Leader: Why have you come here today?
People: We are looking for Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Leader: And why can I see the sadness written on your faces?
People: Because he has been crucified and is now dead and buried.
Leader: But look: the stone has been rolled away, and the tomb is empty!
People: Can it be true? Where is he?
Leader: He is not here! He has risen! He has gone ahead of you and you will find him.
People: Our hearts burn to see our risen Savior.
Leader: Happy Easter Season! Today is the first day of the week.
People: The joy of Easter still sings in our hearts.
Leader: Breathe the breath of new life in your spirits!
People: We open our hearts to all the wondrous work God has for us to do.
Leader: Welcome to worship this glorious day!
People: Let our lives be testimony to God’s redeeming love!
Leader: It happened! Jesus was absolutely right!
People: Christ is risen! It was as he said it would be!
Leader: Darkness is gone! Brightness reigns!
People: God’s love has poured over us, bringing us joy and hope!
Leader: We are free from fear and doubt!
People: We are free to celebrate and dance, and shout the Good News: “Christ is Risen!”
