Doorkeeper Oct 2025

President: Ron Jones Reporter: Dr. Linda Pates- Barnes

Greetings in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Mississippi Ushers extend greetings from the “Magnolia State.” The following Ushers of Mississippi attended the 106th National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc. (NUCUAA) Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, July 21-25, 2025. Dr. Linda Pates, Dr. Annette Smith-Jones, Colleen Green, Mary Hyder, Catina Myles, Devaraus Coleman, Erielle Walker, and Adaisha Wells. Dr. Linda Pates was elected the 25 th President of NUCUAA. Devaraus Coleman was elected Second Vice President of the Young Adult Department. Adaisha Wells was elected President of the Junior & Young People Department. The following appointments were made Dr. Jacqueline Quinn was appointed Chairman of the Historical Committee, and Colleen Green was appointed Co-Chairman of the A. W. Briggs Health Unit for NUCUAA. Dr. Pates was a presenter for the George T. Grier School of Ushering Department, Rhunette Williams Advanced Instructors’ Seminar at the convention. The presentation was “What is your Story?” During the Leroy Johnson Community Development Foundation report, the State of Mississippi was recognized for 4 th place in the Inaugural Top State Giving Fundraising Project. Accolades to State President Ron Jones and members making strides in recruiting new churches to join the Mississippi State Association of Church Ushers. School of Ushering classes will start in Fall 2025. The state is planning activities and programs for 2025 and 2026. The annual Christmas fellowship gathering is scheduled for Saturday, December 6. Let’s continue to pray for each other. Galatians 6:2 tells us, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Praying for one another is a powerful way for us to bear one another’s burdens. Taking another's hand and praying for them is a powerful blessing you can give another person. May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace (Numbers 6:24-26).