Good evening, Trinity Family & Friends,

The church gathers on this night made holy by the light of Christ’s resurrection. The people of God assemble around the new fire and the light of the paschal candle to hear the ancient Easter proclamation. The biblical stories that lead to the font are proclaimed. Baptism and/or baptismal renewal in the death and resurrection of Christ is celebrated. Then all gather at the Lord’s table where he reveals his risen presence in the breaking of bread.

Welcome as we gather to claim and proclaim the resurrection.

About the Easter Vigil

GATHERING—The Greeting

The first part of the service continues the darkness, which spread over

the world on Good Friday. At the conclusion of the greeting, the Church

is thrown into total darkness as a reminder of our sin.

Part ONE—The Service of Light

The first part of the service centers on the Light of the Risen Son,

conquering the dark night of sin and death. We see here a picture of

Christ’s

“pasch,” his “passage from death to life.” Nails and incense

grains placed in the candle remind us of the sacrifice of his life and

his continued prayers on our behalf. The Light of Christ is then shared

with all, followed with the singing of the Exsultet—the Easter

proclamation.

Part TWO—The Service of Vigil Readings

Key events from creation to redemption are read, reminding us of

the place we have in God’s salvation story.

Part THREE—The Service of Baptism

The third part focuses on the mystery of baptism, by which the Light

of Christ was first given to us. In Holy Baptism we were buried with

Christ into His death and raised again to new life. As the Holy Spirit

came to Mary to conceive Jesus, so it comes through the font to bring

new life to the Church. The candle is dipped into the water to

symbolize the resurrection power of baptism. Water is flung to the

North, South, East and West as a sign of the Good News for all peoples.

Part FOUR—The Holy Eucharist

The Easter Vigil comes quite naturally to its climax with the Holy

Eucharist —the joyful celebration of the children of God at the table

of their Risen Lord. Thus we see the beauty of the two Sacraments—

baptism and communion—given to the family of God, signs of His

continuing love and blessing.

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Hymns:

Baptismal Hymn: “We Know That Christ Was Raised” ELW #449

Text: John B. Geyer, b. 1932

Text © John B. Geyer

Entrance Hymn: “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” ELW #367

Text: Paul Z. Strodach, 1876-1947, alt.

Text © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

Hymn of the Day: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” ELW #365

Text: Latin carol, 14th cent., sts. 1-3; tr. J. Walsh, Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.;

Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, st. 4

Anthem: “The Day for Rejoicing” McCartha Choir

Anthem: “Christ Is with Me” Coleman Choir

Sending Hymn: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!” ELW #385

Text: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955, alt.

Text © 1952, ren. 1986 Hymns Ancient & Modern, admin. Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Readings:

Liturgy reprinted from “Evangelical Lutheran Worship”, copyright 2007

Augsburg Fortress, used by permission of license #14280-Lit;

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