Salvation Army

Salvation Army and Freemasonry.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt,
they have done abominable works (iniquity), there is none that
doeth good. (Psalms 14:1)

What this passage of the Bible says was that God wants us to know
that He exists and is not willing to let any one get away with compromise
or to compromise would mean you are hiding behind a lie and that these
Masons, are fools that hide behind a lie (to say NO God) in order to justify
their abominable works/iniquities.

They think by doing good works they will gain favour from the Lord, Yet
they choose to compromise the gospel in the name of humaniterian aid,
thus they become futile in their deeds and their Good works are not
accounted for, becouse they fosaken the very things of what God has said.

For the freemasons have dealings with the Occult the Bible says

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity
and idolatry. (1 Samuel 15:23)

Audio recording of William Booth

William Booth Sons And Daughters Of Misery.

Back Ground Information.

http://rylibweb.man.ac.uk/data1/dg/methodist/exhibition/exhib8.html

General William Booth (1829-1912), founder of the Salvation Army c.1900

This photograph shows Booth with two of his grandchildren.
John Wesley’s life and ministry has been a source of inspiration to many within the evangelical
tradition. Some churches may not have the name Methodist in their title, but are nevertheless
members of the Wesleyan family.

William Booth was a minister of the Methodist New Connexion before founding the Salvation
Army. Booth’s travelling ministry, organisational skill, outreach to the poor and patriarchal
image identifies him as a true ‘Gospel Son’ of John Wesley.

Confermed Mason

http://www.mastermason.com/daylight760/famous.htm

Booth, Rev. William - Founder of the Salvation Army

Masonic Parade?

http://www.rosslyntemplars.org.uk/berwick_on_tweed.htm

Berwick on Tweed - 19th June 1937

© Rosslyn Templars

Since we posted this interesting photograph several months ago we have received several
enquiries asking what the organisation parading is or was. A number of suggestions have been
offered but none of them were correct. We can now that the parade is being led by a Salvation
Army Band and the main body is that of the International Order of Good Templars (IOGT). The
Order originated in Syracuse, New York State, USA, in 1852. It later spread to many parts of
the world including Scotland. It was conceived as a temperance organisation and remains so to
this day.

The choice of name was not, we believe, accidental. 'Good' Templars implies that there were
other Templars who were not good. Many have heard the saying: 'As drunk as a Templar'
referring to the debaucheries of the Knights Templar of the Middle Ages. In the light of that
Order's title was well chosen.

The Order borrowed from Freemasonry possibly because of the large numbers of Freemasons
who were involved in the Order. At least one Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Antient
Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland was also a Grand Master of the Good Templars of
Scotland.

http://www.freemasonrytoday.co.uk/issue28-news.shtml

PAST ISSUE 28 - FREEMASONRY TODAY

News Briefing

FAMILY FESTIVE CONCERT IN GRAND TEMPLE

Reading Central Band of the Salvation Army with some of the Chorus

The Grand Temple was the setting for the second Family Festive Concert, and the
750 Freemasons, family and friends who attended enjoyed an exciting and entertaining
evening. Andrew Parmley and Bob Corp-Reader had pulled out all the stops to ensure
that the evening cracked along at a tremendous pace, with something to delight everyone.

Frank Renton was kind enough to compere the event and, as before, the Reading
Central Band of the Salvation Army soon had the audience on their feet, enthusiastically
joining in much-loved, traditional carols. The Anglo-Sierra Leone Choir, ‘dedicated
Masons with a passion for singing’, gave a delightful rendition of ‘Ding Dong Merrily
on High’ and, together with the London Masonic Choir and the Harrodian School Choir,
contributed individual pieces as well as supporting the audience. In keeping with the
tradition of such occasions, there were four readings to balance the music, all on the theme
of Christmas, but from very different angles. Louise Roper, Will Wadham, Russell Race and
Sir Tim Rice selected and read some delightful pieces. Tim Rice is Vice-President of the
Children’ s Country Holiday Fund, one of the charities that benefited from the evening.

