Trinity's Pastor Writes

Trinity's Pastor Writes


Divine Service Vigil of the Nativity – December 24, 2023

December 24, 2023

Hymn “From East to West”  LW #43
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted

Readings:  Isaiah 9:2-7, 1 John 4:7-16, Luke 2:1-14

Hymn “O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #5, LW #35, TLH 80)

Sermon

Offertory: “Create in Me…”                          p.18

Prayer of the Church………                    p.19-20

“To Bethlehem Hasten”  (choir)
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” LW 49, TLH 94

“From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” LW 37 TLH 85

“Angels from the Realms of Glory” LW 50

Closing Hymn: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51


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

Service Bulletin:  Vigil-of-the-Nativity-Divine-Service-for-Online-12-24-2023.pdf


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Picture: The Luther Bible 1534: The Gospel of St. John, #701