DOLPHIN CIRCLE
Dolphin Circle is a member of The Virginia Beach City Union of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons. The King’s Daughters and Sons is an interdenominational Christian service organization. The International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons began on January 13th, 1886 in the New York City home of Margaret Bottome, a Methodist minister’s wife. Mrs. Bottome was a woman of great faith. “She knew in whom she believed. To her, God was her Father, Jesus was her Savior, and the Holy Spirit was her guide. She firmly believed that God was responsible for the founding of the Order and that the Holy Spirit moved and inspired its members.”
- The motto “Look up, not down, Look forward, not back, Look out, not in, Lend a hand “ represents faith, hope and service to others.
- The watchword chosen was “In His Name”
- The text “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” Mark 10:45
- The object of the Order is the “development of spiritual life and the stimulation of Christian activities.”
- The group was originally called a “Ten,” but was soon changed to “Circle” to accommodate the numbers of women wanting to join.
- In addition to Dolphin Circle, there are also 7 other circles that are part of the Virginia Beach City Union: Bayshore Circle, Colonial Circle, LaConcha Circle, Birdneck Circle, Little Neck Circle, Lynnhaven River Circle and Mermaid Circle.
- The Dolphin Circle has contributed regularly to The HALO fund at CHKD Hospital.
PRAYER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS
Almighty God, Eternal Father, look with Thy favor upon the King’s Daughters and Sons and bless us for good in the land. Accept the hearty desires we bring to Thee for Thy Service, and employ our ministrations in whatever duty we can be of greatest use. Make us everywhere true to the sign we wear, and to stand as Thine handmaidens and soldiers of old, by the Cross of the Savior. By purity and honor and unselfish behavior may we keep ever true our allegiance to Jesus and seek to labor not for self but for others, In His Name. Amen
MOTTO OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS
Look up, not down;
Look Forward, not back;
Look out, not in;
Lend a hand
Look Forward, not back;
Look out, not in;
Lend a hand
BECOME A MEMBER!
Dolphin Circle welcomes new members who are able to contribute a minimum number of hours per year, attend our monthly meetings, and support our purpose. Prospective members must attend four monthly meetings, participate in a Dolphin-sponsored event and be recommended by a current member. If you are interested in attending one of our meetings, fill out the "contact us" form on this website!