Reading Central Band of the Salvation Army with The Provincial Grand Master for
Cornwall, James Kitson, presented a cheque for £1,000 on behalf of Freemasons in the
Province to Sally Taylor, Chief Executive of St Luke’ s Hospice in Plymouth. The cheque
is in addition to the £5,000 given to St Luke’ s last year on the 250th anniversary of
Cornish Freemasonry. The Provincial Grand Master is keen for all Brethren in the Province
to support all the hospices that serve the county. Donations have already been made this
year to Mount Edgcumbe at St Austell and St. Julia’ s at Hayle.

http://www.srmason-sj.org/web/journal-files/Issues/jan03/kruger.htm

The Honorable Thomas M. Davis III
Congressman from Virginia, United States House of Representatives

On November 17, 2002, Dr. John W. Boettjer, 33°, G.C. (l.), Managing Editor
of the Scottish Rite Journal, presented Ill. David Kruger, 33°, then S.G.I.G. in
Virginia, a copy, mounted in gold on a walnut plaque, of a tribute to Ill. Kruger as
printed in the Congressional Record of September 19, 2002 (Vol. 148, No. 119).
Photo: Ill. George A. Page, 33°

Mr. DAVIS: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. David Kruger, an outstanding
citizen of Alexandria, Virginia, who, for over half a century, has served his
community and humanity in many ways.

His downtown Alexandria optometry office is a local landmark patronized by a wide clientele.
In fact, Dr. Kruger was among the first healthcare professionals to open his office in a past era
of discrimination to clients of every economic or social status and ethnicity. He is universally
recognized as a leader in nearly every community cause and is honored by a caricature in an
Alexandria restaurant as a leading citizen.

Active in a variety of civic causes in Alexandria, he is especially noted for his support of and
leadership roles in such community groups as the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, United Givers
Fund, Kiwanis (President 1960), and the Salvation Army.

http://www.sspx.ca/Angelus/2000_August/Knights_of_Columbus_Pt2.htm#REF4

The Knights Templar

Conduits of Patriotism and Heresy (1882-1932)

Dr. Justin Walsh

Patrick Henry Callahan, a member from Boston who was active in the Democratic Party,
worked through Secretary of War Newton D. Baker to get the centers approved. Callahan
assured Baker, "There will not be any propaganda or the remotest sort of proselyting [sic]."
In return Baker gave the Knights the same privileges that the Young Men's Christian
Association (YMCA) had to establish nonsectarian service clubs. Between June 1917 and
June 1919 hundreds of centers were established in the United States, France, Belgium, Italy,
and Germany-places where thousands of Catholics received the sacraments and enjoyed
recreational amenities. These canteens were affectionately called "Caseys" by additional
thousands of non-Catholic servicemen who received succor and "spiritual comfort without
evangelization" in the spirit for which the Order was well known.

Ibid., pp.197-198.

The importance of this program and its ecumenical approach was spelled out by Cardinal
Gibbons on July 4, 1917. "1 want to congratulate the Order for ...caring for the temporal
and spiritual wants of the soldiers, regardless of their creed or membership in your Order,"
Gibbons wrote to Supreme. "Your [service center program] should forever stamp [you]
as men of practical forethought, timely patriotism, and true Christian charity." In 1918 Bishop
Peter J. Muldoon of Rockford, chairman of the National Catholic Welfare Conference
(NCWC), was charged with coordination of all war work by the Church. Bishop Muldoon
was even more effusive in praising the service program, telling Supreme:

[You] are the most important body of Catholic laymen that has ever existed in this country....
The Catholic Church is looking to you to make a record, you Grand Knights of the Gospel
of Jesus....The Knights of Columbus are doing a sacred work, a truly priestly work ....You
are one in Christ and in His Prayer. You have behind you a united Catholic people.
Therefore go forth for Jesus Christ and the Glory of the Church.

Ibid., letter from Gibbons, p.210, letter from Muldoon, p.219.

