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Divine Service Vigil of the Nativity – December 24, 2023

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Hymn “From East to West”  LW #43
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings:  Isaiah 9:2-7, 1 John 4:7-16, Luke 2:1-14
Hymn “O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #5, LW #35, TLH 80)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”                          p.18
Prayer of the Church………                    p.19-20
“To Bethlehem Hasten”  (choir)
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” LW 49, TLH 94
“From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” LW 37 TLH 85
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” LW 50
Closing Hymn: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Vigil-of-the-Nativity-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-24-2023.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: The Gospel of St. John, #701

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Divine Service on St. Thorlak, Bishop & Confessor – December 23, 2023

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Hymn of the Day: “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #69, LW #264)
Readings: Hebrews 13:7-17, Matthew 24:42-47
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Thorlak-December-23-ASBH-Final-b.pdf

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Matins on Ember Friday in Advent – December 22, 2023

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Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship
Pre-Service Hymn “We Bid You Welcome in the Name” LW 262, TLH 484
Office Hymn “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist Cry” (ASBH #3)
Psalmody:  Psalm 132, 98
Readings:  Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-47
Catechism:  Confession/Office of the Keys
Sermon

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

Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-20-22-2023-Final.pdf
Psalms: Advent-Ember-Days-Psalms-2023.pdf
Propers: Advent-Ember-Days-Friday-Dec-2022-Final.pdf

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Divine Service for St. Thomas, Apostle – December 21, 2022

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Hymn: “To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #4, LW #223)
Readings: Judges 6:36-40, Ephesians 2:19-22, St. John 20:24-31
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Thomas-1-year-December-21-ASBH-Final.pdf

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Matins on Ember Wednesday in Advent – December 20, 2023

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Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship
Pre-Service Hymn “We Bid You Welcome in the Name” LW 262, TLH 484
Office Hymn “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist Cry” (ASBH #3)
Psalmody:  Psalm 132, 98
Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, St. Luke 1:26-38
Catechism:  Confession/Office of the Keys
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-20-22-2023-Final.pdf
Psalms: Advent-Ember-Days-Psalms-2023.pdf
Propers: Advent-Ember-Days-Wednesday-Dec-2022-Final.pdf

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Advent Three Divine Service – December 17, 2023

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Hymn “Rejoice, All Ye Believers” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #67, HS98 #801)
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Malachi 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-10
Hymn of the Day “The Only Son from Heaven” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #3, LW72)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”     p.18
Prayer of the Church………   p.19-20
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns “O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313
“Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding” LW 18, TLH 60
“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” LW 82, TLH 59
“Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending” LW #15, HS98 #802
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Advent-Three-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-17-2023.pdf


Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: The Gospel of St. Luke, #655

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Catechesis Advent Three – December 13, 2023

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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 John’s Question to Jesus (St. Matthew 11:2-11), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday in Advent.

Learn-by-Heart will include “The Only Son from Heaven” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #3, LSB 402, LW 72), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Seventh Petition and meaning, and Romans 8:3-4.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Advent-Three-12-13-2023-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024.pdf
Insert for Hymn: Advent-Three-Insert-12-17-2023-Final.pdf

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St. Lucy, Martyr Divine Service – December 13, 2023

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings:  Ecclesiasticus 51:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:17-18, 11:1-2; Matthew 13:44-52
Hymn of the Day: “Rejoice, All Ye Believers” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #67, HS98 #801
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: December-13-St-Lucy-Martyr-Insert-2023.pdf

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Advent Two Divine Service – December 10, 2023

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Hymn “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide” LW 32
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Micah 4:1-7, Romans 15:4-13, St. Luke 21:25-36
Hymn of the Day “The Day is Surely Drawing Near” (insert from Augustana #2, LW462s4, TLH 611s7)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”                          p.18
Prayer of the Church………                    p.19-20
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
“Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates” LW 24, TLH 73 third tune
“Come, O Precious Ransom” LW 34
“Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” LW 33, TLH 91

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Advent-Two-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-10-2023.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: The Gospel of St. Mark, #628

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St. Nicholas, Bishop & Confessor Divine Service – December 6, 2023

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St. Nicholas, Bishop & Confessor Divine Service, December 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM     Link to Live Stream

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Hymn of the Day: “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #66, LW 36)
Readings:  Hebrews 7:23-27, Matthew 25:14-23

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: December-6-St-Nicholas-Bishop-and-Confessor-Insert-2023.pdf

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