Our community service this year was feeding ten families at Thanksgiving. An immense joy of 2023 was returning to our community at a local
Pentecost Consistory No. 98 and the Loyal Ladies of Pentecost Assembly held a “Pentecost Family Barbeque.” The outing was designed to build a stronger relationship between the Fraters and the Loyal Ladies and was a huge success enjoyed by all who attended. On Sunday, September
daycare. Our Past Commander-In-Chief Danny Melton Sr and Sublime Prince Gerald Riggins were Santa Claus and his Elf. Giving out toys and spreading the holiday joy. This is truly the meaning behind community service. Albany calls itself “THE PHOENIX”, as we were told The Phoenix was known to be a majestic bird- like creature that lived in paradise. It was also understood that it could never indeed die. Pentecost Consistory No. 98 has experienced a very good 2023 under our Commander in Chief, Jerry Bailey. He began by leading the Pentecost Consistory on a visit to King David No. 3 for their elections. In February, several programs were implemented to strengthen and unite the Consistory and Assembly We had several monthly virtual Scottish Rite Lectures delivered by SGIG Leonard LaRue. The lectures are on various topics to help develop a deeper understanding of our responsibilities as Scottish Rite Masons. MWPM S.P. Steve Dandridge, with the help of G.I.G. Johnny Sanders, our dean of instruction, put together the program for the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, held on March 16, 2023. The Fraters practiced every Thursday night leading up to the event. It turned out to be another well-attended and fantastic night. On April 29, 2023, we attended the “Heritage Founders Day” event hosted by King David No. 3. This was another informative and well-attended event. During their youth program, Pentecost held our first church visitation at Macedonia Church on June 11, 2023. Seeing these young people was praiseworthy by far. We had a great time as well. On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the members of the Pentecost Consistory were invited to fellowship with the Loyal Ladies of Pentecost Assembly No. 86. Their Garden Party was held indoors because of the rain, but we still had a wonderful time. On Saturday, July 22, 2023, we participated in an Occasional at the Grand East to bring in 14 new Fraters. On July 29, 2023, the members of
24, 2023, we honored our P.C.I.C. Delvin Hodges for his service to Pentecost Consistory No. 98 during his service year 2022. It was another fantastic event attended by King David No. 3 and Long Island No. 61, the Loyal Ladies, and family and friends. In
September, as the kids in our community prepared to return to school, Pentecost Consistory partnered with Elejmal Temple No. 185 A.E.A.O.N.M.S. and the Loyal Ladies of Pentecost Assembly to distribute sixty (60) gift cards to the children at West Help Shelter, which is located in Mount Vernon, New York. This program was started last year by P.C.I.C. Delvin Hodges. After looking back over 2023, Pentecost Consistory No. 98 looks forward to 2024! New York State Grand Assembly Order of The Golden Circle ushered in a new era of Friday night entertainment for our Loyal Ladies, which created an atmosphere of fellowship and artistic creativity as they participated in a “Paint and Sip.” Under the leadership and direction of the Deputy of the Orient of New York, Rev. Hermon J. Simpson, 33 ⁰ , and the State Grand Loyal Lady Ruler Belinda L.M. Grant, new initiatives were implemented to enhance and update the New York State Grand Assembly. Through our charitable endeavors, we donated $500.00 to Durham’s Maternal Stress -Free Zone, Inc., located in the inner City of Buffalo, New York, which provides a much-needed safe place for young mothers, babies, and Doulas to learn about childcare. One of many historic moments during the 2023 session was the first-ever visitation from the State Grand Loyal Lady Rulers of the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We look forward to the Grand Session in October 2024 where we will celebrate our 50th Grand Session with a Golden Celebration Weekend.
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