![]() ![]() At our 52nd State Convention, April 4 - 6, 2002, Bro. He was a very dedicated and hard working president and continued to serve ICUA in many capacities. Morse also held the positions of Secretary and Chairman of the National Board of Directors. On the National Level, he served as National Young Adult Co-Counselor and Fourth Vice President. On the regional level he served as Assistant Regional Director and Regional Director. Morse had previously served the State as Young Adult Co-Counselor and Fourth, Third and First Vice President. Morse was elected as our new State President. Jennings served the offices faithfully with dignity and pride. He also served as Sergeant-at-Arms of the Eastern Region. Preston Jennings served the State for many years as one of our State Marshalls, however, at our 1991 convention, he was elected to the position of president of the State of Maryland. Aliceteen Wade departed this life on February 8, 2009.īro. Aliceteen Wade also served as Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. During her six year tenure as president, we obtained our tax exempt status as a 501-C organization, made numerous improvements to our headquarters building and made final payment on the building and property. Prior to that time she had served as President of the Anne Arundel County Unit of the ICUA of Maryland, and as first Vice President of the State. Aliceteen Wade was elected President at our 1986 convention. Jessie Lee Brown departed this life on May 12, 2016. She also served as President of the Baltimore City Unit of the ICUA of Maryland. Brown also served on the Board of Directors of our National Organization. She brought forth new ideas, hosted the National Convention in 1981, purchased furnishings for our headquarters in Baltimore and much more. During her administration, much was accomplished. Harris died in 1976.Īfter our 1976 convention, we elected our first woman to the position of presidency. After thirty (30) years of service, his health forced him to resign. He always had his group at heart and always encouraged us to plan for the future. Harris believed in progress and under his leadership, prayer and many sacrifices we purchased two (2) buildings. At that time, he shared a dream that he had of us purchasing and owning our own building for meetings and activities. ![]() Harris served in his stead carrying out his duties until he was elected president in 1946. Henry Sorrell died in 1945.Īfter his death, Vice President, Bro. Among her major and numerous accomplishments was the organizing of the first ushers Chorus within the State of Maryland. Sorrell continued his work in the State closely assisted by his wife. Sorrell became very active in the organization and served as one of its' Vice Presidents. The State of Maryland formally joined the National Organization in 1920. Talking and planning about how the New National Organization should be put together. Sorrell corresponded frequently with Bro. In 19, while the National Organization was being conceptualized and organized, Bro. It was a hard struggle to push the idea forward, but with much prayer and hard work, the idea was accepted. In the beginning the biggest fear was the churches themselves would object to the breaking down of the denominational barriers by this new organization. There were also a few ministers in attendance. There were three (3) churches in attendance: Sharp Street United Methodist Church, Ames United Methodist, and Enon Baptist. He organized the State of Maryland United Ushers in Baltimore City in 1915 at the Sharp Street United Methodist Church where the State held it's Historical Everybody Birthday Luncheon on April 30, 2011. He was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Henry Sorrell, the founder of the State Organization, was known as a very religious person. Meetings are held on an as needed basis for the junior and youth ushers.Bro.There are other training opportunities available throughout the year that will be announced as they come up. FMBC usher training is held the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00am to 11:00am.The Junior Ushers serve on 3rd and 5th Sundays from September through June at both worship services and at other special events throughout the year.To produce graduates of the School of Ushering with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ushering.To develop trainers and instructors for the School of Ushering.To develop future senior ushers and leaders.To develop and teach children and youth in the correct procedures of ushering in accordance with the Universal Ushering Manual.To manage and take charge of ushering during regular Sunday worship services.To develop training plans and schedules as well as duty performance schedules. ![]() To allow a variety of children, ages 6-18, to participate in ushering and manage the affairs of a structured organization with in the church. ![]()
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