Valentine Lodge 147 F&AM PHA

04/26/2026

We would like to wish one of the foundations of our Lodge as Happy Birthday. PM Al Simmons Sr. Happy Birthday Past.

04/14/2026

We would like to congratulate Bro. Adrian Emanuel Anderson on his elevation into Royal and Select Masons AKA The Purple House. West Florida Council #2 R&SM PHA. Congrats.

04/13/2026

We would like to congratulate PM Al Simmons Sr. on his elevation into Royal and Select Masons AKA The Purple House. West Florida Council #2 R&SM PHA. Congrats Past Master.

03/31/2026

A man walks down the street of his hometown and sees the old Masonic lodge closed and falling apart. He had left for the service and said when he returned home he wanted to join the lodge because as a child he was so impressed by the quality of men he met there. He recalled the fish fry’s and barbecues he attended there, the Christmas parties and other events.
He saw an old lady walking down the street and asks her what happened? He recalled how he would see the members gather for meetings, holding events for the community and marching in the parade. Such great men, beacons of the town, men of influence but more importantly, just great men.
The old woman stated, “ My husband used to attend lodge there. For decades he would spend countless hours working to prepare for events and meetings, oh how he loved being around his Brothers. He loved being a Freemason and so looked forward to the fellowship, he loved being surrounded by good men, like minded men who knew they was something bigger than themselves.”
“But what happened? “, asked the man, “Where’d they all go?”
“Well son”, said the old lady, “They died or moved away but it started down this path long before that. The Brothers stopped coming, they stopped working on the lodge, they stopped holding events. When the Brothers stopped attending, the events stopped, the people stopped coming, when the people stopped coming, the fundraisers stopped, when the fundraisers stopped, the Brothers were asked to pitch in to keep their lodge alive. Unfortunately, the Brothers has more important things to do. They would have all kinds of reasons why they couldn’t come give a few hours of their time.
There used to be dozens but eventually there were just a few, my husband called them ‘The faithful few’. Sometimes they barely had enough to hold meetings, they couldn’t do Degree work because they didn’t have enough members present, they couldn’t grow because they couldn’t bring in new men. Sadly as those faithful few aged, they just couldn’t do it all anymore. They tried but after the events stopped, so did their relations with the town folk. The people who had enjoyed the events over the years lost interest in helping out. They drained what little money they had left to try and keep it open but it all dried up. After they closed my husband was miserable, it was the one thing he looked forward to each month and now it was gone.”
The man looked on with tears in his eyes, such a great institution that did so much for its community was gone.
Our Lodges are not just buildings of brick and mortar, they buildings of Brotherly Love. Love held between Brothers of the order and shown to our communities but they can’t survive on love alone. Like any great organization, it is the members who keep it going. Much like the crops of the field will die off without the rains, our Lodges will die off without its members. We all have other things that go on, that is life, but we must make every effort to set aside the time, as little as four hours a month, to attend meetings, do the work and maintain our temple. ~ Author Unknown
2B1ASK1

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Congrats Bro. GC Murray lll. You are an inspiration to all.
# # Strong

03/20/2026

Regardless of your profession,whether you are a driver, teacher, mechanic, politician, designer, religious leader, banker, footballer, beautician, musician, influencer, content creator, student, healthcare professional, photographer, director, boxer, orchestra conductor, dancer, or from any other field,you have the opportunity to elevate your path and give your life a deeper meaning by joining the Brotherhood of Freemasons.
Beyond simple membership, it represents a journey of personal and spiritual elevation, founded upon wisdom, fraternity, tolerance, and the pursuit of truth. This path encourages each individual to pursue moral improvement, develop greater self-awareness, and contribute positively to the well-being of humanity.
2B1ASK1

03/12/2026

He is a 33° Prince Hall Mason from the Grorgia jurisdiction.
Emmanuel Lewis: The Former 'Webster' TV Child Star and Good Friend To Michael Jackson Turns 55
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Happy Birthday Bro. Lewis

Former Webster TV child star Emmanuel Lewis is now 55 years old, the formal retirement age, if he chose to retire. Few television child stars of the 1980s

03/09/2026

Greetings,

Please find the funeral arrangements for HPGM Junious Baber below:

Wake
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Date: March 20, 2026
Location: Strong and Jones Funeral Chapel
629 W. Brevard Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Funeral Service
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Old Enrichment Center
2344 Lake Bradford Rd.
Tallahassee, Florida 32310

Strong & Jones Funeral Home

Final rites will be given at graveside service

Please let's continue to keep the Barber family in our prayers

03/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our esteemed PGWM, Rev. Alma R. Cornish, First Grand Worthy Matron! 💐

The Jerusalem Grand Chapter celebrates you today with gratitude and joy. Thank you for your unwavering leadership, grace, and dedication to our Order. May this new year of life be filled with abundant blessings, divine favor, continued strength, and endless moments of happiness. Wishing you many more years of impact and excellence!