![]() Section One: Qualifications for Membership ![]() This church is not subject to the control of any other ecclesiastical body. This authority is exercised by an elected board of elders who have been entrusted with all of the governing responsibilities and affairs of the church as enumerated in the Articles of Incorporation and this Constitution. However, the final authority of this church is vested in the body of the members of whom it is composed. ![]() Insofar as it is practical and biblical this church will cooperate with and support the association and state convention affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. It shall be the purpose of this church to magnify the Person, work and program of the Lord Jesus Christ to promote the worship of the Triune God in regular, public services, to proclaim the gospel message of salvation by word and deed to build up the believers in the "most holy faith" to administer the two ordinances of the New Testament to provide Christian fellowship to promote an active missionary program at home and abroad through Biblical ministry and the establishment of local churches and to "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints". Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age'" (Matthew 28:18-20). Our commission is summarized as follows: "And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. This Corporation is organized for exclusively religious purposes (including charitable and eleemosynary purposes common to a pastoral church ministry as defined by Scripture). It is classified under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act as a non-profit organization for religious purposes. On November 28, 1962, Emmanuel Baptist Church was incorporated under the Revised Statutes of the State of Texas. We, the members of the Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC), in order to preserve the principles of our faith and to set forth certain guidelines for governing our church in an orderly manner consistent with New Testament principles, do hereby establish this constitution. Collect and perhaps counting the offering.VI.Watch for the safety of the congregation and acting as the line of first response to medical emergencies.Maintain the decorum of the service, according to the church’s tradition.Attend to the needs of the visiting speaker or guests of honor.Provide care for the needs of the pastor during the service.Assist in the seating members and visitors.Generally, the ministry of church ushers focuses on the following areas of responsibilities (if they occur in your church): The role of a church usher is to help your first time guests, repeat visitors, and members experience the sacredness and joy of a worship service Areas of responsibility for the role of church ushers I’ve made an attempt at a ministry guide for church ushers. ![]() ![]() Together with church greeters, parking lot volunteers, welcome center volunteers, and hospitality hosts, church ushers help the church member, visitor (guest) experience a wonderful worship service.Ĭhurch ushers are a significant part of church hospitality system and fulfill specific duties to accomplish that role. The ministry of church ushers plays a vital role in the hospitality and welcome ministry of the local church. ![]()
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