![]() Mark 1:21-22Īt dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The people were amazed at his teaching because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Though we all love the creative edge of our worship services, make no mistake, this is a holy event where God is meeting with His people.įrom the tabernacle in the Old Testament to the temple and synagogue in the New Testament, God’s presence and the teaching of His word is of supreme importance. Each usher serves as a “first representative” of Jesus Christ for a worship service. If you would like the full usher training manual (free) click here.Īn usher is a spiritual ambassador for your church – God’s ordained and organized body of believers. This post is adapted from a portion of our Usher Training Manual. Your ushers are a tremendous force in setting the tone for worship and helping to prepare the people to hear and respond to the Word of God. The usher’s role is so important but often undervalued, undertrained, and less than organized. I’ve always loved the usher team it was one of my favorite ministries to lead. The difference between a grumpy, distracted, and untrained usher compared to a cheerful, engaged, and “serve you with a smile” usher is huge! There is always more to pick up.Your ushers can make or break your worship service. You get the majority (of hand signals), the basics, but learning is continuous. Said Mills: "You can't learn everything in one year. ![]() Postgraduate classes in silent ushering are offered. Many already were serving in their respective churches in some ushering capacity that did not require detailed knowledge of the silent ushering technique, Mills said. The 2,000 Washington area graduates of the School of Ushering attended the school in order to learn the finer points of the complicated hand signals. At present ther 1.134 member churches in the UCUA. The silent system of church ushering "originated with the black church in an effort to control ushering in a worshipful manner, "according to Gray. Hawkins, national public relations chief and former president of ICUA. ![]() We do not talk, we learn how to project (needs) silently so as not to disturb the pastor or other church members, said Alma C. "We try to get the attitude of Christian worship in the service by creating an atmosphere conductive to accepting the word of the Lord. ![]() These include the "Universal Church Usher's Manual" and "Technique of the Universal System of Church Ushering." There are even textbooks for the course, said Catherine E. ![]() Gray Sr., president of the usher's association, the school graduates an average of 150 ushers a year. There are lectures, extensive practice sessions, midterm and final exams, and finally, a graduation exercise at which diplomas are distributed after a demonstration of silent ushering technique by members of the graduating class.Īccording to Raymond L. Men, women and even children ("juniors" begin training as early as 8 years) will attend classes every Wednesday night from October through June at the School of Ushering in order to earn a diploma that certifies that they have mastered the technique. NE, under the sponsorship of the Interdenominational Church Ushers Association. Just as silently, a colleague clear across the auditorium can respond.īoth ushers, who are almost certain to be serving in a black church, learned their unusual commication technique at the School of Ushering at Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, 1301 North Carolina Ave. The usher at the church door - his left hand half-closed at waist-level behind him and right arm at his side in basic or "service position" - can, with silent and inconspicuous hand signals ask where the empty seats are, request 50 more church bulletins, or ask permission to leave his station. ![]()
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