This is the liturgy we used for Easter eve. It needs ten candles (perferably of differing designs) and the Johnny Cash video "Hurt" (optional).

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(please repeat)
We have come to remember
We have come to mourn
We have come to celebrate
We have come to remember

(responsive)
Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:13-26)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:27-31)

(play "Hurt" video)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:32-37)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:38-44)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:45-50)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:51-54)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:55-61)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

(read Matthew 27:62-65)

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish one candle)

But tonight we watch
As the light is extinguished
As the tomb is sealed
As darkness seems to overcome the light

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it
(extinguish final candle)

The light is gone from our eyes
In faith we hold the light in our hearts
And await the return of the light

Leader: The light shines in the darkness
Everyone: And the darkness has not overcome it