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Federal lodge No 9
Pictured above from left to right: Worshipful Master(WM) Kevin D. Claiborne and Worthy Matron(WM) Marcia “Roxy” Cooper
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ames 1: 2-4 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And, let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
The Mighty Men of Federal Lodge No 9 have remained steadfast in our obligations and intentions of turning the page on the impact our lodge can have on the community. This quarter, our lodge was able to successfully initiate our philanthropic thrusts of empowering men in the greater metro Baltimore community while providing support to children in need. We were able to complete this by utilizing our relationship with the lovely ladies of Trinity Chapter No 5. Order of the Eastern Star - Prince Hall Affiliated (OES-PHA) under a joint dispensation to conduct our charity focused on baby products. As the sister chapter of Federal Lodge No. 9, Trinity Chapter No. 5 OES-PHA provided a multitude of resources for children, as well as organization of the effort. Sisters throughout Myra Grand Chapter OES-PHA continue to participate, with many donations coming from Marjorie T. Lancaster Chapter No. 84 OES-PHA. New Cornerstone Baptist Church, under the leadership of our very own Pastor Melvin Rascoe, supported the charity by offering a location for donation drop off and storage. In the current climate surrounding the experiences of Men in America, we knew it was incumbent upon ourselves as leaders to leverage a discussion on fatherhood and life empowerment. This led to new relationships with Coppin State University (CSU), Kingdom Life Motorcycle Ministry, and several other organizations where we hosted a
26 The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland - THE LIGHT - June 2023
