Divine Service Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Palm Sunday Procession (Matthew 21:1-9)
Hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” LW 102, TLH 160
Readings:  Zechariah 9:9-10, Philippians 2:5-11, St. Matthew 26:1-27:66
Hymn of the Day: “Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #25, LW 208, TLH 146)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” LW 106, TLH 161
“Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” LW 105, TLH 162
“Grant, Lord Jesus, that My Healing” LW 95
“The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168

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

Service Bulletin:  Palmarum-Divine-Service-for-Online-4-2-2023.pdf


Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Kings 10 – The Throne of Solomon, #472

Catechesis Palmarum/Lent Six Sunday (St. Matthew 26:1-27:66) 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 Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Matthew 26:1-27:66), which is the Holy Gospel for Palmarum (Lent 6) Sunday.

The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn #95, stanza 1-2 of “Grant, Lord Jesus, that My Healing,” Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 10-16, and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Palmarum-4-6-2022-online.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf

Divine Service Judica – March 26, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died” LW 118, TLH 178
Readings:  Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 9:11-15, St. John 8:46-59
Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” LW 362, TLH 371
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
“Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508, TLH 345
“For Jerusalem You’re Weeping” LW 390

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Judica-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-26-2023.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 18:10-11 – Saul Tries to Kill David with Spear, #394

Vespers on The Annunciation of Our Lord, March 25, 2023

Order of Vespers, p.224  Lutheran Worship
Hymn: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151)
Readings:  Isaiah 7:10-14, Galations 4:4-7, St. Luke 1:26-38
Hymn “All Glory Be to God on High”  LW 215, TLH 237
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  The-Annunciation-of-Our-Lord-1-year-Propers-Mar-25-ASBH-Online.pdf
Psalms:  Annunciation-Psalms-Full-Page-3-25-2023.pdf

Catechesis for Judica/Lent Five – March 22, 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 “Children of the Devil” (St. John 8:42-59), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.  The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 1-9, and John 8:42.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Judica-3-22-2023.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Judica-Insert-3-26-2023.pdf

Divine Service on Laetare Sunday, March 19, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203, TLH 9
Readings:  Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15
Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316
“Oh, Love, How Deep” LW 275
“Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312

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

Service Bulletin:  Laetare-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-19-2023.pdf


Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 16 – Samuel Anoints David, #388

Divine Service Oculi – Mar. 12, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204, TLH 344
Readings:  2 Samuel 22:1-7, Ephesians 5:1-9, St. Luke 11:14-28
Hymn of the Day: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #22, LW 298, TLH 262)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” LW 242, TLH 315
“Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  LW 270, TLH 347
“Lord of Our Life” LW 301, TLH 258

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Oculi-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-12-2023.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 9-10 – Samuel Anoints Saul, #378

Funeral Service for Victor Turner – March 10, 2023

Hymns:
“When I Suffer Pains and Losses”  LW #423
“The Will of God Is Always Best” LW #425
“What God Ordains Is Always Good” LW #422
Canticle  p.152-153 “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace”
“I Know that My Redeemer Lives” LW 264, TLH 200

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

Bulletin: Victor-Turner-March-10-2023-online.pdf

Catechesis Oculi/Lent Three – March 8, 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 casting out of the demon from the mute man and the various responses (Luke 11:14-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Oculi (Lent 3) Sunday.   The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #22, LW 298, TLH 262), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, 4-5, and Hebrews 10:26.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Oculi-3-8-2023.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Oculi-Insert-3-12-2023b.pdf

Divine Service Reminiscere – March 5, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust”  LW 406, TLH 524
Readings:  Isaiah 40:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, St. Matthew 15:21-28
Hymn of the Day: “O Faithful God, We Worship Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #21, TLH 321)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241
“From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329
“When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW 428, TLH 522

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Reminiscere-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-12-2023.pdf
Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 5-6 Dagon’s Temple, #372