We continue our look at the liturgical elements in the Common Service.  Today we examine the preparation including the St. Paul’s Examination as referenced in the Exhortation.

Handout 1: The-Exhortation-in-the-Divine-Service-final.pdf

Handout 2: Examination.pdf

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

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Picture: Historic Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenberg, Missouri (aka Hill of Peace Church, just outside of Perryville, MO) was built in 1885.  Our congregation participated in a Christmas Country Church Tour on December 14, 2023.