6pm Easter Saturday Vigil

The Vigil is probably the oldest feature of the Easter celebrations. From its earliest times, the Church would keep watch through the night and meditate on the mighty works of God. Christians would pray until the earliest hours of the morning when Christ’s resurrection was acclaimed.

The heart of the Vigil is the reading of following key passages from Scripture telling of God’s saving love.

• The Creation – Genesis 1.1 – 2.4a
• The Fall – Genesis 3
• Moses and the burning bush – Exodus 3.1-6
• The Passover – Exodus 12.1-24
• Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus 14
• I will save you from all your afflictions – Isaiah 54.5-15
• The river of life – Ezekiel 47.1-12
• Jerusalem praises God – Zephaniah 3.14-end

All are welcomed to this special service.

Parish of Wokingham St Sebastian’s