Matins The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession – June 25, 2023

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn: “My Church! My Church! (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90)
Psalmody:  Psalm 119, Pt. VI, 84
Readings:  2 Chronicles 29:12-19, Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  June-25-Augsburg-Confession-Matins-2023.pdf

Vespers on The Nativity of St. John the Baptist – June 24, 2023

Order of Vespers, p. 224 Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn: “Sing Praise to the God of Israel” (HS98 #908)
Psalmody:  Psalm 92, 141
Readings: Malachi 4:4-6, Isaiah 40:1-5, St. Luke 1:57-80
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  June-24-Nativity-of-St-John-the-Baptist-Vespers-2023.pdf

Catechesis for Trinity Three (St. Luke 15:1-10) 2022

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 Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (St. Luke 15:1-10), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after Trinity.

In this video from June 29, 2022, we learned Lutheran Worship #331 (TLH 287), stanza 1-2 of “Here is the Tenfold Sure Command,” Small Catechism, Daily Prayers:  Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks, and St. Luke 15:2.

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis” (pdf link below).

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-Three-6-29-2022-Online.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf

Catechesis for Trinity Three – June 21, 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 Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (St. Luke 15:1-10), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “In Thee Alone, O Christ, My Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #41), Small Catechism, First and Second Commandments and meaning, and St. Luke 15:2.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-3-6-21-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Trinity-Three-Insert-06-25-2023.pdf
Recite Word by Word:   Recite-Word-by-Word

Divine Service Trinity Two – June 18, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “To Your Temple, Lord, I Come” LW #207, TLH 2
Readings:  Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 John 3:13-18, St. Luke 14:16-24
Hymn of the Day: “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40, ELHB #277)
Sermon
Communion Hymns:
“Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306
“Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor” LW 281
“Come Unto Me, Ye Weary” LW 345, TLH 276
“Rise, Crowned with Light” LW 313, TLH 503

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Two-Divine-Service-for-Online-6-18-2023.pdf


Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Ezra 4 – Rebuilding the Temple, #644

Catechesis on Trinity Two (St. Luke 14:15-24) 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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “The Great Banquet” (St. Luke 14:15-24), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Two.

In this video from June 9, 2021, we learned hymn #212, stanza 1 of “We All Believe in One True God, Father,” Small Catechism, First Commandment and meaning,  and 1 Corinthians 11:26.

The service concludes with “Recite Word-by-Word” (pdf link below).

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-Two-6-9-2021.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf

 

Catechesis for Trinity Two – June 14, 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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “The Great Banquet” (St. Luke 14:15-24), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Two.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40), Small Catechism, First Commandment and meaning, and 1 Corinthians 11:26.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-2-6-14-2023-On-Line.pdf
Bulletin Insert: Trinity-Two-Insert-06-18-2023.pdf
Recite Word by Word:   Recite-Word-by-Word

Trinity One Divine Service – June 11, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn: “To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LW 155
Readings:  Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 John 4:16-21, St. Luke 16:19-31
Hymn of the Day: “From God Shall Naught Divide Me” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #39, LW 409, TLH 393)
Sermon
Communion Hymns:
“The God of Abraham Praise” LW 450, TLH 40
“Lord, You I Love with All My Heart” LW 413, TLH 429
“Abide With Us, Our Savior” LW 287, TLH 53
“God Has Spoken by His Prophets” LW 343

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Trinity-One-Divine-Service-for-Online-6-11-2023.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Job 1 – Job’s Friends Visit, #676

St. Barnabas Matins – June 11, 2023

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn “Saints, See the Cloud of Witnesses” HS98 840
Psalmody:  Psalm 67, 62, 148
Readings:  Isaiah 6:1-5, Acts 11:19-30, St. Matthew 10:16-22
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  June-11-St.-Barnabas-Apostle-Matins-2023-On-line.pdf

Catechesis on Trinity One (St. Luke 16:19-31) 2022

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 story of the beggar Lazarus and the rich man (St. Luke 16:9-31), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday after Trinity.

In this video from June 15, 2022, we learned Lutheran Worship #157, stanza 3-4 of ““Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire,” Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Workers of All Kinds:  Eph 6:5-8;  To Employers and Supervisors:  Eph 6:9, To Youth: 1 Peter 5:5-6; To Widows:  1 Tim 5:5-6; To Everyone:  Rom 13:9, 1 Tim 2:1, and Galatians 3:7

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis” (pdf link below).

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-1-6-15-2022-online.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf