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Unto God give the glory!

Greetings Sir Knights, December already. Hard to believe we are only five months away from the Grand Conclave. Our Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Sir Knight Chance Chapman, is hard at work preparing for his eventual election to the position of Right Eminent Grand Commander. His organizational and leadership skills will soon make my time…
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Grand Commander’s Message (November 2022)

Greetings Sir Knights, Is it just coincidence that Inspection Season occurs during Halloween Season? I remember when I served Worth Commandery as Eminent Commander I was certainly scared at the prospect of being inspected by a Grand Officer. I got through it, just as all of you will. When it is over you will realize…
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Grand Commander’s Message (October 2022)

Greetings Sir Knights, When your memories exceed your dreams, the end is near. When an organization is more about the accomplishments of the past than its vision for the future, that organization is near its end. We should not strive to be experts on what we’ve accomplished over the past 100 years, we should be…
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First-Ever Outdoor Order of the Temple

“Knight of the Templars” is the first-ever outdoor Order of the Temple conferral in Texas. It will be held at the Boy Scouts of America C.W. Post Memorial Scout Camp (“BSA Camp Post”), on October 1st, 2022. Sir Knight Richard Jernigan, Right Eminent Grand Commander, will be the conferring Commander. Conferral will begin after sundown…
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Grand Commander’s Message (September 2022)

Greetings Sir Knights, We are having such a great time visiting with the Sir Knights of Texas. You guys never cease to amaze me with your dedication, your comradery, your love for each other and Jesus Christ. You make the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas what it is, a great organization dedicated to helping…
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Grand Commander’s Message (August 2022)

Greetings Sir Knights, It’s August. In Texas. That means it’s hot, dry, and wonderful. Don’t get me wrong, we desperately need some rain and cooler temperatures, but every day is another gift from God. While we complain about the hot temperatures let us not forget just how beautiful this world is. It’s an amazing combination…
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Grand Commander’s Message (July 2022)

Greetings Sir Knights, Happy birthday, Uncle Sam! Independence Day, the day our founders stated to the world that a new nation was born. A nation founded upon the principles that our lives are our own, not that of the realm; that our freedoms and liberties are founded upon the idea that each person is created…
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