NewStory Church

1 Peter Scripture Readers

Everything you need to prepare for the weekly responsive Scripture reading.

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Home Not Yet, a NewStory Church series and study of First Peter

Quick Overview

Each week during the 1 Peter series, a reader will come forward after the last worship song and lead the church in a responsive reading before the sermon. The goal is simple: help our church stand together, hear God’s Word, and enter the message with Scripture at the center.

Reader Script

Current Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Good morning, church.

Today’s Scripture reading comes from the Word of God found in 1 Peter 1:1-12.

I will read the odd verses, and you will respond by reading the even verses, which will be highlighted for you on the screen.

After the readingThis is the Word of God.

Reader Instructions

Before You Read

Keep the moment simple, warm, and centered on Scripture.

  • Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before service.
  • Check in with the Production Team.
  • Confirm where to get the handheld microphone.
  • Read slowly, clearly, and naturally.
  • Leave space for the congregation to respond.
  • No need to explain the passage.
  • Let Scripture speak for itself.

Weekly Reading Schedule

Choose an Open Week

View the reading schedule, assigned readers, and open service slots. Skim the upcoming weeks, then open a week for reader and service details.

Date Passage Service Reader Status
Week 1 1 Peter 1:1-12 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 2 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 3 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 4 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 5 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 6 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 7 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open
Week 8 TBD 9 AM / 11 AM Open Open

Thank you for helping lead our church in the public reading of Scripture. Your role is not to perform or preach. Simply read God’s Word with clarity, confidence, and reverence.