Trinity's Pastor Writes

Today we take a break from our study of Lutheran Bodies in North America , to look at St. Luke chapters 1 and 2.

On January 15, we will return to examine the formation of the ELCA in 1988.

Handout 1:  St-Luke-Chapters-One-and-Two.pdf

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

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Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship

Hymn: “Angels from the Realms of Glory” LW 50, TLH 136

Readings: Isaiah 11:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7, St. Luke 2:33-40

Hymn "To God the Anthem Raising" (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #6, TLH 112) Choir sings stanza 1, then everyone joins in.

Sermon

Communion Hymns: “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” LW 185, TLH 137

“Let All Together Praise Our God” LW 44

“Angels We Have Heard on High” LW 55

“Once Again My Heart Rejoices” LW 39

Closing Hymn “In His Temple Now Behold Him” LW 186, TLH 139

 

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

Service Bulletin:  Christmas-One-Cover-1-1-2023.pdf

Insert for Propers:  Christmas-One-Insert-1-1-2023-Final.pdf

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Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Leviticus 34 - The Stoning, p.78.

Service of Light, LW p.250-255  Lutheran Worship

Psalm 8

Isaiah 63:7-18 (Isaiah 11:1-4 same as Christmas One)

Hymn “He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising” LW #54

Divine Service begins with Introit, then Kyrie (Lutheran Worship, p.137)

Readings:  Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21

Hymn “To The Name of Our Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #7, TLH 116) Choir sings stanza 3 in four-part

Sermon

Communion Hymn: “The Infant Priest Was Holy Borne” HS98 #853

“Lo, How a Rose is Growing” LW 67

Closing Hymn “God of Our Fathers” LW 501

 

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

Service Bulletin:  Circumcision-and-Name-of-Our-Lord-Cover-December-31-2022.pdf

Insert for Propers:  Circumcision-of-Our-Lord-Insert-1-1-2023-Final.pdf

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Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Exodus 29 -- The Priest, p.54.

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #72, LW 188, TLH 273)

Readings:  Jeremiah 31:15-17, Revelation 14:1-5, St. Matthew 2:13-18

Hymn of the Day:  “Once in Royal David’s City” LW 58

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  The-Holy-Innocents-December-28-ASBH-Final.pdf

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Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “Word Supreme, Before Creation” TLH 271

Readings:  Hosea 11:1-9, 1 John 1:1-10, John 21:19-24

Hymn of the Day: “Let Us All with Gladsome Voice” LW 42, TLH 97

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  St-John-Apostle-December-27-ASBH-Final.pdf

https://vimeo.com/784245410

Today and next week (Jan 1) we take a break from our study of Lutheran Bodies in North America to look at the infancy narratives from St. Luke chapters 1 and 2.

Handout 1:  St-Luke-Chapters-One-and-Two.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/782273093

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

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

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

https://vimeo.com/784181158

Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: Joshua 1 - The initial letter "N" in the Book of Joshua, p.1.

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

https://vimeo.com/783363751

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

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

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