USHER DUTIES

HEAD USHER

There is one head usher for each service. The offerings are deposited separately. The head usher is responsible for taking the offering to the Night Depository Vault at Riverwood Bank (First Federal Savings Bank) in Morris. Bank bags and keys are in the Sacristy. Put the offering in the bag. Turn the bar at the end of the zipper to lock the bag. Use the key to open the bank night depository vault. Drop both the key and moneybag in the vault door. The head usher at the last service also deposits the offering from coffee hour. The Sunday school offering is not included.

• Be at church 30 minutes before services.
• If there are not enough ushers, ask people from the congregation to assist.
• Ring bell before and after service, directions are posted on the wall by the bell tower.
• Collect pew pads and put them on the secretary’s desk.

SIDE USHER

• Be at church 30 minutes before services.
• Hand out bulletins at both entrances.
• Escort people to pews as needed.
• Collect offering, beginning at the front.
• Bring offering to altar during the offertory song or when the Pastor indicates.
• Assemble communion rail and pads for traditional communion services.
• Count number of people in attendance, record number in book in ushers cabinet.
• Open windows as needed.
• Clean pews after services (papers, bulletin, etc.)
• Arrange hymnals right side out facing forward.
• Close windows after services.

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