Brethren

As I take the East once again, I am filled with deep humility. To have been entrusted with the Master’s chair not once, not twice, but five times, is an honor beyond anything I could have imagined when I first knocked at the door of Masonry. I am keenly aware that this distinction does not belong to me alone — it is a reflection of your confidence, your patience, and the strength of the Lodge we all serve together.

Each time I have had the privilege of leading, I have learned anew that the Master of a Lodge is not its ruler, but its servant. The Master’s gavel is not a symbol of personal authority, but of responsibility — a call to harmony, to diligence, and to unity. And though the years may bring changes in faces and circumstances, the timeless principles of our Craft remain: Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

Serving five terms has taught me that every Lodge year has its own character. We face new challenges, discover new opportunities, and share new joys. My task this year is not to repeat what has been done before, but to help us build upon our foundations, to strengthen our bonds, and to leave the Lodge a little better for those who will follow after us.

I extend my gratitude to the Past Masters whose counsel I value, to the officers who stand ready to serve, and to each brother who contributes quietly and faithfully in his own way. Brethren, no Master can succeed without the support of the Lodge, and I ask for your continued encouragement, your frank advice, and above all, your fellowship.

As we begin this Masonic year, let us remember that our true labor is not only within these walls, but in the way we live our Masonry day by day. May our work be guided by wisdom, sustained by strength, and adorned with the beauty of harmony.

Brethren, I am deeply honored to serve as Master of this Lodge for the fifth time. Together, let us make this year one of unity, growth, and light.

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Fraternally
RW. Bro. David B. Johnson
Worshipful Master, St. James Lodge No. 80