1. Rosebuds are the feminine youth group who pattern their lives after the Virginity of Mary and the Holiness of Jesus. They are the official choir and sing during Church services. Their songs are mostly those inspired by FATHER DIVINE'S Words, HIS Work and Mission. They volitionally sing of their sacred love for GOD, their Husband and Maker, as well as of their love for America, Democracy and Brotherhood. Their uniform consists of a red jacket with a white 'V' for Virtue and Victory, a blue skirt and white blouse.
2. Crusaders are the brothers who likewise model their lives upon the Virginity of Mary and the Holiness of Jesus, and who have totally embraced FATHER DIVINE'S Teaching. They give their time and service in the Church work and activities. They wear a light blue jacket trimmed in black with a symbolic emblem on the breast pocket, and black trousers. They wear a white jacket when they serve as waiters during Holy Communion Services.
3. Lily-buds are those sisters who were redeemed from the mortal, carnal life, and made virtuous as the Rosebuds, through living the CHRIST Life according to the Holiness of Jesus and the Virginity of Mary. Their uniform is a green jacket with the letters 'H' 'V' meaning Holiness and Virtue, green skirt and white blouse.
All three groups have their own distinctive Creed which each member memorizes. These Creeds set the goals of the group and outline in detail how each member should live. There is a fourth Creed, the Woodmont Creed, which more or less epitomizes the other three as well as the relationship of all the followers to Woodmont.
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