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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn #196 “When All Your Mercies, O My God” Readings:  Jeremiah 31:23-25, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #45, TLH 41) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn:  “I Come to Thee O Blessed Lord” (ASBH, TLH 330) Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319 “O Savior, Precious Savior” LW 282 “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” LW 452 Closing Hymn: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” LW 220, TLH 54 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Seven-Cover-7-19-2026-B-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1209277025 Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:200 Deuteronomy 24), Moses Dies

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Handout 1: Under-the-Law.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://player.vimeo.com/video/1209258293

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ feeding of the 4,000 (St. Mark 8:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “God Is The Giver” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Fourth and Fifth Commandments and meanings, and St. Matthew 6:33. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-7-07-15-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-God-is-the-Giver.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://player.vimeo.com/video/1208268936

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” LW 200 Readings:  Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, St. Matthew 5:20-26 Hymn of the Day: “The Man a Godly Life Might Live” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #44, LW 331, TLH 287) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Feed Your Children, God Most Holy” LW 468, TLH 659 “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389 “Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy” LW 224 “All Mankind Fell in Adam's Fall” LW 363, TLH 369 Closing Hymn: “Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord” LW 219 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Six-Cover-7-12-2026-Online.pdf https://player.vimeo.com/video/1207168615 Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:156  Numbers 21-22), Balaam's Prophesy and the Donkey

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://player.vimeo.com/video/1207153371

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching on His own fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5:17-26), which is the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Lord, I Sing with Mouth and Heart” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Second Commandment and meaning, and St. Matthew 5:19. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-6-July-8-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-O-Lord-I-Sing-With-Mouth-and-Heart.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://player.vimeo.com/video/1206312974

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 Readings:  Jeremiah 16:14-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, St. Luke 5:1-11 Hymn of the Day: “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #43, TLH 548) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: ASBH “An Awe-Full Mystery is Here” (TLH 304) Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 “How Can I Thank You, Lord” LW 385 “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427 Closing Hymn:  “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” LW 218 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Five-Cover-7-5-2026-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1206532830?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:155  Numbers 21), Bronze Serpent on a Pole

Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-B-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1205245518?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Judges 13:2-7, Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-56 Hymn “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Mary-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1205520587?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “Jesus tells the Apostles that they will catch Men” (St. Luke 5:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Five. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Lord, How Happy is the Time” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Second Commandment and meaning, and Psalm 27:7-9. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-5-7-1-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-O-Lord-How-Happy-Is-the-Time.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1202327122?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Ezekiel 34:7-16, Acts 12:1-11, St. Matthew 16:13-19 Hymn “Christ, Thou Are the Sure Foundation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #93) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: June-29-Sts-Pete-and-Paul-Apostles-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1205258067?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1201181494?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” LW 197 Readings:  Isaiah 58:6-12, Romans 8:18-23, St. Luke 6:36-42 Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Highest Good!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #42) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “For Greenland's Icy Mountains” LW 322 “Now I Have a Firm Foundation” LW 360 “O God, My Faithful God” LW 371, TLH 395 Closing Hymn:  “On What Has Now Been Sown” LW 217 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Four-Cover-6-28-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1203231592?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:150  Leviticus 17), Aaron's Staff Buds

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (St. Luke 15:1-10), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Almighty God They Word is Cast” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks), and St. Luke 15:2. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Three-6-17-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Thy-Word-is-Cast.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1196156428?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36 Hymn of the Day: “Rise Ye Children of Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: June-15-David-Henkel-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1201197589?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1195136064?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381 Readings:  Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 John 3:13-18, St. Luke 14:16-24 Hymn of the Day: “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40, ELHB #277) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 “One Thing's Needful” LW 277 “Come Unto Me, Ye Weary” LW 345, TLH 276 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Two-Cover-6-14-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1199196688?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:146  Numbers 13), Grapes on a Pole from the Promised Land

The 2026 Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (Eldona) meet in Synod from June 2-June 6, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, TX.  This sermon on Acts 5 was preached at Matins on Wednesday, June 3. MDH Michael D. Henson Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL), Pastor

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235 Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15 Athanasian Creed, p.39-40 Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Glory Be to God the Father” LW 173, TLH 244 “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Soul's Inspire” LW 157 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LW 440 “Sent Forth by God's Blessing” LW 247 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Trinity-Sunday-Cover-5-31-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1197132013?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:132  Numbers 1), The Census

