Catechesis for Trinity 18 – October 4, 2023

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 Love of God and Neighbor” (St. Matthew 22:34-46), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Eighteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Thee Lord, Our God, We Praise”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #56), Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and 1 John 4:8 19.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-18-10-4-2023-On-line.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
Insert for Hymn: Trinity-Eighteen-Insert-10-08-2023-ASBH.pdf

Divine Service Trinity Seventeen – October 1, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204, TLH 344
Readings:  1 Samuel 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11
Hymn of the Day: “In Thee, Lord, have I Put My Trust” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #55, TLH 254)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “I Know My Faith Is Founded” LW 354, TLH 381
“My Faith Looks Trustingly” LW 378, TLH 394
“O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313
Hymn “Seek Where You May to Find a Way” LW 358, TLH 383

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Seventeen-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-1-2023.pdf

 

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Haggai 1 – The Prophet Haggai, #337

Divine Service on St. Michael and All Angels – September 29, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright” LW 190, TLH 255
Readings:  Daniel 12:1-3, Revelation 12:7-12, Matthew 18:1-11
Hymn “Lord God, We All to Thee Give Praise” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #101)
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: September-29-St-Michael-and-All-Angels-Insert-2023.pdf

Catechesis for Trinity 17 – September 27, 2023

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 true worship of God (St. Luke 14:1-11), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include “In Thee, Lord, have I Put My Trust” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #55, TLH 254), Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and Proverbs 25:14 and Ephesians 4:1.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-17-9-27-2023-On-line.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Trinity-Seventeen-Insert-10-01-2023-ASBH.pdf

Trinity Sixteen Divine Service – September 24, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “What God Ordains Is Always Good” LW 422, TLH 521
Readings:  Deut. 32:39-40, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17
Hymn of the Day: “Now Lay We Calmly in the Grave” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #54)
Sermon
Communion Hymns:
Hymn “Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” LW 362, TLH 371
Hymn “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402, TLH 442
“In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” LW 185, TLH 137
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Sixteen-Divine-Service-for-Online-9-24-2023.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Zephaniah 1 – The Prophet Zephania, #332

St. Matthew, Apostle Divine Service – September 21, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “By All Your Saints in Warfare” LW 194, st. 18
Readings:  Proverbs 3:1-6, Ephesians 4:7-16, Matthew 9:9-13
Hymn of the Day: “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53)
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  September-21-St-Matthew-Apostle-and-Evangelist-Insert-2023.pdf

Catechesis for Trinity Sixteen – September 20, 2023

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.

This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “The Raising of Widow’s Son from Nain” (St. Luke 7:11-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Sixteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Now Lay We Calmly in the Grave” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #54), Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and Ephesians 2:4-5.

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

Bulletins:  Catechesis-Trinity-16-9-20-2023-On-line.pdf
Prayers:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
Insert for Hymn: Trinity-Sixteen-Insert-09-24-2023-ASBH.pdf

Matins on Ember Wednesday in September (9/20/23)

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship
Pre-Service Hymn “Now I Have Found the Firm Foundation” LW 360, TLH 385
Office Hymn “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53)
Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68
Readings:  Amos 9:13-15, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Mark 9:16-28
Catechism;  Lord’s Prayer
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ember-Wednesday-in-September-Insert-9-20-2023.pdf
Psalms: 2023-Psalms-for-Ember-Days-in-September.pdf

Divine Service Trinity Fifteen – September 17, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Open now Thy Gates of Beauty” LW 198, TLH 1
Readings:  Deut. 6:4-7, Galatians 5:25-6:10, Matthew 6:24-34
Hymn of the Day: “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319
“Love in Christ Is Strong and Living” LW 376
“I Leave All Things to God’s Direction” LW 429, TLH 529
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Fifteen-Divine-Service-for-Online-9-17-2023.pdf


Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Habakkuk 1 – The Prophet Habakkuk, #327

Catechesis for Trinity 15 September 13, 2023

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 “Do Not Worry” (St. Matthew 6:24-34), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fifteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53), Small Catechism, First Article of the Apostles’ Creed and meaning, and St. Matthew 6:33.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-15-9-13-2023-On-Line.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf
Insert for Hymn: Trinity-Fifteen-Insert-09-17-2023-ASBH.pdf