Wesley UMC under the tutelage of Reverend Darius K. Butler, Sr.

Before the program, Deer Creek Lodge No. 103 conducted a buffet style repast for all guests in attendance. PM Clarence R. Miller, Jr. who served as the Worship Leader ensured that the program started on time with the Masonic Family processional into the chapel promptly at 3:30 p.m.

After the establishment of protocol by DDGM Mac MacClarin, Deer Creek Lodge No. 103 mem-bers graciously executed the program. SD Arthur Watson gave a stunning Invocation followed by SW Dennis DeFord who read scripture. PM Calvin Tinson gave the purpose of St John’s Day and PM Walter Winder gave the Response to the Welcome from John Wesley UMC. Finally, WM Lawrence K Montgomery Jr. presented the 6MD charitable donation and offering to the church and JW Ron Hill who planned, set up and executed the repast, sang in the choir and was the featured soloist.

The program went well with an overall ambience of love, loyalty, brotherhood, sisterhood, and friendship; all values we treasure and written about by St John the Evangelist. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13)

BALTIMORE – (Feb. 1, 2024) – The Desert of Maryland has made a conscious effort to be more involved in the community through charitable endeavors. Nobles and Daughters across the Desert continue to impact citizens in sometimes less fortunate circumstances. Civil Rights Leader and celebrated athlete Brother Jackie Robinson opined, “…a life is not important, except the impact it has upon another...”

Contributions made in the Desert of Maryland are a significant part of the Shoulder to Shoulder and Tassel to Tassel campaign. Organizations across Maryland were identified by the Imperial Deputies of the Oasis and Illustrious Potentates of community locations where the Desert’s support can better target needy community-citizens. Once the organizations were vetted, the Desert Divan journeyed to make presentations. The year 2023 was a pivotal one for the Desert of Maryland. Knowing better by learning the state and identifying needs made it easy to do better by providing helping hands. The Desert’s efforts and impact are great, and the participation of Nobles and Daughters has grown. The membership continues to look for even more beneficial ways to make a difference in the lives of their community citizens.

Investing in the community is more than lifting neighborhood citizens. Also, multiple contributions define