{"id":6016,"date":"2020-06-28T10:15:09","date_gmt":"2020-06-28T15:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/?p=6016"},"modified":"2020-06-27T21:41:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-28T02:41:29","slug":"usher-day-celebrating-50-years-in-ministry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langleycog.org\/worship\/2020\/06\/28\/usher-day-celebrating-50-years-in-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"Usher Day: Celebrating 50 Years In Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Greetings from Anita A. Jackson, Usher Board President\"\"<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

It is an honor and my pleasure to serve in this ministry with the members of the Langley Ave Church of God Ushers. During this year 2020, we are blessed by God to be able to celebrate 50 years in ministry and service to others. Continue to pray for us as we will continue to pray for you as we serve the people of God.<\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong>: The Ushers at Langley Avenue strive to serve God and his people as doorkeepers in the house of God. Ushers grasp the meaning of Christ\u2019s words \u201cHe that is greater among you shall be your servant.<\/em>\u201d In all matters pertaining to the advancement of the Kingdom of God among men this ministry requires faithful responsibility and willingness for service to God and his people.
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Click here for a greeting<\/a> from Joseph S. Scarborough, President of the National Association of the Church of God Ushers, West Middlesex, Pa.
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Langley Avenue Ushers\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/strong>2020 Recognition
\n<\/strong>We recognize our oldest and youngest ushers. Mother Lillian Beed\u00a0at 96 years old is the oldest usher and we love her steadfast faithfulness and support. Jaxson W. is 9 years old and he is a dedicated young man that is eager to serve and learn.<\/p>\n

Langley Avenue Ushers celebrate 50 years by reflecting on the question\u2026What inspires you to serve as an usher?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Observing Brother Hillman working with the Junior ushers God touched my heart and showed me that\u2019s where I needed to be<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Derrick Y.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was inspired years ago as a child watching my great uncle usher. I\u2019ve ushered off and on 60 years of my 76 years.<\/em> \u2013Linda F.<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Aunt Carrie was an usher and she encouraged me to usher during our youth hour services. That is the beginning of over 40 years of service to the Lord. I\u2019m 71 years old.<\/em> \u2013George H<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ushering is my passion. I was inspired as a child watching the senior ushers at my aunt\u2019s church. I\u2019ve ushered on and off 67 of 77 years<\/em>. \u2013Annie W.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>What inspires me is knowing that I am serving the Lord and enjoying this ministry.<\/em> \u2013Monica S<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What inspires me to serve is the feeling of happiness that comes when helping others. Serving is a part of my calling.<\/em>\u00a0\u2013Joshua Y.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>I am inspired to Usher because I love to help the older saints when they have a need<\/em>.\u2013<\/em>Aryn S.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>I am inspired to Usher because I love to see the smiles on the people\u2019s faces as I help them.<\/em> \u2013<\/em>Anthony S.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Service Is Not Spelled Serve-Us
\n<\/strong>Prepare my heart for serving,
\nLet my spirit heed Your call;
\nIn obedience to the Father,
\nOur Lord and King of all.<\/p>\n

Fill my thoughts with You, Lord,
\nReview my mind today,,,
\nI give you full control,
\nIn the things I do and say.<\/p>\n

Take these hands You gave me,
\nAnd use them for your good\u2026
\nTo glorify Your Kingdom,
\nIn the ways I know I should.<\/p>\n

Remove all doubt within me,
\nLord, I trust You\u2019ll find a way,
\nTo mold me in Your image\u2026
\nAs I walk with You today.
\n–Author unknown<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Yearly Ministry activities:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Serving and Fellowship with the Chicagoland Ushers, Ushers Day in June, National Association of the Church of God Usher convention, NACOG Campmeeting and Ushers Christmas Luncheon.<\/p>\n

Officers
\n<\/strong>Anita A Jackson, president
\nEva J.\u00a0 Yeo, vice-president
\nLinda C. Fisher, 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0vice president
\nBetty Mitchell, Corresponding Secretary
\nAnnie Washington, Secretary
\nTeresa Banks, Leola Payne, Finance<\/p>\n

Group Captains: Vanessa Weatherly, Leola Payne, Linda C. Fisher,
\nJunior Usher Captains: Monica Smith, George Hillman<\/p>\n

Members: Mary Tibbs, Linda Croft, Bernice Armstead, Nathelda McGee, Brenda Holden, Eddie Randall, Derrick Young, Joshua Y. Anthony S. Aryn S. Austin P. and Jaxson W.
\nEmeritus members: Robert Nelson, Marie Boston, LouAnna Lewis, Willie Jones, Lillian Beed, Norma Wright, John Curry, Kenny Yates and Larry Williams<\/p>\n

The heart of an usher is the heart of a servant, and he does his work for his Lord Jesus<\/em>. Colossians 3:24<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photos: 2019 National Association Church of God Ushers Convention, Tampa, Florida and 2019 Langley Ushers Christmas luncheon, Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n

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