The use of the Bible by ChristiansThe holy book in Christianity is the Bible. It is used both in public worship and in the Bible even just to worship personal devotions. The Bible is used in public worship in numerous ways. In a number of Nonconformist churches the Bible is brought into the church and placed on the lectern in front of the church to indicate that the service will begin. Often the congregation rises from their seats as a sign of respect when the Bible is brought. Likewise in Greek Orthodox churches respect is shown by carrying the Book of the Gospels in procession before the Bible reading is actually given. When reading the Gospels from the Bible in the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches, the congregation will stand in reverence. Again in many nonconformist churches the Bible is used as a call to worship, the minister of the church will read a verse or two that has something to say. speaking of God's goodness and faithfulness. Sometimes the biblical verse is also read at the end of a service as a closing prayer. Even in non-conformist churches it is common for a passage from the Bible to be read as an introduction to Communion. Often these verses are Mark 14:22-26 Jesus took the bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples saying "take, this is my body", then took the cup, gave thanks and gave it to them to drink , "this is my blood," he said. Another familiar verse to read before Communion is Corinthians 11:23-29. Short passages from the Bible are also read during worship by the minister or person leading the service, although sometimes by a member of the congregation. By tradition during each service there is normally a reading from both the Old and New Testaments. A large number of churches use a lectionary, this is a set of readings that assign particular passages to each Sunday of the year.