2026 STATE THEME: Ushers encouraging one another in prayer

Greetings fellow Ushers: 

Ushers encouraging one another in prayer 

Scripture Romans 12:12 "rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;"

  Ushers, in seasons of uncertainty, let us rejoice in hope—not because everything is perfect, but because we trust that light still breaks through the darkest clouds. Hope is not naive; it’s courageous. It’s the quiet belief that tomorrow holds promise, even when today feels heavy.

Be patient in tribulation. Trials may test our strength, but they also reveal it. Patience isn’t passive, it’s the brave act of enduring with grace, of holding on when letting go seems easier. In the waiting, we grow. And above all, remain constant in prayer. Not just in moments of desperation, but in every breath of life. Prayer is our lifeline, our grounding, our connection to something greater. It reminds us we’re never alone. So today, wherever you are, whatever you’re facing—rejoice, endure, and pray. You are held, you are seen, and you are loved.

Yours faithfully in service,

Lesa D. Young

ICUA Of Ohio 

22nd State President.

God Bless the I.C.U.A of Ohio