WE have sinned, O Lord, we confess, like prodigal sons; we dare not look up to heaven: for it was thence we fell and became wretched; we have sinned against heaven and before Thee, and we are not worthy to be called Thy sons, we denounce ourselves, we need neither accusers nor witnesses, we have iniquity triumphing over us, we have evil conversation condemning us: Merciful Father, Only-Begotten Son, Holy Ghost, receive us penitent, and have mercy upon us. Amen. (Oremus, 1925, p.62).
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Divine Service Advent Four December 19, 2021
The Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 19, 2021 at 10:15 AM Link to Live Stream
Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:4-7, St. John 1:19-28
Hymn of the Day: “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” LW 19, TLH 58
Sermon
“O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” LW 20, TLH 57
“Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305
“Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” LW 31, TLH 62
“Comfort, Comfort These My People” LW 28, TLH 61
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Advent-Four-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-19-2021.pdf
Picture: John Writes Revelation from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch. The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. John writes the book of Revelation with his attribute the eagle nearby. The images from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch, the 1522 German New Testament by Dr. Martin Luther are taken from https://pitts.emory.edu/. These woodcuts were designed by Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), a close friend of Martin Luther. For information on licensing this image, please send an email, including a link to the image, to [email protected]. These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.
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Miriam’s Sunday School Class #59: Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021
Miriam’s Sunday School Study, Class #59: on December 19, 2021 Link to Live Stream
Today’s class examines Laban Pursues Jacob in Genesis 31:22-55.
Handout 1: Text-for-Genesis-30v25-to-31v55.pdf
Handout 2: Text-for-Genesis-32-33b.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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Ember Saturday Vespers in Advent, December 18, 2021
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Order of Vespers, Lutheran Worship p. 224
Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert)
Readings: Isaiah 19:20-22, Isaiah 35:1-7, Isaiah 11:9-11, Isaiah 14:1-8, Daniel 3:47-51, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, St. Luke 3:1-6
Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295
Sermon
Magnificat, LW p.228
The Prayers
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Vespers-12-18-2021.pdf
Psalms 8.5×11: Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf
Psalms bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf
Ember Friday Matins in Advent on December 17, 2021
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Order of Matins, Lutheran Worship p. 208
Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295
Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert)
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-47
Sermon
Benedictus, LW p.217
The Prayers
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-15-17-18-2021.pdf
Psalms 8.5×11: Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf
Psalms bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf
Catechesis for Advent 4 on Dec 15, 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 Testimony of John” (St. John 1:19-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday in Advent.
Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #25, stanza 4 of “O People, Rise and Labor,” Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, 6th and 7th Petition, Conclusion and their meanings, and 1 Peter 3:21.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Advent-Four-12-15-2021.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf
Ember Wednesday Matins in Advent, December 15, 2021
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Order of Matins, Lutheran Worship p. 208
Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295
Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert)
Readings: Isaiah 2:2-5, Isaiah 7:10-15 , St. Luke 1:26-38
Sermon
Benedictus, LW p.217
The Prayers
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-15-17-18-2021.pdf
Psalms 8.5×11: Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf
Psalms bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf
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For Forgiveness 3.
HEAR us when we call, O Lord Jesus Christ, Who art our Righteousness; that as Thou didst for the wicked undergo all miseries, so Thou wouldest on the penitent bestow all mercies; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. (Oremus, 1925, p.61).
Miriam’s Sunday School Class #58 on December 12, 2021
Today’s class examines Jacob’s Flocks Increase (Genesis 30:25-43) and Jacob Leave Laban (Genesis 31).
Handout 1: Text-for-Genesis-30v25-to-31v55.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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Divine Service for Advent Three December 12, 2021
There is no video recording this week, only an audio recording.
Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Choir “A Shoot Shall Come Forth”
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-11
Hymn of the Day: “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Sermon
“Hark! A Thrilling voice Is Sounding” LW 18, TLH 60
“O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313
“Hail to the Lord’s Annointed” LW 82, TLH 59
“Come, O Precious Ransom” LW 34
“The Only Son from Heaven” LW 72
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Advent-Three-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-12-2021.pdf
Picture: St. Luke from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch. The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. Luke writes his gospel with his attribute the bull nearby. The images from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch, the 1522 German New Testament by Dr. Martin Luther are taken from https://pitts.emory.edu/. These woodcuts were designed by Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), a close friend of Martin Luther. For information on licensing this image, please send an email, including a link to the image, to [email protected]. These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.
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