ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, have , mercy upon Thy servant N.N., and guide him according to Thy clemency into the way of everlasting salvation; that by Thy grace he may desire what pleases Thee, and with all power may perform it; 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.81).
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Miriam’s Sunday School Class #69, March 13, 2022
Today’s class examines The Cupbearer and the Baker in Genesis 40:1-23.
Handout 1: Text-for-Chapter-40.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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Divine Service Reminiscere Sunday, March 13, 2022
Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust” LW 406, TLH 524
Readings: Genesis 32:22-32, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, St. Matthew 15:21-28
Hymn “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241
“I Do Not Come Because My Soul” TLH 379
“Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156
“When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW 428, TLH 522
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Reminiscere-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-13-2022.pdf
Picture: Armageddon from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch. The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. Revelation 19- The rider on the white horse achieves the final victory as the beast is cast into a lake of fire. Woodcut 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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#22 For Luther’s Mother Margaret: Seek comfort in Christ
Second, dear Mother, you also know the true center and foundation of your salvation from whom you are to seek comfort in this and all troubles, namely, Jesus Christ, the cornerstone. He will not waver or fail us, nor allow us to sink or perish, for he is the Savior and is called the Savior of all poor sinners, and of all who are caught in tribulation and death, and rely on him, and call on his name.
[Christ] says: “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” If he has overcome the world, surely he has also overcome the sovereign of this world with all his power. But what else is [the devil’s] power but death, by which he has made us subject to himself, [and] held us captives on account of our sin? But now that death and sin are overcome, we may joyfully and cheerfully listen to the sweet words: “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” We certainly are not to doubt that these words are indeed true. More than that, we are commanded to accept this comfort with joy and thanksgiving. Whoever would be unwilling to be comforted by these words would do the greatest injustice and dishonor to the dear Comforter, as if it were not true that he bids us to be of good cheer, or as if it were not true that he has overcome the world. [If we acted thus,] we would only restore within ourselves the tyranny of the vanquished devil, sin, and death, and oppose the dear Savior. From this may God preserve us. (Luther’s Works, v. 50, p.19)
Matins on Ember Friday in Lent on March 11, 2022
Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Pre-Service Hymn “Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156
Office Hymn “We All Believe in One True God, Father” LW 212, TLH 252
Psalmody: Palm 25, 6, 91
Readings: Wed-St. Matthew 12:38-50, Fri-St. John 5:1-15, Sat-St. Matthew 17:1-9
Catechism: Apostles’ Creed
Sermon
Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-2022-Matins-March-9-11-2022-Online.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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Catechesis on Reminiscere/Lent Two (St. Matthew 15:21-28) 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 Canaanite Woman” (St. Matthew 15:21-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Lent Two. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn #508, stanza 2 of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, 4, and Philippians 3:9 or 1 Corinthians 2:14.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Reminiscere-February-28-2021.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2020.pdf
Matins on Ember Wednesday in Lent March 9, 2022
Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Pre-Service Hymn “Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156
Office Hymn “We All Believe in One True God, Father” LW 212, TLH 252
Psalmody: Palm 25, 6, 91
Readings: Wed-St. Matthew 12:38-50, Fri-St. John 5:1-15, Sat-St. Matthew 17:1-9
Catechism: Apostles’ Creed
Sermon
Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-2022-Matins-March-9-11-2022-Online.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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For a Friend. 1
O GOD, Who by the grace of the Holy Ghost hast poured the gifts of love into the hearts of Thy faithful people: Grant unto Thy servant(s), N. N., for whom I implore Thy mercy, health of body and soul; that he (they) may love Thee with all his (their) strength, and with perfect affection fulfill Thy pleasure ; 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.81).
Miriam’s Sunday School Study, Class #68 on March 6, 2022
Today’s class examines Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife in Genesis 39:1-23.
Handout 1: Text-for-Genesis-39.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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Divine Service Invocabit March 6, 2022
Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414, TLH 437
Readings: Genesis 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, St. Matthew 4:1-11
Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” TLH 559
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Onward, Christian Soldiers” LW 518, TLH 658
“Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
“Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156
“How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332, TLH 285
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Invocabit-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-6-2022.pdf
Picture: Seven Bowls from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch. The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. Revelation 16- The seven bowls of God’s wrath are poured out upon the earth as the dragon breathes evil spirits, depicted as frogs. Woodcut 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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