Presentation
There are three ways you can present the scripture.
1)You can read each directly from a Bible. Some readers prefer this because of the symbolism of reading directly from a Bible.
2)You can print the scripture in larger type on paper. Some readers prefer this because the larger print allows you to maintain more eye contact with the congregation as you read which can be very effective.
3)You can memorize one of the scriptures (the main one used as the primary basis for the sermon). This is very effective. But hardly anyone ever does it because of the effort required.

Source for Texts
If you choose to print the texts out, it's helpful to have a good source or the words (so you don't have to type the whole thing by hand) Here is a good site: http://bible.oremus.org. Just make sure you select "New Revised Standard Version", rather than "New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition)" which is the choice that appears when you first load the page.

The Response
So you don't forget to say the brief response when you are done, it can help to put "For these sacred words" on a sticky in your Bible or typed out on the last page of scripture.

Being in Position
There is usually a song right before the time for the scripture. Things flow well if you go to the pulpit during the last verse of that song. That way you are in place to begin reading as soon as the song is over.

The Psalm
After reading the first scripture, introduce the Psalm (sometimes it is a Canticle) giving the Psalm number and the page. Then wait for David (or someone) to line out the response and for the congregation to sing it back. Then begin reading the light print. Sometimes David will suggest adding an extra response in a long section of verses. Mention this to the organist (usually Kathy Fox) before the service and include this information when you introduce the Psalm, "We will add an extra response after verse four."

Singing
If you sing at all while you are at the lecturn, it is a good idea to step back from the microphone. Our microphones pick up singing much better than speaking. So you might be surprised at how loud your singing (even soft singing) will come over the speaker system.

The End
When you are finished reading simply sit down.

Communion Sunday
If it is a communion Sunday and you are assisting with communion, there are some notes on that here.