Reformation Day Divine Service – October 31, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” LW 298, TLH 262
Readings:  Is 55:1-11, Rev 14:6-7, Mt 11:12-15
Hymn “Salvation Unto Us Has Come” LW 355, TLH 377
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “If God Had Not Been on Our Side” TLH 267
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288

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

Service Bulletin:  Reformation-Day-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-31-2022.pdf
Picture:  In 2016 TASCHEN produced a hard copy two volume reprint of the 1534 Luther Bible for a little more than $100.  “Based on a precious copy of the original and printed in color, it reveals the multilayered splendor of this publication, showcasing the meticulous script, elaborate initials, and exquisite color woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach.  In an accompanying booklet, Stephan Füssel, director of the Institute for Book Sciences at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, adds his expertise to the publication with detailed descriptions of the illustrations, as well as an introduction exploring Luther’s life and the seismic significance of his bible.”

Trinity Twenty Divine Service – October 30, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Jerusalem the Golden” LW 309, TLH 613
Readings:  Isaiah 55:1-9, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14
Hymn “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305
Sermon
Communion Hymns: Hymn “Jesus, Oh, How Could It Be True” LW 393
Hymn “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” TLH 546
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288

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

Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Twenty-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-30-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 28 – Jacob’s Ladder, p. 51.  Biblia, das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift Deudsch Mart. Luth… Wittemberg: Hans Lufft, MDXXXIIII.

Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles Divine Service – October 28, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Christ Is Our Cornerstone” LW 290, TLH 465
Readings:  Dt 32:1-4, 1Pt 1:3-9, Jn 15:17-21
Hymn “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477, TLH 288

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

Service Bulletin:  Sts.-Simon-and-Jude-October-28-NKJV-2019.pdf

Catechesis on Trinity Twenty (Matthew 22:1-14) 2020

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.

In this video from October 21, 2020, we learned stanza 6 “Sun of My Soul, O Savior Dear” (Lutheran Worship, #488, The Lutheran Hymnal #551), , the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer and meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism and 2 Thessalonians 2:13b-14.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching on the marriage feast (St. Matthew 22:1-14), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity.

The service concludes with “Recite Word by Word” (pdf link below).  [Length: 1 hour]

Bulletins:  Catechesis-Trinity-20-10-21-2020-On-Line.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Recite Word by Word

 

Trinity Nineteen Divine Service – October 23, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Now Let Us Come Before Him” LW 184, TLH 122
Readings:  Genesis 28:10-17, Ephesians 4:22-28, Matthew 9:1-8
Hymn “I Will Sing My Maker’s Praises” LW 439, TLH 25
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “We All Believe in One True God, Maker” LW 213, TLH 251-2nd tune
“Oh, Bless the Lord, My Soul” LW 457, TLH 27
Hymn “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402, TLH 442

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

Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Nineteen-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-23-2022.pdf


Picture: The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 22 – Sacrifice of Isaac. Page 41. Biblia, das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift Deudsch Mart. Luth… Wittemberg: Hans Lufft, MDXXXIIII.

Catechesis on Trinity 19 (St. Matthew 9:1-8) 2021

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’ healing of the paralytic (St. Matthew 9:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #387, stanza 2 of “Praise and Thanks and Adoration,” Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 3rd Article and meaning, and John 10:22-23.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-19-10-6-2021-On-Line.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf

 

Catechesis on Trinity 19 on October 19, 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 Jesus’ healing of the paralytic (St. Matthew 9:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #402 (TLH 442), stanza 5, “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us,” Small Catechism, introduction to the Lord’s Prayer and meaning, and John 10:22-23.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-19-10-19-2022-online.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf

 

St. Luke Evangelist Divine Service – October 18, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Send Now, O Lord, to Every Place” LW 316, TLH 506
Readings:  Isaiah 35:5-8, 2 Tim 4:5-15, Lk 10:1-9
Hymn “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402, TLH 442
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  St.-Luke-October-18-Divine-Service.pdf

 

Trinity Eighteen Divine Service – October 16, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Sun of My Soul, O Savior Dear” LW 488, TLH 551
Readings:  Deut 10:12-21, 1 Cor 1:1-9, Matthew 22:34-46
Hymn “You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Praise and Thanks and Adoration” LW 387
Hymn “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402, TLH 442
“How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332, TLH 285

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

Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Eighteen-Divine-Service-for-Online-10-16-2022.pdf


Picture: The Luther Bible 1534:   Genesis 19 – Sodom and Gomorrah, p. 37.  Biblia, das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift Deudsch Mart. Luth… Wittemberg: Hans Lufft, MDXXXIIII.

Catechesis on Trinity 18 (St. Matthew 22:34-46) 2021

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 Love of God and Neighbor” (St. Matthew 22:34-46), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Eighteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #387, stanza 1 of “Praise and Thanks and Adoration,” Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and 1 John 4:8 19.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-18-9-29-2021-On-Line.pdf
Recite Word by Word:  Recite-Word-by-Word.pdf