HC, We have a suggested Psalm reading in our bulletin for preparation for worship, but since there has been talking during this time <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/chatter.gif" alt="" />, our pastor has begun to go to the pulpit and read the Psalm to us and then he tells us to prepare our hearts for worship by a time of silent prayer. He breaks the silence after a few minutes with the call to worship. We still have several families who always come in late so it isn't a perfect solution. Our announcements are after the benediction. We also have a box in the back of the church for offerings, which we give as we go in, so we do not have to pass a collection plate.
