![]() We thank God for His enabling over the years, and we continue to depend on His divine guidance, as we serve heartily as a team devoted to God and His Church. Catherine and to the Church Building Fund. ![]() ![]() From the funds raised, we made a donation to the Aids Foundation of St. In March 2003, for the first time, the Board staged a Prayer Breakfast, which has become an annual event. The biblical role of deacons within the church is to take care of the physical and logistical needs of the church so our pastor and lead as God has called him. Today, the Beautification Committee carries out this function. In the early years, the Usher’s Board had been responsible for providing flowers and decorating the Church. We also ensure that the Vestry is clean and in proper order. The ministry meets monthly on the 1st Monday of each month at 7PM. Our ushers fellowship with churches of the union on a regular basis. The Ushers are responsible for carrying out the following duties: the maintenance of order and the smooth running of church services: welcome and accommodation of worshippers: a collection of tithes and offerings at all services, except otherwise arranged: distribution of hymn books, bulletins etc: helping with the preparation and serving of refreshment for the Preacher, Leader and Family Bible Hour students, (Sunday School) & Vacation Bible School held annually in August. The First Baptist Usher Ministry is a member of the Baptist Usher's Union of Newark and Vicinity. Our first President was Deacon Alfred Daley. Will always display a warm, cordial smile PROMPTNESS & PREPARATION: 1. always take proper care of throat and hygiene) 3. Should attempt to make good first impression on visitors (e.g. Is responsible for always being well groomed and dressed according to church standards 2. They perform tasks that help services flow at a certain pace, and help maintain order and safety within the congregation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES PERSONAL PRESENTATION: 1. ![]() At present, the team stands at twenty-three (23). CLASS Ushers are an important part of a church organization. The Ministry was launched formally in November 1983 with a membership of six (6). “Forward we go, strengthened by His love as we serve the Lord Jesus Christ” this is the theme and main objective of our Ushers’ Board Ministry as we celebrate 20 years of service to the Edgewater Baptist Church community. ![]()
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