Purpose:

To greet, assist and show warmth to worshipers as they come into the Sanctuary at each worship service. Having an usher team assures an orderly service and provides assistance whenever required to our members and visitors.

Ministry Leader:

Contact Person:

(name and contact info)

Randy Huechteman, Coordinator of the Ushers and the Head Usher for assigned Sunday

Responsibilities:

*Be responsible to usher the day you are scheduled.

*Greet worshipers as they enter the Sanctuary, handing them a bulletin.

*Assist in the offering and Holy Communion with instructions from the Head Usher.

*Assist worshipers with small children by opening doors, etc. Visit the nursery to make sure everything is okay.  Help to locate seats for latecomers.

*At the end of the worship, organize the Sanctuary by picking up items left behind, bulletins; take care of chairs, if necessary and collect the attendance sheets.  One usher will take the sheets and attendance total down to the church office.

Time involved:

One Sunday service each month. During Lent and Advent one Wednesday service may be assigned.  Teams are also alternated for those months with 5 Sundays.

Length of service:

Skills, Talents, Gifts,
and Qualifications:

*The Gift of Helps and Hospitality

*The Gift of Mercy

*Ability to work well with people

*Initiative to correct any problems that occur during services.

*The Gift of Leadership

Passions and Interests:

Special training:

Volunteers needed:

Minimum:

Maximum:                                 o   Unlimited

Who may serve:

Biblical basis:

Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Description Updated:

2/15/05