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Catechesis on Trinity One (St. Luke 16:19-31) 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 story of the beggar Lazarus and the rich man (St. Luke 16:9-31), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday after Trinity.

In this video from June 15, 2022, we learned Lutheran Worship #157, stanza 3-4 of ““Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire,” Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Workers of All Kinds:  Eph 6:5-8;  To Employers and Supervisors:  Eph 6:9, To Youth: 1 Peter 5:5-6; To Widows:  1 Tim 5:5-6; To Everyone:  Rom 13:9, 1 Tim 2:1, and Galatians 3:7

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis” (pdf link below).

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-1-6-15-2022-online.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf

Catechesis Trinity One – June 7, 2023

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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 story of the beggar Lazarus and the rich man (St. Luke 16:9-31), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “From God Shall Naught Divide Me” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #39), Small Catechism, Daily Prayers:  Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks, and Galatians 3:7

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-One-6-7-2023.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  Trinity-One-Insert-06-11-2023.pdf
Recite Word by Word:   Recite-Word-by-Word

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Holy Trinity Divine Service – June 4, 2023

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Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Come Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” LW 157
Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15
Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Glory Be to God the Father” LW 173, TLH 244
“Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” LW 243
“Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250
“Triune God, Oh, Be Our Stay” LW 170, TLH 247
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin:  The-Holy-Trinity-Divine-Service-for-Online-6-4-2023.pdf


Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Isaiah 1 –Isaiah’s Vision – Isaiah 1, #0013

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Catechesis on Trinity Sunday (St. John 3:1-17) 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 night meeting of Nicodemas with Jesus (St. John 3:1-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday.

In this video from June 8, 2022, we learned Lutheran Worship #157, stanza 2 of “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire.”

Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Workers of All Kinds:  Eph 6:5-8;  To Employers and Supervisors:  Eph 6:9, and St. John 3:5-6

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis” (pdf link below).

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-1-6-15-2022-online.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf

Ember Wednesday in Pentecost – May 31, 2023

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Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship
Pre-Service Hymn: “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH 454
Office Hymn “Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ” LW 432
Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68
Readings:  Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52
Catechism:  Lord’s Prayer
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Pentecost-Ember-Days-Psalms-On-Line-2023.pdf
Insert for Readings:  Ember-Wednesday-Insert-5-31-2023.pdf

Pentecost Tuesday Divine Service – May 30, 2023

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)
Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10
Hymn “Do Not Despair, O Little Flock” LW 300, TLH 263
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Pentecost-Tuesday-Insert-5-30-2023.pdf

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Divine Service Pentecost – May 28, 2023

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235
Readings:  Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-13, St. John 14:23-31
Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
“Holy Spirit, Light Divine” LW 166, TLH 234
“Songs of Praise the Angels Sang” LW 447, TLH 35
“O Day Full of Grace” LW 163
Closing Hymn “Forth in the Peace of Christ” LW 459

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Pentecost-Divine-Service-for-Online-5-28-2023.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 2 Kings 25 – Fall of Judah, #538

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Divine Service Pentecost Eve – May 27, 2021

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” LW 167, TLH 236
Readings:  Joel 3:1-5. Romans 8:12-17, St. John 14:15-21
Sermon
Hymn “Come Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” LW 157

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Pentecost-Eve-Insert-5-27-2023.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Psalm 1 – The Psalter, #712

 

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Catechesis on Pentecost (St. John 14:23-31) 2021

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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 how the Holy Spirit teaches from the Word all things about Jesus” (St. John 14:23-31), which is the Holy Gospel for Pentecost.

In this video from May 19, 2021, we learned hymn #154, stanza 1 of “Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord,” Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Parents:  Eph 6:4  To Children:  Eph 6:1-3, and St. John 14:23.

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis.”

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Pentecost-5-19-2021.pdf

 

Divine Service Exaudi – May 21, 2023

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor” LW #281
Readings:  Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Peter 4:7-11, St. John 15:26-16:4
Hymn of the Day: “Had God Not Come, May Israel Say” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #36)
Sermon
Communion Hymns: Hymn “We Thank Thee Dearest Jesus” TLH 223
“How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” LW #279, TLH #364
“When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW #428, TLH 522
Closing Hymn “Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove” LW 161

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Exaudi-Divine-Service-for-Online-5-21-2023.pdf

Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: 2 Kings 17 – Assyrian Exile, #526

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