(Grounded in Acts 10:37–43; Psalm 118; 1 Corinthians 5:6–8 / Colossians 3:1–4; John 20:1–9; Luke 24:13–35
- The Gospel Proclaimed (Acts 10:37–43)
Hear now the Word, plain and powerful,
Not robed in ritual alone, but clothed in truth:
Jesus of Nazareth—crucified, yet risen—
Ordained by God, witnessed by faithful eyes.
Not hidden in mystery beyond reach,
But declared for all who will believe:
That through His Name, sins are forgiven,
And grace is given without price.
O Church, arise! Proclaim it boldly—
Not as tale, but as living certainty:
Christ is risen, and reigns as Lord of all.
- The Congregation’s Song (Psalm 118)
This is the day the Lord has made…
Let the gathered saints lift voice as one,
Not in faint whisper, but in joyful strength.
For the Lord has done a marvellous thing—
He has turned mourning into morning.
The rejected stone stands firm and sure,
Foundation of a living faith.
No human hand could shape such grace,
No earthly power could raise such hope.
Therefore, let the people rejoice—
Not in passing things, but in God’s sure work:
This is the day—let us be glad!
III. The Call to Holy Living (1 Corinthians 5 / Colossians 3)
Cast off, O believer, the old ways of sin,
As one removes worn garments of shame.
For in Christ, a new life dawns—
Not half-formed, but wholly transformed.
Cleanse the heart of hidden leaven,
Walk in sincerity and truth.
Set thy mind on things above,
Where Christ reigns in righteousness.
This is no idle creed we hold—
But a call to disciplined grace:
To live upright, just, and pure,
Until He is revealed in glory.
- The Witness of the Empty Tomb (John 20:1–9)
No spectacle, no trumpet’s sound—
Only a quiet absence that speaks aloud.
The stone rolled back, the grave laid bare,
Death undone without display.
They came, they saw, they pondered deep—
Faith rising not in haste, but in truth.
For God works not in confusion’s noise,
But in order, purpose, and divine clarity.
O Church, believe—not in haste or fear,
But in the steady light of revealed grace:
The Lord is risen indeed.
- The Walk of Faith (Luke 24:13–35)
Along life’s road, where doubts reside,
And burdens weigh on weary hearts,
The Risen Christ draws near unseen,
To teach, to guide, to rekindle hope.
Through Scripture opened, minds renewed;
Through fellowship shared, eyes awakened.
Not by sight alone, but faith refined—
A faith both thoughtful and aflame.
So let us walk, not as those without light,
But as pilgrims shaped by Word and Spirit,
Knowing Christ abides with us still.
Final Charge and Blessing
Go forth, O people of God,
In the strength of the risen Christ.
Let your faith be firm, your lives be holy,
Your witness clear, your love sincere.
Stand upon the truth once delivered,
Proclaim it in word and deed—
Till every heart may come to know:
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The love of God,
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Be with you all, now and forever. Amen.
Story: Col Augustine Ansu Rtd
