Trinity's Pastor Writes

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, St. Matthew 1:18-21

Hymn of the Day: "In House and Home Where Man and Wife" ASBH #83

Sermon

Hymn "I Bind Unto Myself Today" LW 271

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

Service Bulletin: St-Joseph^J-Spouse-of-BVM-March-19-ASBH.pdf

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died” LW 118, TLH 178

Readings:  Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 9:11-15, St. John 8:46-59

Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” LW 362, TLH 371

“Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508, TLH 345

“For Jerusalem You’re Weeping” LW 390

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

Service Bulletin: Judica-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-17-2024.pdf

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Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Revelation 9:13-21 – The 6th Angel with the Four Killing Angels from Euphrates, #963

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship

Versicles, Venite

Psalmody:  Psalm 110, 27, Exodus 15:1-18

Readings:  Hebrews 7:23-27, St. Matthew 25:14-23

Hymn of the Day “Look from Thy Sphere of Endless Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81)

Sermon

Benedictus, LW p.217

The Prayers

Hymn "I Bind Unto Myself Today" LW #271

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

Service Bulletin: St-Patrick-Psalms-2024b-Online.pdf

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Bible Class #5:  March 17, 2024  Link to Live Stream

We continue to study the word Love in the Old Testament.

Handout 1: Love-Study-4.pdf

Handout 2: Love-Study-3.pdf

Handout 3: Book-of-Concord-on-Love.pdf

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

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Picture: St. James Catholic Church in Perryville had two Christmas trees flanking the altar. Our congregation participated in a Christmas Country Church Tour on December 14, 2023.

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 "Children of the Devil" (St. John 8:42-59), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 1-9, and John 8:42.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Judica-3-13-2024.pdf

Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf

Insert for Hymn: Judica-Insert-3-26-2023-omit-Gloria-Patri.pdf

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We continue to study the word Love in the Old Testament.

Handout 1: Love-Study-4.pdf

Handout 2: Love-Study-3.pdf

Handout 3: Book-of-Concord-on-Love.pdf

Handout 4: Love-Study-2-English-b.pdf

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

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Picture: Zion Lutheran Church in Perryville, Missouri.  The cross behind the altar was made of wrought iron by a member. Our congregation participated in a Christmas Country Church Tour on December 14, 2023.

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203, TLH 9

Readings:  Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15

Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns:

“Oh, Love, How Deep” LW 275

“Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312

“In the Cross of Christ I Glory” LW 101, TLH 354

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

Service Bulletin: Laetare-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-10-2024.pdf

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Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Revelation 9:1-12 – The 5th Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit, #962

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204, TLH 344

Readings:  2 Samuel 22:1-7, Ephesians 5:1-9, St. Luke 11:14-28

Hymn of the Day: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #22, LW 298, TLH 262)

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, Priceless Treasure”  LW 270, TLH 347

“Lord of Our Life” LW 301, TLH 258

“I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408, TLH 428

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

Service Bulletin: Oculi-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-3-2024.pdf

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Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Revelation 8:12-13 – The 4th Angel Saying “Woe, woe, woe.”  #961

We continue to study the word Love in the Old Testament.

Handout 1: Love-Study-3.pdf

Handout 2: Book-of-Concord-on-Love.pdf

Handout 3: Love-Study-2-English-b.pdf

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

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Picture: Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar was founded on May 16, 1859. The present church building was erected in 1886.  The pulpit and the altar are joined. Our congregation participated in a Christmas Country Church Tour on December 14, 2023.

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust” LW 406, TLH 524

Readings:  Isaiah 40:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, St. Matthew 15:21-28

Hymn of the Day: “O Faithful God, We Worship Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #21, TLH 321)

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: “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329

“When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW 428, TLH 522

“From God Can Nothing Move Me” LW 409 TLH 393

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

Service Bulletin: Reminiscere-Divine-Service-for-Online-2-25-2024b.pdf

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Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: Revelation 8:10-11 – The 3rd Angel with a Great Star #960b