O LORD, let Thy mercy speedily go before us, tor there is neither comforting hope, nor trust in merit, nor helpful assistance to support us; but the guilt and trouble of our life, the consciousness of our sins, or the vengeance on our offences rebukes us in our sins for Thy name’s sake, that when Thou hast done both for Thyself, and hast looked on Thy people with Thy wonted loving kindness, we may give Thee glory for Thy deliverance; through Thy mercy; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. (Oremus, 1925, p.58).
Yearly Archives: 2021
Catechesis on All Saints’ Day (St. Matthew 5:1-12) 2020
On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00.
In this video from October 28, 2020, we learned stanza 1 of “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” (Lutheran Worship, #408, The Lutheran Hymnal #428), the second petition of the Lord’s Prayer and its meaning, and Matthew 5:3. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching on the beatitudes (St. Matthew 5:1-12), which is the Holy Gospel for All Saints’ Day.
The service concludes with “Recite Word by Word. ” (pdf link Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf).
Bulletin: Catechesis-All-Saints-Day-10-28-2020-Gospel.pdf
Catechesis on Reformation Sunday October 27, 2021
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On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains St. John 8:30-36 and Romans 3:19-28.
Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #390, stanza 3 of “For Jerusalem You’re Weeping,” Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, First Petition and meaning, and Romans 3:20-22.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Reformation-Day-10-27-2021-On-Lineb.pdf
Recite Word by Word: Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
In Persecution.
GOD, Who searchest the heart and triest the reins, deliver us from them that persecute us; and grant us, through the expectation of Thy judgment, such firm trust of heart that we may never recompense to our enemies evil for evil; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen (Oremus, 1925, p.57).
Miriam’s Class #51: Genesis 25 October 24, 2021
Today’s class will study “Isaac’s twin sons” (Gen 25:19-28) and “Esau sells Birthright” (Gen 25:29-34).
Handout 1: Text-for-Genesis-25b.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Picture: Pr. Henson went to lead the Divine Service at St. Bartholomew Lutheran Mission (Ft. Myers, FL)
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Divine Service Trinity Twenty-One October 24, 2021
Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “In You Is Gladness” LW 442
Readings: Genesis 1:1-2:3, Ephesians 6:10-17, John 4:46-54
Hymn “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” TLH 350
“Christ Be My Leader” LW 365
“For Jerusalem You’re Weeping” LW 390
“By Grace I’m Saved” LW 351, TLH 373
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twenty-One-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-24-2021.pdf
Picture: Pr. Henson went to lead the Divine Service at St. Bartholomew Lutheran Mission (Ft. Myers, FL)
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#64 In this World, We Struggle and Suffer for the Sake of the Godly
For the devil is lord of the world. I myself could never believe this, that the devil should be the lord and god of the world. But I experienced often enough that this too is an article of faith: He is “prince of the world, god of this age.” However—God be praised—this is not believed by the children of men, and I myself do not fully believe it. For everyone thinks he knows best and hopes that the devil is beyond the ocean and God is tucked in our pocket.
But it is for the sake of the godly who wish to be saved that we must live, preach, write, do, and suffer all. Otherwise, if one contemplates the devil and the false brethren, it seems better not to preach, to write, or to do anything, but only to die early and be buried. For they pervert and revile all things and convert them into objects of offense and damage, just as the devil drives and leads them to do. It is inevitable that we struggle and suffer. We cannot be any better than the dear prophets and apostles who also had the same experience. (Luther’s Works, v.47, p.113-114)
Catechesis on Trinity Twenty-One (St. John 4:46-54) 2019
On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00.
In this video from October 16, 2019, we learned stanza 6 of “In thee, Lord, have I Put My Trust” (The Lutheran Hymnal #524) and the Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “The Nobleman’s Son” (St. John 4:46-54), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Twenty-One.
The service concludes with “Recite Word by Word.” [Length: 1 hour and 1 minutes]
Bulletins: Catechesis-Trinity-21-10-16-2019-Online.pdf
Prayers: Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
This catechesis is recorded in two parts.
The first video is the Learn-by-Heart. [Length: 26 minutes]
The second video is the Catechesis Service. [Length: 35 minutes]
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Catechesis on Trinity Twenty-One October 20, 2021
On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “The Nobleman’s Son” (St. John 4:46-54), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Twenty-One.
Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #390, stanza 2 of “For Jerusalem You’re Weeping,” Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Introduction and meaning, and 2 Corinthians 4:6.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-21-10-20-2021-On-Line.pdf
Recite Word by Word: Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
In Danger.
GRANT, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who in our tribulation are yet of good cheer because of Thy loving kind- ness, may find Thee mighty to save from all dangers; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen (Oremus, 1925, p.57).