Trinity's Pastor Writes

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship

Pre-Service Hymn “Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156

Office Hymn “We All Believe in One True God, Father”  LW 212, TLH 252

Psalmody:  Palm 25, 6, 91

Readings:  Wed-St. Matthew 12:38-50, Fri-St. John 5:1-15, Sat-St. Matthew 17:1-9

Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed

Sermon

Bulletin:  Ember-Days-in-Lent-2022-Matins-March-9-11-2022-Online.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/685195951

Today’s class examines Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife in Genesis 39:1-23.

Handout 1:  Text-for-Genesis-39.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/682517864

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414, TLH 437

Readings:  Genesis 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, St. Matthew 4:1-11

Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  TLH 559

Sermon

Communion Hymns: “Onward, Christian Soldiers” LW 518, TLH 658

“Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314

“Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156

“How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332, TLH 285

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

Service Bulletin:  Invocabit-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-6-2022.pdf

https://vimeo.com/684053998

Picture:  Seven Bowls from  Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther's (1483-1546) September Testament.  Revelation 16- The seven bowls of God's wrath are poured out upon the earth as the dragon breathes evil spirits, depicted as frogs. Woodcut 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.

Order of Divine Service

Introit and the Lenten Address

The Litany, p.279-283 Lutheran Worship

Readings:  Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:1-21

Hymn “When over Sin I Sorrow” LW 367, TLH 152

Sermon

Corporate Confession and Absolution, p.308-309 Lutheran Worship

Communion Hymns: “Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156

“Glory Be To Jesus” LW 98, TLH 158

“By Grace I’m Saved” LW 351, TLH 373

Departing Hymn “Now the Day is Over” LW 491, TLH 654

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

Service Bulletin:  Ash-Wednesday-Divine-Service-for-Online-3-2-2022.pdf

https://vimeo.com/684037224

Picture:  Judas from  Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther's (1483-1546) September Testament.  Two men attempt to kill a bird on a pole. The first with a bow and arrow and the second by blowing a pellet out of a tube. This is an image of the term "judas bird" in which a bird acts as a trap for hunted birds. Woodcut 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.

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit” LW 369, TLH 372

Readings:  1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43

Hymn “Lord Jesus Christ, My Savior Blest” TLH 353

Sermon

Communion Hymns: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” TLH 375

“God, Whose Almighty Word” LW 317, TLH 307

“In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust” LW 406, TLH 508

“Let Me Be Yours Forever” LW 257, TLH 334

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

Service Bulletin:  Quinquagesima-Divine-Service-for-Online-2-27-2022.pdf

This Sunday we had technical difficulties, and thus the final minutes of the sermon and the prayers of the church are skipped.

https://vimeo.com/679735925

Picture: The Letter O - Pentecost from  Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther's (1483-1546) September Testament.  Acts 2 - An initial letter O with the Holy Spirit coming down upon the disciples and Mary on Pentecost. Woodcut 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.

Today’s class examines Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38:1-30.

Handout 1: Text-for-Genesis-38.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/679711407

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit” LW 369, TLH 372

Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15

Hymn of the Day “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” LW 288, TLH 500

Sermon

“Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306

“Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LW 337, TLH 264

“Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” LW 197, TLH 5

“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” LW 334, TLH 261

Closing Hymn: “On What Has Now Been Sown” LW 217, TLH 46

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

Service Bulletin:  Sexagesima-Divine-Service-for-Online-2-20-2022.pdf

https://vimeo.com/676845307

Picture: The 6th Seal from  Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther's (1483-1546) September Testament.  Revelation 6- Upon the opening of the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake, the sun turned black, the moon turned to blood, and the stars fell from the heavens. Woodcut 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.

Today’s class reviews Jacob’s Dreams (Gen 37:1-11) and looks at Jacob Sold by His Brothers (Gen 37:12-36).

Handout 1:  Text-for-Genesis-37.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/676813252

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship

Hymn “O God of God, O Light of Light” LW 83, TLH 132

Readings: Exodus 17:1-7, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16

Hymn of the Day “Salvation unto Us Has Come” LW 355, TLH 377

Sermon

“Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit” LW 369, TLH 372

“Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240, TLH 307

“Seek Where You May to Find a Way” LW 358, TLH 383

“Dear Christians, One and All” LW 353, TLH 387

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

Service Bulletin:  Septuagesima-Divine-Service-for-Online-2-13-2022.pdf

https://vimeo.com/676623026

Picture: The 5th Seal from  Das Newe Testament Deuotzsch.  The image is from Martin Luther's (1483-1546) September Testament.  Revelation 6- Upon the opening of the fifth seal, angels give the saints under the altar white robes. Woodcut 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.

Today’s class examines Esau’s Descendant’s (Gen 36:1-30), The Rulers of Edom (Gen 36:31-45), and Joseph's Dreams (Gen 37:1-11).

Handout 1: Text-for-Genesis-36.pdf

Handout 2: Text-for-Genesis-37.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/671676757