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Catechesis for Christmas Day – December 21, 2022

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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 the comfort we receive from the Incarnation and Nativity of Our Lord(St. John 1:1-18), which is the Holy Gospel for Christmas Day.

Learn-by-Heart will include “O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #5, TLH 80, LW 35, LSB 382), Small Catechism, Holy Baptism, Part One and Two, and St. John 1:14.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Christmas-Day-12-21-2022-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Feast-of-the-Nativity-Insert-12-25-2022-Final-Isaiah-7.pdf

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

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
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
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-ASBH-Final.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Advent-Four-Insert-12-18-2022-Final.pdf

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Divine Service Advent Four – December 18, 2022

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” LW 14, TLH 63
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-8, Philippians 4:4-7, St. John 1:19-28
Hymn of the Day: “To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #4, LW #223)
Choir sings 1st stanza, then everyone joins in
Sermon
“Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” LW 19, TLH 58
“O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” LW 20, TLH 57
“Comfort, Comfort These My People” LW 28, TLH 61
Hymn: “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” LW 31, TLH 62
 
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Advent-Four-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-18-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Exodus 32 — Golden Calf, p.56.

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Catechesis Advent Four – December 14, 2022

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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 “The Testimony of John” (St. John 1:19-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday in Advent.

Learn-by-Heart will include “To Jordan Came Our Lord, the Christ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #4, LW #223), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Conclusion and meaning, and 1 Peter 3:21.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Advent-Four-12-14-2022-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Advent-Four-Insert-12-18-2022-Final.pdf

 

 

Matins on Ember Wednesday in Advent – December 14, 2022

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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 “The Only Son from Heaven” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #3, LW #72),
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-12-14-16-17-2022-Final.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Advent-Ember-Days-Wednesday-Dec-2022-Final.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Exodus 27 – The Tabernacle, p.53.

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Advent Three Divine Service – December 11, 2022

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
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” (insert from Augustana #3, LW72)
Sermon
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-12-11-2022b.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Exodus 15 — Manna and Quail, p.45.

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Catechesis for Advent Three – December 7, 2022

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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, LW #72), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Sixth/Seventh Petition and meaning, and Romans 8:3-4.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Advent-Three-12-7-2022-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Advent-Three-Insert-12-11-2022-Final.pdf

 

 

Advent Two Divine Service – December 4, 2022

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide” LW 32
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
Communion Hymns “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
“Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates” LW 24, TLH 73 third tune
“Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” LW 33, TLH 91
“Come, O Precious Ransom” LW 34

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Advent-Two-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-4-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Exodus 14 — Moses Crossing the Red Sea, p.44.

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Divine Service St. Andrew, Apostle – November 30, 2022

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Savior of the Heathen, Come” (insert from Augustana #1, LW 13, TLH 95)
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Romans 10:10-18, St. Matthew 4:18-22
Hymn “Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult” TLH 270
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  St.-Andrew-Apostle-November-30-ASBH-Final.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Advent-One-Insert-11-27-2022-Final.pdf

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Catechesis for Advent Two – November 30, 2022

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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 the comfort we receive from the Second Coming of Christ (St. Luke 21:25-36), which is the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Advent.

Learn-by-Heart will include “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #2, LW #462, TLH #611), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Sixth Petition and meaning, and Romans 15:4.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Advent-Two-11-30-2022.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Advent-Two-Insert-11-27-2022-Final.pdf

 

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