In most cases, they provide the first impressions of church and ministry of the pastor. Each usher has the opportunity to impact the lives of new and existing people in the church and should be viewed as an extension of the pastor’s hand. The definition of an usher means door keeper but in truth, our churches greatly depend on diversity and magnitude of the many services ushers provide. My slogan has always been ‘First In, Last Out’ See our Committee Contact page for more information.Building a cheerful, engaged, and “serve you with a smile” church ushering team.įor more than a decade I have been serving as a church usher both at the Moi University Christian Union and different worship assemblies, as well as in my career as an emergency first responder in most cases heading the protocol teams during different occasions. Return books to pew back.Īttendance Pads: At the end of the Traditional Service, tear off the attendance sheet from the attendance pads in each pew and hand to the Pastor before leaving.Ĭlosing Church: Turn off all lights and lock doors to sanctuary. At the end of the service it is important to check the pews and clean up items remaining in pews. Pew Check: A quick pew check at the beginning of the service would be helpful. Put count in the book on the window sill. Do not forget the nursery and junior church children and leaders. The listing is located on the wall above the fire extinguisher in the rear of the sanctuary. (See emergency info below).Įmergency Info: There is a list of persons who have medical training and may be of assistance in if an emergency occurs during the worship service. ![]() If there is a medical emergency, call 911. If you notice someone is having difficulty, ask if you could be of assistance.Available in a basket in rear of sanctuary. Some items available for those in need during the service: small bottled waters for coughs, tissues for tears and allergies, cough drops.The usher should kindly locate the parent and send them to the appropriate room. Nursery or Toddler attendant needs a parent to come to the Nursery or Toddler room.The ushers should remain in the rear of the sanctuary during the service and should be attentive to what is going on in the sanctuary. Offer microphone during prayers and concern time. (Spirit Celebration only - on Communion Sunday the offering is collected as everyone leaves the sanctuary by holding offering plates at the exit doors instead of passing the plate during the service). Take the offering at the appropriate time in the service by passing the offering plate by pew. (Acolyte Coordinator often does this function) Direct them to the altar at the appropriate time. Light the taper that the acolyte will carry to the altar. Hearing sets and large print hymnals are available as needed.Īssist and prompt the acolyte(s) when it is time for them to light the altar candles. There are two children's bulletins (3-6 year old and a 7-12 year old) for those children that want them. Hand out bulletins and children's bulletins with crayons. Meet the needs of the physically challenged. Offer to assist guests/members in finding a seat. Offer to help by directing and answering questions. They may be looking for the nursery/toddler room, restroom, Fellowship Hall for coffee time, etc. Place water in the bowl in the baptismal font. If there is a planned baptism, please move the baptismal font to designated area in front of the altar. Put on your name tag!Ĭheck the bulletin to see if there will be a baptism during the service. ![]() Plan to arrive _ hour before the worship service. Usher Responsibilities:ĭefinition: An usher is one who escorts people to their seats as in a theater. Consider asking men, women, youth, and couples to usher.Ĭommunicate the usher duties and responsibilities to each usher. Usher Coordinator arranges ushers for each Sunday.
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