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Catechesis for Christmas One on Dec 22, 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 “The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple” (St. Luke 2:22-40), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday after Christmas .

Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #36 (TLH #98), stanza 1-2 of “Of the Father’s Love Begotten,” Small Catechism, Holy Baptism, question #1, and Romans 5:19.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Christmas-One-12-22-2022.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf

Catechesis on Christmas Day (John 1) 2017

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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.

In this video from December 20, 2017, we learned stanza 1 of “Welcome to Earth, O Noble Guest” (Lutheran Worship, #38), and the first question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism.  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.

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis” (pdf link below).  [Length: 1 hour, 6 minutes]

Bulletin: Catechesis Christmas Day – 12-20-2017 NKJV
Responsive Prayer: Responsive Prayer for Catechesis 2017

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Divine Service on St. Thomas, December 21, 2021

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-11
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-NKJV.pdf

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Divine Service Advent Four December 19, 2021

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The Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 19, 2021 at 10:15 AM   Link to Live Stream

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:4-7, St. John 1:19-28
Hymn of the Day: “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” LW 19, TLH 58
Sermon
“O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” LW 20, TLH 57
“Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305
“Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” LW 31, TLH 62
“Comfort, Comfort These My People” LW 28, TLH 61

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

Service Bulletin:  Advent-Four-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-19-2021.pdf

Picture: John Writes Revelation from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. John writes the book of Revelation with his attribute the eagle nearby. The images from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch, the 1522 German New Testament by Dr. Martin Luther are taken from https://pitts.emory.edu/.  These woodcuts were designed by Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), a close friend of Martin Luther. For information on licensing this image, please send an email, including a link to the image, to [email protected].  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

 

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Ember Saturday Vespers in Advent, December 18, 2021

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Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Order of Vespers, Lutheran Worship p. 224
Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert)
Readings:  Isaiah 19:20-22, Isaiah 35:1-7, Isaiah 11:9-11, Isaiah 14:1-8, Daniel 3:47-51, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, St. Luke 3:1-6
Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295
Sermon
Magnificat, LW p.228
The Prayers

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

Service Bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Vespers-12-18-2021.pdf
Psalms 8.5×11:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf
Psalms bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf

Ember Friday Matins in Advent on December 17, 2021

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Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Order of Matins, Lutheran Worship p. 208
Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295
Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert)
Readings:  Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-47
Sermon
Benedictus, LW p.217
The Prayers

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

Service Bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-15-17-18-2021.pdf
Psalms 8.5×11:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf
Psalms bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf

Catechesis for Advent 4 on Dec 15, 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 “The Testimony of John” (St. John 1:19-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday in Advent.

Learn-by-Heart will include Lutheran Worship #25, stanza 4 of “O People, Rise and Labor,” Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, 6th and 7th Petition, Conclusion and their meanings, and 1 Peter 3:21.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Advent-Four-12-15-2021.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2022-8.5×11.pdf

 

Ember Wednesday Matins in Advent, December 15, 2021

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Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Order of Matins, Lutheran Worship p. 208
Office Hymn “The Law of God is Good and Wise” LW 329, TLH 295
Psalm 24, 50, 85, 19 (See Insert)
Readings:  Isaiah 2:2-5, Isaiah 7:10-15 , St. Luke 1:26-38
Sermon
Benedictus, LW p.217
The Prayers

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

Service Bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-15-17-18-2021.pdf
Psalms 8.5×11:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Full-Page.pdf
Psalms bulletin:  Ember-Days-Advent-Psalms-2022-Bulletin-black.pdf

 

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Divine Service for Advent Three December 12, 2021

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There is no video recording this week, only an audio recording.

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship
Choir  “A Shoot Shall Come Forth”
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-11
Hymn of the Day: “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Sermon
“Hark! A Thrilling voice Is Sounding” LW 18, TLH 60
“O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313
“Hail to the Lord’s Annointed” LW 82, TLH 59
“Come, O Precious Ransom” LW 34
“The Only Son from Heaven” LW 72

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

Service Bulletin:  Advent-Three-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-12-2021.pdf

Picture: St. Luke from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther’s (1483-1546) September Testament. Luke writes his gospel with his attribute the bull nearby. The images from Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch, the 1522 German New Testament by Dr. Martin Luther are taken from https://pitts.emory.edu/.  These woodcuts were designed by Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), a close friend of Martin Luther. For information on licensing this image, please send an email, including a link to the image, to [email protected].  These images are made available by the generous contribution of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

 

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Catechesis on Advent Three (St. Matthew 11:2-11) 2018

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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.

In this video from December 12, 2018, we learned stanza 4 of “Hail to the Lord’s Annointed” (The Lutheran Hymnal #59), the seventh petition of the Lord’s Prayer and the meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism.  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.

The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis” (pdf link below).    [Length: 59 minutes]

Bulletins:  Catechesis-Advent-Three-12-12-2018.pdf
Responsive Prayer:  Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2019.pdf

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