Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King! Christ, by highest heaven adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring […]

Butterfly

The butterfly is an Easter symbol. It represents the new life that Jesus gives us in his resurrection.

Christ Candle

The Christ Candle is also known as the Easter Candle or the Paschal Candle. It is a special candle that is new every year at Easter.

Water

Water is a symbol of baptism. Baptism is a sacrament – one of the ways that God comes to us in very real ways.

Holy Communion

The Cup and the Plate symbolise Holy Communion – one of the two sacraments in Lutheran worship.

Candles

We use candles to show that it is a time of worship. Candles symbolise Jesus’ words: “I am the light of the world.”

The Bible

The Bible is God’s Word for us. It contains the Good News of what Jesus has done for us.

The Altar

The altar is a sacred place where God gives us his gifts and we give our gifts to God.