Easter Liturgy
As
we prepare to enter into this time of worship on Easter Sunday, we joyfully
proclaim the resurrection of our Savior. Just as the man in the white robe who
encountered the women at the tomb, let us become emboldened to share this Good
News with all those whom we meet on our journey. The void now occupying the tomb has filled the
void in our relationship with the Father, turning darkness into light, night
into day, and most importantly – death into life. The righteous blood poured
out for the whole world on Calvary has perfectly atoned for our transgressions
so that we may have everlasting life and become conformed to His most holy
image. Let the brilliant splendor of this glorious mystery draw us ever nearer
to the God who sent His only son to perish in our place. The tomb has been
rolled away - all those living in darkness have now seen a great light.1
Alleluia! Alleluia!
1. Isaiah 9:2
Easter Liturgy Alternate
As
we prepare to enter into this time of worship on Easter Sunday, let us give
thanks and praise to our God for the gift of His only son, our Savior and our
Holy Redeemer. By pouring out His blood for us on Calvary, He filled us with the
hope of everlasting life, if only we would believe in Him. In descending into
Hell, Christ ensured that we are not consigned to that awful fate – but one
much greater. Upon rising on the third day, He rebuilt the Temple and fulfilled
that which was prophesied long ago. Now, let us share this Good News with all
that we meet on our journey. We must declare His glory among the nations and
His marvelous works among all the people.1
For it is His marvelous works and not our own which reconcile us
to a right relationship with the Father and conform us to become justified in
His sight. For this, we offer a never-ending hymn of praise.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
1. Psalm 96:3
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