Catechesis for Easter Sunday – April 5, 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 Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Mark 16:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for Easter Sunday.

The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #29, LW 123, TLH 195)

Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 17-20, and Job 19:25-27.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Resurrection-4-5-2023.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Resurrection-Feast-Day-Insert-4-9-2023.pdf

Divine Service Holy Wednesday – April 5, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” LW 114, TLH 175
Readings:  Isaiah 62:11-63:7, Revelation 1:5b-7, St. Luke 22:1-23:43
Hymn “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” LW 116, TLH 153
Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  Holy-Wednesday-Divine-Service-for-Online-4-5-2023.pdf


Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 31 – Saul Takes His Own Life, #412

Tenebrae Wednesday – April 5, 2023

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert)
Psalmody:  Psalm 69, 70, 71
Readings: Lamentations 1:1-14, 15-22, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert)
Sermon
Canticle of Moses (Exodus 15:1-19)
Psalm 147:1-11
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus)
Psalm 51

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

Service Bulletin:  Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-NKJV-Online.pdf

Divine Service Holy Tuesday – April 4, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Hail, O Once Rejected Jesus” LW 284, TLH 367
Readings:  Jeremiah 11:18-20, 1 Timothy 6:12-14, St. Mark 14:1-15:46
Hymn “Upon the Cross Extended”  LW 121, TLH 171
Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  Holy-Tuesday-Divine-Service-for-Online-4-4-2023.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 26 – David Spares Saul’s Life a 2nd Time, #406

Divine Service Holy Monday – April 3, 2023

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed” LW 97
Readings:  Isaiah 50:5-10, 1 Peter 2:21-24, St. John 12:1-43
Hymn “No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet”  HS98 #826
Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  Holy-Monday-Divine-Service-for-Online-4-3-2023.pdf


Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 1 Samuel 21:1-6 – David Takes Consecrated Bread, #398

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