General Flashcards
List the officer’s order in the preparation room for the opening ceremony.
Marshal Outer Guard Senior Custodian Librarian Chaplain Third Messenger Fourth Messenger Fifth Messenger Senior Princess
What is the order of Business?
- Reading of the Special dispensation
- Roll call
- Report of the Ballot on Petition
- Ceremony (Initiation, Majority, Obligation or other appropriate ceremonies in keeping with the ideals of our order may be substituted)
- Reading of Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Communications
- Petitions for Membership
- Reports
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Receipts
- Bills
- Librarian’s Report
- Mothers’, Fathers’ and Guardians’ Prayer and Song
- Good of the Bethel
Recite 42:15 from the Book of Job.
“In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job, and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.”
What is the order of Good of the Bethel?
- Introduction of parents of new members
- Installation of Bethel Officers
- Installation of Bethel Guardian Council
- Proficiency Lessons Examination
- Presentations (optional)
- Remarks by those called upon by the Honoured Queen
- Coin March (optional)
List the officer’s order in the Anteroom for the opening ceremony.
- Guide
- Inner Guard
- Junior Custodian
- Recorder
- Treasurer
- First Messenger
- Second Messenger
- Junior Princess
- Honoured Queen
Who is the founder and author of the original ritual?
Mrs. Ethel Theresa Wead Mick
Which officer teaches that we must guard against sin and protect ourselves from the temptations of the world to the end of our earthly journey?
Outer Guard
Which officer teaches that however lowly our station in life may be, our responsibilities to God and all mankind should always inspire us to noble deeds.
Third Messenger
Which officer teaches that harmony is essential to all organizations and is a virtue for which we should all strive.
Musician
Which officer teaches that my every act should be as the Recording Angel would have it in her Book of Life?
Recorder
Which officer teaches that the smallest task carefully performed is a stepping-stone to advancement and more important duties?
Junior Custodian
Which officer teaches that honesty is the foundation upon which to build character?
Treasurer
Which officer teaches that the smallest task deserves the same attention as one of more importance and should be promptly and cheerfully performed?
Senior Custodian
Which officer teaches that righteous service will lead to life eternal?
Fourth Messenger
Which officer teaches that we must be alert to temptations that influence our hearts and minds?
Inner Guard
Which officer teaches that respect for our country and its laws is the foundation of good citizenship?
Marshal
Which officer teaches that piety, religion and reverence for sacred things are the beacon lights of life?
Chaplain
Which officer teaches that we should consider all of our actions and thoughtfully plan our lives so that we may reach the highest attainments in life?
Fifth Messenger
Which officer teaches that in our daily lives, we must always be aware of life’s temptations?
Second Messenger
Which officer teaches that respect for the wishes of our parents and guardians is a virtue to be cherished and practiced in our homes and daily lives and that we must strive to be examples for others?
First Messenger
Which officer teaches that since our Order is founded on the Book of Job, we should live according to its teachings, that we may assume any duty God may require of us?
Librarian
How many times does the Honoured queen rap the gavel to call up the Bethel Officers?
Two times
How many times does the Honoured queen rap the gavel to call up the assembly?
Three times
How many times does the Honoured queen rap the gavel to seat the entire assembly or call the entire assembly to order?
One time
What is the Rap of the Order?
The rap of our order is four distinct taps. It is given by the Inner and Outer Guards when attending at the door and by the Guide during Initiation.
Which officer teaches that as God in His Wisdom guided Job to restored health and prosperity, so will He guide us if we follow His teachings?
Guide
What is the sign of the 1st epoch?
The sign of the First Epoch is given by placing the open right hand over the mouth. It alludes to the thought and care exercised by Job before he answered. Let it be a lesson to each one of us to be thoughtful before we speak.
What is the response of the 1st epoch?
The response is “Patience.” It alludes to the patience of Job.
What is the emblem of the 1st epoch?
The emblem of this Epoch is the White Dove which symbolizes purity and truth. It is also symbolic of the name of Job’s first daughter when he called Jemima, which means “Dove”.
What is the mystic number of the 1st epoch?
The mystic number of this Epoch is seven. It alludes to the number of Job’s sons and the measure of his flocks.
What are Bethel Honours?
The Sign of the First Epoch
What are Grand Honours?
The Sign of the Second Epoch
What are Supreme Honours?
The Sign of the Third Epoch
What are the songs for the 1st epoch?
“Love Diving” (march music);
“Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove” or
“Come Holy Spirit”
What is the sign of the 2nd epoch?
The sign of the Second Epoch is given by placing the hands in the position they were in at the altar and bowing the head slightly. It alludes to the manner in which Job received his pleasures, but most of all his adversities.
What is the response of the 2nd epoch?
The response is “Faith”. It alludes to the faith of Job.
What is the emblem of the 2nd epoch?
The emblem of this Epoch is the Urn of Incense which in all ages has symbolized prayer. It is also symbolic of the name of Job’s second daughter when he called Kezia, meaning “cassia”, used in incense.
What is the mystic number of the 2nd epoch?
The mystic number of this Epoch is 3. It alludes to the three daughters of Job and his three friends from the far East.
What are the songs for the 2nd epoch?
“Lean On, O King Eternal” (march music);
“My Faith Looks up to Thee” or “Faith of Our Fathers”
What is the sign of the 3rd epoch?
The sign of the Third Epoch is given by placing the right hand over the heart. It alludes to the intention of living uprightly.
What is the response of the 3rd epoch?
The response is “Reward.” It alludes to the steadfast and upright who finally receive their reward.
What is the emblem of the 3rd epoch?
The emblem of this Epoch is the Horn of Plenty, which symbolizes the triumph of Job over the temptations of the evil one, and the reward for his piety and faith. It should ever remind us to advance with strength and power. It is also symbolic of the name of Job’s 3rd daughter whom he called Keren Happuch, which means “Plenty”.