Such praise was sufficient to convince doubting Knights that the Order truly worked on
behalf of God and Country. So after the Armistice in 1918 the Knights expanded their
overseas operation to include occupation forces in Belgium, Italy, and Germany. Over
the July 4 holiday in 1919 an ecumenical series of musical shows was presented in
Antwerp. The theater was provided by the Catholic Knights, the entertainment by the
Protestant YMCA, and the orchestra by the Jewish Welfare Board. It was said at the
time that the YMCA gained fame through its canteen service, the Salvation Army
through its coffee and donuts, and the Knights of Columbus through its sponsorship
of athletic contests (boxing matches, basketball, and softball). In 1920 Secretary of
War Newton Baker, a Mason, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Supreme
Knight James Flaherty in recognition of contributions to the war effort by the Order.

Ibid., post-Armistice program, p.221, award to Flaherty, p.223.

http://www.echonews.com/1050/

Lodges light up Christmas

Del Woodford and Kay Henderson from the Salvation Army (both left)
gratefully accept a hamper of goodies from Lodge Lismore City United
members Tom Maxwell and Ken Hirst, and Lodge Eltham member Fred
Trow and his wife Maisie.

Local Freemasons from Lodge Lismore City United and Lodge
Eltham have joined forces to help local families this Christmas,
donating a hamper of goodies to the Salvation Army.

The members wanted to spread a little joy, and are well aware of how
important the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal is to local people
struggling to make ends meet.

"All these small donations add up and at Christmas time we are able to
feed about 80 families and distribute toys to around 250 kids," said Del
Woodford from the Salvation Army. "There are lot of families that would
otherwise have nothing and we couldn't continue our valuable work without
this sort of support."

The donation is just one of the many ways local Freemasons support the
community throughout the year. Younger men are always wanted to join
the local Lodges and there are plenty of social and community activities
new members can participate in. It's a great way to give something back
to the community and new members will be made very welcome.

http://www.freemasons.co.nz/newsletter/2005/3.php

District Masonic Trusts

Wellington Villages Trust made presentation to the Board covering all Masonic
Retirement Villages in the Central Division. It was stated that lack of Government
funding was affecting the viability of the retirement Homes. It was noted that
Presbyterians, Methodists, RSA, Salvation Army and some Catholic Orders have
sold their retirement homes for this reason. Mr Warwick Dunn, Chief Executive for
Wellington Villages Trust thanked Freemasons for their ongoing support.

http://www.srmason-sj.org/council/journal/jun01/kruger.html

David Kruger 33o Mason

has been very active in a variety of civic causes in Alexandria, Virginia. Among
them are the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, United Givers Fund, Kiwanis (President
1960), Salvation Army, Men of All Faiths (one of the group’s founders),
Alexandria Board of Health (Secretary), and the Alexandria Hospital, Community
Welfare Council, Tuberculosis Association, Boys Club, and Family Service. He
served as Vice President of Temple Beth El in Alexandria for nine years and was
active in the Conference of Christians and Jews. Ill. Kruger, who practices
optometry in Alexandria, became a 50-year member of Norfolk Lodge No. 1 in
1996 and has been a Life Member of the Scottish Rite Research Society since its
founding in 1991. A Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Alexandria since 1946,
he is an expert Masonic ritualist and has served in many leadership roles in the Rite,
including President of the Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia in 1975. His
outstanding service to the Order was recognized early when he was invested with
the rank and decoration of K.C.C.H. in 1953 and coroneted an I.G.H. in 1963. Ill.
Kruger became S.G.I.G. in Virginia in 1985 and then Grand Secretary General of
the Supreme Council in 1989. He is an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council
of Canada and the Supreme Council of the International Order of DeMolay. In 1991,
the Grand Lodge of Virginia awarded Ill. Kruger one of its highest honors, the John
Blair Medal for Distinguished Service. Other awards and honors continue to recognize
Ill. Kruger’s service to Freemasonry and humankind.

http://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/Gscot/GSSep01/p38lodge.htm

Old Scotch Lodge - a big year

The current year draws to a close with the Installation of the Master-Elect,
Robert Brelaz ('49) on Thursday, 1 November 2001, and the commencement
of the 2002 Lodge year. Old Boys who are members of the Craft are especially
welcome.

