Divine Service Christmas Day – December 25, 2022

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Choir sings a choral rendition “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, Titus 2:11-14, St. Luke 2:1-14
Hymn “O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #5)
Choir sings stanza 1-2, then everyone joins in.
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51, TLH 76
“Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising” LW 48, TLH 90
“Joy to the World” LW 53, TLH 87
“Let Our Gladness Have No End” LW 69
Closing Hymn: “Away in a Manger” LW 64
 
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Feast-of-the-Nativity-Cover-12-25-2022.pdf
Insert for Propers:  Feast-of-the-Nativity-Insert-12-25-2022-Final-Isaiah-7.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Numbers 21 — The Snake on the Pole, p.98.

Matins on Christmas Dawn – December 25, 2022

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship
Versicles, Venite
Office Hymn “From East to West” LW 43
Psalm 93, 100, 63, Hymn #9 Benedicite, omnia opera, Psalm 148 (See Insert)
Readings:  Micah 5:2-4, Titus 3:4-7
Sermon
Te Deum, LW p.214
The Prayers
 
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Christmas-Dawn-Matins-Cover-2022-Online.pdf
Psalms for Matins:  Christmas-Dawn-Psalms-2022.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Joshua 1 – The initial letter “N” in the Book of Joshua, p.1.

Divine Service Vigil of the Nativity – December 24, 2022

Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 24 (insert)
Isaiah 9:2-7
Hymn “We Praise, O Christ, Your Holy Name” LW 35, TLH 95
Divine Service begins with Introit, then Kyrie (Lutheran Worship, p.137)
Readings:  Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14
Hymn “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” LW 36, TLH 98
Sermon
Communion Hymns: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” LW 49, TLH 94
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
“From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” LW 37 TLH 85
Closing Hymn: “Silent Night” LW 68, TLH 646

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Vigil-of-the-Nativity-at-7-PM-Cover-12-24-2022.pdf
Insert for Propers:  Vigil-of-the-Nativity-Insert-12-24-2022-Final-Isaiah-9.pdf

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: The Other Books of the Old Testament, p.1.

Catechesis for Christmas Day – December 21, 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 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

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

Divine Service Advent Four – December 18, 2022

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.

Catechesis Advent Four – December 14, 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 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

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.

Advent Three Divine Service – December 11, 2022

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.

Catechesis for Advent Three – December 7, 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 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