Although we were unable to hold our Easter Day service Nigel Hardwick has updated the Easter (Paschal) Candle and reinstalled it in the Wesley Centre.

The symbols on the candle are the cross, in which incense pins, representing the five bleeding wound of Christ, are inserted. The Alpha and Omega symbolise that God is the beginning and end of all things and the year 2020 that God is present at all times. The lamb and banner represent Christ and his sacrifice. The banner, with the cross, is his symbol of victory over sin and death. The halo around the lamb’s head refers to the divine character of the scene.

The Agnus Dei - (From John 1:29 – ‘The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’)

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

With best wishes for a happy, if confined, Easter.