De La Salle University-Dasmariñas

B.S Criminology-12
SY: 2010-2011

My Future Church Involvement submitted as a partial

Fullfillment in Reed 142.

Submitted by: Millar Clarisa

Submitted to: Mr Gatdula

Submitted on the 14th day of the Month of December the year of the Lord 2010.
The Table Of Contents:

* Title Page -----------------------------------------------1

*The Table of Contents--------------------------------- 2

*The Nature of Involvement---------------------------- 3

*Origin----------------------------------------------------4

*Modern Times-------------------------------------------5

*Misconduct----------------------------------------------6

*Pictures--------------------------------------------------7

*(END)*
The Nature of My Involvement:

I decided to be an Usherette as part of my Church involvement. If we are

going to look at the meaning of an “Usher” it will be a person employed to escort
people to their seats, as in a theater or stadium but in my case it will be in a
Church. Out of many involvements to choose from I have chosen this because my
Classmate and friend Albert is one of them as he greet the people entering the
Church & assist the people to their seats I instantly felt that I want to be an
Usherette.

In many denominations of the Christian Church, a Church usher is the first

official representative seen when entering the church. The role of the usher in
church is a volunteer position, and is often considered one of honor, particularly if
the church or a church committee member selects an usher by nomination.

Ushers, as the ones who stand at the door, greet, and distribute pamphlets,
can be considered an ambassador for the church, and a key part in the Body of
Christ. The role is supposed to continue long after the church has adjourned. The
life of an usher should be an example of Christian living in everyday life. Daily
conduct should be in line with the word of the Christian God, the Bible, and
the Ministry of Jesus.

History/Origin:

The concept of an Usher is not new. In the Old Testament, there were
positions addressed as "Doorkeepers" or "Gatekeepers”, and their roles were very
similar. Jesus disciples can be considered ushers, in the sense those they:

*Prepared the way for Jesus.

*Kept order among those listening to Christ.

*Served food to the audience.

*Cleaning up after a service, such as the Feeding of the Five Thousand.

In Modern Times:

In modern times, the church usher has many duties. Depending on the
church's denomination, size, and preferences, ushers may perform all, some, or a
few of the following.

*Greet people entering the service

*Seat attendees
*Collect the tithes and offering
*Keeps order at the entrance
*Cleans and prepare the Church
*Count people in service
*Distributing and collecting surveys
*Distribute bulletins and service program
*Prepare the altar for service.

Ushers are required to be punctual and time conscious as they are required
to be in the church far earlier than the rest of the congregation, who may still be
at Sunday school or before or during Sabbath school. Since they are part of the
service, they need to meet early in order to pray with the clergy. Adequate
spiritual preparation by the usher ensures a service full of the presence of God.

Misconduct:
The following behaviors are among those deemed inappropriate while ushering.

 Dress inappropriately
 Force a hug when greeting
 Separate families when seating them
 Rudeness
 Swearing
Pictures:

(Photos Not Available the owners request

to be an Usherette is still pending)