This is unavoidable when dealing with such a large number of people in relatively small increments of time. ħ Disorganization All large churches, no matter how well organized, will have their own form of chaos. An usher s quick moments of prayer can literally turn a service around and make or break a life-changing experience.
This form of spiritual attack is common in a worship service. Examples: o Small Children o Cell Phones o Leaving and entering the service Discouragement One of the top tactics of the Enemy is to discourage believers. If the distraction is large enough, it can affect the entire service. Any one of these distractions can bring a spiritual moment to a complete stop for the people in that area. Three Things That Can Really Hurt a Worship Service Distractions Our goal is not to achieve a perfect environment however, the number of common distractions that can occur in an auditorium that seats approximately 2500 people is staggering. It makes so much difference it can determine whether or not you ever return. Whether a clerk at a hotel desk, a bank teller, or a teenager at your favorite fast food restaurant, you know what a difference it makes to be served well. We cannot overestimate the importance of the front line. If a 12Stone regular attender, or visitor had a less than positive experience finding their way to the Worship Experience Center, an usher can play a significant role in turning that person s experience around by helping them find not just the right seat but the right frame of mind. Ushers The ushers (and greeters) play a big role as the third and final gateway to the worship experience. Ħ Nursery Care Givers If the people don t feel their babies are safe and secure they won t be able to focus on what s happening in the service, let alone hear what God has to say. Parking Lot Attendants If the people get frustrated in the parking lot, they will not be receptive to what God has in mind. Any of these three gateways/ministries can make or break a person s entire worship experience. Three Critical Gateways to Worship Virtually no one enters a worship experience without passing through one or more of these gateways. Your spiritual readiness and act of service plays a huge role in the life-change that takes place that day. You are literally part of the continuing story of God s redemption. John 8:2 When you serve as an usher, you set the stage for the worship experience. Mark 1: At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Exodus 40:34 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 34 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
From 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. Though we thoroughly enjoy the creative edge of our 12Stone services, make no mistake, this is a holy event where God is meeting with His people. The usher serves as a first representative of Jesus Christ for a worship service. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the author.ĥ The Spiritual Significance of Ushers An usher is a spiritual ambassador for the local church God s ordained and organized body of believers. 3 Table of Contents The Spiritual Significance of Ushers.1 Three Critical Gateways to Worship.1 Three Things That Can Really Hurt a Worship Service.2 Who Can Be An Usher?.3 Spiritual Qualities of an Usher.3 Qualifications of an Usher.4 Responsibilities of an Usher.5 Committed leadership.5 Core tasks.6 Common sense.9 Handling Emergencies.11 Responsibilities for Service Leaders.12 Responsibilities for Section Leaders.13 Just for Fun!.14Ĥ Copyright Stone TM Church All rights reserved.
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