The Usher
A servant of the Church. A person whose duties are many: (a) attends
his/her own meetings and obligations; (b) to oversee the Church Congregation and Visitors
as to seating direction, order and decorum; (c) to spot trouble, illness and any other
necessity; (d) to be on time; (e) to greet people warmly; (f) be at one’s station early
in order to acquaint oneself with the order of the day; (g) to observe when to admit
worshippers to the service; (h) to help provide for babies and young children; and (i)
to be a good public relations person.
The usher must observe the Pastor so as to respond to cues which he/she
may flash unobserved by trained eyes. The Usher must be a person of great patience and
understanding, not easily riled nor ultra-sensitive.
The Usher must, out of loyalty and dedication, have a desire for success of worship
always, to visit with the Pastor, Church and Choir/Choirs when outside invitations are
extended to the Church.
