Divine Service Advent Three – December 15, 2024

Hymn “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” LW 14, TLH 63
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
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:  “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding” LW 18, TLH 60
“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” LW 82, TLH 59
“When All the World Was Cursed” LW 187, TLH 272

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Advent-Three-12-15-2024-Online.pdf

Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:25) John the Baptist’s Head on a platter in Mark 6:15-29

 

Divine Service St. Lucy, Martyr – December 13, 2024

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-2024.pdf

Catechesis for Advent Three – December 11, 2024

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 “Rejoice, All Ye Believers” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #67, HS98 #801, LSB 515), 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-12-11-2024-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:  Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2025-ASBH.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  December-13-St-Lucy-Martyr-Insert-2023.pdf

Divine Service Advent Two – December 8, 2024

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
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “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-Cover-12-8-2024-Online.pdf

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Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (III:54) Signs at the End – Nursing Mothers in the Rocks – Luke 21:5-24

Catechesis for Second Sunday in Advent – December 4, 2024

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 “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #66, LSB 384, LW 36), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Seventh Petition and meaning, and Romans 15:4.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Advent-Two-12-4-2024-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:  Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2025-ASBH.pdf
Insert for Hymn: December-6-St-Nicholas-Bishop-and-Confessor-Insert-2023.pdf

Divine Service Advent One – December 1, 2024

Advent One Divine Service, December 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM     Link to Live Stream
Hymn “The Advent of Our God” LW 12, TLH 68
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Introit (insert), then Kyrie  p.10 (Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted)
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-18, Romans 13:11-14, St. Matthew 21:1-9
Hymn of the Day: “Savior of the Heathen, Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #1, LW 13, TLH 95)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” LW 19
“Hark the Glad Sound” LW 29, TLH 66
Closing Hymn “Prepare the Royal Highway” LW 27

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Advent-One-Cover-12-1-2024-Online.pdf

 

Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (I:65) St. Matthew 21:1-9, Palm Sunday Procession

Vespers St. Andrew – November 30, 2024

Order of Vespers, p. 224  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Creator of the Stars of Night”       (insert)
Psalms:  1, 143
Readings: Ezekiel 3:16-21, Romans 10:8-18, Matt 4:18-22
Office Hymn “Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #109, TLH 270)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: St-Andrew-Vespers-for-Online-11-30-2024.pdf

Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  III:70 John One

Catechesis for Advent One – November 27, 2024

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 Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (St. Matthew 21:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday in Advent.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #109, TLH 470), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Sixth Petition and meaning, and Romans 13:11.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Advent-One-11-27-2024-Final.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:  Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2025-ASBH.pdf
Insert for Hymn: St.-Andrew-Apostle-November-30-ASBH-Final.pdf

Thanksgiving Day Matins – November 28, 2024

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship
Hymn of the Day: “Now Thank We All Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #64, LW 443, TLH 36)
Psalm 100
Hymn #499 “Christ, by Heavenly Hosts Adored”
Psalm 121
Hymn 445 “Praise the Almighty”
Psalm 67
Readings:  Isa 61:10-11, 1 Tim 2:1-18, Lk 17:11-19
Sermon
Hymn “God of Our Fathers”  LW 501
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Thanksgiving-Day-Matins-for-Online-11-28-2024c.pdf

Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  III:41 Ten Lepers

Divine Service Last Sunday – November 24, 2024

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Evening and Morning” LW 419
Readings:  Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thess 5:1-11, Matthew 25:1-13
Hymn of the Day: “The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #65, LW 176, TLH 67)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
+ Prayer: The Close of the Church Year
Hymn………………….    LW #477
Confirmation of Allison Henson p.232
+ Exhortation                                p.239
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying” LW 177, TLH 609
“Rise My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW 302, TLH 446
“Abide with Me” LW 490

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Last-Sunday-Cover-11-24-2024-Online.pdf


Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:76) The Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13