Making Good Men, Better Men Since Time Immemorial
Making Good Men, Better Men Since Time Immemorial

April 2025

Grand Chaplain Joe Michael Fowler

This week is one of the most important weeks of a Christians life. The last hours of Jesus in the form of a physical man. As you go back to Luke’s Gospel, You need to start at Lk 13:32 “A 3 Day Journey” Read this Study and share with others.

3 day Journey

Luke13:32 to Luke chapter 22 is 3 days before the Cross at Jerusalem
Jesus cries over Jerusalem
Teaches Humility to his disciples
Parable of Lost Sheep, Lost Coin and the Lost Son
Rich man and Lazarus
Healing of 10 Lepers
Children brought to Him
Salvation of Zacchaeus
Healing blind Bartimaues
Foretelling destruction of. Temple
Triumphant entry to Jerusalem
Last supper with Disciples
Washing Disciples feet
Praying in the Garden
Betrayal by Judas

The next 3 day journey will be after His Death.  JMF

MWGM Richard Allen Schultz Biography

Richard Allen Schultz, GM 2024-2025

Brother Richard Allen Schultz was born December 15th, 1969 and was raised in Jasper, Alabama. He graduated from Walker High School in 1988 and Virgina College in 2000. He also earned degrees from Bevill State Community College.

He was initiated in Cordova Masonic Lodge #559 located in Cordova, Alabama on July 17th, 2008. He was Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on September 4th, 2008, and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on October 4th, 2008. He progressed through the Chairs of Cordova Lodge #559 and was elected to serve as Worshipful Master during 2013-2014 and was elected to serve a second term as Worshipful Master during 2015-2016.

His service to the Grand Lodge of Alabama began when he was appointed to serve as District Lecturer for the 26th Masonic District in November 2016 and served in that capacity until his election as Junior Grand Warden in November 2021. He was appointed Right Worshipful Grand Marshal of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama in November 2019 by Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Jon Michael Taylor.

He was initiated into the York Rite bodies in Birmingham Chapter #76, Birmingham Council #43, and Birmingham Commandery #10 in 2017, Valley of Birmingham Scottish Rite in 2017, Sipsey Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #565 in 2018, and Dinar Grotto in 2022.

He is a current member of the Sipsey Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #565, Birmingham-Metro York Rite Bodies, Valley of Birmingham Scottish Rite, Dinar Grotto, Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association Wayfarers Chapter and Revival Masonic Lodge #935.

He enlisted into the United States Army in January 1989 and served in various assignments in the 2nd Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas before being deployed overseas in the first Gulf War for Operations Desert Shield/Storm. He received three Bronze Combat Stars and two Presidential Campaign ribbons.

Veterans Commitee

Veteran’s Committee review of 1st quarter. 

The Veteran’s Committee has been busy. 

1. The first quarter we have developed and implemented a plan for a Memorial Stone to be laid in Honor of our Brothers and Veteran’s at the National Cemetery in Montevallo. This is well on the way thanks to the generous response from Brothers across the state we have raised right at $11K. This will cover the cost of the stone and allow for funding future Veteran’s projects.

2. The extra funds raised will help fund a planned portrait to be commissioned as an ongoing source of income for the committee that will allow funding of projects without begging Lodges or Brothers to contribute. 

3. The National Sojourners and several Lodges across the State have been presenting medals and scholarships to outstanding JROTC Cadets. If your Lodge would like to participate with your local JROTC the GL would like to join you in your efforts, please contact us.

4. The Veteran’s Committee has been pleased to visit several Blue Lodge and Appendant Body fundraising Dinners and events to represent our Veterans.

5. The Committee is working to establish a uniformed color guard to serve at GL formal functions.

These are just some of the things that we are working on this quarter.

Besides continuing the above-mentioned projects some things to look forward to in the coming months. We will be contacting the City of Bham. Veteran’s Day Parade Committee and inquiring about participating with a float representing Mason’s service to our Nation.  We are also exploring possibilities of a cross-state motorcycle ride from Huntsville to Mobile along with American Legion and VFW Riders to support our Gold Star Kids.

          A few 1st quarter dates to remember 

National Vietnam Veteran’s Day

National Medal of Honor Month

The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Ceasefire in Vietnam 1973

The Liberations of Manila and Guadalcanal WWII

Founding of the US Merchant Marines 1938

May God Bless our Nation and our Veterans and may He watch over and protect those who protect us. 

Fraternally B.H. Fant, Chairman, Grand Lodge Veterans Committee