Head Usher Schedule

Text Box: Duties of the Head Usher: 
Make sure steps and ramp are clear of ice and snow 
Check sanctuary in preparation for worship – heat, lights, ventilation, neatness, etc.  Be sure to turn on light above the alter
Unlock doors - basement and back door 
Distribute bulletins and other handouts, plus communion record cards when necessary 
Pay special attention to anyone new to our church - make sure that they feel welcome
Select an acolyte if necessary (Mark, Isaac, Peggy or Bobby usually do this) 
Ask others to take up offering – use a variety of people 
Count congregation (including choir & minister) – confirm with secretary who will keep a record 
Help to count and tally offering after worship if necessary (Milt currently handling this) 
Usher communion (choose one helper) if necessary (Robbie & Milt currently doing this) 
Attend to anyone who appears to be ill or needs assistance in any way – be aware if anyone leaves church and doesn’t return – make sure that they are OK (note that there is bottled water in the refrigerator in case the pastor or anyone else needs it)  
Straighten up hymnals in pews after worship and collect unused bulletins, other papers, etc, getting ready for the next worship service 
Close up the church – lock up the basement and back door, turn off lights, fans, etc. 
 
January          Casey Colledge

 

February        Duane Barkman

 

March             Robbie Roland

 

April               Helen Lichty

 

May                Kevin  Rausch

 

June                Terry Selders

 

July                 Casey Colledge

 

August            Duane Barkman

 

September     Robbie Roland

 

October          Helen Lichty

 

November      Kevin  Rausch

 

December      Terry Selders