Divine Service on the Holy Innocents, December 28, 2021

Hymn “Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band” LW 188, TLH 273
Readings:  Jeremiah 31:15-17 or Exodus 1:8-22, Revelation 14:1-5, St. Matthew 2:13-18
Sermon
Hymn of the Day:  “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” LW 36, TLH 98

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

Service Bulletin:  The-Holy-Innocents-December-28-NKJV.pdf

 

Divine Service on St. John, Apostle, December 27, 2021

Divine Service on St. John, Apostle, December 27, 2021 at 10:30 AM   Link to Live Stream

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Word Supreme, Before Creation” TLH 271
Readings:  Hosea 11:1-4, 1 John 1:1-10, John 21:20-24
Sermon
Hymn of the Day:  “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” LW 36, TLH 98

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

Service Bulletin:  St-John-2007-December-27-NKJV.pdf

 

The First Sunday after Christmas, December 26, 2021

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Choir:  “Hymn of Praise”
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-5, Galatians 4:1-7, St. Luke 2:22-40
Hymn “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” LW 185, TLH 137
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” LW 36, TLH 98
“Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising” LW 48, TLH 90
“To God the Anthem Raising” TLH 112
“Let All Together Praise Our God” LW 44
Closing Hymn “In His Temple Now Behold Him” LW 186, TLH 139

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

Service Bulletin:  Christmas-One-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-26-2021.pdf

Picture: Initial Letter N from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. The Initial Letter N,  could be deer eating grapes. 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 dia@emory.edu.  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

 

Divine Service on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51, TLH 76
Service Begins with Introit
Readings: Exodus 40:17-21, 34-38, Hebrews 1:1-12 or Titus 3:4-7, St. John 1:1-18
Hymn “We Praise, O Christ, Your Holy Name” LW 35, TLH 95
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” LW 49, TLH 94
“Of The Father’s Love Begotten” LW 36, TLH 98
“It came upon the Midnight Clear” LW 62
Closing Hymn: “Now Sing We, No Rejoice” LW 47, TLH 92

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

Service Bulletin:  Christmas-Day-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-25-2021.pdf

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Picture: One Like a Son of Man from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. John’s vision of the one like the son of man among the seven golden lampstands. John is pictured bowing at his feet. 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 dia@emory.edu.  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

Divine Service Christ’s Mass Eve December 24, 2021

Service of Light, LW p.250-255  Lutheran Worship
Psalm 96 (LW p.338) and Isaiah 9:2-7
Hymn “Joy to the World” LW 53, TLH 87
Divine Service begins with Introit, then Kyrie p.137
Readings:  Titus 2:11-14, St. Luke 2:1-20
Hymn “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” LW 37 TLH 85
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Once Again My Heart Rejoices” LW 39
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
“Lo, How a Rose is Growing” LW 67
Choir  “Gentle Mary Laid her Child”
 
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Christmas-Eve-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-24-2021.pdf

Divine Service on St. Thomas, December 21, 2021

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-11
Hymn of the Day: “Comfort, Comfort,” Says the Voice” LW 21
Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  St-Thomas-1-year-December-21-NKJV.pdf

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 dia@emory.edu.  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

 

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 dia@emory.edu.  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

 

Divine Service for Advent Two on December 5, 2021

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Readings: Malachi 4:1-6, Romans 15:4-13, St. Luke 21:25-36
Hymn of the Day: “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide” LW 32
Sermon
“Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending” HS98 #802 (different tune LW #15)
“Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
“Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates” LW 24, TLH 73 third tune
“The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” LW 462, TLH 611

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

Service Bulletin:  Advent-Two-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-5-2021.pdf

Picture: The Apostle Matthew from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. An initial letter D with Saint Matthew writing his gospel with his attribute, an angel. 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 dia@emory.edu.  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

 

 

Divine Service for Advent One on November 28, 2021

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Service Begins with Introit
Litany, p. 279-283
Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Romans 13:8-14, St. Matthew 21:1-9
Hymn “Savior of the Nations, Come” LW 13, TLH 95
Sermon
Hymn “The Advent of Our God” LW 12, TLH 68
“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-11-28-2021.pdf

Picture: The Apostle John from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament.  The apostle John, receiving inspiration from above writes one of his works, 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 dia@emory.edu.  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.