This February, I completed a whole year in Rainbow. In late celebration, I would like to reminisce on my Initiation.

​Truly, the event was awesome. I got initiated on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2017, along with two other girls, Ashley and Mackenzie, both who just so happened to be in my homeroom class that year. My friend, Isabella got me interested in Rainbow, so I applied, and was very excited to be initiated. I knew a significant number of members beforehand from school, which were Joella, Lillian, Isabella and Zoe, and I also knew Kate beforehand, as we both went to Karate together for 5 years or so. I got initiated during Vanessa’s term, and all the Girls did well in their parts. I remember being impressed by Zoe’s progress, since she had just been installed the month before, and I saw her lip-syncing Patriotism and saying the Service part perfectly. During the initiation, I remember being slightly confused by the process, but as my time in Rainbow progressed, I came to appreciate the beauty that occurs. Little did I know, my initiation into Rainbow would lead to the best years of my life.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Akshita
Manassas Assembly #13

Last meeting, May 22nd, Manassas Assembly had a Pledge meeting and then our Rainbow meeting. It was also our Jean Night Fundraiser, where we raised money for our charity. While we were in our meeting, our Pledges made over 20 cards to send to The Masonic Home! I was so happy with the cards! Our Rainbow meeting was quick and we got out to the dining hall to work on the scrapbook. We enjoyed socializing and being creative with our Rainbow Sisters!!

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Katie
Manassas Assembly

My favorite station in the Bow is Religion. I love how it represents the strength that comes from faith and God, but also peace and love for others. Its color is a fiery orange, symbolizing these combined traits.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Maribel
Manassas Assembly #13

My favorite station is Nature, because I like nature, being outdoors, camping and hiking. My favorite color is yellow so there’s that too but Nature was the easiest station for me to learn. When I say Nature, I feel a connection of actually being outside. The warm sun shining on me, the birds singing, and the beautiful flowers. Taking a little time out of your day to be outside in nature can make you happy. It is the perfect place if you need a little time to talk to God and thank Him for the art of nature He has given us. 

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Jazmyn (Nature)
Manassas Assembly #13