Vision

The vision of the Rising Sun Usher Federation is to become the leading promoter of professionalism among church ushers and health and wellness among the churches served.

Mission

The mission of the Rising Sun Usher Federation is to foster the Kingdom of Christ on earth, to train young people, and to promote health and wellness in churches served  through the efforts of its constituent groups and supporters.

Upcoming Events

2012

January 28, 2:30 p.m. 
Usher Federation
Second Eudora
Old Highway 304
Eudora, MS
Host: Pastor Curtis White

April 28, 2:30 p.m.
Usher Federation
St. Paul
Pleasant Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS
Host: Pastor Eric Lee

July 16-20 , Nightly
Hammond Hill Congress
Pleasant Hill
1190 West Oak Grove Road
Hernando, MS

August 4, 2:30 p.m.
Dean Hill
5100 Dean Road
Lake Cormorant, MS
Host: Pastor Anthony Bryant

September 21-22 
Healthy Congregations Conference & Annual Session
Southaven

Contact Information

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, President
Ms. Anise Jefferson, Secretary
Dr. Michael O. Minor, Director of Training and Education
Ms. Minnie Wilkinson, Health and Wellness Coordinator

E-mail: oakhill1879@msn.com
Fax: (901) 366-9880

Helpful Information

2010 Usher Guide

Bells for Remembrance 2011: Sunday, May 8, 2011

Overview

Breast Cancer Myths & Facts 

Book Mark

Cancer Survivor Sunday: June 5, 2011

Overview

Planning Guide

2009-2010 Annual Report

Brief History

The Rising Sun Usher Federation was originally founded in 1944 at the Rising Sun Baptist Church, Pastor C. C. Cathey, by Pastor R. L. Jones and Sister Vernice Williams. The purpose of the Federation was to foster the Kingdom of Christ on earth and to train young people. Pastor T. H. Hibler was chosen as the first president and provided dynamic leadership for the first nine years of the Federation. The Federation lay dormant for a number of years until 1997.

• April 19, 1997: Pastor Minor looks through the North Mississippi Baptist Education 1992 History Book and takes an interest.
• April 20, 1997: While eating dinner Pastor Minor, speaks with his mother-in-law Earnestine Bennett, former secretary, about the Usher Federation.
• May 26, 1997: Pastor Minor and Pastor Montgomery discuss the possibility of re-constituting the Federation.
• February 14, 1998: At Second Eudora, the constitution was adopted and officers elected: President – Pastor Bernard Montgomery; Vice – President – Vacant; Secretary – Sis. Joanne Wright; Lady Chief – Sis. Pearl Wilson; Man Chief – Vacant; Education Department Chair - Pastor Michael O. Minor.
• May 9, 1998: First official meeting at St. Mary.  Pastor Curtis White, Second Eudora delivered the first message.
• November 8, 1998: Pastor Montgomery’ first annual address
• April 24, 1999: First Federation-wide call for churches to sponsor an annual health fair
• January 27, 2001: First Federation Usher Guide published
• April 20, 2001: First Health and Wellness only educational period
• April 27, 2002: First Federation-wide health observance calendar distributed
• January 25, 2003: First Federation Usher Guide including expanded health and wellness information published
• July 2003: Began partnership with Hammond Hill (Baptist) Congress to promote health and wellness (53 churches: Tate, Desoto, Panola Counties)
• January 2004: Adopted Healthy People 2010 health and wellness benchmarks
• July 2005: First Federation Wellness Fun Walk
• Fall 2007: Began work with Healthy Congregations
• July 2008: In collaboration with the Hernando Fire Department offered health screenings during the District Baptist Congress
• March 2009: Began partnership with North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education to promote health and wellness (75 churches: Tate, Desoto, Panola Counties)
• October 10, 2009: Partnered in the first ever Healthy Congregations Conference at the Desoto Civic Center