Gore United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Our Mission is to Make Disciples for Jesus Christ, By Sharing God's Love

7. Ushers Page

 

Gore United Methodist Church
 
 
Usher Responsibilities
 
 
1.     As soon as you are aware that you will be unable to usher your assigned week contact your alternate to cover for you
2.     Arrive at church no later than 8:45am
3.     Place handicapped signs in parking lot
4.     Assure usher table is in order
5.     Warmly greet each person who comes in and give them a bulletin, give each child an age-appropriate bulletin along with a crayon bag
6.     Once the Procession has started close the sanctuary door
7.     Count each person (including nursery, choir, sound system workers, yourself, etc), and place slip of paper with final count in the offering plate
8.     Be prepared to receive offering during pastoral prayer
9.     Go to front as soon as pastor begins the invitation to the offering
10.   After receiving offering go to front as soon as “America” begins, return to back at the conclusion of the dedication prayer
11.   During Communion make sure each group/row is ready to go forward immediately following the previous one. 
12.   Start group forward at appropriate time based on    distance from front, number in pew and mobility of individuals
13.   Following the service walk through and straighten the pews for the next service, assure that there are visitor cards in each pew.