PREAMBLE:
We, who are single and members of congregations of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and affiliated Synods, joined “for the perfecting of saints and for work of (singles) ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12), have come together recognizing our unity in the Christian faith and our common practice of this faith through the following Scriptural guidelines.
Jesus has commanded all Christians to practice fellowship with one another (Acts 2:42), witness to all people (Acts 1:8), help each other grow in the word (Eph 4:11-14), serve in Christian love (John 13:35), and give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4).
PURPOSE:
Specifically, LSA’s purpose is to establish and maintain the ministry to the single adult, according to the confessional standard of the
Lutheran
Church
and to carry out Christ’s Great Commissions set forth in Matthew 28:19-20:
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To reach out to all singles with the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.
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To promote the spiritual growth of single people in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and affiliated Synods, through fellowship, Bible Study, worship and prayer.
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To serve as a resource and coordinating group for ministry with and to single adults, ages 18 to 100+.
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To assist, help and support the formation and growth of singles groups in District congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and affiliated Synods.
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To insure that a Lutheran Single Association conference is held every two years.
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To publicize Lutheran single adult activities and resources.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership in this organization shall be of two types – VOTING and ASSOCIATE – as an individual membership.
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Voting Member: A voting member is any person, 18 years of age or older, who is single, and is a member of a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and affiliated Synods, and who accepts and upholds the purpose of this organization as stated in Article II, may become members of this organization. These members have the right and responsibility to speak and to vote in meetings of the assembled organization called to carry out the mission and ministry of LSA, and as individuals, to hold an office of the Executive Board.
- Associate Member: An associate member is any person, 18 years of age or older, who is single, regardless of church affiliation, and who accepts and who upholds the purpose of the organization as stated in Article II, may become non-voting members of this organization. These members have the right and responsibility to speak in meetings of the assembled organization called to carry out the mission and ministry of LSA.
GOVERNMENT:
LSA is governed by and Executive Board which consists of 4 Elected Positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) who are elected for 2 year terms and 8 Appointed Positions (Pastoral Advisor, Newsletter Editor, Membership Administrator, Resource Administrator, Public Relations Administrator, Website Administrator, Fund Development Director, Conference Chairperson, Tour Coordinator, Fellowship Coordinator) who are appointed by the President and approved by the Executive Board. |
