Creekmore Masonic Lodge #74 AF&AM - 307 W. Lillie Blvd., Madill, OK. 73446

Warmest Greetings, My Brethren,

It is with great humility and gratitude that I say what an honor it is to serve as your Worshipful Master for 2026. Every time I enter our Lodge, I am reminded of what a privilege it is to call myself a Mason and to stand among men who have committed themselves to something greater than themselves.

Today, as every day, it is a great day to be a Mason at Creekmore Lodge #74 A.F. & A.M. in the great state of Oklahoma.

I continue to be amazed by the strength of our Lodge and the way our members come together to keep its work moving forward. That strength does not come from the building, the furniture, or the name above the door. It comes from the men who enter through it.

It is your hard work, your dedication, your willingness to serve, and your commitment to one another that keeps our Lodge strong. Each of you, in your own way, helps guard our West Gate and protect the traditions and values entrusted to us by those who came before.

We are not merely preserving a Lodge.

We are carrying a legacy.

As we have now passed the halfway point of this year, I ask each of you to pause for a moment and reflect upon your own Masonic journey. Ask yourself three simple
questions:

1. How have I helped or contributed to my Lodge?

2. How have I helped a Brother or the widow of a Brother from my Lodge?

3. Have I invited someone outside of Masonry to visit our Lodge?

These questions may seem simple, but I believe they reach into the very heart of what it means to be a Mason.

Brotherhood

We often speak of Brotherhood, but Brotherhood is more than a word we use within these walls. A man today is looking for something our fathers and grandfathers understood: a place where men stand beside one another. He is looking for men who will check on him when he has been absent. Men who will sit beside him when times are difficult. Men who will celebrate with him when times are good. Men who will offer a hand when he needs one and, when necessary, a gentle reminder to get back on the right path. He is looking for a place where his presence matters.

That is Brotherhood.

Our obligations to one another do not end when the Lodge is closed. They follow us out into the world. They live in the phone call we make, the widow we visit, the Brother we help, and the hand we extend to someone who needs it.

The strongest Lodge is not necessarily the one with the most men. It is the one where every man knows he matters.

The Work Within

Masonry also calls upon us to become better men.

We spend our lives building careers, homes, businesses, and families. Yet the greatest work we will ever undertake is the work we do within ourselves.

The Craft reminds us that the rough edges within us do not disappear simply because we wish them away. They must be recognized, confronted, and patiently worked upon.

Our working tools are not merely symbols we leave inside the Lodge. They can become reminders for how we live our lives.

We are called to measure our actions, square our conduct, and bring our lives into better alignment with the principles we profess.

Personal growth is not a ways comfortable. It requires honesty. It requires discipline. It requires us to look into the mirror and ask whether the man we are today is becoming the man we hope to be tomorrow.

In a world that constantly demands our attention, Masonry gives us a place to slow down, reflect, earn, and improve.

Perhaps that growth comes through a Masonic lesson. Perhaps it comes through a conversation with an elder Brother. Perhaps it comes through taking responsibility for a committee, helping with a degree, visiting a sick Brother, or simply showing up when you are needed.

Whatever form it takes, keep doing the work.

Because the work of Masonry is never truly finished,there is a ways another stone to square. Another lesson to learn. Another Brother to help. Another opportunity to become a little better than we were yesterday.

Bringing Another Man to the Light

Finally, if we want Masonry to remain strong for generations to come, we must be willing to introduce good men to the Craft.

I have heard many times:

"I didn't know Masonry was still active. My dad, grandfather, or uncle was a Mason."

Every time I hear those words, I am reminded that there are men in our communities who may be searching for exactly what we have found—but they simply do not know where to look.

Masonry cannot be discovered if we keep it hidden.

That does not mean we compromise our traditions or our values. It simply means we have a responsibility to let good men see the example we set.

Talk to your friends.

Talk to your neighbors.

Talk to your coworkers.

Become involved in your community.

Let people see Masonry through your actions.

Then, when the opportunity presents itself, extend an invitation.

Invite someone to dinner.

Invite someone to visit our Lodge.

Invite someone to sit with us and experience the Brotherhood for themselves.

A simple invitation may be the beginning of a man's journey toward something that changes his life.

And perhaps, years from now, that same man Will stand where we stand today and give thanks for the Brother who took the time to open the door for him.

Our Obligation

Brethren, Masonry is more than an organization we joined. It is a set of principles we have chosen to live by.

The world outside these Lodge doors needs men who are willing to live with integrity, to serve without seeking recognition, to help without being asked, and to treat others with dignity and respect.

It needs men who understand that leadership is not about being above others, but about being willing to serve them.

Every time we help a Brother, every time we comfort a widow, every time we volunteer in our community, every time we encourage a man to become better, we are demonstrating the principles of our Craft.

That is how we keep the Light burning.

Not merely through words.

Through our actions.

In Closing

Brethren, I want to sincerely thank each of you for giving me the honor and privilege of serving as your Worshipful Master.

I do not take this responsibility lightly.

The gavel I hold today was held by those who came before me, and one day it will be passed to another Brother. My responsibility is to do my part to leave this Lodge a little stronger than found it, so that those who come after us may continue the work.

I ask each of you to do the same.

Attend Lodge.

Be present.

Be involved.

Check on your Brothers.

Serve your community.

Teach what you have learned.

Learn from those who came before you.

And when you have the opportunity, extend your hand to a good man and invite him to walk through our doors.

If you need a ride to Lodge, call me. I will be more than happy to come pick you up and bring you home.

Because that is what Brothers do.

We show up.

We stand together.

We keep the Light burning.

And we continue the work.

Brethren, let us never forget that the greatest monument we can leave behind is not a building, a title, or a plaque bearing our name.

It is the man we become and the men we help along the way.

Let us continue to build—not only our Lodge, but ourselves.

Let us continue to seek the Light.

Let us continue to serve.

And above all, let us continue to be worthy of the Brotherhood we have been blessed to receive.

Be a good human.

Be a better man.

Be an extraordinary Mason.

Fraternally,

Kory S. Roberts
Worshipful Master
Creekmore Lodge #74 A.F. & A.M.