Orient Lodge No. 337, IOOF

Orient Lodge No. 337, IOOF "The Three Link Fraternity" Striving to make the world a better place in which to live. www.iooforientlodge337.org WHAT'S AN ODD FELLOW?

An Odd Fellow bases his thoughts and actions on healthy philosophical principles. He believes that life is a commitment to improve and elevate the character of humanity through service and example. He is humble in a way that he never boasts about himself. He knows and accepts his strengths and weaknesses and keeps away from badmouthing people and making unreasonable allegations. He understands tha

t certain things in life are unavoidable. He is aware of the vanity of earthly things, the frailty and inevitable decay of human life and the fact that wealth has no power to stop the sureness of eventual death. He then asks the question, “How am I going to spend my life?”

An Odd Fellow is an advocate of FRIENDSHIP and never looks at people with prejudiced eyes or bases his judgment on outward appearances. He supports the idea that all people irrespective of creed, race, color, nationality, social status, s*x, rank and station are brothers and sisters. He does not take an undue advantage of his power or the weaknesses of those around him. He is gentle in behavior and never inflicts pain. He avoids impurity in thoughts and unchaste conduct. He also knows that he should respect himself by following temperance in his desires and fighting against vice of every form, chastity of person, and purity in heart and mind. An Odd Fellow is an enactor of LOVE in a way that he feels jointly responsible for his fellowmen and prepared to give attention and help wherever and whenever help is needed. He is a person who treats others, especially women and children, with dignity and respect. He knows the application of sympathy, sincerity, unselfishness, and generosity. He accepts the fact that nothing is perfect but believes that he has an obligation to contribute in making the world a better place to live. An Odd Fellow is a a pursuer of TRUTH and adheres to equality, justice and righteousness. He sees searching for truth as searching for clarity in the sense of his life. Every time a small piece of truth is found, he will try to use it only in ways where he will be able to be true to himself and his fellowmen. Oftentimes, he thinks before he acts and speaks. He knows that, as a human being, it is a fact that he can think. He gives account to himself and knows that before he starts doing something, he can make the choice what to do and can think it over and consider whether the choice was the right one. He believes that making good and well-considered choices is called "behaving in a responsible way". Odd Fellowship Teaches

• Wise and serious truths and opens up before its members opportunities for useful service.
• Belief in a Supreme Being, the Creator and Preserver of the Universe.
• The lesson of fraternity, that all are of one family and therefore brethren.
• The importance of the principle of Friendship, Love and Truth.
• The privilege and duty of individual sympathy, mutual assistance and every-day service to ones fellows.
• That humanity was intended to be one harmonious structure.
• That each individual is a unit in that God-made temple.
• Its members how to stand on their own feet, yet walk in step with their neighbors.

Reminder of Installation of the 2014 - 2015 Officers, on March 5, 2015, at 6:00pm.
03/03/2014

Reminder of Installation of the 2014 - 2015 Officers, on March 5, 2015, at 6:00pm.

Great things are happening in West Virginia at the Wheeling Lodge #9, IOOF. Wheeling Lodge No. 9, has been raising mone...
03/01/2014

Great things are happening in West Virginia at the Wheeling Lodge #9, IOOF. Wheeling Lodge No. 9, has been raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Since 2011, Wheeling Lodge #9, IOOF has been working with the Western Pensylvania Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to raise much needed money for re...

Next Wednesday is the Installation of the Officers for our Lodge on March 5, 2014, at 6:00pm.
02/26/2014

Next Wednesday is the Installation of the Officers for our Lodge on March 5, 2014, at 6:00pm.

Our Sympathy to the Moore's Family in Louisiana. Charles Moore, was member of the Neith Odd Fellow Lodge #21, and a Pas...
02/23/2014

Our Sympathy to the Moore's Family in Louisiana. Charles Moore, was member of the Neith Odd Fellow Lodge #21, and a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana.

Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Charles W. Moore SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Charles W. Moore will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February, 24, 2014 at Rose-Neath Marshall St. Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until

02/21/2014
Installation of Officers for 2014 - 2015.
02/20/2014

Installation of Officers for 2014 - 2015.

How many Odd Fellows Members received on of these pins for getting a new member in their lodge?
02/20/2014

How many Odd Fellows Members received on of these pins for getting a new member in their lodge?

02/20/2014

Installation of Officers for 2014-2015, will be Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 6:00pm.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows's Paper Ruler.
02/16/2014

Independent Order of Odd Fellows's Paper Ruler.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows's Living Legacy Program, back of Paper Ruler.
02/16/2014

Independent Order of Odd Fellows's Living Legacy Program, back of Paper Ruler.

Lodge Social & Discussion Meeting, February 19, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
02/12/2014

Lodge Social & Discussion Meeting, February 19, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.

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