Responsibilities & Instructions for the Ushers at the 08:00 AM service

For this service there should be two (2) Ushers (Unless there is a special service that requires more.)

Duties prior to arrival of worshipers.

• Arrive no later than one half hour (07:30) prior to the service.
• Attach your Name Tag and Usher Identification Tag (found hanging on the wall in the Narthex)
• Hang the “Open for Worship” outside the Narthex entrance.
• Review the order of the service in the bulletin to be prepared for the timing of events like communion and offering.
• Locate the hymn numbers in the bulletin.  Place these hymn numbers in the hymnal board located on the right side of the4 altar.  The numbers are in a box on the window sill by the organ.
• Light the candles on the altar.  There is a propane lighter and/or matches in the altar pulpit.
• Place some bulletins in the rack located on the wall just inside the front side (handicapped) entrance.  Also place some in the racks outside the transept doors coming from Murrow Hall and the Church offices for people using those entrances.
• If there is any questions regarding the service check with the pastor.
• If there is a baptism make sure warm water is in the baptism pitcher on the altar.  The pitcher is located in the cabinets in the prayer room. (Do this ten  minutes before service).