t wait to see you at lodge tomorrow!

Brethren! We will be holding our installation of officer’s for 2024 on Monday December 18th at 7:30pm. We will also be holding a lodge Christmas meal at 6pm before the installation. This is an open installation, please rsvp to Isaiah Facemire if you are able to attend. We can’t wait to see you at lodge!

Bingham Masonic Lodge would like to wish all who have served, a Happy Veteran's Day! A special thanks to those within our membership who have served our great nation, we owe you all a debt of gratitude! 🇺🇸

Good Morning Brethren! Our Boston Butt Fundraiser is well underway. They will be available for pickup at 10am. Come on out to the lodge at 7am for a brotherhood breakfast before pickup!

Current situation at Bingham Lodge... slow and steady wins the race!

Here's one of the cookers holding at a slow and steady 225° over aged pecan, to ensure another successful year of bringing you the best Boston butt for your purchase.

Do you like BBQ? How about supporting our lodge’s annual pork butt fundraiser! All proceeds from This event will go to support the nc Masonic home for children and Whitestone. Please send us a message or give us a call at 336-214-0377 if you would like tickets.

Have you ever needed a space to hold a baby shower, family reunion, or Birthday party ? Why not consider Bingham Lodge! We rent our lodge dining room for a donation of $150.00!! You can enjoy an evening of fun while contributing to Mebanes oldest civic organization. Please reach out to us today.

Brethren! Our stated communication is tonight at 7:30. We are having cheeseburgers for dinner at 6:30! If you ordered a lodge polo please bring your $30.00 to lodge tonight l. We can’t wait to see you there!!

Happy Labor Day from Bingham Masonic Lodge!

Happy Independence Day to you and your family! Let us uphold the true spirit of America today and practice kindness, camaraderie, and honor our nation to the fullest! 🇺🇸🎆

The Lord Lyon and Past Grand Master, Brother Joe Morrow, with the new Elizabeth Sword of Scotland named after the late Queen. The Sword was presented to The King at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Monday 3rd July at the start of Royal week in Scotland."

Bingham Masonic Lodge #272 would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.

God Bless the USA!!! 🎇 🇺🇸

On Monday June 5th we had the honor of presenting 3 brothers awards in recognition of 50 years of service to our great fraternity. We also recognized 2 brothers for 25 years of service to the craft. Thank you for what you have done for the good of masonry Bingham Masonic Lodge #272

Happy Easter!

From the brethren of Bingham Lodge, may everyone have a safe and Happy Easter!

A meaningful passage taken from Bute Lodge 960...

THE SILENT SUMMONS
A member of a certain Lodge, who previously attended meetings regularly, stopped going. After a few months, the Worshipful Master decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening, and the Worshipful Master found his brother at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire.
Guessing the reason for the Worshipful Master's visit, the brother welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited. The Worshipful Master made himself comfortable, but said nothing.
In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After several minutes, the Worshipful Master took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth, all alone. Then he sat back in his chair, still silent.
His host watched all of this in quiet contemplation. As the one, lone ember's flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow, and its fire was no more. Soon, it was cold and dead.
Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The Worshipful Master glanced at his watch and chose this time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember, and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately, it began to glow once more, with all the light and warmth of the burning coals around it.
As the Worshipful Master reached the door to leave, his host said, with a tear running down his cheek, "Thank you so much for your fiery summons, my brother. I'll be back in our Lodge next meeting."
-- Author Unknown

1951 - The York Rite Memorial Chapel is completed and named for NC York Rite Masons.

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Everyone,
The American Legion on Keck Rd. is hosting a blood drive. It will be April 7th from 1pm-6pm. Please come and give if you can, and spread the word!

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Masonic Home For Children 150 yrs