“I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked,” Lucas says, quoting Psalm 84. Members coast to coast have adopted a passage from the Old Testament as a kind of mission statement. All belong to a national association, the aforementioned National United Church Ushers Association (formed a few years after the Interdenominational Assn.) with chapters in locations from California to Maine. Their Interdenominational Church Ushers Association of Maryland now includes 32 member churches in Baltimore and 92 in the state. Sharp Street, Ames and Enon churches remain in operation.

By 1919, the Philadelphians had a similar group. He assembled the leaders of three Baltimore churches – Sharp Street United Methodist, Ames United Methodist and Enon Baptist – in 1915, persuading them to form the State of Maryland United Ushers. Occasional Services, p.Sorrell probably never imagined such things, but he perceived a need. Keep us steadfast in our commitment to serve actively in your name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Empower us to be ministers of your reconciliation, love, hope, and justice. Enable us to use our talents to witness to our faith in you and to communicate your love to the people we meet each day. 49, copyright 1978Īlmighty God, you have blessed each of us with unique gifts, and you have called us into specific occupations, relationships, and activities using those gifts. Know location of:defibrillator, first-aid kit, flashlights, jumper cables, lost & found, tissues, fire extinguishers, exitsĭirect us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor and further us with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord.Know of medical folks in the congregation.Shut the doors to the sanctuary if the noise level in the narthex increases.If the phone rings during the service, answer it and take a message.After the worship service, go through each pew and straighten up the hymnals, cards, etc.During communion, direct the orderly flow of communicants to the Altar.After presenting the offering and upon returning to the back of the church, collect the yellow attendance cards.During worship, after the sermon upon cue of the Pastor, collect the offering and prayer cards and present it to the Altar.As needed, assist and direct with seating.If needed, offer large print worship bulletin.If needed, show guests the pew for wheelchair accessibility.For children, offer: a children’s bulletin, crayons, scrap paper.Light the candle lighter for the acolyte.Arrive 20-25 minutes prior to the start of worship.Be attentive to the service: watch for crying babies, for late-comers, keep an eye on the Pastor in case he needs anything.Ensure guests and members needs are respectfully handled.Introduce self and be available for questions.

Provide a warm smile and greeting to all.

Two members are need to serve as ushers per worship service.

In doing so, ushers contribute greatly to making everyone’s church experience a positive one. Good ushers are “people-persons” who make people coming into the church feel welcome and appreciated. The role of the usher is often underestimated for its importance. Ushering is an opportunity to serve God by serving His people, and is a marvelous way to actively and faithfully participate in the functioning of Grace Lutheran Church. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. This beautifully designed, golden badge is perfect for church services and events where clear identification is necessary.

Church usher prayer