Trinity's Pastor Writes

Trinity's Pastor Writes


Divine Service Christ’s Mass Day – December 25, 2025

December 25, 2025

Hymn “It Is A Time of Joy Today” ASBH (printed)
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Introit (printed), Kyrie   p.10
Gloria in Excelsis Deo, p.10-13
Readings:  Isaiah 7:10-14, Hebrews 1:1-12, St. John 1:1-14
Hymn of the Day “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #66, LW 36, TLH 98)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer for Christmas Day  ………                (insert)
Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising” LW 48, TLH 90
“Away in a Manger” LW 64
“Now Sing We, No Rejoice” LW 47, TLH 92
Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” LW 53

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Christmas-Day-12-25-2025-Final-Isaiah-7-Online.pdf

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Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:67a) Jesus Lying in a Manger in Luke 2