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This book, opened on the altar, is central to all Eastern Star meetings.
What is the Holy Bible?
This officer presides over the Chapter.
Who is the Worthy Matron?
This Star Point heroine's symbol is the Sun, (ie. Effulgent Sun, Sun of Righteousness) and her emblem is the Crown & Scepter.
Who is Esther?
Shirley Plessner, Symbolism of the Eastern Star, (Gilbert Publishing Co, 1956), 62.
The instruction, organization, government, & ceremonies of these 3 degrees may all be found in the Adoptive Rite Ritual.
What are the Order of the Eastern Star, the Queen of the South, & the Administrative (Matron) degrees?
When asked, "what evidence do you have to show yourself as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star?" this is the answer.
What is “I have 6 signs, 5 passes, 2 mottos (one general and one special), a word, and a grip.”
Robert Macoy, Adoptive Rite Ritual, rev. ed. (1998; Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, 1998), 126–128.
The five heroines of the Order of the Eastern Star are each represented on the pentagram by one of these.
What are colors of the star points?
Also may be What are the emblems of the star points?
To become a member of OES, a woman must be one or several of these relations to a Master Mason.
What is wife, widow, daughter, sister (classic), or other relative (modern)?
Robert Macoy, Adoptive Rite Ritual, rev. ed. (1998; Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, 1998), 13
This Star Point heroine's emblem is the broken column and her season is Winter.
Who is Martha?
Shirley Plessner, Symbolism of the Eastern Star, (Gilbert Publishing Co, 1956), 133-134.
The Eastern Star emblem rests on, or is fashioned around this shape.
What is a pentagon?
This is one of the several possible phrases new OES members may use if challenged (charged up, covers star on clothing, etc.) in defense.
What is;"Why dost thou coverth my light?" | "I crave knowledge." | "I am a babe." | "In the name of God, let there be light."
This officer welcomes members and guests as they arrive at the chapter room.
Who is the Warder?
Before any official business can be conducted at a Chapter meeting, this minimum number of qualified members must be present.
What is a quorum?
Robert Macoy, Adoptive Rite Ritual, rev. ed. (1998; Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, 1998), 8, 50-51.
This Star Point heroine’s symbol is the Lion (Lion of the Tribe of Judah), her emblem is the Cup, and her color represents love or fervency.
Who is Electa?
Shirley Plessner, Symbolism of the Eastern Star, (Gilbert Publishing Co, 1956), 53.
There are 15 of these ancient and unchangeable precepts, outlined for members within the Adoptive Rite Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star.
What are the LANDMARKS of the Order?
Robert Macoy, Adoptive Rite Ritual, rev. ed. (1998; Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, 1998), 13–15.
The amount of officers outlined and displayed by diagram, in the OES Adoptive Rite Ritual.
What is 24?
Robert Macoy, Adoptive Rite Ritual, rev. ed. (1998; Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, 1998), 25–28.
Before being initiated, members must answer questions to show their belief in this.
What is God (or a Supreme Being, Higher Power, Creator, etc.)?
The Order of the Eastern Star was established in this century (year) and by this person.
What is the 19th century (1850) and who is Dr. Robert Morris?
This Beatitude is associated with Star Point heroine, Adah.
What is "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God?"
Matthew 5:8 (KJV)
A chapter (the order) is this beautiful thing and it is kept beautiful and growing using this tool.
What is a garden and the ballot?
This is the number of judges listed in the Book of Judges and the number of apostles Jesus originally chose.
What is 12?
12 Judges of Israel (KJV) ->Judges 3:9–11; 3:15–30; 3:31; 4:4–5:31; 6:11–8:35; 10:1–2; 10:3–5; 11:1–12:7; 12:8–10; 12:11–12; 12:13–15; 13:24–16:31
12 Disciples (Apostles) Originally Chosen (KJV) ->Matthew 10:2–4
Before any official business can be conducted at a Chapter meeting, this minimum number of qualified members must be present.
What is a quorum?
The OES ritual was established in this year, by this person, using what?
When is 1867 (or any named 1865 thru 1868), who is Robbert McCoy, and what is Dr. Rob Morris' OES Rosary.
This Star Pt heroine, symbolized by the Lily of the Valley, wears a color representing constancy, is linked to the Beatitude “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth,” & is remembered for leaving her homeland to support someone in Bethlehem.
Who is Ruth?
The five star points together teach these qualities to members.
What are obedience to the Word of God, fortitude, steadfastness, purity, courage, faithfullness, love, and more; the virtues of the Order?
These five states of humanity (life) through Christ, may be seen as represented by the pentagon sides.
What are birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension?