Purpose

  • Welcome and pass out bulletins or other handouts to church worship attendees
  • Assist those needing extra help
  • Take up the offering and direct all participating in communion
  • After service, count cash and coins with necessary documentation and signatures and place funds in safe
  • Make sanctuary is orderly
  • Assist other staff as needed

Eligibility

  • Member of Joy Lutheran Church
  • Positive and supportive attitude
  • Familiar with the order of service
  • Welcoming, organized, patient and responsible
  • Enjoys working with and meeting others

Schedule

  • Ushers will receive one hour training.
  • Ushers are to arrive 30 minutes prior to church service.
  • The schedule is set every four months and any conflicts should be made known prior to scheduling.
  • Volunteers are scheduled 2-3 times in that 4 month period.
  • If a volunteer is unable to fulfill an assignment, they must make arrangements for their own substitute.
  • Volunteers are kept on the list of ushering for as long as they desire.
  • There no meetings.
  • All communication is via email.