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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 https://vimeo.com/1037221314?share=copy

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 https://vimeo.com/1036198516?share=copy

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 https://vimeo.com/1034972800?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (III:54) Signs at the End – Nursing Mothers in the Rocks - Luke 21:5-24

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter thirteen. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-12v31-13v16-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-13v17-14v9-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-14v10-31-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1034958476?share=copy

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 https://vimeo.com/1034054881?share=copy

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 Bibl

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter twelve. Handout:  Chart-of-Plagues.pdf Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-12v1-20-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-12v21-30-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-12v31-42-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 4: Pastor-Notes-Exodus-12.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1032825993?share=copy  

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 https://vimeo.com/1034265306?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  III:70 John One

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 https://vimeo.com/1031762398?share=copy

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 https://vimeo.com/1032842090?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  III:41 Ten Lepers

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 https://vimeo.com/1030510322?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:76) The Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapters ten and eleven. Handout:  Chart-of-Plagues.pdf Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-8v1-10v29-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-11v1-10-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1030490360?share=copy Pic: Baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church

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 Ten Virgins" (St. Matthew 25:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Last Sunday in the Church Year (Trinity 27). Learn-by-Heart will include “The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #65, LW 176, TLH 67), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Fifth Petition and meaning, and 1 Thessalonians 5:8. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Last-Sunday-11-20-2024.pdf Insert for Hymn: Last-Sunday-Insert-11-26-2023-ASBH.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1027113303?share=copy  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal “Send Your Word”                  (choir) Readings:  Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:3-14 or 2 Thess. 1:3-10, Matthew 25:31-46 Hymn of the Day: “Now Thank We All Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #64, LW 443, TLH 36) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” LW 288, TLH 500 “Jerusalem, My Happy Home” LW 307, TLH 618 “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” LW 462, TLH 611 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Second-Last-Sunday-Cover-11-17-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1028172766?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:79) The Son of Man Comes in His Glory 25:31-46  

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapters eight and nine. Handout:  Chart-of-Plagues.pdf Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-8v1-10v29-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1028156945?share=copy Picture: Baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng” LW 455 Readings:  Isaiah 49:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matt 24:15-28 Hymn of the Day: “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #63, LW 428, TLH 522) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LW 337, TLH 264 “When I Suffer Pains and Losses” LW 423 “The Man Is Ever Blessed” LW 388, TLH 414 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Third-Last-Sunday-Cover-11-10-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1025895257?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (VII:50b) A Leading Man named Publius in Acts 28:7

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter Seven. Handout:  Chart-of-Plagues.pdf Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-6-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-6v28-7v25-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1025879091?share=copy Pic:  Around the campfire after the picnic after the Hike with Pastor Mike on October 13, 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 Abomination of Desolation" (St. Matthew 24:15-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Third Last Sunday in the Church Year(Trinity 25). Learn-by-Heart will include “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #63, LW 428, TLH 522), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Third Petition and meaning, and 1 Thessalonians 4:14. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-3rd-Last-Sunday-11-06-2024.pdf Insert for Hymn: Third-Last-Sunday-Insert-11-12-2023-ASBH.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1024947812?share=copy

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Hymn “Ye Baptized People, One and All” (insert) The Baptism of Merrick Melvin and James Mifflin  ASBH, p.217-220 Divine Service (ASBH) Introit Readings:  Isaiah 32:1-8, Philippians 3:17-21, Matthew 22:15-22 Hymn of the Day: “For Help, O Whither Shall I Flee?”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #61) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414 “Built On the Rock” LW 291 “In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust” LW 406 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twenty-Third-Cover-11-3-2024-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1025610731?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (VII:50a) The Snake Attaches to Paul without Effect in Acts 28:1-6

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with Chapter Six. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-6-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-6v28-7v25-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1023710721?share=copy Pic:  The picnic after the Hike with Pastor Mike on October 13, 2024