To Whom It May Concern,. We are nothing if not small.We seat 30-40 on a good Sunday. With Christian salutation. (name of the person) is a member in good standing in our church. Applicants must be a member in good standing of a WELS or ELS congregation. You can obtain a Certificate of Good Standing or a Full Force and Effect Certificate online from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office. Launch. Two members shall be elected each year to a three year term. Any member in good standing whose term is expiring is eligible to succeed himself.