Water Valley, Mississippi
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge 38
Instituted Oct. 12, 1915 Charter issued July 1, 1916
Nomination and Initiatory Degrees required before membership
is granted.
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Who are the Rebekahs?
We are the ladies branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
We are a Fraternal organization with members in 19 countries.
We meet in-groups or "lodges" twice a month. Each meeting includes business, with a social hour following.
We come from all walks of life, and from different faiths. We do not, and should not take the place of your Church.
We have a common belief in a Supreme Being, a love and loyalty to our country, and a desire to aid and support each otherand those around us in distress.
We follow a ritual, which was first established in 1851. This printed word enables members to learn the beautiful teachings ofour Order while becoming familiar with the work which is unwritten thus giving members a sense of satisfaction and belonging.
Each lodge in a state or province has its own special projects. Most jurisdictions maintain and support a home for their agedmembers who are in need of care in their golden years. We support each other emotionally, physically and when necessaryfinancially through special funding. We work together to raise money through various projects, special events or sales to support our projects, and specialactivities.
UNITED NATIONS PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUTH,
EDUCATION FOUNDATION,
BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS,
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION,
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE,
WORLD HUNGER AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE,
SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITALS and HOMES,
COMMUNITY PROJECTS,
LIVING LEGACY (Plant a Tree for he who comes after me).
Read the Rebekah Creed
Why Join The Rebekahs ?
Memories of a Rebekah
Community Projects
The text on this page about the Rebehas was written by Veronica Shortland, Noble Grand of Northern Rebekah Lodge #34 in Prince George,British Columbia as a pamphlet.
| Officers of Water Valley | Samaritan Rebekah Lodge #38 Year 2001 |
|---|---|
| Nobel Grand | Mary McCain |
| Vice Grand | Laura Love |
| Secretary | Christine Maynor |
| Treasurer | Clyde R. Shelly |
| Past Noble Grand | Dot Shelly |
For more information about Lodge # 38 or to apply for
membership, please write to:
Water Valley Lodge # 82
P. O. Box 1
Water Valley, MS 38965
Links to the History of the Odd Fellows in the United States
The Origin of the Odd Fellows in the United States