Job's Daughters Ritual - Closing & General Information Flashcards
In which countries is Job’s Daughters found?
United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, the Phillipines
Where is the current Miss International Job’s Daughter from?
The Phillipines
What song is sung as the Chaplain approaches the Altar for the Closing Prayer?
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Do new members assume the Attitude of Prayer when observing the Closing Cross?
No.
Who can be members of Job’s Daughters?
Members are girls and young women between the ages of 10 and 20 who are related to or are sponsored by a Master Mason and believe in a higher power.
What is the signal for the Treasurer, Chaplain and Messengers to turn outward for the Retiring March?
The Musician plays a chord.
Are Daughters allowed to sign while in the Closing Cross?
Yes. With the approval of the Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council, members of the Bethel may be released from the Attitude of Prayer to sign.
Who was the first Supreme Guardian?
Ethel T. Wead Mick
Who is the current Supreme Guardian?
Linda Luttrell
Who is the current Associate Grand Guardian?
Dave Sieler
What are the two songs that may be sung during the Retiring March?
Onward Christian Soldiers or We’re Job’s Daughters Fair and True
True or false? After the Bethel Guardian says, “This concludes our ceremony,” she nods. The Officers respond with a nod. The Bethel Guardian sounds one rap of the gavel.
True
Who removes the chairs in the Semicircle in preparation for the Retiring March?
The Senior and Junior Custodians
Who is the current Grand Bethel Honored Queen?
Janessa Carley
What does the Associate Bethel Guardian do during the Retiring March if there are new members who have been initiated?
The Associate Bethel Guardian goes to the new members to present them for welcome at the close of the meeting. After the Officers have left the East Line, the Associate Bethel Guardian conducts the new members to a position one step east of the East Line to view the Closing Formation.
What is the signal for the Bethel Guardian and Associate Bethel Guardian to leave their stations and ascend the East Dais for the Retiring March?
When the Custodians reach the Altar Line after removing the chairs in the Semicircle
Who is the current Grand Guardian?
Sue Sieler
Who is currently Vice Grand Guardian?
Amber Larson
Which Officer is at the center of the Cross?
Chaplain
True or false? When the Honored Queen leaves the East Dais for the Retiring March, she marches in a line with the two Princesses.
False. The Honored Queen leaves the East behind the Princesses.
True or False? The Princesses follow the other Officers after leaving the Closing Formation and assemble on the West Line?
False. The Junior and Senior Princesses do not follow the other Officers as they march west, but remain in a position on the North and South Marching Lines, facing west. After the Officers on the West Line have faced East, the Honored Queen and Princesses march west to two steps in front of the line of Officers, turn and face East.
When can additional ceremonies, songs or other additions be permitted during a Bethel meeting?
After the Officers and Bethel Choir have retired.