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Senior Warden, Jock D. Jones | Junior Warden, Brian T. Tunson | Secretary, Deron G. Pittman, I | Treasurer, Ronald Taylor

Senior Deacon, Anthony Ferguson, Jr. | Junior Deacon, Jean Desir | Senior Steward, Darrell L. Ford | Junior Steward, Chauncey D. Jackson

Chaplain, Donald P. Hamilton, III | Marshal, Dave L. Davis | Tyler, Allan G. Herring

Brethren,

First, giving all honor and praises to the Great Architect of the Universe, the Giver of all our good gifts and graces. I thank you, my brothers, for this great honor to be your Master of this lodge. Your support and trust for me in this duty is very humbling, and I will do my best with your help to continue to move this lodge forward. My goal this year is to continue to make a difference as well as in the community and to continue the tradition and success of the prior Masters of Charles H. Wesley Lodge No. 147. The theme for this year is “Keep the Faith” and is complemented by the scripture…

“Isaiah 26: 3-4 Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock...“

I challenge the brothers of the lodge to allow humility in our lives so that we can see the opportunity for growth in our lives, growth in the relationships with our brothers, and growth for the lodge.

Fraternally,

Lawrence J. Mercer

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What's Happening at CHW147

Explore upcoming lodge communications, events, and community outreach below.

21 days to the event
Feb 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Lodge Communication
Charles H. Wesley Lodge #147, 13004 12th St, Bowie, MD 20715, USA
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Feb 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Charles H. Wesley Lodge #147, 13004 12th St, Bowie, MD 20715, USA
51 days to the event
Mar 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Charles H. Wesley Lodge No. 147 Annual Strikes for Scholars
2115 Priest Bridge Dr, 2115 Priest Bridge Dr, Crofton, MD 21114, USA
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Mar 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
2115 Priest Bridge Dr, 2115 Priest Bridge Dr, Crofton, MD 21114, USA
Annual Strikes for Scholarships Fundraiser. This event will help raise money for our scholarship fund, and we are anticipating a fantastic event! All skill levels are welcome, so please invite your friends and family!

A LODGE DETERMINED
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our commitment to service extends far beyond the walls of the lodge. Through intentional action and collective effort, we strive to meet real needs in our community—providing Thanksgiving meals to men’s shelters, bringing joy to children through toy giveaways, and taking responsibility for the spaces we share through neighborhood and roadside cleanups. These efforts reflect our belief that service is not seasonal and brotherhood is not symbolic it is lived. By showing up consistently, working together, and leading by example, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact while honoring the principles upon which our lodge was founded.