A responsive reading for use on Easter Sunday.

LEADER:
Because of Easter . . .

CONGREGATION:
We no longer have to fear death.

Psalm 136:1–9, 23–26

LEADER:
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.

CONGREGATION:
His love endures forever.

Psalm 148

LEADER:
Praise the Lord.

CONGREGATION:
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.

LEADER:
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.

CONGREGATION:
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.

Líder/Leader 1:
Hermanos y hermanas de Cristo, alabemos su santo nombre con acción de gracias.

Líder/Leader 2:
Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us praise his holy name with thanksgiving.

Let’s read together some of the promises of God that we find throughout Scripture . . .

LEADER:
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

CONGREGATION:
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

CONGREGATION:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;

All Sing:
Our Father everlasting, the all-creating One, God Almighty.
Through your Holy Spirit, conceiving Christ the Son, Jesus our Savior.