Attention all ushers we are invited to take a cruise.  The invite comes from St. John on Dowling St.  Sailing dates are May 8th -12th, 2008.  See Sister Bacon for additional details.  I have flyers if interested.

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Gladys Mathis     November 14th

James Bacon     November 17th

 

So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as

your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.

& I Kings 3:14

 

 

 

Rice family sends their love and many thanks for your calls and visits.              Be in prayer for Sis Bacon            (surgery)

If you have a special           prayer request and/or praise report share it

with us.

 

And he said unto me.  My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.  Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

& 2 Corinthians 12:9

"What Is An Usher"

An Usher is a shepherd whose responsibility to welcome people into the house of the Lord, a forerunner and a doorkeeper.
     Usher are a member of the church he or she serves.  He/She welcomes visitors to the church by having them sign a visitor's card.  We help the Pastor to make the service a success by putting the congregation in the right frame of mind to receive the message.  We meet and greet the people with a pleasant smile, a warm welcome, and directs them to their seats.  We see to it that order is kept in and around the church at all times during the service.
     Ushers are forerunners, we prepare the church for our guests by being the first to arrive at the church; we receive the order of the day from the Pastor and/or our ministry leader; we see to it that the church is clean of trash, old bulletins to receive our guest; fans, church literature, tithing/offering envelopes, and any other items that are to be distributed to the congregation are in their proper places.  

 

FROM WHENCE COMES USHERING
     Have you ever wondered from whence comes ushering - from God.  God was the very first Usher - as He ushered in day and light (Gen 1:3-4).  God ushered man into the Garden of Eden
(Gen. 2:15).
     Ushers or forerunners are depicted throughout the Bible.  Abraham ushered Faithfulness into the world (Gen. 22). Moses ushered the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt into the promise land.
     The Start of Bethlehem ushered the wise men of the East to the place where Christ was born. John the Baptist, forerunner for Christ - prepared the way. He was the voice crying in the wilderness.
(John 1:6-13).

"The Power of Fellowship"

Don't you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?    &  1 Corinthians 3:16
    Fellowship with other believers should be an integral part of your everyday life.  Your association with fellow Christians should be uplifting, enlightening, encouraging, and consistent.

    Are you an active member of your own fellowship?  Are you a builder of bridges inside the four walls your church and outside it?  Do you contribute to God' glory by contributing your time and your talents to a close-knit band of believers?  Hopefully so.  The fellowship of God's Good News and uplifting His children.  And God intends for you to be a fully contributing member of that fellowship.  Your intentions should be the same.

 

Lets Pray About ....

The power of community

 

If we can recognize when something's not right, we can get the help we need.  Only when we take care of ourselves, inside and out, can we be at our best.

 

Julia Boyd

 

 

REMINDER

See Sis Dawkins for any updates on ordering Miami shirts.  Don't be left out.  If you need a new Shirt and/or Tie see Sis. Dawkins or click the Dickies link to purchase online.  We are reminded to wear our long sleeve shirt, tie and gloves until further notice.