5/2/2024 0 Comments Church usher handbook![]() Not every potential position needs to be filled. Exceptions should be rare and prayerfully considered. Generally, each member is called to serve in only one calling at a time, in addition to being a ministering brother or sister. Nor should callings make it difficult for members to fulfill their employment responsibilities. However, a calling should not place undue burdens on individuals and families. Members are blessed for sacrifices they make to serve in the Church. Callings also give members opportunities to grow. The impact the calling may have on the member’s marriage and family.Įach calling should bless the people who are served, the member who serves, and the member’s family. The member’s personal circumstances, including his or her health and work. ![]() Gifts and abilities the member has, or could develop, to bless others. The member’s worthiness (as determined in an interview). Leaders seek the guidance of the Spirit in determining whom to call (see also 4.2.6). Those who serve in the Church are called of God (see Hebrews 5:4 Articles of Faith 1:5). It also includes a Chart of Callings that gives information about issuing specific callings, sustaining members in their callings, and setting them apart (see 30.8). This chapter describes how members are called to serve in the Church and how they are released from their callings. The Lord honors the dedication of all who serve in His Church. Serving faithfully in a calling is more important than what the calling is. After serving in one calling, they should not expect to receive a calling of greater responsibility or prominence. Nor do Church members “advance” from one calling to another. It is not appropriate to aspire to specific callings in the Church (see Mark 10:42–45 Doctrine and Covenants 121:34–37). ![]() Callings also help members increase their faith and draw closer to the Lord. These opportunities to serve are known as callings.Ĭallings give members opportunities to feel the joy of serving God by serving His children (see Mosiah 2:17). Likewise, the Lord calls men and women to serve in the Church today through inspired invitations from His servants. During His ministry, the Savior trusted His disciples with important responsibilities (see Luke 10:1–9). Heavenly Father gave Jesus Christ a sacred mission to fulfill (see Luke 4:18–19 John 6:38 3 Nephi 27:14–16).
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