2023-2024 "TO GOD BE THE GLORY" GRAND SESSION
Linda Dubry
​Worthy Grand Matron
L. Cecil Smith
​​​Worthy Grand Patron
SESSION
"TO GOD BE THE GLORY"
May 14-16, 2024
Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
AIM / GOAL
To promote stronger ties among our Masonic Organizations by encouraging our Chapters to communicate with the officers and members of the various Masonic Bodies in their area and inviting them to join us in activities to attract new members. Working together and giving each other support in our various activities, we can encourage positive growth in our organizations. 
SESSION MOTTO
"When one's eyes are fixed on God, the storms of life cannot change his course."
WATCHWORDS
Light, Purity & Joy and Grace, Gratitude & Glory
GRAND OFFICERS
"Flutterbies" - We shine forth God's glory in all that we do, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness
GRAND COMPANIONS
"Caterpillars" - As their name implies, they "cater" to our every need with love, and they are "Pillars" of strength when we are fragile and delicate. They wrap us in a blanket of Love to help us shine forth the Lord's glory.
GRAND STAR POINTS
"Morning Glories" - They greet us with smiles and keep our mornings joyful as they spread God's love throughout the State! 
SUPERVISORS
"Enlightening Bugs" - They enlighten us with their knowledge and bring joy to our lives!
PAGES
"Glowworms" - They work to fulfill our needs as we perform our work, so that we can let our light shine.
FLOWERS
The Morning Glory - Its strength is renewed and shines forth each morning, and it folds its petals in prayer each night. 

The Iris - It lifts its glorious purple blooms and fragrance to the Lord. 
SCRIPTURES
"O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together." - Psalm

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto our God and our Father be glory forever and ever." - Philippians 4:19-20

"That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, now ye see Him not, yet believing ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory; receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls." - 1 Peter 1:7-9

"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created." - Revelation 4:11
EMBLEMS
The Butterfly, the Open Holy Bible and the Masonic Plumb Line
COLORS
Morning Glory Pink and Blue, Plum and Silver
HONOR STATIONS
Esther and Chaplain
WORTHY GRAND MATRON & WORTHY GRAND PATRON SPECIAL PROJECTS
  • Raising funds for OES Star Dogs, Inc., our own 501(c)3 to enable the placement of service and therapy dogs to individuals who need them.
  • We will also raise funds for ESTARL, our Youth Groups: Rainbow, Job's Daughters and DeMolay
GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER PROJECTS FOR 2021-2024
  • Service Dogs
  • Alzheimer's
  • ESTARL
  • Knights Templar Eye Foundation
  • Masonic Youth Organizations
  • Shrine Charities
  • Shrine Hospitals
  • International Cancer Research
  • Heart Fund
SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDRAISING
  • Note Cards
  • Lapel Pins
  • Magnets
  • Hand Sanitizers
  • Hot/Cold Packs
  • Ink Pens
  • Baseball Hats
  • Scarves
  • Camp Shirts