The current year has been a 'big one' with a number of special events to celebrate
the seventy-five years of the Lodge and the one hundred and fifty years of Scotch -

the highlights being the launch of the Lodge History in May and the Re-Enactment
in June of the original Consecration of the Lodge in 1925.

In July, Bill Galvin ('55) Assistant Director of Ceremonies, made an illustrated
presentation of Grand Lodge Certificates to Gary and Joe Edwards, followed
by a fascinating talk and slides by Graeme Weber ('64) of his thrilling trip to
Antarctica earlier this year.

In September the Stewards will present the 'Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences' lecture
to the Lodge, and October will be our current Master, Bill Tingate's ('55) final night in
the Chair - again Old Boys who are members of the Craft will be very welcome.

It's been a busy and successful social year, including dinner in the Members' Dinning
Room at the MCG prior to the Melbourne vs. Richmond match in July, a Trivia Fun
Night with 'Professor' John Bell ('60) as the Master-of-Trivia in September, and a Film
Night at Scotch to see the spy comedy/drama 'Hop Scotch'. A number of Members
joined The Old Scotch Bushwalking Club on their Chewton gold mines walk, and
others with the Old Scotch Wine & Food Society for their 'Big Reds' sampling night.
Christmas Dinner will be served in the Cardinal Pavilion in November.

The Film Night was a charity fund raiser, with the proceeds going to the Freemasons'
Aged Care Homes.

The Lodge also assisted the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal in May, door
knocking in the Hawthorn area and collecting more than $9,000.

Bill Tingate

http://www.lodge150.fsnet.co.uk/html/body_operative_-_150.html

The Operative Lodge No.150 (Aberdeen)

The brethren of the Operative Lodge have left their mark all over the world. Their work
is their legacy and here is but a few: The Paris Opera House, the entire Thames
Embankment, the London Bridge (now in Nevada U.S.A.) the Sydney Harbour Bridge,
the State Capital Building in Austin, Texas, the foundations and lower level of the
Freemasons Hall Edinburgh. In the Granite City there is Union Street, the C.G.U.
Building, the Town House, the Salvation Army Citadel, the Marschal College,
which is the second largest granite building in the world. And finally, the Aberdeen
Masonic Temple, who’s history is also outlined on this web site.

http://www.mainemason.org/photoalbum/pa_winter04.htm

17th Masonic District Lends Support to Manning
Salvation Army Kettle, Saturday, 4 December 2004

Members of the 17th Masonic District (Greater Portland) volunteered to assist the
Salvation Army, Portland Corps with its Holiday fundraising efforts by manning a
kettle for a 12 hour period at Shaw's Supermarket in Falmouth. Two Masons per
one hour shift spanning the 12 hours is all it took. The Masons and one lady who
volunteered their time enjoyed the interaction with the public and felt good about
their contribution to the community and to the Salvation Army.

Photos by Brother A. James Ross

Daskam-Columbia
Lodge No. 25 A. F. & A.M.

John Heacock (left) and Bob Nordstrom (right),
two of the 11 brothers and 2 candidates of Daskam-
Columbia Lodge No. 25 who staffed the Holiday
Store with Jane King (center) of the Salvation Army.

http://home.mindspring.com/~hoaglaj/unionlodge4/union7.html

SPECIAL MASONIC EVENTS

Dec. TBD, Our lodge will ring the bell for the Salvation Army at the Wal-Marts
in Fairhaven MA.

http://www.demolay.org/community/profiles/jwilliams.shtml

Joe A. Williams, PGM Grand Secretary

Joe A. Williams of Oklahoma was installed Grand Secretary at the 84th Annual
Session in Denver, Colorado on June 19, 2004.

Brother Williams was born on May 16, 1936 in Enid, Oklahoma. In 1952, Brother
Williams joined Guyman Chapter DeMolay in Guymon, Oklahoma.

