Zion Lutheran Usher/Greeter Responsibilities (1/2011) Before the Service begins During the Service After the Service is complete

 Arrive a minimum of 20 minutes early  Distribute bulletins to those that come  An usher should assist the Incoming  Turn lights on in the Sanctuary & the in late. Funds Manager in counting the loose Narthex.  Direct worshipers to restrooms, nursery offering.  Fill pew slots with envelopes, pencils, etc. upon request.  Complete a cash offering slip and and visitor cards; supplies can be found  Count the worshipers during an early attach it to the cash offering when you under the stairs in the closet. hymn. This is most easily give it to the Incoming Funds Manager  Review order of worship in bulletin accomplished from the balcony. Don’t (or the person who’ll be locking up the  Check with (s) for “surprises” forget to count the overflow, the offerings).  Move rail filler in place if nursery, the , kitchen workers,  Record the attendance count (the kneeling is planned. and yourself. attendance record notebook is located  Post hymn numbers on the hymn  offering. Two people can in the drawer of the table where the number board. usually service the main sanctuary, one empty offering plates are kept). Fill in  During the winter, apply sand/grit to for the overflow; and don’t forget the the date and time of worship, the total sidewalks if it is not already done. balcony. Courtesy dictates that the attendance, and the amount of the cash  Greet people who enter the church and usher should face the front when offering. distribute worship folders and collecting the offering; do not watch  Put chairs away in overflow room. communion/visitor cards as needed to the people placing their offering in the  Straighten the Bibles and hymnals in worshipers as they enter the church. plate. When finished with the offering, the pew slots. Be sure that a sufficient Individuals who are alone may receive bring the offering plates forward and number of Bibles are in each pew slot; one each; couples who are together remain at the front of the sanctuary add more, if necessary. could share one. facing the front until the Pastor places  Pick up bulletins from pews and  Point out the table where the flyers the offering plates on the altar or other discard in waste basket. including the Zion Messenger and table.  Straighten the items on the bulletin Prayer lists are located, and suggest that  Direct worshipers for communion, tables. people take whatever items are desired. releasing them pew by pew, and collect  Shut off lights in the Sanctuary and the  Set up chairs in Overflow if it appears the communion cards. Narthex. that it will be necessary (if the Sanctuary becomes about 3/4 full, open the doors to the Overflow Room and get volunteers to help set out chairs).  Let children know where the Children’s Bulletins and Quiet Bags are located. Remember at all times that you are the first and possibly one of the most lasting impressions of  Assist worshipers to their seats, when Zion that visitors receive. Be courteous, friendly, and welcoming. Thank you for serving in this necessary. capacity.