The Order of the Daughters of the King is an order for women in the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it or churches in the Historic Episcopate. The order was founded in 1885 by Margaret Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in New York City.
Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating a Rule of Service and Rule of Prayer. Each member pledges to live in accordance with promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, while serving Christ and helping to spread the Kingdom of God and strengthening the spiritual life of her parish.
The Quinn Neal Chapter of the Daughters of the King was chartered on May 16, 1976. Through the years members have been engaged in activities such as greeters, church school teachers, choir, guilds, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, Eucharistic visitors, and many other ways that serve and strengthen the life of the parish. They are a vital link in the overall pastoral ministry of the parish. Daughters pray daily for those in need. The prayer list is updated each month or as needed. Prayer requests may be made through St. John’s website, by calling the office, contacting a Daughter, or filling out a blue prayer card which can be found in the pews in the sanctuary.
Members meet on the 4th Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m for support, prayers, and study. For more information about the Daughters of the King please call or email Susan Emley at 349-2527 or seemley@comcast.net or call Marge Bryant at 352-7316.
The Motto of the Order
For His sake…
I am by 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.
Lord, what will you have me do?