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1197033466?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Vespers, p.224  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26 Catechism;  Lord's Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Vespers-Cover-5-30-2026-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1196682801?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26 Catechism;  Lord's Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195982889?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the night meeting of Nicodemas with Jesus (St. John 3:1-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer),  and St. John 3:5-6 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Sunday-5-27-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Thou-Almighty-King.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 form ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1192100859?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52 Catechism:  Lord's Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195685916?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:114  Leviticus 10), Unauthorized Fire

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10 Hymn “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Tuesday-Cover-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195148683?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:107  Leviticus 1), God Speaks to Moses, Aaron and his Sons

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come Holy Spirit, Come” TLH #225 Readings:  Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-13, St. John 14:23-31 Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “The Church's One Foundation” LW 289 “Holy Spirit, Light Divine” LW 166, TLH 234 “You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375 Closing Hymn “Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit” LW 165 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Cover-5-24-2026-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195057969?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:100 Exodus 34), The New Tablets of Stone

Today, we will study an overview of the first part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-A-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1190926898?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter Hymn: “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” LW 167, TLH 236 Readings: Joel 3:1-5, Romans 8:12-17, St. John 14:15-21 Hymn: “Come Down, O Love Divine” LW 162 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Eve-Vespers-Cover-5-23-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1193002243?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:161 Leviticus 27), Moses Redeems a Person

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jerusalem, O City Fair and High” LW 306 Readings:  Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Peter 4:7-11, St. John 15:26-16:4 Hymn of the Day: “Had God Not Come, May Israel Say” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #36) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW #280 “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” LW 131 “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW #302 Closing Hymn “O Day Full of Grace” LW 163 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Exaudi-Cover-5-17-2026-Online.pdf Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:98 Exodus 32:35), The Anger of God

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph” TLH 218 Readings:  Isaiah 57:15, Acts 1:1-11, St. Mark 16:14-20 Hymn of the Day: “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #35, LW 353, TLH 387) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Us To You” LW 153, TLH 215 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “On Christ's Ascension I Now Build” LW 150, TLH 216 Closing Hymn: “Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels” LW 152 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Ascension-Day-Cover-5-14-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191921409?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:96 Exodus 31, 35:30-35), The Artisans: Bezaleel and Aholiab

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444 Psalms:  67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  St. John 17:1-11 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191554947?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the coming of the Helper, the Holy Spirit (St. John 15:26-16:4), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Holy Ghost Our Souls Inspire” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Youth: 1 Peter 5:5-6; To Widows:  1 Tim 5:5-6; To Everyone:  Rom 13:9, 1 Tim 2:1, and Ephesians 4:10-12 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Exaudi-5-13-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Holy-Ghost.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1189949079?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire” TLH 454 Psalms:  67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  1 Peter 4:1-17 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191182701?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ”  LW 432 Psalms:  67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  1 Peter 2:1-17 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1188826824?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:228 Judges 6), Gideon and men lapping water

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160 Readings:  Jeremiah 29:11-14, James 1:22-27, St. John 16:23-33 Hymn of the Day: “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Hail Thee, Festival Day” LW 125 “One Thing's Needful” LW 277 “Our Father, Who from Heaven Above” LW 431 Closing Hymn: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogate-Cover-5-10-2026-Online.pdf Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:97 Exodus 32), The Golden Calf and Moses/Aaron with God

Today, we will study an overview of the Sundays of Pentecost and Holy Trinity in one session. Handout 1: PENTECOST-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1188811613?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Prayer (St. John 16:23-33), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “We Thank Thee, Jesus Dearest Friend (Ascension)” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Workers of All Kinds: Eph 6:5-8;  To Employers and Supervisors: Eph 6:9, and St. John 16:33. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Rogate-5-6-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-We-Thank-Thee-Jesus-Dearest-Friend.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1187910776?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LW 155 Readings:  Isaiah 12:1-6, James 1:16-21, St. John 16:5-15 Hymn of the Day: “Look Down, O Lord, From Heaven Behold” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #33) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” LW 243 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 “Lo, Judah's Lion Wins the Strife” LW 146 “If God Himself Be for Me” LW 407 Closing Hymn “This Joyful Eastertide” LW 140 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Cantate-Cover-5-3-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1188450662?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:85 Exodus 20) Ten Commandments and People in Tents

Today, we will study an overview of the Sundays Rogate, Ascension, Exaudi in one session. Handout 1:  ASCENSION-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1186698858?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: It’s either the basement of the new addition or a very large baptismal pool.

