![]() Signals are missed, communications are not heard, the needs of people are ignored, and the quality of an usher’s effectiveness drops to zero when his mind wanders. The unpardonable sin of a church usher is inattention. An usher in the vestibule can enhance or detract from the ministry in the channel by the way he administers his own duties.Ī. An attitude the usherĭemonstrates in the foyer of the church is a forerunner of the ministry to be experienced in the sanctuary. As John the Baptist was a forerunner for the ministry of Jesus Christ, the church usher is a forerunner for all the other ministries in the congregation. 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.Ĥ. A lamp brings warmth and welcome to all who are in the room. A good usher…is like a lamp on a stand, not put under a bushel but on a candlestick and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.” Matt. The first glimpse of an usher to a regular or a 5:14, Also a good usher is like “a city set upon a hill” while they are inconspicuous they are also landmarks to churchgoers, who learn to depend on them. Colossians 4:6 “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt.” A good Usher adds a tang of joy to a churchgoer’s service instead of a tinge of drabness.Ģ. It was these doorkeepers or ushers, whoĬarried out the orders of the high priests in the persecutions in the temple against the Apostles immediately following Pentecost, and 30 years later in the arrests and maltreatment of St. In the Acts of the Apostles, “the captain of the temple” and “the officers” are referred to several times in connection with arrests and general handling of the crowds. The Old Testament Chronicler wrote of Shallum and his brethren who “were over the word of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle…keepers of the entry” (I Chronicles 9:19). House of the Lord, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan…a man of God… the keeper of the door” (Jeremiah 35:4). Jeremiah refers to one of these doorkeepers as a “man of God”. Into the house of the Lord, which the keepers of the door have gathered from the people” (II Kings 22:4). One of the functions of doorkeepers in the Old Testament was to receive the collections from the people: “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought The Psalmist, who wrote to the chief musician in the temple, understood the importance of ushers when he said, “How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts!… Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee…I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of Ushers in the Old Testament tabernacle, and later in the temple, were called doorkeepers. 14:40 “Let all things be done decently and in II Timothy 2:24-25, “The servant of the Lord must be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.” I Cor. Ushering is the silent ministry that is a blessing to every service. ![]() The enthusiasm of the Ushers & Greeters is contagious. Ushering has been a step-child in many churches for too long. During rainy months, provide rails for the congregation to scrub away mud and wipe their shoes.INTRODUCTION: An Usher is a personal representative of Jesus Christ. Provide Emergency help when needed in an orderly fashion.Ģ0. Turn out lights, lock all doors and windows, and ensure all power sources are switched off.ġ9. After the service has ended, have a designated usher go through the church building to make sure doors and windows are locked and no one else is in the building.ġ8. Some churches require an usher to count attendance.ġ7. Be aware of the temperature in the sanctuary.ġ5. They can monitor the hallways for unexpected guests.ġ4. After the offering, at least one usher must remain in the lobby area to offer assistance when needed. In some churches, several ushers and church deacons count the offerings and place the offering in the safe.ġ3. Be available for offering, special offerings, and other duties as directed by the Pastor.ġ2. Assist the elderly and handicapped out of their cars and into the church.ġ1. Provide directions to the nursing mothers, Sunday school children, etc.ġ0. Be alert for issues that may need your attention.ĩ. Welcome arriving congregation with a warm, friendly smile.Ĩ. In most churches, these are not provided so your responsibility will be to make sure pews are well organized and neat.ħ. ![]() ![]() Maintain supplies at the Altar, make sure pews have adequate hymnals, Bibles, pencils, and offering envelopes if provided. Get the bulletins and take them to the assigned positions.Ħ. Work and receive instructions from the Chief Usher.ĥ. Dress should be appropriate, descent, clean, and neat.Ĥ. Arrive at the church 30 minutes prior to the start of the service.ģ. Faithfully attend church, whether you have ushering responsibilities that day.Ģ. ![]()
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