Policies

MARRIAGE AND WEDDING POLICY

There are few things as joyous as celebrating a wedding! Here is what you need to know about hosting your wedding at the Lynhaven. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at 504-523-2116 ext 4.

God established marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman to reflect Christ’s relationship with His Church (Eph. 5:21-23). In keeping with biblical teaching, the Church requires the following for any couple seeking to celebrate a marriage at the Church; as a religious organization we adhere to the same policies.

Faith – Both bride and groom must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 6:14).

Celibacy – The engaged couple must live separately before their wedding day. Sexual intimacy is to be celebrated exclusively within marriage (1 Thess. 4:3).

Man/ Woman Monogamy – Marriage is a sacred union of one man and woman. [The Church] does not recognize, nor will it take part in, any ceremony that does not meet the basic criteria (Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:4-5).

Premarital Counseling – The engaged couple must participate in [an approved counseling program] prior to the wedding ceremony. Please schedule at least 3 months in advance to allow adequate time for premarital counseling.
FACILITY PURPOSE STATEMENT

FACILITY USE POLICY

The Lynhaven’s facilities were provided by God’s benevolence and the sacrificial generosity of its donors. All Lynhaven property is consecrated and set apart to worship God (Col. 3:17), and therefore is to be used exclusively to glorify God and edify the body of Christ. Lynhaven makes its facilities available to approved weddings on a case-by-case basis as a witness to its faith, in a spirit of Christian charity, and as a means of demonstrating the Gospel of Jesus Christ in practice. The Lynhaven’s facilities may not be used for activities that contradict, or are inconsistent with, our Statement of Faith. This restricted facility use policy is necessary for two reasons. First, the staff may not in good conscience materially cooperate in activities or promote beliefs that are contrary to its faith (2 Cor. 6:14; 1 Thess. 5:22). Second, the Lynhaven must present a consistent public witness to the community through its stewardship of its property. Allowing facilities to be used in a way that contradicts the Statement of Faith would have a severe, negative impact on the message that the Lynhaven strives to promote and could cause confusion to the community. Therefore, only events that are consistent with the religious beliefs, as determined by the Staff/Board, shall be permitted. APPROVED USERS The Staff must approve all Lynhaven use requests. In the Lynhaven’s sole discretion, our facilities may be made available to outside groups (the “User”) meeting the following qualifications:

  1. The User must affirm that the planned facility use does not violate the Lynhaven’s faith and practice.
  2. The User must submit a signed “Lynhaven facility Reservation Request and Agreement” form.
  3. The User must agree to abide by the Lynhaven’s rules of conduct for facility use, as described in any additional instructions by Lynhaven Staff.
  4. The User must take responsibility for the facilities and equipment used.
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