Sigma Phi Lambda—Mu Chapter OUR PURPOSE: Sigma Phi Lambda exists for the sole purpose of glorifying our Lord Jesus Christ and making His name great. This is done by providing a source of fellowship to Christian women who sincerely seek to know His person, His will, and His ways. Sigma Phi Lambda is an organization of sisters for the Lord where fellowship with our most high God is fostered by growth in unity with one another. The purpose comes from the name, "for the Lord". Col 3:23, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." Because of this purpose, the sorority is not presently nor will it ever be Panhellenic. It is the sorority's desire to abide by the rules God has given rather than the rules and traditions of the Panhellenic society. TRADITIONS: Colors- Red & White - to represent The Blood of Christ and Purity Symbol - The Lamb - based on our nickname "Phi Lamb" and Psalm 100:3 Big Sis/Lil sis - Active members act as Big Sisters to the pledges Covenant Groups - Small groups that operate within chapter meetings, used for discussion, prayer, and various activities The Engagement Circle - Our own way of honoring the ladies who become engaged while members of their chapter Sorority Verse - Romans 15:5-6 "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you seek to follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." OUR NAME: The sorority is named Sisters for the Lord. The Greek letters used to symbolize this are Sigma Phi Lambda (Phi Lamb), which is the basis for our symbol, the lamb. Psalms 100:3, "Know that the Lord is God. It is he, who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." We are the sheep for whom the spotless lamb committed the ultimate sacrifice. The sorority verse is Romans 15: 5-6, "May the God who gives you endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." ACTIVE MEMBER REQUIREMENTS: 1. She must be under the covering of or seeking a church home. 2. She must be actively involved in a Bible study. Sorority meetings do not provide adequate study of the scriptures necessary for Christian growth. 3. She must attend 80% of active meetings. 4. She must pay semester dues to Sigma Phi Lambda. 5. She must attend the retreat. 6. She must attend Sigma Phi Lambda cov groups once a week. 7. She must fulfill her service requirement 8. She must be present 3 of the 4 days of rush, one being the final day of rush. 9. She must attend a prayer meeting. PLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: 1. She must be under the covering of or seeking a church home. 2. She must be actively involved in a Bible study. Sorority meetings do not provide adequate study of the scriptures necessary for Christian growth. 3. She must attend 80% of active and pledge meetings. 4. She must pay semester dues to Sigma Phi Lambda. 5. She must attend the pledge retreat. 6. She must attend Sigma Phi Lambda cov group once a week. "Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful" Col. 4:2 7. 7. She must fulfill her service requirement. 8. She must attend a prayer meeting. (Taken From the Phi Lamb Constitution)