The USHER’s purpose is also to present a first impression that, hopefully, sets the tone for each individual’s worship experience. “…In this world we are like Jesus…” (1 John 4:17 NIV).
They do this by behaving in a welcoming, Christlike, manner and by providing any necessary assistance. “…Therefore I … implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called…” (Ephesians 4:1 NASB). “…Walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you…” (1 Thessalonians 2:12 NASB).
Ushers are watchful of those coming in and out of the sanctuary while maintaining a servant’s attitude, keeping order, eliminating potential distractions, pleasing God, and making congregants or visitors as comfortable as possible. “…Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects…” (Colossians 1:10 NASB). “…Ye ought to walk and to please God…” (1 Thessalonians 4:1 KJV).
The USHER’s purpose, thus, is to assist in maintaining an orderly service and worship experience for regular congregants and visitors. “…God is not a God of disorder but of peace…” (1 Corinthians 14:33 NIV). “…Let all things be done decently and in order….” (1 Corinthians 14:40 KJV).
Genre: RELIGION / GeneralI DON'T KNOW
he gatekeeper is a person who GUARDS or CONTROLS the access or entrance to something or someplace. The gatekeeper also supervises, monitors, or oversees the traffic, or flow of people or information, or the actions of others, or the passage into the gateway.
They are GUARDIANS, CUSTODIANS, WATCHMEN, PROTECTORS, LOOKOUTS, USHERS, CARETAKERS, PATROLERS, WARDENS, SENTINELS, OR KEEPERS OF THE GATE or DOOR, or ENTRANCE.
In the Old Testament gatekeepers were readily known as guardians or security guards to the entrances of certain places, “…the watchman called to the gatekeeper and said, “Behold, another man running by himself…” (2 Samuel 18:26 NASB); or cities, “…they came and called to the gatekeepers of the city…” (2 Kings 7:10-11 NASB); or houses, “…the slave-girl who kept the door …” (John 18:17 NASB); or sacred grounds, “…Berechiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers for the ark… Obed-edom and Jehiah also were gatekeepers for the ark…” (1 Chronicles 15:23-24 NASB).
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