Ushers in the Old Testament tabernacle, and later in the temple, were called “doorkeepers”. The Psalmist, who wrote to the chief musician in the temple, understood the importance of ushers when he said, “How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts!….Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee…I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness” (Psalm 84:1, 4, 10).
One of the functions of doorkeepers in the Old Testament was to receive the collections from the people: “Go up to Kilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the Lord, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people.” (2 Kings 22:4). Jeremiah refers to one of these doorkeepers as a “man of God.” He said, “And I brought them into the house of the Lord, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, a man of God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the door” (Jeremiah 35:4). The old Testament Chronicler wrote of Shallum and his brethren who “were over the work of the service, keepers of the gate of the tabernacle…keepers of the entry” (I Chronicles (:19)
Our Mission: To serve as doorkeepers in the house of the Lord united in one love, one body striving to do God's work, who are our Light and Joy of our salvation. ( Psalms 27:1) . Asking God to lead, guide and order our steps which will allow us to keep smiling, even though in unpleasant conditions, for an Usher enters into the presence of the Lord with thanksgivings and into his courts with praise.
Our Purpose: We have various duties to perform which include greeting and seating worshippers, helping to make worshippers comfortable, assisting with offering, distribute programs, envelopes, fans, and any other things are to be distributed to congregation are in proper order and places. Cleaning and picking up items left behind after church services.
Psalm 84:10 - "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked".