![]() Music, literature, and entertainments that dishonor God (1 Corinthians 10:31 2 Corinthians 6:14–17 James 4:4).Our people are to dress with the Christian simplicity and modesty that become holiness (Proverbs 29:23 1 Timothy 2:8–10 James 4:6 1 Peter 3:3–4 1 John 2:15–17). The indulging of pride in dress or behavior.Dishonesty, taking advantage in buying and selling, bearing false witness, and like works of darkness (Leviticus 19:10–11 Romans 12:17 1 Corinthians 6:7–10).Quarreling, returning evil for evil, gossiping, slandering, spreading surmises injurious to the good names of others (2 Corinthians 12:20 Galatians 5:15 Ephesians 4:30–32 James 3:5–18 1 Peter 3:9–10).Both men and women typically choose conservative outfits in black, gray and navy. Some even permit shorts, as long as they are no shorter than 1 1/2 hand widths above. It is improper to walk around with unkempt hair or hanging shirt or stinking mouth. If there are some name-tags or badges they should be properly worn. If the church has some dress code for ushers, that needs to be adhered to. Some require floor-length hemlines while others allow ankle length or below the knee. An usher must not only spend time on the knees but also time in the mirror before coming to church. Other Pentecostal churches may allow more flexibility in their dress codes. A traditional church service still calls for more traditional clothing. The UPCI is among the most conservative Pentecostal denominations. Celebrations of life often have even fewer rules. Christians are to regard themselves as temples of the Holy Spirit (Proverbs 20:1 23:1–3 1 Corinthians 6:17–20 2 Corinthians 7:1 Ephesians 5:18). A wider range of dress is now perfectly acceptable for most funerals and memorials. Habits or practices known to be destructive of physical and mental well-being.Sexual immorality, such as premarital, extramarital, or same-sex relations perversion in any form or looseness and impropriety of conduct (Genesis 19:4–11 Exodus 20:14 Leviticus 18:22 20:13 Matthew 5:27–32 Romans 1:26–27 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 Galatians 5:19 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7 1 Timothy 1:10).Profaning of the Lord’s Day by participation in unnecessary secular activities, thereby indulging in practices that deny its sanctity (Exodus 20:8–11 Isaiah 58:13–14 Mark 2:27–28 Acts 20:7 Revelation 1:10).Taking the name of God in vain (Exodus 20:7 Leviticus 19:12 James 5:12).By avoiding evil of every kind, including: During rainy months, provide rails for the congregation to scrub away mud and wipe their shoes.SECOND. Provide Emergency help when needed in an orderly fashion.Ģ0. Turn out lights, lock all doors and windows, and ensure all power sources are switched off.ġ9. After the service has ended, have a designated usher go through the church building to make sure doors and windows are locked and no one else is in the building.ġ8. Some churches require an usher to count attendance.ġ7. ![]() Be aware of the temperature in the sanctuary.ġ5. They can monitor the hallways for unexpected guests.ġ4. After the offering, at least one usher must remain in the lobby area to offer assistance when needed. In some churches, several ushers and church deacons count the offerings and place the offering in the safe.ġ3. Be available for offering, special offerings, and other duties as directed by the Pastor.ġ2. Assist the elderly and handicapped out of their cars and into the church.ġ1. Provide directions to the nursing mothers, Sunday school children, etc.ġ0. Be alert for issues that may need your attention.ĩ. Welcome arriving congregation with a warm, friendly smile.Ĩ. In most churches, these are not provided so your responsibility will be to make sure pews are well organized and neat.ħ. Maintain supplies at the Altar, make sure pews have adequate hymnals, Bibles, pencils, and offering envelopes if provided. Get the bulletins and take them to the assigned positions.Ħ. Work and receive instructions from the Chief Usher.ĥ. Dress should be appropriate, descent, clean, and neat.Ĥ. ![]() ![]() Arrive at the church 30 minutes prior to the start of the service.ģ. Faithfully attend church, whether you have ushering responsibilities that day.Ģ. ![]()
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