Forward Together,

United in Purpose

Share Your Light.

The Light of Rebekahship

Bridge of Fraternity

PROGRAM

My program is dedicated to my husband, Floyd, Past Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Idaho, who has made this year possible for me through his love, faith, and encouragement, and to our son, Earl, who stands by my side to assist whenever possible.

This year of service is dedicated to the Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges of District No. 2 whose brothers and sisters have shared their love and friendship with me and given their wholehearted support.  Without all of you it would not be possible for me to accept this great challenge.

This program is also dedicated in loving memory of Sister Lorraine Cooper – my wonderful sister.  She never met a stranger and was a true friend to everyone she knew,

MOTTO:

Forward Together, United in Purpose.

SLOGAN:

Share your Light.  The Light of Rebekahship

THEME:

Bridge of Fraternity

Strengthened by the Three Links.

IOOF – Insure Our Order’s Future –

Bridge the Interlude Between All Ages.

Three Links, The Sun, Moon & Seven Stars

and the American Flag.  The Seven Stars to represent the tenets of our Order.

TRAVELING EMBLEM:

Rebekah Lantern with Eternal Flame.

WATCH WORDS:

Service Harmony Achieve Reverence Enthusiasm

PRAYER:

The 23^rd Psalm – The Lord is my Shepard.

SCRIPTURE:

“Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”  Matthew 5-15.

GUIDES:

Open Bible, Ritual, Constitution, Code of Laws, and Lighted Candle.

SACRED - Somebody Bigger Than You and I

THEME – The Rebekah Song

MY SONG – Suddenly There’s a Valley

PATRIOTIC – You’re a Grand Old Flag

ALTAR – May the Good Lord Bless & Keep you

COLORS:

Colors of the Sunrise and Sunset with accents of Silver, emblematic of our Faith in Good.  The blending of red and yellow into many shades gives us a beautiful light to shine.

FLOWERS:

Poinsettia – to honor my Lodge, Poinsettia #115

LILY – to honor my associate Lodge Lily #33

And any other flower of your choice as I love all of God’s lovely blossoms.