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “You are the Way; to You Alone” LW 283 Readings: Malachi 3:16-18, Ephesians 2:19-22, St. John 14:1-14 Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…” (ASBH #87, LW 194, st 14) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: May-1-Sts-Philip-and-James-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1186714174?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to work through the preaching of the Word that Jesus might be proclaimed in the church. St. John 16:5-15 is the Holy Gospel for Cantate (Easter 4) Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Beware, O Sinner, For the Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Parents:  Eph 6:4, To Children:  Eph 6:1-3, and Colossians 2:9-10. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Cantate-4-29-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Beware-O-Sinner-For-the-Day.pdf https://vimeo.com/1185711913?fl=tl&fe=ec

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won” LW 139, TLH 201 Readings:  Lamentations 3:18-26, 1 Peter 2:11-20, St. John 16:16-23 Hymn of the Day: “Zion Mourns in Fear and Anguish” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #32) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” LW 242, TLH 315 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways” LW 392 “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” LW 426 “With High Delight Let Us Unite” LW 134 Closing Hymn “Make Songs of Joy” LW 132 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Jubilate-Cover-4-26-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1186605611?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:83 Exodus 17:8-16) Victory over the Amalkites

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Handout 2: Galatians-Outline.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1184560609?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: They have started digging for our new addition to the church.

Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter Psalms: 45, 67, 46 tone 8 Readings:  Isaiah 55:1-5, Ephesians 4:7-16, John 15:1-11 Hymn: “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest” ASBH #86 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: April-25-St-Mark-Evangelist-Vespers-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1184575697?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching concerning a Christian’s consolation under the cross (John 16:16-22), which is the Holy Gospel for Jubilate (The third Sunday after Easter). Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “In Prayer Your Voices Raise Thee”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Husbands: 1 Peter 3:7, Col 3:19, and St. John 16:14 and To Wives: Eph 5:22, 1 Peter 3:5-6, and Colossians 2:9-10. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Jubilate-4-22-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-In-Prayer-Your-Voices-Raise-Ye.pdf https://vimeo.com/1183576492?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “Like the Golden Sun Ascending”  TLH 207 Readings:  Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 2:21-25, St. John 10:11-16 Hymn of the Day: “The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #31, LW 416, TLH 436) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414 “The Lord's My Shepherd, Leading Me” LW 417 “Come, Follow Me” Said Christ, the Lord LW 379 Closing Hymn “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” LW 435 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Misericordias-Domini-Cover-4-19-2026-Online.pdf Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:82 Exodus 17) Water from the Rock https://vimeo.com/1184547279?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout: Galatians-Bible-Study-Handout-for-April 19 2026 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1182394364?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LW 373” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #85, LW 373) Psalms:  1, 14, 119 part VI Readings:  2 Timothy 4:1-8, Matthew 5:13-19 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: April-19-Philip-Melancthon-Matins-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1182409273?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the Good Shepherd and the Church (St. John 10:11-16), which is the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “I See Thee Standing Lamb of God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: Government: Romans 13:1-4, Citizens:  Matt 22:21, Rom 13:5-7, 1 Tim 2:1-3, Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 2:13-14, and 1 Peter 2:2. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Misericordias-Domini-4-15-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-I-See-Thee-Standing-Lamb-of-God.pdf https://vimeo.com/1181391360?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” LW 141, TLH 204 Readings:  Job 19:25-27, 1 John 5:4-10, St. John 20:19-31 Hymn of the Day: “Ye Sons and Daughters of the King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #30, LW 130, TLH 208) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240, TLH 307 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus Christ Is Risen, Today” LW 127, TLH 199 “Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense” LW 266 “He's Risen, He's Risen” LW 138 Closing Hymn “Spread the Reign of God the Lord” LW 321 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Quasimodo-Geniti-Cover-4-12-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180289968?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:81 Exodus 16) Manna from Heaven

Today, we will begin out study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-class-1.pdf Overhead 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-class-2.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1180278069?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci