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The Functions of an Usher
The unpardonable sin of a church usher is
inattention. Signals and communications are
missed, people's needs are ignored, and the quality
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an usher's effectiveness drops to zero when his or hers
wanders.
Paul's
admonition in Colossians 3:23-24 includes ushers:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as
working for the Lord....it is the Lord Christ you are
serving."
The Main Area of Concentration
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Concentrate on the People
Since most people tend to sit in the same place week
after week, ushers should memorize regular attendees'
usual places. Prompt, direct seating of people in
their usual places is an indication of the user's
awareness. Seating visitors next to regular
churchgoers with a word of introduction is helpful to
new people. Awareness of empty seats in this
general seating pattern comes only by concentration.
If ushers were ranked like people in the military, a
promotion should be given to every usher who learns to
concentrate on people's names.
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Usher Board Officers
Sarah Duncan - President
Carlton Belvin - Vice President
Malinda Anderson - Secretary
Sarah Jean Simmons - Treasurer
Lillian Boone - Chaplain
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