The Motto of the Order

For His Sake...

I am but one, but I am one.

I cannot do everything, but I can do something.

What I can do, I ought to do.

What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.

 

 

 

The Prayer of the Order

O eternal Father, you have sent your Son to teach us things pertaining to your heavenly kingdom, give your blessing to our Order, wherever it may be throughout the world.  Grant that we, your Daughters, ever may discern your truth and bear the cross through the battles of our earthly life.  Give us strength to overcome temptation and the grace to work to spread your kingdom and to gather your scattered sheep within your fold.  Pour out upon us the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit that we may always remember it is your work we are called upon to do, that all we think, do or say may be pleasing in your sight.  We ask it all for His sake, our King and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

 

Saint Clare's Chapter

About Us

 

Mission of the Order

"The object of this Order shall be the extension of Christ's Kingdom through Prayer, Service, and Evangelism."

 

Vision Statement

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God's love throughout the world.

 

Who We Are

The Daughters of the King is an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.

 

About The Cross

The emblem of the Order is in the form of a modified Greek fleury cross inscribed in Latin, Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine the watchword of the Order, meaning "With heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross." At the base of the cross are the letters "FHS," initials that stand for the Motto of the Order: "For His Sake..."

 

The emblem, never wavering from the original design, has been trademarked for the exclusive use of the Order. The cross is worn at all times. It is customarily worn on the left side over the heart or it may be worn on a silver chain around the neck, but it is never to be worn simply as an ornament. Only a member in good standing may wear the cross of the Order, which remains the property of the Order. When a Daughter dies, her cross may be buried with her or incorporated into her memorial; otherwise, it must be returned to the National Office.

 

Rule of Prayer

The first rule is the Rule of Prayer, and it should be carefully considered and guarded. In the Christian life, nothing can be submitted for this daily recourse to the source of life and strength.

 

Every member must have a rule of daily prayer. Because communication with God must be a growing, deepening relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each member's Rule of Prayer should be carefully chosen and reviewed and revised periodically.

Part of the Rule of Prayer is to pray daily:

  • For the spread of Christ's Kingdom, especially among women and girls.

  • For God's blessing upon the members of the Order.

  • For the spiritual growth of the parish and for the clergy of the parish to which the chapter owes allegiance.

 

Rule of Service

By the Rule of Service, a Daughter seeks daily to do the will of God where she is, remembering Jesus' words: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these..., ye have done it unto me." (Matt: 25:40) The Rule of Service is, after all, nothing but the application of one's baptismal vow, reaffirmed by confirmation:

  • To be Christ's faithful servant in the extension of His Kingdom;

  • To take regularly a part in the worship, study and work of the Church;

  • To render at all times aid to the Rector as deemed necessary for the spiritual up building of the parish.

 

This information has been adapted from the National Daughters of the King website and the National Handbook.

 

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Contacts

 

President

Agatha Frances

407-782-8256

agatha_frances@me.com

 

 

Vice President

Candy Fish

407-365-0896

candacewfish@yahoo.com

 

 

Treasurer

Katherine Bunn

407-365-9084

bunnfun@att.net

 

 

Secretary

Diane Harwood

407-975-3393

dgharwood@aol.com

 

 

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