Family Ties
She sacrificed her life and her family was killed because she would not denounce her faith. Last words were "love one another"
Electa
This is the lesson that Adah teaches us in the Order
Obedience
Esther
When speaking of the human body Esther the White Ray represents this body part.
The Head
The grip is given in this number of movements
3
Adah's father Jepthah came from this lineage
Gileadites
He was the the very first Judge in the Bible
Othniel
Adah represents this season which symbolizes this
Spring - symbolizes youth of life.
When walking the labyrinth the alter represents this part of the bod
heart
These are the 3 steps to becoming an Eastern Star
Desire, request, initiation
This is the brother of Martha and Mary, who Jesus raised from the dead
Lazarus
She was the only female judge in the Bible
Deborah
Martha represents this season which symbolizes this
Winter the end of the year, or lifetime when one must rely on eternal life
Without these three things there is no life
body, soul, and mind
OES has two motto's a general and a special motto. What are they?
I have seen the star in the east
Fatal
Fairest amongst thousands altogether lovely
Esther's cousin who reminded her "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape" Esther 4:12
Mordecai
Adah went to the mountains for this length of time to prepare for what
for two months to prepare for sacrifice
Electa represents this season which symbolizes this
Fall/Autumn harvest or the period of full maturity of life.
Adah, Ruth, Electa, and Martha represent these parts of the body
Martha and Ruth - arms
Adah and Electa - legs
When asked what evidence you have that you are a Eastern Star you can rattle off this fancy phrase
I have
6 signs
5 passes
2 motto's (general and a special)
A word
And a grip
Ruth follow Naomi once Naomi's husband and two sons died. What were their names
Elimelek, Kilion, Mahlon
Adah Esther and Ruth were all willing to do this
They were all willing to sacrifice their lives
Ruth represents this season which symbolizes this
Summer abundance and growth of life.
Each Star Point represents one of the 5 senses. Name the Star Point and the sense
Adah sight
Ruth Hearing
Esther Touch
Martha Smell
Electa Taste
As a member of OES you have 5 passes. Name the Star Point and the Pass for all 5
Adah - alas my daughter
Ruth - who is this
Esther - what will thou
Martha - believeth thou this
Electa - love one another