If you are looking for fresh ideas for Easter services or events, then here are a few of the Family Worship songs and other resources that are ideal for use at this time of year. Available are free MP3 files, and also backing-tracks (which you are welcome to freely use in services), lyrics, and free sheet music.
Easter songs
Jesus, thank you for the cross
A tender, heartfelt worship song, in language that a child can understand.
mp3 
, realaudio , b/track mp3, sheet music 
See the love of God poured out
Hymn focussing on the centrality of the cross in the Christian life.
Whiter than the snow
Possibly the most popular new song from FW4, focusing on the cross and God's forgiveness.
mp3 , realaudio , sheet music
Healing River (Through the cross)
A prayerful hymn for all generations, focusing on what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
mp3 , realaudio , b/track mp3, sheet music
If we were to keep quiet
Based on Jesus' Triumphant entry into Jerusalem - an ideal song for Palm Sunday.
mp3 , realaudio , sheet music
Come and sing
Up-tempo song of celebration, giving thanks for the cross.
mp3 , realaudio , sheet music
Easter drama
Drama can add a great deal to an Easter service or event.
Here are two royalty-free scripts that you might like to try:
Other resources
Alternative arrangements
Download mp3 files of new arrangements of 'Jesus, thank you for the cross' (3.8mb) and 'Whiter than the snow' (3.5mb).
Easter study
Check out this great idea on christiancrafters.com for an Easter study on the Cross, incorporating our song 'Jesus, thank you for the cross'.
Easter music
Check our Kevin Mayhew Ltd's Easter Source collection for an excellent range of Easter songs and hymns.
Hymns
I love the traditional Easter hymns, and two of my favourites are:
- Christ the Lord is risen today - play MIDI file
- Low in the grave he lay - play MIDI file
Check out the full list of Easter hymns at the CyberHymnal site
Feedback
If you've used any of these resources, or if you know of any others, do let us know in the forum.