DeMolay Career

Brother Williams is a PMC of Guymon Chapter. He was awarded the Representative
DeMolay (RD), Blue Honor Key, and Chevalier. He is the PSMC of Oklahoma.
Brother Williams was a Director of Conclave and a Director of Workshop for Oklahoma
DeMolay. He holds a DeMolay Cross of Honor and Legion of Honor.

Brother Williams was Executive Officer of Oklahoma from 1981-1993 and served as
chairman of the Executive Officer's Conference. He was elected Grand Junior Councilor
in 1992 and progressed through the elected line, serving as Grand Master from 1995-1996.
He now serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Council of Highland Park Chapter in Tulsa,
Secretary of the Oklahoma DeMolay Trust, and President of the Oklahoma State Advisors
Association.

Masonic Career/Fraternal Affiliations

Brother Williams is a life member of Guymon Masonic Lodge and Tulsa Scottish Rite. He also
belongs to the York Rite, AKDAR Shrine, Eastern Star, and St. Omer Conclave, Red Cross
of Constantine.

Community Activities

Long active in his community, Brother Williams is a Past President of Sand Springs Lions Club,
Chamber of Commerce, Education Foundation, Salvation Army and Museum Trust Authority.
He is an Honorary Chapter Farmer of FFA. He served on the Tulsa County Charter Commission
and the United Way Board.

http://www.pagrandlodge.org/freemason/0802/answer.html

Masons Answer the Call for Salvation Army

Staffing the phones for the Salvation Army's Coats for Kids telethon, officers and
members of Lamberton Lodge No. 476, Lancaster, raised $8,620. Picking up on
the spirit of giving, two months later the lodges of the 1st Masonic District contributed
another $4,000 to the Salvation Army. At work by the phones at WGAL-TV,
Lancaster, are the brethren of Lamberton Lodge (l-r): Front Edward R. Lloyd,
Chaplain; James E. Gustafson, W.M.; Douglas M. Wiker, then-D.D.G.M.; Richard
C. Bledsoe, P.M.; and R. Steven Sturdevant, S.W. Rear Charles E. Landis, P.M.;
Lester Turner; Walter R. Mull, P.M.; Charles H. Rahe II, Treas.; and Charles Smithgall,
who also is the Mayor of Lancaster.

http://www.pagrandlodge.org/freemason/1201/demol.html

All DeMolay chapters observe an annual "Day of Comfort" between Thanksgiving and
Christmas to emphasize the needs of others. Each chapter has its own program of service.
Typical projects include volunteering at a nursing home, raising money for local and national
charities, community clean-ups and renewal work parties. To raise funds for charity,
members participate in various sales, fairs and community festivals. They conduct walk-a-thons,
bike-a-thons, all-night dances, and other programs to encourage donors to pledge charitable
gifts. Some chapters work at telethons; others ring bells for the Salvation Army.
Many chapters participate in food banks and clothing drives, while others volunteer with
Habitat for Humanity.

http://www.salvationarmydallas.org/partners_list.asp

2004 Partner Recognition

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Gallagher Bassett Services
Gardner Marketing Group
Garland ISD
Garland Masonic Lodge
Garland Space Center
Gary's Quality Plumbing
General Electric Company
Gem Plus

http://www.daskam-columbia25.org/daskam1.htm

Daskam-Columbia
Lodge No. 25 A. F. & A.M.

In the cold that accompanied the December 20th snow storm,
the volunteers from our Lodge found the warmth of holiday giving
inside the Salvation Army Holiday Store at Somerset Square. On
this morning, GPD dropped off the hundreds of unwrapped toys,
which they had collected for distribution to help others have a happier
holiday. Those shown are, from the left: John Heacock, Harold Rosenthal,
Herb Grommeck and Arnie Grot.

http://www.haltonsearch.com/hr/mcc/story/2811602p-3255162c.html

The Salvation Army and Yoga

The Salvation Army, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its yoga workout from 9:30 to
10:45 a.m. and its book club from 11 a.m. to noon.