Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “The Advent of Our God” LW 12, TLH 68
Service Begins with Introit
Litany, p. 279-283
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-18, Romans 13:11-14, St. Matthew 21:1-9
Hymn “Savior of the Heathen, Come” (insert from Augustana #1, LW 13, TLH 95)
Sermon
Hymn “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
“Hark the Glad Sound” LW 29, TLH 66
Hymn “Prepare the Royal Highway” LW 27

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Advent-One-Divine-Service-for-Online-11-27-2022.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Gen 41 — Pharaoh’s Dreams, p.27.

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying” LW 177, TLH 609
Readings:  Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thess 5:1-11, Matthew 25:1-13
Hymn “The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us” LW 176, TLH 67
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Abide With Me” LW 490, TLH 552
“Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
“Rise My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW 302, TLH 446
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Last-Sunday-Divine-Service-for-Online-11-20-2022.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 39 – Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, page 68.

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288
Readings:  Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 3:3-14, Matthew 25:31-46
Hymn “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” LW 462, TLH 611
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Hope of the World” LW 377
“May God Embrace Us with His Grace” LW 288, TLH 500
“Jerusalem, My Happy Home” LW 307, TLH 618

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Second-Last-Sunday-Divine-Service-for-Online-11-13-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 32 – Jacob Wrestles with God, page 59.

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “I Am Trusting You Lord Jesus” LW 408, TLH 428
Readings:  Ex 32:1-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matt 24:15-28
Hymn “When In the Hour of Deepest Need”  LW 428, TLH 522
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LW 337, TLH 264
“When I Suffer Pains and Losses” LW 423
“The Man Is Ever Blessed” LW 388, TLH 414
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Third-Last-Sunday-Divine-Service-for-Online-11-06-2022.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 30 – Jacob works for Laban. Page 55.

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
A Litany of the Saints replaces the Kyrie
Readings:  Deuteronomy 33:1-3, Rev 7:2-17, Mt 5:1-12
Hymn “Behold a Host Arrayed in White” LW 192, TLH 656
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “For All the Saints” LW 191, TLH 463
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288
Magnificat, p.228-230
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  All-Saints-Day-Divine-Service-for-Online-11-1-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: The letter “V” to begin The Third Book of Moses (Das Dritte Buch) or Leviticus.

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” LW 298, TLH 262
Readings:  Is 55:1-11, Rev 14:6-7, Mt 11:12-15
Hymn “Salvation Unto Us Has Come” LW 355, TLH 377
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “If God Had Not Been on Our Side” TLH 267
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Reformation-Day-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-31-2022.pdf
Picture:  In 2016 TASCHEN produced a hard copy two volume reprint of the 1534 Luther Bible for a little more than $100.  “Based on a precious copy of the original and printed in color, it reveals the multilayered splendor of this publication, showcasing the meticulous script, elaborate initials, and exquisite color woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach.  In an accompanying booklet, Stephan Füssel, director of the Institute for Book Sciences at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, adds his expertise to the publication with detailed descriptions of the illustrations, as well as an introduction exploring Luther’s life and the seismic significance of his bible.”

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Jerusalem the Golden” LW 309, TLH 613
Readings:  Isaiah 55:1-9, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14
Hymn “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305
Sermon
Communion Hymns: Hymn “Jesus, Oh, How Could It Be True” LW 393
Hymn “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” TLH 546
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Twenty-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-30-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 28 – Jacob’s Ladder, p. 51.  Biblia, das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift Deudsch Mart. Luth… Wittemberg: Hans Lufft, MDXXXIIII.

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Now Let Us Come Before Him” LW 184, TLH 122
Readings:  Genesis 28:10-17, Ephesians 4:22-28, Matthew 9:1-8
Hymn “I Will Sing My Maker’s Praises” LW 439, TLH 25
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “We All Believe in One True God, Maker” LW 213, TLH 251-2^nd tune
“Oh, Bless the Lord, My Soul” LW 457, TLH 27
Hymn “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402, TLH 442

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Nineteen-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-23-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 22 – Sacrifice of Isaac. Page 41. Biblia, das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift Deudsch Mart. Luth… Wittemberg: Hans Lufft, MDXXXIIII.

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