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5. Become a source of inspiration for doing greater things in Christiandom.

6. Unify ushering system.

7. Educate ushers in Christian work.

8. Practice Golden Rule.

From 1920 to 1940 William Davis of Washington, D.C., served this body faithfully as President. 

At the National Convention held in Dallas, Texas, in 1940, a dedicated church worker, Susie Gomes of Philadelphia, organized the Junior Department.

The Dallas Convention chose Allen A. Griffith, Sr., of Washington, D.C. to succeed President Davis. In 1951, President Griffith was given the title of President Emeritus. 
His successor was Henry Ballard of New York City. President Ballard remained in office until 1959 when R. E. Harshaw, Jr. of Tennessee was elected National President with Henry Ballard becoming President Emeritus. 

The National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., has grown to encompass states from the Atlantic

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